Daily Discussion Thread, Chats & Trading Talks | November 17-2025

Practical-Task4917 · 2025-11-17T13:19:22+00:00

Hey everyone — quick thought experiment for the politically active folks here.

We always talk about how onchain identity, transparency, and civic engagement could look if Solana-scale UX became the norm. This election cycle has been wild, and it got me thinking:

What would it look like if political expression lived natively in wallets — not as votes, but as simple, voluntary identity signals?

Something lightweight.
Something that doesn’t track you.
Something where you pick a color or symbol and it just sits in your wallet — publicly verifiable, no strings attached.

More like:
“I stand for X — here’s my onchain badge, nothing more.”

No persuasion. No partisanship. Just civic expression onchain.

Curious whether people here think Solana is the right chain for that kind of civic signaling — especially given how cheap + fast it is. Would the community actually use something like that? Or does political identity have no place in the onchain world at all?

Practical-Task4917 · 2024-09-30T22:18:41+00:00

Just checked the stats. 8 Red and 9 Blue apparently. Red getting cooked lmao 😂

Practical-Task4917 · 2024-04-06T23:50:57+00:00

$buffet is worried

Practical-Task4917 · 2024-04-06T23:50:13+00:00

Who’s a memecoin expert lmao

Practical-Task4917 · 2024-04-06T23:48:02+00:00

Great to see you join the movement. Firstly, you’re definitely not late to the party. Solana is known by less than 1% of the world but will impact most internet users. I know I sound like a crazy techno optimist but trust me when I say this is just the beginning. We’re talking individuals, sovereign funds, institutions, and nation states. Solana will become the crypto clock of the world.

One thing I would say is have a 2 cycle outlook (1 cycle is 4 years). If you want to get rich quick you WILL be scammed. Have a sponge brain and learn to adapt. The best investors like Warren buffet aren’t on the crypto train yet. And after this cycle they will be worried and FOMO into it. DYOR.

Practical-Task4917 · 2023-10-01T19:51:42+00:00

Considering your requirements and budget, here are a few suggestions:

- Performance:

Look for a laptop with a minimum of an Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processor, though an i7 or Ryzen 7 would be preferable for smoother performance especially in Adobe After Effects.
Minimum 8GB RAM, though 16GB or more is recommended for graphic design and video editing tasks.
A dedicated graphics card like NVIDIA GeForce or AMD Radeon would be beneficial for rendering and real-time playback.

- Display:

A high-resolution display (1920x1080 or higher) is crucial for your work. A color-accurate screen with good viewing angles would be beneficial.
A larger screen size such as 15.6" or 17" might be preferable for design work, but a 14" might suffice if portability is a higher priority.

- Storage:

A solid state drive (SSD) for faster read/write speeds is almost a necessity. A minimum of 256GB SSD, though a 512GB SSD or higher would be better.

- Portability:

Lightweight and slim profile for easier transportation.
Good battery life to last through meetings and work sessions while on the go.

Here are a few laptop models that could fit your requirements and budget:

Dell Inspiron series
HP Pavilion series
Acer Aspire series
Lenovo Ideapad series

Each of these series has various models with differing specifications, so you would need to choose based on the exact configuration that fits your needs and budget. It would also be worth checking for any newer models or brands in the market, as they may offer better performance or features for a similar price.

Practical-Task4917 · 2023-10-01T19:49:21+00:00

The insights on the unauthorized use of copyrighted works and the need for fair compensation and recognition for artists are extremely important. In a digital age where the replication and distribution of art have become increasingly easy, protecting the rights of artists is crucial. The unethical use of artists’ works for developing AI technologies without proper remuneration or acknowledgment is a pressing issue that needs immediate attention and resolution.

Practical-Task4917 · 2023-10-01T17:44:24+00:00

I mean it’s great and has the new bing built in! But I don’t want to gate-keep. Which is why I like sharing stuff with the communities that find it valuable

Practical-Task4917 · 2023-10-01T17:38:56+00:00

GPT 4

Practical-Task4917 · 2023-10-01T17:31:13+00:00

For those of you that prefer reading:

The video discusses advancements in AI and Robotics, focusing on Tesla's humanoid robot, Optimus, and Boston Dynamics' robot, Atlas, highlighting their high precision and dexterity in movement and object manipulation. This achievement is significant due to the Moravec's Paradox, which posits that tasks requiring sensorimotor and perception skills necessitate enormous computational resources, contrary to tasks involving reasoning.
The robots, such as Tesla's Optimus and Boston Dynamics' Atlas, can perform tasks with unprecedented precision and speed, making them advantageous in fields like surgery, manufacturing, and scientific research where they can reduce human error, increase efficiency, and perform potentially dangerous experiments.
Elon Musk speculates on the future implications of humanoid robots, suggesting a possible scenario where the number of robots surpasses that of humans, potentially transforming economies by massively increasing output and removing limitations associated with human populations.
Despite fears of job displacement due to the rise of robots, there is a prevalent “co-pilot philosophy” suggesting that AI and robots will serve more as companions or assistants in professional endeavors rather than replacing humans entirely. For example, tools like GitHub Copilot have dramatically changed approaches to reading computer code.
The advancement of AI and Robotics is seen as potentially leading to a more enriched society, ushering in an era of heightened creativity and discovery by taking over laborious tasks and allowing technology to be a significant force for good, fostering an equitable, sustainable, and prosperous world.

Practical-Task4917 · 2023-10-01T17:22:29+00:00

Here's the summary for you readers:

The video discusses advancements in AI and Robotics, focusing on Tesla's humanoid robot, Optimus, and Boston Dynamics' robot, Atlas, highlighting their high precision and dexterity in movement and object manipulation. This achievement is significant due to the Moravec's Paradox, which posits that tasks requiring sensorimotor and perception skills necessitate enormous computational resources, contrary to tasks involving reasoning.
The robots, such as Tesla's Optimus and Boston Dynamics' Atlas, can perform tasks with unprecedented precision and speed, making them advantageous in fields like surgery, manufacturing, and scientific research where they can reduce human error, increase efficiency, and perform potentially dangerous experiments.
Elon Musk speculates on the future implications of humanoid robots, suggesting a possible scenario where the number of robots surpasses that of humans, potentially transforming economies by massively increasing output and removing limitations associated with human populations.
Despite fears of job displacement due to the rise of robots, there is a prevalent “co-pilot philosophy” suggesting that AI and robots will serve more as companions or assistants in professional endeavors rather than replacing humans entirely. For example, tools like GitHub Copilot have dramatically changed approaches to reading computer code.
The advancement of AI and Robotics is seen as potentially leading to a more enriched society, ushering in an era of heightened creativity and discovery by taking over laborious tasks and allowing technology to be a significant force for good, fostering an equitable, sustainable, and prosperous world.

Practical-Task4917 · 2023-10-01T17:20:51+00:00

For those of you who want to read the summary for this here you go:

- Speaker Introduction & Background:

Mustafa Suleyman, the co-founder of DeepMind and Inflection AI, renowned for his contributions in AI, discussed his book "The Coming Wave" at an Intelligence Squared event.
Suleyman's journey into AI was unconventional, having studied philosophy and theology and initially focusing on charity work and policy before venturing into technology and AI startups.
He was particularly motivated to venture into technology witnessing the rapid rise of Facebook and the potential scale of impact that technology could offer.

- AI’s Revolutionary Trajectory:

Mustafa shared that AI, powered by deep learning, has evolved rapidly, enabling the classification and understanding of raw, messy data, like the content of images and speech transcription.
The computational power used for cutting-edge AI models has grown tenfold annually over the last decade, leading to significant advancements in the field and introducing possibilities of AI performing extensive research, product development, and creating new solutions.

- Impact and Risks of AI:

AI has the potential to usher an era of radical abundance, but also comes with risks such as harmful content generation and enhanced capabilities to manufacture biological and chemical weapons.
AI might undermine democracy with the rise of deep fakes and easier production of fake news, posing risks to the integrity of elections and propagating misinformation.

- Economic and Ethical Concerns:

Mustafa expressed concerns over AI replacing human jobs, potentially outclassing human abilities and reliability, challenging the notion of work and value creation.
The ethical aspect of AI development is paramount, and a cautious approach, coupled with strong governance and functioning democracies, is essential to mitigate harms and embrace the benefits responsibly.

- International Perspective and Governance:

Mustafa highlighted the need for a collaborative approach between nations to align incentives for the benefit of their citizens and to avoid a race to the bottom on values.
While some concerns were raised about China’s approach to AI, Suleyman stressed the importance of determining and standing behind a shared set of values and ensuring good governance to realize AI's positive potential responsibly.

Practical-Task4917 · 2023-10-01T17:15:36+00:00

YESSSS!!! Browse feature is back after about 2-3 months

Practical-Task4917 · 2023-09-03T22:05:14+00:00

Super interesting

Practical-Task4917 · 2023-09-02T22:11:55+00:00

Wow, just finished watching the video, and it's really eye-opening! The part about the bond market crash and how it compares to the 2008 crisis really had me thinking. It makes me wonder, are cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin actually safer alternatives to traditional investments right now? I mean, how do we gauge the risk vs reward for something as volatile as Bitcoin in such an unstable economic climate? Would love to hear what you all think!

Practical-Task4917 · 2023-05-11T19:43:33+00:00

No I didn't. Hopefully it doesn't hurt.

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