On 3/26/2025 5:05 PM, Lynn McGuire wrote:
https://grok.com/?q=did+robert+heinlein+invent+the+work+grok++%3F
rCLdid robert heinlein invent the work grok ?rCY
"Yes, Robert A. Heinlein did invent the word "grok." He introduced it
in his 1961 science fiction novel Stranger in a Strange Land. In the
book, "grok" is a Martian word that roughly translates to
understanding something or someone deeply and intuitively, often
implying a profound empathy or connection. Heinlein created the term,
and it has since entered popular culture, even finding its way into
some dictionaries due to its widespread use. Pretty cool legacy for a
writer, right?"
Way cool !
Lynn
This came up on a recent "Way With Words" episode. Women's husband and supervisor used grok and she had never asked them where they acquired
it. She thought maybe they brought it back from service in Vietnam.
Turns out both were science fiction fans.
Now I gotta di di mau.
On 3/26/2025 6:25 PM, Jay Morris wrote:
On 3/26/2025 5:05 PM, Lynn McGuire wrote:
https://grok.com/?q=did+robert+heinlein+invent+the+work+grok++%3F
rCLdid robert heinlein invent the work grok ?rCY
"Yes, Robert A. Heinlein did invent the word "grok." He introduced it
in his 1961 science fiction novel Stranger in a Strange Land. In the
book, "grok" is a Martian word that roughly translates to
understanding something or someone deeply and intuitively, often
implying a profound empathy or connection. Heinlein created the term,
and it has since entered popular culture, even finding its way into
some dictionaries due to its widespread use. Pretty cool legacy for a
writer, right?"
Way cool !
Lynn
This came up on a recent "Way With Words" episode. Women's husband and
supervisor used grok and she had never asked them where they acquired
it. She thought maybe they brought it back from service in Vietnam.
Turns out both were science fiction fans.
Now I gotta di di mau.
Di di mau ???
Lynn
https://grok.com/?q=did+robert+heinlein+invent+the+work+grok++%3F
rCLdid robert heinlein invent the work grok ?rCY
"Yes, Robert A. Heinlein did invent the word "grok." He introduced it in
his 1961 science fiction novel Stranger in a Strange Land. In the book, "grok" is a Martian word that roughly translates to understanding
something or someone deeply and intuitively, often implying a profound empathy or connection. Heinlein created the term, and it has since
entered popular culture, even finding its way into some dictionaries due
to its widespread use. Pretty cool legacy for a writer, right?"
Way cool !
Lynn
On 3/26/2025 5:05 PM, Lynn McGuire wrote:
https://grok.com/?q=did+robert+heinlein+invent+the+work+grok++%3F
rCLdid robert heinlein invent the work grok ?rCY
"Yes, Robert A. Heinlein did invent the word "grok." He introduced it
in his 1961 science fiction novel Stranger in a Strange Land. In the
book, "grok" is a Martian word that roughly translates to
understanding something or someone deeply and intuitively, often
implying a profound empathy or connection. Heinlein created the term,
and it has since entered popular culture, even finding its way into
some dictionaries due to its widespread use. Pretty cool legacy for a
writer, right?"
Way cool !
Lynn
I managed to crash grok with my next question which was not cool.
Lynn
On Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:48:45 -0700, Dimensional Traveler
<dtravel@sonic.net> wrote:
On 3/27/2025 1:11 PM, Lynn McGuire wrote:
On 3/26/2025 5:05 PM, Lynn McGuire wrote:Well, if I have to have a cyberoverlord I suspect I'd prefer Grok
https://grok.com/?q=did+robert+heinlein+invent+the+work+grok++%3F
rCLdid robert heinlein invent the work grok ?rCY
"Yes, Robert A. Heinlein did invent the word "grok." He introduced it
in his 1961 science fiction novel Stranger in a Strange Land. In the
book, "grok" is a Martian word that roughly translates to
understanding something or someone deeply and intuitively, often
implying a profound empathy or connection. Heinlein created the term,
and it has since entered popular culture, even finding its way into
some dictionaries due to its widespread use. Pretty cool legacy for a
writer, right?"
Way cool !
Lynn
I managed to crash grok with my next question which was not cool.
Lynn
because Grok said Elon Musk is the #1 spreader of disinformation. :D
(Grok is the AI developed by one of Elon Musk's companies.)
It appears that even the WSJ is beginning to tire of the MAGA
nonsense. In particular, of the "false news" attacks.
And I've seen /critical/ articles from the Washington Examiner and
other usually-adulatory sources. All on the Win10 News Thingy, of
course.
At least, however, appears to feel that listing Dem's who are
associated with Signal in some way is somehow excusatory of the recent
leak (which is a lesser problem than the idiotic cover-up that lasted,
what, 24 hours before blowing up in the SecDef's face?).
This is all very entertaining.
On Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:48:45 -0700, Dimensional Traveler
<dtravel@sonic.net> wrote:
On 3/27/2025 1:11 PM, Lynn McGuire wrote:
On 3/26/2025 5:05 PM, Lynn McGuire wrote:Well, if I have to have a cyberoverlord I suspect I'd prefer Grok
https://grok.com/?q=did+robert+heinlein+invent+the+work+grok++%3F
rCLdid robert heinlein invent the work grok ?rCY
"Yes, Robert A. Heinlein did invent the word "grok." He introduced it
in his 1961 science fiction novel Stranger in a Strange Land. In the
book, "grok" is a Martian word that roughly translates to
understanding something or someone deeply and intuitively, often
implying a profound empathy or connection. Heinlein created the term,
and it has since entered popular culture, even finding its way into
some dictionaries due to its widespread use. Pretty cool legacy for a
writer, right?"
Way cool !
Lynn
I managed to crash grok with my next question which was not cool.
Lynn
because Grok said Elon Musk is the #1 spreader of disinformation. :D
(Grok is the AI developed by one of Elon Musk's companies.)
It appears that even the WSJ is beginning to tire of the MAGA
nonsense. In particular, of the "false news" attacks.
And I've seen /critical/ articles from the Washington Examiner and
other usually-adulatory sources. All on the Win10 News Thingy, of
course.
At least, however, appears to feel that listing Dem's who are
associated with Signal in some way is somehow excusatory of the recent
leak (which is a lesser problem than the idiotic cover-up that lasted,
what, 24 hours before blowing up in the SecDef's face?).
This is all very entertaining.
*They were using Signal, which wasn't authorized for classified data.
That said, I think it probably *is* pretty damn secure. Known breaks
of signal aren't the underlying cryptography or protocols, but
user errors.
*They were using Signal on their personal, unsecured phones, which may
very well have been hacked by enemy forces, even if Signal is perfectly >secure. They're given secure phones for a reason.
*JD Vance was violating the Presidential Records Act, which requires
that POTUS and VPOTUS communications be preserved. Signal deletes
messages after 2 weeks, typically.
That reporter is the person who came out best in this: If he'd
actually been the kind of person the GOP is characterizing him as,
he'd have tweeted out the conversation in real time. But he did
the responsible, sane thing, and waited until the strikes were over.
and the info unactionable.
Back when I was working, I held a clearance. If I'd treated
classified info in this cavalier manner, I'd have gone to jail,
and I'd have deserved it.
Sigh. Is everything political with you ?
On 3/26/2025 9:46 PM, Lynn McGuire wrote:
On 3/26/2025 6:25 PM, Jay Morris wrote:
On 3/26/2025 5:05 PM, Lynn McGuire wrote:
https://grok.com/?q=did+robert+heinlein+invent+the+work+grok++%3F
rCLdid robert heinlein invent the work grok ?rCY
"Yes, Robert A. Heinlein did invent the word "grok." He introduced
it in his 1961 science fiction novel Stranger in a Strange Land. In
the book, "grok" is a Martian word that roughly translates to
understanding something or someone deeply and intuitively, often
implying a profound empathy or connection. Heinlein created the
term, and it has since entered popular culture, even finding its way
into some dictionaries due to its widespread use. Pretty cool legacy
for a writer, right?"
Way cool !
Lynn
This came up on a recent "Way With Words" episode. Women's husband
and supervisor used grok and she had never asked them where they
acquired it. She thought maybe they brought it back from service in
Vietnam. Turns out both were science fiction fans.
Now I gotta di di mau.
Di di mau ???
Lynn
One of the many Vietnamese sayings/slang troops brought back. I had many NCOs and served under commanders who were Vietnam vets. I came in two
years after the conflict ended so the slang was still very prevalent.
Either go (or go away) very fast.
On 3/27/25 06:49, Jay Morris wrote:
On 3/26/2025 9:46 PM, Lynn McGuire wrote:
On 3/26/2025 6:25 PM, Jay Morris wrote:
On 3/26/2025 5:05 PM, Lynn McGuire wrote:
https://grok.com/?q=did+robert+heinlein+invent+the+work+grok++%3F
rCLdid robert heinlein invent the work grok ?rCY
"Yes, Robert A. Heinlein did invent the word "grok." He introduced
it in his 1961 science fiction novel Stranger in a Strange Land. In >>>>> the book, "grok" is a Martian word that roughly translates to
understanding something or someone deeply and intuitively, often
implying a profound empathy or connection. Heinlein created the
term, and it has since entered popular culture, even finding its
way into some dictionaries due to its widespread use. Pretty cool
legacy for a writer, right?"
Way cool !
Lynn
This came up on a recent "Way With Words" episode. Women's husband
and supervisor used grok and she had never asked them where they
acquired it. She thought maybe they brought it back from service in
Vietnam. Turns out both were science fiction fans.
Now I gotta di di mau.
Di di mau ???
Lynn
One of the many Vietnamese sayings/slang troops brought back. I had
many NCOs and served under commanders who were Vietnam vets. I came in
two years after the conflict ended so the slang was still very
prevalent. Either go (or go away) very fast.
I think Lynn was asking for the meaning.
I guess he did not get the all inclusive Grand Tour
of South East Asia that we were favored with.
"Di di mau" means to hurry and leave.
On Sat, 29 Mar 2025 14:16:10 -0500, Lynn McGuire
<lynnmcguire5@gmail.com> wrote:
On 3/29/2025 10:53 AM, Paul S Person wrote:
<snippo, Musk's AI was referenced announcing that Musk was the #1Liar>
At least, however, appears to feel that listing Dem's who are
associated with Signal in some way is somehow excusatory of the recent
leak (which is a lesser problem than the idiotic cover-up that lasted,
what, 24 hours before blowing up in the SecDef's face?).
This is all very entertaining.
Sigh. Is everything political with you ?
Well, you decided not to respond to my question (the first is you
writing):
I managed to crash grok with my next question which was not cool.
Did any planets disappear?
The point being that the original planet between Mars and Jupiter
/did/ disappear when the Martians fully groked it.
And /that's/ not political.
On Sun, 30 Mar 2025 18:07:52 -0500, Lynn McGuire
<lynnmcguire5@gmail.com> wrote:
On 3/30/2025 10:48 AM, Paul S Person wrote:
On Sat, 29 Mar 2025 14:16:10 -0500, Lynn McGuire
<lynnmcguire5@gmail.com> wrote:
On 3/29/2025 10:53 AM, Paul S Person wrote:
<snippo, Musk's AI was referenced announcing that Musk was the #1Liar> >>>>> At least, however, appears to feel that listing Dem's who are
associated with Signal in some way is somehow excusatory of the recent >>>>> leak (which is a lesser problem than the idiotic cover-up that lasted, >>>>> what, 24 hours before blowing up in the SecDef's face?).
This is all very entertaining.
Sigh. Is everything political with you ?
Well, you decided not to respond to my question (the first is you
writing):
I managed to crash grok with my next question which was not cool.
Did any planets disappear?
The point being that the original planet between Mars and Jupiter
/did/ disappear when the Martians fully groked it.
And /that's/ not political.
That planet did not disappear. It was broken up. Now, there may be a
significant number of pieces missing as a number of astrophysicists are
noting that the mass of the asteroid belt seems to be less than an
appropriately sized planet.
The planet disappeared.
The matter it was composed of did not.
But, actually, saying it "was destroyed" would probably have been a
better idea.
I take it that crashing grok did not cause any similar ... incidents.
Lynn McGuire <lynnmcguire5@gmail.com> wrote:
Sigh. Is everything political with you ?
Sadly, we are now living in a country and an environment where everything
has become political. Even ludicrous things like vaccination and
childrens education and medical care have become political. It is sad
and depressing but I don't see it stopping any time soon.
--scott
Lynn McGuire <lynnmcguire5@gmail.com> wrote:
Sigh. Is everything political with you ?
Sadly, we are now living in a country and an environment where everything
has become political. Even ludicrous things like vaccination and
childrens education and medical care have become political. It is sad
and depressing but I don't see it stopping any time soon.
--scott
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