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@thomasfuchs@hachyderm.io
2025-07-29 03:32:08

So arguably the Pac-Man ghost logic is the exact opposite of “AI”.
It’s extremely well defined behavior based on very basic deterministic algorithms that are so simple a 8-year old player can understand them and anticipate them correctly for those high-scores.
The game actually is famous for the simple enemy logic and studied by games designers for it.
Pac-Man enemy behavior:
deterministic, well-defined algorithm that can easily be executed on the most primitive* computer hardware
“AI”:
black-box algorithm with indeterministic behavior that requires a metric shitload of compute

*By “primitive computer hardware” I mean that the Pac-Man arcade machine runs on a Zilog Z80 CPU with 8,500 transistors.The CPU in the phone you are reading this on has (latest iPhone as example) 15 billion transistors or so (almost 2 million times more) and runs tens of thousands of times faster.

@sauer_lauwarm@mastodon.social
2025-08-29 15:39:34

instagram.com/p/DN7sUvSEQmn/?u

@andres4ny@social.ridetrans.it
2025-07-28 21:17:15

I was late to pick my daughter up from camp because #NYCParks closed a huge portion of Corona-Meadows Flushing Park. Apparently for some kind of music festival. There was, of course, no bike detour. The area has highways running through it, and the bridges over the highways are cordoned off. How do you get to

View from an overpass bridge sidewalk, showing a chain-link fence at the end completely blocking access to the park. In the background, trees and the big.. I don' t even know what they are, sculptures?
A sign for KeineMusik Soulection, saying "there will be restricted park access july 21st - july 31st to the following areas: skate park, festival grounds, ny state pavilion, garden of meditation, and surrounding areas. The map shows an area of the park bordered by the Long Island Expressway (a highway) on one side, the Grand Central Parkway (a highway) on another side.
A pedstrian overpass entrance, showing 3 offset chain-link fences close together so that you can barely fit a bike (or stroller/wheelchair, for that matter).
@arXiv_quantph_bot@mastoxiv.page
2025-08-29 10:14:01

Louvre: Relaxing Hardware Requirements of Quantum LDPC Codes by Routing with Expanded Quantum Instruction Set
Runshi Zhou, Fang Zhang, Hui-Hai Zhao, Feng Wu, Linghang Kong, Jianxin Chen
arxiv.org/abs/2508.20858

@cowboys@darktundra.xyz
2025-07-30 14:17:21

Cowboys fans should get excited for Nathan Thomas after Will McClay praise si.com/nfl/cowboys/news/dallas

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-05-30 00:30:01

Natura Urbana V 🏡
城市自然 V 🏡
📷 Nikon FE
🎞️Ilford FP4 Plus, expired 1995
buy me ☕️ ?/请我喝杯☕️?
#filmphotography

Ilford FP4 @ ISO 80

**English:**
This black and white image shows an electrical warning post situated in a grassy area. The post is rectangular and has text and symbols indicating the presence of underground cables. The grass around the post appears dry and slightly overgrown, suggesting a rural or less-maintained area. The warning post serves as a caution to prevent any accidental damage to the underground utilities.

**Chinese:**
这张黑白照片展示了一个位于草地上的电力警示柱。警示柱呈长方形,上面有文字和符号,指示地下有电缆。柱子周围的草看起来干燥且略显…
Ilford FP4 @ ISO 80

**English:**
This black and white photograph captures a scene dominated by a chain-link fence in the foreground. The fence creates a sense of separation and barrier. Behind the fence, the image reveals a somewhat cluttered and indistinct background, which may include various objects or debris. The overall mood of the image is somber and reflective, enhanced by the monochromatic tones. The image may evoke themes of confinement, isolation, or abandonment.

**Chinese:**
这张黑白照片…
Ilford FP4 @ ISO 80

**English:**
This black and white image depicts a tranquil park scene. Tall trees line a pathway that meanders through the park, providing shade and a sense of serenity. Benches are placed along the path, inviting visitors to sit and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The park appears well-maintained, with neatly trimmed grass and a few scattered rocks. The overall atmosphere is calm and inviting, making it an ideal place for relaxation and contemplation.

**Chinese:**
这张黑白照片…
Ilford FP4 @ ISO 80

**English:**
This black and white photograph captures a serene body of water, possibly a lake or a pond. The water surface is calm, with gentle ripples reflecting the light. In the center of the image, a small patch of reeds or aquatic plants emerges from the water, adding a touch of natural beauty to the scene. The simplicity and tranquility of the image evoke a sense of peace and solitude.

**Chinese:**
这张黑白照片拍摄了一片宁静的水域,可能是一个湖泊或池塘。水面平静,轻柔的涟漪反射着光线。在画面中央,一小片芦苇或水生植物从水中浮现,为景色…
@paulbusch@mstdn.ca
2025-06-30 18:01:09

I started the morning with the objective of putting the plants we brought from our old house into our new yard. But I quickly realized all the tools I needed were sprinkled throughout my disorganized garage. So I spent 3 hours ripping out old cabinets left by the previous owners to make some space and then hunting through our piles of stuff to find the garden tools. Got most of it organized, so at least I can actually put my hands on stuff. A small step forward.
#Gardening #FengShui

@cowboys@darktundra.xyz
2025-06-29 22:27:19

Dallas Cowboys star going viral for forced handshake with huge rival on TikTok si.com/nfl/cowboys/news/dallas

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-05-30 00:30:01

Natura Urbana V 🏡
城市自然 V 🏡
📷 Nikon FE
🎞️Ilford FP4 Plus, expired 1995
buy me ☕️ ?/请我喝杯☕️?
#filmphotography

Ilford FP4 @ ISO 80

**English:**
This black and white image shows an electrical warning post situated in a grassy area. The post is rectangular and has text and symbols indicating the presence of underground cables. The grass around the post appears dry and slightly overgrown, suggesting a rural or less-maintained area. The warning post serves as a caution to prevent any accidental damage to the underground utilities.

**Chinese:**
这张黑白照片展示了一个位于草地上的电力警示柱。警示柱呈长方形,上面有文字和符号,指示地下有电缆。柱子周围的草看起来干燥且略显…
Ilford FP4 @ ISO 80

**English:**
This black and white photograph captures a scene dominated by a chain-link fence in the foreground. The fence creates a sense of separation and barrier. Behind the fence, the image reveals a somewhat cluttered and indistinct background, which may include various objects or debris. The overall mood of the image is somber and reflective, enhanced by the monochromatic tones. The image may evoke themes of confinement, isolation, or abandonment.

**Chinese:**
这张黑白照片…
Ilford FP4 @ ISO 80

**English:**
This black and white image depicts a tranquil park scene. Tall trees line a pathway that meanders through the park, providing shade and a sense of serenity. Benches are placed along the path, inviting visitors to sit and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The park appears well-maintained, with neatly trimmed grass and a few scattered rocks. The overall atmosphere is calm and inviting, making it an ideal place for relaxation and contemplation.

**Chinese:**
这张黑白照片…
Ilford FP4 @ ISO 80

**English:**
This black and white photograph captures a serene body of water, possibly a lake or a pond. The water surface is calm, with gentle ripples reflecting the light. In the center of the image, a small patch of reeds or aquatic plants emerges from the water, adding a touch of natural beauty to the scene. The simplicity and tranquility of the image evoke a sense of peace and solitude.

**Chinese:**
这张黑白照片拍摄了一片宁静的水域,可能是一个湖泊或池塘。水面平静,轻柔的涟漪反射着光线。在画面中央,一小片芦苇或水生植物从水中浮现,为景色…
@cowboys@darktundra.xyz
2025-08-30 17:36:41

Micah Parsons thanks Cowboys fans in first Packers press conference after trade cowboyswire.usatoday.com/story