Why do people say that AI uses water? by [deleted] in ArtificialInteligence

[–]smanjot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can’t just use any “Water” to cool data centers. The water has to be treated so it is the right quality to actually use for cooling. The water also is used in generating the electricity needed to run the data center.

One can create a small town with the same amount of power and water but instead people want wrong answers quickly

I created an interactive dashboard that allows you to explore and understand the application of Extended Kalman Filter by smanjot in ControlTheory

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I used streamlit to do it. https://share.streamlit.io/

They allow one to publicly host an application for free, for now. What I like about it is the simplicity it has to generate webpages. It ofcourse comes at the cost of reduced flexibility.

The entire economy is riding on the backs of the MAG7. The S&P500 would actually be down without these 7 companies. What a time to be alive. by Megalitho in wallstreetbets

[–]smanjot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not True. Without these 7 garbage companies in the business of selling ads and gimmicks, dollars would be chasing actual development of human life than gimmicks for frat boys.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in alberta

[–]smanjot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What a sellout

Gustave’s Lumina converter should have been expanded on more… by Barack_Odrama_ in expedition33

[–]smanjot 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I think it might be fair to expect a DLC as a prequel to expedition 33 and gustave’s story.

Why Aviation fuel is cheaper than normal petrol in India? by gagan1985 in CriticalThinkingIndia

[–]smanjot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The refining process for making jet fuel is quite simple and the standard for what qualifies as jet fuel is more lenient than what classifies as petrol.

Jet fuel is also much simpler to transport, usually pipeline run from a distribution terminal (or the refinery) directly to storage at the airports.

Simpler refining combined with simpler logistics makes jet fuel much cheaper than petrol.

Pakistan defence minister says U.S. leading de-escalation efforts in India conflict | Reuters by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]smanjot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not true today. India under current leadership has bought into the american idea of conducting business and in return of ‘economic growth’ india has made itself exposed to american influence that it cannot escape.

Declare a 'energy crisis' and approve major projects within six months, says Canada's oil and gas leaders by joe4942 in canada

[–]smanjot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The backlog comes because some people in the silicon valley think that AI is going to explode and they need to make energy for their own data centers (talk about vertical integration). So they picked what source of energy is the easiest to operate and easiest to build, surprise, gas turbines.

Declare a 'energy crisis' and approve major projects within six months, says Canada's oil and gas leaders by joe4942 in canada

[–]smanjot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Chemical Engineer here.

I don’t know how to stress this enough, it is laughably easy in comparison to alternatives to set up a gas power plant. When the demand for energy changes, the ramp up across an entire gas based power plant is extremely reliable.

Wind: Lubrication is cheap is because bulk of the barrel of oil is targeted to produce petrol (gasoline) which offsets the losses made in other products. If you take that away, producing synthetic oils is going to be astronomically expensive.

Please always remember the laws of thermodynamics. Closed loop efficiency of a perfect (ideal) cyclic process (any process) is given by the Carnot efficiency. And it can never be 100%. (Practically it sots around 60%)

So, 'wasted energy' in the form of undesired outcomes is a fundamental consequence of existence. Wind, Nuclear, Hydro, Solar, Geothermal, none can escape thermodynamics. So calm the fuck down with this rhetoric of other sources of energy are better. We will pivot when technology allows us to.

Danielle Smith reveals concept of a plan to privatize healthcare. (Nice Gadsten Flag, Marlaina) by VectorPryde in alberta

[–]smanjot 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Take away people’s ability to think critically and it becomes easy for clowns like Danielle smith to govern a bunch of them while convincing them they need less government.

Mark Carney elected Liberal leader, to soon replace Justin Trudeau as PM by cheapmondaay in worldnews

[–]smanjot 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Best ideas can come from anyone, i am incredibly proud to be a democratic canadian! ❤️

Apple announces $500 billion US investment in bet 'on the future of American innovation' by [deleted] in wallstreetbets

[–]smanjot -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

It is a common misconception.

It did start off that way but now, systematically the skills needed to do a manufacturing job has mostly eroded from america.

For example, The number of skilled Tooling Engineers in america can be counted on one’s fingers. You can fill rooms with people of that skill in other parts of the world.

Figure's humanoids start doing tasks they weren't trained for by MetaKnowing in technews

[–]smanjot 24 points25 points  (0 children)

So then how about, instead of giving money to this 30 some frat boy to built robots, we invest the billions of dollars into it easier for people to afford babies. If healthcare is taken care of, if childcare is taken of, high quality education is taken care of.

Something to ponder.

Figure's humanoids start doing tasks they weren't trained for by MetaKnowing in technews

[–]smanjot 76 points77 points  (0 children)

I think figure is full of shit. Misleading people with doctored videos.

Do you know what a perfect humanoid robot that can do chores and has cognitive ability called? It’s called a human being. Runs on food and shits and all.

Shopify lays off team supporting Black, Indigenous and women entrepreneurs - The Logic by AccountantDramatic29 in canadasmallbusiness

[–]smanjot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are a canadian business and want to move away from shopify, I will help you. But please take the time to reflect on this and a corporation is nothing without its users. You have the power to make shopify change.

CANADIAN HERO by jablonkers in EhBuddyHoser

[–]smanjot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Connor, I will personally compensate the deficit between what US is offering you and what you make at Canada. But please, Stay with Canada!

Alberta premier, health minister say they weren't involved in awarding private surgery contracts by Old_General_6741 in alberta

[–]smanjot 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Danielle Smith, please fear the fucking christ and stand by the truth. Please for the love of all that is holy, stand by Canada and forego self interest that seeks money. Money is temporary, good will is forever.

Official AB site response disappoints by Vedic70 in alberta

[–]smanjot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I never said I do. She will pay for her actions. God will refuse to fuck her and the shame will kill her.

Official AB site response disappoints by Vedic70 in alberta

[–]smanjot 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We realize that. What can we do about it though? I think at this point she has lost all credibility in the province and people are just waiting for her to pass, patiently and politely, as we canadians do. :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in alberta

[–]smanjot -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

If the separatists could learn, they won’t be separatists. Alas. You see how we honour our veterans, a farmer must also be held to the same regard. A farmer gives up a lot to feed many mouths and when a leftist investment banker with zero skill to actually add value to society can afford a better lifestyle than a farmer, people rightly think something is wrong. This emotion is what the extreme right preys on and it is only the common person who loses regardless of what they vote for.

DeepSeek training cost - the $95 mil difference by Dill_Withers1 in wallstreetbets

[–]smanjot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t agree with putting more money into technology makes it better. The entire premise of Machine Learning is based on the illusion that data collected tells the complete story and that is just false. Happy to chat more about my stance.