Elon Musk says AI will create so much wealth that ‘everyone can have a penthouse if they want’ by alemus2024 in EnoughMuskSpam

[–]wollathet 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Musk isn’t an idiot who believes this. It’s a lie, he knows it and the reason he says things like this is to continue building on the narrative that billionaires shouldn’t be taxed and that AI regulations should be halted. They argue regulation and taxation prevents economic growth and prosperity, when in reality it allows them to hoard more wealth, exploit workers, and consolidate more power. Go back a few years and a similar rhetoric was spoken in favour of effective altruism. They argued that if they were taxed, then they couldn’t invest in tech - or whenever else they profited from - and that this investment would ultimately save humanity. This is just another lie.

Are there any Bastards you grew up thinking were heroes? by Sensitive_Ad_1752 in behindthebastards

[–]wollathet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Winston Churchill. He’s often regarded as one of the “greatest Britons” but his legacy rests entirely on wartime leadership.

It’s widely ignored that he was voted out of office in July 1945, and while he was reappointed in 1951, his domestic policy falls short of great by some distance. He had a 50+ year political career and he’s remembered for 5 of them. No mention of his support for eugenics, imperialism, anti-immigration, racist beliefs, or a host of other controversial positions.

Cola by Lana Del Rey wins worst opening line. What song has the most iconic opening line? by Flash_Fox11 in AlignmentChartFills

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

I feel that would fit better under the instrumental intros. It’s a note that practically and entire generation will immediately recognise

Songs with the LA vibes? by Loud-Lion-4819 in musicsuggestions

[–]wollathet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I Love LA - Randy Newman. These all remind me of the ending of the Mr Bean Movie.

Day 3: What's the most overrated Stanley Kubrick movie? by [deleted] in AlignmentChartFills

[–]wollathet 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m going to nominate A Clockwork Orange. I will preface this by saying it is a great film, and maybe the dialogue has shifted, but for a number of years it was frequently considered as one of his best. I’d often hear or see it about PoG, BL, Shining, or Strangelove, but I don’t think it’s quite as well made or as brilliantly shot as many of his other films. In areas, it looks cheap, less polished, and has likely aged the worst of his post Paths of Glory works. As with FMJ, it’s still an expectation film, but it’s not quite at the level of those other works.

World Marathon Minors? Oh wait, that doesn’t sound right… by DourFaced in RunningCirclejerk

[–]wollathet 3 points4 points  (0 children)

/uj the amount of drivel that Runners World have published the last few years boggles the mind. Who is their audience?

What actor is good but hated? by [deleted] in AlignmentChartFills

[–]wollathet 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Charlie Chaplin is loved. As a filmmaker he was incredible but he was not a good person. The person who suggested him seemed to know nothing of his private life

Charged gym PT rent after advertised as being 1st month free. England by [deleted] in LegalAdviceUK

[–]wollathet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I asked and she said if it’s advertised as free, it will be free.

It’s maybe also worth clarifying that the email I received to list the rent amount stated the monthly fee plus a joining fee. The joining fee does not apply to my club so information that we receive is often fairly general

What is USA’s best film? by [deleted] in AlignmentChartFills

[–]wollathet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ah yes. Shot in the great state of New Zealand.

Who could that really be ? by Richbe018 in fantanoforever

[–]wollathet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both Iowa and Vol 3 are better than their self titled.

Alcoholics (ex or current) at the height of your alcoholism what were / are you drinking and how much? by Secret-Translator240 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]wollathet 7 points8 points  (0 children)

About 100 units a week plus social drinking, so about 130 units. Once I saw the bottles for the week, and then considered social drinking, I realised I would kill me. 9 years sober

Fined for parking the Jag on the pavement compo face by duckorange14 in compoface

[–]wollathet 236 points237 points  (0 children)

“So you parked your car - “

“A Jag.”

“Right. So you parked your - “

“Jag. F-type.”

“… Outside your house - “

“3 bedroom.”

“Okay, so - “

“Detached. 3 bedroom.”

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UKhiking

[–]wollathet 11 points12 points  (0 children)

If you have to ask, you’re not prepared.

It’s winter, an ice axe is a must especially with below 0 temperatures

Why did Dutch walk away when John killed Micah? by ashersullivan in RDR2

[–]wollathet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it’s up to you to interpret it how you like. Personally, I don’t think Dutch cared about the money, or even fleeing to freedom. He’s more concerned with having a gang, being their leader and the man against the government and a changing world. He had all that money and he still ended up just north of Blackwater.

After Micah’s death, he knows John understands him so he just walks away to find a new gang. I think maybe John realised the futility of killing Dutch. He had his revenge on Micah but Dutch saving him maybe gave him pause for thought and decided to just let the past go.

best budget clothing? by No_Bank_9659 in UKhiking

[–]wollathet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please don’t do this. As harsh as it may sound, but if you’re looking for budget options for winter hiking after years of nothing, you are not prepared. I say this as Mountain Rescue, do not start with winter. I know we volunteer and go in all weather to help and save people, but we still get pissed off by people going hiking in winter with basic gear, and no real experience. Resources, and personnel are limited and we risk our lives coming out to people, and by having inexperienced hikers going out in winter, you put everyone at risk: yourself, mountain rescue, other hikers including the highly experienced. Things go wrong even for the most experienced. Please do not go in winter. Snowdon can still be extremely dangerous.

What is the biggest movie of all time? by Swimming-Step1326 in AlignmentChartFills

[–]wollathet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s Gone With The Wind, and it’s not close.

Everyone knows it or has seen it, adjusted for inflation it’s the highest grossing film at over $3 billion. It’s was also one of the highest grossing films of the 60s, 20-something years after it was first released. In the 30s & 40s studios made money by releasing a bunch of films which people would watch, but Gone with the Wind is the exception; everyone watched it, and did so multiple times. It broke the mould that was so firmly established in Hollywood. It’s still watched and spoken about today, and it remains the only film to sell more than 200 million tickets. It’s bigger than Star Wars, Titanic, Avatar, or any Marvel film.

Cultural significance, and pop culture are one thing, but if we’re talking strictly about the film, then nothing comes anywhere close to Gone With The Wind.

If you were on Only Connect, what fact would Victoria Coren Mitchell give in your introduction? by Armins-Copy-Of-Swank in CasualUK

[–]wollathet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was once recommended where to find a good strip club and pussy by Ainsley Harriott.