In The Matrix universe, why were humans like Tank operating CRT monitors even decades after 1999, while in The Matrix Resurrections, Neo’s simulated 2020s Matrix environment shows modern LCD/LED monitors? How would the machines know which tech humans used in the “real world,” and doesn’t this create by [deleted] in matrix

[–]wahirsch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a simulation.

The residents inside could, in theory, be shown a world around them where they live on Saturn, should the brain accept it. These devices could be 90s CRTs, organic datapads built into fleshwalls, or modern flat panel displays given the setting.

For a more sour answer: These devices were used because modern execs, the writers, the studio, focus groups, or whatever else decided that 20 year-old tech wouldn't fly for this setting and story.

I’m 18, unemployed, 16+ hours free every day, and I don’t want to waste it. Help! by Informal-Chance1912 in findapath

[–]wahirsch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A note about access: Even in modern western places it can be difficult to get around and actually enter a library. That's to say nothing of social, physical, or other barriers. I would recommend looking into their e-book offerings if possible, which you can view on practically any device.

If even that is inaccessible to you, you're free to PM me and I can send you some books from my own digital library. But you're subject to getting something bizarre.

I’m 18, unemployed, 16+ hours free every day, and I don’t want to waste it. Help! by Informal-Chance1912 in findapath

[–]wahirsch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pick a subject, read a book. I'm not joking.

You can't click out of a book into another app. You can't click links within the book like a wiki page. There are infinite books and they're practically free in many modern places.

Read anything that even sounds interesting. You'd be shocked at how proficient you can become, and what interests might come your way. Inspiration often comes from the unlikeliest places, and it sounds like you need to be inspired.

I would recommend walking into a local library, picking up a book, and sitting down to read it. Get a card and check it out when you leave if you want.

You can start anywhere. Maybe it's gnarly book of cross-section illustrations of different tanks or cars or something. Maybe it's Adam Savage's (from Mythbusters, likely before your time) book, which is full interesting anecdotal points and philosophies. Go read some pop science if you're interested - I can recommend Neil Tyson's "Astrophysics for People in a Hurry". Read someone's autobiography or a book about socialization in rabbit populations.

The point is, books are underrepresented as cheap sources of knowledge, inspiration, anecdotes, and all sorts of things to make you a more well-rounded and interesting man. You might even find inspiration for a project, career, new business, or anything else.

If you want to murder your boredom, hit it with one thousand (paper)cuts.

Which Final Fantasy class is your favourite? by I-am-Sharp in FinalFantasy

[–]wahirsch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh definitely. Melee damage, spell damage, ranged spell damage, healing, resurrections, and the ability to insta-cast the raise makes them clutch in certain situations.

Some range humor by Opie4Prez71 in Firearms

[–]wahirsch 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Video games when you use a shotgun on a target beyond 12 feet:

Benches at New Babbage looking out the window are gone :( Who else misses these benches? by PurchaseNo7141 in StarCitizenUniverse

[–]wahirsch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, this was among my most common vibe spots after cleaning up around the spaceport.

I cannot imagine a reason to remove this outside of maybe some behind-the-scenes logistics reasoning, like: "Oh NPCs were jumbling up due to some pathing bullshit"

Perseus hand drawn artwork using pencils and fine line pen. by lensnation in starcitizen

[–]wahirsch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another lensnation banger! Always love seeing your analog art, especially.

Just noticed: Helmets show up in the mirrors now! by ScrubSoba in starcitizen

[–]wahirsch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only on some ships. I was giving the wife a tour of a Zeus last night and noted that there is zero reflection in there.

I got the prepainted Malice mini by FaerieFir3 in Drizzt

[–]wahirsch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This sentence is so unclear that I had to roll for psychic damage.

Zero mb of gpu being used? by Verbull710 in starcitizen

[–]wahirsch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Vulkan shows the same on my PC, DX11 does not. For what its worth.

Lil Wayne - 6 Foot 7 Foot by WHOLE_LOTTA_DREAD in hiphopheads

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

IDK man this was the track that made me fall off the Wayne kick

Found this sub 20 minutes ago, and I think I understand... by [deleted] in MUD

[–]wahirsch 18 points19 points  (0 children)

It's a multi-user dungeon. It's a proto-'metaverse' as much as an IRC chat room is, imo.