within a single generation we got - 24/7 internet in our hands (smartphones) - decentralized open-source money (bitcoin) - general purpose AI for everyone (agents) what a crazy time to be alive

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While two of them are adopting in the speed of light, one of them is struggling to gain recognition. It seems that centralized properiaty products have an easier start, but in the long term they will give way to distributed open solutions.
We got: - 24/7 surveillance devices all but implanted into us - A historically big reason to be attacked indefinitely by large sources of power - A very fast guesser that we generally treat like a source of truth ...I guess perspective is important if we wanna stay sane!
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the axiom 4 months ago
what a crazy inane statement to make
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Graham Hendry 4 months ago
You sound a bit salesy on that third one, maybe because I don't know.
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Art Sarris 4 months ago
Also we have great music and music bands. You can stream it, you can buy vinyls (from anywhere cross the globe) love them, give them support or stay free forever, while discovering every weirdo, geek that might is similar to you. Really happy to live this time.
The Chinese got it right: β€œMay you live in interesting times”. Blessing or a curse idk
Waiting for flying cars, cures for diseases, healthier lifespans, a protected planet and a moneyless, abundant future.
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