Second Journal Entry
Post Date: 2025-02-03
Original Post: LinkedIn
Hello everyone,
I have added another journal entry to my website:
https://shane.oconnell.cc/journal/2025-02-03-the-time-i-was-hacked.html
This journal entry has three parts. The first part describes an experience I had a few years ago where I truly believe that my computers were hacked or remotely accessed. I think it is an interesting story, and I am hoping the story draws people in and convinces them to read the entire page. I thought carefully when writing the descriptions and I tried to be as accurate as possible based on what I can remember.
The second part is on an Intel paper that was published online a few years ago on some work that I did. There is a story around this paper that I explain on the page. If you read the whole thing you will understand my situation a lot better.
Reply 1 - LinkedIn Connection #8
[This person deleted their post after I replied to it]
Reply 2 - Shane O'Connell
I am trying to find a social group that understands my situation. I have experienced a lot of hostility from people and I do not understand the reason why. Your posts, for example, seem somewhat hostile to me. You commented on my last post in order to criticize it, and then when I explained myself, you deleted your reply. My perception is that people who know me are communicating amongst themselves and it does not appear they are saying positive things.
I am concerned that someone who does not know me very well might become involved in these hidden conversations without giving me the opportunity to give my side of the story. I want people to understand that if they hear something negative about me, it is possible that they may be hearing something that is not true. By giving this paper as an example, it makes people more likely to believe me if I claim that some people are treating me unfairly.
I would rather resolve the issue with the people involved and have a positive relationship with them. If I sue them, this will be less likely to occur.
Reply 3 - Shane O'Connell
For the record, however, I appreciate that you replied to my posts even if your last post seemed a little hostile. You might not be the only person who has the same opinion as you and I want to be able to respond to what you and others might be thinking.
Reply 4 - LinkedIn Connection #8
[This person deleted their original post after I replied to it]
Reply 5 - Shane O'Connell
Yeah that makes sense, I think a lot of people see things that way as well. I am trying to be careful what I say. I am hoping that after some time passes, people will think about it and decide that I did not say anything too bad.
As for unemployment I honestly am seriously hoping that we might be on the verge of an AI singularity. It seems like it would be very likely that it would come with basic income for everyone. It seems like it might not be that far away.