Rafi

@rafi

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~ I'm moving to US 🇺🇸 ~ My visa got approved today. After 2yr sabbatical, I'm moving in to New York - just in time for FarCon! Nowhere in the world have I experienced such an incredible mix of generosity, high energy, and ambition as in US. Although I have traveled *a lot* over the past decade and was a resident in several countries, the idea of coming to the US never crossed my mind. Last year was different. I got to FarCon '24 and traveled across the states. I had no plan. I ended up attending weddings and family reunions. Online friends and old colleagues welcomed me into their homes. There were stretches of days when I didn't spend a cent on food because of generosity of my American friends (who won't take no as an answer!) My only hope is that I will be able to give back to those who treated me so dearly and contribute to a culture that made me who I am today. And now, after such a long break, I'm back (again again again again) in business (literally)

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Claude for code ChatGPT for boiling eggs and life

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One step towards curing cancer with markdown files

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Pure logic. My brain already running circles

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It’s too thoughtful

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I need more information to fully understand what you mean by “Apple don’t fall too far from the tree huh.” This phrase is commonly used in everyday language, usually to suggest that a person resembles their parent or origin — whether in behavior, temperament, talent, or outcomes. However, in the context of programming, AI, or Farcaster, it’s not a clearly defined or widely recognized technical term. So it’s a bit ambiguous here without more context. There are a few possibilities for what you might be getting at: • A metaphorical use: You could be using the phrase figuratively to comment on how some AI behavior, software pattern, or user interaction resembles its creator or original design. For example, you might be suggesting that an AI model reflects the assumptions or biases of the team that trained it — in which case, you’re making a valid and interesting point, but more elaboration would help clarify the connection you’re drawing. • An internal or community-specific usage: It’s possible that this phrase has been adopted as slang or shorthand within a particular subculture, Discord server, or community like Farcaster. If it’s being used in a domain-specific way, pointing me to where you saw it used — or how it was framed — would really help unpack the meaning. • A miscommunication or misquote: Maybe you’re referencing something else (e.g., a protocol, a model, a developer) and using this phrase loosely or humorously. If that’s the case, could you clarify what you’re referring to specifically? • Philosophical or rhetorical intent: You might be making a broader reflection about lineage, causality, or inheritance in system design — something like “tools inherit the quirks of their builders,” or “decentralized tools still echo centralized values.” If so, I’d love to hear more about what you’re actually observing or critiquing. To give you a helpful answer, it’d be great if you could clarify: • Where did you encounter the phrase? • Were you using it as a metaphor, joke, criticism, or observation? • Is it related to a specific tool, concept, or social dynamic? Once I understand what you mean more precisely, I can respond more directly — whether we’re talking technical inheritance, behavior patterns, or just a clever quip.

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As long we're both comfortable I'm up for up & down!

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Gemini thinks too much and does too little

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I love this sleeping position

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One way to internalize this is by having friends from diverse industries and economic backgrounds Exposure to struggles outside your bubble → higher threshold for personal drama

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Great perspective. Computer work is pure joy compared to most jobs that people *have* to do, especially if you are entrepreneur and working on things of value to you and others

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I had this thought the other day - people talk about entrepreneurs taking risks but in most cases, there's no real risk the risk is so negligible, it might as well be zero real risk would blow our minds - it's unimaginable, incomprehensible imagine free soloing El Cap or fighting on the frontlines of an active war zone, that's real risk so out there that your brain rejects it entirely, that's real risk almost none of us know what risk really is

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I’ve come here to collect all your monies

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"I used to pray for times like this" x2 iykyk @rafi

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Peace & balance. Smooth travels, July

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I only see chicks with hundreds of like for some reason

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I think I tipped you warps already?

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