[+] -21 points 2 years ago (14 children)

I'd prefer no tyranny at all, but if I had to choose, I'd pick the tyranny of corporations because, at least, companies don't have a monopoly on violence.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago* (2 children)

    As a non-American, I only recognize Donald Trump and Hulk Hogan in this picture. I would pick seat 7. The person in front of me looks innocent, and behind me is a woman, so she probably isn’t too tall and won't kick my chair. She might even allow me to recline my seat. I don't know much about Hulk Hogan, but he seems like a cool dude, and I like his mustache. Tell me, did I choose wisely?

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  • [–] 31 points 2 years ago (9 children)

    They don't. Piercing jewelry is usually made from robust materials that are inert in normal conditions, like stainless steel, gold, plastics, and sometimes glass or gemstones. So, no, you don't taste anything, just as you don't taste a plastic cup, ceramic mug, or stainless steel pot.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    To me, it's quite the opposite! I feel like Silt Striders are kind of cozy, actually. What can be more comfortable and safe to travel than on the back of a big bug-giraffe? They are sweet, calm, non-aggressive, domesticated creatures.

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  • [–] 36 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child)

    Isn't it kinda funny that the "most harmful applications of AI tools are not hidden on the dark corners of the internet," yet this article is locked behind a paywall?

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago

    Although I don't agree with "The salaries are higher than supply and demand in equilibrium would dictate," I believe that your point is overall true. One truly cannot assess whether the price is too high or too low in isolation from the law of supply and demand. The role of the buyer (of any good, including labor) is to purchase as cheaply as possible, and the role of the seller is to sell as high as possible. I'm somewhat saddened that now this negotiation has turned kinda toxic. Companies attempt to play the victim card, claiming "no one wants to work," while labor responds with mere satire, without directly addressing the problem.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    Absolutely, I'm totally with you on this! And obviously, they're not mutually exclusive. Right now, though, it seems like there's zero effort being put into the latter option. I'm just feeling a bit frustrated, hence the stronger words and arguments than I probably should be using. My bad if it came off like I was saying these choices can't coexist.

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