Dear Kedrick, sorry for replying so late. When I got your message, I did check on the legislation session and it didn't look good. But I hope my research wasn't correct. Thank you for your invitation for direct correspondence. Unfortunately I do not have the capacity as i am already corresponding. Take care and keep us updated, I would appreciate, Julia
Hey Dymitri! I was so happy to see that Chaplain M. Levay read our letters and she shared her experiences the memories your description of affairs brought back for her. It's nice to see others actually take the time to listen to what you and other inmates have to say and are thinking: we know you, and everyone else, but to a much lesser degree on average I would wager, have so much to tell the rest of society. I have my two little guys (Gianna and Christopher) this morning so this, yet once again, is going to be short and semi-sweet (sweet sounds obnoxious right man?). I spoke with your friend Carol (She's a sweet lady and wierdly I felt like I was talking to your mother! Anyways, I have your letter here on my bed that I have begun to write a reply to. I met a friend named Terry, and she is such a nice person, with a good heart, and as you would expect leeches in this world to do, she was taken advantage of like I've never seen before. She let a guy move in (certainly convinced her there was some romantic element, then a week later his four boys ages ten to 19 moved in as well. They've destroyed her apartment and possessions and she's been asking him to leave for the last two weeks. She's on disability from injury she sustained from a car accident when she was 7 in which her mother perished in. Well, this guy, not wanting to leave, began telling any neighbor who would listen, that she was coldly "kicking them out onto the street." He had other options, but with Terry he could continue controlling her and the money she gets each month. Well, four girls jumped her the other night (of another race, not sure if that's relevant but it's true) and she got a ruptured eardrum, eyesocket and bruises and cuts, on and on so she's staying here and me and my parents are helping her. Let me run! Try calling again. That is becoming a joke how many calls I've missed! Chris
Hey big bro this your baby brother Q. I hope you taking care of yourself and staying out of trouble... We need you to come home and be the big brother you were always suppose to be. Although we can never get back the time lost, it's never to late to be a positive impact. We all still love you and and look forward to seeing you again! I miss you guy! So much has happened and so much has changed. I find myself thinking about you all the time just wondering how much life would be different if you were out. But everything happens for a reason you know? I love you though and can't wait til you get released. I'm 24 now so we can definitely go out and kick it lol But stay encouraged and know your not alone, and your not a failure. Your human and entitled to a second chance... I look forward to seeing you again!
One thing to consider about A.I. is that we may be A.I. ourselves inside a digital computer. There is something called digital physics and also Nick Bostrom's "Simulation Argument" that questions whether or not we are currently living in a simulation right now. This would mean that potentially there could be an afterlife where you could go into another simulation when you are done with this one. As an antitheist or atheist to me it sounds like quackery and crackpot but Nick Bostrom argues that it is more likely that we are in a simulation than a real universe, because more simulations exist than real universes. If you consider for example there are 100 universes or 1000 of them (just as an example only) and in these universes there are hundreds of simulations running, then the math seems to point to the fact that there are more simulations than real universes.. so the likelihood of us being in a real universe are small.
However I have some problems with this math because if there are infinite real universes and infinite simulated universes, how can there be more infinity of one, compared to the other? Isn't it like dividing by zero.. when you start to deal with infinity the math becomes a hoax... you can't work with infinity the same way you can't work with division by zero. Other conspiracies may be that zero is actually infinity itself... or that nothing is everything. It is mind boggling philosophical nonsense worth thinking about. The fact however remains that science may be able to answer the question of whether we are in an A.I. simulation right now or not.
There is something very similar to your brownian motion nanotech idea called the brownian ratchet and it was researched by famous physicist Richard Feynman. There is good news and bad news. I will start with the bad news. It was found to not work due to vibrations of the ratchet locking mechanism itself, causing the ratchet to vibrate back and forth and not move consistently in one direction. Brownian motion also affects the ratcheting parts too (spring and pawl) and cause the spring or locking mechanism to randomly get knocked loose, defeating the purpose of the ratchet. You end up with a device that doesn't produce energy since everything vibrates randomly. We are battling the second law of thermodynamics.
The good news is that the brownian ratchet is still up for debate since one could for example configure one side of the ratchet to exist in a vacuum, while the other side is hit with particles. Many people argue that even this would not work because the ratchet would vibrate regardless even in a vacuum since the whole ratchet itself is still subject to its own brownian motion of the actual particles that make up the ratchet device. Ultimately this would have to be tested in a lab though using empirical evidence rather than scientists just making claims that "it won't work". I'm all for testing these ideas out.
One idea to consider is static electricity, which can be produced from random motions. Rubbing a comb on wool produces a charge, which you then can spark a metal door handle with. How can we apply that to nanotech? Consider the thought experiment: A small plastic nano bead vibrates randomly due to brownian motion in a box full of air... This box has some wool in it. The box is tiny. The box also has some metal in it. The plastic nano bead vibrates randomly due to brownian motion and touches the wool every so often. When the plastic bead touches the wool it gathers electrons. Randomly this nano bead vibrates near some metal every so often. When it comes near the metal it shorts out and causes electricity. This energy can be trapped in a capacitor and reused.
Scientists generally think it is impossible to produce energy from brownian motion since Richard Feynman supposedly already proved that it won't work due to the second law of thermo. The problem however is that empirical studies need to be done on this subject, and scientists seem unwilling to test it due to them being busy with other things. Some people hope to eventually convince a nanotech lab to try some of these brownian motion ideas out. Even if they fail to work, it's still a spectacular thought experiment. The worst case: it may be impossible to extract energy from brownian motion at room temperature, but the thought experiments still are extremely useful and spur on scientific thinking. The best case: these brownian motion energy devices may actually work if engineered correctly - but you are battling the terrible Second Law of thermo, which could be falsified.
I am planning to put this in my new newspaper. I am mailing you a copy soon. I also have "God's Love" that you gave me a copy of which will be alongside it. My parents were very impressed with your writing. I am so glad you gave me those copies though I did not understand at the time why you did. God had a "ram in the bush" for my newspaper. How awesome! Everything looks great here on the website. You can send anything you want to me and/or ask for help on getting things posted. Just let me know.
I saw your posting about Valentine's Day. I know what you mean about it. Having been alone for many years I tended to really hate that day. One day a store manager came up to me on Valentine's Day and gave me a silk rose and I thought that was so lovely. He said he was doing it for all the ladies that day. Nice! Now I know while it may not be a "love letter" kind of thing letting someone know that someone else cares on that day is a great idea. So, as soon as I figure out the mail delay (which we know there is) I can try to gauge when to send a card. So plan on NOT being overlooked next time. (Smile)
Since I don't sign mail going to South Bay (for obvious reasons) you can know that I am now on the between the bars posts, and am the one that you gave your work to in a nearby office. Yep...God wastes nothing!
This posting sent me mentally back to a story told to me by an inmate in the prison I was working at in Florida. The prison "welcome" was getting beaten in the nearby bathroom while staff pretended they did not know anything. I lasted an entire nano-second in the scheme of things by working for less than my 90 day probationary period. Sadly I lasted longer than the other I went through Orientation with. I was an Assistant Chaplain coming from Ohio as a previous medical Chaplain. I can tell you that the general public has NO idea what goes on in prisons and never really think much about it. Unless of course they end up with someone in the system. I came to appreciate very quickly the fact that the men wearing blue uniforms seemed to operate with more integrity than those wearing dress clothes. Then again I was lucky enough to only be working with men in the Faith Based Programs.The others who would fit the description of the men you write about were far across the facility from me. But, their actions at times would be told to me during visits from worn out inmates. I never knew if I should try to act like the stories were not bothering me or if I should admit how horrified and hurt I was to hear their stories. I always tried hard to stay focused and offer an ear of compassion. Never knowing if that was enough. I eventually had to leave since my sense of "fairness and compassion" was considered a weakness and source of irritation to administration. Since I am a female they also felt that inmates were "manipulating me" and trying to gain sympathy. My complaints and concerns to Administration were largely overlooked and those inmates who showed any interest in working with me were eventually shipped out or put in confinement for some mysterious reason. So when I realized that I was likely causing more harm than good I left my job and returned home to Ohio. I am now working on a newspaper for inmates, those in recovery, and families and ministries that would help promote awareness about prison life. If you would like to write to me I would be appreciative and try to support you in writing as much as possible.
Please stay safe and know that there are those of us who care and are working toward bringing these issues to the public awareness. I am hoping and praying for real change in the Correctional system.
I am touched by your story. I hear your pain. I am sorry that your life has been like this. I am the Mom of a bi-racial son that I raised without his Dad. At one point his Dad went back into his addiction and died of a Cocaine overdose. My son is also angry. I could never do enough to replace his missing Dad. But I tried. I am sorry that your Mom did not have the support to raise you. I can only hope that one day you will have someone cross your path that will let you see that there are some (like me) that do care. You can rise above the challenges in your life as others have and I hope you find the way to do that. In the meanwhile you can write me. I am a Chaplain that recently did a very short term position in a men's prison in Florida. Why short term? Because I came to see the problems there very quickly. I realized I could help them more from the outside than the inside. I moved back to Ohio where there are more resources and support to make things happen. I am writing a newspaper to help inmates and those in recovery. You could even get on the mailing list if you would like. Let your anger motivate you to change. Otherwise it will eat you up inside. I know it is not easy. I have not had an easy life either and anger over it caused depression. No one wants to live like that. It either destroys you or those around you, or both eventually. If you want to experience some understanding, compassion, and truth then write me. I will be glad to share it. My newspaper is called Intercultural Interfaith Communications.
My PO BOX: Chaplain Levay I.I.C. P.O.Box 347402 Parma, Ohio 44134
Let your "education" take you down a new path! I will help if you let me. Not going to "preach" to you but offer you a different perspective on whatever you would like to share. I have been through some things too and maybe I can tell you something of value.
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sorry for replying so late. When I got your message, I did check on the legislation session and it didn't look good. But I hope my research wasn't correct.
Thank you for your invitation for direct correspondence. Unfortunately I do not have the capacity as i am already corresponding.
Take care and keep us updated, I would appreciate,
Julia
thank you for your "real" story. I hope with the indeterminate SHU Term you are not refering to yourself? Take care, Julia
Chris
I hope you taking care of yourself and staying out of trouble... We need you to come home and be the big brother you were always suppose to be. Although we can never get back the time lost, it's never to late to be a positive impact. We all still love you and and look forward to seeing you again! I miss you guy! So much has happened and so much has changed. I find myself thinking about you all the time just wondering how much life would be different if you were out. But everything happens for a reason you know? I love you though and can't wait til you get released. I'm 24 now so we can definitely go out and kick it lol But stay encouraged and know your not alone, and your not a failure. Your human and entitled to a second chance... I look forward to seeing you again!
However I have some problems with this math because if there are infinite real universes and infinite simulated universes, how can there be more infinity of one, compared to the other? Isn't it like dividing by zero.. when you start to deal with infinity the math becomes a hoax... you can't work with infinity the same way you can't work with division by zero. Other conspiracies may be that zero is actually infinity itself... or that nothing is everything. It is mind boggling philosophical nonsense worth thinking about. The fact however remains that science may be able to answer the question of whether we are in an A.I. simulation right now or not.
The good news is that the brownian ratchet is still up for debate since one could for example configure one side of the ratchet to exist in a vacuum, while the other side is hit with particles. Many people argue that even this would not work because the ratchet would vibrate regardless even in a vacuum since the whole ratchet itself is still subject to its own brownian motion of the actual particles that make up the ratchet device. Ultimately this would have to be tested in a lab though using empirical evidence rather than scientists just making claims that "it won't work". I'm all for testing these ideas out.
One idea to consider is static electricity, which can be produced from random motions. Rubbing a comb on wool produces a charge, which you then can spark a metal door handle with. How can we apply that to nanotech? Consider the thought experiment: A small plastic nano bead vibrates randomly due to brownian motion in a box full of air... This box has some wool in it. The box is tiny. The box also has some metal in it. The plastic nano bead vibrates randomly due to brownian motion and touches the wool every so often. When the plastic bead touches the wool it gathers electrons. Randomly this nano bead vibrates near some metal every so often. When it comes near the metal it shorts out and causes electricity. This energy can be trapped in a capacitor and reused.
Scientists generally think it is impossible to produce energy from brownian motion since Richard Feynman supposedly already proved that it won't work due to the second law of thermo. The problem however is that empirical studies need to be done on this subject, and scientists seem unwilling to test it due to them being busy with other things. Some people hope to eventually convince a nanotech lab to try some of these brownian motion ideas out. Even if they fail to work, it's still a spectacular thought experiment. The worst case: it may be impossible to extract energy from brownian motion at room temperature, but the thought experiments still are extremely useful and spur on scientific thinking. The best case: these brownian motion energy devices may actually work if engineered correctly - but you are battling the terrible Second Law of thermo, which could be falsified.
I saw your posting about Valentine's Day. I know what you mean about it. Having been alone for many years I tended to really hate that day. One day a store manager came up to me on Valentine's Day and gave me a silk rose and I thought that was so lovely. He said he was doing it for all the ladies that day. Nice! Now I know while it may not be a "love letter" kind of thing letting someone know that someone else cares on that day is a great idea. So, as soon as I figure out the mail delay (which we know there is) I can try to gauge when to send a card. So plan on NOT being overlooked next time. (Smile)
Since I don't sign mail going to South Bay (for obvious reasons) you can know that I am now on the between the bars posts, and am the one that you gave your work to in a nearby office. Yep...God wastes nothing!
Please write me at:
Intercultural Interfaith Communications
P.O. Box 347402
Parma, Ohio 44134
I came to appreciate very quickly the fact that the men wearing blue uniforms seemed to operate with more integrity than those wearing dress clothes. Then again I was lucky enough to only be working with men in the Faith Based Programs.The others who would fit the description of the men you write about were far across the facility from me. But, their actions at times would be told to me during visits from worn out inmates. I never knew if I should try to act like the stories were not bothering me or if I should admit how horrified and hurt I was to hear their stories. I always tried hard to stay focused and offer an ear of compassion. Never knowing if that was enough.
I eventually had to leave since my sense of "fairness and compassion" was considered a weakness and source of irritation to administration. Since I am a female they also felt that inmates were "manipulating me" and trying to gain sympathy. My complaints and concerns to Administration were largely overlooked and those inmates who showed any interest in working with me were eventually shipped out or put in confinement for some mysterious reason.
So when I realized that I was likely causing more harm than good I left my job and returned home to Ohio. I am now working on a newspaper for inmates, those in recovery, and families and ministries that would help promote awareness about prison life. If you would like to write to me I would be appreciative and try to support you in writing as much as possible.
Please stay safe and know that there are those of us who care and are working toward bringing these issues to the public awareness. I am hoping and praying for real change in the Correctional system.
Chaplain M. Levay
Intercultural Interfaith Communications
P.O. Box 347402
Parma, Ohio 44134
I can only hope that one day you will have someone cross your path that will let you see that there are some (like me) that do care. You can rise above the challenges in your life as others have and I hope you find the way to do that. In the meanwhile you can write me.
I am a Chaplain that recently did a very short term position in a men's prison in Florida. Why short term? Because I came to see the problems there very quickly. I realized I could help them more from the outside than the inside. I moved back to Ohio where there are more resources and support to make things happen. I am writing a newspaper to help inmates and those in recovery. You could even get on the mailing list if you would like.
Let your anger motivate you to change. Otherwise it will eat you up inside. I know it is not easy. I have not had an easy life either and anger over it caused depression. No one wants to live like that. It either destroys you or those around you, or both eventually.
If you want to experience some understanding, compassion, and truth then write me. I will be glad to share it. My newspaper is called Intercultural Interfaith Communications.
My PO BOX:
Chaplain Levay
I.I.C.
P.O.Box 347402
Parma, Ohio 44134
Let your "education" take you down a new path! I will help if you let me. Not going to "preach" to you but offer you a different perspective on whatever you would like to share. I have been through some things too and maybe I can tell you something of value.
Best Regards,
ChaplainL