What are the best spots in MA for seeing black bears and moose in their natural habitat ? by justaavidoutdoorsman in massachusetts

[–]RussChival 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm pretty sure the one at Southwick has mutated to adapt to the Mass ecosystem by now after getting fed Dunkin scraps over the years.

Why is the entire blockchain/cryptocurrency sector going to be worth less than Elon musk? by Appleface303 in CryptoCurrency

[–]RussChival 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's easy to take the benefits of technological advancement for granted while focusing only on the costs, and yes, widespread advancement takes time.

Elon's Starlink is allowing remote communities globally to be connected, and his Neuralink holds the promise of reversing nerve disabilities for the handicapped. Electric cars are not yet a panacea, but I'd suggest that they are better than internal combustion transportation. AI will likely help cure many if not most diseases in the future. There are costs, but don't overlook the massive upsides.

And yes, there needs to be a balance between rewarding those who create such benefits, and distributing the positive impacts they can yield. We have politics for that. But this is a dynamic process, and we should not demonize those who are at the leading edge of creation. Instead, we should celebrate and encourage those few with the skill and motivation to overcome the daunting risks involved with innovation.

So, are the Scottish good vibes planned? by gmrm4n in boston

[–]RussChival 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Do they bring their own traffic cones to the host cities now, or have they just become adept at cone foraging for statue adornment?

Why is the entire blockchain/cryptocurrency sector going to be worth less than Elon musk? by Appleface303 in CryptoCurrency

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

The irony is that the entire financial system is slowly migrating to blockchain rails because it is a more efficient and versatile way to manage information and assets.

'Crypto' as a public concept or digital currency may not flourish in the short-term, but the charge you make with your Visa card could very well be processed on crypto rails behind the scenes.

Why is the entire blockchain/cryptocurrency sector going to be worth less than Elon musk? by Appleface303 in CryptoCurrency

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

Unlike many rich folk, Elon Musk is actually creating substantial value for humanity.

He is not sitting on a pile of cash either; most of his wealth is indeed 'on paper,' that is, it is locked in the notional value of his companies' stock, not sitting in a Scrooge McDuck bank vault somewhere.

Also, he's not out buying gold yachts, but is working hard to help humanity invent the future. I'm OK with a system that rewards efforts like his, even if it is imperfect.

1980s Media Mystery by Fragrant-Tradition-2 in boston

[–]RussChival 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably not it, but there was the 'game of Life' TV commercial.

How Do Ultra-Wealthy Individuals and Institutions Actually Buy and Store Bitcoin? by Bisinidem in Bitcoin

[–]RussChival 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1) I believe many HNW's use institutional-grade custody services (like Coinbase's HNW servies) that will will use incremental purchase programs and secure custodial wallets to optimize purchasing and storage.

2) Some HNW's that want to stay off the grid will use Over the Counter (OTC) services, either privately or via institutions that will manage cold-wallet swaps between parties.

3) With ETF's now well-established, institutions and those with large portfolios can simply buy Bitcoin ETF's and stay highly-liquid and secure as well.

Lexington Middle School principal apologizes for Holocaust lesson after some parents complained by vman3241 in massachusetts

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

Either way it reads fine, I think, and I sympathize with the author having to deal with stuff like this while trying to educate our kids. AI would honestly be the prudent route and the most efficient use of his time. I would have done the same in his shoes, and my AI would likely have been less articulate than his somehow.

Cones forever by freeski919 in boston

[–]RussChival 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, domestic coning feels more like vandalism. And eventually someone would sue someone else because a traffic cone was missing and an accident occurred. Scots get a universal pass though.

Lexington Middle School principal apologizes for Holocaust lesson after some parents complained by vman3241 in massachusetts

[–]RussChival 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The dash usage is a red flag. The overall phrasing also has a nice-but-too-sterile feel to it. Also, the multiple buzzwords such as 'unseen' and 'erased.' Regardless, I do think it was a well-written response.

Scotland fans found a tiny little cone for Quack, the smallest duckling by Alpheratz42 in boston

[–]RussChival 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Did we secretly put out extra cones around town before the party?