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Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk
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Comment on Are there any current Kagi extended trial codes? in ~tech
GreasyGoose Link ParentThey don’t do discounts AFAIK since the early beginning they were figuring out their business model and running at a loss for quite some time. This was to avoid taking on VC money and therefore...They don’t do discounts AFAIK since the early beginning they were figuring out their business model and running at a loss for quite some time. This was to avoid taking on VC money and therefore allowing others to steer the ship.
I’ve happily paid for my ultimate plan for the 3rd year in a row and would rather have that vs my data.
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Comment on An AI-generated country song is topping a Billboard chart, and that should infuriate us all in ~music
GreasyGoose Link ParentEh I wouldn’t think so or at least not if they’re smart IMO. You already see tech companies purchasing or jockeying to purchase movie studios. If they pursue this route, I can see it being a...Eh I wouldn’t think so or at least not if they’re smart IMO. You already see tech companies purchasing or jockeying to purchase movie studios.
If they pursue this route, I can see it being a hybrid model of Uber and AWS. Uber(with Lyft) burning VC cash to dominate the market then extract all of their value once dependent. Everyone moved to “the cloud” and now half of the internet (hyperbole but not far off) goes down if AWS, Azure or GCP trips over a wire in the DC.
I expect once the AI dust starts to settle from this Wild West, any company or industry that put too much of their “portfolio” into whoever is left standing is going to be highly susceptible to essentially being held hostage. One of their own creation. Back to the cloud computing reference, trying to convince companies to move back to on-prem is a great example of this.
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Comment on Things to do when you've lost your job in ~talk
GreasyGoose LinkOn a personal level? I had to stay busy, to keep to a routine as much as possible for both my sanity and structure during a job hunt. I found exercise, both gym and outdoor cardio, to be freeing...On a personal level? I had to stay busy, to keep to a routine as much as possible for both my sanity and structure during a job hunt. I found exercise, both gym and outdoor cardio, to be freeing and a way to burn off a lot of frustration.
Professionally, use every person you can in your network for resume review and bypass the ATS to get you in front of a hiring manager. Also, as much as I hate LinkedIn, it's the Amazon of the job market, for better and for worse. Play the game as much as possible, and once re-employed, keep playing it, if only to keep a professional presence with a pulse visible.
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Comment on Netflix says fifty percent of global users now watch anime, reveals expanded slate in ~anime
GreasyGoose Link ParentThis may be entirely irrelevant to anime as it's not something I watch, but I do consume a large amount of foreign films. Watching an English-dubbed Japanese/Korean movie makes my head explode....This may be entirely irrelevant to anime as it's not something I watch, but I do consume a large amount of foreign films. Watching an English-dubbed Japanese/Korean movie makes my head explode. Every single time, I'd rather have the original language with subtitles, as you can hear the original tone, inflection, all of the nuances of conversation, even if you can't understand the language itself. That, and the intensity of the dubs, rarely matches the original character's speaking voice.
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Comment on Do you like being thrifty? in ~talk
GreasyGoose Link ParentI agree with that to a large extent, at least with the vehicle market. While I still haven’t decided how we’re going to approach our 2nd purchase, our 2015 RAV4 has been paid off for years with...I agree with that to a large extent, at least with the vehicle market. While I still haven’t decided how we’re going to approach our 2nd purchase, our 2015 RAV4 has been paid off for years with close to 100K on it. Yet, Toyota still offers us $15-17K via marketing texts every 6 months or so. This was purchased at $27K back in 2015 mind you.
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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 LinkA 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,...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.
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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 <deleted topic> 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.
Terminated as part of ongoing layoffs and put the lights up on my Christmas tree with ornaments around the house. I guess I’ll spend more time with my family but it’s kinda hard to enjoy the holidays in this mindset, especially when you know no one’s hiring til at least January at the earliest.