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rands, 2 months ago to random

The amount of aggregated information you need to do your job increases as a function of the magnitude of your responsibility.

rands, 2 months ago to random

The answer is “When is it OK for an application to automatically change my text?” is “Never without my consent.”

rands, 2 months ago to random

This will blow your mind: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDUUT2Y_9qk

rands, 2 months ago to random

The Oscars and the Super Bowl. That’s it. That’s all the live TV I watch year over year.

rands, 2 months ago to random

Game on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6e4ruziZBI

rands, 3 months ago to random

What’s a trivial thing you’ve forever changed because of the pandemic?

rands, 3 months ago to random

rands, 3 months ago to random

I asked DALL-E to build a watermark that explains an artifact is built by AI:

rands, 3 months ago to random

Unclear to me why you are shocked: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/16/world/europe/aleksei-navalny-reactions-eu.html

rands, 3 months ago to random

I asked DALL-E to draw me a flowchart that explained how to make a decision. Look closely. This is spot on.

rands, 3 months ago to random

Who has Taylor in the pre-game?

rands, 3 months ago to random

The only prop bet I’m making on the Superbowl is which quarter we first see Taylor Swift.

rands, 4 months ago to random

Quick reminder. Only way Republicans are confident they can win is cheating.

rands, 4 months ago to random

ChatGPT needs a “Please stop talking. This answer is wrong. You’re still rambling. This is wasting my time" button.

rands, 4 months ago to random

This is a no-brainer to Kickstart: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/iconfactory/project-tapestry

rands, 4 months ago to random

Well done Oregon: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/01/us/oregon-legislators-walkout-supreme-court.html?unlocked_article_code=1.SE0.nsZz.9veJigJAqeAt

rands, 4 months ago to random

My Mastodon report card:

• This where I get the most social engagement.
• The engagement I receive is from a community that is familiar to me.
• I haven’t experienced any performance or functional issues in a long time.
• My timeline home timeline is funny, helpful, and newsworthy.
• Brands aren’t here. The separation is a healthy thing, I can follow them elsewhere.
• Web interface is still "meh", Ivory is lovely.
• I pay for this service. You should, too. https://www.patreon.com/mastodon/posts

rands, 4 months ago to random

Interesting. I see. Please tell me more.

rands, 4 months ago to random

Hey Arizona. This isn’t a democracy. FYSA. https://www.knau.org/knau-and-arizona-news/2024-01-29/proposed-bill-would-give-arizona-legislature-authority-to-override-popular-vote

rands, 4 months ago to random

Your infrequent reminder of a handy idea: https://friendda.org/

rands, 4 months ago to random

It should be illegal how much fun I am having tinkering with Midjourney. Brooklyn Bridge on Mars:

rands, 4 months ago to random

Pretty much not worried about Terminator at this point:

rands, 4 months ago to random

Making fun of Trump isn't useful.

rands, 4 months ago to random

I’ve started sending writing prompts to folks interested in writing more. These are tech-minded prompts, and the prompts are tailored to specific people. But. You might want to write more prompts, so here are your Monday morning writing prompts:

• Here’s a thing you can’t learn anywhere except at work.
• My definition of good execution.
• Engineers aren’t great at X, here’s why, and here’s how to fix it.

rands, 4 months ago to random

2 million voters in Iowa. 718k Republican. 102k showed up. 53k voted for Trump. 2.5% of Iowa voters.

Calling this a blowout is… bizarre.