Emily S

a passion for puzzles, code, and economics * Software Engineer * Star Wars Enthusiast * All views and opinions here are mine. RTs are not endorsement * RIT/CSH

[Emily S @EmCrypted]

@mgambogi I thought we would have more time, but this ai-driven content dystopia seems to be coming *very very fast*

[Library of Congress @librarycongress]

Hearing @lizzo play some of the Library's priceless antique instruments on Monday was such a gift, and we were honored and happy to help her share that gift with her concert audience Tuesday night. Here is some more behind-the-scenes footage of her Library tour. #LizzoAtLOC

[Emily S @EmCrypted]

@mgambogi I’ve had apps not work if it was down…. i’m still shocked when i hear bings/ringtones in public.

[Emily S @EmCrypted]

@mgambogi I had covid in July and have become *more cautious*. I’m now out of sick days and have friends who have caught it at least twice this year. I’m not sure how some are ok with workers/kids being out sick for 1-2 weeks multiple times a year… + long covid risk with each infection.

[Emily S @EmCrypted]

@worr If you want to go in depth about that risk — I’ve been reading “This is how they tell me the world will end” by Nicole Perloth.
I agree, the next world war will likely be invisible attacks on infra

[Emily S @EmCrypted]

Canoe Kayak Slalom is one of the most exciting events I’ve watched this evening. #kayak #Olympics

[Emily S @EmCrypted]

@alecain I will agree that we need more direct action and legislation; but consumer choice I feel is hopeless unless there are options available. Right now I pay a premium at eco-friendly stores to show I want these, but thats not an option for less $$ or less progressive regions.

[Emily S @EmCrypted]

@alecain My issue with corporations is their desire to continue non-eco-friendly options (plastic packaging, single use), that makes it very difficult as a consumer to find an eco-friendly solution at a typical store. We can’t have widespread consumer change until options exist.

[Emily S @EmCrypted]

@mgambogi @mariejacob How to build a convincing resume with buzzwords 101

[Emily S @EmCrypted]

@SteveStreza I did not sign up for this edition of Summer 2021.

[NWS Seattle @NWSSeattle]

Just in case you haven't heard the news or were in a dark cave (which sounds great about now). #wawx

[Emily S @EmCrypted]

@mgambogi True, “cure” implies burnout is active. But I think going back to the office will reduce burnout for some. And adding a forcing factor to leave work might give someone a break they otherwise didn’t have/feel they could take at home

[Emily S @EmCrypted]

I’ve had no trouble reading (that I’m aware of) my whole life, but I really enjoy reading with OpenDyslexic.
It feels so much faster, smoother, and precise… It’s an ugly font, but effective.

[Emily S @EmCrypted]

@SteveStreza +1 for wireless chargers too. I caught mine overheating on the plug and stopped using it, but that could have ended poorly.

[Emily S @EmCrypted]

I joined a discord community for crocheting, thinking it would be fun to connect with other yarn fanatics. In the introduction thread, almost everyone is a teenager. I feel really old reading these chat conversations… #DiscordElder

[Emily S @EmCrypted]

MmmBop

[Emily S @EmCrypted]

Its not like they could bully me out of my email address either. Then they would get the personal and recruiting nag mails I get and all the baggage of having an email address for over a decade.

[Emily S @EmCrypted]

The person who has my same name and keeps using my email on forms (I was sent pics of her kids from a friend of hers, and figured this out), decided to subscribe to so many magazines in the last few days.... And housekeeping/cleaning newsletters.

[Emily S @EmCrypted]

This email is a firstnamelastname to a generic email provider. What can I even do to fix this? Contacting this person every time is not feasible. I can update my email to some weird number firstnamelastname90210 to make it more unique but thats a lot of work too....