CombatMuffin
@combatmuffin.bsky.social
Lawyer by day, passionate about the entertainment industry (Games, musif & film). Also (very) occasional Star Wars comments.
Hear me out, then. If Canada is a Constitutional Monarchy, then they are a stand in for Naboo, which means Mexico is a stand in for Tatooine (Republic Credits are not worthless here though).
The real question is do we want to look for a certain 9 year old boy or can we somehow skip the Vader part?
The real question is do we want to look for a certain 9 year old boy or can we somehow skip the Vader part?
February 2, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Hear me out, then. If Canada is a Constitutional Monarchy, then they are a stand in for Naboo, which means Mexico is a stand in for Tatooine (Republic Credits are not worthless here though).
The real question is do we want to look for a certain 9 year old boy or can we somehow skip the Vader part?
The real question is do we want to look for a certain 9 year old boy or can we somehow skip the Vader part?
While a ceasefire is a necessary step in the right direction, I think everyone can agree peace is only useful when it's sustainable and long lasting.
January 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
While a ceasefire is a necessary step in the right direction, I think everyone can agree peace is only useful when it's sustainable and long lasting.
God, I just finished watching the last episode and WOW. This is Star Wars at its purest form.
I want so, so much more of this!
I want so, so much more of this!
January 15, 2025 at 9:21 PM
God, I just finished watching the last episode and WOW. This is Star Wars at its purest form.
I want so, so much more of this!
I want so, so much more of this!
Unfortunately, there's also the political element to it. He could answer "I don't recall at this time" and still be confirmed for the position. Historically, the Senate follows the Committee 's assessment, but I think historical precedent isn't a guarantee anymore.
January 15, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Unfortunately, there's also the political element to it. He could answer "I don't recall at this time" and still be confirmed for the position. Historically, the Senate follows the Committee 's assessment, but I think historical precedent isn't a guarantee anymore.
I don't disagree there were better ways to navigate the answer if you don't know... but knowing ASEAN countries isn't a larger aspect of the job, and learning then isn't hard.
His lack of experience in higher command positions is a key aspect they needed to smash way, wat harder, imo.
His lack of experience in higher command positions is a key aspect they needed to smash way, wat harder, imo.
January 15, 2025 at 7:29 PM
I don't disagree there were better ways to navigate the answer if you don't know... but knowing ASEAN countries isn't a larger aspect of the job, and learning then isn't hard.
His lack of experience in higher command positions is a key aspect they needed to smash way, wat harder, imo.
His lack of experience in higher command positions is a key aspect they needed to smash way, wat harder, imo.
(FWIW, the guy seems like an unqualified yes man, but Senate hearings like these seem more like everyone is fishing for political points)
January 15, 2025 at 7:17 PM
(FWIW, the guy seems like an unqualified yes man, but Senate hearings like these seem more like everyone is fishing for political points)
I don't really agree. It's bad that he doesn't know them, but those aren't tough strategic questions, they are "gotcha" questions. They'll validate one side of politics and provoke at the other.
How he answered these won't have a difference in the outcome, it will just fuel headlines for the month
How he answered these won't have a difference in the outcome, it will just fuel headlines for the month
January 15, 2025 at 7:14 PM
I don't really agree. It's bad that he doesn't know them, but those aren't tough strategic questions, they are "gotcha" questions. They'll validate one side of politics and provoke at the other.
How he answered these won't have a difference in the outcome, it will just fuel headlines for the month
How he answered these won't have a difference in the outcome, it will just fuel headlines for the month
I think an additional layer of cynicism is the dishonesty, because they are doing it themselves. If they recognized the issue and worked towards more global, open source standards (where possible) it would at least feel like they are working for overall security rather than a strategic advantage.
January 15, 2025 at 7:09 PM
I think an additional layer of cynicism is the dishonesty, because they are doing it themselves. If they recognized the issue and worked towards more global, open source standards (where possible) it would at least feel like they are working for overall security rather than a strategic advantage.
Well played. Well played.
December 21, 2023 at 6:11 AM
Well played. Well played.
Where's the best place to keep up with your posts? I noticed you have posted occasionally on Threads, too
November 23, 2023 at 2:41 AM
Where's the best place to keep up with your posts? I noticed you have posted occasionally on Threads, too
As a completely amateur coder, it seems to me like patience and problem-solving skills get you halfway through the battle.
The other half is acceptance: it works, but you have no idea why. Best not disturb it.
Then repeat the cycle when an issue arises
The other half is acceptance: it works, but you have no idea why. Best not disturb it.
Then repeat the cycle when an issue arises
October 9, 2023 at 7:50 PM
As a completely amateur coder, it seems to me like patience and problem-solving skills get you halfway through the battle.
The other half is acceptance: it works, but you have no idea why. Best not disturb it.
Then repeat the cycle when an issue arises
The other half is acceptance: it works, but you have no idea why. Best not disturb it.
Then repeat the cycle when an issue arises
Mistakes will happen, but I disagree it's a hurdle you can't overcome.
We know there's interest in the genre, and not every potential player who might like has tried it.
A miscalculation is not necessarily a fatal mistake :)
We know there's interest in the genre, and not every potential player who might like has tried it.
A miscalculation is not necessarily a fatal mistake :)
September 29, 2023 at 7:33 PM
Mistakes will happen, but I disagree it's a hurdle you can't overcome.
We know there's interest in the genre, and not every potential player who might like has tried it.
A miscalculation is not necessarily a fatal mistake :)
We know there's interest in the genre, and not every potential player who might like has tried it.
A miscalculation is not necessarily a fatal mistake :)
Wonderful results! You have a great eye!
September 28, 2023 at 2:17 PM
Wonderful results! You have a great eye!
These are absolutely incredible. I don't know that much about photography, but I have no clue how the picture is so clean with those light sources alone (long exposure?)
Beautiful
Beautiful
September 27, 2023 at 11:42 PM
These are absolutely incredible. I don't know that much about photography, but I have no clue how the picture is so clean with those light sources alone (long exposure?)
Beautiful
Beautiful
I just want to add that while therapy helps with validating certain feelings, it's also about challenging intrusive/unhealthy beliefs. People with severe depression or other conditions often distort reality: an LLM is absolutely incapable of providing proper advice here!
September 27, 2023 at 7:57 PM
I just want to add that while therapy helps with validating certain feelings, it's also about challenging intrusive/unhealthy beliefs. People with severe depression or other conditions often distort reality: an LLM is absolutely incapable of providing proper advice here!
Can you elaborate how "your brain" does the picking? Is it like, shuffling until one hits the spot and you use that one? Or is it one that you've had in the back of your mind and that's the chosen one?
September 26, 2023 at 11:33 PM
Can you elaborate how "your brain" does the picking? Is it like, shuffling until one hits the spot and you use that one? Or is it one that you've had in the back of your mind and that's the chosen one?
Veritasium recently did a good video on IQ tests, and made sure to include some of the limitations inherent to the tests.
IQ tests do not account for many sociological factors
IQ tests do not account for many sociological factors
September 23, 2023 at 8:34 PM
Veritasium recently did a good video on IQ tests, and made sure to include some of the limitations inherent to the tests.
IQ tests do not account for many sociological factors
IQ tests do not account for many sociological factors
Intelligence is not "one thing". We measure intelligence in many different ways, including emotional one.
IQ tests are typically focused on linguistic and mathematical characteristics, and even then, they are not really definitive
IQ tests are typically focused on linguistic and mathematical characteristics, and even then, they are not really definitive
September 23, 2023 at 8:32 PM
Intelligence is not "one thing". We measure intelligence in many different ways, including emotional one.
IQ tests are typically focused on linguistic and mathematical characteristics, and even then, they are not really definitive
IQ tests are typically focused on linguistic and mathematical characteristics, and even then, they are not really definitive
Well said. As with all entertainment, there will be things we don't like, or would have preferred differently, but it's best to focus in the the positives, the things we like.
September 21, 2023 at 5:41 AM
Well said. As with all entertainment, there will be things we don't like, or would have preferred differently, but it's best to focus in the the positives, the things we like.
I watched a video recently where you talked about using a Lamy pen. Do you use them for different things/occasions?
Apologies if you have explained this before!
Apologies if you have explained this before!
September 19, 2023 at 3:27 PM
I watched a video recently where you talked about using a Lamy pen. Do you use them for different things/occasions?
Apologies if you have explained this before!
Apologies if you have explained this before!
It is absolutely wild. Going by the statement, it wasn't even royalties that were a breaking point. That was "minor."
What he did was nothing short of bold, and admirable.
What he did was nothing short of bold, and admirable.
September 14, 2023 at 11:09 PM
It is absolutely wild. Going by the statement, it wasn't even royalties that were a breaking point. That was "minor."
What he did was nothing short of bold, and admirable.
What he did was nothing short of bold, and admirable.
Very cassettepunk!
September 14, 2023 at 4:51 PM
Very cassettepunk!