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I think I might try reading one of the better Inorganic Chemistry textbooks. I know which one. There is a very well-written few textbooks written by one particular author now teaching in California. His books are among the best for students. His books are suitable for AP Chemistry, and then first year college chemistry, and some other advanced books. I have always found chemistry more difficult than other natural sciences due to more than normal memorization requirements, compared to Physics, and biochem. Also, organic chemistry is easier, and so I am OK with organic chemistry. But, inorganic chemistry is a pain. So I might read the college textbook I mentioned. Or, I might not. I probably will, but I won't read all 1000+ pages in one evening. I guess it will take me a few days, or a few months. This will be a review of what I learned in college 100 years ago.

Well, I like birds, especially the Thai myna bird, and the bird that pokes holes in my lawn, too. These are my favorite birds. So far... Maybe i will look for a Drongo bird, tomorrow.

Too many ways to list here. For a starter, just begin with the ways that Google search has now become a Google-Shopping Site. Everybody knows this. Just Google it. But, if your life revolves around shopping, then Google has improved for you on the search side. There are many other changes even more objectionable. I will say that Google Drive is still quite good, as it always was. Also, Google Docs, Sheets, and especially Google Translate is still good and getting better. If you want a list of negatives about how Google has changed, then i suggest you ask Grok, or SuperGrok.

No, it would definitely NOT be boring. And, it would be a good world of Confucian values. Culture is important to me. The culture I prefer, above all others, is Chinese culture. Indian culture? No thank you.... But this is just a matter of taste. You have your taste, and I have mine. I would not impose my values on you, unless you break the laws of the land. Culture is something deeply ingrained in all of us. The typical Indian is unable to change his cultural bent any more than a REAL Englishman, for example. American culture, too, is a real thing. BUT, if we have the Indians in charge of Google. This will be really bad for the world, if only from a cultural perspective. (Also, this is truly something new and never-before seen....)

What's a drongo. Just curious. Never heard the term before in my life. English is such a rich language. This is why English fiction cannot be beat, assuming one actually reads English fiction, which I once did...all the time. I would read fiction again, if only I were able to suspend disbelief in this New Braver World of ours. This is no longer a world which is so conducive to reading fiction, unfortunately.

There is rampant price discrimination, too, I have noticed. For example, it seems that Indian users of SuperGrok pay less than 25 percent of what I would need to pay. Maybe this pricing is being run by the Indians? This is a two-tier pricing model based on what culture one is from. Nobody likes two-tier pricing. But, I can guess that the Indian Culture finds this completely normal. I think it is now far too late to turn the tide and return to the good old days of about a decade ago. There seems to be this strange idea prevalent that the modern world in which we live should be a homogeneous world. That would be OK with me if it was homogeneously Chinese. But not Homogeneously Indian Culture, I would add. I do not think of all cultures the same. I am therefore not an idiot in this respect. Some people have a hard time accepting reality. They would prefer to live in their own dream worlds.

Dear Folks, For some time now, I have noticed, or I think I have noticed, a rapid shift in the demographics of employees working at Google. Simply put, we seem to be seeing the Indianification of this once great company. What are the implications for users? Why is this happening? Are you happy that Google is becoming a company run by Indians, and possible FOR Indians? Maybe there are just too many Indians in India, and more are coming soon. The population of India is still increasing. Will our future world be run by Indians and in their Image? I prefer Chinese culture. I would prefer to have Google run by the Chinese, a people I can easily identify with. I LIKE the Chinese. But, the Indians? Well, why should I even answer this question? This transformation at Google has been happening for some years, now. Is this transformation unstoppable? Soon we may reach a point where we might just as well move the Google Headquarters to Bombay? Bombay is a decent gin, but I wouldn’t want to live there. Would you? Best regards, And, maybe I should have learned Indian, instead of Chinese, Gamma

I don't post any made-up Thai stories here, or anywhere. Must be another member you are thinking of.

From the headline, one can surmise that I believe AI makes life far better, while we are living in the present presently. However, as well, I believe that, within the next five to 10 years, the disadvantages of the creation of AI will far outweigh today's advantages. So I agree with you that it is far better to live in the present presently, rather than to live in the present five to ten years from now. This makes much sense to me, just judging from what I think I see and that which has been trending in AI progress.

You mean questions about fiction? Very rarely. But, just for you: What is the most important central theme running through the fiction, both novels and short stories, of Kafka? So, there is a question for you. And, I see nothing wrong with my questions.

Someday, soon, we will have armed robots on every street corner, throughout America. And, there will be 20 armed robots distributed throughout the Dakota. I can see the future.

As you say, since it is half pet... I won't allow it in the house. It can charge overnight in the garage. I have not much use for a robot, except maybe to assemble widgets or something. Anyway, it's better to have one's very own human slave. ====== I like AI, as it is, or maybe about twice as smart and capable as it now is. AI is very useful for many things, either residing on the phone or on the desktop.

Have you happened, recently, to wonder about all my misspellings? And, so, why do you say I am picky? I am one of the least picky people you might come across. Even in Thailand. Thailand Rules!, by the way....BIG TIME...!!!

It looks that way..... But, of course, at the present time, I am most worried about Sammy's Vocal Fry. What is wrong with the world that Sammy is where he is....due to an incredibly unlucky FLUKE. He was fired. And, now, like the Terminator, he's....BACK....! We'll be sorry. Even Musk can't get rid of him..... Gum on the Shoe. Spending 500 Billion on this project will bring change. I just hope there are a few smart adults around to manage this child. I believe that there are many, including Elon, who see what I see. We'll be sorry, if Sammy is kept on...Mark my words. At this present time, AI is a good thing, and life is good. Post-2027, especially if Sammy is kept on, we will look back at this guy, and wonder ..... WHY??? Bloomberg Rules, however.... And, so does Forbes, even more...!!!

Sure. What I am stating is that an AI need not be sentient, or have gained any semblance of sentience, for it to spell the doom and destruction to ALL mankind. There are many possible scenarios, such as a minor error or misinterpretation of some command, or some automated direction. It is already the case that much of the performance of AIs is rather opaque. Then, as I already stated, once you get to superhuman coding, and let the coding run for days or months, in order to complete some desired task, there is no assurance that just one tiny thing might go wrong...one tiny thing out of 100-billion tiny things. So, even if AI never reaches self-awareness, or never reaches the point where it develops motivations unto itself, there is plenty that can go wrong, and will go wrong. Please feel free to express any contrary opinion you like. It's a free world..... For now, that is.....

I have never heard of such a thing that ancestors were not related to their descendants....so far, at least. I just thought I would help you clarify the relationship, a bit further.....and No Charge...

Tks. Also, just from my experience, the Panasonic phone app does not work well. Don't take my word for it. Just do a google search, and the truth will out. Although I do have WiFi function, if one could call it that, I would say that it is not worth using. Again, just google the functionality of the Panasonic app, and then form an opinion. The question is: How good is Daikin after-sales service and tech support, and lead times to repair a failed unit, compared to that of Panasonic.... This seems of utmost importance. The specs of the Panasonic are equal or better than the Daikin, meaning the top of the line model This includes rate of dehumidification, SEER values, noise levels in dB, etc. On paper, the Panasonic is a better machine. In use, however, I cannot say which brand is more reliable, and which machine rules..concerning value for money, and how long it will last before the first repair is required, and also rate of factory defects, and number of defects at the time of delivery to the customer. ============ Still, if Daikin is a truly quiet machine, then this brand might be an acceptable, or even a preferred, alternative.

Presumably, they were his ancestors?

But, who does not like Arnold? I understand what you are saying. You are saying the same thing as my fellow alum, Chomsky. However, I see further than Chomsky, now. I hope you will too, one day, before it's too late.

a. Yes. Golfing while walking is just far too frustrating and aggravating. I stopped golfing long ago. b. Since you have lived this far, then you will break 120. c. Never worry about your golf handicap...because...it will shorten your life expectancy.

So then, you mean facts are for fools?

Heavy Textbooks. Fiction is for fools.

So then, you are completely discounting the impact of AI, during the period from now to "ten years from now"? Is this what you are saying? You are saying that due to environmental collapse and imminent war, AI, and AI development, will prove to be completely inconsequential, since any effects due to AI will be preempted by the other forces you mention? This might prove to be true.

You mean: Due to AI? I mean, this was the Topic.... Right? DUE TO AI: Blah, blah.... Did they have AI back then, in 1933? Note: CONGRATULATIONS for living this long, so far. Hope you break 120, and I am sure that you will. Note2: What is your golf handicap, by the way? Note3: You are one who might have the best perspective on the course of things. The older we become, the better our perspective in some respects.

Dear Folks, Do you agree with both statements/questions in the headline of this Topic? Do you disagree? This is not a Yes/No questionnaire. These are Essay Questions. Therefore, get out your Blue Books, and please reply with your thoughts. This is not a pass/fail exercise, obviously. Rather, this is one of those very deep philosophical Topics. Please do your best. You will be judged by your writing, and your creativity, as is always the case, around here. Try your best, even if you might not, at first, think you are up to the task of thinking. Thank you. Best regards, As always…. Gamma