That's because it's not only poorly marketed but also a completely awful idea. It's 8-minute shows, chunks so small that it's hard to get invested because a full season can be less than a feature-length movie but has the ambitions of one. Some episodes are actually less than 8 minutes, most show concepts are horrid (they relaunched Punk'd!) and the people at the helm are... unusual.
My favorite quote from that: "When I ask Whitman what TV shows she watches, she responds, “I’m not sure I’d classify myself as an entertainment enthusiast.”"
It's pretty obvious that the fine won't be $500B since it was likely set that high specifically so when it's knocked down it doesn't go to something absurd like $1,000. However, I do hope this sees some traction, especially as Facebook is now fully moving forward with its plan to merge Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook.
I get their desire to have the fight be a fair one instead of Epic rallying its positively massive fanbase to suddenly start viewing Apple as the bad guy... but I also don't think it'll be that relevant to the court case. Both companies have the best lawyers money can buy, I'm sure they'll be able to throw out any "but think of the fans, look how mad they are" accusations.
To put it in very non-scientific terms: people love an underdog. If your business is flourishing and someone leaves a negative review, eh, you're doing good. But if I see someone do a 3-star for some corner bodega that just happens to be one that I visit - oh, I must right this wrong with a 5-star review.
It's impossible for my instincts not to kick in and push me into rooting for the 'little guy' or someone who's been unfairly wronged. (Whether they were wronged fairly or unfairly is a matter my instincts leave for later.)
Twitter, in and of itself, isn't exactly a platform for useful discourse. A journalist leaning to a certain end of a political spectrum starting a civil conversation with a journalist on the other end of the spectrum would likely lead to both of them getting accosted by readers asking why they're talking to "the enemy" or something like that.
I do think journalists need to mix with circles that are out of their bubble. I don't, however, find Twitter to be the most crucial platform for that. Talk in person, communicate in opinion pieces and clash ideas. Just don't let it be filtered through hundreds of users shouting about how the other side is bad.
I remember this being described in Bruce Schneier's book. When I first read it, I was terrified. Now, seeing them in action, I'm closer to dejected. Most methods of avoiding them aren't easy or practical enough to be used by the layman, hell, most laymen don't even know what stingrays are. These are incredibly tough to protect against on a mass scale.
What is his plan for Hong Kong moving forward? I'd be interested to see what a local activist thinks could be a solution to their "China problem", especially considering that a country as big and powerful isn't going to simply back off. His fight is a tough one and I have great respect for a person so young to commit to it so fully.
It's a selfish motive, sure, but higher in this comment section, people are pointing to California as an example of people depleting groundwater. It's not just something that happens because of drug production, people are often depleting resources to live, especially in places that are less than optimal for human settlements.
Quite a few on this list are sci-fi legends but I'm most glad to see the tail-end: both Maria Machado and Jemisin are amazing voices who write thick and lush prose, something that sci-fi lacks sometimes. Charlie Jane Anders, meanwhile, is delightfully off-beat and every novel of hers was a pleasant time so far.
In general, I'd recommend to not stick to the oldies. Read a bit of the classics and then venture into the modern stuff, there's a lot to like there. Martha Wells, Matt Wallace, T. Kingfisher, K.B. Wagers, to name a few.
The difference here is an immigrant is coming into the system of their own volition, while black people in the USA are born into the system. Both immigrants and black people (and many other groups indeed) suffer greatly but one has been pushed down for centuries and, while the methods are less obvious now, the economic inequality is rooted deep in the system and will affect people for generations to come.
Well, for that phenomena the opposite could happen just as well. Exploring and picking apart a game to find out that it actually is handcrafted and made with care and precision with some unique techniques used to mask the possible issues would likely result in a higher appreciation for the technical aspects of the game. Now, would that make a person love a game they'd otherwise dislike? (For plot, mechanics or other reasons) No, they'd still dislike it but they'd certainly admire the craftsmanship.
For the case presented in the article, I'd actually feel much less compelled to play StS if I knew there were genuinely unwinnable seeds. It takes away the player's agency to a higher degree than it should and having a run where nothing you do will get you a win means you can't learn from your mistakes or enjoy a win - two of the main purposes. As for having fun with a run, well, being on a doomed ride isn't that fun either, at least compared to a regular StS run.
Maybe they'll also consider not using planned obsolescence and stop sourcing "blood gold"? There was a whole documentary on the latter but the former is the real big offender.
Yeah, you're given an idea of what the people want but of course you're supposed to iterate on it. Like when you ask an average worker - what would make your life better? They'll likely say higher wages. It doesn't meant they just need a pay increase (although that too, of course.) They need more stability, they need certainty and a financial safety net. Anybody asking this question just needs to be aware of the follow-up - extrapolating. It's that simple.
There was a similar thread for Germany here recently, and I remember someone saying that most companies will just start using multi-use plastics instead of single-use ones... without reusing them. Is that really likely or am I not foolish to hope that companies will eventually just research and use more biodegradable materials?
Even HN has this problem where the users themselves stoke outrage in certain topics. For example, 99% of threads are see are great with in-depth discussion and nuanced opinions, even on topics that get flamed on other social media: climate change, gender issues, divisive art and personalities. However, lately I've noticed a huge disconnect between these threads and anything that mentions China/TikTok or solar/wind energy. For some reason, these two specifically seem to push people into baring their teeth.
Quite an interesting read, though the Marvel tidbit left a sour taste in my mouth somehow. I suppose I'm somewhat glad that nsibidi is remembered but, as I understand, it's not what's actually used on screen in Black Panther? I'd much rather see these niche languages and pictograms immortalized in art than simply used as a base for the creation of new ones that are a one-and-done deal.
Yeah, but the majority that actually get around it are those who are already not supporting the government. Millions of others are being brainwashed by the state limiting data. It's an awful implication, considering how vital the internet is to modern life.
It's quite scary to think that some countries can just instantly axe access to important services like that. This time it was, supposedly, a mistake. What if next time they decide to block Wikipedia or something like that? I know they tried to block Telegram before the citizens pushed back.
Can anybody shed some light on how much scientific data can be gleaned or extracted from this? I presume that millennia underwater has rendered much of the chemical data impossible to get?
Not a surprising outcome, considering that the general attitude in Tech Twitter is wanting to learn everything, to get in on the ground floor of cool stuff, etc. It's a harmless-ish prank since the money went to good causes and most people willing to donate just to get in on some app clearly have disposable income. Still misleading and not "victimless" but it's probably the most fun many people have had in this hellish year.
Heh, I expected it to dive into the fact that Skype also had some troubles with claiming E2E without actually implementing it, if I remember correctly. However, seeing a detailed takedown of poor design is always fun. I tend to overlook these things as a user or at least I'm unable to put into words why the design frustrates me, this is helpful.
Therapy and looking inward, through whichever method one prefers. I'm talking about feeling unfulfilled, feeling lost, etc. These aren't things most people can solve with work.
I'm actually a huge supporter of self-improvement as a whole and growth mindsets but I think it can be quite dangerous indeed. Many people use them as a way to avoid facing problems they have or distracting themselves from issues that they can't solve through any amount of learning or working.
It's important to realize that achieving success in your career, learning five languages or building a cool invention aren't free tickets to happiness or fulfillment. At most, they'll make you content for a while and then, like with any happiness source, the joy will diminish and you'll have to do it all again except now you have to try harder as you've already "peaked".
The benefits of self-improvement shouldn't be "self-contained". You're not learning new things just to know them, you should learn them to help people, to make your conversations more interesting, to better understand the things you love. Basically, you should base all your improvement in genuine curiosity and, much as I hate the term, a lust for life. It can't come from feeling unfulfilled.
Most of this would likely bring revelations about insects and plants at most, right? I know new species of insects are discovered pretty regularly while animals are rarer to come by since they're a bit harder to miss.
A lot of people judge him negatively because of what happened post his death: a non-fiction book about him, a feature film, hundreds of imitators, a cult of "hard survival". This lead to people dying, getting malnourished, government funds being spent on rescuing them.
However, he never knew and never will know any of that happened. All he cared about is the journey, how is he possibly responsible for inspiring unprepared people to go into the woods? It's not like he's a still-living lifestyle blogger who goads people into doing this. He's not a hero but he's not deserving of all the flack he gets.
Ah, seeking to mess with Section 230 again, just like with the EARN It Act. Any company that stays headquartered in the USA if this passes is just begging for trouble.
It's sad to see the law moving further and further in favor of corporations either way, though I'm very much not a lawyer and, even after reading all this, can't tell if this is as bad as it sounds.