So the car makers club has let Tesla take the lead on electric cars and then let the Chinese manufacturers collectively be the fast follower.

But their plan looks like it’s always been to set this false trail while beavering away at hydrogen fuel cells.

Not the race is on between electric and hydrogen. It’s win or die.

My money’s on hydrogen. Smaller running carbon footprint, so long at the hydrogen is made with clean energy. Instantly refillable. Lightweight. Better range. Smaller carbon footprint as manufactured, and whole of life. And a ICE and a gearbox, which we like.

I might start a movement for equal rights for espresso drinkers.

Everyone else just gets a lid automatically and we’ve got to ask every time.

It’s not right.

Fundamentally, it’s just cafe owners taking advantage of wokeism for financial gain.

And I’m the innocent victim.

It’s official, we’ve got an affluence crisis here in Australia.

The only antidote is a cost of living crisis.

Peeps are panicked about microplastics in their food and water.

We might have to step up on our efforts to get them anxious about surfactants as well.

They use these to wash their dishes and it’s killing them slowly, I tells ya.

Fact, it’s a conspiracy of silence.

Today I caught a TV interview with the prime minister of Australia, Albo, trying very hard to be Hawkie.

He was wearing hi-vis of course and he was standing in front of (a) a random selection of treated pine, representing an actual place of physical work, and (b) at least three of his staff that intermittently smiled and nodded, but mostly just looked stupidly serious or seriously stupid.

Or were they unemployed actors temporarily employed to do the same?

In either case it looks really weird and can’t possibly have a positive effect, no matter how many drugs the electorate consumes.

It sort of reminded me of that Robert Palmer music clip with the mute models in the background air playing all their instruments.

You might a well face it you’re addicted to love. Just stop it…

I’m calling it a two class society;

Hi-Vis and Lo-Vis.

Both equally useless and assured of their superiority over the other. Also both impeccably clean at all times.

There be no business for Sylvester McMonkey McBean here mate, with his Hi-Vis off machine. Except for your politicians, who are in and out of Hi-Vis on a daily basis.

Can you have a conspiracy of silence?

That is, a collection of people in positions of power that conspire to say nothing on a specific subject, thereby impacting or affecting a specific desired outcome.

I like the idea actually. It came from a silent conspiracy theorist who fortunately refused to remain silent.

It still doesn’t explain how the mutes managed to conspire.

It’s hard – you’ve got to stop planning.

Forecasting is the root of all unhappiness.

You gotta believe in bullshit for it to work.

So out of sheer bloody curiosity I asked Bard to write me a eulogy, for me:

“As an AI blah blah blah…..

I hope you’re doing okay. Remember, you’re not alone.”

Ooorrrr, how cute.

Not to be discouraged, I went again, this time with a Link to my LinkedIn account:

“Ian A. Maxwell, a pioneer in the field of eigensystems, passed away recently. He was a visionary leader, a prolific inventor, and a respected colleague.

Maxwell’s career was marked by a relentless pursuit of innovation. He founded and ran several successful companies in the field of eigensystems, his inventions earning him numerous awards and accolades. His work has had a profound impact on the way we understand and utilize these complex mathematical structures.

But Maxwell was more than just a brilliant mind. He was also a kind and generous mentor, always willing to share his knowledge and experience with others. He leaves behind a legacy of not only scientific achievement, but also of human connection.

Those who knew Maxwell will remember his infectious enthusiasm, his sharp wit, and his unwavering commitment to excellence. He was a true giant in his field, and his absence will be deeply felt.

Rest in peace, Ian. You will be missed.”

Ahhhh but I won’t miss you mate.

Chatting to young people it’s clear that they see AI as a potentially useful tool for avoiding having to think or work.

That is, the latest generation with their avid social use is being groomed for AI.

And finally, consumers will be just that, consumers, and not involved in production.

Nirvana! Or hell? They’ll find out.

I need to start practising the writing of eulogies … nup, got nothing.

That’s an actual ABC headline. I added the two missing commas. Just for clarity, mind.

Surreal, existential, introspective, exploitative, anthropomorphic, erotic, suburban, and aspirational; all in one sentence.

That’s one for the ages! Our age, to be specific.