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It seems more likely that people will get paid more. When companies want to reduce labor costs they usually lay off people, not decrease salaries. We see this happening in FAANG. The remaining workers will not only need to understand their industry domain, but they will also need to be skilled in working with AI tools. People who can do both well will be in demand.

> The "aesthetic" proliferation sounds fun and harmless.

The author's thesis is that these aesthetics have replaced subcultures and that has led to kids being lonely and sad. You can disagree with that, but it seems that you are just ignoring that.

> with a respectful interest and open-mindedness

How is the author being disrespectful to young people? The criticisms are entirely pointed at the content producing machine.

Are you suggesting we send crude oil into space, refine it and then bring back?

None of what you have said is evidence that the intention is to "instill fear".

Also, I am not sure how confidently you can assess the health of Gitlab. Those open positions my not actually be "open". While their revenue was up four months ago, much has changed since then. Their next quarter might be down and they are adjusting now.

> isn't anywhere close to a recession

No one knows where the economy is headed.

> It's a pretty transparent process, frankly.

Except that it is not. Perhaps you are correct, but you really have no evidence their decisions were to maliciously "instill fear". It is equally plausible that they are doing what they think is best for the company and the remaining employees.

So, let me understand your argument. The CEO choose to lay people off in order to scare the remaining employees? To what end?

Also, if the intention was to "instill fear". Why give good severance? Why not give nothing?

What is the battery life of Apple's gaming device?

While I see your point, it is not hard to see the implications of your argument. Should students be allowed to use calculators in basic math? Don't you think they should learn arithmetic and be tested on that? What about reading? Why learn how to read when you can just use a device to read text to you?

Indeed, it sucks to be laid off. But how is company's reducing costs "virtue signaling"?

Unless Snowden has advocated for crypto as an investment I don't see how he is being hypocritical. Has he?

"Let the hate flow through you"

It is not at all clear what you are trying say.

What does any of this have to do with ideology (conservatives vs. progressives)?

She purchased a ticket to an event and was denied entrance. That is contract and the courts may agree with her.

are you saying that i'm being snarky?

Is the snark necessary?

The general public is not trained to recognize or assist people with dementia. Allowing people with dementia to wander around city like NYC seems like a bad idea.

So, justice should be a privilege only to those who can afford lawyers?

I never said that just like no one said "oh no my lazy coworkers might get a bigger bonus!". You seem to insist on mischaracterizing what people say. Why?

You are being very patronizing. Other people in this thread have given reasonable explanations for not liking unions.

You are free to disagree, of course, but being smug about it is rude.

It is sort of obvious, though. Type 1 diabetics require insulin because they cannot produce it. Fasting, of course, will not change that. They must take insulin.

> Maybe AP did not want to create a shitstorm by firing one of the 5 women

And your speculation is backed by evidence? Or are you spreading unconfirmed rumors just like those in this story?

> This guy has oil. This guy can therefore do whatever he likes.

The article explains that as head of state internal law grants him immunity.

Most people, not just VC's, would define a startup as a business which is geared for growth. How is a business that just pays the bills a startup? Isn't that just a small business?

> And that argument is almost always silly. All of these big companies are devoting resources all the time to reducing payroll. It is banged into their heads in MBA schools that "payroll is your biggest expense", and that is a bad thing. With that mindset they are always looking to reduce payroll.

Yes, this strawman you have created is a silly argument. The size of the payroll has nothing to do with it.

The decision to automate or not is decided by profitability. If a worker's wages is less than the cost of automation, then worker is not automated. But once wages exceed the cost of automation the worker will be replaced. So, increasing wages will lead to more automation.

> Finding people that know Perl or want a job writing it.

Indeed. Although writing Perl is not so bad, reading not so much.

> There is no “natural consumption of meat”.

Yes. As you point out the consumption of meat varies greatly across cultures.

So, it is ok for people to lie in court because politicians do it?

> I fervently believe that there's no practical way for government to regulate speech so they shouldn't try.

> I don't mean to imply he shouldn't be penalized in this case.

Those two statements would seem to contradict each other. How can you believe that the government should not try to regulate speech, yet it should still be able to penalize someone for their speech?