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  1. Comment on What possession(s) do you have that continue to delight you every time? in ~talk

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    It is something which lasts a long time, and it is good for travel!

    It is something which lasts a long time, and it is good for travel!

  2. Comment on What possession(s) do you have that continue to delight you every time? in ~talk

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    Absolutely, and I’ve used such an analogy before as well. I hope there is an internet UPF free revolution!

    Absolutely, and I’ve used such an analogy before as well. I hope there is an internet UPF free revolution!

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  3. Comment on What possession(s) do you have that continue to delight you every time? in ~talk

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    I have been interested in a 3D printer for sometime, but I’m not sure I’ll get sufficient use out of it to justify the cost or space in the house (for the printer and anything I end up making!)....

    I have been interested in a 3D printer for sometime, but I’m not sure I’ll get sufficient use out of it to justify the cost or space in the house (for the printer and anything I end up making!). What do you tend to use yours for?

    3 votes

  4. Comment on What possession(s) do you have that continue to delight you every time? in ~talk

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    Do you find the issue now is needle in a haystack or change in all content on the internet that makes it less enjoyable?

    Do you find the issue now is needle in a haystack or change in all content on the internet that makes it less enjoyable?

    2 votes

  5. Comment on What possession(s) do you have that continue to delight you every time? in ~talk

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    I’ve tried both and I prefer aeropress. More varied ways to brew. It’s also a lot simpler/easier to clean and no need for a stove so there’s that bonus too.

    I’ve tried both and I prefer aeropress. More varied ways to brew. It’s also a lot simpler/easier to clean and no need for a stove so there’s that bonus too.

  6. Comment on What are some professions, crafts, competitions, or activities in which being older is considered advantageous? in ~talk

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    As a joke answer, in the rejuvenation olympics, getting old (but staying healthy) is how you win!

    As a joke answer, in the rejuvenation olympics, getting old (but staying healthy) is how you win!

    3 votes

  7. Comment on How to pass the time when you have nothing to do at work and just your phone? in ~talk

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    You could probably prop a tablet up against the laptop screen? But also, what does your boss say when you say you have done all the work you can do? If you have no specific tasks, what are you...

    You could probably prop a tablet up against the laptop screen?
    But also, what does your boss say when you say you have done all the work you can do? If you have no specific tasks, what are you meant to do in that downtime? If it was me I would say go learn skill xyz that might be useful for the company.

    9 votes

  8. Comment on How to pass the time when you have nothing to do at work and just your phone? in ~talk

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    I would assume someone is working if on a laptop tbh. Much more so than in their phone.

    I would assume someone is working if on a laptop tbh. Much more so than in their phone.

    8 votes

  9. Comment on Never forgive them - On digital platforms vs users in ~tech

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    Yes, I agree and I think we are all here to a certain extent because tildes and similar sites don’t suffer from the same pressures because they are not profit/revenue generating. But for services...

    Yes, I agree and I think we are all here to a certain extent because tildes and similar sites don’t suffer from the same pressures because they are not profit/revenue generating.
    But for services which have to be commercial by their nature (music streaming needs to pay for rights for example), then this seems to be the natural order of things, at least at present.

    4 votes

  10. Comment on Never forgive them - On digital platforms vs users in ~tech

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    To a certain extent, is this behaviour not a product of the network effect combined with ruthless competition? As a digital service, it seems if you aren’t growing, you are dying (or at least at...

    To a certain extent, is this behaviour not a product of the network effect combined with ruthless competition? As a digital service, it seems if you aren’t growing, you are dying (or at least at risks of acquisition). This would then lead to such growth focussed behaviour.

    If service could insulate/moat their product from network effects (and winner takes all outcomes), we would see less homogeneity, greater diversity and hopefully more respectful behaviour to customers.
    The question is, how can that be achieved…

    6 votes

  11. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    I bought it a year ago, and never got into it because of the micromanaging. Is it worth the micromanaging?

    I bought it a year ago, and never got into it because of the micromanaging. Is it worth the micromanaging?

    2 votes

  12. Comment on ‘Unprecedented risk’ to life on Earth: Scientists call for halt on ‘mirror life’ microbe research in ~science

  13. Comment on What possession(s) do you have that continue to delight you every time? in ~talk

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    I also enjoy Aeropress, and a hand grinder. It’s really paid for itself by making much better coffee than the local cafe. What mechanical keyboard do you have? I’ve been thinking about getting one...

    I also enjoy Aeropress, and a hand grinder. It’s really paid for itself by making much better coffee than the local cafe.

    What mechanical keyboard do you have? I’ve been thinking about getting one for some time to try and type faster for longer at work.

    3 votes

  14. Comment on The confusing reality of AI friends in ~tech

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    I’m not sure I agree social media is a harmless vice to be honest. I find its effects insidious. To be honest I’ve probably been on Tildes too much recently too…

    I’m not sure I agree social media is a harmless vice to be honest. I find its effects insidious. To be honest I’ve probably been on Tildes too much recently too…

    22 votes

  15. Comment on What’s your “I didn’t know I needed that” item? in ~life

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    I bought that cup for my mum and she really liked it (but balked when I told her the price a year later). A good idea

    I bought that cup for my mum and she really liked it (but balked when I told her the price a year later). A good idea

    4 votes

  16. Comment on What’s your “I didn’t know I needed that” item? in ~life

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    Don’t forget space constraints in the kitchen! I’m forbidden to buy anymore kitchen gadgets :(

    Don’t forget space constraints in the kitchen! I’m forbidden to buy anymore kitchen gadgets :(

    5 votes

  17. Comment on New website shows you how much Google AI can learn from your photos in ~tech

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    As with any tool it’s not evil in itself. However, people upload photos without any thought of privacy concerns and this shows how much information can be automatically extracted and then...

    As with any tool it’s not evil in itself. However, people upload photos without any thought of privacy concerns and this shows how much information can be automatically extracted and then associated with your identity. That’s a tool that could definitely be used for bad/evil if desired.

    3 votes

  18. Comment on New website shows you how much Google AI can learn from your photos in ~tech

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    Thanks for your comments. All very good points, and I agree nothing unique here but thought it was a good example of how much information can be automatically extracted from images.

    Thanks for your comments. All very good points, and I agree nothing unique here but thought it was a good example of how much information can be automatically extracted from images.

  19. Comment on New website shows you how much Google AI can learn from your photos in ~tech

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    Useful information thank you. However, just because they don’t do it now doesn’t mean it won’t be used in future, or by other apps with access to your image library.

    Useful information thank you. However, just because they don’t do it now doesn’t mean it won’t be used in future, or by other apps with access to your image library.

    11 votes

  20. Comment on New website shows you how much Google AI can learn from your photos in ~tech

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    True, but sometimes a change of context is all you need to change how something is perceived!

    True, but sometimes a change of context is all you need to change how something is perceived!

    7 votes