GreasyGoose's recent activity
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Comment on We can’t stop checking our phones while watching TV or movies – and it’s affecting the quality of shows in ~tv
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Comment on We can’t stop checking our phones while watching TV or movies – and it’s affecting the quality of shows in ~tv
GreasyGoose Link ParentAgreed! It's fun and more stimulating to gauge the interaction since you must depend on body language, mannerisms and other features vs English shows. However, if possible, I watch all media with...Agreed! It's fun and more stimulating to gauge the interaction since you must depend on body language, mannerisms and other features vs English shows. However, if possible, I watch all media with subtitles since it's easier to process.
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Comment on I'm tired of dismissive anti-AI bias in ~tech
GreasyGoose Link ParentTo add onto this, even before “AI” was mainstream in the last few years, we’ve still had chatbots or phone trees, not to mention poorly trained offshore firms sources for customer service or tech...To add onto this, even before “AI” was mainstream in the last few years, we’ve still had chatbots or phone trees, not to mention poorly trained offshore firms sources for customer service or tech support.
There’s already a bias against the technology in terms of usefulness when someone has to go thru 10 million prompts or the right phrases/statements. This is all just to have something escalated to a place where your problem can be solved.
So when a business touts “we’re unrolling XYZ to make things better, now with AI” the general public is skeptical at best, cynical at worst that it just adds another layer of getting screwed.
I’ve personally been involved in airgapped systems developed with LLMs used in EHR software. The amount of charting providers have to do is a whole other conversation but the amount of “hallucinations” which happen is unnerving.
I personally have no problem with them using it as a tool, similar to UpToDate as a reference, but when they automate the whole thing, it’s going to be super shitty that you were misdiagnosed due to an automatic review of your health records and test results.
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Comment on Light Phone III begins shipping on March 27th in ~tech
GreasyGoose Link ParentAfter finding a very old Gen 5 iPod Classic in storage, it’s slowly starting to call my name as well.After finding a very old Gen 5 iPod Classic in storage, it’s slowly starting to call my name as well.
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Comment on Confess your food crimes in ~food
GreasyGoose LinkMost are normal methinks so they hardly stand out. I love cheese, so more of it is added to dishes than is the norm. Pizza, pasta, sandwiches, even just eating cheese and crackers. “Napalming the...Most are normal methinks so they hardly stand out.
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I love cheese, so more of it is added to dishes than is the norm. Pizza, pasta, sandwiches, even just eating cheese and crackers.
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“Napalming the jungle” as the oatmeal would state. That’s code for love for sriracha on many items.
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Melted butter on toast/English muffin topped with jam. Extremely unhealthy and my wife was horrified the first time seeing it. Now, it’s one of her guilty pleasures as well.
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Comment on What do you do with your diplomas? in ~life
GreasyGoose LinkI think mine is in one of my old office bins that frankly should be cleaned out. Any place that’s required proof, I’ve just paid the fee to have transcripts sent over. Other than that, I see no...I think mine is in one of my old office bins that frankly should be cleaned out. Any place that’s required proof, I’ve just paid the fee to have transcripts sent over. Other than that, I see no reason to throw it up anywhere.
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Comment on Light Phone III begins shipping on March 27th in ~tech
GreasyGoose LinkDespite the price, I like the idea of this and am adding it to my 'research and let's see' list of dumb(er) phones. Why? I eventually want my phone to roll back to a device for simple...Despite the price, I like the idea of this and am adding it to my 'research and let's see' list of dumb(er) phones.
Why? I eventually want my phone to roll back to a device for simple communication. What defines simple? I haven't decided yet, but I will likely want phone calls and texts, perhaps email. Another Tildes poster spoke of keeping an iPod Touch-esque old iPhone nearby for everyday items that require it, such as 2FA, Lyft, Uber, WhatsApp, and others.
Knowing myself, it would cut down on pocket-pull phone use, as one doesn't whip out a Steam Deck or Switch in an instant versus playing Tsum Tsum on their iPhone.
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Comment on Original ‘Looney Tunes’ no longer available on Max in ~tv
GreasyGoose LinkAt a certain point, piracy starts to become more about archival vs being cheap. Sure, there will always be free riders regardless, but when a site like PTP has over 300K titles, not torrents, it...At a certain point, piracy starts to become more about archival vs being cheap. Sure, there will always be free riders regardless, but when a site like PTP has over 300K titles, not torrents, it speaks volumes vs streaming.
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What trustworthy resources are you using for AI/LLMs/ML education?
Every company is trying to shoehorn AI into every product, and many online materials provide a general snake oil vibe, making it increasingly difficult to parse. So far, my primary sources have...
Every company is trying to shoehorn AI into every product, and many online materials provide a general snake oil vibe, making it increasingly difficult to parse. So far, my primary sources have been GitHub, Medium, and some YouTube.
My goal is to better understand the underlying technology so that I can manipulate it better, train models, and use it most effectively. This goes beyond just experimenting with prompts and trying to overcome guardrails. It includes running local, like Ollama on my M1 Max, which I'm not opposed to.
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Comment on This could be the beginning of the end for fire insurance in California in ~finance
GreasyGoose Link ParentNot to argue your point which I think is valid and where we should be thinking long term but I wonder how much space we’re talking about. What I’m getting at in fire/flood/hurricane areas, how...Not to argue your point which I think is valid and where we should be thinking long term but I wonder how much space we’re talking about.
What I’m getting at in fire/flood/hurricane areas, how much would we actually have to relocate if the actual statement was “let it burn/flood”?
Obviously a massive undertaking of a project however for a country as large as the US, there seem to be fewer and fewer current spaces which are populated and less prone to these events.
Another one I can think of are the mountain states fighting over the water supply which is drying up. Basically, a lot of this all coming seemingly at once but are really due to sticking our collective heads in the sand for years on end.
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Comment on Any Tildeans who have lived in China or Russia and the West? What were the differences in the daily lives of average people? in ~life
GreasyGoose Link ParentFrankly, as someone who has served, I trust the discipline, ROE, and training of military vs police forces. To be clear, I don’t advocate for the police to be militarized. However, since...Frankly, as someone who has served, I trust the discipline, ROE, and training of military vs police forces.
To be clear, I don’t advocate for the police to be militarized. However, since departments across the US aren’t standardized and anyone can join, the quality of people you get is much lower.
The shit you see on body cam videos (begrudgingly at that) released would not fly.
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Comment on Any Tildeans who have lived in China or Russia and the West? What were the differences in the daily lives of average people? in ~life
GreasyGoose Link ParentI found that amusing recently in Paris (particularly around Versailles) where there tended to be teams of 3 casually walking around “patrolling”, eg shooting the shit. Berets, full kit but just...I found that amusing recently in Paris (particularly around Versailles) where there tended to be teams of 3 casually walking around “patrolling”, eg shooting the shit.
Berets, full kit but just cradling M4s with magazines and obviously just getting through the day. Most tourists, including myself, ignored them, since it seemed normal.
America, weapons aren’t visible despite the number of them to citizens, but do something funky and suddenly you have backup of 20 officers in tactical gear up your ass.
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Comment on The Scoville levels on the Hot Ones sauces are misleading in ~food
GreasyGoose Link ParentHonestly, this makes me want to look at the sauces I’ve picked up over the years in my cabinet. Most are great, and I can tolerate some hot stuff imo, but there are a few that I definitely regret...Honestly, this makes me want to look at the sauces I’ve picked up over the years in my cabinet. Most are great, and I can tolerate some hot stuff imo, but there are a few that I definitely regret purchasing. Those are the ones that literally hurt as they’re going through my system and not just a “hot” flavor in the mouth or throat. Moreso pain in the stomach or intestine. I don’t suffer from heartburn from any other foods either so whatever is in them is nuts.
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Comment on "Americans get screwed because they can’t read" in ~society
GreasyGoose Link ParentSomewhat relevant to this, as someone who used to assist research managers by reviewing and creating performance appraisals, some people's brains just work differently. The whole book smart vs...Somewhat relevant to this, as someone who used to assist research managers by reviewing and creating performance appraisals, some people's brains just work differently. The whole book smart vs street smart kind of thing along combined with becoming a product of their environment. For example, a critical element might look like,
"All data entry completed within 2 days of receiving reports from the PI (Principal Investigator). In order to be Fully Successful in this element, there must be not more than 3 failed instances of data entry within the 2 day period. In order to be rated Exceeds Expectations, there must be not more than 1 failed instance of data entry within the 2 day period."
I've received some drafts that try to account for every scenario such as, If there is an acting manager for more than 50% of the employee's work hours, then the requirements allow for 5 instances or if an employee works OT the prior week, then they are granted 4 days vs 2.
I explain to just follow SMART goals, and be reasonable. You then have some room to work with for those that are failing, those doing their job as expected, and those who are superstars. It's black and white with a bit of grey to move within.
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Comment on Tips for increasing online privacy (without going insane)? in ~tech
GreasyGoose LinkI have Fastmail with my own domains and am gradually switching over as logins come up since all at once is overwhelming. burner emails for as much as possible nextdns ublock wipr 2 for iOS/macOS...I have Fastmail with my own domains and am gradually switching over as logins come up since all at once is overwhelming.
- burner emails for as much as possible
- nextdns
- ublock
- wipr 2 for iOS/macOS safari
Slowly moving off of the big platforms as well Google (only for services that require it), Twitter to Bluesky and Mastodon, Discord to IRC, Facebook remains for people who I can’t contact otherwise. Instagram still has a few amusing accounts.
I try to self host as much as possible using Photoprism and Immich with backups to my NAS and an S3 bucket as well.
I find that disabling notifications unless they no-shit need to be there (medication reminders) has been extremely helpful as well and helps you clean up your phone.
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Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv
GreasyGoose LinkLioness - 7/10 Shows like this are usually a hard sell unless I'm walking in with full knowledge of them being cheesy. It's a fun thriller of a series involving the IC and the umbrella of JSOC....Lioness - 7/10
Shows like this are usually a hard sell unless I'm walking in with full knowledge of them being cheesy. It's a fun thriller of a series involving the IC and the umbrella of JSOC. Fairly accurate as well but not surprising given that the GWOT has been going on for 20+ years.
Many will find themselves doing a lot of Googling for acronyms and insider terms, so fair warning. The plot is also dialed in with little to no extraneous filler or distractions that beg you to return to the main storyline.
Saldana and Kidman are extremely comfortable into their respective roles along with the supporting cast as operators Bobby, Tucker, and Two Cups. Add in a sprinkle of Morgan "I've heard some bullshit in my time" Freeman to create the perfect mix of action and dark humor.
Sidebar: I'm a harsh grader, so 7/10 is pretty 'good' for me. If your overall expectations are a bit lower, you could probably rate this an 8.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~design
GreasyGoose Link ParentMy father retired from Ford a few years back as someone who was in a sales position i didn’t understand at the time. Apparently he had an assigned region and was the “manager” between corporate...My father retired from Ford a few years back as someone who was in a sales position i didn’t understand at the time. Apparently he had an assigned region and was the “manager” between corporate and those dealers, so on the road quite often.
I still remember him raging about the Firestone fallout as a kid and only asked him about it years later. I guess he had been pulled back to Dearborn multiple times with how they were going to PR their way out of that catastrophe.
He’s been pretty vocal since retiring a few years back about how the company has gone but hey, has still offered me A plan pricing. Probably won’t take him up on it since cars are way too expensive these days.
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Comment on Amid backlash, US Food and Drug Administration changes course over shortage of weight-loss drugs in ~health
GreasyGoose Link ParentSorry I should’ve been more specific, in that the pens themselves are a shortage issue, vs the drug itself. Yes, anecdotal but that subreddit seems to police itself rather well....Sorry I should’ve been more specific, in that the pens themselves are a shortage issue, vs the drug itself. Yes, anecdotal but that subreddit seems to police itself rather well.
This is one that comes to mind while reviewing a study for AUD. Plugging “wegovy” into search should bring up some others as well.
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Comment on Amid backlash, US Food and Drug Administration changes course over shortage of weight-loss drugs in ~health
GreasyGoose Link ParentLooking at the medical subreddits, a decent chunk of MDs have been saying that the pens are more of an issue IIRC.Looking at the medical subreddits, a decent chunk of MDs have been saying that the pens are more of an issue IIRC.
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Comment on Amid backlash, US Food and Drug Administration changes course over shortage of weight-loss drugs in ~health
GreasyGoose Link ParentIronically, this is similar to Concerta that I’ve been approved for re: a Tier Exception. The generic is Tier 1 with my insurance while Concerta is Tier 3. Basically I had to get approval to use...Ironically, this is similar to Concerta that I’ve been approved for re: a Tier Exception. The generic is Tier 1 with my insurance while Concerta is Tier 3. Basically I had to get approval to use the name brand at generic cost after a few repeated attempts.
The kicker? I can definitely get my hands on it since it’s so expensive at almost $500 on GoodRX. I guess while drug companies will have generics, they can still hold patents to other parts such as release mechanisms.
Concerta’s release mechanism is what makes it so expensive and something that generic versions don’t have, making it rather ineffective.
A couple of things from anecdotal experience. First, I seem to like TV more than movies and can't figure out why. I don't think it's an attention issue, but two things come to mind. TV episodes, and therefore series, are easier to break up into chunks, especially when you have more going on in life. It's easier to watch 20-45 minute episodes (not counting commercials due to the high seas) than a 90-180 minute movie. Leaving a movie hanging partway, even briefly, leaves me frustrated and ruins the experience.
The second is that the flow of a series seems to give more of a roller coaster ride, especially with more 'premium' ones, such as HBO vs network television. Maybe it's because there are a bunch of different dopamine hits versus one movie building up or following a longer, more linear plot.
From step 3 onwards, I admit that's where I draw the line and like to look up actors/directors. What other work have they done? Where do I know that face from? Also, thankfully, due to sailing the high seas, almost all of my choices are not due to AI slop but other users discussing shows and their current experiences. I find that to be something of a relief as well.
As for shows going on in the background? Those are mainly shows that I've seen long before and half-forgotten or shows, in my view, don't require the depth of full attention. Friends, Seinfeld, Home Improvement, Drew Carey? Easy enough to follow the plot and laugh at the jokes all while folding laundry or some other mundane task, but trying to read a book or mindlessly scroll on my phone simultaneously? Nope.
Finally, not just with TV or movies, as I age, I get a sense of FOMO and that 'there's never enough time' for anything. So, I do try to multitask as much as possible, regardless of the activities I'm participating in, whether they be hobbies or chores.