Mechanical Engineer + MBA | Co-Founder of https://nitter.gq/t.co/0MCzZVqT5L ⚡️ I build and ship at the overlap of hardware, startups & social impact.
Squamish, British Columbia
Joined January 2008
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Surprise a kid or friend: their name spelled in real NASA satellite imagery. Each letter is a real place on Earth, with coordinates. 🛰️
Claude Code does ~99% of it. You pick your favourite version of each letter (fun!) + a print shop. Example: “Raymond” 👇 Prompt in comments.
rentry.co/2xwz577r
(And an example of the pick sheet for columns of letters; you can also see some of the false color imagery)
It's 8am, I just showered, and yet I've already conversed with extended SparkBlocks teammates in two different timezones in the US, Sri Lanka, and France.
Wild times we live in that this is normal. We're so connected!
Huge!
"It is in this context that Canada recognises the State of Palestine and offers our partnership in building... While Canada is under no illusions that this recognition is a panacea, this recognition is firmly aligned with the principles of self-determination... "
Today, Canada recognises the State of Palestine.
ALT Quote graphic featuring the following quote from Prime Minister Carney’s statement on Canada’s recognition of Palestine: “Canada recognises the State of Palestine and offers our partnership in building the promise of a peaceful future for both the State of Palestine and the State of Israel.”
Love this app. Open it an learn of two awesome EV companies!
@TELOtrucks @TezmoMotors
Can't make this up:
The AI-notetaker generated summary of the meeting that I missed indicated that there are too many AI-notetakers, and they will not be used in the future. 🤣
I had no idea there were no more wild Grizzlies in California for OVER 100 years!!
nerdyaboutnature.substack.co…
Might need a new flag...
Canada/US tariffs: Are things going to be taxed multiple times?
AI tells me: "The trade relationship is highly integrated, especially in industries like auto manufacturing, where parts often cross the border multiple times before a vehicle is completed."
1/ Inspired by @FitFounder’s fitness benchmarks, I tested myself at age 43, weight 155. 🏃♂️
Overall, I passed 5/7 benchmarks. ✅✅✅✅✅❌❌
Grip strength needs work!
💪 Here’s how I measured up: a mix of wins, areas to improve, and insights! 👇
5/ Cardio & mobility:
10-minute mile: ✅ 7:15 as my gym warm-up. Last year, I did the Squamish 50 (50 miles, 11,000 ft elevation). 🏔️ @Squamish50
Sit & raise test: ✅ Super easy, thanks to yoga and trail running. 🧘♂️
#FitnessJourney #TrailRunning
Highly recommended AI prompt (if you use LLMs):
From all of our interactions what can tell me about myself that I may not know?
What psychologically would you think is my blind spot and my superpower?
Bonus: What are a few actionable steps from each?
Holden ⚡/🇨🇦/🇺🇸 retweeted
This will blow your mind
The US National Debt is $35,700,000,000,000 (aka $35.7 TRILLION)
If you were immortal, born on day 1 of year 0, and borrowed $48M/day, every single day, for 2024 years, you'd still have less debt than the US Government
#Bitcoin fixes this
The great irony of healthcare in BC: It's trivial to book an eye or dental exam, while virtually all other healthcare takes 6+ months to see a specialist.
The difference? Vision and Dental aren't covered by gov't insurance. <sigh>
