Hydra57 t1_jecfz2o wrote on March 31, 2023 at 12:14 AM

Reply to One day an AI will realize it too is insignificant in the grand scheme of things by Yourstruly75

It’ll be an interesting contrast at least between them and us. They can be assured to know they at least have a creator.

Hydra57 t1_j9vlz59 wrote on February 24, 2023 at 9:45 PM

Reply to Return to Office - My experience & rationalization. by [deleted]

It makes sense the government would have a vested interest in forcing a return to work. Commutes are what keep cities alive, commercially speaking.

Hydra57 t1_j6gxdgg wrote on January 30, 2023 at 6:07 AM

Reply to TIL China is bigger than the U.S. in terms of land area. The U.S. is also bigger than Canada in terms of land area. by Mewhenthe4

A while ago I learned Spain was bigger than France, and both were bigger than Germany. The mercator projection was deceiving me.

Hydra57 t1_j6elopr wrote on January 29, 2023 at 8:23 PM

Reply to comment by Slammogram in [WP] The person you're dating comes to dinner to meet your family. But the instant you step in the door, your grandmother goes deathly pale, and shouts the name of a creature from her country's folklore. by Affectionate_Bit_722

Same

Hydra57 t1_j3cn3k4 wrote on January 7, 2023 at 4:48 PM

Reply to comment by daarthvaader in I asked chatgpt to write a UN resolution in favor of universal basic income, and this is what it returned. by AnneBancroftsGhost

One city did this as an experiment with a sample of families willing to participate. Everyone still worked, it just made their lives more comfortable and stress free, especially those who were so close to broke that missing work meant losing their place of residence.

Hydra57 t1_j2boa23 wrote on December 31, 2022 at 1:38 AM

Reply to comment by TheNightIsLost in TIL: Zhu Youcheng is the only emperor in Chinese history, to be married to one wife and remain faithful to her, having no concubines. He was a hardworking emperor, lowering taxes, reducing spending, and demonstrating tolerance for Muslims. His son, however, had a haram so large, some starved. by Flares117

Well tbf he inherited his father’s army (with all of its crack discipline and veterancy), his father’s plans, and a fortuitous group loyal advisors and friends. Some speculate that Alexander was actually rather dangerously reckless, all things considered. His greatness can be attributed to the successes of his father and an extraordinary amount of luck.

Hydra57 t1_ixdpc32 wrote on November 22, 2022 at 5:47 PM

Reply to comment by toodroot in Bruno Le Maire: Europe needs ‘unwavering unity’ against China, US in space by Soupjoe5

France. They get off on viewing the US adversarially.