cadeje

joined 1 year ago
[–] cadeje@beehaw.org 10 points 1 year ago

I watched it with my partner not long ago and I was ready for a good albeit dry movie. Nah, that movie kept me enraptured for every second. Probably one of my favorite movies now.

[–] cadeje@beehaw.org 6 points 1 year ago

I just meant when I was younger I would have killed for it. I never came across it unfortunately.

[–] cadeje@beehaw.org 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

As a trans man, this is the guide I would have killed to have 10 years ago. I respectfully disagree with your take.

[–] cadeje@beehaw.org 16 points 1 year ago

I don't care how many times people explain to me that "kill all men" doesn't actually mean kill all men. It still hurts. Ever since I transitioned, I've noticed the casual misandry thrown about everywhere like it's not a big deal, but it's a big deal to me. "All men are trash" includes me.

I've always had an issue with the idea that generalizations are okay. If "all men are trash" actually means "the patriarchy is trash", just say that. I understand a lot of it as simply venting, but it's almost never constructive or helpful, and it certainly isn't fun to hear as a trans dude. Hell, part of the reason it took so long for me to accept myself as a man is because of this kind of rhetoric.

I hope it gets better, because it does feel very alienating whenever I encounter it. I want to be a part of queer spaces, but it's hard when you feel hated.

[–] cadeje@beehaw.org 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I'm glad you're doing something, despite the pain you're in. I simply want bring your attention to the fact that the doom and gloom attitude is harmful for the fight. In fact, many consider the onslaught of apocalyptic headlines and the new industry of climate fear to be a new tactic to get people to do nothing. Michael E. Mann, famous climatologist, has talked about this problem as well.

[–] cadeje@beehaw.org 4 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I mean, that's up to you. But I guarantee you will both feel better and maybe help save the world if you try doing something beyond getting angry and then disassociating.

Consider the fact that headlines that instill fear and doom work against us. What use is trying if it's all fucked anyway? The thing is it isn't over until it's over. I can't make you have hope, but hopefully you can come to realize that hope does a lot more for us than giving up. If you can envision a better future, you can work towards it! You can help advocate in your local Citizen's Climate Lobby chapter, develop a good garden for local wildlife and pollinators, or even just helping others be aware of the issue can help. There's no one coming to save us, so it's up to us to save ourselves.

Or you can just get angry and do nothing.

I understand the anxiety. I was frozen from it for a long time. But what helped more than anything else was simply going outside and tending a garden. Find a love for the life on this planet, and try to protect it. There's so much worth fighting for.

[–] cadeje@beehaw.org 5 points 1 year ago (5 children)

Our fate is never sealed. Undirected anger is as useless as apathy. Have hope, and work towards that hope.

 

The Congress is one of my favorite movies that seemingly no one has seen. It's loosely based off the Stanisław Lem book "The Futurological Congress", but has a focus on what advanced technology could mean for actors. I highly recommend giving it a shot.

[–] cadeje@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

All the David Cage sbfp let's plays are fuckin gold. I don't watch playthroughs anymore but I will go back and watch those every now and then

[–] cadeje@beehaw.org 28 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought the big risk with AI is its use as a disinfo tool. Skynet ain't no where near close, but a complete post truth world is possible. It's already bad now... Could you imagine AI generated recordings of crimes that are used as evidence against people? There are already scam callers that use recordings to make people think theyve kidnapped relatives.

I really feel like most people aren't afraid of the right things when it comes to AI.

[–] cadeje@beehaw.org 3 points 1 year ago

That sounds awesome. I've never used CAD software but I might as well start, and also I have access to a 3d printer, so I might as well learn something for that as well. I'll give it a try!

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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by cadeje@beehaw.org to c/diy@beehaw.org
 

I'm starting to get more interested in building more complex things, but am unsure how to plan out my ideas. Is there a good source on drafting/planning designs? I honestly have no idea where to start.

[–] cadeje@beehaw.org 3 points 1 year ago

You realise voter suppression is a thing right? It's unfair to say these people asked for it. It's also unfair to everyone stuck there and too poor to leave, or don't want to leave because it's their home.

[–] cadeje@beehaw.org 4 points 1 year ago

There are cat fences I believe that can work to make sure she doesn't go anywhere. It would be best to be able to bring her inside but as long as she has good covered shelters and fun places to be she may be okay. I'm sure she'll pout about not being able to go everywhere, but she may get over it as long as your yard is cat heaven.

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