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  • I live in what is supposedly taught as the better mobility solution. A dense european city.

    It’s true, I can go everywhere walking and by public transport… and it sucks.

    Such density to allow for good public transport means living in apartments like ants, instead of houses.

    I like walking but in winter or summer it can be miserable. Buses you get really tired of very quickly, crowded, crazy people, smells, having to be on foot because no seats, dizziness, and in big cities pickpocketing. It’s a lot of misery IMHO.

    I’ve live like this many decades and I cannot see the time I can move out of the city, well knowing I’ll need a car for everything because lower densities does not allow for walking/good public transport. But I find higher densities just miserable to live in.

    As such I would love to have self driving cars. Seems such a life quality improvement.


  • Fuck Elon musk.

    But self-driving is one of the most needed technologies to aim for in the near future. And it’s a shame that as American space industry it has , apparently, let be in the hands of a lunatic.

    The potential to reduce road mortality. And to give back to humans thousands of hours back of their time (you can do other things while not driving).

    I don’t really care about the philosophical question on who is to blame if a self driving car run over one person if road mortality got statistically reduced by a big value thanks to the technology.

    The anti technology I see on some supposedly progressive people nowadays really scares me. Bad omen. It’s like having a choice between rich conservatives and poor conservatives, but only conservatives nonetheless.





  • Public free chatbots go up and down. Until recently I was finding Microsoft copilot to give the best answers. But they downgraded it recently, probably to much cost to keep it at that level, and now I’m finding openAI direct website to give best results… for now.

    I just hope for a good enough self hosted model to be available before all the comercial ones shut up over a paywall/adwall for good (which is definitely coming sooner than later).


  • Just did the same question. Answer given to me was vastly different:

    Me:

    How to clean a rescued pidgeon

    ChatGPT:

    Cleaning a rescued pigeon should be done carefully to avoid stressing or harming the bird. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you:

    1. Assess the Pigeon’s Condition

    • Check for injuries: If the pigeon is injured, weak, or sick, it’s best to seek veterinary help before attempting to clean it.
    • Observe behavior: If the pigeon is acting stressed or aggressive, you may need to wait until it calms down.

    2. Prepare the Cleaning Area

    • Warm water: Fill a basin or sink with lukewarm water, not hot or cold.
    • Mild soap: Use a gentle soap or baby shampoo without strong fragrances or chemicals.
    • Towels: Have clean towels ready for drying the pigeon afterward.

    3. Handling the Pigeon Safely

    • Wear gloves: This can protect both you and the bird.
    • Secure hold: Hold the pigeon gently but firmly. Support its body with one hand and keep its wings close to its body to prevent flapping.

    4. Cleaning the Pigeon

    • Partial cleaning: Focus on specific dirty areas rather than submerging the whole bird if possible.
    • Use a damp cloth: For lightly soiled areas, use a damp cloth or sponge to wipe the feathers gently.
    • Bath for heavier dirt: If a full wash is needed, place the pigeon in the water up to its chest. Avoid getting its head and neck wet unless absolutely necessary.

    5. Rinsing

    • Rinse thoroughly: If you used soap, make sure to rinse all of it out of the feathers using clean, lukewarm water.
    • Avoid the face: Be careful not to get water in the pigeon’s eyes, nose, or ears.

    6. Drying the Pigeon

    • Pat dry: Gently pat the pigeon with a towel to remove excess water. Avoid rubbing as it could damage the feathers.
    • Warm place: Keep the pigeon in a warm, draft-free area until it is completely dry. You can use a hairdryer on the lowest setting if the pigeon tolerates it, but keep it at a safe distance to avoid overheating.

    7. Post-Cleaning Care

    • Observe behavior: Watch the pigeon for signs of stress or discomfort after the bath.
    • Provide food and water: Ensure the pigeon has access to fresh water and a safe, comfortable place to rest.

    Additional Tips

    • Do not use strong disinfectants or chemicals that can harm the bird’s sensitive skin and feathers.
    • Limit baths to when absolutely necessary, as frequent cleaning can strip the natural oils from the pigeon’s feathers.

    If the pigeon seems injured or unwell, contact a wildlife rescue center or avian veterinarian for guidance.


  • Do the search yourself you’ll see that you get a better answer.

    Question: How to clean a rescued pidgeon

    ChatGPT: Cleaning a rescued pigeon should be done carefully to avoid stressing or harming the bird. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you:

    1. Assess the Pigeon’s Condition Check for injuries: If the pigeon is injured, weak, or sick, it’s best to seek veterinary help before attempting to clean it. Observe behavior: If the pigeon is acting stressed or aggressive, you may need to wait until it calms down.
    2. Prepare the Cleaning Area Warm water: Fill a basin or sink with lukewarm water, not hot or cold. Mild soap: Use a gentle soap or baby shampoo without strong fragrances or chemicals. Towels: Have clean towels ready for drying the pigeon afterward.
    3. Handling the Pigeon Safely Wear gloves: This can protect both you and the bird. Secure hold: Hold the pigeon gently but firmly. Support its body with one hand and keep its wings close to its body to prevent flapping.
    4. Cleaning the Pigeon Partial cleaning: Focus on specific dirty areas rather than submerging the whole bird if possible. Use a damp cloth: For lightly soiled areas, use a damp cloth or sponge to wipe the feathers gently. Bath for heavier dirt: If a full wash is needed, place the pigeon in the water up to its chest. Avoid getting its head and neck wet unless absolutely necessary.
    5. Rinsing Rinse thoroughly: If you used soap, make sure to rinse all of it out of the feathers using clean, lukewarm water. Avoid the face: Be careful not to get water in the pigeon’s eyes, nose, or ears.
    6. Drying the Pigeon Pat dry: Gently pat the pigeon with a towel to remove excess water. Avoid rubbing as it could damage the feathers. Warm place: Keep the pigeon in a warm, draft-free area until it is completely dry. You can use a hairdryer on the lowest setting if the pigeon tolerates it, but keep it at a safe distance to avoid overheating.
    7. Post-Cleaning Care Observe behavior: Watch the pigeon for signs of stress or discomfort after the bath. Provide food and water: Ensure the pigeon has access to fresh water and a safe, comfortable place to rest. Additional Tips Do not use strong disinfectants or chemicals that can harm the bird’s sensitive skin and feathers. Limit baths to when absolutely necessary, as frequent cleaning can strip the natural oils from the pigeon’s feathers. If the pigeon seems injured or unwell, contact a wildlife rescue center or avian veterinarian for guidance.


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    Do you know for a four legs table no matter the floor it sits on. There is always a rotational position where all it’s legs touch ground at the same level.

    For circular tables that are uneven you can just rotate the table until it sits right.

    For square tables you may check the 90° angles to see if you are lucky.

    Edit: This theory works with even legs + uneven (bumpy) floors. For your own safety do not test this the other way around.


  • There’s no way internet traffic hasn’t drastically increased. Also, domain price wasn’t what bubbled…

    And don’t miss my main point. That is that if there’s an “AI bubble” it has nothing to do with AI disappearing, consolidating or even stop increasing if the bubble burst. Same as happened with internet and dotcom bubble.

    This kind of bubbles mean that there’s a bunch of companies overvalued and will disappear once they cannot keep getting investor money without any real return. But it means nothing to the core technology that will continue and keep being developed.