PK1048

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PK1048Apr 3, 2024
Ralph058 (S/he/it) AF4EZMar 31, 2024
@cassey Since over 90% of accidents are caused by HUMAN error. I'd feel more comfortable with driverless cars (when it comes to cars).
I personally can't wait until Level 4 automation is regularly available. There are six levels. Most advanced driver assistance systems available right now are at Level 2 (including Musk's so called full self driving)
There are a few at Level 3.
Once you ride in a Level 4 or Level 5, you will likely change your mind.
Once you are old enough that being old affects your driving, you will prefer it.
PK1048Apr 3, 2024
Show threadDan PortsApr 1, 2024

Those who passed the highest-level exam got their names engraved onto these stone steles

(This makes my alma mater’s recent initiative to put diplomas on the blockchain EVEN LAMER by comparison.)

PK1048Feb 20, 2024
Dan PortsFeb 20, 2024
It sure would be nice if FedEx would actually try to deliver my packages, instead of just driving by and claiming no one is home.
PK1048Jul 12, 2023
Deviant OllamJul 12, 2023

I don't know who among my followers and friends has heard of the "A Better Way 2A" podcast. If you like guns but hate the gun industry and most of what is called the "mainstream gun community" then ABW2A may be up your alley.

More info on their web site here...
https://www.abetterway2a.com/

I mention them because Andrew and Jordan had me on their podcast and the episode is allegedly due to drop on Friday the 14th, I think!

(We spend maybe about 10% of the time talking about guns, the rest is all chatter about LGBTQ rights, decriminalizing sex work, hacker shit, and more. Enjoy!)

Gun Culture The Way It Should Be | A Better Way 2A

A Better Way 2A is a gun rights advocacy organization that promotes a diverse gun community made up of different races, gender identities, political ideologies and backgrounds. We sell 2A apparel and accessories, where a portion of the proceeds go to various nonprofits. Gun rights are human rights!

A Better Way 2A
PK1048Jul 12, 2023
CurmudgeonJul 12, 2023

Been curious about the age distribution of Mastodon users.
Internet polls are known to be the most reliable method for any such estimation.*

*Trust me, I went to grad school in statistics.

Please boost to increase precision of the point estimate and to reduce confidence intervals.

< 60
83.5%
60-69
10.6%
70-79
3.1%
80 +
2.8%
Poll ended at .
PK1048Jul 11, 2023
kira :3Jul 5, 2023
i like how "illegal in the EU" means it probably violated a human right and "illegal in florida" means it probably is a human right
PK1048Jul 11, 2023
andreasdotorgJul 10, 2023
Apparenty, David Tennant wore an enby pin and a t-shirt reading "leave trans kids alone you absolute freaks" for the official Good Omens 2 press photos.
PK1048Jul 11, 2023
Steve HermanJul 10, 2023
Comedian Sarah Silverman and two authors file copyright infringement lawsuits against Meta Platforms and #OpenAI for allegedly using their content without permission to train #AI language models. https://www.reuters.com/legal/sarah-silverman-sues-meta-openai-copyright-infringement-2023-07-09/
Sarah Silverman sues Meta, OpenAI for copyright infringement

Comedian Sarah Silverman and two authors have filed copyright infringement lawsuits against Meta Platforms <a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/companies/META.O" target="_blank">(META.O)</a> and OpenAI for allegedly using their content without permission to train artificial intelligence language models.

Reuters
PK1048Jul 11, 2023
Dan HonJul 10, 2023
I presume this has already crossed @pluralistic's radar: https://sfba.social/@njudah/110687870880680681
njudah (@[email protected])

Attached: 1 image This photo is the Norman Rockwell moment for SF 2023: #innersunset #goodneighbors

SFBA.social
PK1048Jul 10, 2023
Dr Zoë HydeJul 10, 2023
Imagine if you could rapidly detect COVID-19 in public places by testing the air. Now you can! Researchers have developed a groundbreaking new air monitor that can detect the presence of an infected person in as little as 5 minutes. (1/3) 🧵
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-023-39419-z
Real-time environmental surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 aerosols - Nature Communications

Rapid detection of respiratory pathogens circulating in indoor environments could facilitate improved infection prevention responses. In this proof-of-concept study, the authors develop a pathogen air quality monitor for real-time direct detection of SARS-CoV-2 aerosols and demonstrate its application in rooms of people with SARS-CoV-2 infections.

Nature