Crypto Consumes Ridiculous Amounts of Energy

Crypto Uses Lots of Energy:

As of this writing, a single transaction on the Bitcoin blockchain eats up the same amount of energy as the average US household in a 77.8-day, or roughly two and a half month, period. Ethereum, though nowhere near as large, still eats up the same amount of energy that a US household does in eight days. 

I knew crypto was bad for the environment and used a lot of energy, but look at the scale of consumption. It’s insane. Especially when you add the fact that so much of this is mined in locations where coal is the energy source of the electricity.

Centralised currency is fine - unless you’re a grifter or a criminal.

I had to move furniture today. The temperature was hovering somewhere between 42°C and 47°C. It was not ideal.

Things are Fun!

Sometimes as a Dad you’ve got to forget everything else, and just enjoy some quality time with your kid. They’re only young once.

Firstly we went to get a cup of coffee, then travelled a long time looking for a car wash. Car washes are fun!

Then onto Fremantle where we saw some container ships being unloaded. Big ships are fun!

Then, we went to a the harbour entrance to watch some recreational boats enter and exit the harbour (and talk to a seagull). Boats are fun!

Apparently the #10YearChallenge is a thing. Here’s mine. 10 years ago I was already an Apple nerd - but a skinnier one with less grey hair.

Season 4 of Cobra Kai done. It’s so bad, it’s good. 📺

Rodman: For Better or Worse, 2019 - ★★★★

Is the story and life of Dennis Rodman a tragedy or a comedy?

Watching this film gives me the impression that Dennis himself doesn’t know. I tend towards the former.

The Matrix Resurrections, 2021 - ★★★½

Everything is a loop and we are all sheeple.

Rebooted in a way that reminded me of Star Wars VII, but probably better?

So why do I feel empty at the end, and feel the fan service were the best bits?

The Matrix Revolutions, 2003 - ★★½

Why didn’t they call this “The Matrix Battlebots”? I might have watched it sooner. A limp ending to the trilogy that should have stopped at the first movie.

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The Matrix Reloaded, 2003 - ★★★

Don’t ask questions, just go along for the ride. The albino dreadlock dudes were criminally under-utilised.

Matter offers Kindle support now. Seems my Instapaper subscription may not be renewed…

It’s an honour to have a media pass for the Australian NBL on behalf of NBL Pocket Podcast. Tonight I joined the press conference to ask some questions of Hawks Head Coach Brian Goorjian 🏀

New home screen. 📱

Wordle 207 5/6

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This wasn’t going well, until I solved it. I have a complaint about this word, however…

I’ve been doing strength workouts again, after giving them away mid-way through last year. I actually really enjoy lifting weights. Way better than cardio! 🏋🏻‍♀️

I was continuously getting “signal is weak” messages from Find My with regard to AirTags. I reset the Network Settings in iPhone and now it is working perfectly - tracks, points and finds AirTags.

The Matrix, 1999 - ★★★★★

It’s kinda perfect. Except for maybe the Oracle who is just a bit annoying.

I’ve bought a discounted annual subscription to Bike Citizens. This stuff usually has limited appeal in an isolated city such as Perth. It would be way better in dense Europe, but I figured I’d give it a try anyway. 🚲

Wordle 204 3/6

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I really nailed this one!

Played King of Tokyo. So much fun! Our 6 year old loves to SMASH.