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  1. Comment on Elon Musk says Tesla ending Models S and X production in ~transport

  2. Comment on Actual underrated films of the 2020s so far in ~movies

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    The Deep End (2022) Topic: cult documentary miniseries Where to watch: HBO or Hulu I think Notes: the filmmakers were given a wild amount of access, 4 ep x 45 min = 3 hr movie :) Nate – A One Man...

    The Deep End (2022)
    Topic: cult documentary miniseries
    Where to watch: HBO or Hulu I think
    Notes: the filmmakers were given a wild amount of access, 4 ep x 45 min = 3 hr movie :)

    Nate – A One Man Show (2020)
    Topic: clown comedy show
    Where to watch: Netflix (exclusive)
    Notes: very NSFW, recommend going in blind to not spoil its themes

    Dear Kelly (2025) (independent)
    Topic: political documentary
    Where to watch: www.dearkellyfilm.com
    Notes: not on RT

    3 votes

  3. Comment on US immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, memo says in ~society

  5. Comment on ‘Marty Supreme’ becomes A24’s highest-grossing film at domestic box office with $80 million in ~movies

  6. Comment on ‘Marty Supreme’ becomes A24’s highest-grossing film at domestic box office with $80 million in ~movies

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    His reaction to the pregnancy had me feeling otherwise. This movie convinced me audiences just plain like adrenaline rush movies now (irregardless of genre), with little regard to deeper messages...

    but still keeping that character as someone you're rooting for throughout.

    His reaction to the pregnancy had me feeling otherwise.

    This movie convinced me audiences just plain like adrenaline rush movies now (irregardless of genre), with little regard to deeper messages or takeaways. Here's some that fall into that bucket for me: Nope, Uncut Gems, Anora*, One Battle After Another, Challengers, Sinners**, Talk to Me. That's not to say these are bad films necessarily. Kinda depends on the marketing and self-awareness of the writing

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    I think the themes of Anora aren't well-served by its plot (extended manhunt)

    Sinners harkened to something deeper but was shallow IMO; very poor job of exploring its most enticing concept: vampire life as an escape from being black in the U.S.

    5 votes

  7. Comment on Pebble Round 2 announced in ~tech

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    Only bummer is no backplate screws for easy battery replacement. I presume the thin design prevented this since the PT2 has them

    Only bummer is no backplate screws for easy battery replacement. I presume the thin design prevented this since the PT2 has them

    3 votes

  8. Comment on Jon Stewart is our only hope in ~society

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    Nah. No one is our only hope. The calvary is not coming Trump is and was too old and clearly not in great mental health. The bar keeps getting raised on this front unfortunately. I don't think...

    Nah. No one is our only hope. The calvary is not coming

    Bernie and Warren are too old.

    Trump is and was too old and clearly not in great mental health. The bar keeps getting raised on this front unfortunately.

    Trump and JD become horribly disgraced even among MAGA, leading to Tucker Carlson running

    I don't think either of these is feasible personally. Trump will be a cult of personality until he dies, and will continue running for office in some shape or form. Tucker Carlson has no such personality and no semblence of real authority/success like Trump had in the 2016 election. That doesn't mean he can't create his own model of electability, but it's not 1:1 in my own estimations

    There's also the problem of the main Democratic contenders simply being not very good.

    Virtally nobody knew who Obama was at this point in 2005. Way to far out to predict much of anything meaningful, especially with the speed at which culture changes. My opinions included

    16 votes

  9. Comment on YouTube is awful. Please use YouTube, though. in ~tech

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    Tesla went a step further and dissolved their public relations team altogether. That should be a clear red flag to all consumers

    Tesla went a step further and dissolved their public relations team altogether. That should be a clear red flag to all consumers

    6 votes

  10. Comment on The truth about AI (specifically LLM powered AI) in ~tech

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    It seems like we have one of these LLM discussion posts roughly once a month. Pretty tired of the discourse personally

    It seems like we have one of these LLM discussion posts roughly once a month. Pretty tired of the discourse personally

    9 votes

  11. Comment on Statement from Mozilla's new CEO in ~tech

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    I think it is. "AI" is referenced 7 times, the same amount as "Firefox"

    It isn't the main point or theme of the CEO's statement, so focusing on it in the title adds undue weight

    I think it is. "AI" is referenced 7 times, the same amount as "Firefox"

    11 votes

  12. Comment on Sick of smart TVs? Here are your best options. in ~tech

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    As I understand it Roku has the most exploitative business model in the space because they triple dip. First you have to buy a box**, then they continuously serve you ads, and finally they collect...

    As I understand it Roku has the most exploitative business model in the space because they triple dip. First you have to buy a box**, then they continuously serve you ads, and finally they collect and sell all your usage data

    **I know some are built into TVs which obscures this cost into the price tag. Apparently these contracts have mostly ended as the relationship soured

    6 votes

  13. Comment on Meet Pebble Index 01 - External memory for your brain in ~tech

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    Eric was pretty clear about these trade-offs in the accompanying video. You can certainly have a rechargeable battery if you double the cost and size

    Eric was pretty clear about these trade-offs in the accompanying video. You can certainly have a rechargeable battery if you double the cost and size

    2 votes

  14. Comment on I can't describe it, but I know it when I see it in ~life

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    I think you're describing media literacy. PBS has a pretty good article on this, and I'm sure there's lots of books about it nowadays

    I think you're describing media literacy. PBS has a pretty good article on this, and I'm sure there's lots of books about it nowadays

    11 votes

  15. Comment on Meet Pebble Index 01 - External memory for your brain in ~tech

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    I think it's a bit disingenuous to call it disposable tech at this point. Eric mentioned that when configured to be just a programmable button (versus a recording device) the battery should last...

    I think it's a bit disingenuous to call it disposable tech at this point. Eric mentioned that when configured to be just a programmable button (versus a recording device) the battery should last well over a decade. And when it dies it's still a ring and probably a decent fidget if it's as clicky as described. There's also no risk of the battery swelling and getting stuck on your finger like what recently happened with the Samsung ones

    9 votes

  17. Comment on Box office: ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ debuts to frightfully good $63 million domestic, adds $46 million overseas for $109 million global debut; ‘Zootopia 2’ crosses $900 million globally in ~movies

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    Huh. Neither of these even popped up on my Letterboxd. Makes me wonder how people learn about movies anymore, save for manually checking. I suppose I'm living in a bubble of sorts considering I...

    Huh. Neither of these even popped up on my Letterboxd. Makes me wonder how people learn about movies anymore, save for manually checking. I suppose I'm living in a bubble of sorts considering I block most ads on most devices

    4 votes

  18. Comment on Ready or Not 2: Here I Come | Official trailer in ~movies

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    Certainly would not have thought there would be a sequel

    Certainly would not have thought there would be a sequel

    1 vote

  19. Comment on Dell CEO pledges $6.25 billion to ‘Trump accounts’ for American children in ~society

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    (source) (source)

    To claim an account, parents may have to check a box on a tax form testifying that they are new parents, said Williams of the Retirement Clearinghouse.

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    The program for American children born during Trump's current term would involve a one-time contribution from the federal government of $1,000 per toddler into a mutual fund or index fund that is tied to the performance of the stock market.

    The legislation also allows for parents, churches, and private foundations to make contributions of up to $5,000 annually during childhood – which the child could access when they turn 18 to pay for education, training or a first-time home purchase. The full balance would be available at age 30.

    (source)

    7 votes

  20. Comment on Uber and Lyft prices vary for the same rides in ~transport

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    It's an app! Nearly identical rider experience

    It's an app! Nearly identical rider experience

    2 votes