What is killing Internet? Money. Money always ruins everything. When money comes in, all the fun is gone. Internet has become too monetised and thus less fun.
It is important to recognise that your [US] society have been extremely downward spiralling since the 9/11. For some reason, or the other. It doesn't look good.
"They get created out of nothing..." And you think a common bank is creating money out of what? Revisit your perception. I mean, think about what you're saying.;) it'll do you good.
Spot on my friend! They should get worried about the content, not its resolution! I can really like a 480p film, but OTOH a 1080p film can make me say "WTF have I DL-ed this POS at all???"
Especially when it comes to porn, 1080p is the top experience, but really 720p is more than alright also. The only problem is lower resolutions like 480p and 360p. That can really look bad. However, more than 1080p is also just imperceptible,
Hell, I'm still extremely satisfied with 720p and 1080p content. Extremely. 4K? I'd rather invest some money in something more meaningful. New synth or something. It's just getting ridiculous.
It is inefficient, but what is more efficient: not using it at all when it's already available, or using it? Logic, man. Logic. Use some logic. Do you know what logic is?
These political games are so silly and so "manly". "My dick is bigger than yours." kinda thing. But the most sad thing about it is that these games could influence billions of lives. It's utterly tragic.
I'd like to differ. There IS a cure for cancer. All you have to do is live in a clean environment, take long walks and get regular exercise, eat healthy food with plenty of vegetables and fruits. But people don't want clean environment, they hate to walk and exercise, they can't live without awful fast food every day. They'd rather have a magic pill instead and as you said - that won't happen!
Does that mean I should try listening to "Barbie Girl" when I'm making industrial music?;) Anyway, how's that supposed to work for musicians to make them more creative? It's really hard to make your own music while listening to some other music.
Actually, I can tell you that's exactly what creative people always notice - "little things".;) I can spend an hour in a park just looking at "little things" doing [to an observer] absolutely nothing. It's a kind of a meditation.
I second that, wholeheartedly. And sadly. However I think if I'm [we?] are just too old and thinking people should behave a certain way that we're used to? Like... We largely share the same delusions, which means that we don’t even realize that our minds are disturbed. - Jiddu Krishnamurti You know? We have our ways, they have their ways. What is a bad way and what is the right way? Who can tell?
I grew up with Spectrum, Commodore, arcade games and pocket calculators. I don't think I turned out bad. Our teachers talked to us, inspired us with their performance. I used to have my favourite teachers according to that. There are people who just can't be teachers and there are ones that are born teachers. I tried to be a teacher and after just a couple of months I realised I wasn't up to it. You have to have a certain trait to be a teacher and I'm not that.
Anyway, my point is, I don't think new technologies can make teaching any more efficient. It's true that making your teaching more interesting will make your students more attentive, but if you're a *real* teacher you can make your classes very entertaining just by your interesting narrative. I guess you have to be a really genuinely interested in teaching to be able to do that. That's true for any other vocation to be successful at it. If you're not, you will end up trying other techniques. Sounds familiar? I think traditional techniques work extremely well. Aside from the physical punishment, that is.
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I got inspired by your sig. :) We used to have a Bill of Rights and now we have Bill Gates.
And it costs billions to cure diabetes.
What is killing Internet? Money. Money always ruins everything. When money comes in, all the fun is gone. Internet has become too monetised and thus less fun.
It is important to recognise that your [US] society have been extremely downward spiralling since the 9/11. For some reason, or the other. It doesn't look good.
"They get created out of nothing..." And you think a common bank is creating money out of what? Revisit your perception. I mean, think about what you're saying. ;) it'll do you good.
It is really interesting because I wouldn't pay $100 for anything in the US right now. I would rather go to Zimbabwe. Why is that? Ask Trump...
Spot on my friend! They should get worried about the content, not its resolution! I can really like a 480p film, but OTOH a 1080p film can make me say "WTF have I DL-ed this POS at all???"
People with smaller dicks like to have bigger stuff. Simple. :) It is not about the quality, it is about dicks, really.
Especially when it comes to porn, 1080p is the top experience, but really 720p is more than alright also. The only problem is lower resolutions like 480p and 360p. That can really look bad. However, more than 1080p is also just imperceptible,
Hell, I'm still extremely satisfied with 720p and 1080p content. Extremely. 4K? I'd rather invest some money in something more meaningful. New synth or something. It's just getting ridiculous.
It is inefficient, but what is more efficient: not using it at all when it's already available, or using it? Logic, man. Logic. Use some logic. Do you know what logic is?
Gosh man, you should move to some tropical island. I used to have a 600W heater and only used 1 bar at all times. It had 3 bars.
The thing is, pal, nothing is being wasted. That's all. Is it so hard to comprehend?
These political games are so silly and so "manly". "My dick is bigger than yours." kinda thing. But the most sad thing about it is that these games could influence billions of lives. It's utterly tragic.
So interesting. I'm reading "7 Swedish girls from a gas station" by Videorama. Such wonderful and extremely arousing novel!
Well, it is funny, but to tell the truth any computer without Internet access would be safe for her. ;) I love your C64 reference though! :)
If it's a business... it can be and must be taxed. Thanks.
I've heard a Windows phone is really good for hammering nails with. Very sturdy.
I'd like to differ. There IS a cure for cancer. All you have to do is live in a clean environment, take long walks and get regular exercise, eat healthy food with plenty of vegetables and fruits. But people don't want clean environment, they hate to walk and exercise, they can't live without awful fast food every day. They'd rather have a magic pill instead and as you said - that won't happen!
Does that mean I should try listening to "Barbie Girl" when I'm making industrial music? ;) Anyway, how's that supposed to work for musicians to make them more creative? It's really hard to make your own music while listening to some other music.
Agreed, NiN makes some very happy, lovely songs. Joy Division makes me happy as well. ;)
Actually, I can tell you that's exactly what creative people always notice - "little things". ;) I can spend an hour in a park just looking at "little things" doing [to an observer] absolutely nothing. It's a kind of a meditation.
I second that, wholeheartedly. And sadly. However I think if I'm [we?] are just too old and thinking people should behave a certain way that we're used to? Like... We largely share the same delusions, which means that we don’t even realize that our minds are disturbed. - Jiddu Krishnamurti You know? We have our ways, they have their ways. What is a bad way and what is the right way? Who can tell?
I grew up with Spectrum, Commodore, arcade games and pocket calculators. I don't think I turned out bad. Our teachers talked to us, inspired us with their performance. I used to have my favourite teachers according to that. There are people who just can't be teachers and there are ones that are born teachers. I tried to be a teacher and after just a couple of months I realised I wasn't up to it. You have to have a certain trait to be a teacher and I'm not that. Anyway, my point is, I don't think new technologies can make teaching any more efficient. It's true that making your teaching more interesting will make your students more attentive, but if you're a *real* teacher you can make your classes very entertaining just by your interesting narrative. I guess you have to be a really genuinely interested in teaching to be able to do that. That's true for any other vocation to be successful at it. If you're not, you will end up trying other techniques. Sounds familiar? I think traditional techniques work extremely well. Aside from the physical punishment, that is.