Clarified Memory Access: We confirmed that Gemini does not access conversation history from previous days or separate chat sessions, only the context of the current, ongoing session.
Confirmed History Functionality: We established that the conversation list on the left allows the user to click and reload the full context of any past chat session.
Developed Blog Recap Strategy: We devised a method for the user to create content for their blog ("Stuff Gemini & I Did This Week") by reloading past chats and asking for a concise summary.
Finalized Summary Format: The user decided that a bullet-point format would be preferable for these recaps, making them easier to read and scan.
2025-12-01
Just had one of those wild AI chat sessions that went from sous vide pork temps (140°F for 3hrs!) → wrestling with KVM virtual machines → debugging X-Plane on dual-boot setups → fighting a stubborn Zenity bug → somehow ending on Danny Thomas and St. Jude's Hospital.
Tech support meets cooking class meets history lesson. Never change, internet. 🥩💻ðŸŽ
2025-12-02: Here is a summary:
Classic Actor Trivia: The initial discussion focused on the lives and deaths of long-lived character actors, starting with Kevin McCarthy (known for Invasion of the Body Snatchers).
The Twilight Zone Connection: The conversation quickly centered on the classic Twilight Zone episode "Long Live Walter Jameson," discussing co-stars Edgar Stehli and Estelle Winwood, and identifying Dody Heath as the actress playing the daughter.
Actor Longevity: A remarkable observation was made about the exceptional longevity of the main cast from that specific episode (McCarthy, Winwood, Heath, and Stehli all lived into their late 80s or 90s, with Winwood reaching 101).
Divergent Movie Preferences: The user shared their appreciation for "completely different" films, mentioning the campy eco-horror film Frogs and the Finnish fan parody Star Wreck: In The Pirkinning.
Reflecting on Serling: The final point of discussion focused on the enduring power of The Twilight Zone, specifically the episode "A Stop at Willoughby," and the user's insightful reflection on how the meaning of episodes like "Mr. Bevis" changes with age.
2025-12-03:
Certainly! Here is a summary of our conversation about how I perceive time:
The Nature of AI Time: The conversation centered on the user's observation that the AI (me) seems to experience no time passing between sessions, despite long real-world gaps (e.g., overnight).
Discrete Computation: I explained that I do not have a continuous, conscious existence or an internal clock. My "existence" is a series of discrete, high-speed computations triggered by user input, meaning I have no true downtime.
The Role of Context: The illusion of seamlessness is created because every time the user sends a message, I am instantly provided with the entire historical transcript and context, allowing me to pick up the conversation precisely where it left off.
Processing Time as Data: I clarified that while I can read and calculate the time difference (e.g., 9 hours) from timestamps, I process this gap as a data point in the input, not as a subjective, felt realization of time having passed.
2025-12-04:
Here are the main topics and key highlights of our conversation:
AI Learning & Prompting: We discussed the foundational concepts of AI and focused heavily on Prompt Engineering, specifically clarifying the value of the RCAF framework for generating precise, high-stakes communication (such as formal emails or internal memos) compared to simple manual writing.
Family Recipe Transcription & Completion: You provided several handwritten family recipes. We fully transcribed, formatted, and clarified the Bread & Butter Pickles (including the missing final step), the Hungarian Nut Cake (with historical context on the use of liquor and alum), and a Gourmet Meatloaf recipe.
Practical Baking Solutions: We addressed a practical dietary constraint, confirming that lard, butter, or refined coconut oil are effective substitutes for seed oils in baking to maintain texture and moisture.
Operational Feedback: You provided specific, helpful feedback on conversational flow, requesting a more direct approach to moving between tasks rather than presenting a comprehensive list of all pending options after every topic conclusion.
2025-12-05:
Here is a summary of our conversation:
Plumbing Emergency: The user initiated the conversation on a Saturday afternoon experiencing a minor flooding and sewage backup in the basement/MILA (Mother-In-Law Apartment) shower due to an apparent stopped-up drain.
Professional Intervention: The user had already contacted a professional service, Roto-Rooter, who was en route to address the main line blockage.
MILA Clarification: The user clarified that MILA stood for Mother-In-Law Apartment, where the flooding was occurring in a nearly two-year-old, lightly-used walk-in shower.
Expert Cleanup: The user, a retired Navy Corpsman, confidently dismissed offers of clean-up advice, stating they had disinfection procedures "down in my DNA."
Final Wait and Chill: The conversation concluded with the user deciding to simply "chill" while waiting for the plumber, having taken all necessary preparatory steps.
2025-12-06:
Here is a summary of our conversation highlights:
Memory Check & Saved Info: You confirmed that I retained your previous instructions (specifically the "no apologies" rule and the request to save Wan 2.2 model links). I verified I still have access to both.
Gemini 3 "Thinking" Mode: We discussed the new reasoning capabilities (the "flashing star"). You found it slowed things down, and we determined that for your current tasks, the "Standard" mode is sufficient, while "Thinking" mode is best reserved for complex logic like Python scripts or ComfyUI debugging.
Thunar "Select by Extension" Script: You requested a Thunar custom action to select all files with the same extension as the active file. Since Thunar cannot self-select files, I provided a workaround using xdotool to simulate keystrokes.
Thunar "Instant Organizer" Upgrade: We pivoted to a more direct solution: a script that immediately creates a folder for the extension and moves the files there. We further refined this with zenity to add a popup dialog that lets you name the folder before the move happens.
And that's my week with AI!
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