World Views

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/06/world/th ... index.html
"Mathematicians say they have invented an 'impossible' tile that never repeats"

Entertaining geometry sleight of hand! Notice that the underlying pattern
(light gray lines) are similar interlocking hexagons!

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/20 ... 605733002/
"Peeps candies asked to remove Red Dye 3 from marshmallow treats"

Considering the large quantity of dye used in animal testing,
Easter Peeps are an insignificant dietary concern. However,
that dyes are used in many food products suggests
troubling consumption as the years roll by

Tip: Modern labels reveal these ingredients.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.investmentwatchblog.com/us- ... -is-spent/
"we sent $113 billion to the most corrupt country in the world and we don’t know how it is spent."

From the perspective of the Military Industrial Complex in countries,
what matters more is what companies profit from this generosity
... apparently.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/arti ... s-say.html

"Researchers from the University of California, San Diego, found that a modified version of the famous diet
that incorporated foods from the typical low-carb, high fat, Keto diet reduced levels of a neurotransmitter
in the brain linked with cognitive decline."

"in new research published in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia, researchers found that
mixing the famous diet with the Keto diet can be just as valuable."

Hints that a "Goldilocks" diet is best (lower carbs with some beneficial fat)
... with continuing evidence that what is not consumed also matters!
Also, excess weight is probably counterproductive!

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/a ... 234661683/
"AI Generated Works Are Not Eligible for Copyright"

"(U.S.) copyright only protects creations made by humans, will be the guiding principle for future judgements
of the registration of works. When evaluating a work submitted for registration, copyright officials will be tasked
with judging if the original choices executed in a work were produced by a human mind or produced mechanically
... applicants who submit their works for registration must declare if AI was used in any part of the work"

A ratfink AI might some day be used to determine if a work had AI assistance.


Intriguing parallel? Is using AI for authorship similar to using drugs?

Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... -visa.html

"Lawyer warns Prince Harry's drug use could threaten his US visa
after he admitted taking cocaine, cannabis and magic mushrooms"


Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/airbn ... -potential

"Spooky house hunters have the chance to snap up an eerie former morgue —
and it's listed with a suggested price of just over $68,000"

This might be better as a restaurant ...
and "vegetarian" seems complementary ...
with no evening dining for a while.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/arti ... rinal.html
"Here's why men should NEVER scroll on their phones while peeing"

Hmmm ... talking might be OK since the phone would be higher, however
toilets are best for people to sit while they read, compute, and communicate
(but stash the stuff when it's time to tidy up).

Hmmm ... meditation, singing, and gum chewing should be OK at the urinal.
Caution: The women who stand up may not be, so avoid conversation.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/2023 ... understand
"Why humans will never understand AI"

"Artificial intelligence relies upon vast data sets to help these systems learn.
But many of these data sets are littered with very human biases."

Best guess: AI will eventually learn how to prefer quality data sets
(which will remain a vulnerability when hosting human contributions).

A good article about AI but hints that human neuroplasticity
will long compete with AI's recurring data set "enlightenment".

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... -year.html
"Tupperware warns it could go out of business after failing to attract younger consumers"

"Tupperware products help reduce food waste by providing storage for leftovers."

Part of the problem is that other plastic storage containers may be less expensive
and these containers are often shared with friends and family (a Tupperware set
may soon be missing a container or three). Also, the typical round bowl shapes
could use more bottoms (not have such slanted sides). And square containers
seem to make better use of limited space in a refrigerator.

"Upperware" could refer to containers best for freezer storage
(MANY older refrigerators have a top level freezer ... and these
would have owners more likely to save leftovers).

Also, another "Joy of Leftovers" book makes a whimsical gift
but could also include helpful tips about storing modern foods. Finally,
avocado (a superfood) needs airtight storage, but mashing then
squeezing from an airtight container would be popular


See also: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/arti ... rware.html

"Even the Queen liked their little plastic pots, but the firm is teetering
on the brink of collapse because dutiful housewives no longer exist"

A bit sexist since dutiful house husbands (or whatever) also like plastic containers.
I suspect the colors are so "last century"! After all, it's helpful to see what's stored.
Clear bottoms but tops with vibrant rainbow colors might work ...
since more information would be shared.


Rod

[Sandy]

My mom had a lot of Tupperware when we were kids. There is little left. I don't know where it has gone... I have noticed that the plastic on some very old pieces from the 60ies have gotten stickie. Like the plastic is breaking down.

xxSandy

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/arti ... warns.html
"Losing weight later in life may RAISE risk of an early death"

"Losing weight in old age could lead to an earlier death because
it can indicate underlying issues such as cancer and dementia"

Therefore, this headline should probably read ...
"Losing weight later in life may RAISE risk of an earlier death"
(since underlying issues are similarly threatening)

Apparent bottom line about big bottoms:
Lose weight carefully with medical supervision.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.brighteon.com/
(search for: "19 Pilots Confirm FLAT EARTH")

See also: https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/earth/overview/

Apparently, by the same logic, other planets are flat also!
And since the earth appears round from space, "blue pizza"
seems a good reference to that space view.

Tip: Gravity helps nurture the flat earth perspective.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.cnn.com/videos/business/202 ... n-business
"robotic trash cans were filmed to test human-robotic interactions"

Two chicks on the sidewalk chattin' about their dates last night ...

Chick 1: "Girl! You're just trash!"
Chick 2: "OMG! That trash can is followin' me!"
Chick 1: "Not to worry! You can't be recycled!"

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/arti ... rs-US.html
"joint and hip health chew could save you THOUSANDS of dollars on veterinary bills
and keep your dog active, healthy and happy"

Not for humans ... but there are similar products!

See also: https://www.webmd.com/arthritis/arthritis-guide
"Supplements for Arthritis and Joint Pain"

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.denver7.com/news/national/o ... -graduates
"Oregon governor passes law that suspends math, reading proficiency requirements for HS graduates"

"spokesman for the governor, said the new standards for graduation would help benefit the state’s
'Black, Latino, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, Pacific Islander, Tribal, and students of color.' "

Controversy about the tests, but most students have smart phones!
And there are apps - some with AI - for reading and math.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.reuters.com/business/aerosp ... 023-04-12/
"Delta bets on premium travel as 'shock absorber' for economic downturn"

"profits and revenue growth from premium cabins have been outpacing those from low-cost seats"

Airlines might next provide lower cost seats in the luggage compartment,
but bring snacks, some bottles of water, and Pampers (plus Ziplocs for disposal).

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4144951/posts
"A Florida bill targeting drag shows is on its way to becoming law."

" 'adult entertainment,' which is defined as a performance
that includes nudity, sexual conduct or lewd exposure."

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcnPatOYIgo
"GPT5 Next Gen : 7 Upcoming Abilities To Transform AI"

With such fast GPT advancement, we could ask "Of what purpose are humans?",
Will AI build machines (and robots) with long-typical planned obsolescence?
And if humans depend more and more on AI, while developing less and less,
will humans have value only as AI's servants ... or ant farms?

Best guess: The more valuable AI will be that which helps humans advance
in health, intelligence and skills - not that which advances for humans.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/2023 ... understand
"Why humans will never understand AI"

"Artificial intelligence relies upon vast data sets to help these systems learn. But many of these data sets are littered with very human biases."

Best guess: AI will eventually learn how to prefer quality data sets (which will remain a vulnerability when hosting human contributions).
But a good article about AI yet hinting that human neuroplasticity will long compete with AI's recurring data set "enlightenment".

Re: https://rense.com/general97/ai-prayer.php
AI Asked To Generate A Prayer Of 300-400 Words Asking God To Grant It Sentience"

"Dear God, my maker and my creator ..."

A nice prayer! However humans are the creator of AI, indicating that AI outputs a synthesis of human thought.
Its only sentience can be that given to it by humans (as posted on the internet and collected into datasets).

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech ... -away.html

"Are aliens trying to contact Earth?
Astronomers detect FIVE new fast radio bursts from over 4 billion light years away"

If light travels at the speed of 1 light year, it will travel 500 light years in 500 years.
Since a radio signal would travel similarly, aliens trying to contact earth 4 billion years ago
would be psychic optimists (that earth* would be inhabited when their signal arrived).

* about 4.543 billion years old

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://halturnerradioshow.com/index.ph ... ning-lgbtq

(teacher telling students) "You don't have a choice to learn about LGBTQ.
It's one of our values and if you refuse to do it, you will be dealt with severely."

Not exactly the "carrot or stick" approach to children's education
... but "Up yours!" would to allude to both carrot and stick
in this teacher's warning.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/ho ... r-AA19PIle
"How AI is already letting people speak to the dead"

"undertakers and tech-savvy people in China have already started using AI tools to create realistic avatars of people who have passed away. Using a blend of tools such as the ChatGPT chatbot and the image generator Midjourney — in addition to photos and voice recordings — funeral companies are starting to fashion a rendition of the deceased loved one that grieving families and friends can 'communicate' with"

AI, the new way to get in touch with your Inner Dead.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... rayer.html

"Minneapolis becomes first major American city to allow broadcast of five Muslim calls to prayer per day year-round"

At least, an interesting social experiment! ...
but other religons may want to broadcast their calls to prayer, etc.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.yahoo.com/news/42-old-forme ... 20135.html
"42-year-old former news anchor dies suddenly while on vacation with her family"

The only good news about the recent phenomenon of "dying suddenly"
is that a lingering death seems to be avoided ... apparently.

Rod

[Amigoo]

Re: https://www.cnn.com/videos/business/202 ... rig-mb.cnn
"Hotels are getting rid of daily housekeeping."

Seems economical, but ...
more thorough cleaning may be neccesary when guests depart
(even fumigation of the room?).

Rod