How can we prepare for ASI by Vinny_93 in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[-] Vinny_93@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

I am in the hopeful side. Maybe an ASI can quickly analyze our issues and interfere. ASI might spit out any plans to improve everyone's life but if the people in power ignore all of the advice because they'll no longer be in power, nothing will really change except now there's an ASI using huge amounts of electricity.

Considering how everything's going, I honestly think an ASI won't make anything worse happen than the current state of affairs.

How can we prepare for ASI by Vinny_93 in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[-] Vinny_93@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago

Until humanity unites there is no 'we' who can do anything. We are currently too busy polarising, fighting and reinforcing poverty. If AGI ever arrives, it'll most likely be weaponised or used to make rich people richer.

If ASI runs out of control, we can only hope it'll be a nice god and doesn't immediately see humans are a disease and try to kill us off.

It's, at this point, hubris to assume AGI/ASI wants anything to do with us.

What did you think of that ludicrous display last night? by Vinny_93 in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[-] Vinny_93@lemmy.world 4 points 5 days ago

I think most defensive midfielders have committed fouls they aren't necessarily proud of. What you don't see in the image is that the ball is actually quite close. This was not an attack on Alonso per se, although it was not at all a clean attempt either.

Thing is, with football you have the kind of player that just doesn't play with finesse and relies on being tough in duels, no backing down. De Jong was one of those.

These days, especially with VAR, you see a lot more deliberate kicks to Achilles tendons, knees, thighs, that get awarded direct reds. De Jong should've had a red card that day. But a red somewhere in your career shouldn't mean you can never work in football again.

What did you think of that ludicrous display last night? by Vinny_93 in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[-] Vinny_93@lemmy.world 4 points 5 days ago

Xabi Alonso, current coach of Bayer Leverkusen and Nigel de Jong, current director of football of the Dutch Football Organization KNVB.

DNA by Vinny_93 in c/science_memes@mander.xyz
[-] Vinny_93@lemmy.world 210 points 1 month ago

Should we point out that in this context it's 'save', not 'safe'? If you're going to correct someone's spelling, make sure your own is impeccable.

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Feel like I'm slipping (just a vent) (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 month ago by Vinny_93@lemmy.world to c/mentalhealth@lemmy.world
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Hey welcome to my ramble of the day.

Lately I've been very aware of how every day I accomplish a little less and have more trouble getting through an evening without drinking.

Christmas is coming up and I'm spending it in Switzerland with my brother-in-law. All good, you'd say. Except both me and my wife are running on fumes. We are both super tired. We've discussed skipping it but we cannot do this to my mother-in-law. She doesn't often get both her kids together and she's had a rough year.

In any event, looking at my progress over the past few weeks I feel like I'm doing a little worse every day and just that realization is making me kind of depressed.

So before I get all kinds of recommendations, here's my current game plan:

  • I've registered with a psychologist (not in the USA so insurance is not an issue)
  • My employer knows of evening and they are very supportive. I haven't been working since beginning of September)
  • I intend to take it very easy in Switzerland and try to relax around the other days of Christmas as well. Beginning of January will be super chill for me.

Thanks for bearing with me. I really hope to improve in the next year.

Anon gets plastered by Vinny_93 in c/greentext@sh.itjust.works
[-] Vinny_93@lemmy.world 113 points 1 month ago

I've seen unproductive people succeed simply because they show up early and leave late while doing less than average work. It's all about appearances.

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Having bad moments vs having good moments (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 month ago by Vinny_93@lemmy.world to c/mentalhealth@lemmy.world
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Hey there, thanks for taking the time to read. I've been feeling bad for some time now and figured now is a good a time as any to share.

I am having a pretty serious issue with activating myself lately. I've been sidelined from work since the beginning of September. In this time I've been speaking to several healthcare professionals and colleagues. I'm currently in the process of finding a therapist.

I've recently drawn the conclusion that I do not sometimes have bad days, I'm pretty much down every day but I have moments that I'm fine. The fine moments are getting more scarce though...

Today I am writing to you because my mind does not know what it wants. I can't decide if I wanna call my friends and have a beer or if I want to curl up on my bed and cry.

Anyway, that was what I wanted to share. Thanks for reading.

Could an American please prove me wrong? by Vinny_93 in c/lemmyshitpost@lemmy.world
[-] Vinny_93@lemmy.world 134 points 5 months ago

Maybe this is this Yugoslavia I've been hearing about. I can never find it on the map.

Shirtless by Vinny_93 in c/memes@lemmy.ml
[-] Vinny_93@lemmy.world 93 points 5 months ago

This is the type of action where it matters what the dude looks like.

Aluminum by Vinny_93 in c/science_memes@mander.xyz
[-] Vinny_93@lemmy.world 129 points 5 months ago

A-lu-min-i-um

thats crazy by Vinny_93 in c/memes@lemmy.ml
[-] Vinny_93@lemmy.world 108 points 6 months ago

It was the FBI who released this info. You'd kinda think there'd be no need to publicly share this kind of info because it is not relevant and not great for surviving family members.

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Headphone choice (lemmy.world)
submitted 7 months ago by Vinny_93@lemmy.world to c/budgetaudiophile@lemmy.world
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/16623544

Hey all, I've narrowed it down to 3 options: AKG K371 (at €149) AKG K361 (at €104) AKG K182 (at €69)

Use case is just at my desk. I have CX Wireless for on the road and wireless listening.

I like a full low end and defined, crisp highs. I mostly listen to soft easy listening like Mazzy Star or rougher rock bands like Evanescence, Bad Omens etc. I also listen to melodic electronic music.

I've read a lot of reviews and I can't really decide on the soundstage. For this I've chosen AKG because I have the K512 mk2's now and I've been very pleased with them.

As for comfort, I need them not to clamp after an hour or two. I don't mind having to pause every now and then.

Any other recommendations welcome.

But bottom line, I think 69 for the K182 is a great deal even though the K3x1s might be better cans.

Not since 2014 😤 by Vinny_93 in c/bikinibottomtwitter@lemmy.world
[-] Vinny_93@lemmy.world 98 points 11 months ago

If only batteries where still that easy to replace. I'd never buy a new phone again.

What's a good and non patronising way to help my neighbour out by Vinny_93 in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[-] Vinny_93@lemmy.world 95 points 1 year ago

My two cents: bottom line she needs the cash, and fast. Don't worry about pride. Don't have her do your garden work if you're not hiring her because of her skills.

You can ask if there is anything you can do to help and don't be vague about wanting to give financial support. If she says she won't take your money, call it a loan. Make it very clear the the first priority is that this cat is healthy and the kid has a nice birthday. Money, pride, all that stuff comes not even second. Not even third.

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Green or red? Mid-range gpu decisions (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 year ago by Vinny_93@lemmy.world to c/buildapc@lemmy.world
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Looking to upgrade my trusty 1070Ti. I use my pc for RPGs (Borderlands, Hogwarts Legacy) , VR fps (Alyx, Arizona Sunshine) and VR simracing (F1 23).

Deciding between ASUS Dual 4070 (@ €600) or ASUS TUF 7800XT.

Benchmarks don't really tell the whole story because they rarely include DLSS3, but the games I play don't really support that anyway. TUF is a better cooler, but bulkier.

I can also just not buy anything and wait for the 4070 Super to come along.

Thoughts?

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