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afro54 2 points ago +2 / -0

Yes.

Yes, we are.

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afro54 2 points ago +2 / -0

I was going to be sarky but, that looks a very interesting article.

As a computing guy, this end-of-the-world stuff has left me clicking my heels.

Would you believe that one of the reasons I stalled learning machine learning (AI), was because I didn't want my solutions to fuel this dark, technocratic future?!

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afro54 2 points ago +2 / -0

I will deffo be reading it.

You just reminded me - I started getting gnarly feelings about creating mathematical dimensions in computing, when all of the math symbols turned out to have arcane roots.

Basically, programming is akin to casting a spell, an incantation.

Can't find it lately but, the extinction rebellion logo really set me off - dark roots.

And, the peace symbol (CND) - it's official (wikipedia) origins are a fabrication. It is an upside-down peace symbol. It means war, the diametric opposite of peace.

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afro54 2 points ago +2 / -0

Yep.

When I was a child, I wanted to learn what the scientist had scribbled over 3 chalkboards. It was another language, and full of knowledge.

Now, when I think of that scientist, I think of Getafix the Druid, from Asterix the Gaul.