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  • Oh cool. It makes me think it’s nearly a compound word of ‘artifact’ and something else. I looked into Diamond Age, and it seems intriguing. I added it to my book list. Thank you. 👍

    …compulsive maker of things (some of which are kinda ok).

    Haha, I sympathize for you. I’m like that on rare occasions. I mostly think, research, apply a bit (or a lot) of critical thinking… and then lose my interest in whatever it was. I’m an ADHD-I person in the end, and a deliberate person. So when I set out to do something, whatever it may be, I’m more inclined to make sure it comes to fruition.

    I’m currently a manager of people who make things at a software company

    That sounds intriguing and engaging. What’s your opinion on the career position for someone with ADHD? Has it been rewarding for you?

    As for the logo, I just thought it looked cool, it was a 2-min photoshop job :) (my first few jobs was as an artist/graphic artist).

    Very cool! Some of the best things in history only took a short time to make. But understanding that getting there, took a lot more time. Experience, knowledge and patience.


    1. There’s no more federal rebate

    This is true of the current US administration. But keep in mind that there have been and there still are many states, electric utility companies that offer rebates and tax credits.

    1. No one wants 2-door trucks or SUVs anymore. That’s why they stopped making them.

    According to whom?


    https://www.goodcarbadcar.net/2025-u-s-suv-sales-figures-by-model-with-rankings/

    2025 Best Selling SUVs In the United States (All Models Ranked)

    “The SUV car segment in the US has been growing steadily over the last few years. In 2021, SUVs accounted for 46% of new vehicle sales in the US, up from 38% in 2016. There are a number of factors that have contributed to the growth of the SUV segment. One factor is the rising cost of fuel. As fuel prices have increased, consumers have become more interested in vehicles that get better gas mileage. SUVs tend to get lower gas mileage than passenger cars, but they are also more spacious and versatile. Another factor that has contributed to the growth of the SUV segment is the growing popularity of active lifestyles. Many consumers are now looking for vehicles that can accommodate their outdoor activities, such as camping, hiking, and biking. SUVs are better suited for these activities than passenger cars.”

    Like mentioned in the video, CAFE Standards plays a big part in this story.

    https://me.engin.umich.edu/news-events/news/cafe-standards-could-mean-bigger-cars-not-smaller-ones/

    CAFE Standards Could Mean Bigger Cars, Not Smaller Ones (12/09/2011)

    "At issue was this: Some companies offer full model lines, from cars to large SUVs and pickups, but some don’t. How could there be a overreaching fuel-economy standard that penalized companies like Ford and GM, while carmakers that sold only smaller cars effortlessly abided by the rules? So the concept of vehicle footprint was added. Models that ran large, crossing specific length-by-width thresholds‚ would have less ambitious fuel-economy targets. While the Obama administration has pushed for more aggressive CAFE numbers, the amended regulations retain the footprint-based leniency towards bigger cars and light trucks.

    The result is a loophole, allowing the entire auto industry to sidestep some of the more painful efficiency requirements by inflating vehicle footprints. And historically, drivers almost always lean toward larger vehicles."

    CAFE Standards isn’t the only reason for the drop in light/2-door trucks. But it addes to the reason they’re hard to come by in 2025.




  • I strongly feel like this isn’t talked about as much as it should be. It’s one of the most frustrating things I’ve had to learn to deal with as a person. It surprised me way more often than not as I grew up, how organized people could be with their school work, notes, papers, etc. I would stress a tremendous amount about making decisions on how I wanted to present my info and what note taking format was ‘best for me.’ It blow my mind that others in second grade could just write things down and weren’t plagued with the feeling that it wasn’t in the right place, wasn’t eligible “enough,” or organized well enough.