AI and it's usefulness in everyday life?
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RayIN
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A man on irv2.com is using it for planning RVing trips. He said it's been pretty accurate so far, finding camping sites, mileage between stops and refueling stops.
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Civic Awareness appears to be a great application,
5 Whys of a Monopoly:
"ChatGPT responses"
Why do monopolies exist?
Monopolies arise when a corporation grows so large that it can prevent competition from significantly affecting its market share. This dominance allows the corporation to control the market, leaving little room for rivals to challenge its position.
Why is a corporation able to grow so large and maintain such a dominant market position?
A corporation gains this power through a mix of favorable financing, exclusive contracts, cutting-edge technology, and the ability to consistently provide products or services that are in high demand by consumers. These advantages enable the company to outpace competitors.
Why does this corporation have access to these critical resources and advantages?
The corporation secures these privileges through a private process that involves strong political connections. By aligning with key politicians and supporting government initiatives, the corporation gains access to exclusive financial support, favorable contracts, and a technological edge. In return, the corporation acts as a tool for political influence, providing a channel for campaign funds and rewarding political loyalty.
Why do politicians and government initiatives choose to support these corporations?
Politicians and government leaders choose to support these corporations because they offer mutual benefits. By colluding with the corporation, politicians can ensure their continued power through access to resources and influence. The corporation, in exchange, receives protections, lucrative contracts, and preferential treatment that solidify its monopoly status, which serves broader political goals like military objectives, job creation, and rewarding loyal supporters.
Why are corporations willing to engage in this collusion with the government?
Corporations are willing to participate in this arrangement because they are guaranteed financial protection and long-term profitability. They are freed from the pressures of a competitive market, allowing them to maintain their dominant position with government support. Furthermore, executives and board members personally benefit from this arrangement through substantial salaries, bonuses, and perks, making the deal financially attractive for those at the top.
Conclusion:
The existence of monopolies is often the result of a strategic alliance between large corporations and political figures. These corporations are able to maintain their dominance through preferential treatment, exclusive advantages, and mutual support with government entities. In return for their compliance, they secure financial stability and long-term market control, while government officials leverage these corporations for political gain, ensuring a cycle of influence and reward.
5 Whys of a Monopoly:
"ChatGPT responses"
Why do monopolies exist?
Monopolies arise when a corporation grows so large that it can prevent competition from significantly affecting its market share. This dominance allows the corporation to control the market, leaving little room for rivals to challenge its position.
Why is a corporation able to grow so large and maintain such a dominant market position?
A corporation gains this power through a mix of favorable financing, exclusive contracts, cutting-edge technology, and the ability to consistently provide products or services that are in high demand by consumers. These advantages enable the company to outpace competitors.
Why does this corporation have access to these critical resources and advantages?
The corporation secures these privileges through a private process that involves strong political connections. By aligning with key politicians and supporting government initiatives, the corporation gains access to exclusive financial support, favorable contracts, and a technological edge. In return, the corporation acts as a tool for political influence, providing a channel for campaign funds and rewarding political loyalty.
Why do politicians and government initiatives choose to support these corporations?
Politicians and government leaders choose to support these corporations because they offer mutual benefits. By colluding with the corporation, politicians can ensure their continued power through access to resources and influence. The corporation, in exchange, receives protections, lucrative contracts, and preferential treatment that solidify its monopoly status, which serves broader political goals like military objectives, job creation, and rewarding loyal supporters.
Why are corporations willing to engage in this collusion with the government?
Corporations are willing to participate in this arrangement because they are guaranteed financial protection and long-term profitability. They are freed from the pressures of a competitive market, allowing them to maintain their dominant position with government support. Furthermore, executives and board members personally benefit from this arrangement through substantial salaries, bonuses, and perks, making the deal financially attractive for those at the top.
Conclusion:
The existence of monopolies is often the result of a strategic alliance between large corporations and political figures. These corporations are able to maintain their dominance through preferential treatment, exclusive advantages, and mutual support with government entities. In return for their compliance, they secure financial stability and long-term market control, while government officials leverage these corporations for political gain, ensuring a cycle of influence and reward.
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While we're getting all het up about AI here, keep in mind this is merely another step in our technological progression.
What's next? Will we (the current members of TBN) even be able to comprehend it? Or know it when we see it? Will it even need us?
What's next? Will we (the current members of TBN) even be able to comprehend it? Or know it when we see it? Will it even need us?
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paulsharvey
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Well, I'm sure there was a cave man that didn't think the sharp stick was good. "Real man beat water Buffalo with fists, sharp stick make man weak"
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paulsharvey
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I dont think we have seen the last of it, but Most of the stuff I've seen my life is.. well, not revolutionary. Most of the inventions haven't been a light switch moment. Home internet didn't instantly change much of anything, it took atleast 10 years for it to make really daily life changes. I think we got it in 95; and it probably wasn't until maybe 2010 (more like 2015 for me) that it became the norm to order online. Cell phones, it wasn't a light switch moment; i think I got my first one in 2000, but went through several periods without one from 2000-2010. Maybe the closest to "light switch" was Netflix; one day you rented dvds from Redbox and the next everyone did streaming, maybe in a 24 month period?
Smart phones; first I-phone came out in what, 08? (June 07 actually), but it took 5-6 years before every phone was smart.
Definitely not in my life, but how long from Ford Model T, till 50% of US homes had a car, probably not until late 40s? Electric at home; it was Late 40s when the US reached 85% homes having power after the first grid started in 1882. It took 65 years to 85%.
Smart phones; first I-phone came out in what, 08? (June 07 actually), but it took 5-6 years before every phone was smart.
Definitely not in my life, but how long from Ford Model T, till 50% of US homes had a car, probably not until late 40s? Electric at home; it was Late 40s when the US reached 85% homes having power after the first grid started in 1882. It took 65 years to 85%.
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paulsharvey
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I mean, in 2007, we still Faxed lumber orders to the lumber broker; even though email was readily available since 1995 atleast.
My county switched to electronic permit submittal in 2022, and although not a rich or really heavily populated county, it has 70,000 residents.
My county switched to electronic permit submittal in 2022, and although not a rich or really heavily populated county, it has 70,000 residents.
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I can tell you this.... my grandma was born in 1896. She came over 'on the boat' around 1902. Her father built a house "way out in the country". They were the 2nd to last house on the road. Their neighbor was "a rich farmer.... he had a horse".
("quotes from my grandma")
She died in 1994. In her lifetime she saw the advent of indoor plumbing, electric lights, cars, paved roads, radio, telephones, medicine, television, air travel, nuclear power, space travel, home computers, cell phones, etc...
Nothing was a light switch moment, but in the big picture, it happened in the blink of an eye.
Her house location today...
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paulsharvey
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So, local independent grocery sold and closed here a couple weeks/month ago; and all of those stupid "groups", next door, Facebook, ect, people are guessing what's going in. The new owner does own a couple liquor stores; so the Karen's are mad. Was talking to son, and he asked ChatGPT to come up with a business, based on the demographics, floor plan, and the purchase price.
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paulsharvey
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It estimated that you could sell about 300 subscriptions to the gym, at $40/month; plus counter sales, and possible premium members ships, with an estimated build out of $100-180k; $60-100 in gyn equipment; approx another $50k, between POS, security, and marketting.