Plantfoodclock

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[–] Plantfoodclock@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

If I remember correctly, I think another major hurdle is the feedback loop part (prosthetic inputs to neural connections). We have some relative understanding of having machines to act in how we intend, but without that loop, still leads to a lot of errors. I don't mean full simulation of the sensorium to mimic having your arm back, but the minimal amount necessary for fluid movement without conscious visual monitoring.

[–] Plantfoodclock@lemmy.world 7 points 7 months ago

If you have both, America becomes a big spider. I think that's preferable to America with udders or quad-dick.

[–] Plantfoodclock@lemmy.world 1 points 7 months ago

Yeah my bad, that's what I get for writing comments after working till midnight.

[–] Plantfoodclock@lemmy.world 6 points 7 months ago

I'm not entirely confident in my answer but I think my initial issue with Disco Elysium when I first tried to play it was because I expected the typical high action and quick cause-and-effect outcomes I'm used to in most RPGs. At least IMO, most RPG choices in games usually end up with a relatively clear outcome, whereas DE felt more gradual. Similarly, DE is more detective than action, which might sometimes benefit from gradual clues all coming together.

Not to say anyone is wrong for not liking this approach, it does take a bit of commitment to engage with it. But I think being willing to engage with it on its level might make the initial hump more bearable. I've honestly come to enjoy the slower approach of DE, but refreshing compared to everything else.

[–] Plantfoodclock@lemmy.world 10 points 7 months ago (2 children)

At the very least, it's not a live feeding. I personally couldn't do that myself, even though it's a natural process and normal enrichment for many animals.

I personally can't criticize too harshly on the zoo though. At the end of the day, zoos aren't generally money makers (to the best of my knowledge) and their animals need to be cared for. If anything, I'm more judgmental of owners who may willingly donate healthy pets (perhaps those with unhealthy or close to death pets are more understandable).

I do wonder if this some kind of publicity stunt. It has to be cheaper and easier just to get cash donations for livestock right? Less costs for euthanasia and you can buy in bulk. I'm sure they wouldn't say no to free food for their animals but it feels like a weird angle to draw attention to the zoo. Maybe some of this nuance is lost in translation between Dutch and English news media.

[–] Plantfoodclock@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago

I like playing as Yosuke too, but it's hard to keep playing as him as it's an Assassins creed game so much of the open world relies on being agile and climbing, which he can do somewhat but not enough that I don't need to switch to Naoe (really fun doing a leap of faith with him though, I expected they'd just spawn me on the ground). It is nice being a one man army and all but really, his only use value is when I want to have an easy fight and the handful of quests/activities that necessitate him. His character doesn't feel like an afterthought but he doesn't feel like his play style is fully utilized.

Generally, I'm still happy with having the two different characters for different gameplay, but I just wished I had more reason to play as both instead of sticking to one and switching when it's necessary.

[–] Plantfoodclock@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

They need little goggles. That's lab safety 101

[–] Plantfoodclock@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I couldn't fully get through 3 to the very end but when I was playing, I had to turn off subtitles and dialogue audio to get through it without cringing the entire way through. Rough story aside, lot of the humour of 3 felt dated at the time of release whereas 2 /TPS still fit the humor at the time, which I lets me still appreciate it now. Course, it also helped the general stories for 2 and TPS were also enjoyable.

[–] Plantfoodclock@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

My 14 year old cat has ckd and my biggest fear is that I won't be there when she eventually passes. Since I've adopted her when she was 8, she hasn't been too friendly with other people or animals besides me, so I don't know who else would be able to give her comfort when she has to go (knowing of course, that's not usually cat behavior when they get close to death).

And I just want to make sure she feels loved until the very end.

[–] Plantfoodclock@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Finally started graduate school and seems pretty okay so far. Haven't been able to connect much to my cohort, but a bit closer with my actual area. I'm not too down about that given I'm trying to treat this as a job than as school, and have always been shy and anxious (though not so much anymore). It'll just be something that comes naturally over time I hope as my nerves settle down a bit and Im able to meet more people in the department and in my classes.

Trying to learn Python then leapfrog from that to do more advanced analyses with AI. Good and bad, good as it seems to give me a bit of an edge on my cohort (not to validate my worth on my status to others) but bad as I didn't really expect to be doing this so early and no one has any real resources to learn. So it's up to myself to figure it out.

[–] Plantfoodclock@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Only since I came back from shopping today has she been more receptive to laying in my lap (apparently got into a fight with my other cat while I was out).. but she's been enjoying her little spot on top of the freezer. I'm glad she's comfortable in our new place, but I will miss the days where she'd cuddle in my lap until she fell asleep. 😿

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