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Comment on 'Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan' movie review by Roger Ebert & Gene Siskel (1982) in ~movies
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Comment on Signs of introspection in large language models in ~tech
lou Link ParentI feel compelled to observe that, depending on how someone models the human mind, a lot of that vocabulary becomes either more or less adequate. Notions like "mind", "intelligence",...I feel compelled to observe that, depending on how someone models the human mind, a lot of that vocabulary becomes either more or less adequate. Notions like "mind", "intelligence", "consciouness", and "sentience" are intensely disputed in several fields.
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Comment on 'Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan' movie review by Roger Ebert & Gene Siskel (1982) in ~movies
lou Link ParentA popular theory is that their technology was largely stolen from their opponents as spoils of war.A popular theory is that their technology was largely stolen from their opponents as spoils of war.
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'Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan' movie review by Roger Ebert & Gene Siskel (1982)
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Comment on Why Disney ditched ‘Doctor Who’ in ~tv
lou (edited )Link ParentThat's a great way to put it. It's important to understand that the Doctor has been "woke" since at least 2005. But they used to write that in ways that felt more organic to the story.I think there were other issues in over focusing on social problems, but in a way that was inelegant. Dr Who has obviously always talked about such things, but the better episodes manage to get there cleanly (or maybe campy), while these almost felt like after school specials with about as much quality as "Thanks GI joe! Now I won't do the drugs!"
That's a great way to put it. It's important to understand that the Doctor has been "woke" since at least 2005. But they used to write that in ways that felt more organic to the story.
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Comment on Why Disney ditched ‘Doctor Who’ in ~tv
lou (edited )Link ParentDr. Who is not terrible. It is inconsistent in the same way Star Trek is inconsistent. Marvelously. Dr. Who is not perfect but even when it's not great it is often interesting and entertaining...Dr. Who is not terrible. It is inconsistent in the same way Star Trek is inconsistent. Marvelously.
Dr. Who is not perfect but even when it's not great it is often interesting and entertaining enough. The highs, however, are so freaking awesome that I hear that, sometimes, people in their 40s can jump on the couch and wake up their spouses to talk about it. Or so I've heard....
If that matters, I'm Brazilian.
Edit: added an anecdote.
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Comment on People with a very good memory: does that make it harder to forgive? in ~talk
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People with a very good memory: does that make it harder to forgive?
With a few exceptions, I have a remarkably bad memory (probably in part due to ADHD). When I have a fight or heated argument I usually remember the tone and gravity of the situation but the actual...
With a few exceptions, I have a remarkably bad memory (probably in part due to ADHD). When I have a fight or heated argument I usually remember the tone and gravity of the situation but the actual words that were said are completely forgotten in a short period. With time the entire content of the discussion fades away.
I have the impression this makes it easier for me to forgive people and forget bad events. The negative impressions don't have a lot memory to hold onto. Is the inverse also true? Does a good memory make it harder to forgive?
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Comment on What are your favorite low cost main dishes/meals? in ~food
lou LinkMeat with whatever is in the fridge. Beans (Brazilian style), rice, farofa.Meat with whatever is in the fridge. Beans (Brazilian style), rice, farofa.
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Why Disney ditched ‘Doctor Who’
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Comment on Starter comments on Tildes? in ~tildes
lou Link ParentI'm really not sure what is going on here. Perhaps we can leave that aside and start over on another opportunity?I'm really not sure what is going on here. Perhaps we can leave that aside and start over on another opportunity?
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Comment on Starter comments on Tildes? in ~tildes
lou Link Parent"Encouraged" generally means an overwhelming consensus or indirect directive. I most certainly value your opinion but I don't believe it is enough to determine which behaviors are encouraged on..."Encouraged" generally means an overwhelming consensus or indirect directive. I most certainly value your opinion but I don't believe it is enough to determine which behaviors are encouraged on Tildes as whole.
You're sounding a little prescriptive with the implications of the word that's all.
I just want everyone to know that it is okay to post with or without a submission statement.
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Comment on Starter comments on Tildes? in ~tildes
lou Link ParentThat is perfectly fine. You are not forced to click on anything.That is perfectly fine. You are not forced to click on anything.
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Comment on Starter comments on Tildes? in ~tildes
lou Link ParentI mean, submission statements are neither encouraged nor discouraged. They're just something people can do and there are varying opinions on the subject.I believe starter comments are generally encouraged, especially when sharing more subjective things such as essays or music.
I mean, submission statements are neither encouraged nor discouraged. They're just something people can do and there are varying opinions on the subject.
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Comment on Starter comments on Tildes? in ~tildes
lou LinkMost links are self explanatory and tags usually suffice. You should read the tags. I sometimes edit the title to provide a better representation of the content. Conversation starters are...Most links are self explanatory and tags usually suffice. You should read the tags. I sometimes edit the title to provide a better representation of the content. Conversation starters are necessary sometimes. But not always.
I avoid writing conversation starters because people will engage with it without the context of the article.
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Comment on At least 64 killed in Rio's largest police raid on gangs in ~news
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Comment on Looking for movies that combine religion mythology and supernatural elements in ~movies
lou Link ParentI saw that at the theater. The whole "Exorcist", "The Omen" vibe was not that common at the time. It was most certainly there but it wasn't mainstream. It certainly made an impact on me. And...I saw that at the theater. The whole "Exorcist", "The Omen" vibe was not that common at the time. It was most certainly there but it wasn't mainstream.
It certainly made an impact on me. And Gabriel Byrne can really sell the "tortured intellectual" vibe. Being in a Catholic culture probably increased its effect.
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Comment on Looking for movies that combine religion mythology and supernatural elements in ~movies
lou (edited )LinkCarrie (1976). The Exorcist (1973). Stigmata (1999). Rosemary's Baby (1968). None of these are like Supernatural but they're more like The Omen. There is also The Night of the Hunter (1955). It is...Carrie (1976).
The Exorcist (1973).
Stigmata (1999).
Rosemary's Baby (1968).
None of these are like Supernatural but they're more like The Omen.
There is also The Night of the Hunter (1955). It is not supernatural but a classic of the scary religion trope.
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Comment on At least 64 killed in Rio's largest police raid on gangs in ~news
lou (edited )Link ParentI don't believe many Brazilians are crying for the death of criminals but rather for the high likelihood of the death of innocents. There is also a perception that this will only serve to provide...- Exemplary
I don't believe many Brazilians are crying for the death of criminals but rather for the high likelihood of the death of innocents. There is also a perception that this will only serve to provide an advantage to other factions which will gain ground over Comando Vermelho with no reduction in criminal activity.
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Comment on At least 64 killed in Rio's largest police raid on gangs in ~news
No, of course not. There are most certainly capable engineers and scientists among the Klingons. However, they don't strike me as a civilization that allocates lots of resources to basic research. Perhaps the technologies they acquired from other species compensated for that. They then perfected and developed those "acquisitions" for their own applications.
It is not an either-or situation. Of course, Klingons do some science and engineering. But I don't imagine they're actively researching the origin of the universe or the theory of everything. They are eminently practical.
They're not the guys who invent iPhones. They're the ones who figure out how to make it into the deadliest phaser ever.