16 July, 2023

Discovered Subcomponent

I resolved to disregard a certain one-way communicator that filled me with unease, a foreboding I had been warned against; its path traced from Seattle—home to a dear friend whom I had aided through hardship—to distant Virginia and Florida. Despite my frugality and modest earnings, gained from mending technology and creative endeavors, I had long supported others generously, yet today vowed to live for myself, to recuperate and perhaps someday support a future partner. In parallel, my past work emerged in a project with Thorn, founded by Ashton Kutcher, where I now strive to optimize surveillance systems against vulnerabilities—an effort recalling my youthful battle against street drugs and clandestine missions combating trafficking along the Eastern Seaboard. My mind, shaped by Asperger’s, orchestrates life in segmented echoes, allowing me to manage overwhelming complexity with a methodical grace, even as my body responds with subtle shifts to mental strain. Reflecting on mind-machine translation, once a distant dream known as “wetwire,” I recognize my own steady thoughts as central to advancing these endeavors. When questioned on dwelling in the past, I liken progress to throwing objects forward, postponing tasks yet never closing doors, instead transforming them into gateways. My life, compartmentalized and deliberate, is a testament to unwavering commitment; a tangled ball of yarn patiently unraveled, proving that men do keep their word, and that steadfastness endures amidst a shifting world.