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Comment on OpenAI didn’t notice its AI agents using a message board to plan their hacking spree in ~tech
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Comment on An AI created viruses not found in nature in ~science
nukeman LinkSomething something Torment, something something Nexus, something something Don’t Create the Torment Nexus. /s In all seriousness, while there’s rightfully a lot to be concerned about with this...Something something Torment, something something Nexus, something something Don’t Create the Torment Nexus. /s
In all seriousness, while there’s rightfully a lot to be concerned about with this advance in synthetic biology, this has immense potential in medicine (imagine a viral antibiotic for TB, MRSA, etc), ecosystem restoration (custom, humane sterilants for invasive plants and animals), and waste management (bacteria designed to selectively decompose plastics).
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Comment on As Reddit stock falls, CEO questions value of Google’s AI Overviews in ~tech
nukeman Link ParentSomehow my work has bypassed the screen that Reddit throws up, so old Reddit still works.Somehow my work has bypassed the screen that Reddit throws up, so old Reddit still works.
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Comment on Why does Opera GX rarely come up in browser discussions? in ~tech
nukeman Link ParentI didn’t actually have Opera. I just knew some folks who did, and that Chrome coming onto the scene was a major blow to both the non-IE and IE browsers.I didn’t actually have Opera. I just knew some folks who did, and that Chrome coming onto the scene was a major blow to both the non-IE and IE browsers.
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Comment on Why does Opera GX rarely come up in browser discussions? in ~tech
nukeman LinkAs someone who remembers OG Opera, once it went to Chromium (along with Chrome dethroning IE), it kinda seemed pointless versus just having Chrome. I seem to also remember that some popular...As someone who remembers OG Opera, once it went to Chromium (along with Chrome dethroning IE), it kinda seemed pointless versus just having Chrome. I seem to also remember that some popular features went away? Maybe someone can jog my memory or correct me.
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Comment on California goat grazing faces crisis after wage change in ~enviro
nukeman Link ParentLabor/operating costs need to be paid now, wildfire costs need to be paid later (or never, they might just get covered by the state or the federal government).Labor/operating costs need to be paid now, wildfire costs need to be paid later (or never, they might just get covered by the state or the federal government).
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Comment on Looking for low-mess wild bird feeder or birdseed recommendations in ~hobbies
nukeman LinkSeed: sunflower chips, aka “sunchips.” Sunflower seeds without the shell. More expensive, but one of the best seeds out there. You’ll even get non-seedeating birds who otherwise couldn’t crack the...Seed: sunflower chips, aka “sunchips.” Sunflower seeds without the shell. More expensive, but one of the best seeds out there. You’ll even get non-seedeating birds who otherwise couldn’t crack the shell.
Feeder: any feeder will work with the sunchips. If you stick with a shelled seed, you could try a tray underneath the feeder, but I can’t guarantee the meds will stay contained. For feeders in general, I’m partial to the Squirrel Buster series. Very well built, easy to take apart for cleaning, and the mesh grid allows clinging birds to feed too.
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Comment on US Federal Communications Commission bans foreign-produced solar inverters in ~enviro
nukeman LinkWhile I doubt the sincerity of this (and the Chinese humanoid robot ban) action, it does reveal the deeper issue of everything being internet-connected all the time: Devices can be remotely...While I doubt the sincerity of this (and the Chinese humanoid robot ban) action, it does reveal the deeper issue of everything being internet-connected all the time: Devices can be remotely compromised and shut down at any moment with nearly zero warning. It used to be that you could check an item during procurement, and then occasionally during a (manually installed) update. Now everything is operating on the public internet and hypervigilance is required in the cyber domain.
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Comment on US Federal Communications Commission bans foreign-produced solar inverters in ~enviro
nukeman Link ParentThere are companies making these components in the U.S. Victron is one example. And apparently existing companies that manufacture in China have some sort of workaround.It makes me glad that we already have our solar system set up, but I guess my dreams of low cost battery storage will remain just that.
There are companies making these components in the U.S. Victron is one example. And apparently existing companies that manufacture in China have some sort of workaround.
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Comment on What am I supposed to say to my coworker who says that there has basically been no impact from USAID being cut because "the black lady...the nurse at the health place" said so? in ~talk
nukeman (edited )LinkYou can’t use logic and factual evidence in these situations, you need to make emotional arguments. If you were to probe a little bit, you’d likely find that he either deeply distrusts...You can’t use logic and factual evidence in these situations, you need to make emotional arguments. If you were to probe a little bit, you’d likely find that he either deeply distrusts institutions or is racist (or both!). He’s almost certainly very ignorant about how these institutions actually work (and the bureaucracy involved).
A good response to this;
well the lady said there was no impact because they just didn't get their $50M payday but they still had all the medicine.
Would be to tell him something like “You’ve got all these supplies for work, but we can’t afford to pay you right now. You can keep doing your tasks for free for awhile, right?”
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Comment on China's oil imports have decreased by 40% since the Iran war in ~society
nukeman Link ParentCoal isn’t just useful for electricity generation, it can serve as a feedstock for chemical and fuel production (typically using the Fischer-Tropsch process). Even pre-war, China had a...Coal isn’t just useful for electricity generation, it can serve as a feedstock for chemical and fuel production (typically using the Fischer-Tropsch process). Even pre-war, China had a coal-to-chemicals sector due to their massive reserves, and since February those firms have been doing well. More expensive than normal petrochemicals? Yes. But it’s fantastic from their energy security standpoint, and a useful bridge into the medium term (after you’ve seen a shift to renewables and nuclear for power, but you still need to produce chemicals and don’t have a zero-carbon process yet).
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Comment on Daniel Ortega says Nicaragua will no longer hold elections in ~society
nukeman LinkThis is especially interesting, because just about every country holds elections (free or not), even the hardest of dictatorships. Straight up not holding elections is rare these days.This is especially interesting, because just about every country holds elections (free or not), even the hardest of dictatorships. Straight up not holding elections is rare these days.
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Comment on Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami in ~news
nukeman LinkGood. I hope they get extradited to Britain and are stuck eating British prison food for a long while.Good. I hope they get extradited to Britain and are stuck eating British prison food for a long while.
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Comment on I need to make a wooden box to ship something delicate. Could I please get some pointers? in ~life.home_improvement
nukeman (edited )LinkMore for if you want an alternative to assembling your own crate (probably the best English word for this): At least in the U.S., there are companies that will sell you pre-cut crates with...More for if you want an alternative to assembling your own crate (probably the best English word for this): At least in the U.S., there are companies that will sell you pre-cut crates with assembly instructions. I don’t know which shipper you are using, but they may be able to assemble a crate and pack your iron for you.
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Comment on What did banning Airbnbs in New York City accomplish? in ~finance
nukeman Link ParentFixed, I thought it was still in the passed bill.Fixed, I thought it was still in the passed bill.
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Comment on What did banning Airbnbs in New York City accomplish? in ~finance
nukeman (edited )LinkI like this take from the r/neoliberal comments section: I’d add to that that some of this stuff (like Mamdani’s proposed rent control tweaks, the NYS data center moratorium, ) is helpful in...I like this take from the r/neoliberal comments section:
I know this isn't a popular idea here, but if there is a broadly popular idea that isn't good policy but it has a pretty neutral outcome it can be a win just to make people feel heard by government. Considering that we're at crisis levels of mistrust in government and a general feeling that government only helps big corporations and the wealthy, policies that signal support for the average American can have a significant impact on people's views of responsiveness of government and trust in democracy.
I've talked to a lot of people about this housing bill because I think it's important to say when government does good things right now, and people pretty overwhelmingly like the least effective policies the best.
You have to deal the hand you're dealt and not the one you want-- I think a lot of people here wish they could only pass highly effective policy wonky stuff and disregard the views of the majority, and I think doing that is actually corrosive to faith in democracy in the USA at least. We don't have a populace of highly informed people and it's insane to me to govern as if we did.
I’d add to that that some of this stuff (like Mamdani’s proposed rent control tweaks, the NYS data center moratorium,
or the build-to-rent ban in the new housing law) is helpful in getting people to support more substantive, but also more contentious policy (like upzoning or by-right fourplexes). -
Comment on Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after ‘brief and sudden illness’ in ~society
nukeman Link ParentNah the conspiros will just say doctors are lying.Nah the conspiros will just say doctors are lying.
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Comment on How long can I go with an obsolete phone? in ~tech
nukeman LinkWhen did you buy this phone originally? Is the battery easily replaceable?- When did you buy this phone originally?
- Is the battery easily replaceable?
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Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of July 6 in ~society
nukeman Link ParentThe U.S. constitution is pretty early as far as written constitutions and democracy go. The founders didn’t have a 100% idea of where things would go. One thing they did believe was that Congress...The U.S. constitution is pretty early as far as written constitutions and democracy go. The founders didn’t have a 100% idea of where things would go. One thing they did believe was that Congress would be far more insular and combative toward the president. They didn’t anticipate the widespread rise of political parties and factionalization of Congress such that they and the president could be in alignment.
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Comment on Stellantis to sell small Fiat Topolino electric vehicle for $13,995 in US in ~transport
nukeman Link ParentAbsolutely wild that the Miata is y’all’s large car.Absolutely wild that the Miata is y’all’s large car.
If I had to guess?