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  1. Comment on Elon Musk plans to take on Wikipedia with 'Grokipedia' in ~tech

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    Okayy, I assumed the point of the Wikipedia clone was to provide Grok "unwoke" data feast upon. Isn't there an obvious problem with regression if he's still planning on doing that?

    Okayy, I assumed the point of the Wikipedia clone was to provide Grok "unwoke" data feast upon. Isn't there an obvious problem with regression if he's still planning on doing that?

  2. Comment on Elon Musk plans to take on Wikipedia with 'Grokipedia' in ~tech

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    But someone needs to fill it. When it comes to those contributors, trying to be factual at any level invites some critical thinking. Otherwise it turns into a memepedia which isn't something...

    But someone needs to fill it. When it comes to those contributors, trying to be factual at any level invites some critical thinking. Otherwise it turns into a memepedia which isn't something people will take seriously (I hope).

    Or maybe Elon just shoves it full of AI garbage. (It would be pretty interesting how that would be received too.)

    4 votes

  3. Comment on OpenAI launches new AI video app spun from copyrighted content in ~tech

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    I wonder how hard it'll be for small independent creators to opt out of this. Seems like it's precisely targeted to rob them of their work. Disneys etc have the attorneys to handle this.

    Copyright owners, such as television and movie studios, must opt out of having their work appear in the video feed

    I wonder how hard it'll be for small independent creators to opt out of this. Seems like it's precisely targeted to rob them of their work. Disneys etc have the attorneys to handle this.

    11 votes

  4. Comment on David Cross: Thoughts on the Riyadh Comedy Festival in ~misc

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    Yeah. Maybe it's cynical but this is a facade of sharing. They're buying their way into another dimension of culture. Can I blame them? Not really. All aspects of culture that are at some level...

    Yeah. Maybe it's cynical but this is a facade of sharing. They're buying their way into another dimension of culture.

    Can I blame them? Not really. All aspects of culture that are at some level dominated by the west seem pretty impenetrable for the rest.

    Doesn't mean I approve their human rights violations and I do think it shows lack of integrity of the comedians that go there and play by the Saudi Arabia's book.

    14 votes

  5. Comment on How comedy was destroyed by an anti-reality doomsday cult in ~life

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    Certainly, it seems like it's just not your thing. Beyond the ramblings it's also indirectly in conversation with the Joe Rogan sphere but if you don't care about (that) drama, I don't think...

    Certainly, it seems like it's just not your thing. Beyond the ramblings it's also indirectly in conversation with the Joe Rogan sphere but if you don't care about (that) drama, I don't think there's much for you.

    Anyway, for me it works. A little funny, a little insightful and then there's the meat, which is the topic(s) that unravel pretty naturally imo in the span of the videos. There's clearly talent and care put into these videos.

    6 votes

  6. Comment on How comedy was destroyed by an anti-reality doomsday cult in ~life

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    If you're able to recall, could you give an example of this infantile writing? Like is it the style or the content? I'd describe Elephant Graveyard as tongue in cheek, there are jokes and...

    If you're able to recall, could you give an example of this infantile writing? Like is it the style or the content?

    I'd describe Elephant Graveyard as tongue in cheek, there are jokes and continuous flow of jabs. The whole thing is presented as off the cuff ramble while obviously scripted. The grungy analogous (or whatever you call that) style all makes me think that it's going for something like "smoking weed with your friends big brother in their basement" combined with midnight talk radio. Honestly its vibes are kinda similar to Joe Rogan (in my mind, I haven't listened to Joe Rogan beyond clips).

    7 votes

  7. Comment on The great enslurrification of culture in ~arts

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    How do you feel about it? I find its use a bit forced. Also your out of context interpretation of slurry reminded me of cussy, bussy, etc.

    How do you feel about it? I find its use a bit forced.

    Also your out of context interpretation of slurry reminded me of cussy, bussy, etc.

    7 votes

  8. Comment on Dehumidifiers are confusing. Here's why. in ~engineering

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    My question is, is the increase in temperature counteracted by the increased ability to sweat it off? Like does it make a matter if the dehumidifier warms the place up a bit if we also feel cooler...

    My question is, is the increase in temperature counteracted by the increased ability to sweat it off? Like does it make a matter if the dehumidifier warms the place up a bit if we also feel cooler and more comfortable?

    Also, I thought ACs were dehumidifiers themselves, but I guess not?

    2 votes

  9. Comment on ReTuna shopping mall in Sweden is the first in the world to sell only secondhand and repurposed items – established in 2015, it's a municipality-led experiment in circular consumption in ~enviro

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    Could you break your argument down a little, as I have trouble grasping how all consumer models are tied to public funding and government support?

    Could you break your argument down a little, as I have trouble grasping how all consumer models are tied to public funding and government support?

    6 votes

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

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    I've been playing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and I can pretty confidently say without exaggerating that its dialogue is the best I've seen in a game. Now, what this doesn't mean is that it's...

    I've been playing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and I can pretty confidently say without exaggerating that its dialogue is the best I've seen in a game.

    Now, what this doesn't mean is that it's really my jam. There are heavy teenager vibes in the whole thing, it's built around the framework of the teenage dystopia genre. But the dialogue isn't there just to fill time, it is pushing the relationships and back stories forward. It's actually a joy for a game to respect my time in this sense.

    I reached act 2 and kinda lost interest. Mostly because I don't enjoy the active part of the combat where you need to dodge or parry enemy hits. I just prefer totally turn based strategy without real-time elements.

    Overall it's a fun, fantastical rpg with some distinctly European (good kind) weirdness, Nier Automata flavour-goofiness and jrpg level drama. Too bad the dodge/parry system isn't my thing.

    Oh and I did find the graphics to be weirdly sloppy looking, I can't quite put my finger on it. They aren't bad per se but something in there makes me think of a scribbled notebook even though the graphics are nothing like that.

    3 votes

  11. Comment on Sydney Sweeney’s Hollywood career just got a whole lot more complicated in ~society

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    At her level of fame I don't really buy the argument that it's not her ad. She has great brand appeal and recognition, that's why she's starring in it instead of some lookalike. At that level...

    At her level of fame I don't really buy the argument that it's not her ad. She has great brand appeal and recognition, that's why she's starring in it instead of some lookalike. At that level you're aware that you need to be aware how you present yourself to the general public (and probably have people working with you on that). You make choices about money and your personal brand.

    (Compared to movies, ads are much more simple to understand, so a big star choosing act in a troubled movie gets an easier pass than an ad because you won't always understand the creative vision behind it before it's done.)

    That being said, I don't agree with the dog whistle that's been much talked about. Genes/jeans feels like a 90s Man Show joke about a hot woman, though you probably could argue that's the type of joke that one would target the maga crowd with. But since afaik she hasn't commented on the matter, you could infer that she doesn't mind the theoretical dog whistle OR she thinks it's crazy internet being crazy internet which doesn't deserve an answer.

    I think her being a registered republican is much more telling, as well as (afaik) her silence on the matter.

    7 votes

  12. Comment on Bread maker recipes? Tips and tricks? in ~food

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    Maybe consider starting a sourdough starter if you enjoy the taste. Seeing as you go through a lot of bread it probably would be pretty manageable for you and wouldn't create waste.

    Maybe consider starting a sourdough starter if you enjoy the taste. Seeing as you go through a lot of bread it probably would be pretty manageable for you and wouldn't create waste.

    1 vote

  13. Comment on The Naked Gun | Official trailer in ~movies

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    His dry, self-serious delivery is really good. My only thing is that he looks so old, like this is his final, not first, Naked Gun movie. I would've preferred someone younger if this ends up being...

    His dry, self-serious delivery is really good. My only thing is that he looks so old, like this is his final, not first, Naked Gun movie. I would've preferred someone younger if this ends up being both good and a hit.

    (I wouldn't normally cheer for franchise-Hollywood but comedies are in a pretty poor place ATM that I'd welcome even a new Police Academy movie if it just was good.)

    2 votes

  14. Comment on 007 First Light announced (Gameplay reveal next week) in ~games

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    Looks promising but I'm getting more of a Mission Impossible vibe right down to Bond's resemblance to Tom Cruise. Maybe that's just me though, as I'm not really a fan of either franchise. Anyway...

    Looks promising but I'm getting more of a Mission Impossible vibe right down to Bond's resemblance to Tom Cruise. Maybe that's just me though, as I'm not really a fan of either franchise.

    Anyway popcorn action is something the Hitman sandbox format suits well for, so I'm interested to see more.

    3 votes

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

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    I've been playing Deliver at All Costs, just go grab it for free from Epic Store. It's an isometric open-area driving game where you blast through buildings while delivering packages. Gameplay's...

    I've been playing Deliver at All Costs, just go grab it for free from Epic Store.

    It's an isometric open-area driving game where you blast through buildings while delivering packages. Gameplay's designed to be fun first, easy to understand and every mission has some sort of unique gimmick where you don't feel like you're repeating the same chore over and over again.

    The first third is clearly more fleshed out than the rest but at the same time the game doesn't overstay its welcome. I could write more but I'm posting this just to notify folks who want to grab it for free to grab it. Though I definitely could see myself paying like $15 for it.

    4 votes

  16. Comment on Sweden's recycling centres overflowing with clothes after EU-wide ban on throwing away textiles – municipalities eager to have fast fashion giants take responsibility in ~enviro

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    That's insane if true. I didn't know online shops were just tossing out the returned clothes.

    That's insane if true. I didn't know online shops were just tossing out the returned clothes.

    4 votes

  17. Comment on Palworld patching out more gameplay features as it seeks to invalidate Nintendo/Pokémon patents in ~games

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    Hah, true. But my point still stands, it's just not as poignant.

    Hah, true. But my point still stands, it's just not as poignant.

    1 vote

  18. Comment on Palworld patching out more gameplay features as it seeks to invalidate Nintendo/Pokémon patents in ~games

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    And then there's WB patenting Nemesis system from Shadow of Mordor. Which is also ironic since the game copies Batman Arkham's combat (though no idea if that combat system even would've been...

    And then there's WB patenting Nemesis system from Shadow of Mordor. Which is also ironic since the game copies Batman Arkham's combat (though no idea if that combat system even would've been possible to patent but it's definitely a distinct style).

    Like everyone benefits from shared gameplay features.

    6 votes

  19. Comment on Tron: Ares | Official trailer in ~movies

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    I don't think I've really seen a role where he's been bad. Like Suicide Squad Joker was what it was, didn't like it nor did I hate it (probably one of the more interesting parts of a bad movie).

    I don't think I've really seen a role where he's been bad. Like Suicide Squad Joker was what it was, didn't like it nor did I hate it (probably one of the more interesting parts of a bad movie).

    1 vote

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

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    I've been Split Fiction here and there when we find time with my friend. So far our schedules have been mostly at odds. Compared to what the general reception seems like, I find the actual game...

    I've been Split Fiction here and there when we find time with my friend. So far our schedules have been mostly at odds.

    Compared to what the general reception seems like, I find the actual game pretty mediocre collection of gameplay features and writing that's forced to fill the silence with boring banter. There's some soft-shock level whimsy to be found, in the "I can't believe they just did that" way and that's fun in the same way killing that plushie was in It Takes Two.

    Anyway, as always the secret sauce in co-op games is the co-op and the smart design decision here is to take players through different gameplay systems fast so you don't get bored like in an amusement park. It's just all very banal at the end of the day. Too easy to offer challenge and the joy is mostly in bullshitting and screwing around with a friend.

    3 votes