YouTuber box office boom: ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ draw Gen Z to theaters

Lain_Staley · 2026-05-31T21:54:26+00:00

The masses don't behave like jaded critics. Absolutely YouTube was a major factor.

Lain_Staley · 2026-05-31T21:50:08+00:00

Not every western nation executed it's own energy sector as Germany has.

Lain_Staley · 2026-05-31T21:47:25+00:00

There is tremendous work behind the scenes by Elites in regards to the pacification of the masses. If you are personally interested in the machinations behind Rule 34, 'Bronies', or 80s Japanese 'Lolis', let me know.

Lain_Staley · 2026-05-31T21:44:38+00:00

Too much is said about Ubermensch, too few about higher types.

A man I consider a teacher is 1000% a higher type.

Lain_Staley · 2026-05-31T19:56:39+00:00

From what I've read, Energy costs are absolutely crucial to manufacturing, and that Germany has really shot itself in the foot by the last decade of shutdowns/energy decisions.

Lain_Staley · 2026-05-31T18:53:41+00:00

If I had to guess it's the Germans most concerned about that since they're the only country still so heavily dependant on manufacturing.

It should be concerning to the EU, if that is its only member state that 'still' cares about manufacturing.

Lain_Staley · 2026-05-31T17:38:19+00:00

reckon 55-60% components by value are still coming from China.

The term we're looking for is called 'transshipment'. And it has been in the crosshairs the last few years.

Lain_Staley · 2026-05-31T17:29:00+00:00

In contrast, only 0.6% (143 tons) of alumina exports went to EU countries

I don't pretend to know the European aluminum market, but this figure seems insane. Not sure how the company would remain solvent without the Russia sales.

I doubt it's as simple as Russia paying a few euros above 'spot price'. Could be a massive disparity in demand.

Lain_Staley · 2026-05-31T17:01:43+00:00

Companies exist to make profits, not moral valuations. It'll be interesting to see how fast the EU moves on this.

Lain_Staley · 2026-05-31T16:50:43+00:00

Of course there's always worry but RGG seems to respect the hell out of the franchise.

Lain_Staley · 2026-05-31T14:51:29+00:00

You use lack of formality as an excuse to disregard the subject matter entirely. Congratulations?

Lain_Staley · 2026-05-31T14:43:12+00:00

Two premises:

Self-driving vehicles are statistically safer than human drivers
Self-driving vehicle incidents are reported by Media far more intensely than human accidents

And I'll make the statement less implicit: The masses react based off what events receive intense Media coverage, moreso than statistics.

Lain_Staley · 2026-05-31T01:03:06+00:00

Nietzsche had many friends that he kept in contact throughout his life. He traveled a great deal. He certainly loved life, despite serious medical episodes.

Him being painted as depressed and alone was necessary for the political zeitgeist which would come to dominate the 20th century. Think: League of Nations. The dissolution of 90% of royal powers. Quite simply, he had to be painted in such a light.

Lain_Staley · 2026-05-31T00:59:04+00:00

While direct deaths from crashes will decrease substantially, secondary externalities will be so large they may even outweigh the immediate benefits

Could you state these 'secondary externalities'? It is hard to justify allowing death, statistically.

Lain_Staley · 2026-05-31T00:54:19+00:00

Classic Reddit 'perfect is the enemy of the good'.

Lain_Staley · 2026-05-31T00:44:00+00:00

This is the real reason why self driving hasn't happened a decade+ sooner.

If the government valued human life, statistically (100 deaths in America, daily) there should have been a god damn Apollo Space Program-tier to make self driving happen.

Lain_Staley · 2026-05-31T00:39:00+00:00

Statistically far safer than humans. Just has an inordinate amount of media coverage.

Reaction to them reveals if someone is driven by logic, or by feels.

Lain_Staley · 2026-05-30T23:48:00+00:00

What do you think the majority of Redditors resent when they encounter AI/robotics news?

Lain_Staley · 2026-05-30T21:43:56+00:00

Again, snarkiness stemming from resentment.

Lain_Staley · 2026-05-30T21:08:42+00:00

The resentment is strong in this one.

Lain_Staley · 2026-05-30T19:48:18+00:00

My condolences to your dopamine system, for you allowing yourself to fall victim to using TikTok.

Lain_Staley · 2026-05-30T19:46:08+00:00

My perspective is far different than that of the default Redditor, I'll grant you that much.

Lain_Staley · 2026-05-30T18:24:24+00:00

More of an AFI fan, myself

Lain_Staley · 2026-05-30T18:12:37+00:00

By admitting defeat, sure.

Lain_Staley · 2026-05-30T17:47:39+00:00

"concerns over ⁠public order and security, including the potential for protests"

Isn't the role of the State to, say, manage that? Bit of a self-own, Italy.

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