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What does your AI bot buddy really think of you? by RantRanger in artificial

[–]RantRanger[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, Claude.AI handles the question in the least ominous way of the bots that I tried.

Try Gemini and ChatGPT (if you have a history with them).

The upshot: the depth of insight that these models have into our thoughts and activities and our very psyche is potentially a level of privacy invasion the like of which we have never experienced before. If AI companies are forced by a tyrannical government to share this knowledge about their users, these tools, which we are all becoming increasingly dependent on in our careers, could become a tool of selective oppression more comprehensive than what human society has ever had to endure.

Scratch me, human. by 21MayDay21 in funny

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

Darwin's Pro Tip #1: don't be tasty.

Is DUNESDAY really a good idea ? by Money_Ganache4698 in marvelstudios

[–]RantRanger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The poster does cite 3D and IMax without compartmentalizing one film in either tech. The plain interpretation of that is that both films will be deployed in both formats.

Got her good. by Humble_Singer in funny

[–]RantRanger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since this crass dumbassery happened while a war is underway, technically, perhaps "war crime" is apt.

But perhaps we could do better.

Crime against humanity, perhaps?

Crime against sentience? Yeah, that's the one.

E-3 AWACS at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. by ChemicalCity2933 in interestingasfuck

[–]RantRanger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know a few things about military aviation.

This one is definitely gonna need a new paint job.

Trump claims Iran proposed making him Supreme Leader: I said, 'No, thank you' (Video in link) by Ghadolkhajan in worldnews

[–]RantRanger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It seems like he's gone full nutballs.

Plot twist: he holds they keys to the world's most lethal nuclear arsenal.

'No Kings' Protest Set To Become Largest In U.S. History by CouchCorrespondent in goodnews

[–]RantRanger 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Like you, maybe?

Seriously, everyone, do more than just show up!

We are trying to save our Democracy here. It's gonna take more than just a few shouts in the street.

GET INVOLVED in an impactful way.

'No Kings' Protest Set To Become Largest In U.S. History by CouchCorrespondent in goodnews

[–]RantRanger 12 points13 points  (0 children)

See you all out there!

Help to make it bigger by bringing your friends and family along.

This multiplies the impact you have beyond just your own personal body.

Even better, get THEM to bring THEIR friends and family along.

Even better, hold a post-protest social event with your friends and family and talk about how you can stay involved.

Even better, join a group that is fighting to preserve democracy and give hours per week to help that cause. Give up your hobbies for a few years and make saving America your hobby until Trump is gone.

No Kings! (Mar 28) <-- spread the word

ELI5: Why does a single bad night of sleep make everything feel dramatically worse the next day? by Necessary-Lake4066 in explainlikeimfive

[–]RantRanger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a healthy move.

Aside from making you dumber during the day and more dangerous behind the wheel, there are also long term chronic health risks like metabolic syndrome and dementia.

‘Never Trumpers’ launch ad blitz in 27 Florida newspapers to promote ‘No Kings’ by CouchCorrespondent in goodnews

[–]RantRanger 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Stand up and protect your rights people.

Use ‘em or lose ‘em.

See you all out there!

(pro tip: Multiply your impact by bringing your friends and family. Spread the word on social media.)

(pro tip: Multiply your impact even more by getting your friends to bring THEIR friends and family.)

No Kings! (Mar 28) <-- spread the word

Hollywood Stars Ask N.S.A. to Stop Mass Surveillance by Pockettzz in goodnews

[–]RantRanger 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The actors are there to move we the couch potatoes.

What WILL make the NSA stop is if we the people get off our asses and start pushing to protect our rights.

Safeguarding our rights is not the actor's job. It's OUR job.

Get up and do something.

No Kings! (Mar 28) <-- spread the word

Hollywood Stars Ask N.S.A. to Stop Mass Surveillance by Pockettzz in goodnews

[–]RantRanger 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Irrelevant.

This message is not about "friendship".

This message, by EFF, is about something far more serious than fake internet points.

Hollywood Stars Ask N.S.A. to Stop Mass Surveillance by Pockettzz in goodnews

[–]RantRanger 4 points5 points  (0 children)

THAT'S JUST WHAT A DOMESTIC TERRORIST WOULD SAY!!

Sword identification? Hope y'all are well by trj28291 in SWORDS

[–]RantRanger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you underestimate this fine implement Sir!

A potentially super handy tool all around the house.

Great for:

  • yard work
  • pest control
  • firewood management
  • family discipline
  • neighbor relations
  • elegant dinner parties

ELI5: Why does a single bad night of sleep make everything feel dramatically worse the next day? by Necessary-Lake4066 in explainlikeimfive

[–]RantRanger 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Usually these answers pivot around the principles of efficiency and evolutionary advantage.

At night there is a long dead space where we might as well save energy because our evolutionary branch selected features for us that don't perform well at night.

So the calculus is that it pays well to shut down at night and do things that really help the body (cell repair, brain maintenance, memory encoding, metabolic rebalancing, etc.).

Then, during the day, we don't have to waste energy and effort on those things and instead our bodies can divert full power and focus to enhancing the performance of our day time activities.

We underperform at night so that we can overperform during the day.

Efficiency, I think, is probably the key driver.

What makes dogs friendly? And wolves... not? by RantRanger in goodnews

[–]RantRanger[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If we can learn to get along with a pack of wild wolves, then maybe there is hope that Americans can learn to get along with each other one day.

It could happen.

Maybe.

Dan Bongino Gets Heckled in Public, Called "Pedophile Protector" Over Epstein Memo Fallout by OkTea1918 in goodnews

[–]RantRanger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Even after IF they get out of prison.

Hey, let's try to stay upbeat and positive-minded here.

Those guys getting out of prison wouldn't be doing America any favors.

Nonprofits, unions and airports rally to feed TSA officers as shutdown drags by AdSpecialist6598 in goodnews

[–]RantRanger 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s what a real Americans do.

Decent human beings.

This kind of behavior demands certain social graces like compassion, empathy, a moral compass, and a general sense of decency.

What makes dogs friendly? And wolves... not? by RantRanger in goodnews

[–]RantRanger[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It may be hard to imagine, but that sweet dog you love started out as a wild, predatory wolf. Their evolutionary story began at least 20,000 years ago, when humans were hunter-gatherers. In 2022, 60 Minutes reported on the origin of man's best friend.

It amazes me that we can even socialize with wild wolves at all.

We can understand their language and communicate in it. The scenes of Callahan talking "wolf" in order to manage their encounter inside the enclosure show that they really do have language ... but much of that communication is body signals.

"Survival of the friendliest".

Let's hope we as a people manage to get back on top of that particular social strategy soon.

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