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Re:Cory Doctorow: What Kind of Bubble Is AI? by ctoth on Tuesday December 19, 2023 @01:17PM (#38699320)
Right. He talks about hypothetical outcomes as if they have happened, which dramatically reduces his credibility.

For instance, in Denver, we still have several (I think even more than when I moved here in 2011) Taxi companies. Those Taxi companies actually use apps now. Those companies don't ever have the "oh the credit card reader is broken" excuse anymore. Riding a Non-uber Taxicab in Denver is an objectively improved experience now!

> douche-bag toxic tech-bro culture.

Ah, I see where you're coming from now.

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Re:Cory Doctorow: What Kind of Bubble Is AI? by aaroninsf on Tuesday December 19, 2023 @02:51PM (#38700596)
That is indeed what turned me from neutral and mildly interested, having been suckered by the "share" posture,

into a life-long hater.

The culture there was among the worst and most egregious, but it opened the door to unapologetic toxicity that the Valley has never recovered from.

There's no excusing it, no overlooking it, and those who would defend it or ignore it are worse than complicit.

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Re:Cory Doctorow: What Kind of Bubble Is AI? by worik on Thursday December 21, 2023 @12:24AM (#38717272)
> Right. He talks about hypothetical outcomes as if they have happened

No.

Cherry picking counter examples does not disprove the main point, which is describing a business model.

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