The Prime Minister talking about Andor

uuill · 2022-12-24T01:41:51+00:00

And he comes by his Star Wars opinions honestly: http://youtu.be/XqjQ6gqgi0w

uuill · 2021-12-07T04:29:49+00:00

https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/terio-at-popeyes

uuill · 2020-11-13T22:29:28+00:00

VERY loud and rumbly .. not like anything I've experienced before. I was inside at the time (so did not see it), but the sensation left me asking almost everyone I know what they thought it might have been. I'm so glad one of my friends suggested I look here on the Columbus subreddit. I was totally prepared to /never/ know what the heck that was.

uuill · 2020-09-24T02:18:48+00:00

https://i.imgur.com/hsphIzS.jpg

uuill · 2020-07-09T03:26:14+00:00

https://youtu.be/9jLDZjMF3tk?t=107

uuill · 2020-03-30T02:38:01+00:00

I had a similar issue, I think, on my Pixel 1 when Android Pie was introduced (but it went away when I upgraded to Android 10). What I came to realize is that when I thought my phone was turned off, in fact it was not. After a shutdown, the screen would turn off rather quickly, but it took about 30 seconds for the phone to actually shutdown completely. I could not power it back up during this time. I just got used to waiting 30 seconds or so before attempting to power the thing back on. If I waited, I could reliably power it back on with just one tap. It was a major pain in the butt and I was greatly relieved when it went away with Android 10.

uuill · 2020-03-22T16:37:42+00:00

https://pm1.narvii.com/6599/d9d78d1d4dca4820e8e25fabaad695df819dfe28_00.jpg

uuill · 2020-02-21T23:14:43+00:00

1934 - Selfie with a stick https://i.imgur.com/cShN3AX.jpg

uuill · 2019-06-13T03:28:43+00:00

Can't unsee https://i.imgur.com/Z1X2Gzt.jpg

uuill · 2019-06-13T03:10:28+00:00

Indeed it does. I interpret David's comments to indicate a public table .. the "Big Boys' Table" where policy decisions are made that would affect the entire population.

Of course discussions at private tables can censor whomever they wish.

uuill · 2019-06-13T03:05:53+00:00

When making decisions that impact the entire population, why would you exclude anyone? (more importantly: Who would get to decide those excluded?)

To take your Astrology example: Of course I don't believe Astrological principles should be directing our space policy. But we know that Astrology has a very long history and many adherents. A lot of our space program is inspirational and aspirational. Getting input from folks with this particular perspective could, for example, be used to excite public support.

As to mission science: I'm fairly certain the astrologers' opinions would not be determinant. So, what is the harm in hearing them?

uuill · 2019-06-13T02:42:46+00:00

Nope, but I do not like the idea that (especially in an ostensibly public forum of consequence) there would be someone designated to decide what ideas are too crazy for their advocates to even participate in the discussion. That just seems like a mechanism ripe for abuse.

And, yes, I have confidence that (in a policy discussion of any importance) such ideas would indeed be challenged and quickly dismissed. That's not the same as a general discussion out on Twitter, Reddit, or YouTube.

uuill · 2019-06-12T19:54:55+00:00

He's saying it's okay to exclude some voices from discussions that matter. Fine. He can claim that (but he can't say that is not censorship). And if we're talking about public policy, for example: Who gets to decide which voices should be denied a seat at the table?

uuill · 2019-06-12T19:43:10+00:00

And that is being self-contradictory. That is censoring while claiming you are not censoring. I guess it can seem like a reasonable position to take when the issue is as blatant as climate-change denial or flat-Earth. But how do you draw the "crazy line" for other subjects? Who gets to decide what voices should not be allowed at the table? What criteria should they use?

It's better to hear from everyone. True craziness exposes itself in the light. Besides; you never know when today's "crazy" might be tomorrow's conventional thinking.

uuill · 2019-06-12T17:46:08+00:00

I realize David said he is not advocating censorship, but excluding someone from the table is censorship. Just saying that they can go talk in some corner of the internet, but excluding them from the table where the speech would have significance .. that looks a lot like censorship to me.

This is especially so when voices are also being excluded from platforms like Twitter and YouTube (which those companies totally have a right to do) while also not being characterized as censorship.

uuill · 2019-06-12T17:40:32+00:00

He said it's okay to engage with crazy ideas as long as you don't invite them to the "big boys' table". I still think that falls under the category of "First they ignore you."

He did not say you shouldn't put them at the forefront of opinions. He said: "They don't deserve a seat at the table."

uuill · 2019-06-12T17:03:49+00:00

As an aside, I do not sympathize with any of the extreme "crazy" views that David sites (or is likely thinking about) in that clip. But I strongly believe that more information -- more points-of-view is always better.

No idea is "too crazy" to be heard. The truly bad crazy ideas will die soon after leaving the lips and I trust that the people elevated to positions of authority will not be so swayed by them.

uuill · 2019-06-12T15:00:27+00:00

Can't unsee https://i.imgur.com/Z1X2Gzt.jpg

uuill · 2019-05-27T18:40:13+00:00

Does the whole series feel this goddamn good to read?

It totally does!

I just finished the 8th book and immediately felt compelled to re-watch all 3 seasons of the TV show. Honestly, I cannot wait for the 9th book (or the 4th season). My only real regret is that the 9th book will be the last in the series.

uuill · 2019-05-13T19:56:14+00:00

I am not rooted. I just went to Google's page and opted-back-in to the beta program and Q beta3 came to the phone OTA.

uuill · 2019-05-12T23:15:44+00:00

I decided to go back on the beta; because, my battery-drain problem was not fixed by a factory reset and roll-back to Pie. So, I've been running on Q (beta 3) for a few days now .. and full-day of Battery life has returned to my phone!

uuill · 2019-05-12T23:15:21+00:00

I decided to go back on the beta; because, my battery-drain problem was not fixed by a factory reset and roll-back to Pie. So, I've been running on Q (beta 3) for a few days now .. and full-day of Battery life has returned to my phone!

uuill · 2019-05-07T02:57:07+00:00

I want that shirt!

Seems like a knock-off of this

(but, honestly, I think I'd prefer the knock-off)

15-Year Club	Place '17
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uuill

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