tibpoe's recent activity
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Comment on How fast can AI recover your seed phrase? in ~finance
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Comment on US Congress' age debate reignites over member living in retirement home in ~society
tibpoe Link ParentOne major reason is that IQ tests have a history of being used to discriminate against people of color.quantify and test the desired capability?
One major reason is that IQ tests have a history of being used to discriminate against people of color.
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Comment on She didn’t get an apartment because of an AI-generated score – and sued to help others avoid the same fate in ~life
tibpoe Link ParentBut after 5 years, I imagine that they will have had time to add housing vouchers to their algorithm. From how fast they settled (about a year), it almost sounds to me like the folks at the...But after 5 years, I imagine that they will have had time to add housing vouchers to their algorithm. From how fast they settled (about a year), it almost sounds to me like the folks at the company didn't realize that vouchers were a major thing that they needed to consider.
Not calculating scores seems like a reasonable stopgap to limit further harm.
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Comment on St Louis property owners receive giant bills from the city for repairs they didn’t agree to. Now, it’s under investigation. in ~society
tibpoe (edited )LinkThis case looks very clearly like corruption since the work was not done properly, but properties with absentee owners are major issues in cities. I'm not surprised St Louis tried to do something...This case looks very clearly like corruption since the work was not done properly, but properties with absentee owners are major issues in cities. I'm not surprised St Louis tried to do something about it.
Having run-down properties is bad for neighborhoods, and there's not a whole lot that cities can do to get owners to do better. I see it in my own city. I think it's a little better here, since the city has persuaded the property owners to board up windows and doors in most cases, but I also see others fixing up their properties just as slowly as they can manage.
I think there's a better approach though: they've recently passed a law that increases the property taxes 25x on blighted properties. It's a whole process, with judges and public paperwork, and ultimately the owner of the property is responsible for choosing contractors and doing repairs.
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Comment on How a simple math error sparked a panic about black plastic kitchen utensils in ~health
tibpoe Link ParentYou're right, I'm sorry, that first paragraph was aggressive & rude. I've edited my comment to focus more on the point I was trying to make.You're right, I'm sorry, that first paragraph was aggressive & rude. I've edited my comment to focus more on the point I was trying to make.
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Comment on How a simple math error sparked a panic about black plastic kitchen utensils in ~health
tibpoe (edited )Link ParentThere are so many other things you do that also introduce carcinogenic compounds into your body, like eating red meat or searing your food. Is avoiding this stuff a net benefit? Maybe. There's not...There are so many other things you do that also introduce carcinogenic compounds into your body, like eating red meat or searing your food.
Is avoiding this stuff a net benefit? Maybe. There's not enough data. But my priors make me think the cost (let's say an hour of shopping & 2 hours of work to earn the money for replacements) is unlikely to be higher than the increased healthy lifespan, or at least for it to be close.
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Comment on What’s your “I didn’t know I needed that” item? in ~life
tibpoe Link ParentMicrowave a wet towel! It's been a while since I've done it, but just keep an eye on it the first few times until you figure out what works for your towels and microwave.Microwave a wet towel! It's been a while since I've done it, but just keep an eye on it the first few times until you figure out what works for your towels and microwave.
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Comment on In Northeast D.C., a rancorous post-election fight erupts — over bike lanes in ~transport
tibpoe Link ParentIf bike lanes pump up property values so much (which I am not convinced is the case), perhaps that's the market saying that people want bike lanes and nice walkable places. The solution is...If bike lanes pump up property values so much (which I am not convinced is the case), perhaps that's the market saying that people want bike lanes and nice walkable places.
The solution is obviously not to stop building nice things, the solution is to build so many nice things that it stops being something special! Especially when it comes to bike lanes, which are practically free compared to any other kind of transportation infrastructure.
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Comment on Solar + power bank for household appliances in apartment - can I reduce my electricity bill? in ~life.home_improvement
tibpoe LinkHey, I'm in a similar situation, down to the lack of a balcony. I have a whole-home, per circuit power monitor, and I think your assumptions about where you're consuming energy are unlikely to be...Hey, I'm in a similar situation, down to the lack of a balcony. I have a whole-home, per circuit power monitor, and I think your assumptions about where you're consuming energy are unlikely to be correct:
- one of my stovetop burners is 2kW. This is a lot of power, but almost no energy since it is rarely on more than 30min/day or at more than half power.
- you're super over-concerned about the dishwasher. It can draw 2kW, but again, that's for only 10min of the drying phase of a 3 hour cycle. Please use the dishwasher, you will certainly save money over sending hot water down the drain
- Dryer is likely to be a high energy consumer. It is for me. It basically sucks down the rated power the whole time it is running. I believe there are government rebates for heat pump driers available.
- The internet's numbers on the washing machine are completely bogus, and the duty cycle is low anyway. It may be worth getting a more efficient machine if it is very old.
- How often is the compter on? Mine is on 24/7 so I am concerned about power use there, but if you turn it on/off as you use it, don't worry about it.
- Most fridges run their compressor on/off at a regular interval. It may be rated for 540W, but you need to listen for it to click on/off to tell exactly how much it draws.
- TV -- nothing to worry about here except the idle current. My TV drew 20W turned off when I had it configured to turn on from the phone app.
The common theme here is that the power use doesn't matter -- the energy draw, which is power multiplied by time on, is most relevant for most rate plans on most electric bills. Here's what I'd suggest:
- Cut down on hot water use. You don't mention it, but this is my #2 power draw, after heating/cooling. Make sure you have a modern showerhead & use the dishwasher instead of hand washing.
- Eliminate incandescent bulbs.
- Track down vampire loads. A outlet power meter is useful for this. But I've noticed many loads draw relatively high power after they are plugged in, so wait 15 minutes to see what the true idle power is.
- More modern appliances are generally more energy-efficient. I believe there are rebates right now for thing like heat pump dryers and heat pump water heaters.
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Comment on Cooking with black plastic is particularly crucial to avoid in ~health
tibpoe Link ParentThe article doesn't talk about nonstick Teflon at all. They are still perfectly safe to use, although there is some discussion to be had about the manufacturing process.The article doesn't talk about nonstick Teflon at all. They are still perfectly safe to use, although there is some discussion to be had about the manufacturing process.
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Comment on I bought a bike. What next? in ~hobbies
tibpoe Link ParentThese reviews seem pretty decent: https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/topics/biking/best-bike-lock. I've read some reviews from this site before for other topics and they seem well-researched & not...These reviews seem pretty decent: https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/topics/biking/best-bike-lock. I've read some reviews from this site before for other topics and they seem well-researched & not just ai spam
Plastic bottle holders are probably great! I like a more classic aesthetic so I've never had one, but this is one place where you just pick something you think looks nice. I over-research my buying decisions too, but this one should be easy.
so I would think that it wouldn't get beat up much if at all.
I'm just thinking about the layer line weaknesses with 3d prints, and how the bike gets jostled while going over potholes. Just my opinion, I've never tried printing anything for my bike, although I've been both printing & biking for a long time.
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Comment on I bought a bike. What next? in ~hobbies
tibpoe Link ParentOther reputable brands are fine too. It's hard to tell whether a u-lock is good or bad without destructively testing it, so it's probably worth getting one that's well reviewed and from a company...Is there any specific reason to go with Kryptonite over any other brand?
Other reputable brands are fine too. It's hard to tell whether a u-lock is good or bad without destructively testing it, so it's probably worth getting one that's well reviewed and from a company with a reputation for quality (not Masterlock, not "BIKEGOOD" on amazon)
anyone had any recommendations for 3D printable designs for the bottle holder.
I'd be surprised if there was a good design here. This situation requires high strength on all 3 axes and impact resistance. I don't really think it's possible to do cheaper and better than the classic bent-wire design.
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Comment on Hackers take control of robot vacuums in multiple US cities, yell racial slurs in ~tech
tibpoe Link ParentThat makes a ton of sense! My personal experience to clarify where I'm coming from: I have the system on a schedule to clean half the house each day, but including the kitchen each day. I have a...That makes a ton of sense! My personal experience to clarify where I'm coming from:
I have the system on a schedule to clean half the house each day, but including the kitchen each day. I have a small place, so it cleans the furthest room each night, but the other rooms are cleaned on an alternating basis during the day. After its daily clean on Friday, it goes to the trash can for me to empty it & replace the mop/cleaning fluid.
This has totally eliminated manual vacuuming for me, except for every month or so for the most heavily trafficked rug. The floors are always spotless with nearly no effort on my part. But the vendor's app hasn't been much help for this, and this heavy automation only works because I was able to do it from Home Assistant.
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Comment on Hackers take control of robot vacuums in multiple US cities, yell racial slurs in ~tech
tibpoe Link ParentBut what you don't get is: efficient cleaning, where each spot is only covered once. this is important since the vaccum is loud and I'd like to minimize the time spent scheduled cleaning room...But what you don't get is:
- efficient cleaning, where each spot is only covered once. this is important since the vaccum is loud and I'd like to minimize the time spent
- scheduled cleaning
- room mapping, so you can tell it to specifically go clean only the dirty rooms
None of these features require an internet connection or a camera, and the $200 version at target also won't have them, but they are extremely useful.
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Comment on Hackers take control of robot vacuums in multiple US cities, yell racial slurs in ~tech
tibpoe LinkFrom their statement: A single person was able to make 90x the number of login attempts that every other user in their system was making combined? I appreciate their transparency, but this doesn't...From their statement:
This investigation also identified a credential stuffing event, in which a third party attempted to use email addresses and passwords to try to gain access to Ecovacs’ customer accounts. There were significantly more attempts to log-in than the average daily amount, by a factor of 90:1. These all from the same IP address, which was identified as coming from both an unusual device, and an unusual location. This IP address was
immediately blocked.A single person was able to make 90x the number of login attempts that every other user in their system was making combined? I appreciate their transparency, but this doesn't look good.
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Comment on The Internet Archive is under attack, with a popup claiming a ‘catastrophic’ breach in ~tech
tibpoe Link ParentYou only need to change the password you used on the internet archive. And even that imo is optional, they stored the passwords securely so unless you're particularly important or your password is...You only need to change the password you used on the internet archive. And even that imo is optional, they stored the passwords securely so unless you're particularly important or your password is particularly poor, they won't be able to figure it out.
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Comment on Aug 2024 - "America isn’t ready for the wars of the future" by Mark Milley (ex-Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff) and Eric Schmidt (ex-CEO of Google) in ~society
tibpoe Link ParentIt's a spectrum. Is a Javelin missile a drone without human input? Once it is launched, it tracks its target visually (more-or-less) without any human input. Technology here is definitely...I didn't realize we were using drones without human input for war?
It's a spectrum. Is a Javelin missile a drone without human input? Once it is launched, it tracks its target visually (more-or-less) without any human input. Technology here is definitely progressing for them to become more capable of being able to allow weapons to select their own targets given certain parameters.
AI systems could, for instance, simulate different tactical ... The Chinese military
Yeah this part is just fear-mongering BS. There's no substitute for human judgement, and every time I've seen breakthrough claims like this outside of the military context it's been just marginally passable garbage in contrived situations. It's in everyone involved interest to pretend that it's more significant than it actually is.
And in Gaza, Israel has fielded thousands of drones connected to AI algorithms, helping Israeli troops navigate the territory’s urban canyons.
Reading between the lines here (and doing a bit more background reading) these can't hurt anyone. They're just for mapping and reconnaissance, which is pretty much the lowest-risk application of this technology.
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Comment on Icelandic fishing giant Samherji sues art student for spoofing corporate website – potentially chilling effect on artists engaging critically with large corporations in ~arts
tibpoe LinkI'm not a lawyer, and I can't figure out how to see the details of this case, but why is an Icelandic person being sued by an Icelandic company in a London court? Is this a defamation case &...I'm not a lawyer, and I can't figure out how to see the details of this case, but why is an Icelandic person being sued by an Icelandic company in a London court? Is this a defamation case & trying to use UK's guilty until proven innocent doctrine in defamation law?
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Comment on The first release candidate of FreeCAD 1.0 is out in ~engineering
tibpoe Link ParentAs a software engineer who also works on OSS, I wouldn't dream of criticizing the engineers/doc writers/translators in the community. The exact opposite actually: people second-guessing...As a software engineer who also works on OSS, I wouldn't dream of criticizing the engineers/doc writers/translators in the community. The exact opposite actually: people second-guessing improvements, even if they are obviously improvements for 95% of the userbase, is draining for the developer and not fun at all.
Even something as simple as the new smart dimension tool has criticism. And for a long time, people have been dismissing the toponaming issues as something you just need to "get good" at, and not major flaw in the program.
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Comment on The first release candidate of FreeCAD 1.0 is out in ~engineering
tibpoe Link ParentTry Ondsel-ES. It's just FreeCAD, but with a default configuration that works really well and an attractive theme. There's a large group of FreeCAD users that are resistant to any change at all,...Try Ondsel-ES. It's just FreeCAD, but with a default configuration that works really well and an attractive theme.
There's a large group of FreeCAD users that are resistant to any change at all, and who consider FreeCAD's quirks features. As FreeCAD is gaining popularity, this group is getting diluted, but in the meanwhile you can jump right to good defaults by using Ondsel-ES.
4. This is the first step in some kind of scam, and this document is a way to filter out anyone vaguely competent.