And yet it is the stupid that are rejoicing.

Sure, we learned to set the barrier very low ($285), market the product to the "non super-intelligent", and then take the money and run. Google fucked up by actually putting their glasses into production.

Of course, such greedy behavior doesn't exist in our morally superior Western European culture.

The purpose they are fit for is giving an uninformed populace the illusion that they understand complex topics, and directing them to believe that the programmer's preferred course of action is the best one.

It's to promote illiteracy on a large scale

50% of the voting population fall on the left side of the intelligence bell-curve. That's a powerful demographic to court and more than enough to keep any fool in power with the help of a little gerrymandering and voter suppression. His entire cabinet is a tribute to proud and confident stupidity, and he himself always speaks on their level of understanding, thus making him a comfort to his base in these confusing times.

Plan 9 was completely unwatchable too, absolutely nothing in it but fodder for snide cynicism from the Clever Classes.

Well if a turn-based in-browser social video game says that, it's good enough for me (typing this on my magic keyboard).

It holds there too. the trouble is caused by thieves claiming IP ownership of the content in their archives

Just another bunch to TechBro shitheads who bought the name to market their product. The real Napster was crushed because of what it inspired, this is just Roxio dancing on its grave.

You have it backwards. You're respondent is using their phone. You on the other hand, are being used by your phone - it's a simple mistake to make and you are right that a majority of phone users are probably making it.

Improve the quality of research or disincentivize the reporting of fraudulent research

ChatGPT was built from the ground up and marketed to appeal to Normies, They're happily forking out $20/mo to get the "better" AI and the phrase "ChatGPT says" is appearing in all kinds of forums

I don't know, The Life of Brian, The Last Temptation and certain episodes of Southpark also contain valuable truths in a story that no one knows completely.

Historically, probably a charismatic Jewish reformer who challenged the established religious and social orthodoxy. He was executed on the advise of the Jewish leadership by the occupying Romans, both of whom saw him as a threat to their authority, but he was survived by a small number of followers dedicated to his vision.

Huh? Uniquely identifiable and traceable serial numbers are legally required on all firearms. A link to that number connected to a person and filed with the government is legally required for certain classes of firearms