Notices by robin (nottrobin@union.place)

In further evidence of the very concept of intellectualism crumbling before our eyes, Geoffrey Hinton has been awarded a #NobelPrize in .... #Physics.

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Hinton is a key purveyor of the #ExistentialThreats of #AI, AKA the #Singularity. Absolutely bonkers.

@timnitGebru https://dair-community.social/@timnitGebru/113272698607132931

#AIHype #stochasticparrots #longtermism #AGI

@gutocarvalho @isik5 @jt_rebelo @netblocks

This is in no way a counter argument to my points.

You're basically saying "but this guy is SO EVIL it doesn't matter what principles we compromise on, or what precedents that might set".

It also ignores the fact that there is a *huge ton* of really essential information on X, mixed in with all the #whiteSupremacy bullshit.

Remember that before Musk took over, it was a central resource for #socialJustice activists the world over.

@gutocarvalho @isik5 @jt_rebelo @netblocks

#X operates in & generates profits within #Brazil. & it broke Brazil's laws.

On one hand, the judiciary is simply seeking some recourse to enforce their laws. This is commonplace & expected. X & Musk have no leg to stand on.

But, is #blocking #domains an appropriate lever for law enforcement to use?

I would argue it isn't. I believe open internet access should be a basic human right. Restricting access always hurts the disadvantaged.

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@gutocarvalho @isik5 @jt_rebelo @netblocks

It's also not possible to block domains properly. Workarounds (DoH, VPN, Tor) aren't that hard.

In practice it's censorship only for those without technical knowledge, who are likely to be underprivileged.

This paradox is risky: when the population responds by bypassing ISPs, the embarrased state may up their enforcement e.g. by outlawing either *access*, or worse, technical *education*.

It would be better to find other enforcement mechanisms.

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@tillshadeisgone @ErickaSimone @KimCrayton1 @timnitGebru @are0h@h-i.social @blackfedi I love the sound of this initiative and I'd love to get involved.

Where can I see the code or participate in proposing or discussing features?

@aral there is an ever present cognitive dissonance to being a Linux nerd & dev who cares about usability

Three academics from respected public health research institutions in the USA, the UK and Canada have written this piece in #theLancet

They *conservatively* estimate that the #Gaza #Genocide, *if it ended in June* may have caused in 186,000 deaths.

This would include the 38,000+ official people directly killed by Israel, those uncounted who may be stuck under the rubble, and other excess deaths from starvation, disease and lack of medical treatment.

186k! or 8%

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(24)01169-3/fulltext#%20

@dec23k @HauntedOwlbear @benjojo yep, true. I don't actually own any vinyl. But I can understand the aesthetic appreciation for them better.

But I now realise how wrong I was about optical media being a bad long term storage - it's actually the best for long term storage. So it all makes sense now, my bad.

Apologies.

@HauntedOwlbear @benjojo

Oh yeah sorry for the mistake.

Oh dear that sounds awful. I'm really sorry.

You could well be right about obtaining the media. Or certainly if you care about obeying the law 😉.

Do take care of yourself. I hope everything works out.

I don't know anywhere near as much about the situation in France as I should, but I'd heard it sucks. Mind if I follow you? It would be interesting to read your perspective.

@HauntedOwlbear @benjojo

Yes that's totally fair.

I didn't mean to reject your point of view, I just wanted to understand it. I've heard people make these points about CDs before, and they always confuse me.

But of course I understand if you'd rather not discuss it with me.

I'm still curious about the results of your survey though 😊. Thanks for your work.

@HauntedOwlbear @benjojo

I'm fascinated that you'd choose optical discs when you're into preservation, given how famously vulnerable they are to scratches. What's your thinking here?

To me, the ability to own your data has nothing to do with which type of disc you store it on. That's purely about whether you buy or download DRM-free files. You can obviously "own" a great many more things on a 5TB NAS in your living room than you can on CDs. No-one can take that away either.

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@HauntedOwlbear @benjojo why would that be, what's your theory? Why do you?

I'd associate fedi with politically & tech savvy, anti establishment, maybe woke or libertarian, and, sure, like being 30+. Maybe there's a bit of a traditionalist vibe, that's your thinking?

But personally I associate CDs & DVDs with the ramping up of copyright enforcement & the start of DRM controls, and I just couldn't wait to be rid of them. If I wanted to be retro I'd use vinyls or tapes.