f the NSA did this, the listening would be done by a small cadre of unknown people with no data being shared publicly
Sure, for Intel that only has significance militarily; but for all the rest?? "Parallel reconstruction" is just the start; it's only a matter of time until TPTB find other ways to monetize that data (think stock manipulation, data shared with competing businesses, etc, etc).
Why would you try to conceal GMO products from the consumer?
Because, contrary to popular belief, GMO's are actually being pushed by sinister elements of the Military Industrial Complex such as Monsanto but rather a secret organization of enlightened scientists who've realized that the average westerner is eating more and more mineral-and-nutrient-depleting (i.e. toxic) fruits and vegetables and their intake of true superfoods (such as wheat, corn and soy) is on the decline. Really, they're trying to save us from ourselves... and pay no mind to all these "shills" (i.e. a distasteful slur for all the unfamiliar Slashdot users paid to come out of the woodwork to chime in on this debate like a pile-up); it's an extremely unfair term for those who're struggling on behalf of Big Ag and Big Pharma... sorry, I mean on behalf of the world's population...
In that case, perhaps I should become an automotive engineer because I once had the temerity to express an unfavorable opinion about a car manufacturer?
Its pretty obvious to me that this is intended to be a littoral tech (i.e. no one's going to be sinking these in the Marianas Trench); as such, it might not be too challenging for each of these to deploy a wire antenna with a tiny float on the end...
How often do you think boats in cold, northern waters (think greatly increased marinelife activity vs the tropics) need to be removed and have their hulls scraped and repainted?
How about a sudden, complete loss of steering wheel ?
Let's ignore the fact, for a moment, that you just demonstrated your unsuitability to even be participating in this conversation and pretend that what you actually asked was...
How about a sudden, complete loss of steering ability?
...in which case, my reply would be a sarcastic and altogether-assholish "Well then then, it's a good thing self-driving cars will be immune from tie-rod/turnbuckle and other forms of mechanical failure."
Heard a new one recently; I believe it applies here: Don't bring piss to a shit fight.;)
The argument was in fact more complicated than your simple "understanding" of it but don't feel bad; confusion often tend to be frustrating and I dont blame you for letting it get to you.
How about sudden, complete loss of system power? If my car stalls out at speed, I've still got partial (albeit limited) control. What the fuck's the [steering-wheel-free] Google "car" going to do? Sure, it'll come to a stop (engineering a fail-safe mechanical backup is easy)... but since it won't have any steering, there's no telling where.
Since any fool, even the non-technical shitheads jerking off over the prospect of not having to ever drive again because they suck so badly at it (we know who you are) should be able to figure out that while the viability of self-driving tech might be debatable, we're at least twenty (more like thirty) years away from where we can even consider doing away with the wheel and pedals. And... no doubt Google is as aware of this as anyone; I strongly suspect they're just pushing for a "compromise" where we grudging acquiesce to them fielding their rudimentary, primitive tech... as long as there are backup controls...
Spoken like someone who hasn't the faintest clue about the differences between an autopilot and a self-driving car. In other words, an idiot (don't feel too bad; that's very much the norm these days).
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f the NSA did this, the listening would be done by a small cadre of unknown people with no data being shared publicly
Sure, for Intel that only has significance militarily; but for all the rest?? "Parallel reconstruction" is just the start; it's only a matter of time until TPTB find other ways to monetize that data (think stock manipulation, data shared with competing businesses, etc, etc).
That Mint that was hacked and distributed malware in it's distribution?
I was under the impression that Mint is SystemD-free; was I mistaken?
GMO's are actually being pushed
Typo; that should've read "GMO's aren't actually being pushed..."
...if you like Japanese culture and haven't seen Totoro (or is it "My Neighbor Totoro"), do so - you won't regret it.
Why would you try to conceal GMO products from the consumer?
Because, contrary to popular belief, GMO's are actually being pushed by sinister elements of the Military Industrial Complex such as Monsanto but rather a secret organization of enlightened scientists who've realized that the average westerner is eating more and more mineral-and-nutrient-depleting (i.e. toxic) fruits and vegetables and their intake of true superfoods (such as wheat, corn and soy) is on the decline. Really, they're trying to save us from ourselves... and pay no mind to all these "shills" (i.e. a distasteful slur for all the unfamiliar Slashdot users paid to come out of the woodwork to chime in on this debate like a pile-up); it's an extremely unfair term for those who're struggling on behalf of Big Ag and Big Pharma... sorry, I mean on behalf of the world's population...
D, I always enjoy your posts even if I don't always reply!
and didn't want to be dragged down to the level of their fellow man
Have you taken a look at their fellow man lately??
Sanders is definitely not a con artist
Nope, definitely not... wait; we're not talking about a politician, right?
How do you know it was warm?
Is this a trick question? They stop working (or did you mean to ask "...when Broadcom chips get replaced with those from a different vendor?")
Posting anonymous because reasons.
Not because poor grammar?
In that case, perhaps I should become an automotive engineer because I once had the temerity to express an unfavorable opinion about a car manufacturer?
That doesn't sound too threatening-looking; my ex's vagina on the other hand...
Its pretty obvious to me that this is intended to be a littoral tech (i.e. no one's going to be sinking these in the Marianas Trench); as such, it might not be too challenging for each of these to deploy a wire antenna with a tiny float on the end...
How often do you think boats in cold, northern waters (think greatly increased marinelife activity vs the tropics) need to be removed and have their hulls scraped and repainted?
I was thinking the same thing but there are high-tech coatings available that put marine anti-fouling paints to shame...
Very likely it's ever-so-slightly denser than water, thus ensuring it doesn't have to expend [much] power to remain submerged...
Hey, now; some of us are on a budget...
Yes, you can't...
LOL, you must be Japanese.
How about a sudden, complete loss of steering wheel ?
Let's ignore the fact, for a moment, that you just demonstrated your unsuitability to even be participating in this conversation and pretend that what you actually asked was...
How about a sudden, complete loss of steering ability?
...in which case, my reply would be a sarcastic and altogether-assholish "Well then then, it's a good thing self-driving cars will be immune from tie-rod/turnbuckle and other forms of mechanical failure."
Heard a new one recently; I believe it applies here: Don't bring piss to a shit fight. ;)
The argument was in fact more complicated than your simple "understanding" of it but don't feel bad; confusion often tend to be frustrating and I dont blame you for letting it get to you.
they know they'll never get approval to build them on land
I see you've never been out to West Texas.
Since any fool, even the non-technical shitheads jerking off over the prospect of not having to ever drive again because they suck so badly at it (we know who you are) should be able to figure out that while the viability of self-driving tech might be debatable, we're at least twenty (more like thirty) years away from where we can even consider doing away with the wheel and pedals. And... no doubt Google is as aware of this as anyone; I strongly suspect they're just pushing for a "compromise" where we grudging acquiesce to them fielding their rudimentary, primitive tech... as long as there are backup controls...
Spoken like someone who hasn't the faintest clue about the differences between an autopilot and a self-driving car. In other words, an idiot (don't feel too bad; that's very much the norm these days).
That's not a very good strawman; it makes you look stupid.