Probability and statistics are part of the high school math curriculum for the majority of students in California and we have our share of compulsive gamblers. Just because a person knows something doesn’t make sense does not assure they won’t do it.

For me, the YouTube algorithm is the worst thing about YouTube. I consistently shows crap that is either very low quality or uninteresting. I use YouTube all the time, but just use my subscriptions or search. The front page is junk.

Hey, I’m following you now (or rather, my dog is https://pixelfed.social/dobiedogj).

Back in my working days, I had the WFH option and after some experimentation I determined that I was most happy and productive if I was in the office on Monday and Tuesday (most weeks) and home the rest of the time, in spite of having a long commute. Socializing at work is often undervalued.

Ya, and if you shop online put purchases in your shopping cart and let them sit for a few days.

That’s silly. Everyone knows they are called motes.

Maybe try for therapy dog certification. Appropriate training and testing is available in some places, not sure about Mississippi. Many hospitals and nursing homes recognize it and will allow certified dogs and handlers into their facilities.

For an ESA, all you really need is a therapist’s note, but recognition isn’t guaranteed.

When my daughter was in middle school our dog sent her texts quite often.

Plumbing.

I have a pair of crows that I feed regularly, but they aren’t what I would call friendly. They won’t come within about six meters. I’m hoping this will improve over time, but It’s been about five years so I doubt it.

An unkindness of ravens?

Viola, with proficiency somewhere between beginner and just plain bad. But it’s still fun (for a given value of"fun").

Maybe Toki Pona?

Judging by the link in the OP, the concern is the possibility of ICE or other federal agents breaking in. It’s not the same as dealing with a random intruder. About the best you can hope for is to slow them down, maybe giving you time to get away or for legal assistance and the media to arrive.

Given that, I’d concentrate on making the house more sturdy: steel framed doors, steel rolling garage door, properly installed security bars/screens on windows and so forth. And maybe start with a solid masonry house.

Probably not realistic for most people, but then a few years ago I wouldn’t have considered the risk realistic either, and here we are.