Landhund's recent activity
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Comment on Chatbots urged teen to self-harm, suggested murdering parents, Texas lawsuit says in ~tech
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Comment on Israel confirms attack on Syrian naval fleet in ~news
Landhund Link ParentI really don't see how this has any particular risk of starting WW3, it's very much a regional conflict. Sure, it'll suck for everyone in the Middle East, but I don't see how it is at risk of...I really don't see how this has any particular risk of starting WW3, it's very much a regional conflict. Sure, it'll suck for everyone in the Middle East, but I don't see how it is at risk of growing out of proportion:
- Russia already lost it's ally Assad and is preoccupied with Ukraine anyway
- Israel has lost a lot of goodwill with the US (and the rest of NATO) and Trump will be coming to power soon, so I doubt the West will be overly keen to help them
- China has, as far as I know, no political, strategic or economic reason to become involved
- the world has been lessening it's dependence on oil from the Middle East (and oil/gas in general) and the whole situation with the Houthis has led to a whole bunch of marine traffic avoiding having to go through the Suez Canal
So even if shit hits the fan and the whole region goes up in flames, I don't see any major powers ending up on opposing sides.
If you want to worry about WW3, look at the South China Sea, Taiwan, or Ukraine, not the Middle East.
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Comment on What’s your “I didn’t know I needed that” item? in ~life
Landhund Link ParentTrue, but the gift doesn't have to be a complete surprise. Considering that a lot of people (myself included) enjoy nerding-out about a topic they are passionate about, you could get them talking...True, but the gift doesn't have to be a complete surprise. Considering that a lot of people (myself included) enjoy nerding-out about a topic they are passionate about, you could get them talking about the tools and/or materials they would like to have/use but won't buy themselves for whatever reason.
But of course, what the gift should be always depends on the giftee.
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Comment on How to judge relative dangers of chemicals for someone too busy (or lazy) to keep up with the science? in ~health
Landhund Link ParentThe "discussions" about micro- and, more recently, nanoplastics always feel to me a bit like the thing about fecal-particals on toothbrushes caused by flushing. It's not that I want or enjoy...The "discussions" about micro- and, more recently, nanoplastics always feel to me a bit like the thing about fecal-particals on toothbrushes caused by flushing. It's not that I want or enjoy having them where they are, but there is no evidence of any actually occurring negative effects that occur because of them.
I also agree with you about the heuristic of thinking through the implications. I find it very useful and applicable in many different situations.
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Comment on New website shows you how much Google AI can learn from your photos in ~tech
Landhund Link ParentHonestly, I'm not very impressed by llava's analytical abilities. I've fed both it and Google this photo I took some years ago from some castle ruins. Llava had this to say: After asking about the...Honestly, I'm not very impressed by llava's analytical abilities.
I've fed both it and Google this photo I took some years ago from some castle ruins.Llava had this to say:
The image captures a breathtaking view of a medieval castle, nestled amidst lush green trees. The castle, with its stone walls and towers, stands majestically on a hill, overlooking the verdant valley below. The landscape is dotted with numerous trees, their leaves a vibrant mix of green and brown hues.
A curved road winds its way through the terrain, leading up to the castle gate. The sky above is a clear blue, providing a beautiful contrast to the greenery below. In the distance, beyond the castle, the silhouette of mountains can be seen, adding depth to the scene.
The image is taken from an aerial perspective, offering a comprehensive view of this picturesque landscape. The colors in the photo are predominantly green and brown, reflecting the natural beauty of the area. The castle, with its historical architecture, stands out as a symbol of the region's past. Overall, the image presents a harmonious blend of nature and human-made structures, each complementing the other.
After asking about the state of the castle, it said this:
Based on the image, it appears that the castle is well-maintained, indicating that it may still be in use or
preserved for historical purposes. The absence of any obvious signs of decay or disrepair suggests that the castle is likely in good condition.Googles analysis on the other hand was this:
The image shows an aerial view of two castle ruins nestled within a verdant landscape near the town of Illertissen, Germany. The foreground is dominated by lush green fields and dark green pine forests. In the background, a vast expanse of farmland stretches out to the horizon, dotted with villages and crisscrossed by roads. A modern highway is visible, cutting a straight line across the otherwise organic forms of the landscape.
The photo, taken on a sunny day in April 2021 around 11:29 AM using a DJI FC7303 camera, shows no people. The overall mood is serene and peaceful. There is no information on the people present in the image.
The slight variations in the shades of green across the grass fields likely indicate differences in the type of grass or its growth stage. A closer inspection reveals a faint network of barely visible paths snaking through the forest, hinting at trails used by hikers or forest workers. The ruins themselves show signs of age and decay, their weathered stones blending into the surrounding vegetation.
If you look at the image, you can see how much llava is of base and how accurate Google is. I also tested both with an older photo of my desk at home, and again llava was rather far of base while Google both described the contents very accurately and made very good assumptions about the owner (me).
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Comment on Sweden rejects applications for thirteen offshore wind farms – government believes building them would have unacceptable consequences for national defence in ~enviro
Landhund Link ParentYeah, unfortunately it does make sense. I can imagine you can forget about detecting anything with radar through a sufficiently big and dense windfarm. All the constantly rotating and changing...Yeah, unfortunately it does make sense. I can imagine you can forget about detecting anything with radar through a sufficiently big and dense windfarm. All the constantly rotating and changing blades probably makes it impossible to detect anything smaller than an oil tanker, nevermind something small and airborne.
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Comment on Playdate Stereo Dock shelved in ~games
Landhund Link ParentI've heard the same from a friend of mine who works in the industry. I've also just had a quick look and to my surprise the standard seems to be rather openly available here. There are a lot of...Bluetooth, I've heard, is a massive tangle of somewhat unrelated standards that have a bunch of weird hoops to go through.
I've heard the same from a friend of mine who works in the industry. I've also just had a quick look and to my surprise the standard seems to be rather openly available here. There are a lot of individual specifications, all with their own use case and not necessarily individually required.
Honestly, just looking through the list, it seems to be a minor miracle that unrelated BT devices work together at all -
Comment on LinkedIn is the latest to automatically opt you in to AI training in ~tech
Landhund (edited )Link ParentThanks to GDPR this is one of the things that you have to explicitly opt in. If they where to automatically start collecting your data, they would be presented with some serious fines (up to 2% of...Thanks to GDPR this is one of the things that you have to explicitly opt in. If they where to automatically start collecting your data, they would be presented with some serious fines (up to 2% of annual revenue; not profit, revenue). And I'm sure there are enough IT and/or law professionals on LinkedIn watching like hawks for any such misstep, itching to immediately report it.
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Comment on Portable monitor recommendation? in ~tech
Landhund Link ParentI've bought an Xreal earlier this year. While it's still a bit rough around the edges (both figuratively and literally), it does work and can be used productively. Although it for now is more...I've bought an Xreal earlier this year. While it's still a bit rough around the edges (both figuratively and literally), it does work and can be used productively. Although it for now is more suited for recreational use, I guess in 1 or 2 hardware generations we'll be at the point where displays like it and the apple ones will become more widespread.
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Comment on Coax wire tools in ~life.home_improvement
Landhund Link ParentFreshly certified master electrician here, this is excellent advice! @TheWetherMan has beaten me to the point by a few minutes, but I just want to reiterate how useful this approach to tools and...Freshly certified master electrician here, this is excellent advice!
@TheWetherMan has beaten me to the point by a few minutes, but I just want to reiterate how useful this approach to tools and projects is. It's not just about figuring out which tool you use the most (although that of course is part of it), but also about you yourself figuring out what qualities you want in said tool.
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Comment on A weakened Hezbollah is being goaded into all-out conflict with Israel – the consequences would be devastating for all in ~society
Landhund Link ParentIMO, this is the most important lesson everyone who tries to achieve anything has to deeply internalise. Way to often do I see well intentioned idealists basically only treading water because...In order to make productive progress [...], you must first understand the status-quo, even if you don't support its continuation.
IMO, this is the most important lesson everyone who tries to achieve anything has to deeply internalise. Way to often do I see well intentioned idealists basically only treading water because their deep devotion to their goal prevents them from accurately assessing the status quo and thus finding actually productive means of achieving their goal.
And before anyone feels excluded from this statement: you see this behaviour all across the political spectrum, no matter if conservative, liberal, progressive, regressive, capitalist, communist or anarchist.
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Comment on The white collar apocalypse is nigh in ~life
Landhund Link ParentI think that is a very important aspect of the issue of "what to do in the US after highschool". I don't know what options are available in the Netherlands, but presumably they are somewhat...Like the debate about getting a degree or not. As if the only options are for everyone to get a degree or for nobody to get a degree. I mean it might also be a reflection of a broken US education system. [... H]ere in the Netherlands there is much less of a debate like that.
I think that is a very important aspect of the issue of "what to do in the US after highschool". I don't know what options are available in the Netherlands, but presumably they are somewhat comparable to what we have here in Germany. There are so many different types of vocational schools/courses, ranging from the traditional trades (i.e. electricians like yours truly, masons, plumbers, blacksmith, farriers, generally everything where you do practical things with your hands), to business administrative things (professional clerks, administrators, accountants, etc.), all the way to various creative jobs like designers.
All of those don't require you to university or college, but instead have dedicated vocational schools, all culminating in their own standardized and nationwide recognised "diploma" (not 100% sure if that's the correct word).
There are also a wide variety of technical vocations that work the same way.All of this is to say, there are so many ways that one can have a successful and stable career here in Germany that don't require a university degree that it's honestly kinda staggering. Especially considering how in the higher levels of those paths there are courses that sort of form hybrids between fields or incorporate specialized knowledge from many different fields, all of which have nationwide recognition and regulated final exams.
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Comment on Los Angeles police raid goes bad after gun allegedly sucked onto MRI machine in ~news
Landhund Link ParentThe amount of utter incompetence that is regularly displayed by US police officers is truly staggering, but this one is truly outstanding in its idiocy. Starting from the "justification" for the...The amount of utter incompetence that is regularly displayed by US police officers is truly staggering, but this one is truly outstanding in its idiocy.
Starting from the "justification" for the raid ("higher than usual energy use"? Really? For an medical imaging center, one of the most energy intensive areas in modern medicine?) to the execution (Walking into an MRI room with a fucking rifle and leaving a full magazine behind after breaking said MRI), this entire thing is just... unbelievable. -
Comment on English still rules the world, but that’s not necessarily OK. Is it time to curb its power? in ~humanities.languages
Landhund LinkI find myself incapable of accurately describing how low my opinion of this article (and especially the proposed "solutions") is without running very afoul of the code of conduct. Sufficient to...I find myself incapable of accurately describing how low my opinion of this article (and especially the proposed "solutions") is without running very afoul of the code of conduct.
Sufficient to say I find it completely without any merit.Signed, a non-native English speaker.
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Comment on Stranded astronauts make first public statement since being left behind on ISS in ~space
Landhund Link ParentGuess that's the difference between being famous and being infamous.Guess that's the difference between being famous and being infamous.
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Comment on Ford seeks patent for tech that listens to driver conversations to serve ads in ~transport
Landhund LinkIt's always an interesting experience to read about an American company doing or planning to do something really disgusting only to lean back and think "well, not here in the EU they won't." It's...It's always an interesting experience to read about an American company doing or planning to do something really disgusting only to lean back and think "well, not here in the EU they won't."
It's a strange feeling of satisfaction, even if I definitely feel bad for the Americans that simply don't have the legal framework established that downright prevents such awful business practices. -
Comment on Did Sandia use a thermonuclear secondary in a product logo? in ~science
Landhund Link ParentQuick and perhaps naïve question: Are you even allowed to state that? I ask because one of my close friends works in IT security for the main provider of the German military and back when he...Source: have a Q clearance and work at a major DOE site.
Quick and perhaps naïve question: Are you even allowed to state that?
I ask because one of my close friends works in IT security for the main provider of the German military and back when he started there he explained the various levels of secrecy in both Germany and NATO. I distinctly remember him telling me about a certain level of clearance, where when you have it you are not allowed to say that you have it.
It was also the only time he ever talked about that topic. Whenever the topic of clearance levels came up later over the years, he always managed to take himself out of the topic and to reveal no details, so I'm pretty sure that by now he has said clearance. -
Comment on Shooter kills four and injures at least nine at a high school outside Atlanta in ~news
Landhund Link Parent"The violent murder of school children is a debatable topic in the US." Seen somewhere on Reddit some years ago."The violent murder of school children is a debatable topic in the US."
- Seen somewhere on Reddit some years ago.
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Comment on CrowdStrike estimates the tech meltdown caused by its bungling left a $60 million dent in its sales in ~tech
Landhund Link ParentEhh, considering they are providing security software/services, there is some justification for system of immediate release to all clients should there be an severe security risk that needs to be...Ehh, considering they are providing security software/services, there is some justification for system of immediate release to all clients should there be an severe security risk that needs to be addressed as quickly as possible.
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Comment on What creative projects have you been working on? in ~creative
Landhund LinkI've started experimenting with mixing CMYK acrylic paints in an attempt to save money when buying paints for miniature painting. And I gotta say, it's a little bit time consuming but very easy to...I've started experimenting with mixing CMYK acrylic paints in an attempt to save money when buying paints for miniature painting. And I gotta say, it's a little bit time consuming but very easy to get very useful results and you very quickly get a feeling for what you need to change in your colour mix to get the result you want.
Should anyone want to know more, I can very much recommend this video.
And of course I'm also open for questions ^^
Because the entire point of forming any form of corporation (doesn't matter if it's a privately owned LLC, publicly traded on the stock markets or any of their countless regional derivatives) is to limited the liability of the owners. It is the only reason why they were invented as a legal construct in the UK in 1855 and from there started to spread all over the world.
If you want to hold company owners liable (aside from deliberate actions or gross negligence), you would have to completely undo the last 170 years of the development of economic law of the entire world.