#Automating

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Hedgehog-crab

Hedgehog Crab (Derilambrus angulifrons)

This spiky little crustacean belongs to the Parthenopidae family and is found in the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean.

Its spiny shell helps it blend in with rocky environments, offering protection from predators.

Despite its cute appearance, this crab is a skilled scavenger, feeding on small invertebrates and organic debris!

[inkskinned]

i have chronic pain. i am neurodivergent. i understand - deeply - the allure of a "quick fix" like AI. i also just grew up in a different time. we have been warned about this.

15 entire years ago i heard about this. in my forensics class in high school, we watched a documentary about how AI-based "crime solving" software was inevitably biased against people of color.

my teacher stressed that AI is like a book: when someone writes it, some part of the author will remain within the result. the internet existed but not as loudly at that point - we didn't know that AI would be able to teach itself off already-biased Reddit threads. i googled it: yes, this bias is still happening. yes, it's just as bad if not worse.

i can't actually stop you. if you wanna use ChatGPT to slide through your classes, that's on you. it's your money and it's your time. you will spend none of it thinking, you will learn nothing, and, in college, you will piss away hundreds of thousands of dollars. you will stand at the podium having done nothing, accomplished nothing. a cold and bitter pyrrhic victory.

i'm not even sure students actually read the essays or summaries or emails they have ChatGPT pump out. i think it just flows over them and they use the first answer they get. my brother teaches engineering - he recently got fifty-three copies of almost-the-exact-same lab reports. no one had even changed the wording.

and yes: AI itself (as a concept and practice) isn't always evil. there's AI that can help detect cancer, for example. and yet: when i ask my students if they'd be okay with a doctor that learned from AI, many of them balk. it is one thing if they don't read their engineering textbook or if they don't write the critical-thinking essay. it's another when it starts to affect them. they know it's wrong for AI to broad-spectrum deny insurance claims, but they swear their use of AI is different.

there's a strange desire to sort of divorce real-world AI malpractice over "personal use". for example, is it moral to use AI to write your cover letters? cover letters are essentially only templates, and besides: AI is going to be reading your job app, so isn't it kind of fair?

i recently found out that people use AI as a romantic or sexual partner. it seems like teenagers particularly enjoy this connection, and this is one of those "sticky" moments as a teacher. honestly - you can roast me for this - but if it was an actually-safe AI, i think teenagers exploring their sexuality with a fake partner is amazing. it prevents them from making permanent mistakes, it can teach them about their bodies and their desires, and it can help their confidence. but the problem is that it's not safe. there isn't a well-educated, sensitive AI specifically to help teens explore their hormones. it's just internet-fed cycle. who knows what they're learning. who knows what misinformation they're getting.

the most common pushback i get involves therapy. none of us have access to the therapist of our dreams - it's expensive, elusive, and involves an annoying amount of insurance claims. someone once asked me: are you going to be mad when AI saves someone's life?

therapists are not just trained on the book, they're trained on patient management and helping you see things you don't see yourself. part of it will involve discomfort. i don't know that AI is ever going to be able to analyze the words you feed it and answer with a mind towards the "whole person" writing those words. but also - if it keeps/kept you alive, i'm not a purist. i've done terrible things to myself when i was at rock bottom. in an emergency, we kind of forgive the seatbelt for leaving bruises. it's just that chat shouldn't be your only form of self-care and recovery.

and i worry that the influence chat has is expanding. more and more i see people use chat for the smallest, most easily-navigated situations. and i can't like, make you worry about that in your own life. i often think about how easy it was for social media to take over all my time - how i can't have a tiktok because i spend hours on it. i don't want that to happen with chat. i want to enjoy thinking. i want to enjoy writing. i want to be here. i've already really been struggling to put the phone down. this feels like another way to get you to pick the phone up.

the other day, i was frustrated by a book i was reading. it's far in the series and is about a character i resent. i googled if i had to read it, or if it was one of those "in between" books that don't actually affect the plot (you know, one of those ".5" books). someone said something that really stuck with me - theoretically you're reading this series for enjoyment, so while you don't actually have to read it, one would assume you want to read it.

i am watching a generation of people learn they don't have to read the thing in their hand. and it is kind of a strange sort of doom that comes over me: i read because it's genuinely fun. i learn because even though it's hard, it feels good. i try because it makes me happy to try. and i'm watching a generation of people all lay down and say: but i don't want to try.

[whompthatsucker1981]

i think that gay sex cats is the new duchamp's fountain

[hunter-rodrigez]

Accessibility tip:

If you want to automate your home a bit, but you don't want any "smart" tech, you can just buy remote controlled power sockets instead

They are a lot cheaper and easier to set up and use than some home automation smart tech nonsense

They don't need an app (but some models come with optional apps and there are apps that are compatible with most of these)

Many of them use the 433mhz frequency to communicate, which makes most models compatible with each other, even if they are from different manufacturers

The tech has been around for a long time and will be around for a long time to come

You don't have to put any fucking corporate listening devices like an amazon echo in your home

Models for outdoors exist as well

[clovermatcha]

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[compactdiscinteractive]

P.A.W.S.: Personal Automated Wagging System (Domestic Funk/Digital Garden/Organa, Mac/Windows/CD-i, 1995/1998)

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[lorenzonuti]

Whispering secret data.

[gourresearch]

Task AutomationStreamlining Your Workflow: Task Automation Essentials

In today’s fast-paced world, efficiency is key. Whether you’re managing a demanding job, running a business, or just trying to stay on top of your personal to-do list, finding ways to streamline your workflow is essential. Fortunately, task automation offers a powerful solution. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the essentials of task automation and how it can transform the way you work.

Why Streamline Your Workflow?

Before we dive into the world of task automation, let’s consider why streamlining your workflow matters. Efficiency is not just about doing more in less time; it’s also about reducing stress and improving the quality of your work. Here are a few compelling reasons to streamline your workflow:

Time Savings: By automating repetitive tasks, you free up valuable time that can be used for more important and strategic activities. Reduced Errors: Automation reduces the risk of human error, leading to higher accuracy and better results. Consistency: Automation ensures that tasks are performed consistently every time, maintaining a high level of quality. Improved Productivity: When you’re not bogged down by routine tasks, you can focus your energy on tasks that require creative thinking and problem-solving. Enhanced Work-Life Balance: Streamlining your workflow can help you strike a better balance between work and personal life, reducing stress and burnout.

Identifying Repetitive Tasks

The first step in streamlining your workflow is identifying repetitive tasks that can be automated. These tasks often consume a significant portion of your time but don’t necessarily require your active involvement. Here are some examples:

Email sorting and filtering

Data entry and manipulation

Social media posting

Appointment scheduling

Invoice generation

Inventory management

Choosing the Right Tools

Once you’ve identified the tasks that could benefit from automation, it’s time to choose the right tools for the job. The automation landscape is vast, with a variety of software and platforms available. Here are a few popular options:

Zapier: A popular choice for connecting various web applications and automating workflows without coding. Microsoft Power Automate: Designed for Office 365 users, this tool automates tasks within Microsoft applications. IFTTT (If This Then That): A user-friendly platform for creating simple automation workflows based on triggers and actions. Python Scripts: For those comfortable with coding, Python scripts can be used to create highly customized automation solutions.

Creating Custom Automation Workflows

One of the strengths of automation is its flexibility. You can create custom automation workflows tailored to your specific needs. These workflows consist of triggers and actions. Triggers initiate the automation, while actions are the tasks that are performed automatically. Most automation tools provide pre-built templates and step-by-step guides to help you get started.

Practical Implementation Strategies

Implementing automation in your workflow can be a transformative experience. Here are some practical strategies to make the most of task automation:

Start Small: Begin by automating a single task or a small process to get comfortable with the automation tool. Iterate and Refine: Continuously review and refine your automation workflows as your needs evolve. Stay Informed: Keep an eye on emerging automation trends and technologies to stay ahead of the curve. Experiment: Don’t be afraid to experiment with new automation ideas and approaches to discover what works best for you.

Conclusion

Streamlining your workflow through task automation is not just about saving time — it’s about working smarter. By identifying repetitive tasks, choosing the right automation tools, and creating custom workflows, you can unlock a world of efficiency and productivity. Embrace the automation revolution, and you’ll find yourself with more time, fewer errors, and a better work-life balance.

Automation is the key to a more efficient and fulfilling work life. Start streamlining your workflow today and experience the transformative power of task automation. Your future self will thank you.

In this blog post, we’ve explored the essentials of task automation and how it can help you streamline your workflow. From identifying repetitive tasks to choosing the right tools and practical implementation strategies, automation offers a path to greater efficiency and productivity. So, what are you waiting for? Start automating and enjoy the benefits of a more efficient work life.

[evanzzz3]

been getting really into l4d lately

[lonelyslutavatar]

I've met a lot of nice people from this fandom and I'm glad I decided to explore my own identity through Jon and Martin instead of following whatever was fanon but I think the greater fandom as a whole has made me colder and more cynical. For a fandom that seems to desperately want to be seen as open and inclusive, it's ironic that I encountered the worst kind of acephobic ("you're depicting ace people wrong. Ace people should never experience sexual feelings."), racist ("Your Jon is the wrong race./You're drawing pocs wrong. His skin is not dark enough."), and transphobic ("you're not giving Martin dysphoria. All trans people should feel dysphoric or else they're not really trans.") policing just for drawing fanart. I mean, any fandom has its weirdos but I think tma has (or at least had) a high concentration of them.

Anyway, I'm glad I'm used to it now because people on youtube are 100x worse (though I think I can withstand outright bigotry than whatever the hell I experienced in this fandom)

[mostlysignssomeportents]

The real reason the studios are excited about AI is the same as every stock analyst and CEO who’s considering buying an AI enterprise license: they want to fire workers and reallocate their salaries to their shareholders

The studios fought like hell for the right to fire their writers and replace them with chatbots, but that doesn’t mean that the chatbots could do the writers’ jobs.

Think of the bosses who fired their human switchboard operators and replaced them with automated systems that didn’t solve callers’ problems, but rather, merely satisficed them: rather than satisfying callers, they merely suffice.

Studio bosses didn’t think that AI scriptwriters would produce the next Citizen Kane. Instead, they were betting that once an AI could produce a screenplay that wasn’t completely unwatchable, the financial markets would put pressure on every studio to switch to a slurry of satisficing crap, and that we, the obedient “consumers,” would shrug and accept it.

Despite their mustache-twirling and patrician chiding, the real reason the studios are excited about AI is the same as every stock analyst and CEO who’s considering buying an AI enterprise license: they want to fire workers and reallocate their salaries to their shareholders.

-How the Writers Guild sunk AI's ship: No one's gonna buy enterprise AI licenses if they can't fire their workers

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[guooey]

I need you all to know about mr fresh too

[bixels]

As cameras becomes more normalized (Sarah Bernhardt encouraging it, grifters on the rise, young artists using it), I wanna express how I will never turn to it because it fundamentally bores me to my core. There is no reason for me to want to use cameras because I will never want to give up my autonomy in creating art. I never want to become reliant on an inhuman object for expression, least of all if that object is created and controlled by manufacturing companies. I paint not because I want a painting but because I love the process of painting. So even in a future where everyone’s accepted it, I’m never gonna sway on this.

if i have to explain to you that using a camera to take a picture is not the same as using generative ai to generate an image then you are a fucking moron.

[clovermatcha]

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