decended_being

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What is one moral you have that most people don't agree with? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago

I agree with the addendum, "... Given the current outlook on the world / our society / what that sentient being would be forced to endure."

I believe there is a possible, though highly improbable future (or, more likely alien world) that exists where it is moral to create sentience because there is significantly less suffering. Where sentient beings care for the well-being of each other.

What's the best way of dealing with Maga hatred, white power, genocide denial and other things you see a Lemmy user espousing? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 22 points 5 days ago (6 children)

Sometimes, it's not about changing their mind, but influencing the many others who are less certain in their beliefs who are just reading along.

Inside ICE Air: Flight Attendants on Deportation Planes Say Disaster Is “Only a Matter of Time” in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

Or didn't have the critical thinking to understand that even though it's not exactly the same methods - cattle cars, gas chambers, death marches, concentration camps - It's still the same thing.

The EU Open Source Solutions Catalogue is now live in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 week ago

The United States of America is...

Run by...

Well, you see we have a dumb, narcissistic, destructive, bigoted dictator. And the trade wars he is flaming make people want to not contribute to the economy of the US.

In essence and response to your question, Trump.

Garmin Connect+ Paid Subscription: Actually Worth It? (Hands-On!) | DC Rainmaker in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Yeah, this move effectively ensures that my next watch / fitness tracker will not be a Garmin. Which sucks because I really enjoy my FR945.

I may need to upsize from my TKL in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

https://images.app.goo.gl/tauZ

Huh, not my preferred method. I wish I learned typing on Dvorak, but I use a 96% ANSI keychron and I'm pleased with it.

Minneapolis City Council passes ban on landlords using algorithms to set rent in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

I can't keep going with that much hope

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Minneapolis City Council passes ban on landlords using algorithms to set rent (kstp.com)
 

The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday approved an ordinance that would prohibit landlords from employing algorithms to set rent and vacancy rates.

The proposed ordinance would specifically ban the use of algorithms that use “non-public competitor data.” It passed by an 11-2 vote.

Wonsley said many of the corporate property management companies that use this technology operate student housing complexes around the University of Minnesota. College students are “particularly vulnerable to exploitation,” she said, because they’re often first-time renters who are constrained to living near campus.

Another Timeline in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 week ago

Genuinely: snacks and a family photo. Maybe my favorite pen.

Commerce Secretary Urges Fox News Viewers To Buy Tesla Stock: ‘Elon Musk Is Probably the Best Person To Bet On!’ in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 44 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

Genuinely asking, isn't that market manipulation? Seems like Ramping to me.

Actions designed to artificially raise the market price of listed securities and give the impression of voluminous trading in order to make a quick profit.

If you could change one thing about the TV show you're watching now, what would it be? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Stargate Universe, too?

LPT: Wisdom tooth removal in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago

I have four wisdom teeth, one at each 'corner.' My dentist said, "Oh yeah, you've got a big mouth. You could fit a few more in there."

So I think I'm fine for now, but I can't wait until we can easily implant additional chompers!

What's your favourite social media platform? (not counting Lemmy) in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I'm following some hashtags and find that many posts with them are in languages I don't know. Is there a way to keep posts to the languages I do know?

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