I see, I didn't realise you were actively trying to be rude. I personally really wasn't and I'm sorry for coming across that way.

You just sent me a video of someone mocking something so you must feel it's a valid way of making a point sometimes too? And I appreciate the way what you shared makes the point! NB I understood you were originally talking about any gen AI image, not just slop. Interesting re seniors.

I'm not pretending, I get what you mean! I feel differently & used an exaggerated way to illustrate that but didn't intend to be rude. On broader pt, this is mostly junior researchers & I always think they need some slack. I'm sure my presentations as a junior could have been lot more professional!

They have been in the uncanny valley and I get that it can be distracting if they're obviously wrong. But it's just a tool and I think it will get better, & people will learn to use it better. Personally willing to give some slack to people experimenting with new tools, especially developing ones!

Is Dirk on here?

Just another absolute belter here Alex, thank you! Will make a note to have a proper play & add to CfE

The British Library IS science infrastructure! The materials there were essential for my book on nuclear fusion & I'm certain I'm not the only one. Re stats, you might be interested to read this: aeturrell.com/blog/posts/f...

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I mean shameless plug, but perhaps this can help! aeturrell.github.io/coding-for-e...

Have often wondered this!

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