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Six disconnected posts spanning historical religious criticism (Brigham Young), AI geopolitics, conference software (Zulip), and computer hardware. No single story connects them.
Six disconnected posts spanning historical religious criticism (Brigham Young), AI geopolitics, conference software (Zulip), and computer hardware. No single story connects them.
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Continuing to quote this book. See OP for context. “The church also attempted to prevent, so far as possible, the exploitation of its members who were in need. Brigham Young reported that a man was stopped by his bishop from building a house because ‘he got first rate mechanics to work for five […]
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The news goes on and on about the threat that China will overtake the US in AI capability. But, what the fuck should I care about US AI dominance? The US having AI dominance doesn't benefit your average US person. There are only downsides for the general public - more surveillance, automation of […]
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[reason number 583692358 why ID verification online is a bad idea] - ID verify your account on an online platform. - Happily use it as a verified, legitimate person for a while. - One day your account gets hijacked. - Guy posts csam. It's tied to your identity. - You're now in jail. Apparently […]
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I just saw Open Science Network https://openscience.network, developed by @Bonfire (h/t @AvSchroeder) It looks intriguing, but I'm not sure about yet another platform (at least for myself)... But I'm interested in your thoughts, feelings and experiences! (already saw mutuals in the "What […]
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A new resource with funding opportunities for evolutionary biologists https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-m88lOiv1VVX89Twmjan6qIdy4NBamCg/edit?gid=1459587946#gid=1459587946 put together by Prothama(“Pro”) Manna from the SSE Grad Student Advisory Council […]
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Nate Silver’s model is screaming: Trump is underwater, the House is slipping, and gas is at $4.11. Approval at 41.8%, disapproval at 56.1%. The forecast pegs a Democratic flip at 85–90%. The numbers don’t lie, even when the press corps tries to grade them on a curve. The empire is sweating, and […]