GarrickDrgn

I really don't think we should be describing things whose main job is to contact a third party API as "runs locally".

Am I misunderstanding something? How is this "Everything runs locally" if it's talking to OpenAI's APIs?

It really is a matter of convenience. Linus's work is obviously mostly with computers and servers, where you often work in tighter spaces; not having to reposition your whole hand (and/or pull the screwdriver out of the screw and reposition it because of a lack of space) is a nice convenience. Plus, most computer screws are not really tightened very much, so you'll be done with a few flicks of your wrist. He also explicitly mentions he uses the ratchet by turning only the axle and keeping the handle steady in his hand for a lot of the screws.

On top of this, this year's conditions are nothing like the "natural" burning of Australian forests. The fires are burning hotter and faster due to the dry conditions.

A massive part of Australian forests have already burned too, they don't regrow out of nothing, and they are the only thing keeping deserts at bay in many cases.

Yes, we are saying that only people who subscribe to the "don't rape children" flavour of groupthink should be respected in public discourse.