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Comment on Battling infectious diseases in the 20th century: The impact of vaccines in ~health
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Comment on How do people get over enshittification? in ~life
SteeeveTheSteve Link ParentAll he did was add a prefix and used the word exactly as it has been used for quite some time to describe the process of turning things to shit like this 2018 reddit post "Pitchfork: An Exemplar...All he did was add a prefix and used the word exactly as it has been used for quite some time to describe the process of turning things to shit like this 2018 reddit post "Pitchfork: An Exemplar of the Internet Shitification Process".
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Comment on How self-driving cars will destroy cities in ~transport
SteeeveTheSteve Link ParentI'd argue UBI is possible, though not easily obtainable and would require politicians who are NOT either of the parties we have today given they're the very capitalists such a policy would harm....I'd argue UBI is possible, though not easily obtainable and would require politicians who are NOT either of the parties we have today given they're the very capitalists such a policy would harm. Automation would need to remain profitable despite the taxes and we'd have to somehow overcome capitalists who regularly bribe and coerce politicians to get laws passed in their favor. Meaning we'd need representatives who give a damn about people, which we don't have right now. Even the Democrats with all their claims to be on the side of the people are just in it for the wealth, gentrifying entire states while claiming to help us. So, I see 3 main futures: Mass poverty, Utopia or Dystopia.
In the mass poverty future, the capitalists win and jobs are replaced while the poor are ignored with claims like "they can be programmers and entertainers". We currently have this issue where capitalists claim "anyone can succeed if they work hard enough", which is bullshit used to get people to work hard for them as not everyone is charismatic, talented or smart enough to move up in life even if they are lucky enough to get the rare opportunity to do so. They will just be unemployed when automation takes over leaving only jobs requiring brains, charisma or talent. This future will lead to a huge gap between the rich and poor, kind of like hunger games. The middle class will be the few lucky enough to be useful, ever terrified that one day they won't be useful.
The more utopian future, is if the progressives win and we start taxing robots/AI to pay people with UBI. It would have to be cheap enough, at first, to make automated robots more affordable than humans. There will eventually be more of them than people and they don't sleep, so in theory it could work. At some point when humans are all but cut out of the equation they can be taken over by the government, then we'd not need money since anything you need will be made by robots from start to finish. We would have to work hard for that future and I see no good signs of that happening and it needs to be happening now. Capitalists are most likely to win, at least until there are enough people unemployed to be an issue. Though their solution to that would be to force us into the 3rd option (I'm going to pretend "round the poor up and put them in camps" and "government takeover by trillionaire with an army of murder bots" are not options).
Lastly, there's the dystopian future where robots/ai are taxed to make them on par with people or less affordable. Those in charges will convince the masses that people NEED to work (total BS) and either tax automation or require companies hire so many people per bot/ai (or a combo of the two). So we'd basically continue where we are now with the majority of the population being nothing more than corporate slaves who work most of their lives at dead-end jobs they hate for employers who see them as Expenses instead of people, even though we have the productivity, which keeps increasing at a rapid pace, to only require a few days of work a week. I see this as most likely, as much as we like to see the rich as loving to lavish over the poverty of others I don't think that to be true, there's more benefit and less problems if the masses are mindlessly working for them at a level just above poverty at a rate that keeps them from thinking enough to figure out how they arrived in their situation.
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Comment on How self-driving cars will destroy cities in ~transport
SteeeveTheSteve (edited )LinkThis is less about autonomous vehicles and more about the car centric design of our country. IMO people would like cities more if they didn't have to drive or deal with drivers. Just step up to...This is less about autonomous vehicles and more about the car centric design of our country. IMO people would like cities more if they didn't have to drive or deal with drivers. Just step up to one of the kiosks strewn through the city or town and order a car to pick you up would be great.
It's a cycle though, to get less dependent on cars they need dependable transportation, but that doesn't exist outside select huge cities because few people are willing to take public transportation due to not being dependable so there's less funding which in turn prevents improving those services. My local public transportation is a bus that isn't on time and if missed will take half an hour for the next bus AND it'll take an hour to get to work that's 18 minutes away by car. This service isn't improved due to lack of riders. So I drive because public transportation is not dependable, it's not dependable because everyone drives.
Self driving cars are dependable and far cheaper than buses or trains. Cities can make them part of their public transportation system to reduce congestion and better integrate them into city planning. When people are willing to give up their driving, they'll be more willing to use public transportation and even walking and cycling. However, to get there we need to break the cycle we're in.
Edit: Just like to add, trains could be greatly improved. If they were faster than cars with more departure times, we'd be using them for travel between cities. As it is, they're slower than cars and at least mine has 2 departure times at times that are not convenient.
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Comment on American election mental health thread in ~health.mental
SteeeveTheSteve LinkGods, I'll have to see his damn face constantly again and live through another 4 year media war against him and watch as that same media purposely causes unrest, hate and tension in the country...Gods, I'll have to see his damn face constantly again and live through another 4 year media war against him and watch as that same media purposely causes unrest, hate and tension in the country without anyone calling them out for it. Then there's what he plans to do, don't even want to think about it right now. Democrats attacking from the shadows in an effort to pin it on Republicans, Republicans attacking in broad daylight, chaos ensues. Ugh, this is going to suck. Sorry world for what's about to happen. We can only say that whatever happens, he can't be elected again. 😑
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Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of November 4 in ~society
SteeeveTheSteve Link ParentI don't see an issue with despairing people. Like right now, why do things look like they're leaning toward 2016 instead of 2020? 😭I don't see an issue with despairing people. Like right now, why do things look like they're leaning toward 2016 instead of 2020? 😭
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Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of November 4 in ~society
SteeeveTheSteve Link ParentDamnit, I may have jinxed the race. 😨 Numbers are not going as as well as I hoped in Pennsylvania, Michigan & Wisconsin. 😱Damnit, I may have jinxed the race. 😨 Numbers are not going as as well as I hoped in Pennsylvania, Michigan & Wisconsin. 😱
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Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of November 4 in ~society
SteeeveTheSteve Link ParentThat would be the polarization of America at work, both parties have labeled the other's supporters as evil which translates to some as ok to be evil back. Trump supporters have had their signs...That would be the polarization of America at work, both parties have labeled the other's supporters as evil which translates to some as ok to be evil back. Trump supporters have had their signs stolen as well and car windows smashed for Trump bumper stickers and attacked on the street for wearing Trump 2024 shirts and hats.
If I were a trump supporter, I wouldn't go around a city displaying that fact. Similarly, as much as I hate to say it, it might not be the best idea to advertise you support Democrats in a republican area. It's really sad that this is what our country has come to, hating others to such a degree over politics. 😢 Really hoping things depolarize when Trump loses again and they stop supporting him.
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Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of November 4 in ~society
SteeeveTheSteve Link ParentDidn't think of those surrounded by Trumpsters, I can see how things would seem a lot more bleak. :( The meme? A serious protest vote means as little in the end as a joke, at the very least maybe...Didn't think of those surrounded by Trumpsters, I can see how things would seem a lot more bleak. :(
The meme? A serious protest vote means as little in the end as a joke, at the very least maybe there's a chance whoever is counting will get a chuckle out of it. I'm naturally rather flippant too, just can't stand seriousness, especially when the situation looks so much like a bad joke. Hundreds of millions of people and we have these as our candidates. :/
I am voting seriously on the rest of the ballot though, no worries there. The local/State elections are rather important, far more than I think many people realize.
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Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of November 4 in ~society
SteeeveTheSteve Link ParentTrying to decide if I should throw my vote to a 3rd party to prop up their numbers a bit or write in something as a joke. I'm thinking Cthulhu, why choose the lesser evil? 😈 Not sure why people...Trying to decide if I should throw my vote to a 3rd party to prop up their numbers a bit or write in something as a joke. I'm thinking Cthulhu, why choose the lesser evil? 😈
Not sure why people are worried, Trump lost too many silent conservatives a long time ago. Honestly don't know why republicans didn't fight more for someone else to run. He lost to Biden and that was before his temper tantrump after he lost. Sure I know Republicans who still plan to vote for him, but I also know a bunch who stopped supporting him primarily due to Jan 6th, it was just one step too far even for them. I see no chance.
Oh and just to head off protests, Oregon is solid blue. I'm not risking anything by not voting against Trump and I don't particularly like the Democratic Party either so I'd rather not vote for them if I don't have to. Yes I could leave it blank, but where would the fun be in that? 😋 Also, if you don't vote then you voted for the winner so you can't complain about what they do! I like complaining about those in charge so I can't let that happen, Cthulhu 2024!
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Comment on AI is killing remote work in ~tech
SteeeveTheSteve LinkWhat did I just read? It comes off as near jibberish. Is it me, do I just not speak whatever language he's speaking? There are replies that sound equally nonsensical that at first I thought were...What did I just read? It comes off as near jibberish. Is it me, do I just not speak whatever language he's speaking? There are replies that sound equally nonsensical that at first I thought were people joking about his writing, but now I'm wondering if they're bots or others like him?? Gods, I hope they aren't human. Glad there's a bunch of normal people piping up in the replies, I would think I've gone nuts.
Anyway, remote work is here to stay. Anyone who says different doesn't know what they're talking about or is trying to convince you of that for their own gain.
AI is not going to replace programmers anytime soon, it can make their job faster though.
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Comment on Cooking with black plastic is particularly crucial to avoid in ~health
SteeeveTheSteve Link ParentAh, wood and silicone I think are the only alternatives to plastic that won't scratch nonstick pans. A combination works best imo. Scrappers and flippers are best when made of silicone since wood...Ah, wood and silicone I think are the only alternatives to plastic that won't scratch nonstick pans.
A combination works best imo. Scrappers and flippers are best when made of silicone since wood isn't the best at sliding under/over things. I find wood works best for stirring/mixing. This I think is the same bamboo set I have and this is the silicone set I have along with a good grips large flipper I use for pancakes (really like that one).
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Comment on Cooking with black plastic is particularly crucial to avoid in ~health
SteeeveTheSteve Link ParentWhat exactly are you thinking about when you say "surfaces"? Never had issues with silicone utensils, not sure I'd want a silicone pan or tray though. Silicone is soft and absorbs oils when hot,...What exactly are you thinking about when you say "surfaces"?
Never had issues with silicone utensils, not sure I'd want a silicone pan or tray though. Silicone is soft and absorbs oils when hot, so it's not perfect for sure. I have a set of wood handled ones without any metal in them that seem to hold up just fine. Though I'm not rough with them. I keep a set of bamboo utensils for rougher things like stir fry. Bamboo is nonporous (bacteria resistant) plus water and heat resistant. Though like any wood you need to oil it to prevent cracking.
You could use metal and season it the same you would do for cast iron. Should work for anything made of metal, even utensils as long as they can be safely heated enough to bond the oil to the metal. Has the same issues with maintenance as cast iron though.
Stainless steel pans are nonstick as long as you heat them up enough to bead water before cooking and use enough oil.
Porcelain enamel pots/pans are great. They're naturally nonstick. It's why sinks, toilets and bathtubs are often lined or made of it. They are a little heavier than regular pans, but not as heavy as cast iron.
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Comment on Meta fires staff for abusing $25 meal credits in ~tech
SteeeveTheSteve LinkOMG I stole money and they fired me for it, it's so surreal! 😱 😂🤣 I can't tell if they're that dumb or surprised they got fired when they were caught, maybe thinking they were too important to...admitted to the oversight when human resources investigated the practice, before later being unexpectedly fired. “It was almost surreal that this was happening,”
OMG I stole money and they fired me for it, it's so surreal! 😱 😂🤣 I can't tell if they're that dumb or surprised they got fired when they were caught, maybe thinking they were too important to fire.
Good on Meta though, don't see me saying that often. Meta could have just taken away the credits and been done with it. It's the bastards that abuse such things that can potentially ruin it for everyone else.
I'm surprised Meta allowed them to use the credits on non-food stuff long enough to get to this point, makes me wonder what the "credits" are. Are each given a gift card that they drop the credits in daily and then don't think to get receipts for this stuff? Maybe they saw it, but let it pass because their contribution to the company was worth overlooking it.. until they needed to downsize. Who better to fire first than employees who steal from you? It'd save them a ton on severance packages.
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Comment on Hackers take control of robot vacuums in multiple US cities, yell racial slurs in ~tech
SteeeveTheSteve LinkLOL That's a good one! Ya'll know you can just restart your modem and get a new IP right?They also said the company's technical team had identified the culprit's IP address, and disabled it to prevent further access.
LOL That's a good one! Ya'll know you can just restart your modem and get a new IP right?
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Comment on Paypal opted you into sharing data without your knowledge in ~tech
SteeeveTheSteve Link Parent🤣 That's awesome. At least you have a good excuse, I'd just have awkward questions to answer.🤣 That's awesome. At least you have a good excuse, I'd just have awkward questions to answer.
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Comment on Paypal opted you into sharing data without your knowledge in ~tech
SteeeveTheSteve Link ParentPersonalized ads are as targeted as it gets. Personalized means they're tailored to you specifically, using information gathered on you. Browsing habits, texts, verbal conversations, emails, gps...Personalized ads are as targeted as it gets. Personalized means they're tailored to you specifically, using information gathered on you. Browsing habits, texts, verbal conversations, emails, gps data, etc... lots of info is gathered to make those personalized ads to the point they may know what you like better than you do, especially as they get AI to pick out patterns and compare you to others with similar interests.
A channel's sponsor requires no personal data, it's an educated guess that the audience will be interested in their product or service. I would guess that's what ads would turn to if personalizing ads was not an option. It's like a sign at a marina for a boat repair shop, it's just putting the sign where their targeted audience will most likely see it.
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Comment on Starlink is offering free internet access for thirty days for folks affected by Hurricane Helene in ~tech
SteeeveTheSteve LinkI'm curious since it doesn't really say, are the $300 kits needed to use it free for a month as well?I'm curious since it doesn't really say, are the $300 kits needed to use it free for a month as well?
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Comment on Paypal opted you into sharing data without your knowledge in ~tech
SteeeveTheSteve Link ParentYou got a nice life hack here, turned your ads into aesthetically pleasing artwork. :D This might become interest for people who's personalized ads are linked to their work computer. lolYou got a nice life hack here, turned your ads into aesthetically pleasing artwork. :D
This might become interest for people who's personalized ads are linked to their work computer. lol
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Comment on Paypal opted you into sharing data without your knowledge in ~tech
SteeeveTheSteve Link ParentAh, I can see that view of it, but it's too creepy for me. Especially when something picks up your in person conversation with another person and starts showing ads for it. It's being ok with your...Ah, I can see that view of it, but it's too creepy for me. Especially when something picks up your in person conversation with another person and starts showing ads for it.
It's being ok with your stalker, because you can't get rid of em and they're mostly harmless.
I was more confused that they shortened random names in random ways instead of just using AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, Etc...
Sloppy labels generally make me wonder if that sloppiness extends to the data too. :/