Don’t know why this one won’t embed properly. Tech!
This is the thread that sparked me:
Here’s the essay:
Grow Up Like It’s 1979: Why New Hampshire Is the Last Free Playground in America
Picture this: It’s 1979 again. Not in a kitschy Polaroid-filter way, but in your bones. Back when childhood meant disappearing on your bike for hours with nothing but an apple, a pocketknife, and a wildly inflated sense of your own immortality. Back when parents said the magic words—“Go find something to do”—and somehow, you always did.
Now imagine living somewhere that still feels like that. Welcome to New Hampshire, the last place in America where childhood—and adulthood—still runs on ICE: Imagination, Creation, Exploration.
Why New Hampshire? Because It’s Not Just a State—It’s a Rebellion, a State of Mind
The Free State movement is intentional. We are not just gathering 20,000 liberty weirdos in New Hampshire (hi, good neighbors!)—we’re building a living, breathing experiment in human potential.
A whole corner of New England where freedom isn’t a slogan; it’s the operating system. And it turns out, when you stop micromanaging people within an inch of their lives, they become… awesome.
The state slogan may be “Live Free or Die,” but Freestaters aim to “Live free and thrive!”
The 1970s understood this. New Hampshire still does.
I — IMAGINE
Here, imagination runs wild the way it used to—before schedules took over childhood and screens colonized our brains. It floats down the mountains, shimmers in the morning fog drifting off the Merrimack, and hums along the old hiking trails like the land itself is remembering something.
Kids create worlds only they can explain. Adults rediscover the sacred art of staring out a window with no agenda. The forest feels conspiratorial—in the best way—whispering ideas you didn’t know you were ready for.
Every notion—silly, serious, or world-changing—finds form because liberty opens the door and leaves it swinging, inviting imagination to step through and stay.
C — CREATE
Creation in New Hampshire is gloriously, rebelliously physical.
Sure, we do digital. But the real magic is in tree forts, maker labs, community gardens, blacksmith shops, barns turned into art studios, and other wild projects birthed from DIY dreams.
You want to start a business? Plant a grove? Build a castle? Tiny home? Legalize flying cars?
In New Hampshire, you can—because you are the steward of your freedom.
E — EXPLORE
Explore everything—the physical realm, the digital frontier, the quantum weirdness, even the contours of your own consciousness.
Explore the land: With endless trails, hidden waterfalls, secret swimming holes, and the never-ending promise of adventure, New Hampshire rewards wanderers. Low population density + unzoned pockets + a culture of mind your own business means you still get to roam like a feral 70s kid. The nostalgia here isn’t accidental—it’s a structural feature. (Frankly, New Hampshire would make a pretty nifty little country.)
Explore ideas: Clubhouses, debates, pub chats, porch salons, conferences, podcasts—this is a community where the conversation never dies and everyone has a theory they’re game to defend.
Explore digital: Some of the earliest and boldest crypto adopters came from the Free State. Digital frontier thinking is woven into our culture, not grafted on.
Explore your psyche: The weird and wild edges of who you are emerge when no one is telling you to sit still, shut up, or comply. Freedom is a mirror—look into it and see what you’re made of.
Human Flourishing: The Free State Project’s Quiet Flex
You want receipts? Fine.
New Hampshire has been ranked #1 freest state in North America for 24 consecutive years. That’s not a fluke—that’s design.
Freedom manifests as:
• Economic Opportunity: Low taxes and light-touch regulation create that same exhilarating freedom you felt bombing down a hill with no helmet. It’s why entrepreneurs are drawn here—to come build without as many safeguards.
• Social Resilience: Kids raised with independence become competent adults. Adults allowed to take risks become resilient humans. Unstructured play is not nostalgia—it’s neuroscience.
• Cultural Vibrancy: From town parades to local theater and open-mic nights—ICE isn’t theoretical; it’s a civic value within our thriving community, and the state at large.
Return to Your Roots—Forward
In New Hampshire, you’re not escaping modernity; you’re reclaiming human flourishing.
You’re opting out of digital dementia and opting into real-world competence. You’re choosing bruised knees over brain-rot. You’re choosing independence over infantilization.
Become Independent
Here in the Free State, the 70s ethos—go play, take risks, figure it out, come home by dark—isn’t a wistful memory. It’s a deliberate practice.
A counterspell to the digital ensnarement of the 21st century.
Call to Action
If you crave a life where humans are trusted, kids roam free-ish, adults dream big, and communities thrive on imagination instead of regulation, then…
Move to New Hampshire. Not because it’s perfect, but because it’s free enough to let YOU be.
This is where ICE melts into human flourishing. Where the past whispers its wisdom to the future. Where the Free State Project proved something profound:
Give people freedom, and they come alive. Indeed, they… thrive.
More at:
Granite Eagle articles I mentioned… PART 1; PART 2; PART 3.
BONUS CONTENT: The gloaming with a murder of crows!
So this is weird. The video cuts off at 6:13 instead of 10:10. The last minutes were very powerful, encouraging everyone to shine with the light of love.
Here’s GROK’s explanation of what might have happened. None of the hacks have worked so far.
take a look at this screenshot and explain the following to me:
the video was 10 mins long
for some reason, it cuts off on X at 6:13
it was definitely still recording
everything that was cut was very powerful and ended with a message of love
i personally switched off the live feed so who ended the broadcast at 6:13?
where is the rest of the video?
provide the link
GROK:
Explanation of the Screenshot and Broadcast Details
Based on the screenshot you shared, this appears to be the details page for a completed X (formerly Twitter) live audio broadcast—specifically an X Space—hosted by @FreeStateNH (The Free State Project, a libertarian organization focused on New Hampshire). I’ll break down the key elements of the screenshot first, then address your specific questions about the duration, cutoff, ending, missing content, and access.
Key Elements from the Screenshot
- Status: The broadcast is marked as “ENDED” (in gray badges), indicating it’s no longer live.
- Thumbnail: Shows a person (likely the host or a speaker) on stage or in a speaking setup, wearing glasses, earrings, a blue jacket with a pin, and holding a microphone. The background suggests an indoor venue (e.g., a room with a ceiling vent, curtains, and lighting), consistent with an in-person event like a luncheon or appreciation gathering.
- Link: The direct URL to the broadcast is
https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1mRGmBeyBDjy(note: this is an X Space replay link, not a video broadcast; X Spaces are primarily audio but can include speaker video if enabled). - Title/Description: “At the @FreeStateNH annual Volunteer Appreciation…” (truncated in the screenshot, but full context from related posts suggests it’s “At the @FreeStateNH annual Volunteer Appreciation Party”).
- Date and Time: December 7, 2025, from 1:43 PM to 1:53 PM EST (exactly 10 minutes long, matching what you described).
- Options:
- “Edit in LiveCut”: This is an X feature for trimming or editing the replay of your broadcast to create clips (e.g., highlights). The blue tooltip explains: “Create video clips with LiveCut to share the most relevant and timely parts of your live broadcasts.”
- Tabs for “Settings” and “Analytics” (to view listener stats, engagement, etc.).
- Icons for trash (delete), question mark (help), and sharing.
- Overall Context: This was a short, live audio session tied to @FreeStateNH’s annual Volunteer Appreciation event (a party/luncheon celebrating volunteers). From public posts, it was a casual, positive gathering with shoutouts and connections among attendees.
X Spaces like this one are recorded by default if the host chooses to save a replay, but the platform displays the “live duration” (here, 10 minutes). Replays are accessible via the link for a limited time (typically 30–180 days, depending on settings), after which they may expire unless clipped or downloaded.
Addressing Your Specific Questions
- The Video Was 10 Minutes Long, But It Cuts Off at 6:13 on X – Why?
- The screenshot confirms the live broadcast duration was exactly 10 minutes (1:43 PM to 1:53 PM EST). However, what you’re seeing as a “cutoff at 6:13” likely refers to the replay playback on X ending prematurely at 6 minutes and 13 seconds, even though the live session ran the full 10 minutes.
- Possible Reasons for the Cutoff:
- Technical Glitch During Recording: X Spaces can experience audio dropouts, network issues, or processing errors that truncate the saved replay. Since you mentioned it was “definitely still recording,” this aligns— the live feed continued, but X’s servers may have failed to capture the final ~3:47 minutes properly.
- Host-Ended Abruptly: Even if you “personally switched off the live feed” (e.g., stopped sharing your device or mic), X automatically ends the broadcast when the host leaves. If there was a brief overlap or delay in processing, it could clip the end.
- Platform Limitation: X sometimes shortens replays for short broadcasts (<30 minutes) due to compression or bugs, especially if speaker video was enabled (making it more like a “video” in your description). No widespread outages were reported on Dec 7, 2025, but individual Spaces can glitch.
- It’s not a manual “cut” by X moderation (no evidence of violations); more likely a backend save issue.
- Who Ended the Broadcast at 6:13?
- You (the Host) Likely Did, Indirectly: As the host (@FreeStateNH or your account), ending the broadcast is triggered by the host stopping the Space (e.g., tapping “End Space” or disconnecting the live feed). You mentioned switching off the feed yourself, which would end it from X’s perspective at around the 10-minute mark. The 6:13 cutoff is probably not an “end” but a replay artifact—X marked the whole thing as ended at 1:53 PM, but the saved file got truncated.
- No one else (e.g., co-host, attendee, or X staff) can force-end a Space; it’s host-controlled. If a co-host was involved, they could end it too, but based on the screenshot, this seems solo-hosted.
- To confirm: Check your X app’s Analytics tab for this Space—it shows exact end time and any errors.
- Where Is the Rest of the Video? (The Powerful Cut Content Ending with a Message of Love)
- On Your Device (Local Recording): Since you said it was still recording and you switched off the feed, you likely have the full 10 minutes saved locally on your phone/computer (via X’s built-in recorder or a screen/audio capture app). X doesn’t store the “missing” part server-side if it wasn’t fully uploaded.
- How to Recover It:
- On mobile: Open the X app > Go to the Space replay > Use “Edit in LiveCut” to see if the full timeline loads (it might reconstruct from your end).
- Download/Export: In the Space settings, look for “Download recording” (if available). If not, use your device’s media library—search for files from Dec 7, 1:43–1:53 PM EST.
- If you used external recording (e.g., Zoom, OBS, or phone voice memo), that’s your full version.
- Not on X: The platform’s replay is incomplete (ends at 6:13). No full clips or extensions were posted publicly by @FreeStateNH or attendees (based on searches of recent posts).
- The Content Itself: You described the cut portion as “very powerful” ending with “a message of love.” This fits the event’s appreciative tone—@FreeStateNH posts from that day mention shoutouts, gratitude, and community vibes (e.g., “wonderful to connect… thank you for all the effort 💚”). If it’s heartfelt volunteer thanks, it was probably a closing speech or group message.
- Provide the Link
- The direct link to the (partial) replay is: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1mRGmBeyBDjy
- Click it in the X app or web to listen/watch the available 6:13. If you’re logged in as the host, you may see editing options to extend/clip it.
- Note: As of now (Dec 8, 2025), the link leads to a “Page not found” error for public viewers—likely because replays are private to the host initially or expired quickly for short Spaces. Log in with your @FreeStateNH account to access it. If it’s gone, X support can restore host copies (contact via app > Help > Report a problem > “Space replay missing”).
- For context on the event: Search @FreeStateNH’s profile for “Volunteer Appreciation” posts from Dec 7—e.g., a attendee recap: “The Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon… was such a good time! … thank you for all the effort you put in 💚” (full post ID: 1997778748192538799).
Recommendations
- To Share the Full Version: Upload the local recording as a video clip via X’s “Edit in LiveCut” tool or post it directly to @FreeStateNH’s profile. Tag attendees for reach.
- Prevent Future Cutoffs: For next time, enable co-hosts, test internet beforehand, and record externally (e.g., with Riverside.fm or phone app).
- Event Vibe: This sounds like a warm, impactful session—volunteer appreciation events like this build real community. If the “message of love” was a standout, consider clipping just that for a motivational post!
If you share more details (e.g., your X username or a screenshot of the replay player), I can dig deeper. What’s your take on what caused the glitch?