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by Zanni 5y ago
It's also the theme of Carl Sagan's Contact. Skip the movie in favor of the book, which is much better. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contact_(novel)
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by Zanni 5y ago
There's a spurious %7C in the URL that's breaking the link. This link works for me: https://erictopol.substack.com/p/ground-truths-on-prior-covi...
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by Zanni 5y ago
It's the next tweet in this thread that really makes this worth reading: https://twitter.com/NoMansSky/status/1486670564962017290
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by Zanni 5y ago
I'd say that The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don't [0] is the book for the current moment. Don't be put off by the subtitle. It's not about condemning a particular group as fuzzy thin
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by Zanni 5y ago
This is some new definition of "confirmed" that I was previously unaware of. From my reading, the only thing that's been confirmed is that some bright spots on Mars that were previously thought couldn't be liquid water (
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There are too many video games(bottomfeeder.substack.com)
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by Zanni 5y ago
Anyone who's interested in this topic should be watching Corridor Crew. They spend a lot of time analyzing why good CGI is good and bad CGI is bad, how great CGI can be invisible, and how, yes, practical effects are grounded in a way
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by Zanni 5y ago
Your logic here is flawed. Even if you've already had covid, the vaccine will give you more protection. That's good. We can't do the reverse (give deliberate natural immunity to those who are already infected), but that&#x2
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by Zanni 5y ago
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_Serve_Man_(The_Twilight_Zon...
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by Zanni 5y ago
I imagine for the same reasons they can't "just" quit smoking, lose weight, get in shape, write a novel, etc. They may not believe they're capable, they need support, they need structure, they need incentive, etc.
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Consider trying the ELK contest [AI alignment challenge](forum.effectivealtruism.org)
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by Zanni 5y ago
Here's the comment (from CaptainWafflez, 11 months ago): "For anyone wondering: There is a longer version of this video on YouTube which explains the rest of the story. This is a juvenile male Giant Squid which floated to the surf
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by Zanni 5y ago
Maybe this comment? (first comment on same linked video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57XY_Z-Xs7w&lc=Ugy9M8IOPnnt9... Here's the longer video they're referring to: https://www.youtube.com/w
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by Zanni 5y ago
Indeed, that's literally what "orient" means. [0] To orient something to the North is an oxymoron. [0] https://www.etymonline.com/word/orient
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by Zanni 5y ago
You mentioned opticians - does she wear contacts? A buildup of proteins on contacts can cause itchiness and an allergic reaction in the eyelids. It's something I struggled with until I switched to dailies.
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by Zanni 5y ago
Hands down The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don't [0]. The subtitle might make you think this is a gotcha book about "wrong thinkers" but it's really a practical guide about how to impro
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by Zanni 5y ago
I'm going to guess you don't live in Hawaii. We already have a bus system (TheBus), which is decent but still painfully slow compared to a personal vehicle. And we're in the process of building light rail system which, due to
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by Zanni 5y ago
Here's the transcript on her blog, in case you'd rather read than watch a video: http://backreaction.blogspot.com/2021/12/is-hyperloop-just-h...
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by Zanni 5y ago
They may not have to even offer a separate service. There's a math tutor sharing his lessons on PornHub already: https://www.vice.com/en/article/dyp8wa/math-tutor-video-less...
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by Zanni 5y ago
Agreed. The only claim in the video is that "The person in the driver's seat is only there for legal reasons. He is not doing anything." There's no claim that this is currently shipping hardware or software or that it wi
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by Zanni 5y ago
Here's a better article (from a better source): https://www.bbc.com/news/health-59546948 The actual study isn't linked, but I believe it's this one: https://www.nature.com/articles/s
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by Zanni 5y ago
Hydro Flask pint glasses (sadly, now discontinued). The big win is that the insulation prevents condensation, which is a real annoyance in warm weather. The textured coating has a really nice feel to it, and I love the colors. Added bonus:
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by Zanni 5y ago
Yes! They're so easy to misplace. I lost my first pair of Airpods Pro, so I picked up a Catalyst Case [0] for them that I can clip onto my belt loop or messenger bag. Much more peace of mind. Haven't come close to losing them sinc
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by Zanni 5y ago
I think the more specific (and more interesting) claim is that it retains its shape after being run over by a car. Grass gets flattened. Sand doesn't really have a shape to begin with. It's interesting that they place a cover over
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by Zanni 5y ago
Serious suggestion: have you tried watching YouTube videos and reading books on acquiring social skills? You did, after all, make some effort, however haphazard, to pick up ML. You might start with Charisma on Command's free videos [
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by Zanni 5y ago
There are a lot of options. Inform 6/7 is the most popular of the parser-based languages, with v6 being closer to a traditional programming language and v7 being a fascinating, natural-language based programming language that is powe
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by Zanni 5y ago
When the market is overinflated, that's exactly what you should do. And the underlying asset doesn't necessarily increase. Further, the price of the house (underlying asset) doesn't raise rent (apply pressure on the cost to b
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by Zanni 5y ago
I don't think he prefers those things, he just "wants to see" it. Like one might want to see a stegosaurus but not take it home with them.
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by Zanni 5y ago
I'm skeptical of that number. I drive a Tesla, and I've occasionally been inconvenienced by the phone key not working as smoothing or immediately as I'd like, but for that reason I always carry my key card in my wallet. Is it
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by Zanni 5y ago
I'm sure it improves retention, but it also negatively affects their subscription rate (probably not as much or they wouldn't do it). The primary reason that I won't subscribe to the NYT is their cancelation policy. Barrier

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