So I’ve temporarily replaced the lost AirPods with this USB-C EarPods (seriously had no idea these existed but makes sense). However regret is setting in. > somehow navigating another bad flight day > usbc audio not supported on native entertainment system > 3 hour delay, boarded plane then power aux (?) failed > it’s hot, and lots of young passengers are understandably uncomfortable but also very very vocal and these earphones block out nothing 😖 I clearly offended the karmic beings.

personal rant warning. A couple days ago, I survived the worst non-travel travel day ever. 17 hours at the airport from 10AM-3AM. We boarded, pushed back, stopped at runway, back to gate, deplaned and delayed… TWICE. On 2 different planes, each suffering an unresolvable mystery mechanical issue. Only to be canceled. I stewed in anger but chose to let it go. What use was it to be angry? Those around me (who were similarly if not more upset) voiced the outrage in my behalf which proved futile. I took a breath and chose instead to make peace of the otherwise 💩 situation. Yesterday I dug around my bag looking for my AirPods. This is the truest form of insult to injury. 🪦 AirPods #2#

Session 3 of SBC is fast approaching, featuring several members of the @category_xyz research and eng team and their latest developments. Monad is and will continue to be at the cutting-edge of performance. Built to be open.