By now, unless you’re really offline (which, good for you), you’ve probably heard the news that some of the leading men in the field of AI are sounding the alarm that AI could kill us all in the next decade.

The topic of AI is not something that comes up often in my circles, though when it does it’s usually about how it’s the axis of all evil, it’s useless, or it’s a massive waste of resources and destructive to the environment.

In all seriousness, and at the risk of sounding smug, I think the doomerism of it all isn’t landing for me, because I just have too many other things to do. Between all of my responsibilities and duties as a mom and self-employed person, friends, hobbies, volunteer activities, books to read, two dogs and a cat, household projects to finish, laundry to fold, figuring out the next meal, that massive ball of seriously tangled yarn that haunts me from my bedroom closet, who has the time?!

Not to be all “touch grass” or “get a hobby” but maybe more people in the tech industry should? At a time when everyone’s nerves are perpetually shot from the onslaught of horrific things happening on a daily basis, I find myself feeling dare I say, optimistic. Maybe it’s because I find the alternative far too depressing. Maybe it’s because I stumble upon videos of Ted Cruz being relentlessly booed in his own state, and I think, the kids are alright. Or maybe it’s because in my home state of Vermont, first-time political candidate Amanda Janoo has a shot at beating “America’s most popular Republican Governor.” Here’s to having a little hope, and getting out the vote.

I think I would have found philosophy a lot more engaging had this been my introduction. (New York Journal of Philosophy)

The best ways to support your gut health are with these foods. (The Washington Post)

I know I’m way late to the party on Crying in H Mart but I finished Michelle Zauner’s first memoir a few weeks ago and OMG I loved this book so much. Of course I did a deep dive on her afterwards and discovered she has a new memoir coming out in April 2027, Thank You For Suffering. Can’t wait to read this one. (Elle)

Pete Hegseth made the fitness test for women in combat roles harder. Marine Corps data shows 9 in 10 women are still meeting or exceeding the standard. (The 19th)

Originally I thought this story was about moving to Woodstock but then I realized it’s just captures what it feels like to move to a small town. (Real Simple)