Musings on the roots of things

@rootrambler
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Hi everyone! I'm rootrambler, a #landscape designer, #writer and #maker

I'm interested in the history of collective land use, farming, hunting and gathering, and foraging. Interested in dye, fiber, and food plants. Also a garment sewer. Hoping to use this platform to share what I'm reading/learning/making!

I also do #hiking #backpacking #contradance and garment #sewing

Musings on the roots of thingsJul 23, 2025
Harris LapiroffJul 23, 2025

All major AI companies have leaned heavily into anthropomorphization. I think there are broader downsides to this approach, but I also find it personally annoying. When I’m using an LLM, I don’t want to think of it as a person with feelings and preferences or as a friend. I want to think of it as a tool I can use to accomplish a goal.

https://chromamine.com/2025/07/make-chatgpt-less-human/

#ML #AI #LLM #ChatGPT

Make ChatGPT Less Human

Musings on the roots of thingsJul 15, 2025
Jonas WisserJul 15, 2025

"Can I take a photo of your sign? My girlfriend really likes the Luddites." 😂

#Pittsburgh #PGH #AISummit #protest

Show threadMusings on the roots of thingsJun 28, 2025
@jwisser I also like the "ecotank" printers (like Ronnie's). I just got a GIANT Canon (24" for office) with ink bottles and it was a breeze to set up and is working great so far. Even better, I bought aftermarket ink online and syringed them into the OEM bottles. Will save a ton of money over the life of the printer.
Musings on the roots of thingsJun 28, 2025
There are many things I like about landscape design. Working with clients is often just fine and frequently the bane of my existence. If I could never work with a client again, I would be very happy. Does *anyone* like project management? Ugh. ETA: setting a goal of 'never having to work w clients again' Is an amazing thought and may be the motivator I need to figure out alternative revenue streams
Musings on the roots of thingsJun 26, 2025
Global MuseumJun 25, 2025

The fridge that runs without electricity! Mitticool, made of terracotta, cools using ancient evaporative cooling, just add water. Invented by Mansukhbhai Prajapati post-2001 quake, it’s eco-friendly, off-grid, and keeps food fresh for days. Low-tech meets timeless wisdom. 🌍💧

@V_and_A #globalmuseum #LowTech #museums

Musings on the roots of thingsJun 25, 2025
DB 🌱💦Jan 28, 2025
For a while now, whenever I read or watch news pieces and pundit discussions about “the economy” I always think of this…
Musings on the roots of thingsJun 24, 2025
@naturesketchbook I love it! It reminds me of some of the metroparks in central Ohio where I grew up. I really love the grass texture in the front
Musings on the roots of thingsJun 23, 2025
There's nothing like firing a bad client and denying her request for plans in an "editable format" first thing on Monday morning! ("As per the contract, I have supplied a scaled PDF that contains all measurements"). Like how does she think she's going to edit a document made in AutoCAD/Indesign without those programs?? Mysteries abound...
Show threadMusings on the roots of thingsJun 21, 2025
@jwisser I would watch this!
Show threadMusings on the roots of thingsJun 18, 2025
@harris 😅