It IS easier than reading the documentation, just like using a GPS is easier than reading a map.

In both cases, the harder task helps you build a mental model much better than the easier task.

For the GPS it doesn’t really matter much, since the stakes are low–it’s not important to build a mental model of a city if you can always use GPS.

With programming I’m more cautious – not knowing what you’re doing can lead to serious harms. Just look at the Therac.

It’s been well documented. It lets them say in their statistics that the owner was in control of the car during the crash

The system is cheating them

Rich and poor cheat the system in different ways.

The rich can afford to put their kids in supportive schools that will teach those willing to learn a hell of a lot, and those that don’t want to learn can benefit from the network effect.

AI helps the poor cheat the system by avoiding the work and learning, depending on a language tool to process language for them.

I have nightmares about stuff like this

What should ask lemmy?

Not really sure what I should ask tbh.

Veritasium has a great Earhart video FYI!

I would not ponder this orb

Monk life is hard work!

That is super cool!

Guess I’m out of the loop. He seemed pretty normal on Endless Thread, except for streaming 7 days a week. [Endless Thread] The Stream is Up 🅴 #endlessThread https://podcastaddict.com/endless-thread/episode/194201483 via @PodcastAddict

This is true for cold liquids. Coasters are also good for hot liquids in a cup. These can also damage a surface.

Theoretically if you had a room temperature drink in a cup you would not need a coaster.

Huh I thought matrix was pretty new, and people used irc back then.

Doesn’t that Hasan guy do this?

Aside from the theoretical reasons, which are great, it feels like on the federated services there’s less speaking at people, and more actual conversations.

Something something the first 300 meters are the hardest…

The amount of political capital it takes to restrict capitalism is huge. We had restrictions on sports betting. Now that they’ve been removed, billionaires can spend money on lobbyists and continue to exploit people ruining their lives through addiction.

Servo?

Yeah you use it when you park, but it’s still called an e-brake or emergency brake around here.

Wow that’s neat. There’s a Dairy Queen sort of near me, I’ve driven past it a million times, but I thought they only sold ice cream so I’ve never gone in.