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[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I'm 90% sure it's something to do with the stock market, buy backs and companies having to do cryptic shit to keep up with a fake value to their shares

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago

What do you expect? Half of these decision makers are complete idiots that are just good at making money and think that that means they are smarter than anyone who makes less than them. They then see some new hyped up tech, they chat with ChatGPT and they are dump enough to be floored by it's "intelligence" and now they think it can replace workers but since it's still early, they assume that it will quickly surpass the workers. So in their mind, firing ten programmers and saving like two million a year, while only spending maybe a few tens of thousands a year on AI will be a crazy success that will show how smart they are. And as time goes on and the AI gets better, they will save even more money. So why spend more money to help the programmers improve, when you can just fire them and spend a fraction of it on AI?

[–] [email protected] 19 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Also is substack the new meduim? I cant keep up with these freemium wordpress/blog clones.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Why do people always have to use some freemium offering when there's an opensource, self-hosted or already hosted variant out there? I don't get it. Just riding the wave I guess.

Anti Commercial-AI license

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 day ago (1 children)

My guess? The freemium stuff gives the promise of $$ after a certain level of popularity. And they make it VERY easy to use.

Personally, ive been thinking of using writefreely for its seamless integration of fediverse...but I really dont have a lot to say in the traditional space. IE screaming at the wailing wall (or at least it feels like screaming at the wailing wall).

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Does a writefreely instance appear on lemmy as a community with posts written by the author? That would be so cool, and would go in the right direction of integrating different kinds of social media in one client.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I may test it out. I believe it will at least work with RSS and Piefed.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago

Right now? They’ve been doing this for two years!

[–] [email protected] -4 points 1 day ago (3 children)

You know, it'll be a boomerang because really I've hoarded all information that is actually worth a damn and nothing's really going on in America. Such a boring country. You know, and I think these mass shooters are just kids that are bored, and disturbed, but definitely bored. All work and no play, makes a dull boy. These services that are ran by AI are not even anything that I need. I don't even know how the hype train really gets its funding. Other than more hype, but eventually some dumbass is going to be left with the bag and I think we're approaching that. I think the bursting bubble is coming. I recommend installing Linux on your computer. the Circle Jerk of Dumb Fuckery is coming to an end. And when I think about the government, it's fucking useless. So I don't need big tech and I don't need the government. I mean I do but I don't. It's like, thanks for nothing. So when I say to the billionaire, it's your move, Jackass. I'm really implying that he's got a go-full, totalitarian in order to get me to move on the chess board. America has always maintained this fake-ass democracy by managing perception, but if people around the world actually saw what our governments willing to do, the people in other countries would want to divorce themselves from the Yankee and then eventually they will grab the reins of their own countries and the imperialist empire of soft power America will dissolve. Which is the accelerationism that I would like because it's time to bust out the guillotine. Let the suckers fall let shit fall apart. It's getting to a point. I just think about Salazar in Portugal. I think the rich people will try to stir up some kind of civil war nonsense, but it seems like we're headed there though, but I don't know how that will all pan out. But I mean, I know the right wing idiots are just reactionary, and it's because their broke as fuck. You give em cookie and they'll calm down. The simple mind is sometimes cute and sometimes scary.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago

I don't know how long you've been up, but it's time to step away and go to sleep.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I could not comprehend what you were up to telling us.

But the summary is:

The key essence of this post is a deeply disillusioned and angry critique of modern American society, government, and technology. The author expresses a sense of frustration with the perceived emptiness, manipulation, and decay of U.S. institutions—seeing democracy as a facade, tech innovation as overhyped and hollow, and the government as ineffective. They convey a desire for systemic collapse or radical upheaval (accelerationism), suggesting that elites will soon resort to authoritarianism to maintain control. There’s also an undercurrent of socio-political pessimism, nihilism, and rejection of both corporate and state power—coupled with a belief that the current system is unsustainable and nearing a breaking point.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago

I likewise had trouble understanding it, so because I am lazy I asked ChatGPT what to make of it, and it said:


The passage you've shared expresses a deep sense of disillusionment with various aspects of modern society, including technology, government, and cultural dynamics. Here's a summarized interpretation of the key themes:


Disillusionment with Technology and AI

The speaker criticizes the overhyped nature of AI services, suggesting that they are unnecessary and driven more by marketing than genuine utility. There's a belief that these technologies are not truly beneficial and may eventually lead to disappointment for those who invested in them.


Frustration with American Society

The speaker describes America as a "boring country," attributing issues like mass shootings to boredom and a lack of meaningful engagement among youth. There's a sense that societal problems are being ignored or mishandled, leading to a desire for significant change.


Cynicism Towards Government and Big Tech

The speaker expresses a deep mistrust of both the government and large technology companies, viewing them as ineffective or harmful. There's a call for individuals to become more self-reliant and skeptical of these institutions.


Desire for Radical Change

The speaker advocates for a dramatic transformation of the current system, likening it to a "bursting bubble." There's a reference to historical events, like the actions of Salazar in Portugal, as examples of how entrenched systems can be upended.


Critique of Political Extremes

The speaker acknowledges the reactionary nature of certain political groups, attributing their behavior to economic hardship. There's a recognition that simple solutions can sometimes pacify complex issues, but also a warning about the potential dangers of oversimplification.


This passage reflects a profound sense of frustration and a call for introspection and change in the face of perceived societal stagnation and dysfunction.

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