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Consider some objects that are precious that you'd never throw away.
A gift of jewelry from a friend or lover. A special drawing by a child. A poem written by hand by someone who passed away.
If that object were replaced with an *identical* copy would you feel loss? Knowing that you had a perfect copy? But not the original.
I want to say "no I would not care" but this is a big fat lie I think.
And why is it just the cup? No one cares about the holy plate? The holy table? The holy olive oil bottle? (they had olive oil to go on the bread I'd think)
I mean in a way all of those things could also be relics. And maybe they are?
Many things are relics. Like famous paintings and limited edition sneaker drops.
An identical replacement with a different history is still "fake."
Jesus does this thing where he says "take some of this bread, it's my body"
"take this wine it's my blood"
Taking common humble objects and ascribing greater significance. (Or saying they transform if you like)
It's *odd* that everyone gets obsessed with the *particular* cup used on this occasion. (But long after the fact.)
Kind of feels like it is missing the point? Couldn't ANY cup be the holy grail? Just like ANY bread can be the body of Christ.
No. Apparently "everyone" who lives here is ALWAYS innocent. Always.
The lego cat is on a shelf. This is the *third* time I've noticed that one of the ears has been ... removed and tossed on the ground.
But, I have not seen who has done this.
(photos of #picaThecat are NOT related)
A lot of people use blockchain too every day. It has applications.
When I point out the shortfalls someone always says "but it's improving" -- these improvements do not address the shortfalls ... the gap between what is promised and what it really can do.
I didn't say "By any objective measure, AI continues to improve at a stunning pace." that was Louis Rosenberg
Where is AI experiencing natural BIG success?
* To generate spam (fake books, videos, "content")
* As marketing for stocks (eg our company will make money we use or do AI)
* In some narrow science applications
* A small segment of the public seems to become addicted to it, in some cases in maladaptive ways.
have I missed anything? I know there are many other niche examples, but who will be the main customers?
"By any objective measure, AI continues to improve at a stunning pace."
No one ever said "The iphone is improving all the time any moment now everyone will want one"
I mean... WHEN will we get there? This "it's getting better" line is a huge tell for me.
I do think there is a danger of just hoping AI goes away, it won't. We will need regulations and to think about its place.
When you bring that up this kind of guys says "nooo no... it will get better. Please no!"
Kings have always had fools, but it's interesting when the fools don't seem to know that they are the fool...
... as it seems to work now.
Who rules the world?
Maybe the way to get MAGA even more mad about this war would be to point out how it can be framed as "humanitarian" So kind to spend so much money and put US lives at risk to rid another nation of a terrible leader. They hate "foreign aid" so much and don't care to listen to how this is a money grab or for whom.
And by the way if is now an option... IDK anyone want to help *us* out? Please? You will be welcomed by the people, celebrated as liberators in the streets etc. etc.
Do you just make your patterns without a guide? How do you do that?
I feel like many craft people underestimate the laziness of beginners.
Things like "buying floss" are very intimidating. But it shall be done.
I was hoping I could just send off the file and get the whole kit bundled together with a printed fabric pattern, floss of the right colors and a little hoop.
But, I will need to do that myself.
So I might make some extra kits to give as gifts.
Who wouldn't want to contemplate an ant in this way.
The plan* continues!
*promoting ants
The fabric used for #crossstitch (if you want a neat grid) is called 'AIDA' I thought there would be a service that would print pattern (*.json or *.oxs files? there seem to be many formats)
This isn't really a thing. Oh yes, they will do it for *photos* but, I think precision printing that lines up with the grid is a challenge.
(Also most pattern designers are more experienced than I am. They seem to just count it out... or they use iron-on patterns which sounds hard.)
I will try counting.
@streetsblognyc
But that is you.
I am very tempted by this. Once I try this little project I'll have a sense of if we could do it.
One thing I can't figure out is how to have everyone involved in the design? Maybe we have each student modify the frame a little ... that could work.
Do you want to design a cross-stitch pattern? This website is neat.
Now to try to figure out how to print this. If it works it could be fun to make different species.
I think I'd like to see how small I can make the patterns. Since I am very lazy and won't complete a big complex project.
There are also sites that will convert photos, but the results look like waaaay too much work to really make.
Creating your own cross stitch chart is very easy with FlossCross. It is possible to import pattern from photo or design it from empty canvas.
(flosscross.com)