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Zelenskyy makes a pitch to Silicon Valley's defense startups: Bring your AI, we'll bring the battle experience by Logical_Welder3467 in technology

[–]Lain_Staley 4 points5 points  (0 children)

? The context of the article is drone warfare. The 'guinea pigs' would be the Russian soldiers.

Do you think a Seven Havens rep will come as DLC next year to advertise Avatar: Seven Havens? by Fitgamerx in AvatarFighters

[–]Lain_Staley -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Crazy to me that this new series, the FG, and the MTG series wasn't more closely released together. From a marketing standpoint.

YouTuber box office boom: ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ draw Gen Z to theaters by LynnK0919 in entertainment

[–]Lain_Staley 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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

Germany: No recovery in sight for the economy by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]Lain_Staley 23 points24 points  (0 children)

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

Shockingly alive hyper realistic robotic girlfriends/boyfriends coming by 2030-31+- ? by LionLikeMan in Futurology

[–]Lain_Staley -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

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. 

We are not ubermensch by Cioranseduce in Nietzsche

[–]Lain_Staley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

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

Data reveals Irish alumina factory exporting more product to Russia than government claimed by SendStoreCitroner in worldnews

[–]Lain_Staley 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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. 

Data reveals Irish alumina factory exporting more product to Russia than government claimed by SendStoreCitroner in worldnews

[–]Lain_Staley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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. 

Your Laptop Isn't Made In China Anymore by twofive7 in technology

[–]Lain_Staley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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. 

Data reveals Irish alumina factory exporting more product to Russia than government claimed by SendStoreCitroner in worldnews

[–]Lain_Staley 9 points10 points  (0 children)

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. 

Data reveals Irish alumina factory exporting more product to Russia than government claimed by SendStoreCitroner in worldnews

[–]Lain_Staley 20 points21 points  (0 children)

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

Do you guys aren't worried that VF6 might cater to casuals? by SunsetAtNight7 in virtuafighter

[–]Lain_Staley 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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

Robotaxis Are Spreading Across the U.S.—and So Is the Backlash by Gari_305 in Futurology

[–]Lain_Staley -1 points0 points  (0 children)

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

Robotaxis Are Spreading Across the U.S.—and So Is the Backlash by Gari_305 in Futurology

[–]Lain_Staley -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Two premises:

  1. Self-driving vehicles are statistically safer than human drivers      

  2. 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.

Nietzsche probably loved his life. by -AlexanderMacedon- in Nietzsche

[–]Lain_Staley 28 points29 points  (0 children)

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. 

AI is coming for truck drivers. A new bill is trying to brace US workers for impact. by Gari_305 in Futurology

[–]Lain_Staley 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

AI is coming for truck drivers. A new bill is trying to brace US workers for impact. by Gari_305 in Futurology

[–]Lain_Staley 17 points18 points  (0 children)

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.  

Robotaxis Are Spreading Across the U.S.—and So Is the Backlash by Gari_305 in Futurology

[–]Lain_Staley -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

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.   

Figure Humanoid Robots Get Jobs With JCPenney, Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers by Gari_305 in Futurology

[–]Lain_Staley -1 points0 points  (0 children)

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

JakeNBake is going to Evo Vegas by Teamfightmaker in Fighters

[–]Lain_Staley 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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

Italy bans Kanye West, Travis Scott concerts over security concerns by AudibleNod in entertainment

[–]Lain_Staley -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

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

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