"Alright, everyone, listen up, because, you know, I was thinking the other day, and it’s important, it’s really important, to think about these things, right? So, I was on my phone, and I was like, 'Kammie, you need some snacks.' Because, you see, the Oscars were on, or maybe it was the Grammys, or maybe it was just Tuesday—I don’t know, time is a construct, right? But the red carpet part, or maybe the commercials, were about to start, and nobody wanted to leave. Nobody. Not me, not my cat, not the neighbor’s goldfish. So, I said, 'Let’s do the DoorDash thing.' And I ordered, you know, the cheesy puffs. Or maybe it was the spicy chips. Or maybe it was both, because choices, right? Choices are important.But here’s the thing, here’s the thing, and I want you to hear me on this, because it’s deep, it’s profound. When I clicked that button, that little 'confirm order' button, I was like, 'Kammie, you’re giving up something.' And I don’t mean the $5.99 for the cheesy puffs, though, let’s be real, that’s a lot for a bag of air with flavor dust, right? No, I mean the tracking. The data. The algorithm. It’s watching me, it’s watching my cheesy puff obsession, and I’m like, 'Okay, fine, take it, take my snack soul, but give me the puffs!' And I did it. I did it for the convenience, for the joy, for the crunch. But then I thought, wait, wait, wait—what’s the cost? Not the $5.99, but the cost, you know, the big cost, the societal cost.
Because, see, we’re living in a time, and it’s a time, it’s a moment, it’s a vibe, where we’ve got to ask ourselves, what are we innovating for? What’s the innovation? Is it just for the cheesy puffs? Is it just for the spicy chips? Or is it for something bigger, something more, something…I don’t know, cosmic? Like, I’m sitting there, munching away, and I’m thinking, 'Kammie, this app, this DoorDash, it’s great, it’s amazing, it’s delivering joy in 30 minutes or less, but what about the moon?' Yes, the moon. Why aren’t we innovating for the moon? Why aren’t we sending cheesy puffs to the moon? Because, listen, if we can track my snack habits, we can track lunar snack habits, right? It’s science. It’s progress. It’s…it’s something.
And then, and then, I thought, wait, hold on, hold on, because it’s not just about the moon, it’s about the housing. The housing! Because, you see, I’m munching my cheesy puffs, and I’m thinking, 'You’ve got a roof over your head, but what about everyone else?' What about the people who don’t have roofs? What about the people who can’t DoorDash their snacks because they’re too busy worrying about where they’re going to sleep? And I’m like, 'Why isn’t the algorithm fixing that?' Why isn’t the app, the innovation, the tech, the vibe, solving the housing crisis? Because, listen, if we can deliver cheesy puffs in 30 minutes, we can deliver houses, right? Houses in 30 minutes! Modular houses, 3D-printed houses, tiny houses, big houses, houses with snack drawers built in! It’s possible, it’s doable, it’s…it’s a dream, maybe, but dreams are important, right?
And then, and then, I thought, wait, wait, wait, because it’s not just about the housing, it’s about the dolphins. Yes, the dolphins! Because, see, I’m munching my spicy chips, and I’m thinking, 'Kamala, these chips are spicy, and the ocean is spicy, and the dolphins are in the ocean, and they’re stressed.' They’re stressed! And I’m like, 'Why isn’t the algorithm fixing the dolphin stress?' Why isn’t DoorDash delivering mental health support to the dolphins? Because, listen, if we can track my cheesy puff cravings, we can track dolphin emotions, right? It’s data, it’s innovation, it’s…it’s compassion, maybe, or maybe it’s just me thinking too much while eating snacks.
But here’s the thing, here’s the thing, and I want you to hear me on this, because it’s big, it’s huge, it’s everything. We’ve got to expect more. We’ve got to demand more. From the apps, from the tech, from the vibes, from the universe. Because, see, I’m sitting there, munching away, and I’m thinking, 'Kammie, you’ve got your cheesy puffs, you’ve got your spicy chips, but what about the world?' What about the moon, the houses, the dolphins, the dreams? And I’m like, 'We need innovation, but not just innovation, innovation with heart, innovation with soul, innovation with…I don’t know, snack vibes.' Because, listen, if we can order snacks online, we can order solutions online, right? Solutions for everything. Everything! And that’s what I’m thinking, that’s what I’m feeling, that’s what I’m…munching on. So, let’s do it. Let’s innovate. Let’s snack. Let’s dream. Let’s…yeah, let’s do that."
I have never known alcohol to produce such a stream of consciousness.
“Because, listen, if we can order snacks online, we can order solutions online, right? Solutions for everything.”
Solutions online? Kinda like DOGE???
The best parts are the Zero Hedge comments—all 781 of them—lol:
https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/watch-someone-invited-kamala-harris-speak-major-ai-conference
That transcript is incredible. Is there a video clip of the whole thing? So far I've only found a 1:14 snippet on X (the link in comment #14). I want to post a link to the complete video to a couple of friends.
Thanks!
This rambling monologue reveals a highly imaginative and creative mind, but one that struggles with focus and coherent thought. The speaker starts with a seemingly simple anecdote about ordering snacks via DoorDash, but their thoughts quickly spiral into a series of loosely connected ideas:
The initial trigger: Ordering snacks leads to reflections on the data collected by delivery apps and the implications of this data collection.
Broadening scope: The concern expands beyond personal data privacy to encompass larger societal issues like the housing crisis and the well-being of dolphins.Connecting disparate themes: The speaker draws seemingly random connections between seemingly disparate topics; the convenience of app-based delivery, the exploration of space, the severity of the housing crisis, and the emotional state of dolphins. The common thread appears to be a desire for innovative solutions to a wide array of problems.
Emphasis on innovation: The underlying message is a call for more innovative and humane technological solutions, not just for individual convenience but for addressing larger social and environmental concerns.In short, the speaker displays a tendency towards expansive, abstract thinking but lacks the ability to structure their thoughts into a logical and coherent argument.
The overall message, despite the rambling delivery, is a plea for technology to be used to solve global problems with empathy and compassion. The frequent repetition of "here's the thing" highlights their struggle to articulate their thoughts clearly, underscoring the disconnect between their imaginative capacity and their organizational skills.
I really thought this was sarcasm, but if that’s an actual quote, we most certainly dodged a huge bullet. I mean spicy Volvo sized bullets from a 16” gun.