Why “social” is being discussed
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I really don't think time in this particular type is a factor. None of what I've heard or read has anything to do with familiarity with its unique systems. Everything sounds lik…
by mrngld · Sep 11, 2026
Honestly, this is a perfect use-case for the old MacPros (2009-2012) with the dual Xeon configuration – they are notorious for their loud fans and exhorbitant powerbills . You c…
by ProllyInfamous · Sep 11, 2026
Although Bluesky is tiny, they are the biggest and most stable proponent of letting users control their feed. Even if they don't grow big, being half the size of a toxic social…
by Zigurd · Sep 11, 2026
> harmful effects of AI on minors Which is dwarfed by the harmful effects of social media (engagement farming). Frankly, I’m not sure what you’re referring to. I think the artic…
by fn-mote · Sep 11, 2026
> Reducing/replacing/automating highly complex work is fundamentally a good thing, it might be the case that society is not ready for the consequences of it, those are…
by bayindirh · Sep 11, 2026
This falls short because not being forced into chit-chat and music is very pleasant, but chatting with LLMs instead of collaborating with other people on a project is not. These…
by duskdozer · Sep 11, 2026
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A society is a group of individuals involved in persistent social interaction or a large social group sharing the same spatial or social territory, typically subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations. Societies are characterized by patterns of relationships between individuals who share a distinctive culture and institutions; a given society may be described as the sum total of such relationships among its constituent members. Read more on Wikipedia