blabyboy

If we acknowledge the historical record as put forward by anthropologists and archaeologists then whilst individual acts of altruism have occurred, species-wide it appears to be non-existent. Survival of the fittest appears to be primal, in both meanings of the word and limited to groups within species. As I've said previously, we will survive only by adapting, and we will most likely be forced to that rather than moving in step with Nature.

I'm sure Nick Candy can still write a sizeable cheque in lieu of Musk.

So true. My local ex-MP got a knighthood just for supporting Teresa May's govt during the period after Brexit and helping push through votes. Roland Rudd got a very nice reward for supporting Bliar and Brown during their periods too. Jeff Archer got the same for supporting the end of the Thatcher period and grey Major's reign. All snouts in the trough to fulfill their own vein legacies.

Fook, you're right, it was.. bad UI meant I missed that.. right that's the new year soiled already.. and Itv3+1 doesn't have it?! But thanks for the hat tip. You're my go-to guy next year.

This is the first New Year where there are no Carry On films across all the Freeview channels.. Disgusted.

They're already responsible, as are the generations before them. There's always been a moral deficit in this area since at least the 1500's .. depending upon your point of view. I think it's more about accepting we're fooked and getting on with dealing with the the fallout that comes from that and establishing new normals.

We've already passed the Rubicon, it's all about mitigation and adaption now... Not all bad as it will prepare us for off world habitation.

I see Lady Nugee has now been made a Dame...saves her having to constantly downplay or hide the fact that she was a Lady now.. phew!

Dam! Have I left the webcam on again?! I was looking at those sites purely for research.. you understand..

Tw@ts that stand in the supermarket aisle staring vacantly at the shelves whilst their tiny mind tries to work out 'what for tea..what for tea..?' and holding up us forthright and knowing peoples who just want to grab a pint of milk and be on our way.

https://gizmodo.com/leaked-documents-show-openai-has-a-very-clear-definition-of-agi-2000543339 So there you have it ladies and gents..AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) is simply defined as earning 100 billions USD in profit, no real ground breaking, paradigm changing inventions, just a monetary value. Who knew?!

That would still only be regional I think- China and India, with maybe Pakistan kicking in once the big two have slogged it out and exhausted resources? Nice, succinct overview here: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53062484.amp

You would think NATO have some subs in that area ready to deter an errant anchors being dragged..

We'll be looking out for the green heart on the 28th.

If I was KS, I'd say F' em all and just get on with the plan for the next 3.5yrs. The GBP have the attention span of a goldfish to a larger extent, so as long as things are looking good in the last 6mths to a year then Lab are probably going to be in for another term. Spending too much time on the distractions from the press and Whatabouterry will do him more harm than good.

"Events dear boy, events..."

Appreciate that, but it would be useful to know who were the ones saying anything and why. Having actions also gives opportunities for follow up with the person who has that action. However, having read on, sounds like the club doesn't want too much of that. Could be wrong, time will tell I guess.

I think you miss the point.. other humans of the non-US banking sector may get there, but those Next Tuesdays are like Wyrmtongue whispering in the ear of medical research to the detriment of many.

Too vague and no onward actions. It was felt..... It was suggested... No actual demands or set position being taken from which to negotiate. Too wishy washy. Say what you mean so that you can have an honest discussion. No actions to take noted on each point. No timelines. How do they intend to hold anyone to account??

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/04/11/goldman-asks-is-curing-patients-a-sustainable-business-model.html These humans eh?....

I wouldn't disagree with that statement. At some point I'm sure our simulation will finish looping when the desired value has been achieved. 😊

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.

Have you been 2010 and then 2063 again....?

I thought this might interest peeps if they have 15 mins.. Gives some red meat to both sides, has some qualified experts and explains a lot of the NJ sightings. It also contains seagulls Note: they do not address all the other sightings, but do present some good options for the NJ flap.

When he is President, not when he's President-elect. I'm all for criticising the orange tw@t btw, but he does have a technical 'out' just atm. And yes, massive land grab by the Israelis.... It'll store up more hatred and simmering resentment with the Syrian population when they get their shlt together. They're not the only country btw to do this to Syria, Turkey is having a snifter too.