Granted, out of two options, not trump is better, but it’s still not good enough. If the choice was to have no food, or to have some food but still not enough.
I would still choose to have some food over no food but saying my logic is bad for saying that the options available still aren’t good enough isnt particularly helpful. We can demand better while still not choosing the worst option.
It’s not dying. It’s smaller for sure but a social network doesn’t need to be big or have a ludicrous number of users to be healthy. Many of the posts I’ve made have gotten 10x more engagement than equivalent posts on Reddit simply because there’s less for it to get lost among.
Personal opinion, but I think generally the users here are nicer and more chill than Reddit. Again, simply because the sheer number of trolls is lower and I don’t think bother as much when there’s less people to piss off
In Star Wars Rebels, there was an E-XD-series infiltrator droid that could quickly take inventory of everything in a Rebel warehouse. With the advanced object recognition capabilities of modern AI, it’s only a matter of time before an app for Android can accurately and rapidly identify and store objects in real-time from video...
Not likely in the near future, probably not feasible in the long term either. It’s not just about recognising an object. You could write a program that recognises a screw but you’d need far more complicated sensors and algorithms to identify the dimensions, specific characteristics, material composition, design specifications, etc, then apply that to every screw, bolt, washer, small component and assembly, tubes, threaded rods, tyres, pistons, brake pads, resistors, capacitors, diodes, seals, consumables, etc.
For a long time, I think that kind of thing would be wildly inaccurate, hugely expensive, massively complicated, and much less efficient than asking a human to kindly go over there and check all those things manually.
I mean it’s pretty surface level and shallow if you ask me and doesn’t really go beyond a very basic “phones are bad” narrative.
It’s pretty melodramatic too. Phones and the internet in general can and do have a negative effect on society but they can also have a massive positive effect too.
I get that to have a narrative you need to exaggerate a little but scenes like the one where people are all taking photos of their dinner don’t happen outside of the world of Instagram.
On a similar vein, 1:02s “tinder” scene stands out as one that seems to take issue with a non-issue. It smells vaguely of the incel ideas that dating apps and hookup apps are fundamentally ruining society and that only the hot people get given a chance when in reality, it’s not the app that’s the problem, it’s usually their attitude towards women and a lack of empathy, emotional maturity, and social skills. Not to say that these apps don’t have issues, they certainly do, but it’s “hookup culture” that’s the issue in my eyes.
Other things like the scene of hundred of people just scrolling while on the train, sure, that happens, but it’s not like people didn’t do exactly the same thing with newspapers, and books, and novellas, and so on. It’s not indicative of social media addiction. Plus, it’s a fairly harmless thing to take issue with considering that, especially in the city, you’re not going to be on the train for long and you are just surrounded by a lot of strangers. I can understand why many wouldn’t be all to interested in striking up conversation.
0:30 aswell, drunken, abusive, insensitive and obnoxious people aren’t a product of social media. I don’t think there’s even a rise because of it. It’s also not as if people being distracted by their phones or apathetic as a result is an effect of social media either. I guarantee this has been going on for millions of years prior.
And 0:48 where the guy literally kicks a puppy is just absurd and has absolutely nothing to do with the subject matter. I’m pretty sure kicking a puppy is literally the oldest and laziest trick in the book to get an audience to side against the villain. It’s just cheap.
Then there’s the police brutality scene at 0:13. I take some issue with this scene in particular. I get that the message is that “too many people just stand by and watch and film for social media” but for a start, it’s incredibly important to document social injustice and shout it from the rooftops when oppressive systems are being used for violent ends. Granted, its another exaggeration from the storyteller but still not perhaps a fair one in my mind.
There are scenes I do like though, and I think they’re fairly poignant. For example 1:12 of the woman being filmed dancing which presumably goes viral and results in her being ostracised. Going internet famous without concent, willing, or participation is terrible and giving the general public a way to just force that on someone without their permission is terrible and I wish/hope there is something we can do to combat this.
Another is the rubbish dump scene at 0:55. I like that one because it is something that I think the average consumer doesn’t consider as an effect of social media and media consumption in general as well as the sheer amount of WEEE waste that’s generated by a chronically online society.
The thing I take issue with really is that the film takes aim at the most basic and surface level issues, as well as several non-issues. While not a problem in itself, there’s a lot you can say about these issues which isn’t being said. The author seems more to lay the blame at the feet of the general public and not the massive media corporations and data farms for not only building the framework, but tuning the system for maximum engagement, maximum profits, and maximum retention at the cost of anything else.
On that note, a very obvious and serious issue that wasn’t touched upon is radicalisation through social media. Maybe it’s my syndical side firing here but that to me sounds like the writer going for the easy and safe issues to take aim at and deciding not to pick at that particular thread incase It causes a flame war. Ironically mirroring the people I mentioned in the restaurant scene who were so focused on their meal they didn’t even notice a slaughter truck going straight past.
Don’t get me wrong, it’s very well made, it’s clear the animator put in a lot of effort to make it look nice and flow well, and while the message isn’t necessarily wrong, it’s also not especially deep or impactful and leaves a lot unsaid.
The un-american argument always makes me laugh. Ah yes, Unions bad, good thing I live in the U.S.A where Unions aren’t a thing. no siree, you won’t find a single Union here, that’s for sure!
Haven’t got any pics just yet! will get some next time I can get my mate to get a pic! In the meantime, it’s an olive green woolen ruana style cloak. It’s about knee length plus a little and has a loose fitting hood. It’s amazingly warm. It’s basically a wearable blanket!
It WAS a good cable about 6 years ago when even flagship phones still used micro USB. I would have killed for lightning on my old android phone. However, usb c just takes the cake, every cake. It has its own problems but the tradeoffs are miniscule compared to lightning.
People are already struggling to afford to buy the unsustainable options. If an alternative is offered but the cheaper one is still available people are going to buy the unsustainable option because it’s short term better than straining their paychecks even further.
The solution isn’t shaming consumers for picking the cheaper, unsustainable option. The solution is taxing the ultra wealthy and the corporation’s producing unsustainable food and using that money to subsidise sustainable options and massively undercut the unsustainable products.
Plus, any maglev project has to be a new build and not outright replace existing lines. Replacing a line would require closing and removing the existing line, extensive reconstruction of the track bed, and probably delays or closure to tracks sharing the line. It’s not an easy thing for the government to justify when it would be cheaper and easier to simply improve the existing rail infrastructure. Or…you know…ignore the problem which is what they seem to be doing anyways
On top of that, lithium ion batteries aren’t designed as disposable batteries. In devices like vapes, they should be getting upwards of 400 charge cycles before being considered spent. Some get more, some get less, but in “disposable” vapes, they get one. It’s just horrifically wasteful!
Extra medical supplies is definitely a big one. I always pack extras of the common ones, i.e. painkillers for headaches, plasters ranging from small to large and antiseptic wipes. Never know when they can come in handy!
That actually a very good shout. I rely on my phone a little too much for emergencies. Thing is, I’ve done a fair bit of sailing and would hardly think of leaving harbour without at least a radio and usually a EPIRB but never thought about it much with hiking.
So firstly, I don’t sweat a lot to begin with. I’ll go for a run and I’ll be at a mile before I feel sweat beading up. I’ll get a little clammy throughout the day, but rarely have whole body sweats. As a result, I have very low body odor. If I don’t shower, it’ll take several days before my significant other will...
I used to think it was mostly the anti-perspirant I was using that caused me to smell worse when I used it but I found out later on that it’s all about giving it time to dry before getting dressed. It made a noticeable difference just spraying about 3-4 mins before putting my shirt on and not spraying with my shirt already on. Turns out, anti-perspirants on fabric can provide places for bacteria to grow.
Also, making sure you apply it to dry skin helps a bunch. If you’re already sweating when you apply it doesn’t help a whole bunch.
Bars are notable for staying open late, but I’m not really familiar with alternatives that might operate similarly. I think many cafés (at least around my area) tend to close a few hours earlier by comparison, which would be my go-to for an alternative otherwise, so what other options are there?
One of my absolute favourites is an arcade bar near me that stays open late. I don’t usually drink there but I’ll go and hang out with mates, get some chips and play some retro arcade. Super chill vibe and people there all seem way more chill than most pubs or bars I’ve been to!
“Between the flooded ferries, the Russians intend to establish a boom fence. In this way, the enemy seeks to protect the Kerch bridge from defeat,” the GUR said at the time.
To be fair, strategically Russia cannot hold onto Crimea and by extension most of the captured territories without the bridge whether or not they have ferries. They’d never survive the loss of the bridge which is quite likely to result in total massive domestic upheaval.
The ferries don’t matter because without the bridge, the ferries are useless anyway
That’s fine as long as we go back to better optimised games. Another benefit of that is not needing to download 100gb per triple a game you want to play.
I do hope so. There’s been some really excellent games released in the last year’s but I cant play half of them in the way they were intended because I can’t upgrade my rig. That said, it does mean im making full use of the indie market and there’s been some absolute crackers that don’t break the bank or my graphics card!
I tried. It was exhausting. I'm better now. (lemmy.world)
Two Ukrainian-made Snipex Alligator anti-materiel rifles chambered for 14.5×114mm (files.catbox.moe)
Source: t.me/combatfootageua/8842
Lemmy is slowly dying while Reddit is thriving
Isn’t it?
When do you think there will be an Android app that could accurately perform real time object recognition?
In Star Wars Rebels, there was an E-XD-series infiltrator droid that could quickly take inventory of everything in a Rebel warehouse. With the advanced object recognition capabilities of modern AI, it’s only a matter of time before an app for Android can accurately and rapidly identify and store objects in real-time from video...
Relatable ? (www.youtube.com)
amazon anti union posters put up by the company (i.redd.it)
cross-posted from: lemmit.online/post/1011094...
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Advice on casual clothes to wear with a cloak?
Since discovering the joys of cloaks, I’ve wanted to wear one all the time now but struggling for clothes that don’t look jarring with a cloak....
The EU has finally won this one! (feddit.de)
Shoppers say they want sustainable goods, but won't pay more (www.reuters.com)
Figures. 🙄
Why are maglev trains still rare?
They were invented decades ago....
Call for UK ban on single-use vapes as more than 5m discarded each week (www.theguardian.com)
What's a lesson you've learned first hand on the trail?
For me, it was to always bring a big water bottle (or two smaller ones)....
does anyone else find that deoderant/antiperspirant makes them sweat more?
So firstly, I don’t sweat a lot to begin with. I’ll go for a run and I’ll be at a mile before I feel sweat beading up. I’ll get a little clammy throughout the day, but rarely have whole body sweats. As a result, I have very low body odor. If I don’t shower, it’ll take several days before my significant other will...
What are some alternatives to bars that stay open late for folks that don't drink alcohol?
Bars are notable for staying open late, but I’m not really familiar with alternatives that might operate similarly. I think many cafés (at least around my area) tend to close a few hours earlier by comparison, which would be my go-to for an alternative otherwise, so what other options are there?
Russia Sinks Line Of Ships To Protect Kerch Bridge (www.thedrive.com)
“Between the flooded ferries, the Russians intend to establish a boom fence. In this way, the enemy seeks to protect the Kerch bridge from defeat,” the GUR said at the time.
New GPU Power Connector Eliminates Cables, Delivers More Than 600W (www.tomshardware.com)
No more 16-pin 12VHPWR issues.