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2020science

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About 2020science

Exploring how emerging tech shapes the future. Professor at ASU. Author. GitHub: https://github.com/2020science/ Homepage: https://andrewmaynard.net

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    Show HN: AI movies and dystopian/utopian futures

    Hi YC, I was struggling to find a really good database of science fiction movies where AI was instrumental in bringing about dystopian or utopian futures — and so I created one and…

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    This is an experiment in using a markdown architecture coordinated through llms.txt to make a book and associated content as legible as possible to LLMs The original files can be b…

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    Comment #47601991

    A useful resource here: https://techlashed.org/

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    Comment #47601100

    Does the capacity to experience illusion require consciousness?

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    Comment #47600344

    Looking forward to seeing the entries - Voyager, crowdsourced? (or slop - guess we'll see)

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    Comment #47600311

    Good for Australia

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    Comment #47589158

    It's an issue! As someone who's worked on science policy for decades, including time in the Beltway, you cannot develop a robust and world-leading science policy strategy with tech…

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    Comment #47587562

    Fine for music that's transactional (background, ads, movie tracks) - suspect this is not the future of music based on shared human experiences

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    I find it depends on context. I write a lot as an academic and author. When I need to generate functional content that has a specific purpose (knowledge base, transfer of informati…

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    Comment #47587168

    I suspect the lack of consequences to getting mad help - no relationships that can be broken and that need mending. Not sure it's healthy, and yes, I do it when Claude simply does …

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    Comment #47577562

    My experience is that it all comes down to personal fit and feel. I switched from ChatGPT to Clause several months ago and much prefer it - although do get frustrated at glitches a…

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    Comment #47576658

    Looks like a useful tool - just beginning to explore adding llms.txt to my sites. Frustrated that because it isn't a standard many LLMs will not look at or use, but a potentially l…

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    Comment #47576531

    Got me thinking about novel clock designs in digital space - seems like something vibe coding could open the floodgates to :)