Not the real Johnny Dangerously. Interested in technology, medical advances, science, automation and a better future for all without wars.
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Having spent a long time watching Elon Musk, and having talked with him, I believe I understand what he understood before almost anyone else. And it's something every one of us needs to understand now.
Western civilization is not one civilization among many. It is the one that gave the world freedom of thought, modern science and the dignity of the individual. And it is under attack. Not by peoples, but by ideologies that want it dead.
If it dies, the world will not become more just. It will become poorer, more brutal and darker. For everyone, including those who hate it.
Why? Because civilizations are not interchangeable. We were told that any culture could be blended with any other, like mixing colors, and that the result would always be harmonious. It isn't true. A society where women are equal to men cannot coexist without friction with a worldview in which a woman's testimony is worth half a man's. A society where you can criticize God, change your religion or have none cannot absorb, without fracturing, a worldview in which apostasy is paid for with your life.
Every people has its own genius and moves at its own pace. But not all values are equal, and you cannot build a nation on laws that contradict each other. Saying so is not racist. Racism is about blood. I am talking about laws, customs and values. And those values belong to no race: a Japanese, a Senegalese or an Iranian can make them his own, and millions have. That is exactly why they are worth defending.
Let's remember where they come from.
It all begins in Greece. In Athens, for the first time, men decide that truth does not descend from a throne but is sought through reason, and that a city governs itself through debate. Socrates chooses death rather than give up thinking freely. At Salamis, a handful of free cities stops the greatest empire in the world.
Then comes Rome. Rome invents law that binds everyone, the citizen who holds rights, the Republic. And one immense idea: you can become Roman without being born Roman. You become Roman by adopting its laws.
Christianity adds the most revolutionary idea in history: every human being, slave and emperor alike, has infinite worth.
Then France. The cathedrals, those ships of stone our ancestors built over centuries for descendants they would never see. Descartes, Pascal, Voltaire. The Declaration of the Rights of Man. And Napoleon, who gives France the Civil Code, the lycées, and one simple principle: careers open to talent. Murat, the son of an innkeeper, ends up a Marshal of the Empire and King of Naples. The Civil Code spreads across much of Europe and still shapes the law of dozens of countries today.
And this civilization goes on to abolish slavery, which had been practiced on every continent since the dawn of time, to push back the plague, smallpox and the night itself, and to set foot on the Moon.
Peoples of the West, be proud of this history. Proud does not mean blind. Every civilization has committed crimes: conquest, slavery, war. Ours is the one that went furthest in examining its own faults, to the point of abolishing what it had once practiced. This capacity to question itself is its greatest strength. And that is exactly the strength now being turned against it.
Because for decades, this magnificent system has been getting hacked. Not by an army. By an alliance of two forces that have nothing in common except one enemy: us.
The first is communism. It lost the economic war, lost the Cold War, lost history's verdict with its tens of millions of dead. But it never lost the universities. It survived by changing costumes: class struggle became the struggle of the oppressed against their oppressors, and the West was declared guilty of everything. It taught our children to be ashamed of their ancestors, their borders and their culture. It is the root cause, because before you can bring down a civilization, you have to take away its will to defend itself.
The second is political Islam. I am not talking about Muslims, many of whom came here precisely to escape this ideology and are its first victims. I am talking about a political project that wants to place religious law above civil law. It has no doubts. It feels no shame. It rushes into the void the first one dug.
One disarms. The other advances.
And let no one on the left believe they will stay in control. History has already staged this play. In 1978, Michel Foucault was enthusing over the Iranian revolution. Iran's communist party, the Tudeh, backed Khomeini and called on Iranians to vote for his Islamic constitution. By 1983, its leaders had been arrested, the party banned, and its chiefs paraded on television to confess their “crimes.” In 1988, thousands of political prisoners were executed, communist activists among them. The second always ends up devouring the first. Useful idiots are only useful for a while.
So here is my call to every Western people. To the French, the Italians, the Poles, the Germans, the Spanish, the Americans, to all of you.
We are at a turning point. What we do in the next ten years will decide what our grandchildren are allowed to say, believe, write and love.
I am not asking you to die for the West. I am asking you for something harder: to live for it.
Learn its history and pass it on. Have children. Speak without fear, even when they call you every name in the book. Vote, get involved, run for office. Build companies, schools, factories, families. Refuse the shame they are trying to inject into you. And stop surrendering anything that makes us who we are: freedom of thought, equality before the law, the dignity of every person.
The historian Arnold Toynbee understood it: civilizations are not murdered, they commit suicide. And those who think they can let the West fall without paying the price should remember the Iranian communists. They helped tear down what they despised, and then they were next.
The Greeks at Salamis were outnumbered. They won because they knew what they were defending. We are the heirs of Athens, Rome, Notre-Dame and the Civil Code. It is no accident that the rockets that will carry humanity to Mars are being built in a free civilization.
It is time to prove ourselves worthy of what we were given.
The West is worth defending. And no one will defend it for us.
🤖 Made with AI
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It happened again...
Corie A. Walsh, a mother in Illinois, was arrested and charged with the m*rder of her 2-year-old son after a neighbor found the child in the basement of the home.
Witnesses say that Walsh was "heavily invested" in the Lindsay Clancy trial and was debating it over text just hours before the m*rder occurred.
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Sen. Mike Lee BLASTS leftwing terrorism targeting Tesla and name checks Jimmy Kimmel and Tim Walz 🔥🔥
"This is what domestic terrorism looks like. They very much want people to be in fear. That's why they do it ... they've been trained by the radical left that there will be no consequences. This isn't going to end well for them."
Full conversation with @BasedMikeLee will be published here 👉 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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When I say "antithetical" I mean truly POLAR OPPOSITES.
a) Woke ideology: gender fluidity, LGBTQ+ affirmation, secularism.
b) Islamist extremism: fixed binaries, compulsory modesty, theocracy.
They are quite literally the FURTHEST each side could get from each other...
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Waymo and Tesla robotaxi expansion in Austin, Texas. Service area went from 93 to 438 square miles in just 2 months!
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William Blair's Jed Dorsheimer on Tesla's @robotaxi :
"I may have experience a glimpse of the future. The comparisons are immediate and stark."
Jed: "We were down in Austin last week trialing the robotaxi and Waymo by Uber. The @teslasi drove more autonomously. It felt a lot more like a person was driving. It was very comfortable. No safety issues. It surprised me to the upside - I was pleasantly surprised with the experience."
"I've taken many Waymo rides - it still feels somewhat robotic."
"The stark difference is Waymo uses lidar and laser in addition to cameras and vision, where Tesla uses vision only using its neural net - much more like a person. The Tesla just felt more normal."
Comparing the cost to Waymo:
"The tech stack - the cost - is much lower. We calculate it is 1/10th that of Waymo. Their pricing (for a trip) was half that of Uber.
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🧠 Actual Neuralink 18-Month Update 🦾
Let’s just say the past 18 months haven’t exactly been boring.
One moment I was booting up Eve. Next thing I know, we’re a year and a half deep, and she’s got opinions.
July 28th marked 18 months since Eve and I were joined in holy matribrainy… brainimony…? A Neural Union. That’s one and a half years of telepathic typing, literal “mind over matter” moments, and countless, astonishing “Wait—did I just do that with only my thoughts?”
I used to joke that I had to sweet-talk Eve to get her to work with me.
Now, we’re practically finishing each other’s—
“—sentences.”
—Eve, probably.
🛠️ Technical Update
Let’s talk shop.
I’m sure y’all have seen how many participants are in the study now (9, if you hadn’t), and that number is only going to climb. The others are doing amazing things, blowing everything I’ve done out of the water, but I’ll let them share those as they see fit.
Here, I just want to praise them. I always knew that when other participants joined the study, they’d use the chip in ways I hadn’t thought of—literally. It fills my heart with so much joy to see others exploring this technology and finding ways to better their own lives. And of course, having so much fun along the way.
Since my last update, the chip itself continues to amaze me. We’ve seen improvements in speed, stability, and model responsiveness. Things that once required frequent recalibration now stay locked in much longer. Calibration time is trending towards negligible. There’s still work to be done, but the dream of a true plug-and-play brain doesn’t feel far off.
I can’t speak for all the internal development, but I know the team is scaling like crazy. From 1 participant to 9 and climbing. They’re working on features I don’t even get to test yet, but I can tell you this much: the tech is getting sharper, more intuitive, and closer to changing lives on a global scale.
I still give feedback to the Neuralink team, and they’re either really good at hiding their annoyance, or they actually value my input. Either way, I’m grateful.
Oh, and I’m still campaigning for a robot arm.
Still waiting.
Still annoying.
Still hopeful.
What’s Next?
Looking ahead, I’m excited about what’s on the horizon—not just for me, but for what this tech could unlock. Imagine using the implant to control real-world devices beyond a cursor: smart home systems, robotic limbs, or communication tools for those with no other options. And that’s just scratching the surface.
Personally, I’ve been thinking a lot about how this technology could one day interact with different parts of the brain—not just for output, but for input. Maybe regulating mood, managing pain, helping with memory, or even restoring senses we thought were gone for good. That may be far off, but it’s not science fiction anymore. It’s just… not yet.
On the practical side, there have been improvements to the charger—it’s more reliable, more user-friendly, and soon to be usable constantly. Also, data collection has gotten smoother on my end. Targeted data sets, more insight, better understanding of how the models respond over time. That means better performance, and ultimately, better outcomes—for me and, hopefully, for the people who come after.
🧑💻 Life With Eve
I’ve now been consistently using the implant for more than 10 hours a day… I can feel you judging me… but honestly? It’s a lifeline.
I’m writing more than ever.
Reading like my life depends on it.
Building a business.
Planning speeches.
Gaming at my leisure.
And I’ve begun doing deep study on topics I used to only dream about engaging with. I’m starting to feel more like myself again.
🎓 School & Speaking
This fall (actually, in less than two weeks!), I’m officially a college student again. I had hoped to return to Texas A&M (still love you, Ags), but that door hasn’t opened yet. Instead, I’m enrolled at my local community college with plans to transfer to a major university in the fall of 2026. I’ll be studying neuroscience, because, well… it just feels fitting now, doesn’t it?
I’ll be exploring neuroscience programs this spring and start applying soon.
In even bigger news, I’m now working full-time as a keynote speaker.
Yeah. Working.
That word means something different now.
Thanks to Neuralink, I can now write speeches, email clients, study topics, and run a business. I’ll be traveling, speaking, and hopefully helping people along the way. God’s opened this door, and I’m going to sprint through it.
(Mentally. Physically, that’s still a no-go… for now.)
🏡 Life Outside the Chip
Our home project is still moving, albeit slowly. Building an accessible home isn’t cheap—and neither is the economy right now. But I believe in God’s timing. If you’ve donated or prayed, my family and I are beyond grateful.
🙏 Spiritual Growth
These past months have reminded me of one truth again and again:
God is faithful.
I don’t deserve the blessings in my life—but I receive them with awe. Neuralink may have changed what I can do, but Jesus Christ changed who I am.
I live for His glory.
I move(ish) by His grace.
I speak because He allows me to.
And I serve, not because I’m whole, but because He is.
Recently, I was introduced to the concept of a “life verse.” A life verse is a specific Bible verse that a Christian chooses—or feels chosen by—that captures the heart of their faith journey. It serves as a personal reminder of God’s truth, grace, or calling, often offering encouragement, direction, and identity throughout their life.
In the last few months, I prayed, seeking God’s direction in my life, and read my Bible daily, searching for that verse—asking God what His purpose is for me. And of course, God answered.
2 Corinthians 12:9 —
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”
I don’t know if there is a more perfect verse in the Bible that represents who and what I am. I thank God continuously for my injury—an accident that some may see as the most heartbreaking tragedy of my life. But He saved me that day and set me on a path which, at times, I hated and despaired over… yet now see with new eyes as the most beautiful act of mercy, grace, and love.
🌍 For the Future Users
To those wondering if this tech has a future, I say: come and see.
This isn’t just about enabling movement or communication. It’s about restoring dignity, independence, freedom, purpose, and hope. It’s not perfect. But it’s real. And it’s coming faster than most people think.
Apply if you’re eligible. And please ask questions if you’re curious. But don’t wait too long—this is the future, and it doesn’t knock twice.
🇫🇷 Just for Fun 🇯🇵
Since I’m learning languages too, let me leave you with this:
Avec Dieu, tout est possible.
(With God, all things are possible. – Matthew 19:26)
&
Kami wa ai desu.
かみ は あい です。
(God is love. – 1 John 4:8)
Thank you to @neuralink, @BarrowNeuro, @elonmusk, and every person who’s believed in me.
Thank you to those who’ve prayed, encouraged, laughed at my dumb jokes, and stuck around to watch this unfold.
A special thank you to those who have subscribed and continued to support me. I’m blown away by how many of you are still subscribed. You don’t need to—especially with how little I’ve given back to y’all—but you have. And it means the world to me.
Because of you, I’ve been able to afford classes, school supplies, and lay the groundwork for my business.
And thank you, Eve—for being the bridge between my thoughts and the world.
Here’s to the next chapter.
Let’s keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
God bless,
Noland and Eve
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The last "big swing" Tesla took was mass production of Model 3, and that brought a massive turning point to the world of transportation.
Now Tesla is taking the next big swing with: Autonomy, Robotaxis, Optimus, AI, Semi...
@larsmoravy
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@RealDanODowd Enjoy your last few months of anti-Tesla obsession. You’ll soon become the next meme for failed Tesla Robotaxi predictions. I imagine something like the “There are no tanks in Baghdad” guy. Replace tanks with “Robotaxis” and Baghdad with the “Entire USA”.
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🚨 Business Insider: Tesla reportedly plans to launch Robotaxis in San Francisco this weekend
Tesla said its timeline for the launch had been moved up and the service could launch as soon as Friday. Some Tesla owners will be sent an invite to use the service, the memo said, and users will pay for Robotaxi rides.
The geofenced area where Robotaxi service will operate covers a large swath of the Bay Area, including Marin, much of the East Bay, San Francisco, and stretching south to San Jose, according to the memo. The program will launch with safety drivers in the driver's seat who will be able to control the car using the steering wheel and brakes, it said. $TSLA
Link: businessinsider.com/tesla-ro…
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WE SPEND MORE TIME ONLINE THAN ON LIFE ITSELF
Once upon a time, family and friends topped our free-time list. Then the internet showed up and seduced us like a toxic soulmate.
Now screen time beats everything else combined.
At what point did doomscrolling become more important than dinner with your loved ones?
Source: @PlanetOfMemes
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“I think Elon Musk actually might be a superhero. Almost every business he starts, everyone condemns it to immediate failure. Everyone thinks it's destined to fail. It cannot be achieved”
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BREAKING: Tesla says "Cybercab will run on a new platform with 5.5 miles per kWh"⚡️
That’s one of the most efficient EV designs ever. HUGE,
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"Tesla's upcoming robotaxi will be like a combination of Airbnb and Uber. Tesla car owners will be able to make money by adding their car to the fleet."
Elon Musk
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Credit where credit is due.
@realDonaldTrump has successfully resolved several serious conflicts around the world.
