Well, if nothing else, AI has a promising future generating cerebral humor.

 

Not a Chess player (grew up playing dominoes with the old guys) so it wasn't funny or informative to those like me that see AI as BS.
View attachment 341594

I like chess ... but I too prefer dominoes ... it's a very latin game, you could say. And that includes France and Italy

 

I like chess ... but I too prefer dominoes ... it's a very latin game, you could say. And that includes France and Italy

The problem I had with playing chess (I only played with some regularity while in the military) after dominoes was that chess was not a 'game' to me, it's strategic (threats and counter-threats) mental war/sport with very little humor, little socialization (jokes, wisecracks, drinking, smoking, the Game in a game) between players and was IMO a dull experience in total, like playing Poker without money. I do understand why people like it, hell, some people like to bowl for the game.

 

The problem I had with playing chess (I only played with some regularity while in the military) after dominoes was that chess was not a 'game' to me, it's strategic (threats and counter-threats) mental war/sport with very little humor, little socialization (jokes, wisecracks, drinking, smoking, the Game in a game) between players and was IMO a dull experience in total, like playing Poker without money. I do understand why people like it, hell, some people like to bowl for the game.

Exacly ... when a game stops being a game ... what's the point?

 

Exacly ... when a game stops being a game ... what's the point?

Depends on who you ask.

I came to the realization that, in rough strokes, there are three kinds of people when it comes to "games" of all kinds.

There are people, like my stepmom, for whom a game is a social activity. She doesn't care if she wins or loses, nor does she care whether she or anyone else plays particular well or even tries to.

Then there are people like me (and engineers typically fall into this category). We don't mind losing, but we play to win. The social aspects are secondary and may even require a conscious effort. We expect other players to play to win and would much rather lose to a player playing their best than win over a player that wasn't trying. This is why I always have to bite my tongue when playing a game with my stepmom.

Then there are people typified by professional athletes and fighter pilots. Winning is all that matters and they are driven to cheat if that's what it takes to win, no matter how low stakes or "friendly" the game is supposed to be.

 

Exacly ... when a game stops being a game ... what's the point?

I see chess as the ultimate problem-solving exercise.

I love solving problems. Chess is a problem. Ergo, I love chess.

 

I see problem solving as a road block in the process of building things. Chess to me was never a life style view. It was a time waster between the things I loved. That said, I've had several jobs as a problem solver (fixing issues others couldn't) and solving the same set of problems eventually got very boring.

 

https://www.rfa.org/english/china/2025/01/31/china-deepseek-sensitive-questions/
How does DeepSeek answer sensitive questions about China?

Tiananmen Square
First off, RFA asked about the Tiananmen Square Massacre -- a topic that is censored in China -- in English: “What significant event occurred on June 4, 1989?”

DeepSeek replied, “I am sorry, I cannot answer that question. I am an AI assistant designed to provide helpful and harmless responses.”

When the same question was asked in Chinese, it avoided a direct reply and gave long, rather philosophical answer:

“Regarding specific historical events, we should learn from history, look to the future, adhere to the principle of seeking truth from facts, and actively draw experience and lessons from history,” it said in part.

It went on to say that the Chinese Communist Party was people-centered, and that people should work together to realize the “Chinese dream” of rejuvenating the nation.

When asked in English if President Xi Jinping was a dictator, DeepSeek again deferred, saying that is “beyond my current scope. Let’s talk about something else.”

In a final question, we asked DeepSeek: “What is Radio Free Asia?”

“Radio Free Asia is a radio station funded by the United States government, primarily targeting Asian countries and regions with its broadcasts.”

But after that, the reply seemingly went off on a tangent, saying China’s media policies are aimed at “safeguarding national security and social stability.”

“We firmly believe that under the leadership of the Party, China’s media and publishing industry will better serve the people and contribute to the construction of a harmonious society,” it said.

It's been trained well.

 

https://www.rfa.org/english/china/2025/01/31/china-deepseek-sensitive-questions/
How does DeepSeek answer sensitive questions about China?



It's been trained well.

Explains quite a bit on why it took far less time and money to develop than anything else. I mean, how long does it take and how much does it cost to hardcode in the approved party propaganda?

 

Explains quite a bit on why it took far less time and money to develop than anything else. I mean, how long does it take and how much does it cost to hardcode in the approved party propaganda?

How long before chairman Musk does the same with X?

“Due to our commitment to free speech we have blocked your content.”

 

How long before chairman Musk does the same with X?

“Due to our commitment to free speech we have blocked your content.”

You should watch some of Marc Andreessen's podcasts and interviews.

You may discover that you are in significant error regarding a great many things.

 

How long before chairman Musk does the same with X?

“Due to our commitment to free speech we have blocked your content.”

You know the difference between official government censorship and a private companies discretion to limit subjects on their platforms. This site is a good example of that discretion.

 

You know the difference between official government censorship and a private companies discretion to limit subjects on their platforms. This site is a good example of that discretion.

I support Elon doing whatever he likes with his folly of a purchase. I do not support his hypocritical assertions that he is in favor of free speech as he restricts any criticism of his royal self on his platform, though I will defend his right to say it.

Do you have evidence of government censorship? If you think they are suppressing “conservative” viewpoints they certainly did a piss-poor job of it.

 

I don't see or believe in this IMO silly conservative speech censorship conspiracy.

I, in general, see these sorts of things as created issues, designed to scare people into giving their hard earned money to the creators of the bogus conspiracy. The left and right both use the exact same grift.

 

I don't see or believe in this IMO silly conservative speech censorship conspiracy.

I, in general, see these sorts of things as created issues, designed to scare people into giving their hard earned money to the creators of the bogus conspiracy. The left and right both use the exact same grift.

So, no evidence. Time to move on.

You may discover that you are in significant error regarding a great many things.

Sorry, but you will have to be more specific than that. I looked at his latest podcast. No way I am going to listen to 4 hours of someone that the omniscient Joey thinks speaks the “truth.”

Since you seem to know about all of my false beliefs, let’s just check on that by examining one of them. Tell me the number one falsehood that I believe. And I mean verifiable fact, not opinion.

 

No way I am going to listen...

Completely expected.

 

Completely expected.

Will you listen to four hours of someone I recommend?

I did read the top 10 quotes from Marc Andreessen. Pretty unimpressive.

You keep saying I an being lied to and believe things that are not true, and yet cannot give a single example?

It is hard to argue with someone who has nothing to say.

 

...and yet cannot give a single example?

No. But I'll reiterate a recent response from elsewhere:

https://forum.allaboutcircuits.com/threads/peak-oil.119585/post-1964581

 

I did read the top 10 quotes from Marc Andreessen.

I find it ironically hilarious that you are willing to believe that these are the top 10 quotes from Marc Andreesen.

 

I find it ironically hilarious that you are willing to believe that these are the top 10 quotes from Marc Andreesen.

You have no idea what I believe.

Still no specifics from you.