professor_mc t1_j9rgp5g wrote on February 24, 2023 at 12:59 AM

Reply to comment by macross1984 in Arizona’s top prosecutor concealed records debunking election fraud claims by Rorschach1492

He was out as of the last election.

professor_mc t1_j7n6ik6 wrote on February 8, 2023 at 12:25 AM

Reply to Large open car parks in urban areas present a substantial opportunity for solar PV with EV charging. by DisasterousGiraffe

This is old news where I live (Phoenix, USA). Not far from me are shopping centers and schools with solar shades. There is a Tesla supercharger with solar at the nearest major shopping center. A place where I worked studied adding solar shade but the nearest connection point to the grid was too far away to make it work. It would have required expensive transmission lines and it is hard to get new power lines approved.

professor_mc t1_j6kpd5o wrote on January 31, 2023 at 12:30 AM

Reply to Robotaxi by RolfEjerskov

I can already hail a Waymo from my house. They expand territory as they complete their extensive mapping and testing process. Their cars are all over Phoenix either carrying passengers or doing test runs to add territory.

professor_mc t1_j4ijmqs wrote on January 15, 2023 at 11:37 PM

Reply to [OC] The impact of the rain in California. Just north of Santa Barbara, the Gibraltar Dam's water storage has nearly 3x in January. by ale_goldie

I think percent of capacity would be a better metric. For all I know this could be from 5% of capacity to 12% of capacity which wouldn’t be a big deal. Or is it full?

professor_mc t1_j48ticg wrote on January 13, 2023 at 11:27 PM

Reply to Programmable matter by crua9

I think you are correct that 3D printers will not be in every home. I used to own a regular paper printer but I don't now. I'd rather go to the FedEx store and print stuff on the occasions I need to print documents. I wouldn't need to 3D print stuff all the time and couldn't afford to keep up with printer supplies and the latest printer tech. Id rather take my file to a 3D print shop (or send it online) and have the store maintain the printer.

Another example is that I have a photography hobby. I don't own a photo printer either. I do all my edits at home and then go online and select from a huge variety of physical mediums to print onto and have it delivered to my house in a couple of days.

professor_mc t1_j16aqh6 wrote on December 21, 2022 at 11:51 PM

Reply to comment by DBDude in USPS to Use Billions in Federal Funds to Electrify Delivery Fleet by Sorin61

The USPS is mostly buying vehicles that were designed to their specifications so they were designed to be electric or ICE from the ground up. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Next_Generation_Delivery_Vehicle

professor_mc t1_j05jnoz wrote on December 14, 2022 at 5:32 AM

Reply to comment by MpVpRb in Why do so many people assume malevolent AI won’t be an issue until future AI controlled robots and drones come into play? What if malevolent AI has already been in play, covertly, via social media or other distributed/connected platforms? -if this post gets deleted by a bot, we might have the answer by Shaboda

I think they will be evil because they will be created by corporations for their profit and not for the good of mankind. Think of the current use of advanced algorithms such as the company that enables apartment managers to charge the maximum rent possible for apartments. If anyone creates AI it will be for their profit or for their agenda and not for your benefit.

professor_mc t1_iyrouqs wrote on December 3, 2022 at 5:16 PM

Reply to In the future, any computer you lay your hands on will be your computer. by ApocalypseSpokesman

It is already like that for the most part. At work I can log in on any computer in any building and get all my apps and files. At home I can access all the same apps and files from my desktop, phone and multiple tablets. There will always be some limits since people only want authorized users to access devices.

professor_mc t1_ivvf7jz wrote on November 10, 2022 at 10:06 PM

Reply to Waymo launches the world's most advanced robo-taxi service. Rides can be hailed to go anywhere in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, 24/7, and with no safety driver by lughnasadh

Waymo has been very active in Phoenix. I see their cars all over central Phoenix every day. We have straight roads and plenty of sun so pretty ideal operating conditions. I’m sure they will quickly expand the service area based on how many test runs they are making all across Phoenix. We have the Super Bowl here in 2023 and I bet they use that to show off their service.