oe hìryahaw, txon lefpom #quite-usable-by-now #unlike-2009
January 15, 2026 at 11:52 PM
oe hìryahaw, txon lefpom #quite-usable-by-now #unlike-2009
This reminded me to check how @gubrud.bsky.social defined AGI when he coined the term back in 1997. It was quite insightful, especially as he also said it "may be developed within the first few decades of the 21st century", and fits pretty well with what we have now.
web.archive.org/web/20110529...
web.archive.org/web/20110529...
![By advanced artificial general intelligence, I mean AI systems that rival or surpass the human brain in complexity and speed, that can acquire, manipulate and reason with general knowledge, and that are usable in essentially any phase of industrial or military operations where a human intelligence would otherwise be needed. Such systems may be modeled on the human brain, but they do not necessarily have to be, and they do not have to be "conscious" or possess any other competence that is not strictly relevant to their application. What matters is that such systems can be used to replace human brains in tasks ranging from organizing and running a mine or a factory to piloting an airplane, analyzing intelligence data or planning a battle.
Consider: A computer that can conceptualize a problem, apply general knowledge and reason through to a solution, can do so without distraction, taking breaks or getting tired, and with immediate, direct access to number-crunching processors, hard-fact databases, and even robotized prototyping systems and test benches. Merely to reproduce human intelligence is thus probably to surpass human capability. Such a machine and its software can also be copied without a 20-year educational process, in numbers limited only by manufacturing capabilities. Armies of them can be networked and harnessed to large, complex problems. Consider also, that the active elements of electronic computers already propagate signals a million times faster than our neurons, and can potentially be more densely packed and numerous as well.[4] These images only serve to suggest what may be possible. Realistically, it is likely that AI systems will be only roughly anthropomorphic and will evolve through varied and unexpected forms, bypassing human equivalence.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:yzywgiiou7cx63uddiru6m2o/bafkreibrggvopqa6yguhdb7wtbieuuuiolbuvjjrmyuekc3sahqfxoeujq@jpeg)
July 11, 2025 at 9:49 PM
This reminded me to check how @gubrud.bsky.social defined AGI when he coined the term back in 1997. It was quite insightful, especially as he also said it "may be developed within the first few decades of the 21st century", and fits pretty well with what we have now.
web.archive.org/web/20110529...
web.archive.org/web/20110529...
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![Reddit screenshot:
r//GenderCynical 13h
UK employers are now turning single-sex communal toilets into private enclosed cubicles, usable by everyone. Their victory means TERFS now have to use the same toilets as men, and they are *not* happy about the consequences of their actions.
[Further screenshot showing a Mumsnet(?) forum]
Today 14:58
I have to share a toilet with patients and staff. It's vile. It's either smeared with shit from sick elderly patients or the men have pissed all over the floor and seat. This is a daily occurrence. Quite honestly despite my terf credentials sooner share my toilet with a trans woman than have to hold my bladder day after day because of this disgusting situation. Maybe that's what they want.
I will check out the sanitary bins too.
It's all incredibly frustrating, no one is happy about it either, men or women, but for different reasons
Today 16:12
I've just gone through this. Now have to deal with shitty toilets, god awful smell, piss on the floor and piss on the seats and leaving the toilet seat up
Fully enclosed lockable individual toilets are far less safe than single sex spaces with door gaps. Only providing those may amount to discrimination against people with disabilities that leave them vulnerable to a medical incident I, eg people with diabetes or epilepsy.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:sdgmyctqy7sokbhs5kv7pyi2/bafkreidapdxxkhywklqmdfg6dg3wwgyv3s7tilcgo7exxlteqbyvw5yqoq@jpeg)
May 28, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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As do I! Having the bags now- I wonder how I got by without them! I commute and run errands by bike whenever I can - it is so much nicer to have decent, usable storage that is also aestetically pleasing!
The color splash of tan is actually quite the jaunty accent on an otherwise blackout kit
The color splash of tan is actually quite the jaunty accent on an otherwise blackout kit
April 11, 2025 at 12:49 AM
As do I! Having the bags now- I wonder how I got by without them! I commute and run errands by bike whenever I can - it is so much nicer to have decent, usable storage that is also aestetically pleasing!
The color splash of tan is actually quite the jaunty accent on an otherwise blackout kit
The color splash of tan is actually quite the jaunty accent on an otherwise blackout kit
I was impressed by how snappy Zed feels, but never felt quite mature enough for me just yet. On VSCode right now, and as usual whilst it’s quite usable, it just feels laggy and bloated.
April 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I was impressed by how snappy Zed feels, but never felt quite mature enough for me just yet. On VSCode right now, and as usual whilst it’s quite usable, it just feels laggy and bloated.
I think this sponge board is about 20 to 30 years old and while it's not exactly helpful in corners anymore, it's quite amazing it's still usable at all.
March 18, 2025 at 7:59 PM
I think this sponge board is about 20 to 30 years old and while it's not exactly helpful in corners anymore, it's quite amazing it's still usable at all.
My knowledge of local uni affairs is very stale by now — a dozen years old — but at that time, even after years of promises, new IT systems, etc., usable data about costs & income was quite sparse. And we were still parking our cash balances in Icelandic banks when everybody else was pulling out.
March 16, 2025 at 9:51 AM
My knowledge of local uni affairs is very stale by now — a dozen years old — but at that time, even after years of promises, new IT systems, etc., usable data about costs & income was quite sparse. And we were still parking our cash balances in Icelandic banks when everybody else was pulling out.
I still haven't quite gotten into the groove of this bad boy in comparison to FB but I'm glad to see more people over here using it! Makes it more usable by the day!
Definitely using it about as much as I used X now though so humble beginnings!
Definitely using it about as much as I used X now though so humble beginnings!
January 23, 2025 at 4:20 AM
I still haven't quite gotten into the groove of this bad boy in comparison to FB but I'm glad to see more people over here using it! Makes it more usable by the day!
Definitely using it about as much as I used X now though so humble beginnings!
Definitely using it about as much as I used X now though so humble beginnings!
Bah, filter alarm on my flow hood means another $300 to the Science Gods. At least they last like 3 years. The HEPA is still usable but quite clogged by now, even with proper prefilter. I thought it was a scam at first but remarkable how different flow rate is with a new one...
January 9, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Bah, filter alarm on my flow hood means another $300 to the Science Gods. At least they last like 3 years. The HEPA is still usable but quite clogged by now, even with proper prefilter. I thought it was a scam at first but remarkable how different flow rate is with a new one...
Harry looks really quite knackered in these shots, so I think they might be the last ones of the day. Issues such as the eye redness can be colour-corrected, or the image switched to mono where required.
I don't know if these images were ever used in promo.
I don't know if these images were ever used in promo.
January 8, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Harry looks really quite knackered in these shots, so I think they might be the last ones of the day. Issues such as the eye redness can be colour-corrected, or the image switched to mono where required.
I don't know if these images were ever used in promo.
I don't know if these images were ever used in promo.
No no it's a complete re-implementation. I have quite a lot of experience with NSTextView specifically backed by TK1 but I'm getting more now with TK2. It used to be unusable. Now its usable, but still has major problems (aside from the TK2 APIs)
January 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
No no it's a complete re-implementation. I have quite a lot of experience with NSTextView specifically backed by TK1 but I'm getting more now with TK2. It used to be unusable. Now its usable, but still has major problems (aside from the TK2 APIs)
Relief that my chilli bed wasn't devastated by the cold on Thursday night. I reckon there are over 200 fruits slowly ripening, but will there be time before it gets properly cold? I've harvested 6 so far and they were quite fiery. Some are usable now, but most need another month. #allotment #chilli
September 15, 2024 at 6:23 PM
Relief that my chilli bed wasn't devastated by the cold on Thursday night. I reckon there are over 200 fruits slowly ripening, but will there be time before it gets properly cold? I've harvested 6 so far and they were quite fiery. Some are usable now, but most need another month. #allotment #chilli
Ok. And now I have a plan to get the initial audio edits done by the 4th.
They are actually quite stressful, as hearing how ... *awful* my voice sounds in between the usable takes... whew. Plus two levels of near-triggering immersion in my heartfelt story (words and voice!) - anyway. Soon.
They are actually quite stressful, as hearing how ... *awful* my voice sounds in between the usable takes... whew. Plus two levels of near-triggering immersion in my heartfelt story (words and voice!) - anyway. Soon.
June 28, 2024 at 8:51 PM
Ok. And now I have a plan to get the initial audio edits done by the 4th.
They are actually quite stressful, as hearing how ... *awful* my voice sounds in between the usable takes... whew. Plus two levels of near-triggering immersion in my heartfelt story (words and voice!) - anyway. Soon.
They are actually quite stressful, as hearing how ... *awful* my voice sounds in between the usable takes... whew. Plus two levels of near-triggering immersion in my heartfelt story (words and voice!) - anyway. Soon.