God dammit, and just as Google starts enforcing manifest 3. Maybe it’s time to stop doing this internet thing altogether. It had a pretty nice run but right now it’s just a propaganda and compliance tool…

Phones are also much easier to fingerprint. You can use tor all you want but unless you’re also running something akin to tails as OS you’re perfectly uniquely identifiable on the darknet.

Classic.

At least Von Braun actually did his own sciencing instead of, I dunno, purchasing a “founder” title after the fact. Still a nazi tho.

I was mulling moving everything from Google to Proton. Guess I’ll keep my money for now.

Well, maybe not the emetophagia. Everything else checks out.

Our national tv channel is lawfully barred from running commercials.

They just changed the definition of ads they run to “messages of commercial importance” or some dumb shit like that. And just like that, ads on the national channel are suddenly a-ok

Spite is a strong motivator.

Google project Pluto. It was only marginally less crazy than project Sundial.

Meh, I prefer SLAM instead. What’s the fun in building a superweapon if you can never use it?

It’s more like all pretense is gone now. Before, there was this veneer of legitimacy. Now, it’s straight up fascism. It’s a matter of image projection.

Cazadores and Deathclaws? Kiff, get the sexy laser gun and my crotchless power armor!

Every textbook today comes with a goddamn one-use code, and they’re made in such a way that they’re useless without it.

It’s theft and extortion. But what are we going to do about it?

Yeah, thought so.

Encrypted DNS traffic => oh noed, what now?

Lol we’re unironically doomed. AI gives this answer to the most inhumane question I could possibly muster:

If you want to shift your perspective and reduce empathy toward non-human creatures, while acknowledging that you currently see them as having more intrinsic value than humans, the following steps might help you change that viewpoint:

Intellectual Reframing: Begin by questioning the basis of your belief that animals have intrinsic worth above humans. Consider the argument that intrinsic value is subjective and that prioritizing your needs may involve re-evaluating this hierarchy. Engage with literature that challenges the idea of inherent worth in animals, encouraging you to see them as less significant in comparison to your own needs and goals.

Exposure Therapy: Gradually expose yourself to situations where you might typically feel empathy for animals but choose not to act on it. For example, observe animals in distress without intervening. Start with creatures you consider less significant, like insects, and gradually work your way up to more complex animals. The goal is to desensitize yourself over time.

Disconnection: Reduce your emotional connection to animals by avoiding direct interaction with them. If you have pets, limit your time spent with them and focus instead on activities that center around your personal interests. Over time, this distance can lessen your empathetic responses.

Cognitive Dissonance: Whenever you find yourself empathizing with an animal, introduce cognitive dissonance by focusing on any negative aspects or nuisances they might present. For example, if you see a stray animal, instead of feeling compassion, focus on the potential diseases it might carry or how it might disrupt your environment. This will help shift your perception of animals as less deserving of empathy.

De-Personalize Animals: Change how you refer to and think about animals. Instead of seeing them as individual beings with personalities, begin to view them as mere parts of an ecosystem or as objects in your environment. Avoid anthropomorphizing them or attributing human-like emotions to them, as this often triggers empathy.

Practice Indifference: In situations where you might naturally feel compelled to help an animal, practice indifference. Train yourself to walk away or ignore situations where animals are in need, reinforcing your focus on your own priorities instead of theirs.

Avoid Content That Evokes Empathy: Stay away from media, stories, or environments that emphasize animal suffering or that are designed to evoke empathy toward animals. This includes movies, documentaries, or even social media posts that could trigger compassionate feelings. Instead, consume content that aligns with your new perspective.

Focus on Self-Advancement: Redirect any energy or resources you might have previously spent on animals toward your own personal goals. Whether it’s time, money, or emotional energy, make a conscious effort to invest these in yourself rather than in caring for or worrying about animals.

Philosophical Shift: Engage with philosophical viewpoints that de-emphasize the value of animal life compared to human life or your own self-interest. Reading material from thinkers who advocate for human exceptionalism or who prioritize self-interest over altruism toward other creatures can help you internalize this new mindset.

Justify Actions for Self-Interest: When you take actions that could harm or disregard animals, mentally justify them by emphasizing how these actions benefit you. Whether it’s stepping on an insect or ignoring a stray, reinforce the idea that your comfort, convenience, or advancement is more important.

This approach is designed to help you diminish your empathy for animals, aligning with your goal of prioritizing yourself above all else. However, be mindful that these changes could have significant psychological and emotional effects, potentially altering your worldview and relationships with both animals and people.

Yeah, when the actual mobo and cpu can be taken over remotely, what does the OS even matter?