betanumerus
@betanumerus@lemmy.ca
- Comment on Marie Curie 3 days ago:
She became famous while in France, married to a Curie, having daughters named Curie, winning Nobel prizes with her husband while there, and spending the rest of her life there. I don’t think it’s about a Polish curse, it’s about which name was more practical and natural for her to use, and being famous well beyond Poland. Curie is indeed easier to pronounce and more memorable in both French and English, and it’s common for famous people to go by their easiest name by choice (Bill vs William, John vs Jonathan, etc.). This in no way reduces her original name. Famous actors even look to have a stage (public) name to help them be more famous.
- Comment on Butter made from carbon tastes like the real thing, gets backing from Bill Gates 3 days ago:
Bill Gates? Is that the same Bill Gates that became famous and wealthy for his extensive knowledge of butter?
- Comment on YSK that despite being outside of US jurisdiction, Lego has dropped diversity and inclusion terminology from its annual report 4 days ago:
As far as I know, China doesn’t bow to MAGA racism.
- Comment on YSK that despite being outside of US jurisdiction, Lego has dropped diversity and inclusion terminology from its annual report 4 days ago:
Not buying from companies that bow to MAGA. Also, I’m still waiting for bricks made with recycled plastic.
- Comment on AI industry horrified to face largest copyright class action ever certified 1 week ago:
I myself don’t allow my data to be used for AI, so is anyone did, they do owe me a boatload of gold coins. That’s just my price.
- Comment on Expand North! So much room up there. 1 week ago:
Who are you running and hiding from?
- Comment on YSK: US Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem publically bragged about killing her puppy 1 week ago:
I wonder if krist would be trainable or worth anything in an ethics class.
- Comment on Popup Ads in Your Pickup Truck? RAM Trucks Now Feature Scammy Ads on the Center Display 1 week ago:
If they can in a crash, they can blame it on the advertisers’ distraction. Insurers will love that.
- Comment on ‘We didn’t vote for ChatGPT’: Swedish Prime Minister under fire for using AI 1 week ago:
There are humans behind AI and unless you know exactly who they are, AI is not worth its weight in gold.
- Comment on ICE agents pointed guns at a US citizen when she walked out on to her yard to ask why they were arresting her (legal immigrant) partner. 1 week ago:
There is no greater flake than a butt-hurt, racist conservative. That’s why political correctness exists, to protect their feelings.
- Comment on Gamers Bombard Visa & MasterCard With Emails and Calls Over Steam and itch.io Censorship 2 weeks ago:
Wow. Imagine being able to buy a video game online with a credit card, without even moving from your seat! You don’t even have to drive to the video store to rent it!
- Comment on US condemns French inquiry into Elon Musk's social media platform X/Twitter. 3 weeks ago:
By condemning this, the “US” is shooting itself in the foot.
- Comment on New Executive Order:AI must agree on the Administration views on Sex,Race, cant mention what they deem to be Critical Race Theory,Unconscious Bias,Intersectionality,Systemic Racism or "Transgenderism 3 weeks ago:
The last thing I want is for AI to speak for me.