L0rdMathias

L0rdMathias , 3 days ago to Technology in 'Brain-in-a-jar' biocomputers can now learn to control robots

Good point. There is a theory somewhere that loosely states one cannot understand the nature of one's own intelligence. Iirc it's a philosophical extension of group/set theory, but it's been a long time since I looked into any of that so the details are a bit fuzzy. I should look into that again.

At least with computers we can mathematically prove their limits and state with high confidence that any intelligence they have is mimicry at best. Look into turing completeness and it's implications for more detailed answers. Computational limits are still limits.

L0rdMathias , 4 days ago to Technology in 'Brain-in-a-jar' biocomputers can now learn to control robots

I think we should still do it, we probably will never understand unless we do it, but we have to accept the possibility that if these synths are indeed sentient then they also deserve the basic rights of intelligent living beings.

L0rdMathias , 4 days ago to Technology in 'Brain-in-a-jar' biocomputers can now learn to control robots

That raises a lot of ethical concerns. It is not possible to prove or disprove that these synthetic homunculi controllers are sentient and intelligent beings.

L0rdMathias , 4 days ago to Mildly Infuriating in Tethered Bottle Caps

You can rotate the bottle before taking a sip to position it such that the cap doesn't hit your face. You can also pour liquid out of the bottle without having it run into the cap using the same rotation technique before pouring.

L0rdMathias , 22 days ago to Memes in Rainbow capitalism moment

Laser guided ballistics tank qualification+

L0rdMathias , 1 month ago to Technology in Microsoft has blocked the bypass that allowed you to create a local account during Windows 11 setup by typing in a blocked email address

Linux keeps winning by doing nothing.

L0rdMathias , 3 months ago to 196 in Reroll Rule

Insomnia mode is hardmode. It looks good on the surface and has a few niche builds, but it comes with pretty severe stat penalties overall especially the sanity reduction.

L0rdMathias , 3 months ago to Technology in What Boeing did to all the guys who remember how to build a plane

I didn't read this, but did you guys know that Zerglings from the game StarCraft: Brood War have a unique upgrade called Adrenal Glands. After applying the upgrade they are colloquially referred to as "Cracklings" because they attack so quickly. This upgrade, only available after evolving a Hive, makes Zerglings extremely effective in the late game, and allows them to swarm enemy units and bases much more effectively. Despite their small size and low health, with this upgrade, Zerglings can become a critical component of the Zerg army, showcasing the game's strategic depth and the importance of upgrades.

L0rdMathias , 3 months ago to Technology in FTX fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison

Imagine being able to pay off a 10 billion dollar debt with just 25 years in prison. Proportionally, any normal person that defaults on a regular amount of debt should logically be able to rectify that with just a week in the county jail. 10 billion buckaroos for 25 years is dirt cheap.

Meanwhile, Vietnam is seeking the death penalty for multi-billion dollar fraud because of the untold damage done, and a lack of remorse by pleading not guilty and trying to get away with it. The US just can't seem to beat 'nam when it matters.

L0rdMathias , 3 months ago to Technology in Adding TV to bedroom without using mainstream smart device

Sounds like you already have a solid plan.

If you have any old laptops or desktops you could convert those instead of using a Pi, but the Pi will work wonders as long as it's not going to be a 4K TV. Your only real concern here is making sure whatever device you use is able to output video at the TV's resolution and display hertz.

You'll probably have more difficulty finding a TV that isn't a smart TV, than finding a home theater device that is capable of streaming nowadays.

L0rdMathias , 3 months ago to Technology in Discord began blocking servers with information prohibited in the Russian Federation

Yes. It's basically required. Weed helps too, though many experts claim that you don't need to smoke it and simply touching grass will suffice but idk man. Better to play it safe and just take rips between sips.

L0rdMathias , 3 months ago to Technology in Discord began blocking servers with information prohibited in the Russian Federation

Lmao nah. Lemmy is just decentralized censorship. Anyone can ban or block anything else; anyone can start their own community instance and kill it on a whim. Multiple communities have already defederated in the less than a year that I've been on here.

Lemmy solves the issue of centralized censorship/echo chamber communities, by replacing them with individual personalized echo chambers that you get to censor yourself. It's a lot of work to set it up and sustain that type of situation, so it's not realistic for a rational person that does not have a severe internet addiction to waste their time and effort doing it.

L0rdMathias , 3 months ago to Mildly Infuriating in That gourmet luxury blend...

Basically, yeah.

L0rdMathias , 5 months ago to Technology in Ultraviolet light can kill almost all the viruses in a room. Why isn’t it everywhere?

Imagine writing this headline in a universe where daylight exists rofl.