ajju

I have not seen the film, but I just read the plot on wikipedia. I don't really understand what you mean by "a similar decision as the main character makes near the end of that film." Could you exlain?

“ No wireless. Less space than a Nomad. Lame."

What is your config?

(Sincere question, not a rhetorical one)

I think it would be helpful if you explained how distillation works (as relevant to the conversations threads here) because I agree that this is a key point.

This seems like an important post. It looks like these letters are occasionally used to as a tactic, and i can see how such a tactic can really scare employees in a country where legal bills can climb really fast.

Super useful succinct crystallization!

Your statement is technically correct (and mirrors my initial feelings) but the comment below that notes that we accept many other abstractions seems more “meaningful” in the larger scheme of things.

For instance, a software engineer who also understands how to design microprocessors would indeed in my own evaluation be a “better engineer” than me (someone who does not). Yet, I wonder if they would be meaningfully more productive than a good software engineer who “just” understands how microprocessors work..

The current administration's actions are for sure signaling a distinct lack of predictability or stability.

The U.S. is either harming itself erratically, or systematically enforcing control on US based businesses in a way that is historically more synonymous with, say, China.

A lot of us worry it is the former. I wonder if it's better or worse if it is the latter. The US, having seen that Europe and the world seem to tolerate interference by CPC based on opinions expressed by Alibaba or Chinese car companies, may have decided that it's fair game.

If you re-read my comment, I am not saying that.

It seems to be observably true that expressing opinions critical of the administration, even about one's own business, leads to further harm from government right now in the U.S. in a country which is supposed to have strong freedom of speech rights.

It's obviously unfortunate that this is the case.

It's also a shame that this is happening when the folks regulating AI have a tech industry background.

The administration seems to be clearly signaling "stop resisting". I am not sure how you read me as saying that.

Unfortunately saying it in the press is going to make it even harder for them in the current environment. I know this administration gets non-trivial support from the valley, but what to most outsiders seems like "targeting businesses based on personal vibes" is going to do long-term harm to the U.S.

I hope those who represent technology in government, especially the AI head David Sacks are giving this due consideration.

Buying state owned enterprises and running them more efficiently to double their valuation (or more) has been a reliably profitable business in many countries. This suggests to me that government bureaucracy, lack of accountability etc. could result in “at cost” trending to $100 or more if government buys private companies, or starting close to $100 if government starts a new one.

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Thanks for sticking up for my humanity ;)

Super cool! We live in the future my friends :)