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by eric_cc 1y ago
Bingo! I agree with where you’re going with this line of thinking.
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by eric_cc 1y ago
Using llm’s for papers does not mean your brain is atrophying though. There are lots of ways to challenge the mind even if you use llm’s to write some papers.
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by eric_cc 1y ago
Well since we’re in a thread about talking to dolphins: The problem with virtue signaling is that it’s parroting virtue for social praise. This parrot-like, repeater-node behavior often attempts to move the conversation to virtue talking p
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by eric_cc 1y ago
When you make these tribal, political comments in a thread like this one - signaling your virtues - what do you prefer us to call it?
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by eric_cc 1y ago
The leftist coddling crusades are just a different form of dominance over minorities. It absolutely is bigotry and sense of superiority driving it. That said, it would take one incredible therapist to get them to realize it.
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by eric_cc 1y ago
> if an AI is left to strictly decide what is best to happen to humans it will logically conclude that there needs to be a lot less of us or none of us left That may or may not be its logical conclusion. You’re speculating based on your
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by eric_cc 2y ago
Haha fair but I was thinking more in a “beauty is in the eye of the beholder” way. Code is a way of creating something that itself may or may not be good. But the actual code - I agree, it can be objectively bad. The Nihilism concept, as I
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by eric_cc 2y ago
“Starving artist” trope. I bet a LOT of people would be an artist if there was money in it. Most don’t attempt because of the poor risk/reward of that profession.
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by eric_cc 2y ago
So if I have a great idea for a cartoon, but my life is filled to the brim and I can’t spend months or years to learn the craft, the idea should die in my head? All because of some idealist opinion?
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by eric_cc 2y ago
> nothing is good, nothing is bad anymore Explain to me why nihilism is factually incorrect? Good and bad is all relative to the perceiver.
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by eric_cc 2y ago
Does it though? We are all constrained by the time cost of everything we do. Not everybody with a quick creative spark cares enough to sacrifice opportunities, dedicate time, skip sleep or whatever it may take to gain the skills needed to a
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by eric_cc 2y ago
> People are robbing themselves of the joy that can only come from putting yourself through hardship in pursuit of a goal. This is such an old man “I used to walk uphill both ways” take. Not everybody has the TIME COST to pursue being an
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by eric_cc 2y ago
People want to express their creativity stuck in their head without having the skill or training (privilege of the training) to be a legit artist. I think it’s awesome that this removes the barrier and empowers people to be creative in ways
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by eric_cc 2y ago
This makes no sense whatsoever to me.
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by eric_cc 2y ago
Sounds like a user problem, though. When used properly as a tool they are incredible. When you give up 100% trust to them to be perfect it’s you that is making the mistake.
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by eric_cc 2y ago
The tweeters complaints sound like a user problem. LLM’s are tools. How you use them, when you use them, and what you expect out of them should be based on the fact they are tools.
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by eric_cc 2y ago
I understand you don’t like Musk. But regardless of that - vision vs sensors. Isn’t it about shaving costs to make a mass produced car that’s attainable by more people due to lower costs and easier manufacturing? When considering engineerin
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by eric_cc 2y ago
Humans rely on two eyes and only look one direction at a time. Even the current Tesla Vision sees much more at once than a human is capable of. Also I agree we should aim for zero deaths. But any improvement is better than no improvement.
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by eric_cc 2y ago
I highly respect your contributions to HN and your moderation work. Your post is thoughtful and well written. It has been incredibly frustrating to witness multiple social networks fall victim to cult-like political ideologies over the year
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by eric_cc 2y ago
Washington did not have anywhere near the financial resources to fund the Revolutionary War, and the war was financed mainly through debt, foreign aid, and state contributions. While he did benefit from independence in some ways, he did not
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by eric_cc 2y ago
> The mere act of asking for help isn’t disrespectful. I agree but that’s not what happened. Watch the whole event, if you haven’t. Because snippets don’t do justice. And I’m not going to rewatch it just to reply to you. But you’re reall
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by eric_cc 2y ago
> I am okay letting Ukraine make their own decisions about their people and their land Sure. They can do what they want and so can we. We don’t owe them anything. And honestly, in a way we’re just enablers at this point. We’re enabling t
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by eric_cc 2y ago
And I want a beach front mansion. Beggars can’t be choosers. Maximize for peace and protecting human lives!
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by eric_cc 2y ago
Can you explain how that changed from February 27 to February 28? I don’t see it.
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by eric_cc 2y ago
If this were to happen, who would get the highest viewership ratings?
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by eric_cc 2y ago
Ok for your other questions Zelensky was disrespectful in many ways. He’s only still in this fight because of the US. He knew damn well why he was flown to Washington this time. Trump wants the ceasefire. He should be thankful for what he’s
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by eric_cc 2y ago
> Why should the U.S. stop aiding Ukraine? First and foremost, I don’t want war. I don’t want to contribute weapons to send people to die pointlessly. Second, even if you’re pro war, the United States has crumbling infrastructure, massiv
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by eric_cc 2y ago
It’s quite simple: Trump wants peace. Zelensky is in the position of the beggar and was disrespectful. Zelensky should accept a ceasefire and work toward peace and the US should stop giving them money and resources immediately. And the reas
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by eric_cc 2y ago
He’s entitled to be livid. But beggars can’t be choosers. And he’s in the position of the beggar. I, for one, don’t want to keep dumping money on him throwing his citizens into the meat grinder.
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by eric_cc 2y ago
Because what we need is less transparency! /s

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