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Comment on Zig creator calls spade a spade, Anthropic blows smoke in ~comp
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Comment on Zig creator calls spade a spade, Anthropic blows smoke in ~comp
kmcgurty1 LinkI'm not sure I understand all of the hate Andrew (Zig creator) got from his article post. I saw a lot of opinions saying he was unprofessional, but it makes a lot of sense where he's coming from....I'm not sure I understand all of the hate Andrew (Zig creator) got from his article post. I saw a lot of opinions saying he was unprofessional, but it makes a lot of sense where he's coming from. If I spent 10 years working on something, and there's essentially a campaign against that thing, I'd probably react the same way.
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Comment on Does anyone here own a Humane Ai Pin they’d be willing to part with? in ~tech
kmcgurty1 LinkIt made such a stink, I imagine no one really bought these. On eBay, they're going for $700+. You might have better luck with something like the Spotify car thing?It made such a stink, I imagine no one really bought these. On eBay, they're going for $700+.
You might have better luck with something like the Spotify car thing?
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Comment on Consequences of advertising and enshittification on the Internet in ~tech
kmcgurty1 Link ParentOh interesting. Do you know the reasoning for tap to pay not working? Presumably the same reason RCS requires Google Messenger (that is, there is no good reason).Oh interesting. Do you know the reasoning for tap to pay not working? Presumably the same reason RCS requires Google Messenger (that is, there is no good reason).
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Comment on Consequences of advertising and enshittification on the Internet in ~tech
kmcgurty1 Link ParentI don't think stock android has that (I have a Samsung S22). How is GrapheneOS? I used to flash custom ROMs all the time as a kid, but never have as an adult. The biggest thing with Samsung is...I don't think stock android has that (I have a Samsung S22). How is GrapheneOS? I used to flash custom ROMs all the time as a kid, but never have as an adult. The biggest thing with Samsung is they use those physical fuses that blow when you unlock the bootloader. I suppose I don't have a reason to be concerned if I don't want to sell this phone down the road.
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Comment on Consequences of advertising and enshittification on the Internet in ~tech
kmcgurty1 Link ParentFYI Android and iPhone both have DNS ad-block methods. Android: https://www.makeuseof.com/block-ads-on-android-phone-with-adguard-dns/ iPhone: https://apple.nextdns.io/ Mobile Firefox is another...FYI Android and iPhone both have DNS ad-block methods.
Android: https://www.makeuseof.com/block-ads-on-android-phone-with-adguard-dns/
iPhone: https://apple.nextdns.io/Mobile Firefox is another option, since it allows installing ublock and privacy badger.
The only problem is it can be pretty confusing when things don't work randomly. You never know if it's the DNS block, an extension, the website is broken, or any of combination of those. If you play mobile games, it can also stop those from working. Usually it's when they force you to watch an ad to progress, but the ad never loads.
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Comment on REO Runabout, gas truck starting at $21,500 in ~transport
kmcgurty1 LinkDoes this website seem AI generated to anyone else? How far the page scrolls, mono space fonts, glowing/pulsing status circles, pure black background, vague, yet confident statements. It also...Does this website seem AI generated to anyone else?
How far the page scrolls, mono space fonts, glowing/pulsing status circles, pure black background, vague, yet confident statements. It also didn't exist before last month, according to the wayback machine.
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Comment on Papa Johns can predict when your fridge is empty in ~tech
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Comment on Consequences of advertising and enshittification on the Internet in ~tech
kmcgurty1 LinkWith enough persistence, it's possible to live an ad-free life. Ublock, pi-hole (any dns blocker), and YouTube Revanced all go a long way. Combined with pirating content, I'm not sure I ever see...With enough persistence, it's possible to live an ad-free life. Ublock, pi-hole (any dns blocker), and YouTube Revanced all go a long way. Combined with pirating content, I'm not sure I ever see ads? Platforms like Twitch make it really difficult to block ads, so I don't use it. In a similar vein, I refuse to pay for subscription that still shows me ads (cable television).
There are some downsides. For example, I rarely know about popular movie releases until someone tells me about them.
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Comment on The Online Accent Database: Explore authentic accents with a growing video library of real-world interviews in ~humanities.languages
kmcgurty1 LinkI don't like a lot of the examples they provide. It's mostly actors and musicians with accents that aren't very strong or have faded away over time. I hear a lot of southern accents, and to me, I...I don't like a lot of the examples they provide. It's mostly actors and musicians with accents that aren't very strong or have faded away over time.
I hear a lot of southern accents, and to me, I barely hear it in their examples. I think it'd make sense if there was a scale for how strong the accent is.
For example:
Tennessee:
https://accentarchive.com/region/american-accents/southern-accents/tennessee-accents/
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https://youtu.be/2aWfsYUM9k8North Carolina:
https://accentarchive.com/region/american-accents/southern-accents/north-carolina-accents/
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https://youtu.be/6zSm4enKiZMDale Earnhardt is a good choice, however.
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Comment on What AI does to the minds of novice coders in ~comp
kmcgurty1 Link ParentIt's also able to search 100s of results and find me the most relevant basically instantly. I'll always check the source it pulled from, unless it's widely available knowledge. For example: "Can...It's also able to search 100s of results and find me the most relevant basically instantly. I'll always check the source it pulled from, unless it's widely available knowledge.
For example:
"Can penguins fly?" has a very straightforward answer, with the correct answer replicated in its training set.
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"How do I use this library's function, but the new version not the old one?" it's likely going to get the answer wrong, unless I tell it explicitly to search online. Even then, it's better to just read the relevant documentation directly.The biggest issue, however, is I end up missing context or solutions that may be in another part of the documentation. I could be beating my head into a wall trying to solve something a specific way, but it turns out there's a way better way - if I just RTFM.
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Comment on What AI does to the minds of novice coders in ~comp
kmcgurty1 LinkI tend to struggle with the balance of using LLMs for assistance, vs relying on them because I don't feel like thinking. I've notice the latter happens when I should really just step away and go...I tend to struggle with the balance of using LLMs for assistance, vs relying on them because I don't feel like thinking. I've notice the latter happens when I should really just step away and go to bed.
I'm self taught over 10+ years, so I don't have professional experience to draw from. I find myself thinking of the solution to the problem in my head, but then asking the LLM for a solution and comparing. I've realized lately if it can't give me a straightforward answer, I'm probably approaching the problem incorrectly (square peg, round hole).
I do find them very useful as a glorified search engine. I don't know if I've lost the ability to search by keywords, but it's so difficult to find anything mildly obscure these days.
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Comment on Jamie Hyneman on MythBusters fame and why he and Adam Savage never socialized in ~tv
kmcgurty1 Link ParentI originally posted this because Jamie does not speak publicly often (if at all). However, I just found out this interview is 9 years old!I originally posted this because Jamie does not speak publicly often (if at all). However, I just found out this interview is 9 years old!
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Jamie Hyneman on MythBusters fame and why he and Adam Savage never socialized
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Comment on How much of an echo chamber is Reddit/the internet, really? in ~tech
kmcgurty1 Link ParentI see this a lot. What proof is there? There's no way of knowing because the major platforms do not provide information publicly. I think it's true to some extent, but wouldn't be surprised if...I see this a lot. What proof is there? There's no way of knowing because the major platforms do not provide information publicly. I think it's true to some extent, but wouldn't be surprised if it's overstated.
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Comment on The founder of Craigslist has given away half a billion dollars. He fears for an America where generosity is trolled. in ~tech
kmcgurty1 LinkThe rest of Craig's panel linked in the article is here: https://youtu.be/QMXWblaeShI?t=5841 I haven't been able to research who the woman in on his panel, but I really appreciate what she's...The rest of Craig's panel linked in the article is here: https://youtu.be/QMXWblaeShI?t=5841
I haven't been able to research who the woman in on his panel, but I really appreciate what she's saying about AI and big tech companies. It feels like no one else is saying how much they've simply swallowed up the means of getting information. They want to control who and what gets seen, while also being in the ear of politicians to prop up the oligarchy they've built.
I do wish Craig was able to speak more. I'm just now learning about his philanthropy, and would love to hear more about his thoughts.
As a side note: I find it incredibly ironic whoever put this conference together decided to use AI generated content, in an intro about AI companies stealing content to train their models.
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Comment on What internet discussion sites remain? in ~tech
kmcgurty1 Link ParentI agree. In my mind, it would be cool if each comment could be upvoted for reasons like insightful, thought-provoking, conversational, etc. A thread could be sorted new by default, but you could...I agree.
In my mind, it would be cool if each comment could be upvoted for reasons like insightful, thought-provoking, conversational, etc.
A thread could be sorted new by default, but you could also sort by those reasons. To encourage voting, you could be asked to pick a vote when you reply to someone.
I'm a little torn on displaying the votes. If it's more than a vague number, it could discourage thinking "more votes = more correct".
I think you're correct about hiding downvoted comments. On reddit, it seems like it just hides opinions most people disagree with. Reasons for downvoting could help with this!
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Comment on Singer Oliver Tree dead at 32 following tragic helicopter crash in ~music
kmcgurty1 Link ParentI'm surprised colliding midair isn't... exceedingly rare?I'm surprised colliding midair isn't... exceedingly rare?
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Comment on What internet discussion sites remain? in ~tech
kmcgurty1 Link ParentThat is fair! My goal is to be more "inspired by" instead of a clone. But we'll see what comes from it. I appreciate all the replies - it's been very helpful!That is fair! My goal is to be more "inspired by" instead of a clone. But we'll see what comes from it. I appreciate all the replies - it's been very helpful!
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Comment on Will you be left behind if you don't use LLMs to code? in ~comp
kmcgurty1 Link ParentI think it'd be helpful to also define what it means to use an LLM. For context, I really only program as a hobby. Personally, I refuse to install the coding assistants on my computer. It is so...I think it'd be helpful to also define what it means to use an LLM.
For context, I really only program as a hobby. Personally, I refuse to install the coding assistants on my computer. It is so distracting even having the auto-complete appear in my editor. And I know if I have the assistant in my sidebar, the first thing I'll do to solve a problem is prompt the LLM.
I also know people that exclusively vibe code, use open claw, have a bunch of agents, etc.
To me, where they really shine is when it acts as a glorified search engine. Anything slightly obscure gets increasingly more difficult to find since this boom in AI. Realistically, it's gotten worse and worse as you're pushed to Discord for support.
It's hard to recognize in the moment when I'm wasting my time speaking to the LLM. I often find myself spinning in circles trying to solve a problem the wrong way. It's tough to balance.
Yes, you're right. I was just using this as an opportunity to bring it up. I suppose my bigger point is I just don't understand why this got as big as it did. Both sides can be justified at the same time.