pulvinar

Yes, once they can be made to quietly jump on to a counter, like a cat.

That's my impression too, that my thoughts are a hybrid, where I'll think in a rapid sequence of whole concepts and visual flashes, and then summarize that in my inner voice "for the record", as a jumping-off point for the next batch of thoughts. But I don't have much control over this, as my inner voice is hard to shut up for any length of time, always giving a running narrative.

There are different grades or constructions of hardcovers. What you're describing is likely a cheap adhesive casebound. At the other end are the lay-flat hardcovers with sewn signatures and a specially constructed flexible spine. Those are a joy to read.

Don't be so hard on them. Their COBOL program is probably limited to 80 character records, so they'll fit on a punched card.

Sorry but for the record, that's a frequently repeated but unsourced misattribution. Earliest variant found is from 1951.

The earliest I could find in newspapers is December 1978 ($169 in Danbury CT).

Lots of other products named "Concept II" too.

The chart defaults to ending at 2025. Move the right timeline marker all the way to the right (today).

Jump down to the Cause section. Millions of high-powered electric kettles being switched on during a popular show's break.

You're probably looking for Koomey's Law, though it has also slowed down.

If you're looking for farmers who aren't averse to tech, there are a number with YouTube channels. They're also the sort who love to talk to people. That may skew their opinions from the norm, of course.