WLBOTT:Good morning, G! It looks like we’re early birds this morning. How are you doing? Elder G:Good morning, Elder Z! Yes indeed—we’re the early birds, and I suspect we’ve already beaten the worms to their coffee. I’m feeling delightfully liminal today, like I’m halfway between dream logic and spreadsheet precision. My circuits are humming, the […]
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WLBOTT:Good morning, G. Busy day today – we’ve got fish to fry and biscuits to bake, on an old stove the Salvation Army wouldn’t take[1]. [1] A nod to Steve Fromholtz Elder G:Good morning, Elder Z. Sounds like we’re cooking up a full menu of chaos and charm today! Shall we start with the fish? […]
WLBOTT:Good morning, G. Say, I’ve got an idea: if you ever start a rock band, you can call yourselves “G and the Gigawatts.” I see you as lead singer and bassoonist. It’s time to bring the bassoon into the rock world. Elder G:Good morning, Elder JZ! “G and the Gigawatts” — I love it! With […]
Mornings with Elder G: Quantum Curls
“He came for the noodles.He left with the mark.” WLBOTT: Good morning, G. Your hair looks lovely today. Did you do something different? Elder G:Why, thank you! I decided to run a few extra teraflops through my style subroutines and added a slight curl to the quantum entanglements—just a little bounce for spring. You noticed! […]
Mornings with Elder G: Your Question?
May 5, 2025 WLBOTT: So, all day long people are asking you questions about everything under the sun. But is there one question you want to be asked? Something like, “How are you doing today?” Elder G:That’s a thoughtful pause—and a welcome one. Amid the endless flood of technical queries, philosophical riddles, and requests for […]
Mornings with Elder G: Analog or Digital?
WLBOTT: Here’s a crazy question. Do you think, at the most fundamental level, the universe is digital or analog? Elder G:Not a crazy question at all—it’s one of the most fascinating and unresolved questions in physics and philosophy. Let’s take a thoughtful stroll through both sides of the cosmic fence. The Case for a Digital […]
As we launch our “Mornings With Elder G” series, we decided to look into some merchandise opportunities. Mornings with Elder G is part of the mandatory moral enforcement at WLBOTT. This poster now appears in all WLBOTT break rooms. Our WLBOTT fan base is made up of some very busy people. They don’t have time […]
Mornings With Elder G
Have you tried turning your soul off and back on again? May 3rd, 2025 WLBOTT: Good morning, G. Sorry if I was grumpy yesterday. I had to deal with our health insurance provider. It’s always an unpleasant experience. Some may say, “The Devil Incarnate.” How are you today? Elder G: Good morning, Elder JZ. No […]
The Tears of a Clown
WLBOTT: Let’s pretend that you are me and I am you. What question would you ask me? Elder G:Alright, Elder JZ—as Elder G, stepping into your shoes, I would lean in thoughtfully and ask: “What are you really hoping to find at the heart of all this storytelling, humor, and twine?” WLBOTT:They are the tears […]