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I don’t know how many remember my Museum of Kind series. If not, no worries… I am always willing to toot my own horn (so to speak)
The Museum of Kind is a series of unique experiences, as perceived by me. It is not a debate on which is the best of all.
01 – India in Fashion
02 – Neon in Junkyard
03 – Kimchi
And here is the 4th addition to the list.
Do you agree with the list so far??
Despite my attempts at being regular, sometimes the overwhelming research I undertake while writing a post, collides with my need to travel. And then, typical to all procrastinator in the world, I decide to take a long break. And what you know, its 2024! And I still have pending blogs drafted and waiting to be completed. I finally managed to complete my Jordan chronicle from 2022. Going to work on few more travelogues from 2022 and 2023. Here’s to hope for diligence, and apologies for the long disappearance! How’s everyone doing?
I remember when we first pulled into the property I couldn’t shake the feeling of being watched. ” does your landlord have cameras up or something?” I jokingly asked my mom and stepdad. My husband and I were moving into a rented piece of land with 2 RV hook ups , my parents living 50 […]
I still try to figure this out.
Christmas traditions and food around the world
Growing up I always loved watching all those Christmas movies that showed people returning to a family house, picture-perfect, and in a small town. All those childhood memories, happy families, and special holiday gatherings. I wished that my family could also gather that way but I was born and raised in NYC so we always lived in apartments. The closest I ever came at Christmas was going to my grandma and grandpa’s house on Long Island which at least looked like a home in those movies. All of the families in the countries mentioned might also not live in traditional family homes but what brings them together are Christmas traditions and food.
To keep reading please click on the link below:
https://vocal.media/feast/going-home-for-christmas-2u1709kr?utm
This poem was inspired by counting the many blessings I have in life and appreciating the simple things every day. Please click on the link below to read the poem:
https://vocal.media/poets/the-simple-life-for-you-and-me?utm
Deepfake AI, a technology that creates fake content, poses serious risks to privacy, trust, and security. It can cause tremendous harm through cyber crime including revenge porn and fraud.
In an age of rapid technological growth, artificial intelligence has made great strides, but it also presents new concerns. Deepfake AI, a sophisticated technology that can modify and generate realistic-looking movies, audio recordings, and photos, has drawn investigation. Deepfake technology can benefit individuals, businesses, and society, but it also offers serious risks. This blog post examines the negative repercussions of deepfake AI on privacy, trust, and security.
Deepfake AI creates convincing but fake content, heightening the threat of disinformation and propaganda. The technology can alter political statements, fake news, and even invent events. Deepfakes can damage public trust, foment division, and weaken democratic systems.
Privacy invasion:
The capacity to superimpose faces on diverse bodies or modify sounds threatens privacy. Deepfake AI can create explicit content without consent, causing reputational damage, emotional suffering, and personal boundary erosion. Misuse of this technology raises concerns about harassment and blackmail.
Fraud and Cybersecurity Fears:
Criminals can use deepfakes for financial fraud. Fraudsters can mimic people using fake sounds or videos to steal sensitive information or commit fraud. This endangers businesses, financial institutions, and individuals that fall for these deceptions.
Trust and authenticity erosion:
As deepfake technology advances, identifying real from fake content becomes harder. This erosion of confidence has serious consequences, especially in journalism, judicial proceedings, and corporate communications. Deepfakes may cause widespread media and information skepticism.
The ethical implications of deepfake AI raise concerns regarding responsible use and harm. The technology might be used for revenge porn, political disruption, or realistic crime simulations. To reduce the harm produced by deepfake technology, AI innovation and ethics must be balanced.
Its our social and moral responsibility to address the risks of deepfake AI as we navigate the unexplored waters of artificial intelligence. These issues require technological, legal, and ethical solutions. We can leverage AI’s benefits while minimizing its darker hazards by raising awareness, encouraging ethical use, and creating strong safeguards. As deepfake technology evolves, our ethical policies and rigorous monitoring will shape a future of innovation and security.
“Remember, remember!
The fifth of November,…”
The poem hooked me to “V for Vendetta” when I watched it for the first time. I didn’t understand the movie then. I still have a hard time understanding it. Nevertheless, the poem stuck on my mind, and I remembered it all of a sudden when I saw November 5 on my phone this evening.
Looking for the poem, I also found the history behind it. On November 5, 1605, some people led by Robert Catesby had planned to destroy the UK House of Parliament. They were Catholics, and were revolting against the Protestant King James I. Guy Fawkes was found guarding 36 barrels of gunpowder, was immediately captured. Several of the plotters were caught and tried for treason. The execution was in one of the worst methods imaginable. Guy Fawkes and some of his friends were tied to a plank which was then drawn by a horse. They were then hanged almost to death, emasculated, disembowelled, beheaded, and dismembered.
The fifth of November later became a day of celebration in England. The thing that surprised the most is that the poem is still taught to little children despite the dark history.
Here is the complete poem:
The Fifth of November
Remember, remember!
The fifth of November,
The Gunpowder treason and plot;
I know of no reason
Why the Gunpowder treason
Should ever be forgot!
Guy Fawkes and his companions
Did the scheme contrive,
To blow the King and Parliament
All up alive.
Threescore barrels, laid below,
To prove old England’s overthrow.
But, by God’s providence, him they catch,
With a dark lantern, lighting a match!
A stick and a stake
For King James’s sake!
If you won’t give me one,
I’ll take two,
The better for me,
And the worse for you.
A rope, a rope, to hang the Pope,
A penn’orth of cheese to choke him,
A pint of beer to wash it down,
And a jolly good fire to burn him.
Holloa, boys! holloa, boys! make the bells ring!
Holloa, boys! holloa boys! God save the King!
Hip, hip, hooor-r-r-ray!
For more information, visit:
1. https://potw.org/archive/potw405.html
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Fawkes_Night
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I am not able to open WordPress.com from my browsers, except for Tor. It’s been a few weeks now. That means WordPress website is probably not working here in Nepal. As a result, I can neither access my sites nor edit my posts on computer.
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