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Cake day: August 1st, 2023

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  • Don’t sell yourself short. That’s an impressive, useful skill set. Not everyone could acquire the same skills you have just by watching. And not everyone can muster the motivation and confidence to even attempt new things. And then there is the aspect that you chose to take advantage of the expertise around you. On the other end of the spectrum, you could have ended up like me with a completely shit character build where I dumped most of my stat points into being a nerd long before I knew how the game was played. Being a walking wikipedia and chatgpt-level bullshitter is quickly being obsoleted. But it will be decades before we have robots that will fix your shitter.





  • That point is when you run out of fucks. The world and all its shitty people are exhausting. You are pushed and pulled in 15 different directions. Eventually, the energy to deal with all of it depletes and you start prioritizing. Less and less actually matters. Eventually, nothing matters any more when you crawl into your grave. Did the problem get solved? Meh.




  • Computers to the rescue. AI succinctification:

    Here’s a distilled version of the article:

    Russian Psyops: Poisoning Online Communities

    Russia has developed an effective online tactics game, using cheap and widespread methods to manipulate public opinion and sow discord. Their goal is to create an environment where no online space feels safe or trustworthy.

    Tactics:

    • Creating fake accounts to spread false information and ignite conflicts
    • Targeting sensitive topics like race, politics, and hobbies to exploit emotions and provoke reactions
    • Posting “clueless” comments to elicit responses from genuine users, then fueling the resulting flame wars
    • Playing both sides by promoting opposing views with a mix of truth and disinformation

    Consequences:

    • Fracturing English-speaking communities and eroding trust online
    • Normalizing toxic behavior and making it seem like “just how things are”
    • Disrupting healthy discussions and debates, creating an atmosphere of hopelessness and cynicism

    The Threat:

    Russia’s online psyops campaign is a real and significant threat to global democracy and community cohesion. By recognizing this threat and taking steps to mitigate its effects, we can work towards preserving the integrity and safety of online spaces.