monkeyman512

@monkeyman512@lemmy.world

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Best option for hosting ebooks and audiobooks?⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago⁩:

  I have used audiobook shelf to read a couple of PDF files. Seemed to work fine. I mostly use it for audio books.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Audible unveils plans to use AI voices to narrate audiobooks⁩ ⁨⁨5⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:

  I find the constant stream of people hyper focused on the worst possible outcome tiresome and frustrating. But instead of responding with that, I intentionally tried to express compassion and concern for a complete stranger. But because this is the Internet, naturally people interpret my actions with the worst possible intent.

  That being said, how are you doing? Have anything fun you are looking forward to?

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Audible unveils plans to use AI voices to narrate audiobooks⁩ ⁨⁨6⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:

  Your view seems to be hyper focused on the most pessimistic way of interpreting things. Are you doing OK? Seriously, I know how easy it is for everything going on to overwhelm you with negativity. How are you doing?

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Audible unveils plans to use AI voices to narrate audiobooks⁩ ⁨⁨6⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:

  I think it would be a good idea to do a section of your work with and without AI modification. Then have people listen to both and give feedback. Good to find out if people like the modifications before you do a tone of work.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Audible unveils plans to use AI voices to narrate audiobooks⁩ ⁨⁨6⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:

  That depends entirely on how profitable it is and how much they can get authors onboard.

  I do agree that a good narrator delivers a performance that adds the work. James Marster will always be Harry Dresden in my head.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Why is coal and fossil fuels still used?⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago⁩:

  I’ve seen some videos talking about iron based battery tech. My understanding is that is doesn’t wear out nearly as fast as lithium based tech and less of a fire risk. Downside is that it is less energy dense, so doesn’t work for mobile applications. But that shouldn’t be a problem for stationary applications, like the power grid.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Hot sauce is for Dad to protect his food from scavenging by lesser beings⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago⁩:

  Mostly, but not entirely.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Hot sauce is for Dad to protect his food from scavenging by lesser beings⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago⁩:

  Also as you get older and your nervous system degrades things are perceived as being bland. So add spicy because people will frequently choose pain over boredom.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨[deleted]⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  True. This may actually be a boon to smaller devoplers who can sell games for less money because there development costs are less ambitious.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨[deleted]⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  Yeah, prices will only go down if sales go down massively. And since video games are likely being used as an emotional coping mechanism, that seems unlikely.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Generative AI is not replacing jobs or hurting wages at all, economists claim⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  I would guess the AI capabilities were over sold and even when it can do useful work it still requires a lot of human hand holding. It’s like a very enthusiastic intern, very motivated but you need to double check it’s work.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Moving servers and rack equipment⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  If you have mechanical HDD you may want to get a foam lined case and anti static bags. That should be the best approach to avoid drive damage.

  As for leaving things in the rack, I am concerned that road vibration could walk screws out. That would be bad.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨What should I do if someone applied to a job at a company I work at without being able to legally work in my country?⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  I understand that your concerned for the person, but simply telling them that they need to produce proof before you can go any further seems fine.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨As a child of the 90s we grew up with PC Political Correctness. Is that WOKE but just in a different form?⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  Basically it is the trendy word to say, “This thing does not align to my narrow world view and is therefore bad and wrong.”

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Hype-fueling science fiction or plausible scenarios?⁩ ⁨⁨4⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  I think a part of the problem with current AI is that it’s trying to be an expert on all things. Humans can have similar issues, were they are legitimately an expert in one field and makes them over confident in other areas. So current AI is a better bit then a newb at lots of things and over confident. Haveing models with more focused training would improve how useful they are.

  Like your example, it would be great to have an AI that is focused on how to do good research and doesn’t try to be an “expert” on anything else.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨ChatGPT spends 'tens of millions of dollars' on people saying 'please' and 'thank you', but Sam Altman says it's worth it⁩ ⁨⁨4⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  I have been using it for documentation a lot recently. I find tweaking/correcting it’s 70% correct comments to be less time/effort than writing it myself from nothing. I think part of it is using Cunningham’s law on myself.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨ChatGPT spends 'tens of millions of dollars' on people saying 'please' and 'thank you', but Sam Altman says it's worth it⁩ ⁨⁨4⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  I don’t think it’s about anthropomorphizing the tool, it’s about expressing appreciation for the tool. Showing appreciation to a wrench may being as simple as making sure that you clean, oil, and properly put it away when your done using it. The tool is not a conscious entity, but the mindset of appreciation will make you more likely to properly care for the object resulting it being useful to you for longer.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨ChatGPT spends 'tens of millions of dollars' on people saying 'please' and 'thank you', but Sam Altman says it's worth it⁩ ⁨⁨4⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  Yeah. AI is an interesting tool. I have good success in asking for mostly small specific bits of functionality that I then integrate into a larger script. It also helps with rubber duck programing by requiring me to more clearly specify requirements.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Krebs throws himself on the grenade, resigns from SentinelOne after Trump revokes clearances⁩ ⁨⁨4⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  No, he is being attacked because he publicly contradicted Trump. If do anything Trump perceives as “making him look bad”, he will attack you.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨The hard to pick fruit tastes less sweet⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago⁩:

  I think you are confusing effort/reward with the issue of autonomy. You may personally find the less “rewarding” thing more enjoyable because you were empowered to make the choice.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨[deleted]⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago⁩:

  Freedom of speech is a tool for society. All tools can be used for nefarious purposes.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Are Nintendo's $80 online game prices a result of tariffs or is Nintendo just using them as an excuse to price gouge as corporations do?⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago⁩:

  Buy a Steam deck OLED and play Holo Knight.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨DOGE Plans to Rebuild SSA Codebase in Months, Risking Benefits and System Collapse⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago⁩:

  So was what I said. I was presenting a hypothetical way they justify their ridiculous claims by doing something else ridiculous.

  But conveying tone in text is difficult, so I’m not surprised you missed what I was going for.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨DOGE Plans to Rebuild SSA Codebase in Months, Risking Benefits and System Collapse⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago⁩:

  To be fair. We assume “months” means less than 2 years. But 10 years can also be “months”, and is probably a more realistic timeline.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨DOGE Plans to Rebuild SSA Codebase in Months, Risking Benefits and System Collapse⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago⁩:

  The reason is that it takes a lot of emotional intelligence and strength to admit that you have been scammed. These people will find it less emotionally painful to deny reality then admit their mistakes.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Why are Maries Sues hated while Gary Stus are loved?⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago⁩:

  A Mary Sue is about unearned skill. A person who is just magically good at everything. People don’t like it because in the real world you generally have to work hard, struggle, and sacrifice to achieve significant things. Same reason most people don’t like trust fund babies. They didn’t earn it.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Sometimes the advice "just be yourself" is bad advice.⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  Sounds like your just optimizing for efficiency over peak performance. That a form of “best self”.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨[deleted]⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  Therapy is probably a good idea regardless. If you spent your life “in the wrong body”, I would imagine it would still leave you with thousands of small mental wounds that add up. Granted, finding the right therapist can be an ordeal.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Can I lose a beer belly working out one day a week?⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  More information if your interested: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyqKj7LwU2RulAjHczohbx…

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨JetKVM's Source Code is now public! ✨⁩ ⁨⁨4⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  As for food functionality it is very comparable to software remote control of a computer. There are 3 key features that stand out:

  • It does not rely on the target machine being booted into the OS. This means you can access it even if it crashes or locks up.
  • It can “push” the power button on the machine. This requires an accessory that plugs into the motherboard. So you can force a machine off or cold boot a system.
  • You can mount a boot ISO. This is like having a bootable flash drive in the target machine so you can install an OS remotely.