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Comment on Minecraft’s problems aren’t just the new features in ~games
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Comment on Where do you all get your news from? How do you work to avoid echo chambers and propaganda? in ~life
arch Link ParentMediaFactBiasCheck has to say about the Associated Press. I personally don't find the analysis to be trustworthy based on this alone. Fact checking a conservative is a form of bias? I would argue...MediaFactBiasCheck has to say about the Associated Press. I personally don't find the analysis to be trustworthy based on this alone.
Overall, we rate the Associated Press as left-centered biased due to left-leaning editorializing of news stories and frequently conducting fact checks on conservatives. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a reasonable fact-check record.
Fact checking a conservative is a form of bias? I would argue the opposite, that not fact checking them is a form of bias. If they wanted to argue they don't fact check liberals as a form of bias that would be a valid logical argument at least.
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Comment on Those dire wolves aren’t an amazing scientific breakthrough. They’re a disturbing symbol of where we’re heading. in ~science
arch Link ParentUltimately, it's a good thing for humanity, ecology, and our planet. There are much more significant aspects of our world that are in a dire situation. But they lack the excitement and buzz of...Ultimately, it's a good thing for humanity, ecology, and our planet. There are much more significant aspects of our world that are in a dire situation. But they lack the excitement and buzz of wooly mammoths and dire wolves. The American Chestnut comes to mind for me, personally. And invasive spore brought from Europe into the U.S. has completely removed one of the most prominent trees from the landscape of the continent over the past 100 years. Without genetic engineering or natural genetic selection it will never come back, and the ecosystem of the continent has suffered and will continue to suffer for it. There are political hurdles that make it difficult at best to release a genetically engineered variant into the wild, and the public has little to know awareness of the importance of the American Chestnut to garber enough support to lobby the government to allow it.
The moon landing language is honestly extremely appropriate. It launched dozens of new technologies, paved the way for thousands of industrial satellites and countless things we take for granted today. But we never really even tried to go back to the moon, and have no base there. And no plans for one in my lifetime.
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Comment on Tildes Book Club - March 2025 - Hyperion by Dan Simmons in ~books
arch Link ParentHonestly, I think Simmons had the idea for the frame story, thought it sounded brilliant in theory, but had to realize that it was way less practical to pull off. I personally felt like he started...Honestly, I think Simmons had the idea for the frame story, thought it sounded brilliant in theory, but had to realize that it was way less practical to pull off. I personally felt like he started to drop the structure almost halfway through Hyperion. I know he "officially" abandoned it for the 2nd, though.
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Comment on How will the 2028 Olympics look given the current climate? in ~sports
arch Link ParentDon't they just use a ton of snow machines and refrigerated arenas? We have indoor ice rinks in the summer. This is one of the richest cities in the richest state in the richest country in the...Don't they just use a ton of snow machines and refrigerated arenas? We have indoor ice rinks in the summer.
This is one of the richest cities in the richest state in the richest country in the world. Odds are they're going to make it happen even if there is a fire happening during the games.
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Comment on Question about routers and access points in ~comp
arch LinkHonestly, from the 100% CPU utilization it sounds like you may have a software issue, or that your device may have been hacked to be part of a botnet. Have you tried a full software reset,...Honestly, from the 100% CPU utilization it sounds like you may have a software issue, or that your device may have been hacked to be part of a botnet. Have you tried a full software reset, re-flashing the original firmware (if possible for that model) and changing your passwords on the router ? That would hopefully wipe out and back doors that have currently been opened. The only other thing I can think of that would cause your symptoms is a hardware issue like a heatsink coming loose, causing the CPU to overheat and throttle itself.
I am not sure if you're comfortable with something like this, but I would personally try to flash DD-WRT on the router. I like to tinker and I'm really cheap. I think this link here is the instructions for the version that is reportedly compatible with your router. This does come with a non-zero risk of bricking your router, so it's certainly not for the faint of heart. It's even higher than usual because your device isn't officially supported. You apparently can't go back to the original "Duma OS" either.
I'm not familiar with that Firewalla device, but it seem very expensive for what amounts to a 2 port gigabit router. Any router that can run OpenWRT or DD-WRT can be set up as a VPN server. That said, if you are not technically minded, yet value security and ease of use
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Comment on Disney scales back ‘Snow White’ Hollywood premiere amid Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot controversies in ~movies
arch (edited )Link ParentI don't really have context here, but I do know that in the past Peter Dinklage has spoken publicly about how few roles there are for him and for other actors with dwarfism. So from that...I don't really have context here, but I do know that in the past Peter Dinklage has spoken publicly about how few roles there are for him and for other actors with dwarfism. So from that standpoint, I think he may be speaking about the fact that they didn't cast anyone with dwarfism to play these roles.
That said, I think there are hints that there is more to it here than just that. Specifically since I can't remember there being much controversy over the portrayal of Gimli, despite John Rhys-Davies not having dwarfism. I'm going to assume Dinklage has seen the film, which I have not, or perhaps he is speaking about the original animated move and people are trying to conflate his words as criticism for clicks.
Disney probably could have just dropped the term Dwarf and avoided any controversy. [Edit] looks like they did drop the term in all media that I can see.
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Comment on Chromecast alternatives in ~tech
arch Link ParentYou can't screen mirror Netflix without severe impacts on quality. They might allow screen capture on 720p or lower streams with stereo. You will need a device that supports Widevine DRM. This...You can't screen mirror Netflix without severe impacts on quality. They might allow screen capture on 720p or lower streams with stereo. You will need a device that supports Widevine DRM. This really limits you to the big 3 unless you're willing to jump through hoops regularly: Roku, Apple, or Android devices. You could in theory use Windows, but there's no all in one interface tying together all of your services with a remote. You'll need a keyboard and mouse fairly often.
There are hacks to playback with Kodi on Linux, and some Android devices. Maybe something like CoreElec running on an Ugoos Am6b+ would be worth looking into for you. But I sincerely doubt the interface will be anywhere near as simple as what you're used to. My family really dislikes when I mess around with those apps.
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Comment on Digg is relaunching under Kevin Rose and Alexis Ohanian in ~tech
arch Link ParentI guess I am willing for them to give it a try, I signed up. What have I got to lose? AI is here; it's in use on all social media websites. Either fully automated through API use, or at the least...I guess I am willing for them to give it a try, I signed up. What have I got to lose?
AI is here; it's in use on all social media websites. Either fully automated through API use, or at the least by users who are generating content and posts through AI and posting it to their accounts manually. I don't think it's too pervasive on Tildes, but that is likely more due to the size of the community than anything else.
Reddit already runs automod on most subs. One of the problems is that people learn how to work around it. They can use dog-whistles or substitute letters in spelling to subvert the basic tools and post a comment that otherwise wouldn't be allowed. There's also a number of false positives. For those, it's been notoriously difficult for a decade to get a hold of a decent mod or admin to counter a decision the algorithms make. If you do reach someone it's notoriously difficult to get someone with the time to actually look into your appeal.
The only question really is: will AI really be better than a manually written algorithm at any of this?
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Comment on Running ethernet in new home in ~life.home_improvement
arch Link ParentLike you're saying, 5e really is still good enough today and is (fairly) future proof. I've been reading recommendations for Cat6 for what feels like 15+ years now, but I still haven't seen a home...Like you're saying, 5e really is still good enough today and is (fairly) future proof. I've been reading recommendations for Cat6 for what feels like 15+ years now, but I still haven't seen a home network that actually takes advantage of it. Not that I have any problem with people going with Cat6, but if there's the slightest reason to go with 5e no one should even give it a second thought. I have a case of 5e lying around that I've had for 10 years, so I continue to pull that whenever I need additional networking.
Honestly, the use cases for a 10Gbit network are kind of crazy things for home use. Like you could install games and play them off a network share at that point; I believe your network would be faster than M.2 drive transfer rates. I'm sure there are some people using it in the homelab to great effect, but if you're asking for general recommendations on a forum like this one, you're not going to be a niche hobbyist who will make use anything Cat6 can do in the forseeable future.
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Comment on Looking for guidance: Cost of ADHD medication in ~health.mental
arch Link ParentSomething to consider is that the pH of the fillers may vary, and absorption can vary based on stomach pH. I have had one generic where taking an antacid made no difference, then I had a 2nd where...I'm not sure we really understand why, because at the end of the day they're all pretty similar stimulants.
Something to consider is that the pH of the fillers may vary, and absorption can vary based on stomach pH. I have had one generic where taking an antacid made no difference, then I had a 2nd where taking an antacid before it has made it about as effective for me as the other generic was. It is also worth trying removing the contents from the pill casing and taking with/without food (do not crush).
It doesn't always help, some people literally do not respond to stimulants. But it is worth a shot, and also keeping a "cheat sheet" of your findings for what works for each generic you get.
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Comment on Larry Ellison wants to put all US data in one big AI system in ~tech
arch Link ParentSome days I feel like AI is exactly like giving a Magic 8 Ball to a 5 year old. They decide it can answer every single question for them for the rest of their lives.Some days I feel like AI is exactly like giving a Magic 8 Ball to a 5 year old. They decide it can answer every single question for them for the rest of their lives.
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Comment on US indoor marijuana grow operations are consuming a staggering amount of energy in ~enviro
arch LinkI mean, obviously...? Outdoor agriculture uses basically no electricity. Why is it being compared to agriculture for this article? It is not competing with any agricultural products that I know...Indoor marijuana growing operations in the U.S. use more energy than all outdoor agriculture combined.
I mean, obviously...? Outdoor agriculture uses basically no electricity. Why is it being compared to agriculture for this article? It is not competing with any agricultural products that I know of. Shouldn't it be compared to alcohol production, or production of opiates? Even then, so what? The author has a section talking about greenhouse gas production, and outright states legislation is needed to curb it. Why not renewables? Why not nuclear? I hate to say it, but the issue isn't so much what we're using our power for, but how we're generating it. How in the hell is trying to regulate energy use in the U.S. going to work? It's just a different shade of trying to put the guilt on the consumer (reduce, reuse, recycle while corporations are pumping out styrofoam and single use plastics at an alarming rate).
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Comment on I hate the new internet. I hate the new tech world. I hate it all. I want out, and I can't be the only one. in ~tech
arch (edited )Link Parent[edit] I am going to, hopefully not too disrespectfully, bow out from any further discussion in this post. I just want to let any readers know that before they delve into my thoughts below,...[edit] I am going to, hopefully not too disrespectfully, bow out from any further discussion in this post. I just want to let any readers know that before they delve into my thoughts below, because they likely won't get any response from me if they want one. I don't want to add to any further surprisingly heated discussion on this topic. I do wish everyone I've been talking to here the best, and I hope no one has a bad day because of this conversation.
We are certainly allowed to read the same comment and come to different conclusions on it. I don't exactly think calling me vapid and moralizing is helpful, or trying to understand my standpoint in any way. I do, personally, think I have a differing opinion from the one given by /u/PendingKetchup. From my reading they are stating that we should walk away instead of trying to change from the inside. And since some people can't, then anyone who can should. I don't think that's helpful, or realistic, or likely to accomplish anything. The public school system is not the for profit private bus industry. Why would protesting like during the civil rights movement make sense for whatever it is we're even talking about doing here? Hence my reference to Invitation to a Beheading a short story at the end of which a prisoner either just gets up from beneath the headsman and walks away, or his spirit does at least. Because that is what the advice for anyone who is unhappy with the changes their career path is taking sounds the most like to me. Especially when it comes to technology, which is everywhere and will continue to be everywhere for the rest of our lives, until our spirit finally gets up and walks away from it.
Do try to bear in mind that this is all in response to a comment telling people to find a job without technology, then a reply from a teacher stating that online teaching is a requirement since COVID and it's drastically harder than people think to avoid technology, and an immediate response reiterating, "you don't have to remain a teacher". Then further down a call for protest quitting of public school teachers who are able to do so, leaving those who can't further entrenched. I don't follow the logic. What is being protested? How will be people left behind even know there is a protest?
If an employee states a concern with the technology in their role, we should be engaging with them in the conversation and not outright dismissing them. If it boils down to "I don't know how to use a phone" then they can get additional training, or take a free course at the local library. It only really makes sense for them to leave if the complaint is I can't/don't ever want to learn how to use X technology. But when it comes to remote learning we are likely to legitimately be seeing that a class of over 20 six years olds cannot be taught phonetic spelling effectively over zoom. I don't know what the case was for the teacher who posted, though. You know why I don't know? Because the knee jerk response of this vapid moralizing website was "you don't have to remain a teacher". No follow up questions, no discussion of what they're actually thinking, feeling or saying.
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Comment on Right to root access in ~tech
arch Link ParentWould you have any info on one? I haven't been able to find one that works in the U.S.AFAIK there are alternative tap to pay apps that do work under GOS
Would you have any info on one? I haven't been able to find one that works in the U.S.
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Comment on Right to root access in ~tech
arch Link ParentIt definitely takes a bit of configuration, especially on the permissions side and in the Sandboxed Google Apps section. It can apparently differ depending on the car/device you're connecting to....It definitely takes a bit of configuration, especially on the permissions side and in the Sandboxed Google Apps section. It can apparently differ depending on the car/device you're connecting to. But yes, it does work. It just took me a few hours of messing with settings to get it working for the first time when I had a rental car with AA.
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Comment on I hate the new internet. I hate the new tech world. I hate it all. I want out, and I can't be the only one. in ~tech
arch Link ParentYour comment adds literally nothing to the conversation, here. You draw false equivalences. It's extremely difficult for me to pull my rationale far enough to believe the you equate quitting...Your comment adds literally nothing to the conversation, here. You draw false equivalences. It's extremely difficult for me to pull my rationale far enough to believe the you equate quitting Twitter to someone quitting a career. A teacher has gone to school for four years to earn a degree to be able to do that job. They have spent at a minimum tens of thousands of dollars on that career path, they likely have a pension tied to their state of work and stand to loose significant retirement income if they leave early, they likely have years, perhaps decades of training and experience in the career.
You might as well go and read Vladimir Nabokov's Invitation to a Beheading as a realistic advice on how to escape Kafkaesque persecution.
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Comment on The Fantastic Four: First Steps | Official teaser in ~movies
arch (edited )Link ParentIt doesn't seem to be an origin story, they do show Galactus in the trailer, so I assume he is in some way the villain, and he's not usually an origin story villain for them. Hell, I'd love to...It doesn't seem to be an origin story, they do show Galactus in the trailer, so I assume he is in some way the villain, and he's not usually an origin story villain for them. Hell, I'd love to just see a short 5 or 10 minutes "history of the Fantastic Four" video that they watch on a screen in some sort of museum in the movie. It works really well for that sort of exposition in movies like Jurassic Park. It avoids that problem when you suddenly just have a depressed superman and the audience can't connect with him emotionally.
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Comment on The Fantastic Four: First Steps | Official teaser in ~movies
arch (edited )LinkI'm on board for Pedro Pascal as Mister Fantastic alone. He has that nature that you just inherently trust in a person even when he has to do things that you don't like. I'm not personally a huge...I'm on board for Pedro Pascal as Mister Fantastic alone. He has that nature that you just inherently trust in a person even when he has to do things that you don't like.
I'm not personally a huge fan of Fantastic Four stories, not that I've experienced to many of them, but from a filmic standpoint this trailer's pacing, cinematography and visual design are very refreshing. The only thing I'm not immediately delighted by is when they initially pull out of the 4:3 framing and image processing to show The Thing moving around. It strikes me as a little jarring just because everything felt a certain way before hand, then we're suddenly hit with the more traditional and modern GCI that honestly feels stale. It affects my willful suspension of disbelief. The rest of the clips they showed somehow felt perfectly fitting, though. So I don't know if that jarring feeling was all it took to get me to encompass the new look into the frame of reference, or if the rest was just better quality CG. This is the first trailer I have seen in maybe 6 years that made me remark on how far CGI has come, namely with fire on Johnny, so it truly felt impressive. I've been watching mostly HDR content lately which is easier to spot the discrepancies with, so hopefully it doesn't look worse in cinemas. The retro-futuristic costume and sets designs are really on point.
I don't know if the Presented in FantastiVision at the end is a throwaway or not, but I honestly hope the studio is onboard and actually making it something more visually consistent between their new movies. This looks like it will be enjoyable in a way for me that is similar to Werewolf by Night. Being first and foremost a compelling story, but delivering it in a film that is a love-letter to the way movies used to be filmed, edited and displayed.
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Comment on Right to root access in ~tech
arch Link ParentWhile it doesn't hard the security of the device, it does lock you out of a significant number of features. The most obvious is that tap to pay (namely Google Wallet) will not work, I haven't...While it doesn't hard the security of the device, it does lock you out of a significant number of features. The most obvious is that tap to pay (namely Google Wallet) will not work, I haven't found a single software that will support it on GrapheneOS. There are a non-insignificant number of other issues that require a bunch of workaround. Android Auto took me hours to get working, Google Fit took me more time, Google Maps and properly location access was glitch for me until I got the location software stack configured in a specific way.
Even if you want to go fully sans-Google there are certain pieces of software that rely on things like safetynet for which they have only been granted partial access by Google.
I have a 7 year old who is becoming really engrossed in Minecraft, so I have that perspective on what the kids she plays with are engaged in, and what she likes. She really enjoys creative mode, building bases, making up her own version of palaces and locations that she is reading about in books. There are older siblings of her friends who give some limited teasing that she's not playing in survival, but it's not in a way that's big enough to make any impact on her. There is also a fierce community aspect to this that is interesting to see. She really, really wants to share these creations with others, she wants to tell everyone about what they mean to her, how they function, and what characters they were built for. Being able to log into a server with her friends and show them this makes it even stronger. I am starting to think the "TikTok" drive to share everything is tied into this, because there were kids streaming their reactions to parts of the Minecraft movie while we were there. And they seemed to have certain things to cheer together and do in unison during a movie that has only been out for 2 weeks, in the way the Rocky Horror has built up over decades. Maybe it really is an innate social drive that we all have. This perpetually online generation is tapping into it even with servers on Minecraft. But my daughter has never posted on TikTok or Instagram or Youtube, it just seems like she gets more out of an experience if it's shared with others. I can kind of understand it, but it's almost like it's something that was shut down in myself from a young age from being surrounded by disinterest; and having very few people who shared my passions as a kid.
I think Minecraft's success here is that they have so many different modes that they can appeal to wildly different audiences. If you want to just create, you can do that. It's really beneficial for kids who would almost always die in combat without help. Having different devices and control schemes is also part of it. She has taken to the touchscreen interface in a way that I never could. I even tried starting her with a controller first, then keyboard and mouse, but there was just too much for her to learn to get comfortable with those. It's interesting to see because from my perspective controller or keyboard are vastly easier to manage, but I have decades of muscle memory with them that make them feel like ancillary appendages to me.
Writing about this has made me think that I should probably look into building a family server where we can play together and I can control the difficulty for her with mods. I think she would enjoy the exploration aspect that comes with not having infinite resources in your inventory, but if she got killed and lost everything she would want to stop playing for good.