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Preston said:
The only thing that has been figured out so far is how to use it for evil. And it did take awhile to get to this point. Maybe eventually that changes, but I don't love anything that can be used as a powerful tool for fame, money or power.

I'm generally optimistic, probably more than most around here. But not so much on this topic.
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I feel mildly optimistic whenever this topic comes up ... until I remember how goddamn stupid a significant portion of the population is. Yeah, we're probably fucked.
 
Preston said:
The only thing that has been figured out so far is how to use it for evil. And it did take awhile to get to this point. Maybe eventually that changes, but I don't love anything that can be used as a powerful tool for fame, money or power.

I'm generally optimistic, probably more than most around here. But not so much on this topic.
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Governments need to stop being pussies about it and regulate the algorithm.

Better yet if they work together and make multi national regs. The algorithm can't be a black box to governments. its proven to be too dangerous a technology already.
 
One more reason to hate Nickelback, like you needed another. Playing a US "Patriots" tour with Kid Rock.

www.ctvnews.ca

Nickelback headlining Rock the Country tour that celebrates American patriots

Nickelback, one of the most recent additions to the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, are on tour this summer -- across America, where they’re co-headlining the Rock the Country tour with Kid Rock.
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Wayward DP said:
when did so many people lose the ability to... think, challenge themselves, critically analyze things, etc.

is it too reductionist to blame smartphones and social media for people no longer being able to use their brains?
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That doesn't get you attention / clicks
 
Carney just wrapped up his first press conference since the election. Some notable announcements:

  • He’ll be travelling to Washington on Tuesday to begin trade & security negotiations with Trump.

  • King Charles will deliver the throne speech to Canadian Parliament later this month (likely the 26th or 27th). This will be the first time the sitting monarch has delivered the Canadian throne speech since Queen Elizabeth in 1977.

  • His new cabinet will be announced in about a week-and-a-half. No details offered on its makeup.

  • He ruled out any kind of formal coalition with the NDP or Bloc.
 
www.ctvnews.ca

Conservative MP gives up seat for Pierre Poilievre to run in byelection

A Conservative MP is giving up his seat to allow Pierre Poilievre to run in a byelection after Prime Minister Mark Carney said he’d be ready to call one 'as soon as possible.'
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Looks like Pierre has found his seat—and he’s not taking any chances. It’s a rural Albertan rising where the CPC took 82% of the vote.

Carney has also indicated he won’t play any games and will call a bye-election ASAP.
 
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