camochameleon
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Comment · 6 months ago
Comment · 7 years ago
On the topic of cats vs automation, I'd recommend reading this post [1] describing the arms race created by the writer's cat attempting to break into an automated feeding machine. HN discussion here [2]
[1] http://quinndunki.com/blondihacks/?p=3023 [2] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=13230904
Comment · 7 years ago
> Reports say one officer was wearing a body camera at the time of the stop but it was knocked off during the struggle with Medlin and turned off when it hit the ground. It was off during the shooting and did not capture the teen's death. After Medlin was detained, the camera was reattached and turned back on to record, police said but the Chesapeake Police Department declined to release the body camera footage.
It is insane how often body cameras are 'knocked' or 'dropped' in these cases. Is the tech seriously that poor? This is not even the most ridiculous case; there have been times when five body cameras were all said to have malfunctioned at once, or even seven dashboard cameras. [1] [2, for non-paywall version]
How these forces are allowed to get away with this is ridiculous.
[1] https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-watch/wp/2018/06/28/...
Comment · 7 years ago
You can share them to an Android or iOS device [1], but it's a little fiddly. I'd love for them to offer a cloud music system like Apple Music or Google Play does, as Spotify checks all the other boxes that those services don't.
[1] https://support.spotify.com/us/using_spotify/features/listen...
Comment · 7 years ago
Where are the new opportunities here?
Does the number of people employed designing and manufacturing these machines come close to the number of people put out of work by their creation?
Let's not pretend that Amazon is some benevolent force here. It's the same company that sets work targets high enough to force employees to have to pee in bottles and penalises sick and pregnant workers for taking time off or breaks. [1]
[1] https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-warehouse-workers-hav...
Comment · 7 years ago
This is very deliberate. From 1911 to 2017, 800+ films and 1100+ television shows have received backing from the Pentagon and the CIA [1]. Several films received major script changes, primarily to create a certain perception of the US military and intelligence agencies.
[1] https://theconversation.com/washington-dcs-role-behind-the-s...
Comment · 7 years ago
In the case of iOS, it would require access to the phone or iCloud account. Health data is encrypted on device and in cloud storage [1] - see the "Health & Fitness" section.
Comment · 7 years ago
Not unlike a president granting their children and children-in-law positions within the country's administration.
Comment · 7 years ago
How can you make a skiing game, out of ASCII characters, and not call it Askii?
Comment · 7 years ago
Yes, you can just use one at a time and it'll route audio input/output accordingly. They charge pretty fast in the case, too, so you could go a long time switching between each one at a time.
Comment · 7 years ago
Small nitpick, but it's estimated that global population will peak at approx. 8.7 billion before starting to decrease. See: https://www.cnbc.com/id/101018722
Comment · 7 years ago
As mentioned in the article, many autistic people find it difficult to become or stay employed, and a formal diagnosis can help in terms of accommodation or working at a company like Auticon. However, if you find yourself coping fine with life, work, and relationships, pursuing a diagnosis is totally optional.
Comment · 7 years ago
It's common for those more 'high-functioning' - i.e. more able to 'mask' in society - to not receive a diagnosis until much later in life. Anthony Hopkins was not diagnosed til late in his life [1].
I mentioned it already elsewhere in this thread, but if you want to explore things further it may be worth taking the RAADS-R [2]. While the test itself, and self diagnosis in general, is in no way comprehensive, it may help, and can be the first step towards a diagnosis.
[1] https://eu.desertsun.com/story/life/entertainment/people/bru...
Comment · 7 years ago
The diagnostic process varies greatly from place to place. Even within countries different regions will handle diagnoses differently, and diagnosis for adults is typically much more difficult than it is for children. You may be asked to bring a parent or guardian who can answer questions about your childhood and development.
A good first step may be the RAADS-R test, which you can take here [1]. While not comprehensive, your results will be shown alongside those of people on the spectrum for comparison, and you can get a good idea of where you stand. If you do pursue a diagnosis, it could help to bring a printed copy of your test. The site also offers various other tests, including ones for voice and face interpretation.
Comment · 7 years ago
This was a great read. Hopefully this trend can spread to more countries.
[1] https://gizmodo.com/palantirs-billionaire-ceo-just-cant-stop...