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@Life_is

If magic is real we should put it to work right away.

@utopiarte

Everyone does idolatry. That's kind of my second point. Or at least I think almost everyone will do something that *someone else* could call "idolatry" -- Though I think I can explain why it's not irrational.

At the same time, I thought that the unimportantance of particular material artifacts was part of the big point Jesus was making.

But I often badly misunderstand Bible stories. Or that is what I'm told.

@jamey

I do have a connection to sailboats as it happens.

But I tend to care most that they are in working order and that the rest of the crew can cover the things I can't do.

And boats are replaced "all at once" when they can't be saved. People often given them the same name, and end up thinking of it as the same as more time passes?

@CptSuperlative

I have a student who is obsessed with early explorers... wonder if he knows about it?

@mw

I'd destroy one and keep going. Decide I had the original for absolutely no rational reason.

@jamey

In fact I take the radical position that the more people repair and replace part of the ship... the MORE it's "The Ship of Theseus" because of that investment of time and of defining what it is.

If it were buried in the sand and perfectly preserved but forgotten? Then it might just be "a ship" with no name.

@jamey

The ship isn't as upsetting. Because people cared about it and repaired it so it's still there.

@larrybiggs

I don't know about any energy. But I think knowing the original is gone, or that someone else has it, or it's destroyed makes me sad. It's a little stab of grief because I don't think anyone else would understand why these little bits of junk matter.

And maybe they don't understand and that's also sad.

Having the same object represents a struggle to keep an object ... it represents people caring.

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.

@Brynawel

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)

@evan @emilymbender

A lot of people use blockchain too every day. It has applications.

@evan @emilymbender

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.

@evan @emilymbender

I didn't say "By any objective measure, AI continues to improve at a stunning pace." that was Louis Rosenberg

@emilymbender

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?

@emilymbender

"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.

@davidho

Who rules the world?