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Caring for All: The True Measure of a Nation

Robbie Ellestad

Dec 101 min read

Caring for All: The True Measure of a Nation

When we talk about progress, what are we really measuring? Is it GDP growth, faster cars, or bigger skyscrapers? For me, true progress is...

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The T in LGBTQ+: Why Solidarity Matters More Than Ever

Robbie Ellestad

Dec 32 min read

The T in LGBTQ+: Why Solidarity Matters More Than Ever

Let’s break down the rainbow alphabet soup we all know: L for lesbian, B for bisexual, G for gay, T for transgender, and then the...

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Refining Day: Embracing Empathy as the Core of Our Humanity

Robbie Ellestad

Nov 262 min read

Refining Day: Embracing Empathy as the Core of Our Humanity

Hello, dear readers—Oddly Robbie here. Today, let’s peel back the layers of our shared humanity, reflecting on a truth as old as time but...

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Rising Above the Noise: We Are Not Alone

Robbie Ellestad

Nov 194 min read

Rising Above the Noise: We Are Not Alone

Hello, dear readers. If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve felt it, too. That rising pressure in the air. The noise that comes not...

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Embracing the Metric System: A Quirky Call to Action

Robbie Ellestad

Nov 122 min read

Embracing the Metric System: A Quirky Call to Action

Hey there, fellow Americans! Let’s talk about something that’s been hanging over us for, oh, about 150 years: adopting the metric system....

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My VA Hearing Test, Apple’s AI, and the Bionic Future of Hearing Aids

Robbie Ellestad

Nov 53 min read

My VA Hearing Test, Apple’s AI, and the Bionic Future of Hearing Aids

Hey folks, it’s your friendly neighborhood Oddly Robbie here! I recently bit the bullet and went in for a hearing test at the VA—a...

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Nap Time, Reclaimed: Embracing Our Natural Sleep Rhythms in an Automated World

Robbie Ellestad

Oct 292 min read

Nap Time, Reclaimed: Embracing Our Natural Sleep Rhythms in an Automated World

Remember nap time when we were kids? We’d fight it, but there we were, tucked in for that midday rest. Funny how, as adults, we’re told...

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Leave the Campsite Better Than You Found It: Lessons for a New Technological Age

Robbie Ellestad

Oct 223 min read

Leave the Campsite Better Than You Found It: Lessons for a New Technological Age

I often hope that when my time on this planet comes to an end, I’ll leave it better than I found it. Simple actions like planting trees,...

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From Apps to Personal GPTs: How My Private Journal AI Became a Game ChangerBy Oddly Robbie

Robbie Ellestad

Oct 154 min read

From Apps to Personal GPTs: How My Private Journal AI Became a Game ChangerBy Oddly Robbie

Remember when “There’s an app for that” was the magic phrase that solved everything? Apps could organize your tasks, count your steps,...

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My Beef with Beef: Why I Choose Veganism

Robbie Ellestad

Oct 84 min read

My Beef with Beef: Why I Choose Veganism

Let’s talk food. As a vegan, I often get criticized. Some people can’t wrap their heads around why I’ve made this choice, while others...

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Hydrogen: The Future We’ve Been Waiting For? Or Just Another Energy Fad?

Robbie Ellestad

Oct 13 min read

Hydrogen: The Future We’ve Been Waiting For? Or Just Another Energy Fad?

Hey, Oddly Robbie readers! So, I’ve been thinking about hydrogen lately—yes, hydrogen . You know, the stuff that powers the sun and can...

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Finding Common Ground Amidst Global Conflicts

Robbie Ellestad

Sep 244 min read

Finding Common Ground Amidst Global Conflicts

In today's interconnected world, it's all too easy to become overwhelmed by the actions of powerful nations. Countries like Russia and...

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Finding Peace in What Is: Lessons from Unfairness and Living Simply

Robbie Ellestad

Sep 174 min read

Finding Peace in What Is: Lessons from Unfairness and Living Simply

Hey there, fellow wanderers of life! It’s Oddly Robbie, back to reflect on some things that may have gone sideways in my life, but...

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Universal Basic Income: A Quirky Dive into a Fairer Future

Robbie Ellestad

Sep 105 min read

Universal Basic Income: A Quirky Dive into a Fairer Future

Hey OddlyRobbie readers! Sorry I’m so down to the wire on this one, but I found I was about to go into a mechatronics program but the...

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Rethinking AI: Beyond the Myths of Sentience

Robbie Ellestad

Sep 33 min read

Rethinking AI: Beyond the Myths of Sentience

Ah, AI—the subject of late-night debates, Hollywood blockbusters, and more than a few doomsday predictions. It's the stuff of sci-fi...

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The Thin Line Between Home and Homelessness: My Journey and the Fight for Housing Security

Robbie Ellestad

Aug 274 min read

The Thin Line Between Home and Homelessness: My Journey and the Fight for Housing Security

The warmth of a home is something many of us take for granted. But for those of us who have faced the cold nights in a van...

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Tackling Hunger, the Oddly Robbie Way: Embracing the Weird, the Wonderful, and the Waste-Free

Robbie Ellestad

Aug 205 min read

Tackling Hunger, the Oddly Robbie Way: Embracing the Weird, the Wonderful, and the Waste-Free

In a world where millions struggle with food scarcity, the answer isn’t just about growing more food. It’s about using what we have...

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Experiencing the World's Cultural Diversity: My Journey Through Contrasting Cultures

Robbie Ellestad

Aug 135 min read

Experiencing the World's Cultural Diversity: My Journey Through Contrasting Cultures

Hey, OddlyRobbie here! Traveling has given me more than just a bunch of stamps in my passport; it’s provided a front-row seat to the...

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A Personal Reflection on Guns and Safety

Robbie Ellestad

Aug 62 min read

A Personal Reflection on Guns and Safety

A Childhood Memory I remember the time when my little brother discovered a small gun, a Ruger, in our parents' sock drawer in our small...

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Humanity’s Report Card: How Do We Measure Up in the Eyes of AI?

Robbie Ellestad

Jul 303 min read

Humanity’s Report Card: How Do We Measure Up in the Eyes of AI?

Hello, OddlyRobbie readers! Ever wondered what an advanced AI thinks about how well humanity is doing in being humane? Today, let’s dive...

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