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Comment on US judge to baby: file an asylum application in ~society
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Comment on Chinese humanoid robots smash human records in 100m sprint and high jump at Beijing robot games in ~tech
nukeman Link ParentI think a humanoid form factor makes the most in areas where robots will be working alongside humans: medical care (being able to lift a person or change their diaper) and trades (where being able...I think a humanoid form factor makes the most in areas where robots will be working alongside humans: medical care (being able to lift a person or change their diaper) and trades (where being able to squeeze into a tight space without any attendant back problems would be useful).
Even if they have fewer applications than anticipated, equipment developed for humanoid robots will make its away into other form factors.
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Comment on Cousin came out as trans. Looking for good online forums/spaces. in ~lgbt
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Comment on Chinese humanoid robots smash human records in 100m sprint and high jump at Beijing robot games in ~tech
nukeman Link ParentThis is the real answer. It’s not designed to replace Olympians, it’s a demo to show how capable it is with something. Next they’ll show it threading the eyes of ten thousand needles or something...This is the real answer. It’s not designed to replace Olympians, it’s a demo to show how capable it is with something. Next they’ll show it threading the eyes of ten thousand needles or something to highlight it’s dexterity.
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Cousin came out as trans. Looking for good online forums/spaces.
One of my cousins (age 23), at the end of weeks-long stay at an inpatient psychiatric facility, came out as trans to his parents. They are very supportive, if a bit surprised. I want to help them...
One of my cousins (age 23), at the end of weeks-long stay at an inpatient psychiatric facility, came out as trans to his parents. They are very supportive, if a bit surprised.
I want to help them and my cousin out and link them to some online forums/discussion spaces. He’s (AMAB, hasn’t mentioned what the new pronouns are) very online, so I’d be most interested in stuff for him. I know some of the sites don’t have the best reputation, or are very polarizing, so I’d like sites that are positive and supportive.
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Comment on Virgin Galactic wants your help naming its new Delta class spaceship in ~space
nukeman Link ParentNumerous variations of Gushin’ Granny (which would be a perfect soda name for a GTA game). There was also Diabeetus. I did like that the Bronies tried to salvage things with Applejack.Numerous variations of Gushin’ Granny (which would be a perfect soda name for a GTA game). There was also Diabeetus. I did like that the Bronies tried to salvage things with Applejack.
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Comment on Virgin Galactic wants your help naming its new Delta class spaceship in ~space
nukeman Link ParentNot surprising. Half of the time it’s “Boaty McBoatface,” the other half it’s “Hitler Did Nothing Wrong.”Not surprising. Half of the time it’s “Boaty McBoatface,” the other half it’s “Hitler Did Nothing Wrong.”
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Comment on What is your Mandela effect moment? in ~movies
nukeman LinkI swear there was a version of The Police’s “Don’t Stand So Close to Me” that dealt with the teacher forcing himself on the student.I swear there was a version of The Police’s “Don’t Stand So Close to Me” that dealt with the teacher forcing himself on the student.
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Comment on New worlds, and what was your "Future Shock" moment? in ~life
nukeman Link ParentApparently the Chinese are heavily focusing their AI efforts on integration with robotics. I think this isn’t being talked about nearly as much as software-centered applications. I’d seen one of...Apparently the Chinese are heavily focusing their AI efforts on integration with robotics. I think this isn’t being talked about nearly as much as software-centered applications. I’d seen one of those inventory bots (also at a Kroger) a few weeks ago, and a floor-cleaning robot at a Quiktrip a few months ago. Both in smaller cities in South Carolina.
Both of these jobs are hard to find staff for (because the pay and hours are shit, what a surprise!), and staff in those roles doesn’t always stay long. I see a lot of these lower-skilled, manual labor jobs being automated over the next few decades (possibly faster in some countries). In twenty years I wouldn’t be surprised to see the same Kroger operating with three human employees and dozens of robots.
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Comment on In Australia, a home battery boom has helped cut wholesale power prices in half in ~enviro
nukeman LinkAustralia will be interesting to watch. It has three non-connected grids (one for eastern Australia and two in Western Australia) with minimal hydro and no nuclear. Right now the bulk of power is...Australia will be interesting to watch. It has three non-connected grids (one for eastern Australia and two in Western Australia) with minimal hydro and no nuclear. Right now the bulk of power is provided by coal and gas. I’m curious to see if they will be able to decarbonize their grid without hydro or nuclear (as every other major industrial economy to do so has significant resources in one or both). They have a lot in their favor (great insolation, plenty of space for utility-scale PV and rooftop, it seems relatively easy to buy and install), but ultimately nobody has done it before.
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Comment on Waving goodbye, carrying my bundle on a stick in ~talk
nukeman Link ParentThere’s a time and a place for things. For a group that, while not explicitly a safe space, leans toward such, that maybe isn’t the time or place to “debate” trans women in sports. At most, I...There’s a time and a place for things. For a group that, while not explicitly a safe space, leans toward such, that maybe isn’t the time or place to “debate” trans women in sports. At most, I could see discussion of messaging strategies and on how to convince average people to accept trans folks in sports and more broadly.
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Comment on Waving goodbye, carrying my bundle on a stick in ~talk
nukeman Link ParentI think the idea is that we never would’ve gotten to that point. Problem comments would’ve been moderated early on, and half the back and forth wouldn’t exist, and things would all be a little bit...I think the idea is that we never would’ve gotten to that point. Problem comments would’ve been moderated early on, and half the back and forth wouldn’t exist, and things would all be a little bit more chill. There’d been a desire for enhanced moderation for ~lgbt for years, and for ~life.women since its inception.
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Comment on Waving goodbye, carrying my bundle on a stick in ~talk
nukeman Link ParentThe biggie is that for a lot of trans users on this site (many of whom have left due to this very back-and-forth debate), point 2 is invalidating and shouldn’t be up for debate. On top of that,...The biggie is that for a lot of trans users on this site (many of whom have left due to this very back-and-forth debate), point 2 is invalidating and shouldn’t be up for debate. On top of that, they are rightfully suspicious (even if they don’t give one iota on sports) that it is merely an excuse to push the Overton window on trans issues to the right.
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Comment on Is there any interest in building a Tildes successor? in ~tildes
nukeman Link ParentThoughtful interaction then? But ultimately you don’t want it to degrade into a meme fest. I think the easiest rule for a site with pictures would be (at least initially) limiting it to pictures...Thoughtful interaction then? But ultimately you don’t want it to degrade into a meme fest. I think the easiest rule for a site with pictures would be (at least initially) limiting it to pictures taken by the user; nothing third-party.
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Comment on Waving goodbye, carrying my bundle on a stick in ~talk
nukeman Link ParentIf you felt that other users were attacking a core component of your identity, even if it was “respectful,” would you want them to continue, or would you want them to stop? If they continued doing...If you felt that other users were attacking a core component of your identity, even if it was “respectful,” would you want them to continue, or would you want them to stop? If they continued doing it even though you told them you didn’t like it and why, would you be okay with that?
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Comment on Is there any interest in building a Tildes successor? in ~tildes
nukeman Link ParentInitially, the main commonality between users was wanting a more thoughtful, serious, and kinder evolution of Reddit. There wasn’t necessarily an explicit political aim, but there was definitely...Initially, the main commonality between users was wanting a more thoughtful, serious, and kinder evolution of Reddit. There wasn’t necessarily an explicit political aim, but there was definitely self-sorting (as right-wing folks went to Voat, Saidit, Ruqqus, and others), and over time it definitely got to the point where the bulk of users were of some left-leaning/left-wing persuasion.
Not having an explicit political aim was actually a big draw for me.
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Comment on Is there any interest in building a Tildes successor? in ~tildes
nukeman Link ParentThe big reasons for excluding media are hosting/storage requirements and because images/videos are, on average, worse at promoting thoughtful discussion. That’s not to say you can’t have such...The big reasons for excluding media are hosting/storage requirements and because images/videos are, on average, worse at promoting thoughtful discussion. That’s not to say you can’t have such conversations, but it’s a lot harder. Look at any of the pic/video-dominated subreddits, they tend to have far more one-liner comments (or just GIFs as comments) than one which focuses on text.
If a spiritual successor allows for media uploads, it needs to be done in such a way that it promotes discussion, rather than just becoming a dumping ground for memes and ragebait.
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Comment on Waving goodbye, carrying my bundle on a stick in ~talk
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Comment on I'm starting a small business: any advice? in ~finance
nukeman LinkWhat sort of product are you looking at? A chemical formulation could be protected as a trade secret, and for some items you might be able to protect the production/process parameters, but most...What sort of product are you looking at? A chemical formulation could be protected as a trade secret, and for some items you might be able to protect the production/process parameters, but most items I suspect you’ll have to either patent or copyright it. Keep in mind that there’s a zillion Chinese companies that could make a cheap clone. You’ll need to make it as difficult for them to do so.
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Comment on Any significant changes to Tildes are extremely unlikely in ~tildes.official
nukeman Link ParentIn my experience, I’ve found that there’s very little genuinely bad faith/hostile behavior. I believe the vast majority of folks here have participated in good faith. What I think is happening is...In my experience, I’ve found that there’s very little genuinely bad faith/hostile behavior. I believe the vast majority of folks here have participated in good faith. What I think is happening is the combination of different thought patterns (some users have very rigid/analytical thought patterns that do resemble JAQing off), different worldviews/circumstances (capitalist US versus ex-communist Central Europe, atheist versus evangelical Christian), and the general decline of internet interactions raising everyone’s hackles. This is on top of the fact that text isn’t always great at conveying tone.
An equivalent in concept? Not that I’m aware of (perhaps an attorney could chime in or correct me). That said, American judges tend to have a very broad authority, so they can exercise reasonableness to some degree.