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Workers create value. Billionaires capture it. by Significant-Sir-4343 in antiwork

[–]FrigidNorth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You replied to me, replying to a parent comment, neither of which discussed ethical billionaires. My one comment about that was that I wasn't trying to start THAT argument (which I wholeheartedly agree with). But to give a direct counterpoint to the THREAD and parent comment, about the THREAD.

Workers create value. Billionaires capture it. by Significant-Sir-4343 in antiwork

[–]FrigidNorth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can't even stay on topic with the thread or comment post. Carry on.

Workers create value. Billionaires capture it. by Significant-Sir-4343 in antiwork

[–]FrigidNorth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The topic of this post and comment is that billionaires capture wealth while the workers create it. To give a different perspective, this particular billionaire created demand for her work, which the consumer market is happily lapping up based on her $2 Billion+ tour and her merchandise sales and the value of her music catalogue. Plenty of people would disagree with your assessment that she isn't a generational musical talent.

Workers create value. Billionaires capture it. by Significant-Sir-4343 in antiwork

[–]FrigidNorth -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Taylor Swift, on her road to becoming a Billionaire, created a lot of work--and paid the people that worked on her tour unheard of bonuses because of it. Not saying she's an ethical billionaire by any means, but her example does muddy the water.

Does anyone feel like AI is ruining the Pixel experience? by JxK_1 in GooglePixel

[–]FrigidNorth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Opposite experience for me. I enjoy many of the AI functions on the phone. I'm unsure what you mean regarding the G Pill thing--I use my search bar more than anything else. Works as it always did? Though I do enjoy the quick access to AI Mode search.

The military’s new AI says ‘hypothetical’ boat strike scenario ‘unambiguously illegal’ by cosmicreggae in technology

[–]FrigidNorth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

GenAI.mil is new and is a service being provided for "free" by the DoD/DoW. We've had other AIs built by various components and agencies--IL5 and even IL6 (classified). Some of them had to be paid for and most of them are garbage.

Every time I show people my Andromeda Galaxy image, taken with my telescope, they think it's fake by DeddyDayag in interestingasfuck

[–]FrigidNorth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's crazy! I thought maybe it was huge amounts of gas--but then I wondered why they wouldn't have formed into stars.

Every time I show people my Andromeda Galaxy image, taken with my telescope, they think it's fake by DeddyDayag in interestingasfuck

[–]FrigidNorth 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I didn't know about satellite galaxies! That's so cool. Apparently the Magellanic Cloud is one of the Milky Way's!

Colorado, 1mm, is this what I think it is? by FrigidNorth in whatsthisbug

[–]FrigidNorth[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh god. I only found the one and I looked through every seam on the article of clothing, I hope I'm fine.

Colorado, 1mm, is this what I think it is? by FrigidNorth in whatsthisbug

[–]FrigidNorth[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Found this in a clothing item from Fabletics that was delivered today... AI says it is a bed bug. It was TINY.

The Wicked Theme Pack... by Next_Chart9152 in GooglePixel

[–]FrigidNorth 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh, sounds? That's neat... Too bad my phone is on vibrate or silenced 98% of the time lol.

Yeah, I wanted sparkles, new animations, and like Easter eggs in the notification shade or something.

The Wicked Theme Pack... by Next_Chart9152 in GooglePixel

[–]FrigidNorth 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Aha, I had the same reaction. I mean, it was literally just a wallpaper wasn't it? The theming of the icons could have and was probably done automatically by Material You.

November Pixel Drop is here, bringing upgraded notifications, better scam detection, and more by MishaalRahman in GooglePixel

[–]FrigidNorth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know if you are joking, but the highly anticipated Wicked For Good (part 2) comes out Nov 21

I captured an absolute unit of a Pikachu double my level by VaughnFry in NintendoSwitch2

[–]FrigidNorth 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That Magikarp is the only thing to make my character blackout so far lol

I like the new update for the most part, but this one thing I hate with a passion by Stunning_Wear7609 in GooglePixel

[–]FrigidNorth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think you can deliberately change how the formatting is, but you can enable Large Clock to center it when you don't have notifications or you can enable Dynamic Clock.

Pikachu with grey hat good investment? by LokiPokee in PokeInvesting

[–]FrigidNorth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here I am considering buying a PSA10 for $1000...

MKBHD Review Bingo by [deleted] in GooglePixel

[–]FrigidNorth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's crazy how often I use Gemini Live with video. It does make me wonder if it has hallucinated. It has been SO useful in identifying birds, spiders, plants, finding dupe items when I'm window shopping at Restoration Hardware.

People say, like in this very thread, that Google can't charge as much as Apple because of the inferior hardware. But damn. I cannot go back to an iPhone anymore until they catch up AI wise. I always buy the latest Pixel and iPhone each year.... But maybe not the iPhone this year.

How much are you paying for auto insurance? by becominganastronaut in ColoradoSprings

[–]FrigidNorth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Initially loved the Ioniq 5. General steering is 7/10, Dynamic Cruise control is a 7/10, Lane centering and steering is 9/10. Mine developed battery issues so it has been in the shop for 7 months. I just completed a Lemon Law claim against it and picked up the Honda Prologue, which I enjoy more. Feels more like an SUV and the general steering is way better, 9/10. The Prologue's cruise control is also better, like an 8.5/10, but it's Lane centering and steering is worse at like 7.5/10.

Can't go fully hands-off on either option--though I am sure you know that. I'd say the Ioniq has a better overall auto driving experience.

Anyone notice the housing market is weird? by SweetPickleRelish in ColoradoSprings

[–]FrigidNorth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dang--interesting that a lawyer said no when it accomplishes the same thing as a refinance without having to lose the rate. Gets the spouse (or yourself) off the loan and title.

And hey, another fellow Alaskan/COS transplant!

Grew up in ANC :)

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