"How dare they show a titty in my murder simulator."
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The same happens to Chinese app stores on Android phones. Just companies trying to throw up obstacles for their competition.
Between this and antivirus software flagging cracked software, I wish security apps would focus on security instead of weaponizing consumer trust.
Better to brush after getting up to remove any bacteria and plaque buildup. And then right before bed, floss+brush.
I tried having a conversation with ChatGPT. It's annoyingly predictable. Imagine the most boring, chronically helpful therapist who is always brimming with obvious advice, and that's what you get.
I get that people are lonely, but we're still much closer to ELIZA than Her.
Sure. Disney's main problem is streaming. It can't possibly be the quality of what they produce. I mean, it's not like they own half of the valuable entertainment IPs in the world, right?
Romania is the most enthusiastic supporter of the EU and is on an economic growth spurt right now. But sure, keep treating them like second-class Europeans until they start waxing nostalgic about the days they had a friend in Russia. See how that works out.
Bulgaria is already well on that path.
It does explain why the EU doesn't want to outright shut the door on China. The U.S. right now is acting like a bipolar person off their meds. One term they're reasonable and rational, the next they're throwing shit at the wall and talking about leaving their allies out to dry.
I don't believe this is classified but
"Not sure, might be spilling nuclear secrets here, but fuck it, I really wanna reply to this Lemmy comment."
Yes you can, with one caveat.
According to Stephen Krashen's input hypothesis, compelling, comprehensible input is sufficient to acquire a language. That means input that you find interesting and that keeps you engaged, and which you can understand at least in part. That evolving sweet spot can indeed take you from complete newbie to fluency without ever speaking.
In my experience, though, being able to speak with other native speakers is a huge source of motivation and creates its own compelling input. So I wouldn't discount that.
I personally know someone who went from no English to being able to converse just by watching The Simpsons.
Zeihan is a complete clown. As the video points out, he's been predicting the imminent collapse of China since 2010.
That being said, the linked video is of exceptionally quality and I highly recommend it regardless of your thoughts on Zeihan. It's a masterclass of reasoned and informed debate.