The Worlds I See curiosity, exploration and discovery at the dawn of AI by Dr. Fei-Fei Li -sandra mickanen reading/sharing
an excellent read far as memoirs go..
i purchased a used edition, unusual for me, but, how fun and interesting to see what the previous reader underlined..
i am going gangbusters with the highlighter on a few pages
simultaneous to reading this as a memoir, and as an education; much as a layperson student reader can grasp
because this is 2026, and there is all this talk about AI; humanoid dominance
stir in my great interest in humanoids
and how they offer the perfect juxtaposition for becoming more aware and more in awe of the masterpiece that human beings are..
i have to pause to say.. maybe even the word; the vocabulary 'humanoid' should be laid to rest.
there is very little 'human' and mostly noid when you look closer
and that is what i'm simultaneously doing: looking closer
at the distinction between humanoids and human beings
very small example of what seems like an infinite amount of distinctions to be made:
unique individual(s) born vs mass manufactured; or small boutique batches..
no actual 'family' relationships: grandparents; parents; siblings; children, nieces/nephews, cousins..
and all that those relationships include; friends; framily.. etc.
-happiness is unique to human beings;
as is, being 'spurred by ideology' * daily struggles to survive * contentment so pure * i could 'feel it myself'
intellectual journey is unique to human beings, as is to 'relish' anything; as is getting to experience 'joy in the process'
as is 'worrying about my mother' -as is a 'grating' day; or fog of exhaustion.. (few examples from pg 54 and pg 55)
i wont do it; i've only selected a couple pages to make the larger point and distinction
but if you were to highlight every word/phrase/sentence paragraph in this book (or any memoir) unique to being a human-being
i think you would also agree, even using the word human in humanoid; no longer fits.
it is a new entity on the earth and requires its own; not inaccurately borrowed/pre-used vocabulary
perhaps in the interim we should stick with robot. -human shaped robots..
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with my 'mrs mickanen adopts humanoids' panels.. maybe i will even change that name...
but, the goal of it, is the same as my additional goal in reading Fei-Fei's memoir
to increase our awareness of; and awe of; the masterpiece each human being really is!!
nothing will ever compare.
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in addition to AI/human shaped robots serving so well; so perfectly as a juxtaposition and revealing the master piece that human beings are,
the other thing that is really surfacing repeatedly about human beings
is human beings as consumers..
requiring food, for example, which a human shaped robot will never require..
and then factor in farms/farmers.. every single thing on a grocery store shelf..
requiring clothing.. every single thing on hangers inside any given retail clothing store..
it is becoming more and more pronounced for me;
everything a human shaped robot will never need or require
; this infinite list
vs. what they do require to exist; to serve.. to operate
-just how much being a human being includes need.. which results in massive and ongoing production of food, clothing, shelter, education, entertainment, transportation -and then, infinite luxuries for those who thrive and not just survive
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another thing coming up.. all the things (including this blog) which have been intentionally, and/or unintentionally designed to get us human-beings embedded in the digital vs real and natural world.
i could write much more extensively on this, but give one example
how handwriting has been (usurped?) by email, texting, word processing of one kind or another
-the more we engage in the digital world; the easier for data collection..
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skip here to, it will become a conscious choice for each individual, family:
spending time in the digital vs natural world; with some giving dominance to digital; some to the natural; and many hybrids.. where dominance fluctuates throughout life
speaking of; i am inspired to spend the day outdoors; and end my digital activities now
-more later
hallelujah and amen
i repeat; if i could cash in on two miracles.. by sandra mickanen
1. save the san jose flea market 1a: relocate rv parking site
2. save great america
and in both cases; not just save them.. but invest in, improve, make them even more attractive, even more successful; even more protected; even more iconic..
safe, outdoor, family friendly fun.. great experiences; wonderful memories..
in Jesus name,
selah! & amen.
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i do back my prayers, hopes, wishes with action...
my faith; is not without works.
Response to San Jose Ca Mayor, Matt Mahan's e-mail message dated sept 7, 2026
draft in progress; only responding to 1st 3 pages; issues of law enforcement; public safety
Dear Mayor Matt Mahan,
i am writing this under the influence of a horrific crime that happened in san jose just yesterday, tuesday, sept 8th, 2026; i am writing this under the influence of hearing the direct testimony of a woman friend who was accosted by a young male
who aggressively violated her space; said gross and very crude things to her; and who aggressively blocked her from moving; tried blocking the door she needed to enter
-details were sent to SJPD
they were contacted; a report was filed over the phone. THERE IS VIDEO; a neighbor's camera picked up the entire threat; the criminal can be seen
Let that rank as among my (our) great frustrations: that even though this criminal was, in fact, caught on camera; nothing is done as a result.
Over my 9 years here in San Jose, there are multiple instances of criminals caught on camera; but who pay zero consequence as a result
-we are asked over and over, encouraged at every opportunity to have security cameras..
we, my husband and i, spoke in favor of license plate readers, as means to help law enforcement capture criminals
but,
when we consider the time and expense for each individual person/family to install a camera; their cost
compared to the results
of the camera footage actually resulting in 'caught & consequences' for the criminal who IS CAUGHT ON CAMERA..
the amount of times it just doesnt even matter that the camera captured the crime/the criminal;
unless the general public starts to see some actual results from the camera footage..
well, cameras -surveillance; is going to become a harder and harder sell.
SOLUTION HERE i believe is to
1. make a very public and big deal about any and all criminals who are caught thank you to security cameras and make it very clear their crime includes significant consequences.
2. -use the camera footage, which allows SJPD to correctly ID the young man who accosted our 60 year old woman friend just yesterday -CATCH said criminal; ARREST said criminal on appropriate charges.
PUBLIC SAFETY #1 * PUBLIC SAFETY HIGHEST VALUE * PUBLIC SAFETY #1
i further believe, the young man who accosted our friend, upon arrest,
should be video taped for the general public to see. he should say his name, age. he should provide his insincere public apology; he should acknowledge out loud what he did; and that it was wrong
he should explain his behavior; and say out loud, the price he will pay; the consequence.
the entire public should get to know what he looks, sounds like, and when he is released.
the single still mug shot (as seen in your email message); it is outdated. lets use our video resources to empower the HTLC community; not the other way around
HTLC -Hard-working, Tax-paying, Law-abiding, Contributors.
we really need to STOP GIVING ALL THE ADVANTAGE AND LEVERAGE & SYMPATHIES TO THE CRIMINALS
and pay much more attention to preventing innocent people from becoming victims; and to seeking justice for them -the victims- when they do become victims.
in terms of priorities: justice for victims should take place over rehab for criminals; -more coming, but
jail is not a rehab facility. it is a consequence. not to suggest there is not a time/place for rehab;
but this thought that the HTLC community, tax paying, law abiding citizens should foot the bill to provide the resources for what exactly?
are we responsible to make sure each and every criminal turns their lives around and becomes a productive, safe, contributing citizen?
that each criminal has their heart purified; their mind and conscience cleaned; their behaviors and thought patterns corrected; their character transformed from evil to good..
i can't wait to sit down and explore this further..
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in your message, you write:
i'm writing about a problem we've been grappling with for years. Probably centuries. Maybe throughout human history.
yes. i've been grappling it with myself my entire life. a victim of 3 different kidnapping and rapes by 3 different predators; in a bank when it was arm robbed.. having, as you are familiar with, mayor, my sister in law cynthia mykkanen tortured and murdered in 2019.
in every instance, the criminal had been released from jail; free to claim new victims..
i think it is less complicated than we are making it.
for years, centuries; throughout human history; and across the globe today
there are low crime areas; nearly no crime areas; where public safety is paramount and enjoyed by the public.. all ages, children, families..
every neighborhood, school, restaurant, grocery store, business of any kind, entertainment, is directly impacted by safety factors.
and the common denominator seems to be LAW ENFORCEMENT
there are places that have a well known, established reputation for being hard on crime; not soft.
zero tolerance for breaking laws; misdemeanors, felonies
and there seems to be a pretty well established, well known, well understood pattern in human behavior also
with every crime a criminal gets away with; that criminal is empowered.. and our HTLC public is put at greater and greater risk
so,
when we are soft on the small crimes; they evolve into big crimes
when we are hard on small crimes, this is an excellent deterent; it empowers the innocent public; values our safety
tbc.
and i sure do want to write about the large population of HTLC who
also experienced great poverty
survived high dysfunctional upbrinings
endured numerous injustices, set backs, trials, rejections, failures..
none of it became an excuse for a life of crime. these individuals are not showcased nearly as much as they should be..
but, when we recognize the incredibly large population of people who have faced
a plethora of adversities; and did not become criminals, or drug addicts, etc.
it becomes a little harder to justify hardships as 'excuses' for criminal behavior.
tbc
a prayer for the deceased and loved ones living on -by sandra mickanen
God's love embrace you
comfort and console you
in the epicenter of all you're feeling
God's love remind you
inside and all around you
love grieves a path toward healing
-reaching out with prayer, love, condolences -God's strength as you process and navigate through this very difficult experience. amen & amen
written in 2025
Pre-requisite viewing/listening to my upcoming post i will title, The shame game -sandra mickanen draft in progress
Prerequisites for reading, understanding, getting value out of my upcoming post,
titled: the shame game.
Oprah's Podcasts:
1. When your kids wont put their phones down
2. Gen Z tech addiction crisis
3. The real reason we can't stop scrolling
my intention will not be to further drown us in what is happening to society
-it is already very clear.
my intention will not be to further drown us in the scientifically understood reasons 'why'
-or the 'what' is happening in our brain.
my intention is not to sell advertising alongside; my intention is not to sell a book about..
or create an app product..
my only intention in writing my upcoming post, is to share:
how to initially avoid [most ideal] heal from [as necessary] and conquer [ultimately]; these online addictions
and help on how to raise your children in this secular world, and give them a fighting chance
against the avalanche; chronic bombardment of destructive and exploitive online content
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i know i will be pointing out the common denominator of 'shame';
the common denominator of the shame humans experience when they are doing something their conscience communicates is not okay; and/or society says is not okay.. culture, family/friends.. have messaged is not okay.
and that 'shame' humans are experiencing,
can be experienced by people battling eating disorders, people who steal, petty thieves, by people with physical drug/alcohol/food addictions, by people with online digital addictions; be they shopping, adult content, gaming..
the shame can be experienced from being poor.. feeling stupid.. long list.
it can also be experienced by the people who are making, contributing, selling products they consciously know are contributing to other peoples addictions..
it can be experienced by the people who are profiting from exploiting others.
it can be experienced by healthy, functional friends/family members who are ashamed their offspring is struggling with an addiction -a reflection they've done something wrong
-have you anything you feel the need to hide; keep secret [not the same as keeping things private; secure; safe]
if you are hiding something; shame will result.
if/when you experience shame; that is a good thing. it suggests your heart, mind, soul, spirit have not be 'hardened' -are not cauterized. -have not gone 'cold' have not been deceived, desensitized to the point of utter indifference; apathy. -or drifted to justification; rationalizations
in much more detail later, but..
things brought into the light...
the truth..
just as the Bible says and promises.. the truth; WILL set you free
notes for upcoming post:
Joyce Meyer [variable type of hardship/trauma here] <------- may, in fact, be the reason you are the way you are; the reason you do certain things you wish you didn't do
but don't let it become an excuse to stay that way.
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while writing this is a priority for me;
i won't be able to get to it for a couple weeks.
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Praise God, "thank you Jesus!" selah! hallelujah & amen
Berryessa Blue Zone Driveway Happy Hour August 2026 #vellumdays
"... this was the best berryessa blue zone driveway happy hour
we've ever had! -but not the best one we'll ever have!"
"THANK YOU!" friends & framily -the evening was great fun exactly because you were here to make it that way
so grateful for your delightful company, your delicious contributions to the food and dessert tables, and the cooler
we have the best neighborhood & neighbors anyone could ever ask for
love, gratitude, blessings to you each; to you all
until the next time...
"Cheers!" "hallellujah & amen!"
mrs mickanen adopts humanoids by (me!) mrs sandra mickanen
mrs mickanen adopts humanoids by (me!) mrs sandra mickanen
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