Sly Gryphon @sgryphon@qoto.org

Watching Dami Im at the Brisbane Eurovision preview party. I still don't understand why Australia is part of Eurovision :-)

Delve into #AI and #automation and it's impact on our future with my latest article, "AI is taking our jobs: Yes, that is the objective"! I discuss the potential benefits of AI-driven productivity, its impact on society, implementation of a #UBI, and how it relates to #StarTrek's vision of a better future. https://sgryphon.gamertheory.net/2023/04/14/ai-is-taking-our-jobs-yes-that-is-the-objective

So another good thing out of the #ogl snafu: the #brp system from @Chaosium has been released under the #orc instead of the crappy limited licence they previously had (that prevented mixing the #ttrpg with public domain sources like Arthurian myth or Cthulhu). Not as good as #creativecommons , and unnecessary, but still better than before https://www.chaosium.com/basic-roleplaying-universal-game-engine-pdf/

The Libertarian non-aggression principle & the Wiccan Rede 'An it harm none do what ye will' are parallels. Both emphasize individual freedom without harm to others. So let's all strive to be kind and responsible individuals, while enjoying the freedom to live our lives to the fullest!. #Wicca #Libertarian"

#dnddirect has confirmed that #JoeManganiello is in production for a #dnd #dragonlance live-action TV show (as well as a documentary). Looking forward to something that will hopefully be drama (and not comedy) https://www.cbr.com/dnd-joe-manganiello-dragonlance-adaptation/

Using an #ipv6 only mobile #iot network and want to connect to #azure #iothub? Not a problem if you have a carrier like #telstra (Australia) that supports #nat64, as in my recent blog article using the #nordic #thingy91 https://purple.telstra.com/blog/device-authentication-with-nordic-thingy-91-and-azure-iot-hub

@ketan Percentage change is a bit misleading of a metric. If a denier had 1 follower, and now 5, that's a 400% increase ... but Greta has 6 million followers (and PeterDClack is saying it is suspended), so a 10% increase for her is 600,000, and completely overwhelms those 4 extra deniers.

Think about all those blacksmiths that spent years honing their craft, and then nobody wanted horseshoes any more.

The crux is we can now do is a few days what took a month. In my mind that means 25 extra days of leisure.

I want the Star Trek world where computers can do everything, and no one has to work unless they want to.

@seedling ChatGPT can do similar, but it does not use fixed random tables, so the result could be anything. E.g.
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Please generate 4 random NPCs for a fantasy world, with a random names, two values, a distinctive physical trait, and a distinctive item or equipment.

Format the results as "[name] values X and Y. They [distinctive characteristic], who [distinctive item].
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Sure, here are four random NPCs for a fantasy world:

Garrick Stonefist values loyalty and strength. He has a thick beard and a scar over his left eye. Garrick wields a massive warhammer that he inherited from his grandfather, which he affectionately calls "Old Ironfist."

Lyra Moonglade values wisdom and independence. She has bright green eyes and a crescent moon tattoo on her forehead. Lyra possesses a magical...

Seems a bit weird requiring a minimum number of writers; @neilhimself, I know some of your books were collaborations, but what if you wanted to write a book just by yourself (single author), but weren't allowed to! I guess you could always self publish these days.

@gamingonlinux but does Steam work with IPv6 yet? Last I tried, it had hard coded dotted quads that break NAT64. I don't need them to support IPv6 themselves, just not break when I am using it.