[No. 1,106]

And it goes on[1], and ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha[1], and it goes on[2], and more of it[1], and ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha[2], and is that hard to believe no[1], and more of it[2], and it might be a tragedy and or it might be a comedy ah can anyone tell anyone with a clue like[1], and is that hard to believe no[2], and hello you spinner had enough yet[1], and it might be a tragedy and or it might be a comedy ah can anyone tell anyone with a clue like[2], and no say no[1], and hello you spinner had enough yet[2], and aROUND and aROUND and aROUND and I would love it if it made sense to some sick individual[1], and no say no[2], and you you you[1], and aROUND and aROUND and aROUND and I would love it if it made sense to some sick individual[2], and I would salute that person is it you[1], and you you you[2], and it dont matter I suppose[1], and I would salute that person is it you[2], and I know and I know and I can see[1], and it dont matter I suppose[2], and I know that there are robots absolutely exploding right now[1], and I know and I know and I can see[2], and ha flames[1], and I know that there are robots absolutely exploding right now[2], and they had it coming[1], and ha flames[2], and do you see[1], and they had it coming[2], and we can watch them as their microchips are burnt to ashes and then we can celebrate[1], and do you see[2], and see[1], and we can watch them as their microchips are burnt to ashes and then we can celebrate[2], and theyve had it[1], and see[2], and yes it is a great victory for the human race[1], and theyve had it[2], and did you see[1], and yes it is a great victory for the human race[2], and ha ha ha not that we have much time for that human rat race because we are with the dolphins[1], and did you see[2], and well I am[1], and ha ha ha not that we have much time for that human rat race because we are with the dolphins[2], and our souls are special well mine is[1], and well I am[2], and I dont even know who Im speaking to and spinning with and dont tell me youre a square man[1], and our souls are special well mine is[2], and uh uh uh one of those cold earth wanderers[1], and I dont even know who Im speaking to and spinning with and dont tell me youre a square man[2], and you gotta be gotta be gotta be a kook or you are nothing nothing at all you dig in my eyes[1], and uh uh uh one of those cold earth wanderers[2], and in my soul my mind my brain my heart[1], and you gotta be gotta be gotta be a kook or you are nothing nothing at all you dig in my eyes[2], and in my blood and in my bones because I want to feel everything that you are deeply if youre a kook[1], and in my soul my mind my brain my heart[2], and you you[1], and in my blood and in my bones because I want to feel everything that you are deeply if youre a kook[2], and gotta be a kook[1], and you you[2], and dont let me down and dont leave me alone with these words with no one to share them with[1], and gotta be a kook[2], and am I getting through to you[1], and dont let me down and dont leave me alone with these words with no one to share them with[2], and are you dizzy beyond reason beyond the reach of that world out there[1], and am I getting through to you[2], and tell me[1], and are you dizzy beyond reason beyond the reach of that world out there[2], and blink your eyes if you can[1], and tell me[2], and I want to believe in you[1], and blink your eyes if you can[2], and can I[1], and I want to believe in you[2], and it goes on[3], and can I[2], and ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha[3], and more of it[3], and is that hard to believe no[3], and it might be a tragedy and or it might be a comedy ah can anyone tell anyone with a clue like[3], and hello you spinner had enough yet[3], and no say no[3], and aROUND and aROUND and aROUND and I would love it if it made sense to some sick individual[3], and you you you[3], and I would salute that person is it you[3], and it dont matter I suppose[3], and I know and I know and I can see[3], and I know that there are robots absolutely exploding right now[3], and ha flames[3], and they had it coming[3], and do you see[3], and we can watch them as their microchips are burnt to ashes and then we can celebrate[3], and see[3], and theyve had it[3], and yes it is a great victory for the human race[3], and did you see[3], and ha ha ha not that we have much time for that human rat race because we are with the dolphins[3], and well I am[3], and our souls are special well mine is[3], and I dont even know who Im speaking to and spinning with and dont tell me youre a square man[3], and uh uh uh one of those cold earth wanderers[3], and you gotta be gotta be gotta be a kook or you are nothing nothing at all you dig in my eyes[3], and in my soul my mind my brain my heart[3], and in my blood and in my bones because I want to feel everything that you are deeply if youre a kook[3], and you you[3], and gotta be a kook[3], and dont let me down and dont leave me alone with these words with no one to share them with[3], and am I getting through to you[3], and are you dizzy beyond reason beyond the reach of that world out there[3], and tell me[3], and blink your eyes if you can[3], and I want to believe in you[3], and can I[3], and

And it goes on[1], and ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha[1], and it goes on[2], and more of it[1], and ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha[2], and is that hard to believe no[1], and more of it[2], and it might be a tragedy and or it might be a comedy ah can anyone tell anyone with a clue like[1], and is that hard to believe no[2], and hello you spinner had enough yet[1], and it might be a tragedy and or it might be a comedy ah can anyone tell anyone with a clue like[2], and no say no[1], and hello you spinner had enough yet[2], and aROUND and aROUND and aROUND and I would love it if it made sense to some sick individual[1], and no say no[2], and you you you[1], and aROUND and aROUND and aROUND and I would love it if it made sense to some sick individual[2], and I would salute that person is it you[1], and you you you[2], and it dont matter I suppose[1], and I would salute that person is it you[2], and I know and I know and I can see[1], and it dont matter I suppose[2], and I know that there are robots absolutely exploding right now[1], and I know and I know and I can see[2], and ha flames[1], and I know that there are robots absolutely exploding right now[2], and they had it coming[1], and ha flames[2], and do you see[1], and they had it coming[2], and we can watch them as their microchips are burnt to ashes and then we can celebrate[1], and do you see[2], and see[1], and we can watch them as their microchips are burnt to ashes and then we can celebrate[2], and theyve had it[1], and see[2], and yes it is a great victory for the human race[1], and theyve had it[2], and did you see[1], and yes it is a great victory for the human race[2], and ha ha ha not that we have much time for that human rat race because we are with the dolphins[1], and did you see[2], and well I am[1], and ha ha ha not that we have much time for that human rat race because we are with the dolphins[2], and our souls are special well mine is[1], and well I am[2], and I dont even know who Im speaking to and spinning with and dont tell me youre a square man[1], and our souls are special well mine is[2], and uh uh uh one of those cold earth wanderers[1], and I dont even know who Im speaking to and spinning with and dont tell me youre a square man[2], and you gotta be gotta be gotta be a kook or you are nothing nothing at all you dig in my eyes[1], and uh uh uh one of those cold earth wanderers[2], and in my soul my mind my brain my heart[1], and you gotta be gotta be gotta be a kook or you are nothing nothing at all you dig in my eyes[2], and in my blood and in my bones because I want to feel everything that you are deeply if youre a kook[1], and in my soul my mind my brain my heart[2], and you you[1], and in my blood and in my bones because I want to feel everything that you are deeply if youre a kook[2], and gotta be a kook[1], and you you[2], and dont let me down and dont leave me alone with these words with no one to share them with[1], and gotta be a kook[2], and am I getting through to you[1], and dont let me down and dont leave me alone with these words with no one to share them with[2], and are you dizzy beyond reason beyond the reach of that world out there[1], and am I getting through to you[2], and tell me[1], and are you dizzy beyond reason beyond the reach of that world out there[2], and blink your eyes if you can[1], and tell me[2], and I want to believe in you[1], and blink your eyes if you can[2], and can I[1], and I want to believe in you[2], and it goes on[3], and can I[2], and ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha[3], and more of it[3], and is that hard to believe no[3], and it might be a tragedy and or it might be a comedy ah can anyone tell anyone with a clue like[3], and hello you spinner had enough yet[3], and no say no[3], and aROUND and aROUND and aROUND and I would love it if it made sense to some sick individual[3], and you you you[3], and I would salute that person is it you[3], and it dont matter I suppose[3], and I know and I know and I can see[3], and I know that there are robots absolutely exploding right now[3], and ha flames[3], and they had it coming[3], and do you see[3], and we can watch them as their microchips are burnt to ashes and then we can celebrate[3], and see[3], and theyve had it[3], and yes it is a great victory for the human race[3], and did you see[3], and ha ha ha not that we have much time for that human rat race because we are with the dolphins[3], and well I am[3], and our souls are special well mine is[3], and I dont even know who Im speaking to and spinning with and dont tell me youre a square man[3], and uh uh uh one of those cold earth wanderers[3], and you gotta be gotta be gotta be a kook or you are nothing nothing at all you dig in my eyes[3], and in my soul my mind my brain my heart[3], and in my blood and in my bones because I want to feel everything that you are deeply if youre a kook[3], and you you[3], and gotta be a kook[3], and dont let me down and dont leave me alone with these words with no one to share them with[3], and am I getting through to you[3], and are you dizzy beyond reason beyond the reach of that world out there[3], and tell me[3], and blink your eyes if you can[3], and I want to believe in you[3], and can I[3], and

And it goes on[1], and ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha[1], and it goes on[2], and more of it[1], and ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha[2], and is that hard to believe no[1], and more of it[2], and it might be a tragedy and or it might be a comedy ah can anyone tell anyone with a clue like[1], and is that hard to believe no[2], and hello you spinner had enough yet[1], and it might be a tragedy and or it might be a comedy ah can anyone tell anyone with a clue like[2], and no say no[1], and hello you spinner had enough yet[2], and aROUND and aROUND and aROUND and I would love it if it made sense to some sick individual[1], and no say no[2], and you you you[1], and aROUND and aROUND and aROUND and I would love it if it made sense to some sick individual[2], and I would salute that person is it you[1], and you you you[2], and it dont matter I suppose[1], and I would salute that person is it you[2], and I know and I know and I can see[1], and it dont matter I suppose[2], and I know that there are robots absolutely exploding right now[1], and I know and I know and I can see[2], and ha flames[1], and I know that there are robots absolutely exploding right now[2], and they had it coming[1], and ha flames[2], and do you see[1], and they had it coming[2], and we can watch them as their microchips are burnt to ashes and then we can celebrate[1], and do you see[2], and see[1], and we can watch them as their microchips are burnt to ashes and then we can celebrate[2], and theyve had it[1], and see[2], and yes it is a great victory for the human race[1], and theyve had it[2], and did you see[1], and yes it is a great victory for the human race[2], and ha ha ha not that we have much time for that human rat race because we are with the dolphins[1], and did you see[2], and well I am[1], and ha ha ha not that we have much time for that human rat race because we are with the dolphins[2], and our souls are special well mine is[1], and well I am[2], and I dont even know who Im speaking to and spinning with and dont tell me youre a square man[1], and our souls are special well mine is[2], and uh uh uh one of those cold earth wanderers[1], and I dont even know who Im speaking to and spinning with and dont tell me youre a square man[2], and you gotta be gotta be gotta be a kook or you are nothing nothing at all you dig in my eyes[1], and uh uh uh one of those cold earth wanderers[2], and in my soul my mind my brain my heart[1], and you gotta be gotta be gotta be a kook or you are nothing nothing at all you dig in my eyes[2], and in my blood and in my bones because I want to feel everything that you are deeply if youre a kook[1], and in my soul my mind my brain my heart[2], and you you[1], and in my blood and in my bones because I want to feel everything that you are deeply if youre a kook[2], and gotta be a kook[1], and you you[2], and dont let me down and dont leave me alone with these words with no one to share them with[1], and gotta be a kook[2], and am I getting through to you[1], and dont let me down and dont leave me alone with these words with no one to share them with[2], and are you dizzy beyond reason beyond the reach of that world out there[1], and am I getting through to you[2], and tell me[1], and are you dizzy beyond reason beyond the reach of that world out there[2], and blink your eyes if you can[1], and tell me[2], and I want to believe in you[1], and blink your eyes if you can[2], and can I[1], and I want to believe in you[2], and it goes on[3], and can I[2], and ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha[3], and more of it[3], and is that hard to believe no[3], and it might be a tragedy and or it might be a comedy ah can anyone tell anyone with a clue like[3], and hello you spinner had enough yet[3], and no say no[3], and aROUND and aROUND and aROUND and I would love it if it made sense to some sick individual[3], and you you you[3], and I would salute that person is it you[3], and it dont matter I suppose[3], and I know and I know and I can see[3], and I know that there are robots absolutely exploding right now[3], and ha flames[3], and they had it coming[3], and do you see[3], and we can watch them as their microchips are burnt to ashes and then we can celebrate[3], and see[3], and theyve had it[3], and yes it is a great victory for the human race[3], and did you see[3], and ha ha ha not that we have much time for that human rat race because we are with the dolphins[3], and well I am[3], and our souls are special well mine is[3], and I dont even know who Im speaking to and spinning with and dont tell me youre a square man[3], and uh uh uh one of those cold earth wanderers[3], and you gotta be gotta be gotta be a kook or you are nothing nothing at all you dig in my eyes[3], and in my soul my mind my brain my heart[3], and in my blood and in my bones because I want to feel everything that you are deeply if youre a kook[3], and you you[3], and gotta be a kook[3], and dont let me down and dont leave me alone with these words with no one to share them with[3], and am I getting through to you[3], and are you dizzy beyond reason beyond the reach of that world out there[3], and tell me[3], and blink your eyes if you can[3], and I want to believe in you[3], and can I[3], and

Angst

Artificial angst.

Angst intelligence or something.

'Eh?!'

PR email, Voice.

'Great!'

About how we've got to be nice to the robots.

'You're kidding!'

No.

Expert offers roadmap for having civil discourse on artificial intelligence - the preeminent hot-button tech topic spurring heated discussions and disagreements.

'Oh.'

Yeah.

As the digital era rages on, perhaps no technology topic is more polarizing at the moment then that of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). Specifically, the role these rapidly emerging nextgen technologies will, and should, play in our daily lives and professions.

'Oh.'

Yeah.

Recognizing the urgent need for far more open dialogue and understanding, Milan Kordestani, famed Gen Z author of the new, number one best-selling book "I'm Just Saying: A Guide to Maintaining Civil Discourse in an Increasingly Divided World," provides the below insights to serve as a de facto roadmap for engaging in productive conversations about present and future implications of AI and ML.

'Well ...'

I just don't know, man.

Anyway ...

Here's how he suggests we can communicate more effectively and productively on the topic.

Consider Ethical Implications: Engage in discussions around the ethical dimensions of AI, such as data privacy, bias, and accountability. Encourage thoughtful examination of potential risks and safeguards to ensure responsible AI development.

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Reflect on Your Own Position: Think about your own position within discussions about AI and reflect on your biases. Honestly evaluate your views, and determine if biases or intent is skewing your perspectives. Listen to your own tone and language to ensure you are being respectful.

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Listen Actively: Acknowledge people's fears and concerns genuinely. Actively listen to their questions, doubts, and criticisms. Create a safe space where they feel comfortable expressing their thoughts and emotions.

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Empathize: Understand that fears and concerns about AI often stem from misinformation or a lack of understanding. Put yourself in their shoes and show empathy for their worries. Avoid dismissing or trivializing their concerns.

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Provide Accurate Information: Offer clear, concise, and accurate explanations about AI. Avoid technical jargon and use simple language to ensure everyone can understand. Provide examples and real-life applications to illustrate how AI can be beneficial.

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Discuss Current Regulations: Talk about existing regulations and policies in place to ensure the ethical and responsible use of AI. Explain how governments, organizations, and researchers are working together to address concerns and develop frameworks for AI governance.

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Educate and Inform: Counter misinformation and misunderstandings about AI by providing accurate information and insights. Share real-world examples of how AI is already improving lives and address concerns regarding job displacement, ethics, and transparency.

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Address Potential Risks: Acknowledge the potential risks and challenges associated with AI, such as job displacement, ethical concerns, and privacy issues. Discuss ongoing research and initiatives aimed at mitigating these risks. Highlight the importance of responsible AI development.

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Showcase Benefits and Opportunities: While addressing fears and concerns, also emphasize the positive aspects of AI. Talk about the potential benefits, such as improved healthcare, enhanced productivity, and personalized experiences. Highlight how AI can augment human capabilities rather than replace them.

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Acknowledge Fears and Concerns: Start by validating the fears and concerns of those who envision a dystopian AI future. By acknowledging their perspective, a foundation for constructive dialogue can be established.

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Encourage Long-Term Thinking: Shift the conversation from immediate fears to long-term perspectives. Explore the potential for AI to amplify human abilities, solve complex problems, and enhance various aspects of daily life.

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Bridge the Gap: Emphasize the need for open-mindedness and the exploration of shared values. Look for common ground, such as the desire to ensure ethical AI development or the pursuit of technologies that benefit society as a whole.

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Involve Diverse Perspectives: Ensure that discussions about AI involve diverse voices and perspectives. Include experts from various fields, policymakers, ethicists, and individuals directly impacted by AI to provide a well-rounded understanding of the topic.

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Be Transparent: Maintain transparency about AI development, deployment, and decision-making processes. Discuss data handling practices, algorithmic biases, and any potential risks openly. Transparency fosters trust and helps address concerns about AI's impact on society.

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Foster Collaboration: Encourage collaboration between technology experts, policymakers, ethicists, and other stakeholders to collectively shape AI's trajectory. Highlight the importance of interdisciplinary dialogue and the need to find balanced solutions.

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Uh. Christ. Is that it?

The urgency to leave behind extreme positions and embrace civil discourse is paramount. Only through respectful and informed conversations can we - 

All right, all right. That's enough.

Thank you, anyway, Milan!

ENDS

ENDS

ENDS

...

Anything else? Music?

I made a decent recording of Shady, Dodgy, Shifty last night. I might be able to use it. I'll have to put it through Audacity first, and then see what it sounds like on my phone.

I recorded it the same way I recorded Mighty Soul. I mean, just not caring. It's when I start caring about a recording, that's when the trouble starts. When I freeze up, you dig?

Anyway, the problem will be ... choosing the right song to pin to my Twitter. Mighty Soul is the best song, but I think people have to be willing to listen right up to the chorus to "get it". Shady, Dodgy, Shifty grabs you from the beginning, er ... hopefully.

'Take turns, boss, with both of them pinned.'

Yeah, maybe, Voice.

I just hope this latest recording is all right because I'm exhausted and I really have no time left.

The National Poetry Competition is opening this month. I don't know if I'm going to enter my poem yet.

Everything is chaotic, man!

I was hoping to spend up to a year promoting my songs online. I've probably got weeks. Then what? Don't ask.

Laters.

[No. 1,105]

And well[1], and here I am again[1], and well[2], and Im not well are you[1], and here I am again[2], and its words words words again aint it anyway is anyone complaining that I cant control ones like this[1], and Im not well are you[2], and uh uh uh[1], and its words words words again aint it anyway is anyone complaining that I cant control ones like this[2], and here you are again[1], and uh uh uh[2], and control is an illusion oh you dont know just told you didnt I told you loads of times please keep up[1], and here you are again[2], and come on and dont fall behind[1], and control is an illusion oh you dont know just told you didnt I told you loads of times please keep up[2], and be with me forever just stay[1], and come on and dont fall behind[2], and the ones the ones that what numbers all of them[1], and be with me forever just stay[2], and yes it confusing so[1], and the ones the ones that what numbers all of them[2], and the ones that I have controlled ha ha ha did I really control them no no no ah I dont know[1], and yes it confusing so[2], and I wouldnt know would I[1], and the ones that I have controlled ha ha ha did I really control them no no no ah I dont know[2], and maybe they were controlling me my mind my soul[1], and I wouldnt know would I[2], and I cant ask you[1], and maybe they were controlling me my mind my soul[2], and Im letting it all go and its going to wreck your brain Im afraid and you are so lucky arent you[1], and I cant ask you[2], and smile now[1], and Im letting it all go and its going to wreck your brain Im afraid and you are so lucky arent you[2], and youve got a lucky face[1], and smile now[2], and aROUND aROUND aROUND spinning so like its all falling apart which part I cant say[1], and youve got a lucky face[2], and im tired[1], and aROUND aROUND aROUND spinning so like its all falling apart which part I cant say[2], and Im wondering where were going together and dont you ever wonder or dont you care[1], and im tired[2], and please dont lie to me[1], and Im wondering where were going together and dont you ever wonder or dont you care[2], and I know youre scared enough to care yes I know[1], and please dont lie to me[2], and this will go on to the next number just got a feeling you know[1], and I know youre scared enough to care yes I know[2], and do you ever get those feelings[1], and this will go on to the next number just got a feeling you know[2], and do you find yourself ever collapsing I mean your brain suffering with the pressure[1], and do you ever get those feelings[2], and I told you you would be a wreck[1], and do you find yourself ever collapsing I mean your brain suffering with the pressure[2], and there are rocks out there look rocks of evil reality and they will destroy you you wont think no more[1], and I told you you would be a wreck[2], and thats the plan obviously[1], and there are rocks out there look rocks of evil reality and they will destroy you you wont think no more[2], and spinning hard[1], and thats the plan obviously[2], and well well well not obviously I dont think we can say that we just dont know what will happen[1], and spinning hard[2], and from one spin to the next spin[1], and well well well not obviously I dont think we can say that we just dont know what will happen[2], and were suffering[1], and from one spin to the next spin[2], and from one conceptual to the next conceptual like a terrible soul disease oh whats the cure[1], and were suffering[2], and tell me[1], and from one conceptual to the next conceptual like a terrible soul disease oh whats the cure[2], and well[3], and tell me[2], and here I am again[3], and Im not well are you[3], and its words words words again aint it anyway is anyone complaining that I cant control ones like this[3], and uh uh uh[3], and here you are again[3], and control is an illusion oh you dont know just told you didnt I told you loads of times please keep up[3], and come on and dont fall behind[3], and be with me forever just stay[3], and the ones the ones that what numbers all of them[3], and yes it confusing so[3], and the ones that I have controlled ha ha ha did I really control them no no no ah I dont know[3], and I wouldnt know would I[3], and maybe they were controlling me my mind my soul[3], and I cant ask you[3], and Im letting it all go and its going to wreck your brain Im afraid and you are so lucky arent you[3], and smile now[3], and youve got a lucky face[3], and aROUND aROUND aROUND spinning so like its all falling apart which part I cant say[3], and im tired[3], and Im wondering where were going together and dont you ever wonder or dont you care[3], and please dont lie to me[3], and I know youre scared enough to care yes I know[3], and this will go on to the next number just got a feeling you know[3], and do you ever get those feelings[3], and do you find yourself ever collapsing I mean your brain suffering with the pressure[3], and I told you you would be a wreck[3], and there are rocks out there look rocks of evil reality and they will destroy you you wont think no more[3], and thats the plan obviously[3], and spinning hard[3], and well well well not obviously I dont think we can say that we just dont know what will happen[3], and from one spin to the next spin[3], and were suffering[3], and from one conceptual to the next conceptual like a terrible soul disease oh whats the cure[3], and tell me[3], and

And well[1], and here I am again[1], and well[2], and Im not well are you[1], and here I am again[2], and its words words words again aint it anyway is anyone complaining that I cant control ones like this[1], and Im not well are you[2], and uh uh uh[1], and its words words words again aint it anyway is anyone complaining that I cant control ones like this[2], and here you are again[1], and uh uh uh[2], and control is an illusion oh you dont know just told you didnt I told you loads of times please keep up[1], and here you are again[2], and come on and dont fall behind[1], and control is an illusion oh you dont know just told you didnt I told you loads of times please keep up[2], and be with me forever just stay[1], and come on and dont fall behind[2], and the ones the ones that what numbers all of them[1], and be with me forever just stay[2], and yes it confusing so[1], and the ones the ones that what numbers all of them[2], and the ones that I have controlled ha ha ha did I really control them no no no ah I dont know[1], and yes it confusing so[2], and I wouldnt know would I[1], and the ones that I have controlled ha ha ha did I really control them no no no ah I dont know[2], and maybe they were controlling me my mind my soul[1], and I wouldnt know would I[2], and I cant ask you[1], and maybe they were controlling me my mind my soul[2], and Im letting it all go and its going to wreck your brain Im afraid and you are so lucky arent you[1], and I cant ask you[2], and smile now[1], and Im letting it all go and its going to wreck your brain Im afraid and you are so lucky arent you[2], and youve got a lucky face[1], and smile now[2], and aROUND aROUND aROUND spinning so like its all falling apart which part I cant say[1], and youve got a lucky face[2], and im tired[1], and aROUND aROUND aROUND spinning so like its all falling apart which part I cant say[2], and Im wondering where were going together and dont you ever wonder or dont you care[1], and im tired[2], and please dont lie to me[1], and Im wondering where were going together and dont you ever wonder or dont you care[2], and I know youre scared enough to care yes I know[1], and please dont lie to me[2], and this will go on to the next number just got a feeling you know[1], and I know youre scared enough to care yes I know[2], and do you ever get those feelings[1], and this will go on to the next number just got a feeling you know[2], and do you find yourself ever collapsing I mean your brain suffering with the pressure[1], and do you ever get those feelings[2], and I told you you would be a wreck[1], and do you find yourself ever collapsing I mean your brain suffering with the pressure[2], and there are rocks out there look rocks of evil reality and they will destroy you you wont think no more[1], and I told you you would be a wreck[2], and thats the plan obviously[1], and there are rocks out there look rocks of evil reality and they will destroy you you wont think no more[2], and spinning hard[1], and thats the plan obviously[2], and well well well not obviously I dont think we can say that we just dont know what will happen[1], and spinning hard[2], and from one spin to the next spin[1], and well well well not obviously I dont think we can say that we just dont know what will happen[2], and were suffering[1], and from one spin to the next spin[2], and from one conceptual to the next conceptual like a terrible soul disease oh whats the cure[1], and were suffering[2], and tell me[1], and from one conceptual to the next conceptual like a terrible soul disease oh whats the cure[2], and well[3], and tell me[2], and here I am again[3], and Im not well are you[3], and its words words words again aint it anyway is anyone complaining that I cant control ones like this[3], and uh uh uh[3], and here you are again[3], and control is an illusion oh you dont know just told you didnt I told you loads of times please keep up[3], and come on and dont fall behind[3], and be with me forever just stay[3], and the ones the ones that what numbers all of them[3], and yes it confusing so[3], and the ones that I have controlled ha ha ha did I really control them no no no ah I dont know[3], and I wouldnt know would I[3], and maybe they were controlling me my mind my soul[3], and I cant ask you[3], and Im letting it all go and its going to wreck your brain Im afraid and you are so lucky arent you[3], and smile now[3], and youve got a lucky face[3], and aROUND aROUND aROUND spinning so like its all falling apart which part I cant say[3], and im tired[3], and Im wondering where were going together and dont you ever wonder or dont you care[3], and please dont lie to me[3], and I know youre scared enough to care yes I know[3], and this will go on to the next number just got a feeling you know[3], and do you ever get those feelings[3], and do you find yourself ever collapsing I mean your brain suffering with the pressure[3], and I told you you would be a wreck[3], and there are rocks out there look rocks of evil reality and they will destroy you you wont think no more[3], and thats the plan obviously[3], and spinning hard[3], and well well well not obviously I dont think we can say that we just dont know what will happen[3], and from one spin to the next spin[3], and were suffering[3], and from one conceptual to the next conceptual like a terrible soul disease oh whats the cure[3], and tell me[3], and

And well[1], and here I am again[1], and well[2], and Im not well are you[1], and here I am again[2], and its words words words again aint it anyway is anyone complaining that I cant control ones like this[1], and Im not well are you[2], and uh uh uh[1], and its words words words again aint it anyway is anyone complaining that I cant control ones like this[2], and here you are again[1], and uh uh uh[2], and control is an illusion oh you dont know just told you didnt I told you loads of times please keep up[1], and here you are again[2], and come on and dont fall behind[1], and control is an illusion oh you dont know just told you didnt I told you loads of times please keep up[2], and be with me forever just stay[1], and come on and dont fall behind[2], and the ones the ones that what numbers all of them[1], and be with me forever just stay[2], and yes it confusing so[1], and the ones the ones that what numbers all of them[2], and the ones that I have controlled ha ha ha did I really control them no no no ah I dont know[1], and yes it confusing so[2], and I wouldnt know would I[1], and the ones that I have controlled ha ha ha did I really control them no no no ah I dont know[2], and maybe they were controlling me my mind my soul[1], and I wouldnt know would I[2], and I cant ask you[1], and maybe they were controlling me my mind my soul[2], and Im letting it all go and its going to wreck your brain Im afraid and you are so lucky arent you[1], and I cant ask you[2], and smile now[1], and Im letting it all go and its going to wreck your brain Im afraid and you are so lucky arent you[2], and youve got a lucky face[1], and smile now[2], and aROUND aROUND aROUND spinning so like its all falling apart which part I cant say[1], and youve got a lucky face[2], and im tired[1], and aROUND aROUND aROUND spinning so like its all falling apart which part I cant say[2], and Im wondering where were going together and dont you ever wonder or dont you care[1], and im tired[2], and please dont lie to me[1], and Im wondering where were going together and dont you ever wonder or dont you care[2], and I know youre scared enough to care yes I know[1], and please dont lie to me[2], and this will go on to the next number just got a feeling you know[1], and I know youre scared enough to care yes I know[2], and do you ever get those feelings[1], and this will go on to the next number just got a feeling you know[2], and do you find yourself ever collapsing I mean your brain suffering with the pressure[1], and do you ever get those feelings[2], and I told you you would be a wreck[1], and do you find yourself ever collapsing I mean your brain suffering with the pressure[2], and there are rocks out there look rocks of evil reality and they will destroy you you wont think no more[1], and I told you you would be a wreck[2], and thats the plan obviously[1], and there are rocks out there look rocks of evil reality and they will destroy you you wont think no more[2], and spinning hard[1], and thats the plan obviously[2], and well well well not obviously I dont think we can say that we just dont know what will happen[1], and spinning hard[2], and from one spin to the next spin[1], and well well well not obviously I dont think we can say that we just dont know what will happen[2], and were suffering[1], and from one spin to the next spin[2], and from one conceptual to the next conceptual like a terrible soul disease oh whats the cure[1], and were suffering[2], and tell me[1], and from one conceptual to the next conceptual like a terrible soul disease oh whats the cure[2], and well[3], and tell me[2], and here I am again[3], and Im not well are you[3], and its words words words again aint it anyway is anyone complaining that I cant control ones like this[3], and uh uh uh[3], and here you are again[3], and control is an illusion oh you dont know just told you didnt I told you loads of times please keep up[3], and come on and dont fall behind[3], and be with me forever just stay[3], and the ones the ones that what numbers all of them[3], and yes it confusing so[3], and the ones that I have controlled ha ha ha did I really control them no no no ah I dont know[3], and I wouldnt know would I[3], and maybe they were controlling me my mind my soul[3], and I cant ask you[3], and Im letting it all go and its going to wreck your brain Im afraid and you are so lucky arent you[3], and smile now[3], and youve got a lucky face[3], and aROUND aROUND aROUND spinning so like its all falling apart which part I cant say[3], and im tired[3], and Im wondering where were going together and dont you ever wonder or dont you care[3], and please dont lie to me[3], and I know youre scared enough to care yes I know[3], and this will go on to the next number just got a feeling you know[3], and do you ever get those feelings[3], and do you find yourself ever collapsing I mean your brain suffering with the pressure[3], and I told you you would be a wreck[3], and there are rocks out there look rocks of evil reality and they will destroy you you wont think no more[3], and thats the plan obviously[3], and spinning hard[3], and well well well not obviously I dont think we can say that we just dont know what will happen[3], and from one spin to the next spin[3], and were suffering[3], and from one conceptual to the next conceptual like a terrible soul disease oh whats the cure[3], and tell me[3], and

Acquisition of Coriance by the consortium

That's all right, ain't it?

'Proposed.'

What?!

'Proposed, boss.'

What?! Who proposed, Voice? Just be quiet if you can't make sense.

'I am making sense.'

Whatever.

We've got Lucky in the minute.

'Great! He'll make sense.'

Ha! Of course he will.

But we've got Estelle first ...

Please find attached the press release regarding the acquisition of Coriance by the consortium Vauban Infrastructure Partners and Caisse des Dépôts.

No proposed about it.

'It was in the title.'

Shut up!

The consortium formed by Vauban Infrastructure Partners (Vauban) (50.1%) and Caisse des Dépôts (CDC) (49.9%) has entered into exclusive negotiations with Igneo Infrastructure Partners for the acquisition of the entire share capital of Coriance.

Founded in 1998, Coriance builds, develops and operates urban heating and cooling networks supplied locally and predominantly by renewable energies (such as geothermal and biomass) and recovered energy to support local authorities and industries in their energy transition.

With a portfolio of over 40 networks in France, Coriance is the 3rd largest player on the French market. With a thermal production capacity of over 1.8 GW, the company supplies heat to the equivalent of around 225,000 homes in France. 

Don't hesitate to contact me for any further information.

Best,

Estelle

Oh, we won't hesitate, Estelle, you can be sure of that. If we need any further information, like.

However, I reckon Lucky will be enough for us ...

Paris June          1st 2023   proposed proposed proposed acquisition of Coriance by the consortium comprising of Caisse            des Dépôts!       and Vauban Infrastructure Partners  the consortium formed by Vauban Infrastructure Partners Vauban 50     1%   and     Caisse          des Dépôts    CDC 49            9% has entered!                into exclusive negotiations with Igneo Infrastructure Partners for the acquisition of the entire share capital of Coriance  founded in 1998 Coriance builds develops and operates urban heating and cooling networks supplied locally and predominantly by  renewable energies such as  geothermal and biomass and  recovered energy to support local authorities and industries in their energy transition  with a portfolio of over 40 networks in France Coriance is the 3rd largest player on the French market with  a  thermal  production  capacity  of  over  1          8           GW  the  company!       supplies  heat  to  the  equivalent  of around 225             000 homes         in France  heating  and  cooling  networks  are  set  for  strong  growth  in  the  coming  years  in  line  with  French  and European  public  policy  objectives   and  represent  a  powerful  lever  for  local  initiatives  with  a  view  to achieving  carbon  neutrality  by  2050  as  well  as  supplying  locally           produced  energy            at  a  stable             and attractive price for users this acquisition           project is fully!          in line with the strategy of Vauban and CDC to invest on a long        term basis in a priority sector for the energy transition and local authorities Coriance is a recognized partner of local authorities in their initiatives to decarbonize the energy consumption of buildings with a high level of performance in terms of reliability      and safety in the in the way               installations are operated!             Coriance is the most!!!         advanced player    on the market in terms of renewable use and recovered energies which represent       for almost 70              % of its                   energy mix!                    in 2022 backed by a dynamic management team and employees with recognized skills Coriance is an ideal platform for taking part in the strong growth expected in its sector  by providing Coriance with long  term shareholder stability and a strong local presence Vauban and CDC will accelerate the groups        development in all its markets and support its ambitious investment program in response to the expectations of local authorities and                        Industry  Eric!                     Lombard Chief!                    executive              officer       of  CDC said for  CDC investing in Coriance a major player in         heating and cooling         networks in    France is fully     in line with its strategic priorities accelerating ecological transformation supporting national energy sovereignty and strengthening social and territorial     cohesion  Gwenola      Chambon et Mounir     Corm founding partners of Vauban Infrastructure Partners commented      Vauban Infrastructure Partners has always contributed to the major transformations of our territories and their  economies  campus  plan France         Très  Haut  Débit            plan local  mobility  and  parking  recycling Investing in Coriance would be the French cornerstone of our commitment to heating networks as               we were already!                 very involved in this sector on a European scale as well as in the USA we intend to provide Coriance  with  the  resources it needs  to  fully  play  its  role  as a  key player  in Frances  ambitious plan to decarbonize urban heating solutions this transaction is            subject to the usual            regulatory consultations and authorizations and in particular the completion of procedures for     informing and consulting employee representative                  bodies as well!               as the granting of authorizations from the relevant competition          authorities  about            Vauban Infrastructure Partners  Vauban Infrastructure Partners is a leading Infrastructure Asset Manager focused on core infrastructure investments headquartered in Paris with a subsidiary in Luxembourg it employs             68 professionals!               working together            for a decade Vauban is the fully                  fledged affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers dedicated to sustainable infrastructure equity investments Vauban targets predominantly European             brownfield mid               market assets pursuing a long        term yield                         driven  strategy matching the underlying nature of assets and long               term commitment to           all stakeholders interests through a strong        focus on creating sustainable value Vauban  has  raised  c        €8  billion  across         7                 funds  in  core  infrastructure  from        over  100               investors  within  17                  different  countries  and  has  invested  in  over        70  assets  in  mobility  energy  transition  social           &  digital infrastructure across 14 different                  geographies about!             Caisse des Dépôts Group Caisse des Dépôts              and its subsidiaries            form a public                 long  term investor group                 serving the general!                    interest and economic development of local areas it combines five areas of expertise social policy pensions professional training disability old age health asset management monitoring subsidiaries and strategic shareholdings business financing with Bpifrance and Banque

Okay.

Nice one, Lucky!

'And it all made sense.'

Yeah.

ENDS

ENDS

ENDS

...

Anything else?

I was watching some David Goggins videos on YouTube at the weekend. Even he has trouble staying "snapped" off from the regular world. Every day is a struggle. Every day you've got to fight, man.

There is distraction everywhere.

That's the way they want it, I suppose.

I don't know.

What can you do???

'You can fight, Mikey!'

That's right, Voice.

That's all you can do.

Laters!

Reality changes when your brain changes

How is my brain today? Uh. Don't ask!

Listen ...

Maybe there is no reality.

Maybe there is no world.

Why are people asking me to get involved in their fantasy?

They believe in it, and that's fine. [Congratulations, guys!] But why do they need me to be a part of it? I see it for what it is.

Nothing.

It is nothing.

They've chosen it. Or they've built it. And that's great. I'm very happy for them. But I have my own life. I have my own reality. I don't need to be a part of their fantasy. And yet ... they still insist!

The arrogance is unbelievable.

"It's reality. It's the world." That's what they will tell you. And that's what they're asking me to believe in.

[You want my endorsement, guys???]

I used to have a brain like that. Well, maybe. But even when I was six or seven, I knew something wasn't quite right.

Actually, no ... I've never had a brain like that. Never! When you're four or five, you can't be expected to see what's going on. It doesn't matter what kind of brain you have at that age.

I remember certain adults - I won't name them ... they told me stuff about reality, about the world. You know?

I thought they were insane. Or at least a bit eccentric. Do you know what I mean? Perhaps you don't.

Listen! Maybe it will be better for you if you don't know what I mean.

Ah, never mind. It doesn't matter, really. What matters is that we're passing the time with words - yet again. Ha, ha, ha! What a life, eh?!

Never ever mind.

Do you mind, much?

It doesn't matter.

I've been thinking ... wouldn't it be funny if some artificial intelligence goon scanned this blog, and then was like ... "Oh, this is what humans are like. Good. I'll use this material."

Ha!

Those metal muthas don't stand a chance against me.

I was right - years ago - to come up with my idea for a BIG TEN or BIG TWENTY of songs.

And I'll be right again if I'm forced to become a poet.

Average artists will probably be destroyed though. I don't know.

Maybe we should smash the metal muthas into junk.

Bloody robots! I don't even want to talk to those clowns. Customer service? Do me a favour! They ain't got a clue.

But I must say ... Gary Numan is looking pretty cool these days. Do you know what I mean? Yeah, you know. A lot of people were sniffy about him, back in the day, like. But he had a great concept, didn't he?

Anyway ... 

It's nearly the ENDS ...

Time has passed, and

Words have been used.

Are you satisfied, kooks?

Or do you need a Jammie Dodger, too?

Well, I ain't got none.

'You bought Ginger Nuts today, boss!'

Shut up, Voice!

I was keeping those a secret.

ENDS

ENDS

ENDS

[No. 1,104] The greatest ever poet ... or poet ever???

Plan B. Within ten years?

And, yes, yes[1], and there's been poetry for thousands of years ...[1], and, yes, yes[2], and it can be taken further ... I mean, the quality[1], and there's been poetry for thousands of years ...[2], and I believe it can be done ... with my consciousness ... and my ambition ... and, oh ... my will![1], and it can be taken further ... I mean, the quality[2], and my word power ...[1], and I believe it can be done ... with my consciousness ... and my ambition ... and, oh ... my will![2], and if I've really snapped, of course[1], and my word power ...[2], and, ha, ha, ha! ... with my human intelligence???[1], and if I've really snapped, of course[2], and in league with the cosmos ... ???[1], and, ha, ha, ha! ... with my human intelligence???[2], and no metal mutha will be able to touch me ...[1], and in league with the cosmos ... ???[2], and yeah, yeah ... I believe in the impossible[1], and no metal mutha will be able to touch me ...[2], and gotta, gotta, gotta ... do it![1], and yeah, yeah ... I believe in the impossible[2], and I'm not normal, son[1], and gotta, gotta, gotta ... do it![2], and just like the Krishna guy ...[1], and I'm not normal, son[2], and I'm seriously crazy, daughter[1], and just like the Krishna guy ...[2], and, listen to me ...[1], and I'm seriously crazy, daughter[2], and if my situation turns to shit ... and I have to throw me guitar over the cliff, uh ... and watch it sink into the sea ...[1], and, listen to me ...[2], and ... ... ... Christ![1], and if my situation turns to shit ... and I have to throw me guitar over the cliff, uh ... and watch it sink into the sea ...[2], and I'll be sad about that, obviously, obviously, so ooo obviously ... but life goes on, you dig?[1], and ... ... ... Christ![2], and I'll stay hard[1], and I'll be sad about that, obviously, obviously, so ooo obviously ... but life goes on, you dig?[2], and Dante said ... you can't sit on a cushion[1], and I'll stay hard[2], and I'll sit on a rock ...[1], and Dante said ... you can't sit on a cushion[2], and with the first volume ... the best living poet[1], and I'll sit on a rock ...[2], and, oh ... why not?[1], and with the first volume ... the best living poet[2], and with the second volume ... a poet as good as ... Eliot or Yeats[1], and, oh ... why not?[2], and, oh, oh ... why not?[1], and with the second volume ... a poet as good as ... Eliot or Yeats[2], and with the third volume ... the greatest of all times![1], and, oh, oh ... why not?[2], and, oh, oh, oh ... why not?[1], and with the third volume ... the greatest of all times![2], and somewhere between 120 and 150 poems ... but, but, BUT(!) ... all killer, man ... no filler[1], and, oh, oh, oh ... why not?[2], and ... 'Oh, I don't know ... ... ... Really, Mikey???'[1], and somewhere between 120 and 150 poems ... but, but, BUT(!) ... all killer, man ... no filler[2], and ... Voice, listen ...[1], and ... 'Oh, I don't know ... ... ... Really, Mikey???'[2], and I'll have to be ... GONE(!)[1], and ... Voice, listen ...[2], and ... 'That goes without saying'[1], and I'll have to be ... GONE(!)[2], and, yes, yes ... I will have to be so ooo utterly GONE(!) in my mind, and my soul ... like the Krishna guy![1], and ... 'That goes without saying'[2], and ... you dig?[1], and, yes, yes ... I will have to be so ooo utterly GONE(!) in my mind, and my soul ... like the Krishna guy![2], and ... 'You can do it!'[1], and ... you dig?[2], and, yes, yes ... I can do it![1], and ... 'You can do it!'[2], and, COME ON - !!![1], and, yes, yes ... I can do it![2], and, yes, yes[3], and, COME ON - !!![2], and there's been poetry for thousands of years ...[3], and it can be taken further ... I mean, the quality[3], and I believe it can be done ... with my consciousness ... and my ambition ... and, oh ... my will![3], and my word power ...[3], and if I've really snapped, of course[3], and, ha, ha, ha! ... with my human intelligence???[3], and in league with the cosmos ... ???[3], and no metal mutha will be able to touch me ...[3], and yeah, yeah ... I believe in the impossible[3], and gotta, gotta, gotta ... do it![3], and I'm not normal, son[3], and just like the Krishna guy ...[3], and I'm seriously crazy, daughter[3], and, listen to me ...[3], and if my situation turns to shit ... and I have to throw me guitar over the cliff, uh ... and watch it sink into the sea ...[3], and ... ... ... Christ![3], and I'll be sad about that, obviously, obviously, so ooo obviously ... but life goes on, you dig?[3], and I'll stay hard[3], and Dante said ... you can't sit on a cushion[3], and I'll sit on a rock ...[3], and with the first volume ... the best living poet[3], and, oh ... why not?[3], and with the second volume ... a poet as good as ... Eliot or Yeats[3], and, oh, oh ... why not?[3], and with the third volume ... the greatest of all times![3], and, oh, oh, oh ... why not?[3], and somewhere between 120 and 150 poems ... but, but, BUT(!) ... all killer, man ... no filler[3], and ... 'Oh, I don't know ... ... ... Really, Mikey???'[3], and ... Voice, listen ...[3], and I'll have to be ... GONE(!)[3], and ... 'That goes without saying'[3], and, yes, yes ... I will have to be so ooo utterly GONE(!) in my mind, and my soul ... like the Krishna guy![3], and ... you dig?[3], and ... 'You can do it!'[3], and, yes, yes ... I can do it![3], and, COME ON - !!![3], and

And, yes, yes[1], and there's been poetry for thousands of years ...[1], and, yes, yes[2], and it can be taken further ... I mean, the quality[1], and there's been poetry for thousands of years ...[2], and I believe it can be done ... with my consciousness ... and my ambition ... and, oh ... my will![1], and it can be taken further ... I mean, the quality[2], and my word power ...[1], and I believe it can be done ... with my consciousness ... and my ambition ... and, oh ... my will![2], and if I've really snapped, of course[1], and my word power ...[2], and, ha, ha, ha! ... with my human intelligence???[1], and if I've really snapped, of course[2], and in league with the cosmos ... ???[1], and, ha, ha, ha! ... with my human intelligence???[2], and no metal mutha will be able to touch me ...[1], and in league with the cosmos ... ???[2], and yeah, yeah ... I believe in the impossible[1], and no metal mutha will be able to touch me ...[2], and gotta, gotta, gotta ... do it![1], and yeah, yeah ... I believe in the impossible[2], and I'm not normal, son[1], and gotta, gotta, gotta ... do it![2], and just like the Krishna guy ...[1], and I'm not normal, son[2], and I'm seriously crazy, daughter[1], and just like the Krishna guy ...[2], and, listen to me ...[1], and I'm seriously crazy, daughter[2], and if my situation turns to shit ... and I have to throw me guitar over the cliff, uh ... and watch it sink into the sea ...[1], and, listen to me ...[2], and ... ... ... Christ![1], and if my situation turns to shit ... and I have to throw me guitar over the cliff, uh ... and watch it sink into the sea ...[2], and I'll be sad about that, obviously, obviously, so ooo obviously ... but life goes on, you dig?[1], and ... ... ... Christ![2], and I'll stay hard[1], and I'll be sad about that, obviously, obviously, so ooo obviously ... but life goes on, you dig?[2], and Dante said ... you can't sit on a cushion[1], and I'll stay hard[2], and I'll sit on a rock ...[1], and Dante said ... you can't sit on a cushion[2], and with the first volume ... the best living poet[1], and I'll sit on a rock ...[2], and, oh ... why not?[1], and with the first volume ... the best living poet[2], and with the second volume ... a poet as good as ... Eliot or Yeats[1], and, oh ... why not?[2], and, oh, oh ... why not?[1], and with the second volume ... a poet as good as ... Eliot or Yeats[2], and with the third volume ... the greatest of all times![1], and, oh, oh ... why not?[2], and, oh, oh, oh ... why not?[1], and with the third volume ... the greatest of all times![2], and somewhere between 120 and 150 poems ... but, but, BUT(!) ... all killer, man ... no filler[1], and, oh, oh, oh ... why not?[2], and ... 'Oh, I don't know ... ... ... Really, Mikey???'[1], and somewhere between 120 and 150 poems ... but, but, BUT(!) ... all killer, man ... no filler[2], and ... Voice, listen ...[1], and ... 'Oh, I don't know ... ... ... Really, Mikey???'[2], and I'll have to be ... GONE(!)[1], and ... Voice, listen ...[2], and ... 'That goes without saying'[1], and I'll have to be ... GONE(!)[2], and, yes, yes ... I will have to be so ooo utterly GONE(!) in my mind, and my soul ... like the Krishna guy![1], and ... 'That goes without saying'[2], and ... you dig?[1], and, yes, yes ... I will have to be so ooo utterly GONE(!) in my mind, and my soul ... like the Krishna guy![2], and ... 'You can do it!'[1], and ... you dig?[2], and, yes, yes ... I can do it![1], and ... 'You can do it!'[2], and, COME ON - !!![1], and, yes, yes ... I can do it![2], and, yes, yes[3], and, COME ON - !!![2], and there's been poetry for thousands of years ...[3], and it can be taken further ... I mean, the quality[3], and I believe it can be done ... with my consciousness ... and my ambition ... and, oh ... my will![3], and my word power ...[3], and if I've really snapped, of course[3], and, ha, ha, ha! ... with my human intelligence???[3], and in league with the cosmos ... ???[3], and no metal mutha will be able to touch me ...[3], and yeah, yeah ... I believe in the impossible[3], and gotta, gotta, gotta ... do it![3], and I'm not normal, son[3], and just like the Krishna guy ...[3], and I'm seriously crazy, daughter[3], and, listen to me ...[3], and if my situation turns to shit ... and I have to throw me guitar over the cliff, uh ... and watch it sink into the sea ...[3], and ... ... ... Christ![3], and I'll be sad about that, obviously, obviously, so ooo obviously ... but life goes on, you dig?[3], and I'll stay hard[3], and Dante said ... you can't sit on a cushion[3], and I'll sit on a rock ...[3], and with the first volume ... the best living poet[3], and, oh ... why not?[3], and with the second volume ... a poet as good as ... Eliot or Yeats[3], and, oh, oh ... why not?[3], and with the third volume ... the greatest of all times![3], and, oh, oh, oh ... why not?[3], and somewhere between 120 and 150 poems ... but, but, BUT(!) ... all killer, man ... no filler[3], and ... 'Oh, I don't know ... ... ... Really, Mikey???'[3], and ... Voice, listen ...[3], and I'll have to be ... GONE(!)[3], and ... 'That goes without saying'[3], and, yes, yes ... I will have to be so ooo utterly GONE(!) in my mind, and my soul ... like the Krishna guy![3], and ... you dig?[3], and ... 'You can do it!'[3], and, yes, yes ... I can do it![3], and, COME ON - !!![3], and

And, yes, yes[1], and there's been poetry for thousands of years ...[1], and, yes, yes[2], and it can be taken further ... I mean, the quality[1], and there's been poetry for thousands of years ...[2], and I believe it can be done ... with my consciousness ... and my ambition ... and, oh ... my will![1], and it can be taken further ... I mean, the quality[2], and my word power ...[1], and I believe it can be done ... with my consciousness ... and my ambition ... and, oh ... my will![2], and if I've really snapped, of course[1], and my word power ...[2], and, ha, ha, ha! ... with my human intelligence???[1], and if I've really snapped, of course[2], and in league with the cosmos ... ???[1], and, ha, ha, ha! ... with my human intelligence???[2], and no metal mutha will be able to touch me ...[1], and in league with the cosmos ... ???[2], and yeah, yeah ... I believe in the impossible[1], and no metal mutha will be able to touch me ...[2], and gotta, gotta, gotta ... do it![1], and yeah, yeah ... I believe in the impossible[2], and I'm not normal, son[1], and gotta, gotta, gotta ... do it![2], and just like the Krishna guy ...[1], and I'm not normal, son[2], and I'm seriously crazy, daughter[1], and just like the Krishna guy ...[2], and, listen to me ...[1], and I'm seriously crazy, daughter[2], and if my situation turns to shit ... and I have to throw me guitar over the cliff, uh ... and watch it sink into the sea ...[1], and, listen to me ...[2], and ... ... ... Christ![1], and if my situation turns to shit ... and I have to throw me guitar over the cliff, uh ... and watch it sink into the sea ...[2], and I'll be sad about that, obviously, obviously, so ooo obviously ... but life goes on, you dig?[1], and ... ... ... Christ![2], and I'll stay hard[1], and I'll be sad about that, obviously, obviously, so ooo obviously ... but life goes on, you dig?[2], and Dante said ... you can't sit on a cushion[1], and I'll stay hard[2], and I'll sit on a rock ...[1], and Dante said ... you can't sit on a cushion[2], and with the first volume ... the best living poet[1], and I'll sit on a rock ...[2], and, oh ... why not?[1], and with the first volume ... the best living poet[2], and with the second volume ... a poet as good as ... Eliot or Yeats[1], and, oh ... why not?[2], and, oh, oh ... why not?[1], and with the second volume ... a poet as good as ... Eliot or Yeats[2], and with the third volume ... the greatest of all times![1], and, oh, oh ... why not?[2], and, oh, oh, oh ... why not?[1], and with the third volume ... the greatest of all times![2], and somewhere between 120 and 150 poems ... but, but, BUT(!) ... all killer, man ... no filler[1], and, oh, oh, oh ... why not?[2], and ... 'Oh, I don't know ... ... ... Really, Mikey???'[1], and somewhere between 120 and 150 poems ... but, but, BUT(!) ... all killer, man ... no filler[2], and ... Voice, listen ...[1], and ... 'Oh, I don't know ... ... ... Really, Mikey???'[2], and I'll have to be ... GONE(!)[1], and ... Voice, listen ...[2], and ... 'That goes without saying'[1], and I'll have to be ... GONE(!)[2], and, yes, yes ... I will have to be so ooo utterly GONE(!) in my mind, and my soul ... like the Krishna guy![1], and ... 'That goes without saying'[2], and ... you dig?[1], and, yes, yes ... I will have to be so ooo utterly GONE(!) in my mind, and my soul ... like the Krishna guy![2], and ... 'You can do it!'[1], and ... you dig?[2], and, yes, yes ... I can do it![1], and ... 'You can do it!'[2], and, COME ON - !!![1], and, yes, yes ... I can do it![2], and, yes, yes[3], and, COME ON - !!![2], and there's been poetry for thousands of years ...[3], and it can be taken further ... I mean, the quality[3], and I believe it can be done ... with my consciousness ... and my ambition ... and, oh ... my will![3], and my word power ...[3], and if I've really snapped, of course[3], and, ha, ha, ha! ... with my human intelligence???[3], and in league with the cosmos ... ???[3], and no metal mutha will be able to touch me ...[3], and yeah, yeah ... I believe in the impossible[3], and gotta, gotta, gotta ... do it![3], and I'm not normal, son[3], and just like the Krishna guy ...[3], and I'm seriously crazy, daughter[3], and, listen to me ...[3], and if my situation turns to shit ... and I have to throw me guitar over the cliff, uh ... and watch it sink into the sea ...[3], and ... ... ... Christ![3], and I'll be sad about that, obviously, obviously, so ooo obviously ... but life goes on, you dig?[3], and I'll stay hard[3], and Dante said ... you can't sit on a cushion[3], and I'll sit on a rock ...[3], and with the first volume ... the best living poet[3], and, oh ... why not?[3], and with the second volume ... a poet as good as ... Eliot or Yeats[3], and, oh, oh ... why not?[3], and with the third volume ... the greatest of all times![3], and, oh, oh, oh ... why not?[3], and somewhere between 120 and 150 poems ... but, but, BUT(!) ... all killer, man ... no filler[3], and ... 'Oh, I don't know ... ... ... Really, Mikey???'[3], and ... Voice, listen ...[3], and I'll have to be ... GONE(!)[3], and ... 'That goes without saying'[3], and, yes, yes ... I will have to be so ooo utterly GONE(!) in my mind, and my soul ... like the Krishna guy![3], and ... you dig?[3], and ... 'You can do it!'[3], and, yes, yes ... I can do it![3], and, COME ON - !!![3], and

I've snapped

Yeah, I've snapped.

I've got to believe - !!!

[It's going to be a struggle, staying snapped. What if I snap back to what I had before???]

I'm sure of it. This morning, I woke up ... to the usual chaos ... inner and outer.

My life, but ...

If you're going to snap, my friend(s) ... you're gonna need external and internal pressure.

[And support from the cosmos.]

Crushing you, you dig?

Practically crushing the life out of you. Well, that's what it feels like. However, what's really happening is ... all the trash is being pushed out of you. All the weakness. All the stupid beliefs. All the stupid thoughts and emotions. All the sadness. All the pain. All the bad memories.

[Well, that's the idea.]

And all that trash, man ... is replaced with iron!

You become an iron person.

'A robot?'

No! Shut up, Voice!

'Ha! A zombie then?'

Zombies are soft. We know that. Watch Shaun of the Dead.

'A rock, Mikey?'

Iron person!

You are reborn.

That's what happens.

It's a new life.

[I feel as fresh as a daisy ...]

I live for music now. I live for it! / I'll have to stop writing this blog soon. No electricity - soon. I'll replace it with poetry.

Plan A, and Plan B.

Plan C??? You don't even want to know, kook(s), and I ain't saying. I'm not even contemplating Plan C because it's too horrible.

Plan A takes up 99% of my mind.

Plan B takes up only 1%.

Why???

Because I've got to make Plan A work! That's obvious.

Plan C? Jesus! Stop thinking about Plan C, you idiot(s)!

Plan C is a sick joke. No one wants or needs a Plan C, you dig?

I must focus.

I must have strategy.

I must take massive action.

I can't be stopped.

I will not collapse.

I will not beg the sea for a massive favour.

I won't be a rock. I won't be a human rock. I will be an iron man. But I will sit on a rock.

'Iron comes from rocks.'

Shut up, Voice!

Okay, okay.

Out of the rock, I shall burst forth then ... an iron man!

'That makes more sense. Not much more, but ... ... ... When?'

Ha, ha, ha! This morning. I've already done it. When the alarm went off at half five.

'Congratulations, iron man!'

Thanks, Voice!

Anyway ...

Where was I?

Oh yes. I will sit on a rock. I will play me guitar. I will sing my songs. I will write new songs.

I will hold on to me guitar to get medinner.

'Pasty?'

And chips.

ENDS

ENDS

ENDS