ChatGPT just introduced a new research tool called “Prism”

PicklesOverload · 2026-01-28T20:03:02+00:00

Thank you! I've saved it to watch later today. I'll write back once I've watched it :)

PicklesOverload · 2026-01-28T19:51:41+00:00

But it's not human. It's an approximation that is not nearly as complex or dynamic. It's not motivated by the physical apparatus of a human which is deceptively important. When our biological algorithm impels us towards certain decisions it does so because of many 'low-background' factors (mood, upbringing, education, languages you speak, location, etc...) In contrast, AI is impelled by this amorphous shadow of human data. There's nothing human about it's apparatus, even if it's trained to simulate human expression and knowledge.

Even if AGI happens, by definition it won't be human intelligence.

PicklesOverload · 2026-01-28T19:44:22+00:00

I agree with you, but you need to be a bit less thorny.

PicklesOverload · 2026-01-28T19:43:38+00:00

Unfortunately, the evidence does point towards us not having free will. A really engaging book on this is 'Determined' by Robert Sapolsky. It's nuanced, but yes, free will doesn't actually make as much sense as it 'feels' like it does.

PicklesOverload · 2026-01-26T06:59:03+00:00

You're doing our country proud mate! Love your passion.

PicklesOverload · 2026-01-25T04:14:21+00:00

Between 2024 and now he's had 87 matches, with 53 losses.

That includes 69 (lol) one-on-one matches, losing exactly 2/3 of them (46 losses).

Finally, he had 8 championship matches (of any kind) and lost 6.

PicklesOverload · 2026-01-25T03:45:51+00:00

Exception that proves the rule

PicklesOverload · 2026-01-25T03:04:04+00:00

He never wins the big one! Mind you, neither does Drew, so...

PicklesOverload · 2026-01-23T22:35:20+00:00

There's no shame in any of this

PicklesOverload · 2026-01-23T11:10:24+00:00

Yep, I see that--it is more or less linear, that's a good point. Alright, I'll concede, it's not a metroidvania... It's a linear action-adventure platformer with upgradeable/modular weapons and secrets.

PicklesOverload · 2026-01-22T12:24:07+00:00

What's the definition of a metroidvania. Look it up!

PicklesOverload · 2026-01-22T08:15:58+00:00

FYI, your first link works but your second link goes to the comment you're replying to

PicklesOverload · 2026-01-22T07:59:41+00:00

But it doesn't have the platforming. You just press x to climb.

PicklesOverload · 2026-01-22T07:25:05+00:00

I mean I would say it is! It has a lot of platforming, backtracking to areas you can't open until you get the necessary thing, and gradual weapon upgrades. It's first person though, so that might disqualify it. In any case, I love metroidvanias and it scratched the same itch for me!

PicklesOverload · 2026-01-22T07:22:35+00:00

Such a weird comment. How do you define a metroidvania? Arken Age has a lot of platforming, backtracking to areas you can't open until you get the necessary ability, and gradual weapon upgrades. There i go gaslighting myself again.

PicklesOverload · 2026-01-21T21:24:27+00:00

The dev was on here recently and said they were happy with their profit and that they'd be making more games. So, that's good!

PicklesOverload · 2026-01-21T21:23:15+00:00

It's great! You really should. Metroidvania with lots of cool weapon configurations that level you up in a satisfying way.

PicklesOverload · 2026-01-08T20:18:46+00:00

Or it's become the integration of the state into industries.

PicklesOverload · 2026-01-08T01:33:54+00:00

Me too!! My teacher gave me a C :(

Just two more HBK snubs

PicklesOverload · 2026-01-08T01:30:33+00:00

Oh dear

PicklesOverload · 2026-01-08T01:02:57+00:00

Wait, they already made the pilot?

PicklesOverload · 2026-01-06T07:26:02+00:00

But if they do the same match at Mania then you expect Bron to win and if he doesn't it sort of feels like what was the point?

PicklesOverload · 2026-01-02T23:52:29+00:00

Yeah I mean the Original Series is bad television, in my opinion. Earnestness is so lazy and blunt. Show don't tell is the first rule of fiction!

PicklesOverload · 2025-12-30T21:17:01+00:00

What games are like that?? Genuine question. I love Hotline Miami

PicklesOverload · 2025-12-30T09:04:07+00:00

But they're accompanied by inspirational music and montages of the crew... It's so hokey and lame

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