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This is argument is extremely pedantic. I’m a computer scientist that actively publishes AI research. It’s obvious what most people mean by “AI”. I don’t trip over myself when people espouse hatred for AI and rush to correct them that any algorithm can technically be classified as AI. In most settings, it’s obvious that people are referring to the features that are being shoved in our faces nonstop—the same features and brain dead investment that are leading to skyrocketing energy prices across the country. It’s clear people are not referring to the application of deep generative models for the discovery of materials for carbon capture. Don’t be difficult. It’s obvious what people mean.

I will never understand why people who actively detest Hassan Piker are so obsessed with him. Like, WHY did Gail give a shocked side-eye because Nixon does not know a Twitch Streamer..? It's all so unserious.

She does what Gracie Abrams tries to do but pulls it off really well. I liked her album a lot; Silver Jubilee is fantastic.

Rebel Moon came to mind.

No. I deeply value my anonymity. I don't even post on my personal IG.

This is so random and sad… She was so young. My condolences to her friends and family.

In no way should someone like AOC, Mamdani, Bernie, etc. answer a question by litigating the definition of "woke". AOC's answer was beyond stupid because it said nothing and somehow threw everyone and everything under the bus. "Woke 1" doesn't mean anything. Chronically online people have their own idea of what it means, but there's no shared understanding of it. Some think it means BLM; some think it means Nancy Pelosi kneeling on Kente cloth; some think it means trans rights; etc. AOC validating right-wing framing around progressive causes is a great demonstration for why I do not trust her instincts. She could have just so easily shot down the framing of "woke" as a right-wing distraction from issues affecting working Americans. It's amazing to me how so many of the Platner Left have defended AOC for chastising "Woke 1.0" because "identity politics bad" without realizing that Woke version control is actually engaging in distraction politics based on identity reductionism. People like AOC should focus on disarming the attack altogether rather than validate it. (Sorry if this feels directed at you. This discourse, in general, has been annoying me and I needed to vent a little bit.)

Scott Hunter washes everyone else so HR.

Congrats on the chill, relaxing win Flanagan!

The only explanation I have for the polls discrepancy with WI is that the race basically boiled down to Hong vs. <Insert establishment frontrunner here> and then the support for other candidates consolidated behind the latter. That said, I think Hong is going to win which is exciting nonetheless.

I mean, I wouldn’t put it past him to switch parties to give the GOP the majority if Democrats have a 51-49 majority.

Fixed the title for you, bb.

Major improvement over Carson Daly… still not enough to make me watch the show again.

NBC Decision Desk calls it for Abdul!!!

This election is painful.

I think it’s still a net benefit for us though. People like Darializa are going to help make AOC look insanely more reasonable and less “crazy” or “radical” than she was originally seen as. That’s a good thing. I personally feel AOC is too moderate for my liking and I my grievances with her. However, I think having a more diverse left coalition in power makes it easier to make the left seem so much like an anomaly. So, I don’t think it’s bad to give this friction mainstream attention. I’d rather AOC be seen as the political center than Joe Biden.

The gap in polling is quite strange. I want to wait to think about this type of margin until all the numbers are in. Tbf, the biggest issue with polling in general is when voter turnout paces ahead of what’s statistically expected. When turnout divorces itself from the historical average, polling is always less reliable by mathematical design. So it’s likely due to that. It’ll come down to how certain demographics voted versus what was expected.

I love both of these smart kings.

Scott and Kip did. I liked Heated Rivalry. I think there are interesting features in the dynamic between the two main characters (e.g., Shane's autism for instance). However, there have been many more interesting and compelling examples of MLM relationships on screen in recent years, a couple of examples include Nick/Charlie from Heartstopper and Bill/Frank from The Last of Us.

Reminder that none of Elon Musk’s predictions have worked out.

Given her history of touting progressive values, it is so pathetic and disappointing to see her unable to acknowledge the horrors happening in Gaza and defend oppressive force that is actively slaughtering the Palestinian people—while she wrote an entire song calling out George Bush for invading Iraq.

I've thought about a matter that is somewhat related to this. For instance, I've always despised the phrase, "She's still beautiful on the inside." I really only hear this said about women. It is as if a woman can have no value unless she is "beautiful" in some way. Her value cannot come from her confidence, her intelligence, her endurance, her humor, her gumption, her suave, etc. We're able to describe the value of men with a more diverse vocabulary; but, women must always be "beautiful" to some extent, if not on the outside then on the "inside". Social media obviously only worsened this because people chase validation. But, men do this too (e.g., gym selfies).

More or less the same as I felt about it when it came out. It’s a disappointment compared to Melodrama. It’s still her worst album. However, there are some fantastic songs on it and it has its place (e.g., genuinely works amazingly for a chill beach day if you live near the beach).

Things that didn’t happen for $200.

The idea of doing anything with a woman... downstairs makes me physically recoil. So... 🌟