#Human Resource Machine

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[cthulhubert]

There are a lot of old jokes about people who program for a living and then code at home as a hobby. I don't actually do much of that, but I do play plenty of programming-esque puzzle games (eg, everything by ZachTronics). Fun challenges without the arbitrary difficulties imposed by figuring out how some fucking API works or explaining things to clients.

I picked up Human Resource Machine many many years ago, completed (including optional optimization challenges) 38 or so levels in about 20 hours of playtime before getting stymied trying to optimize the last three, then ran out of juice.

It's pretty fun, basically you make little drag and drop assembly programs that your character follows to transform a given input into a specified output. It's by the Tomorrow Corporation, most famous, I think for World of Goo. So it's a really cute, surreal experience.

Finally picked it up again last weekend. Went through the same amount in about ten hours, and finally finished, with every achievement, after a few more. I admit it, after I got the prime factorization speed challenge, I finally just looked up how people were doing the size one. Had to kick myself for missing the obvious trick. I also looked up hints for the speed challenge on "digit exploder" (separately output the digits of the input 1 to 3 digit number, no leading zeroes), because I thought there might be some more clever trick than just a fully unrolled program, but nope. My 125 behemoth cleared it handily (though obviously isn't record setting; I got 138 steps; somebody has a 126 command 119 steps entry).

Those two (optional side levels) had actually stopped me from even trying the final level last time, so I was surprised when my first attempt beat both challenges.

Still in the mood for puzzles, so I might move straight on to the sequel (7 Billion Humans; apparently parallel programming inspired), or try out some more Zachtronics games, like SHENZHEN I/O or TIS-100.

[rocketlanterns]

So I just replayed through Human Resource Machine for the first time since 2017, and I do gotta say, having the extra 7 years of experience in programming and algorithms has made the game significantly easier compared to how I remember it being back then.

It probably also helps having a lot of experience in more zachlikes too since it turns out a few levels can be cheesed in quite funny ways.

Two notable ones is that in the level where you are expected to follow a linked list, it looks like you can cheese it by just reading the inputs and hard coding the outputs, but then it breaks for being not robust and sends you a configuration with the inputs flipped. So I extended my hard coded cheese to handle this other case, and it turns out that the puzzle only actually has two test cases (basically, if inbox = 0 outbox "ESCAPEAPE" else outbox "APEESCAPE")

And in the last level, where you have to sort a list, turns out if you just implement a relatively well written insertion sort, you just get both of the goal requirements with a good 10-20% margin to spare.

Thanks @oshisaure for getting me to play this again <3

[doyoulikethis-videogame-song]

Song: The Data Won't Collate Itself Artist: Kyle Gabler From: Human Resource Machine

Listen on Youtube:

[toodles-doff]

here's a small piece of fan art for a game that makes my brain feel equally as small

[thedyf]

Human Resource Machine - Official Trailer #1

[nellasbookplanet]

Emilia Conly (and bonus Stirling) as she appears in the epilogue of Corruptive Shell, Rotten Core!

[reel-fear]

Genuinely so curious who Mike thinks is gonna be buying The Cage or the new DCTL GN bc with the way he tweets as far as he's concerned, it's not gonna be:

The queer people he has actively admitted he will never show any representation of in the games.

2. The POC he has actively fought against representing in his franchise. [Who he also mocked for thinking they would be represented in his franchise]

3. The Bendy fandom which has always been concerned with topics of diversity esp in the sense of queer people since its creation. Who he has responded to really poorly esp in regards to the GN.

4. The fans who critique him. [He blocked me for doing so lol]

5. His fans in general who he tweets about like this currently. [He's being vague about why people were mad at him or sent him 'nasty messages' because if you actually looked into why you'd see he was in the wrong. Either way, a very hateful way to speak abt ur own fanbase.]

Reminder while Mike is trash talking his fans he has always treated them rather poorly. The fans who won the fanart contest for Chapter 5 never got their posters actually in game due to it being rushed. Not only was chapter 5 a big slap to the face story wise, but it was literally so rushed he couldn't be bothered to add in the art his fans gave him for his game FOR FREE. [Meatly blames this on a crazy timeline, reminder him and Mike are the literal ceos of this company. The proposal of future updates here is also pretty cruel considering Mike nowadays happily admits he corrupted Chapter 5's source code and therefore literally can't update it At All currently. Because he is a moron]

At least they got to be in Boris and the dark survival, and by that I mean that was the Only game they got to be in so far, isn't that just treating your fans like you love them? Shoving their hard work into a spin off game almost nobody has played or addresses much. [Hell, who knows if with the Lone Wolf rebrand they'll even stay there. In which case they'll be in None of the games, only in the credits of BATIM]

6. The Bendy fans who just generally disagree with him on stuff. Like the new ink demon design where there is literally a public poll showing people generally prefer the old one.

7. The Bendy fans who can see he is actively lying to them. To their fucking faces.

He says this has always been the case, but screenshots and links to tweets regarding the books being canon prove it was not. Does he really think bendy fans are stupid or something? [Unless he's admitting here he lied to Kress when he told her the books were canon which sounds worse!]

8. Anyone who doesn't like the idea of giving money to a guy who laid off tons of employees then afterwards thought it was a great idea to express his anti-union views! Also brag about how good of an employer he was, according to his employees, he was not!

So in summary; Mike is an awful person who has not learned anything from the awful things he did. I will not be purchasing The Cage because, combined with this and his absolute refusal to take any kind of critique or see any differing interpretation of his franchise, I have no reason to think my problems with the franchise will ever be addressed or fixed. I probably will pirate The Cage along with any future Bendy Products [Including the movie] and will do my best to avoid giving it any kind of monetary support. Unless this changes any time soon, I can't see myself making anymore positive Bendy posts soon.

Mike has just managed to make it so hard to speak positively or optimistically of this franchise when he's so willing to broadcast how little he cares about it or its fans. I'm at the point where I refuse to pull any of my punches with my problems with it. What's the point of trying to play nice with my critique when either way the people creating it don't care?

So with this post, I want to invite anyone who feels similarly about the franchise to tell me, make a post or send an ask talking about how all of this makes you feel. It may not change how things are, but genuinely seeing other people share my feelings of anger makes me feel better. It feels nice to see when other people share our same concerns and worries. I'd also love to know if anyone else thinks they'll be avoiding purchasing Bendy products over this.

I'm not forcing anyone to participate in it nor trying to say anyone who doesn't supports mike but genuinely maybe if we can collectively decide to boycott things like the movie, graphic novel and The Cage... It might at least make the bendy devs acknowledge how much they have destroyed their own fandom's faith and trust in them.

The way Mike tweets about his actions like he had no control over why people were mad at him at least proves to me he takes NONE of it back nor regrets it. If you didn't know about his actions and only went off his tweets, you would be led to believe Mike has been needlessly picked apart by fans over things he couldn't control [or in his own words, had his words twisted and taken out of context]. That is not how you speak about your actions if you have actually learned better from them.

anyway, that has been my bendy dev callout post. This is an open invitation to anyone feeling similarly upset about the way the franchise is going to talk about it. It's genuinely nice to see how people feel about this and the more we talk about the more it's likely the bendy devs are forced to address our concerns. I don't think they will but hey, that's why I'm not gonna support them with my money anymore nor am I gonna be nice to them in any content I make critiquing Bendy. I mean I'm also basically making this post just in case anyone asks me Why I feel this way towards to bendy devs/as a way to respond to anyone who thinks I am too harsh in my critique in the future.

As always, it seems the best part of Bendy isn't actually anything about canon but about what the fan's are creating with the ideas Bendy failed to do anything interesting with.

Also the books, the books slap.

[bredforloyalty]

which is fine. one day some idiot will decide to hire me (and that will be their problem)

[foxgirltail]

I seem to have forgotten that programming puzzles are fun <- girl who sometimes encounters programming puzzles at work, and enjoys those more than anything else for work, but still regularly forgets this

[naolight]

robert house would kill me where i stand if he knew i was subjecting a version of himself to the absolute hell that is being the gen 2 prototypes

[doyoulikethis-videogame-song]

Song: And Go and Go! And Go? And Go! Artist: Kyle Gabler From: 7 Billion Humans

Listen on Youtube:

[jcmarchi]

The Ultimate Guide to Software Tools for Nonprofits - Technology Org

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The Ultimate Guide to Software Tools for Nonprofits - Technology Org

Every day, we think of new ways technology can help humanity. While we are opening the new horizons of AI and machine learning, we shouldn’t forget how technology can help the previous concepts. Every nonprofit organization continues to face difficult challenges and needs definite help in streamlining its budget and resources. That’s where software tools can be a huge blessing for NPOs. 

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Common challenges faced by non-profit organizations include budget allocations, generating new leads, and reaching out to new audiences. God knows what not! It is not only beneficial but extremely crucial for them to do focused fundraising for the sake of the needy. 

In this article, I will dive into the software needs of NPOs to help them drive toward their immediate goals as soon as possible.

Understanding Nonprofit Needs

As mentioned earlier, Non-profits face a different set of difficulties and challenges when compared with for-profit businesses. They must balance operational efficiency with current mission-driven goals. Especially when offered with way too less human resources, as is with most of the nonprofit organizations. 

The software tools for nonprofit organizations must be pocket-friendly, offering features specific to the organization’s nature. Not to forget the necessity of being user-friendly to a range of people. So, think about making a checklist of the current needs and requirements of your organization so that you can look for the tool with better clarity. Don’t forget that most of you might be on a super tight budget. 

One thing that’s going to be common with all the NPOs is to boost fundraisers and propagate crowdfunding channels. That’s precisely what I am going to help you with. By the time you reach the end of this piece, you will have a better understanding of your own goals. 

Categories of Software Tools for Nonprofits

Now, there are multiple categories of software tools for Nonprofits. Some might be looking for donation software, and others might be in need of a great outreach tool. If you have no idea whether you need volunteer management or any of the tools I have mentioned, just stick with me for a few more minutes-

Donation and Fundraising Software

Donation software allows you to track the source of donations and amounts, as well as manage and even engage with the donors. This can be a huge leap for your non profit organization. Once your fundraising has started, you can streamline the revenue spending process and support your needs in a far more meaningful way. 

There are many such software in the market, but you should only check the top donation software. Donorbox is a personal recommendation in the fundraising scene. With its robust features and great UX/UI, all your donations will be properly tracked and managed. 

Communication and Outreach Tools

Obviously, if you want more people to know about your non-profit you need to reach out to as much as a bigger audience as you are able to. With restricted resources, the same becomes a little tricky and to be fair, quite difficult to do. That’s where social media and outreach tools can help you a great deal. 

Celebrate your wins on Instagram, connect with similar NGOs on X (previously Twitter) and maintain a strong presence on all of the platforms. There are so many people actively looking for ads to help NGOs as not many can do it themselves. Bridge the gap between the donor and you. Run ads, reach out to celebrities and social media influences for additional support. The scope is truly endless. 

Do not underestimate the power of emails. Even in 2024, it is one of the most revenue-generation business models for many businesses. Simply emailing the right donors will skyrocket your NGO like nothing else. You can ask the rich of businesses to be your sponsors, and to your surprise, many will also do it gladly to maintain a good reputation on the internet. 

Project and Volunteer Management Software

If you are an international or even an interstate organization, God bless your soul by manually managing the volunteer workforce. Needless to say, volunteers are the backbone of any non-profit organization. That’s why a good Project and Volunteer Management software will ensure you keep track of all the people, what tasks they are assigned, and whether the project gets completed on time. 

Financial Management Tools

Financial transparency and accountability are paramount for any organization and even more important if you are a non-profit. With a limited budget and limited resources, having a master financial management tool like MoneyMinder and Freshbooks will not only do the correct financial reporting but also regulate the revenue flow making the organization more efficient. 

Implementing Software Solutions

After you have recognized your NGOs need and chosen the right one for your organization, the last step is to integrate and implement the software. This might be technical for many, so it’s best if you let someone experienced implement the software. It will require them to feed the software existing data and information, which can take a little time. However, once done, you have no idea how easy your processes are going to be. 

Conclusion

I hope the article helped you with choosing the right category of software for your non profit organization. After thorough research and brainstorming, you will get the right fit for you. Fundraising software are the new cool and once you get the hang of them, you are never coming back to the ordinary world. 

[oscar85world]

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Advantages and disadvantages of AI

Currently, artificial intelligence (AI) is a rapidly emerging and developing technology in the computer industry. With the aid of this technology, a machine can think like a person. Every industry and organization is embracing this technology in order to compete in today's environment. Without a doubt, the AI web is being built in every technological area.

Some individuals believe AI to be beneficial, whereas others have negative opinions about it. However, the response to this query is not so straightforward. Thus, we'll discuss the advantages and disadvantages of artificial intelligence in this blog post. To begin with, let's first go through what artificial intelligence is all about.

What is artificial intelligence (AI)?

AI refers to the simulation of human intellectual functions by machines, particularly computer systems. At its core, AI is fundamentally a field that integrates computer science with substantial datasets to facilitate problem-solving. The broad objective of this project is to recreate or reproduce human intellect in machines.

However, AI has evolved into a blanket term for software programs that carry out intricate activities that formerly required human input, such as playing chess or corresponding with clients online. The major tenet of artificial intelligence is to mimic—then outperform—human perception and behavior in all areas of life.

Its subfields, including machine learning (ML) and deep learning, are frequently used interchangeably with the term.

Benefits of AI technology

With the fast expansion of digitization and new technology, AI is advancing at a rapid pace. There's no denying that the program can think and learn. While everyone is immersed in the electronic world, artificial intelligence (AI) plays an important function in this modern era by converting complex jobs into simpler forms. Let's go over the following aspects since AI provides so many benefits:

Reduces human error

The potential of artificial intelligence to significantly minimize errors while enhancing accuracy and precision is one of its most important advantages. Since each decision made by AI is based on a certain set of algorithms, it reduces the likelihood of error and removes human error. Nevertheless, it provides the perfect solution for difficult problems with no margin of error. 

24/7 Availablity 

Usually, humans can only work for 8 to 9 hours before taking breaks and rest periods. In contrast to a human, a computer machine can operate continuously for 24 hours without a pause. It doesn't need rest periods or breaks like people do and doesn't even feel bored. However, AI can operate continuously without resting as it juggles several jobs at once and produces correct results.

Helpline centers and chatbots are the best examples of the 24/7 help offered by various websites that are constantly active in accepting client concerns and automatically answering them using artificial intelligence.

Quick decisions

Humans consider a variety of aspects while making decisions, whereas machines focus on preprogrammed tasks and produce results more quickly. Although AI makes choices and completes tasks faster than a human being, The best illustration of a quicker judgment can be found in a third-level online chess game. In that round, it is impossible to defeat AI because, according to the algorithms at work, it always chooses the best action in the shortest amount of time.

Lowers risk

Another key benefit of AI is that it reduces hazards by allowing robots that use AI to accomplish tasks with extreme care and accuracy. AI robots can get over many dangerous human limits and perform dangerous tasks for us, like defusing bombs, mining coal and oil, and diving to the bottom of the ocean, among other things. Whether a crisis is natural or man-made, AI robots can be deployed even in the direst of circumstances.

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Drawbacks of artificial intelligence

Since AI has several benefits, it also has various disadvantages. Let's look at a few of them.

Increases unemployment

The main downside of AT technology is that it raises the unemployment rate. We are all aware that poverty and unemployment are major challenges in India, and with the intervention of AI, even educated individuals would face unemployment troubles. However, AI robots are routinely used to replace human resources in manufacturing businesses.

As AI advances and more tasks fall into the category of things that can be easily automated, entire job industries may vanish. This indicates that AI is directly boosting the technological world, but it is also directly replacing human labor.

Quite Expensive

Doubtlessly, it is a tremendous achievement when a machine is capable of simulating human intelligence. On the other hand, acquiring AI technology requires a huge amount. The cost of establishing AI technology is fairly high and requires a significant amount of time and resources. However, the need for the most recent gear and software to keep current and satisfy the most recent criteria makes it highly expensive.

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Less creativity

Because of the advancements in AI, people are becoming more and more dependent on automated work, which is one of the key disadvantages of AI. Indeed, it reduces human creativity and intellectual thinking. Individuals are not using their abilities and inventiveness to carry out their daily jobs as they become habituated to AI technology. Moreover, artificial intelligence is just capable of producing outcomes rather than developing deeper levels of thought.

The Bottom Line

It is believed that as technologies and innovations advance, AI will significantly benefit the industrial sector. On the other hand, it is also important to recognize that the persistent use of AI has several drawbacks that pose severe issues for people. Though created by humans, artificial intelligence (AI) technology is already starting to take over human existence as it is integrated into routine tasks. In light of this, the unchecked development of AI may result in the extinction of humanity.