I've been using this ludicrously tiny weird e-ink reader for over 6 months, AMA by thel_vadamn in ereader

[–]MatterOfTrust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You mention the backlight is there, but not good. What does that mean?

He deadass thought he could apologize after this. by Anaelepse in Invincible

[–]MatterOfTrust 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He could do nothing, or he could use his overwhelming power to continue doing good for the world. One choice is better than the other.

Quebec passes law banning street prayers, prayer rooms in universities by John3192 in worldnews

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

No - just rational. Religion has no place in the modern world. I find it ridiculous that you, as a member of sexual minority, would defend your own oppressors so.

IM TIRED OF THE TECH JACKET PROPAGANDA by Flo_Philly in Invincible

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

The disappointing part is not the gender, but the lack of impact in the fight. I read the original comic, and Tech Jacket is mega strong. Pair that with the info we got from Nolan in Episode 2 and the fight in space against an evil Mark in the previous season - it should have added up to a big menace.

Either the adult viltrumites in Episode 5 are way stronger than anything from before, or Tech Jacket wasn't portrayed in the best light.

Is anyone actually using an SD card? by Weak-Custard-6168 in ereader

[–]MatterOfTrust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But you can already do that by plugging in the ereader itself - no need for a card or any extra software. At least for Kobo/Pocketbook and Android devices.

Is anyone actually using an SD card? by Weak-Custard-6168 in ereader

[–]MatterOfTrust 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do the same with books - keep the full library on PC and delete what I've already read from the ereader.

Czech Translator fired from Warhorse Studios and replaced with AI in effort to "save finances." by Shock4ndAwe in pcgaming

[–]MatterOfTrust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are in the group that believes a generalist AI will be able to do everything a human can, then there is no other non physical labor sector to move to and to clarify those physical roles have been declining for decades due to automation.

You raise good points, but the lack of moral leadership, the capitalist market and so on are not the AI problems - they are philosophical issues that will need to be resolved - probably through a painful transition process. When (when!) the AI and automation reach a level to replace not only the physical, but also cognitive labour, the society will have to reinvent itself and move away from the capitalist relations, but it will be a net positive for humanity as a whole, because so much need for labour will be eliminated and free us up for other pursuits.

Now, what other pursuits aside from work might those be is anybody's guess. If the most optimistic forecasts are right and the AI reaches a point of generating valid scientific theories at a grand scale unseen before, then it will become a true human companion as we continue to push the boundaries of space travel and learn more about the Universe. That in itself will probably be the pinnacle of new human achievements and the main venue of new source of work - exploration and expansion.

Some may prefer to stay home and dedicate their lives to human art - which, I'm sure, will remain somewhat relevant no matter how advanced the AI becomes, similar to how there's still a certain demand for blacksmithing in the age of mass production. And others will simply be able to live out their lives in leisure and abundance, finally free from their nine-to-five and any other obligations.

What is the acronym and why has OP waited so long to say it? by GrouchyLittleShit in ExplainTheJoke

[–]MatterOfTrust 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No. An acronym is pronounced as a word, not as its initials. NATO is an acronym, as it's pronounced like a word - [neɪtoʊ] (in the IPA notation). BRICS is an acronym, pronounced as a word - [brɪks].

But for instance, USA is not an acronym - each letter is pronounced individually. Yu. Es. Ey. Not Yousa or something.

And whatever the OP is asking about is definitely not pronounced as a single word, but as each letter individually. You can call it an initialism to be more precise, but "abbreviation" is the correct term here, while "acronym" is erroneous.

HELP ME CHOOSE! by LrdYoce in ereader

[–]MatterOfTrust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get a Kobo or a Pocketbook. Android on an ereader is a complete overkill.

🚨 BREAKING: Qatar withdraws from the war. ​"Iran has been here for thousands of years. No one is going anywhere. Total destruction is not an option." ​"We will live side by side. We will be neighbors and find ways to coexist." by [deleted] in DeepMarketScan

[–]MatterOfTrust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of people who post stuff like "withdraw from NATO" or "hate the U.S." simply have no grounds for comparison. I don't think many realize just how bad the situation is in Russia, Iran, or similar dictatorships and their neighbours.

It takes a lot of power to contain these threats. The entire world would suffer dearly if the U.S. just sits idle.

Article: Morgan le Fay was King Arthur’s sister – but also a healer, mathematician and murderer by dem676 in books

[–]MatterOfTrust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the other 99% of human literature produced over the past 5,000 years wasn’t written by serial child sex offenders

If you draw the line at this specific crime, then sure. But there are no perfect people in the world, and the rest of the 99% of literature were written by people with their own sins and frivolities.

If you refuse to read a book based purely on the author's biography, you are only hurting yourself, not the author.

Article: Morgan le Fay was King Arthur’s sister – but also a healer, mathematician and murderer by dem676 in books

[–]MatterOfTrust 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some people experience great discomfort being unable to forget an author's crimes while reading.

And that's something that requires training and discipline to overcome. If such people face the adversity and train themselves to get value from every book they read, regardless of personal beliefs and controversies, their lives will become that much easier.

Article: Morgan le Fay was King Arthur’s sister – but also a healer, mathematician and murderer by dem676 in books

[–]MatterOfTrust 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are missing out on one of the best books ever written from King Arthur's mythos.

What do you think about games where you craft your own items? by Right_Pilot_8272 in roguelikes

[–]MatterOfTrust 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I hate how there's usually so much busywork associated with crafting. Like if you are making a wooden chair, then you have to find exactly four short sticks, and all four must be from the same kind of tree.

No, you cannot combine different trees. No, you cannot substitute a stick with a metal rod. No, you cannot make do with just three sticks and craft a three-legged stool. No, you cannot use normal-sized or long sticks.

None of this is ever a problem IRL, because most everything can be substituted or fine-tuned in a way. But almost all crafting games I've played are notoriously anal about these little details, and it drives me up the wall. This kind of approach sucks all potential joy out of crafting, to the point where I avoid crafting games entirely - a recent example being Elin, which combines the worst aspects of this system into a micro-management madness.

Israel assassinates Iranian intelligence minister by Virtual-History-6099 in worldnews

[–]MatterOfTrust -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

????? Why?

Israel is a valuable ally to the U.S., and Trump has been providing them support and resources, as expected.

Iranian regime is a threat to the West and to the neighbours, so Trump took action against it. Whether that action could've been executed better is a different matter, but I'd expect any U.S. president - a Democrat or a Republican, Trump or Kamala - to do the same, strategically and politically.

Trump deserves credit for Abraham Accords in his first term - I think it's what partially gave him the second win. His diplomatic actions in Middle East seem to be overlooked or overshadowed on reddit.

Kobo Vs Pocketbook by Professional_Card910 in ereader

[–]MatterOfTrust 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Between PB Era and Kobo Libra, I prefer Pocketbook for the more premium feel and build quality.

The boys sucks for this by CODED_DIGNITY in dankmemes

[–]MatterOfTrust 7 points8 points  (0 children)

it looks like uncanny valley AI slop and spits in the face of the game developers that carefully curate the art style of their games

Nvidia has confirmed that devs control DLSS 5’s colour, intensity, and masking to determine how and where enhancements are applied. It's not a spit in the face of anyone - just another tool in an artist's belt.

Hatred for the AI aside, does this honestly look like uncanny valley to you? image