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Scientist Loses Two Years Of Work After Clicking The Wrong Button On ChatGPT, And People Are Less Than Sympathetic [ [link removed] ]
This is really less of an AI thing and more of a human experience thing. What’s the biggest mistake you’ve ever made? Not too long ago I got through producing an entire audio drama and then lost the whole session, so I had to do the whole thing all over again
Vancouver’s Museum of Personal Failure finds victory in defeat [ [link removed] ]
It’s nice to see people taking something positive from their low moments. Any good stories of times when something went horribly awry and you were able to turn it into something positive? Not too long ago I got through producing an entire audio drama and then lost the whole session, so I had to do the whole thing all over again and I was able to turn into fodder for my newsletter and podcast
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The Most Sentimental Man by Evelyn E. Smith [ [link removed] ] - As the final rocket departs for the stars of Alpha Centauri, one man chooses to stay behind and claim the ultimate inheritance: an empty, silent Earth.
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Swedish Company Pays Employees to Form Bonds in ‘Friend Care’ Trial [ [link removed] ] - It’s kind of a sad commentary on our society that something like things is needed, but you get a friend out of the deal, or some extra money or potentially both. Win, win win
Co-buying is rewriting homeownership, and romance is no longer required [ [link removed] ] - Trend piece alert. This isn’t a terrible idea given where housing prices are these days. Plus, if you pool your money and possibly buy a house that’s just big enough you don’t have to see each other
Looking For A New Life? There Are Fresh Job Vacancies In Antarctica For 2026 [ [link removed] ] - Gig alert. Grab a parka and head south. It would be a once in a lifetime experience
Humans will soon live 150 years, thanks to bio ‘clocks’: expert [ [link removed] ] - How do you feel about the idea of doubling your lifespan? I think it depends on what your life is like when you suddenly start adding years. I’m middle aged, but also still at a point in life where I can do just about everything I’ve ever been able to do. That wouldn’t be so bad. If you’re living to be 150 but the last 75 years you’re more or less unable to do much, that would be less than ideal
Spider Monkeys Share ‘Insider Knowledge’ on Food Sources, Study Finds [ [link removed] ] - If they share insider knowledge, it’s a good bet that somewhere there’s probably a spider monkey talking about you right now. Just another thing to be worried about
'Dog in the driver's seat' sparks police call for witnesses on beach [ [link removed] ] - A dog would probably be a better driver than some of the people I saw out on the roads during the big snow storm this weekend
Scientists Find 1,730 Viruses in World’s Deepest Blue Hole [ [link removed] ] - After yesterday’s news of an ancient tomb, let’s also add searching bottomless pits to the list of things we should just go ahead and avoid for a while
Chuck E. Cheese Gets Plea Deal In Felony Case [ [link removed] ] - It’s good to know that Mr. Charles Entertainment Cheese won’t be headed to the slammer
Man With Alzheimer's Proposes to Wife of 4 Decades [ [link removed] ] - No snarky commentary. There’s just heartwarming
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