It turns out that tariffs and slashing health insurance don’t actually lower your bills.

I love the tone of this article

Maybe because it’s combined with the mugshot, where he is quite possibly shitting his pants.

Not existing anymore. Lots of people fear that.

Logically, I think you’re right, but I don’t know how I’d react emotionally if I end up in a situation where I have time to realize I’m about to die.

I would bet that a lot of the folks who think they’re emotionally prepared aren’t. That is absolutely not a criticism of anyone. Death is so final and such an enormous concept that a lot of people just can’t comprehend it until death is staring them in the face.

The shame of being American continues, and will only get worse. Thanks, Don.

His Dad is ruthless AND RIGHT

It’s not the general public’s fault that AI was released before it was ready for prime time. It’s not like the word “slop” was picked out of a hat, either. AI earned the word with its laughably bad output.

I’ll make the CEO a deal, though. If AIs stop producing slop, I won’t call it slop anymore.

Microsoft Copilot is the tip of the spear for the firm, powered entirely by ChatGPT and Microsoft’s savvy early investments in OpenAI.

“Savvy”? Really? I think it’s years too early to make that assessment.

Indeed, in closing, Nadella seems to admit that AI doesn’t truly have “societal permission” right now, referencing widespread backlash and mockery that continues to dog the technology.

What kind of “permission” is he looking for? Permission to steal and ignore copyright? Permission to build untold numbers of data centers and do vast environmental damage? Permission to lie and sell a substandard product? He probably wants all three, and more.

I liked MTV when they told us about cool stuff. Their street cred evaporated when they tried to dictate what was cool.

“NO! I need to see what Peggy from Accounting would look like if she showed me her tits! A little bit of child pornography is a small price to pay!”

Hmm. He’s trying to make some kind of point, but only succeeds in making himself look like a jackass. There’s a lot of that going around.

Don’t take it personally. There are a million reasons he might not want to use facebook trash anymore. Plus, there was no way for him to be sure that it was really you.

Edit: he also may have seen your question as potentially doxxing. Instead of being concerned, try being glad he did the safe thing. While you’re at it, be proud of yourself for reaching out to an old friend!

I would have totally had a crush on Nancy Wheeler

“While our rule of law remains under threat, our democratic institutions are holding,” Bonta wrote. “My office is not backing down — and we’re ready for whatever fights lie ahead.”

There have been moments when I needed to be reminded of this.

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Zionism is giving yourself permission to kill/oppress people who don’t have the same religious beliefs that you do. That’s bullshit.

The “doorman fallacy” is a major complaint I’ve had about past managers. I’d say things like “they let Excel manage the business. If there’s a cost without a painfully obvious benefit, it’ll be mindlessly cut. They put zero thought into intangible benefits. That’s why I’m always suspicious of new managers.”

AI “training” is theft from human artists. Ban AI-gen completely.

Maybe girl 1 was playing the long game

It’s a step in the right direction. I’ll take it.