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Joe Duncan

@Joe_Duncan

Software developer by trade, cognitive scientist by education. Interested in the intersection of AI and empirical psychology.

 Southern Ontario-ish
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"Alabama Man" always was the Justice League's weakest link cbc.ca/news/world/oath-keepe…
Alabama man pleads guilty to seditious conspiracy, in relation to Jan. 6 riot | CBC News

Alabama man pleads guilty to seditious conspiracy, in relation to Jan. 6 riot | CBC News

Joshua A. James, an Alabama man affiliated with the far-right Oath Keepers militia group pleaded guilty Wednesday to seditious conspiracy for his actions leading up to and through the Jan. 6 riot,...

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Considering changing my battle-cry from: "Til Valhal!" to: "Russian warship, go fuck yourself!" Thoughts?
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If you are still using the default AWSD layout for all your gaming, and have not developed your own custom keyboard bind layout that is ergonomically specific to your own hand - you can't call yourself a REAL gamer!!! Mine is QW[SpaceBar]E What's yours, gamers?
It will also tell you if the Greys have laser drilled any of your molars. newatlas.com/health-wellbein…
Zaamigo tooth-checking device puts an AI camera in your mouth

Zaamigo tooth-checking device puts an AI camera in your mouth

While there are camera-equipped toothbrushes that let users see how well they're cleaning their teeth, the Zaamigo goes considerably further. It uses AI to analyze the photos it shoots, in order to...

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Yawn gizmodo.com/ready-for-google…
Ready for Google Glass, Round Two?

Ready for Google Glass, Round Two?

Google is reportedly working on a pair of augmented reality glasses for consumers. Sound familiar?

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People *finally* starting to listen!!! gizmodo.com/doctors-used-bac…
Doctors Used Bacteria-Killing Viruses to Take Down an Incurable Superbug

Doctors Used Bacteria-Killing Viruses to Take Down an Incurable Superbug

A woman in Belgium lived nearly two years with an infected wound, before a combination of phages and antibiotics finally cleared it.

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Reminds me a bit TOO much of my own RPG party... gizmodo.com/critical-role-vo…
Critical Role's The Legend of Vox Machina Succeeds a Performance Check in Strong Amazon Debut

Critical Role's The Legend of Vox Machina Succeeds a Performance Check in Strong Amazon Debut

You'll be charmed and interested enough to ask if it's Friday yet.

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Almost, but not quite there, horror movie tropes. Go!: "The call was coming from inside your neighbour's house!"
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Think. Bigger. Let's turn the *SUN* into a Big Box store!!! gizmodo.com/walmart-target-b…
We Should Turn Big Box Stores Into Solar Farms

We Should Turn Big Box Stores Into Solar Farms

A new report lays out the incredible untapped opportunity for carbon-free energy sitting on top of your local Walmart.

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They don't need a pretense - they've already been given permission! Doing nothing but saying "there will be sanctions" - is the same thing as saying "ok, go ahead, but this is the price" cbc.ca/news/politics/ukraine…
Russia is looking for a pretext to invade Ukraine, Trudeau says | CBC News

Russia is looking for a pretext to invade Ukraine, Trudeau says | CBC News

As it debates whether to send weapons to Ukraine, the federal government is taking into account Russia's quest for "excuses" to invade, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today.

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Yeah, they'll all be back in 3 months with new suits, longer hair, and 3 copycats each. Then everyone will hate it and they'll be forced to change them back and spin-off the copies. Or something gizmodo.com/dc-comics-justic…
I Have Very Bad News About the Justice League

I Have Very Bad News About the Justice League

And I have even worse news about the superheroes in it.

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No shit. It's better to just leave it up and have every reference possible point to it and explain how stupid it is than it is to ban or censor it. Censorship and bans only legitimize the information in the eyes of the believers. gizmodo.com/researchers-say-…
Social Media Bans of Scientific Misinformation Aren't Helpful, Researchers Say

Social Media Bans of Scientific Misinformation Aren't Helpful, Researchers Say

There are more effective ways to fight scientific misinformation than banning and removing content, according to the report.

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Well, fuck: gizmodo.com/moon-knight-star…
Moon Knight Star Gaspard Ulliel Dies After Ski Accident

Moon Knight Star Gaspard Ulliel Dies After Ski Accident

The French actor, who was also in Hannibal Rising , was only 37.

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This is the future we have chosen: ctvnews.ca/business/food-man…
Food manufacturers start to cut capacity amid labour shortages and supply chain woes

Food manufacturers start to cut capacity amid labour shortages and supply chain woes

Canada's food manufacturers are starting to cut capacity and focus on key products as they confront labour shortages and supply chain problems that show no signs of easing.

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Pfft, even the IRS is pandering to Instagrammers: krebsonsecurity.com/2022/01/…
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I haven't read the article, but I'm pretty confident the answer is "mad scientist shrink rays". The only logical explanation, really. ctvnews.ca/health/why-are-ba…

Why are babies in Canada getting smaller? Several factors may play a role, report says

A recent increase in the number of small-for-gestational-age births—an important indicator of infant health—has been observed in Canada. While the reasons for this increase are unclear, a University...

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Like, even the Ancients knew plastic straws were the devil: newatlas.com/science/oldest-…
Oldest surviving straws hint at ancient culture of communal beer drinking

Oldest surviving straws hint at ancient culture of communal beer drinking

A set of lengthy silver and gold tubes dug up from a famous grave in the the Caucuses have been found to represent the oldest surviving drinking straws, with the scientists behind the discovery...

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Y'all ain't ready for what 2022's dishin' out yet: gizmodo.com/deadly-superbug-…
Deadly Superbug Fungus Spotted in Louisiana for the First Time

Deadly Superbug Fungus Spotted in Louisiana for the First Time

At least two patients in the state have contracted Candida auris , a yeast infection and emerging germ threat that's often hard to treat with existing drugs.

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Do they know that STD is science fiction (the show, not the health concern)? gizmodo.com/scientists-tried…
Scientists Tried to Quantum Entangle a Tardigrade

Scientists Tried to Quantum Entangle a Tardigrade

A recent experiment claimed to entangle a living animal, but other researchers are skeptical.

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I won't believe anything Curiosity says anymore after it killed that cat. newatlas.com/space/curiosity…
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