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Extra-Special Bonus QOTD 0
Leo Chavez and Dan Simmons:
It’s not artificial intelligence. . . . It’s enhanced automation.
The relevent discussion takes place at about the one hour 20 minute mark.
(And, yeah, I”m behind on some the podcasts I regularly listen to.)
Artificial? Yes. Intelligent? Not So Much. 0
The dialog: I don’t really know the origins of this.
The closed caption: I don’t really know the oranges of this.
The oranges: Nonexistent.
The words: They fail me.
(By the way, follow the link and watch the episode. It’s grab bag of miscellany, as David responds to comments.)
Artificial? Yes. Intelligent? Not So Much. 0
The dialog: That’s Tracy over there. I’m sure of it.
The closed caption: That’s crazy over there. I’m sure of it.
The intelligence: Artificial.
The stupid: Real.
Rotten Rotters on the Disinformation Superhighway 0
Writing at Psychology Today Blogs, Krystal L. Culler, discusses brain rot caused by overexposure to “social” media. While acknowledging that “brain rot” is not an officially recognized diagonsis, she argues that it is a very real phenomenon.
Here are her main points:
- Brain rot is not a diagnosable term, but it is a real phenomenon linked to social media and online use.
- Excessive time spent on social media affects brain functions like memory, decision-making, and mental health.
- Everyone can invest in daily brain skill strategies to combat brain rot.
- Focusing on the three dimensions of brain health—thinking, feeling, and doing—protects cognitive function.
Follow the link for her detailed exploration of the topic.
And, remember, “social” media isn’t.
Artificial? Yes. Intelligent? Not So Much. 0
The dialog: She was a rip-snorter then.
The closed caption: She was rich starter then.
The words: They fail me.
The stupid: It’s not artificial. It’s just automated.
Geeking Out 0
One last screenshot of Mageia v. 9 with the Plasma desktop decorated for the season with a wallpaper from my collection.
Geeking Out 0
Another screenshot for the season.
Artificial? Yes. Intelligent? Not So Much. 0
Makes stuff up. Yes indeedy-do.
Geeking Out 0
Some Christmas wallpaper on Mageia v. 9 with the Plasma desktop. The wallpaper is from my collection.
The Disinformation Superhighway 0
In response to a recent kerfuffle in TikTok, Robert Bartholomew points out that you are highly unlikely to catch chlamydia on gym equipment. However, you are very likely to catch infectious influencer-induced ignoramusness from the disinformation superhighway.
One more time, “social” media isn’t.
Artificial? Yes. Intelligent? Not So Much. 0
Bubblelicious? Oh my yes indeedy-do.
The Crypto Con 0
Paul Krugman asks, “Crypto! What is it good for?”*
Here’s a tiny excerpt from his piece.
Via C&L.
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*With apologies to Edwin Starr.
Artificial? Yes. Intelligent? Not So Much. 0
The dialog: He had a bust up with his girl friend.
The closed caption: He had bus stop with his girlfriend.
Apparently, I am not the only one whom words sometimes fail.
Artificial? Yes. Intelligent? Not So Much. 0
Completely lacking in character? Despite what its name may indicate, most definitely.
Decorated 0
It’s been a little difficult getting into the holiday spirit this year, but I finally got around to doing my decorating . . . .
