This past weekend, I made it through one of the big bosses in act 3 of Baulder’s Gate. I wept like a child over Karlach’s monologue about how she still feels empty after killing the guy who sold her to devils, and it didn’t change the fact that she was going to die. What’s the point of it all?
Next to last time was when I read an article about this video at work. Last time was when I got home and watched the video
I’ve been crying all week. I’m 31 weeks pregnant and just diagnosed with gestational diabetes. It’s been a really hard week being bumped up to a high risk pregnancy. I’m so tired, and scared, and now i am on an exhausting eating schedule and plus, no little treats, ever. So many doctors appointments that I am attending alone when my brain is so slow.
That’s exhausting and scary. High risk pregnancies are high pressure, and it’s having a massive effect on basic day to day things like eating. Eating is supposed to be enjoyable. You’ve also got loads of doctors appointments which is more effort. How are you doing with it all?
I’m totally burnt out after only a week and a half and I still have 9 weeks to go. My sister and mom are coming over tomorrow to help me meal prep though! So hopefully that makes everything a bit easier. Thank you for checking in on me
Having to put down my beloved cat Buttons less than 24 hours ago. She was suffering and had been nearly catatonic the entire day after 5 years of well managed kidney disney. She was 17.
Best cat I’ve ever met. She slept in our bed, under blankets. Loved to be carried around and held, especially as she got older. Was chatty, loving and just the most wonderful kitty ever.
My partner’s grandfather passing away last night
Watched an online screening of 20 Days in Mariupol a few days ago with a Ukrainian charity I donate to. Cried like a baby, just like the first time I saw it.
Allergies
The scene in Blade Runner 2049: The moment he realizes the advertisement called him Joe and it was all a lie, and decides to do the right thing any way. Can’t seem to find an unedited clip.
https://youtu.be/gX3bpVC7C14I’m still a believer that his Joi was different. Or maybe any of them could be, with the right environment. Much like Sam in Her wasn’t probably designed to go as far as she did, but they all (or many) ended up becoming something more. What was designed to be an AI girlfriend became aware in some aspects. Not saying what we have in reality is similar, just that emergence is still something to discuss even in a world of fakery to sell a product that isn’t really aware.
And it can be argued that even the tells of her being more could be saying what the user wants to hear, but… it may not be either. And that’s good writing, letting the reader have to fill in some of the ambiguous things on their own afterwards.
I want to believe. Maybe partially because it’s that much more tragic. His Joi wasn’t destroyed, she was murdered.
Careful with that logic. Many people feel that way about real ai right now and it has destroyed lives. Not that big of a leap today to compare the two.
It is a slippery slope. But the difference is that in a story you’re only given what the writer gives you, and you have to work the rest out. In reality you can show there limitations in what we have now.
It is a problem with our AI because like with anything else, people are easily convinced and marketed to for what they want to see, and they usually don’t want to dig too deep to find the truth in what they want to be true. Caveat emptor is Latin because selling something based on appearances has been around a long time. Today’s AI is our snake oil. It can be useful, but only if you understand what its limitations are, and how to best utilize its power while not getting sucked into its falsehoods.
sucked into its falsehoods
And its setting for “always be supportive”. There I completely agree. Sycophancy in today’s AIs is horrifying.
Breakup after a 9 year relationship.
HUG
Well, my mom died two weeks ago and my girlfriend of eight years left me this week, I suspect once the shock wears off the flood gates will open.
My input is meaningless, but just think it might be worth sharing my experience that everyone processes grief differently, and in their own time.
A support network helps, whether that be friends, family, or even a professional. Doesn’t need to be right away, but having someone to talk to or confide in when the time is right can help with managing grief in a healthy way before the proverbial levee breaks.
been there. when my dad died my girlfriend of 6 years left me for being ‘too depressed and no fun to be around’. i was going to ask her to marry me before he got really sick.
she was an awful human being.
Should be happy you dodged a bullet there man. Imagine how miserable your life would be spending it with a fair-weather only life partner ✌️
HUG
I got kicked in both balls and a hemorrhoid at the same time.
that should get you an achievement or something honestly
All I got was new pants.
Thinking about my Dad always gets me. Passed away 2 years ago today in his sleep. Died too young.
Found my depressed little brother going to his garden finding a bit of joy. It was so nice to see him better.
Music is usually why, I have a soft spot for Psychedelic Rock. That was most recent.
Before that, seeing Project Hail Mary in theater had me tearing up when
spoiler
he turned around to help rock friend with their leaky containers.
What got me was the ending scene, that was the result of that decision. Full circle.
Last week was my 15th wedding anniversary. Currently going through a divorce because my spouse cheated and left to shack up with a younger model.
I’ve rewatched Andor a few times now. Quite a few scenes still hit me hard, even after knowing they’re coming.
I could say the same for LotR also.
