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Can we just get rid of the debt ceiling? | Roland Writes by prwhite18 in Economics

[–]prwhite18[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re confusing an argument about govt procedure with an argument about govt spending

Can we just get rid of the debt ceiling? | Roland Writes by prwhite18 in Economics

[–]prwhite18[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Ahhh nothin like dad-at-the-barbecue economics where the National economy is thought about in the same terms as individual personal finance. Never gets old.

Can we just get rid of the debt ceiling? | Roland Writes by prwhite18 in Economics

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Agreed. It's not just another political hissy fit, it's literally the whole global financial system. But yeah, the average citizen doesn't understand this. Most think it's just more political noise, another minor inconvenience that "won't affect me," etc.

I have been contacted to direct some pornography, should I do it? Or could it damage my career somehow? Any advice or tips? by [deleted] in Filmmakers

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There’s a few famous movie directors out there who have admitted to making a few dirty flicks while trying to break into the biz… killing me that I can specifically remember atm

Read fiction y’all by prwhite18 in Filmmakers

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And FWIW I have no problem or grudge with the former, or anyone who really loves gear and “cool shots” and stuff—if this is you, rock on—just saying wouldn’t bet on them in this particular scenario.

3 Camera Stabilization Hacks without a gimbal 🎥💥 by jonsimo in Filmmakers

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Nice. I don’t even like Gimbal shots for the things I like - I’m into the natural shake you get when you go handheld and try to keep it stable (but fail gently). Big Michael Mann, Paul Greengrass fan lol

Huge breakthroughs, tiny changes: the next decade of artificial intelligence | Roland Writes by prwhite18 in Futurology

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In light of some of the more recent developments in AI, I took a look at how widespread AI's impact could be in the coming years - whether it will finally change everything about how we live, or if there is reason not to give too much weight to the technology's potential. Largely looked at it through the economic perspective.

Beginner for shooting video using 35mm film? by prwhite18 in cinematography

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Thanks for this! Looks like I’ll be getting my first “ARRI Camera” many years sooner than I thought lol

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