The lower and middle classes are being boiled alive in a monetary crockpot and half the country is arguing about whether the frog has a “victim mentality.” Own assets or get crushed, kids. Specifically BITCOIN.

Slow cooker creamy Tuscan pork loin has a rich Parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and arugula. This easy crockpot pork roast takes just 15 minutes to prep, with an optional sear for extra flavor. via @bakeitwithlove

The discourse over the past few weeks has reinforced my perception that in the 2010s, any intellectual scene that wanted to seriously consider the actual consequences of generally intelligent machines together without being laughed out of the room was going to be a little weird by necessity. Many in the mainstream still treats this idea as so insane that indulging in it makes you a crackpot.