

I really like this book. A sensible and entertaining assessment of the legal, moral and technical challenges facing a potential mars colony.


While I agree with you, I think it’s a bit unkind to reply in this way. Sometimes bash is all you have, and it’s interesting to learn about tools even if you’re unlikely to use them.
I put valetudo on my Roborock s8 and blocked its access to the internet at my router. Works perfectly and integrates well with home assistant.
Were you on the NS forums? I went by “Scythe” back in those days.
I would say unless you have a specific problem that is fixed by the new firmware I would keep your system the way it is.


I liked the thorough explanation of the decision process, but I think universal approval is a paralysing requirement. This risks stagnation.
Most timber that includes the heart, or core, of the tree will eventually split/check like that.
I think it still looks awesome though. Please post the final result when you’re done!
I think the biggest improvement in output compared to baseline humans would stem from synthesis between fields. At best a human can become a turbo-expert in a single field of study, maybe two if they’re truly exceptional.
Being an expert in everything would let The Being see links between fields invisible to normal folk.
Imagine a master sculptor who’s also an incredible portrait artist. Bam! Photorealistic sculptures!
It’s not hard to imagine a field of maths linking closely with biology to produce statistical models for cell propagation. Multidisciplinary teams can achieve great things, but imagine that team is inside a single skull.


Love to see it. More first-party support for HASS.
Fantastic piece of software. I mostly use it for following links without using the mouse.