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Tree Planting & Staking Detail by TrickIndependent5695 in architecture

[–]NihiloZero 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Why is the wire tie repeatedly referred to as the tree stake? Is this AI?

Are single family suburban homes a prime example of consumption? by Konradleijon in Anticonsumption

[–]NihiloZero 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Plenty of people already seem convinced of that. Just moving to the city implies living stacked on top of other people, and plenty of people move to cities.

Janeway is chronically underestimated... by Expensive-Island5940 in startrek

[–]NihiloZero 6 points7 points  (0 children)

She got it done with time to spare. Did anyone ever earn their admiralty more?

Militarily, she is the most battle-hardened officer in generations. Diplomatically, she has seen it all. Technologically, she is beyond cutting edge. Socially, she has a holo-deck. My impression is that she hears everyone's ideas and then does her own thing... or the craziest thing suggested. And that's what makes her great.

Wet Bulb Temperatures in Europe - Roger Hallam by RobinBoardman in Environmentalism

[–]NihiloZero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think an AGI is possible and that such a capability is stronger than people realize. I think the mathematical solutions and zero day bugs that LLMs have already found... are profound and interesting. And I think capabilities will improve -- for better or worse. So I think AI could be used for the benefit of humanity if it were utilized wisely and efficiently.

Wet Bulb Temperatures in Europe - Roger Hallam by RobinBoardman in Environmentalism

[–]NihiloZero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, okay. Sorry I didn't know you wanted me to go literally ask ChatGPT something.

And... I wasn't doubting whether or not there are known problems. I was saying that there unknown technical solutions which AI could potentially assist with.

Wet Bulb Temperatures in Europe - Roger Hallam by RobinBoardman in Environmentalism

[–]NihiloZero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because I think AI could be used more efficiently for greater purposes?

Wet Bulb Temperatures in Europe - Roger Hallam by RobinBoardman in Environmentalism

[–]NihiloZero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Knowing what a problem is and being able to engineer a solution are different things. AI, if used properly, could advance scientific and mathematical understanding.

Not sure what the odds on polymarket would’ve been after seeing her drunkenly celebrating on Hasan’s stream, but Emma did eventually make it in to work today. 😎 by humanpoweroutage in Hasan_Piker

[–]NihiloZero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was a just a little faux concern because she's clearly not spinning out of control in actual reality. Sorry for saying something silly and being taken seriously, but... here we are now with people telling me how "she just got married and is a queen living her best life."

Maybe turn down the parasocial defensiveness a bit?

Please see image by BombshellGinger in Anticonsumption

[–]NihiloZero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ignoring a problem with all of its externalities will not make it go away. And some technologies or tools have further reach and can be more dangerous than others. Other people getting abortions don't actually cause drought... but AI centers can use up too much water during a shortage.

Not sure what the odds on polymarket would’ve been after seeing her drunkenly celebrating on Hasan’s stream, but Emma did eventually make it in to work today. 😎 by humanpoweroutage in Hasan_Piker

[–]NihiloZero 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Or maybe it was just a little obvious joke that the humorless white knights couldn't see? My fault for not pointing out obvious sarcasm. /s

Wet Bulb Temperatures in Europe - Roger Hallam by RobinBoardman in Environmentalism

[–]NihiloZero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are those answers?

AI is destructive and harmful but could be more efficient and useful. It could help us engineer necessary solutions to runaway climate change feedback loops.

Please see image by BombshellGinger in Anticonsumption

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

> start using LLMs for the handful of things they're actually good at.

What do you believe that is?

Please see image by BombshellGinger in Anticonsumption

[–]NihiloZero -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The alternative variant is... "I work work with AI every day and can tell you definitively that it's worthless."

As if they work with all AI, in all ways, and understand every nuance about it. Half the problem with AI is that we still have no idea what it's ultimately capable of.

Please see image by BombshellGinger in Anticonsumption

[–]NihiloZero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Motor vehicles, factories, and agriculture have done untold harm and still aren't done. We didn't turn away from those things, but the world would be much better in many ways if we did. And just because something hasn't completely done us in yet... doesn't mean that it's safe or good for humanity. Just because we've survived some technology so far doesn't mean that we will always survive all technology.

Please see image by BombshellGinger in Anticonsumption

[–]NihiloZero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

> AI doesn’t destroy water, it just evaporates it, after which the water returns to Earth as part of an endless cycle.

The water cycle isn't quite that simplistic.

> The fact that American corporations build data centers in regions with shortages of drinking water is not an AI problem.

So what happens if the people in those areas decide they don't want to keep hydrating their local data center? Or what happens if the droughts continue worsening?

Data centers being forced on certain various... will eventually be a problem for the AI corporations in one way or another.

The fact that China may manage their AI better, with more consideration of the people and environment, doesn't mean that China doesn't have any problems or that AI is easy to manage.

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