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@deprogrammaticaipsum@mas.to
2025-11-16 09:17:07

"For Levy and Newborn, the stakes were clear, and the title of the first chapter of the book says it all: “The Challenge is World Champion Kasparov”. Said chapter describes in detail the match between a first iteration of a chess supercomputer by IBM, the less well-known “Deep Thought”. It was a strong contender, having defeated quite a few grandmasters along the way (including the aforementioned Levy), but was no match for Kasparov in August 1989."

David Levy & Monty Newborn
The literature about and around chess is too long to enumerate in an article of a thousand words, and this is clearly not my intent. If you want to learn chess, there are so many good books around, it is hard to pick just one. There are, however, fewer books explaining the art of how to teach a computer to play chess; and the one chosen for this issue of the Library section does a magnificent job at precisely that.

@hex@kolektiva.social
2025-11-16 21:08:22

There are 3 fundamental freedoms outlined in Dawn of Everything:
(1) the freedom to move away or relocate from one’s surroundings;
(2) the freedom to ignore or disobey commands issued by others; and
(3) the freedom to shape entirely new social realities, or shift back and forth between different ones.
I think these can all be captured in one statement when reframed as a system constraint: for a system to be free, participation must be optional for all members.
People must be part of *some* system. Even individualistic survivalism is itself a system (if not a very good one). Then there is a corollary as well: any system that is not free, that is not optional, can turn optional systems into mandatory ones, and thus (adopted from the MLK quote) un-freedom anywhere is a threat to freedom everywhere.
Edit:
I'm gonna drop the #Philosophy tag on here because apparently that's where I went with it. Challenges and push-back welcome.
Edit:
Aaaaand Its a blog post
anarchoccultism.org/building-z
As usual, comments, typos, and questions are always welcome.

@cheryanne@aus.social
2026-01-11 01:36:23

Cakeberra!
All pictures in the book are from the charity’s 2017 Cake Off competition, in which the theme was ‘Canberra’. They were professionally captured, but unutilised until now.
Learning your ABCs? It's a piece of cake with this charity's Canberra-themed book | Region Canberra

Learning your ABCs? It's a piece of cake with this charity's Canberra-themed book | Region Canberra
Imagine you're on a bus, driving around discovering Canberra icons made of cake - and learning your ABCs along the…

@midtsveen@social.linux.pizza
2025-12-09 17:37:19

Gottfrid Svartholm one of the co-founders of the pirate bay website, at his work station.
#Piracy #Privacy #Security

The image captures a lone individual in what appears to be a room shielded with aluminum foil. The person sits amidst a collection of computers and wires. The room is cluttered with electronics, books, and various objects.
@Cognessence@social.linux.pizza
2025-12-15 20:09:29

I've just had the misfortune of reading yet another smug, somewhat revered book "explaining" music, this time with all the same problems as most of the others.
It tricked me with its title: 'Music, The Brain, And Ecstasy: How Music Captures Our Imagination'.
Some choice excerpts:
"Composers working with [non-Western] scales must labor harder to devise deep musical relations, their melodies will prosper more by contour than harmony, and ultimately…

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-11-10 00:30:03

Moody Urbanity - Relations II 👥
情绪化城市 - 关系 II 👥
📷 Minolta Hi-Matic AF
🎞️ Shanghai GP3 400 Pan
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

English Alt Text: A grainy black-and-white photo of a person sitting on a shared bicycle under a city overpass. The person wears a white t-shirt, dark shorts, and sneakers, and is looking at a mobile phone. The bike has a front basket. Behind them, cars drive along the road, and a McDonald’s restaurant is visible among other buildings. The scene captures a candid moment of modern urban life, blending technology, transportation, and solitude. 中文替代文字： 这是一张黑白颗粒感照片，一位骑共享单车的人坐在城市高架桥下。他穿着白色T恤、深色短裤和运…
Shanghai GP3 400 PAN (FF) English Alt Text: A grayscale image of a city bus stop located beneath a concrete overpass. A large pillar supports the structure above, dividing the scene. On the right, a bus is parked near the curb; another bus is visible in the distance. A person sits alone on a bench near the pillar, possibly waiting. Behind them, a modern glass building and trees line the sidewalk. The cracked pavement and faded crosswalk add texture. The monochrome palette evokes a quiet, conte…
Shanghai GP3 400 PAN (FF) Shanghai GP3 400 PAN (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo showing a curved white hose laid across a paved surface made of interlocking bricks. The hose leaks water at one point, forming a small stream. Nearby lies a piece of white paper or plastic. Vegetation, including grass and a bush, grows along the edge of the pavement. In the background, a concrete area and fencing are visible. The image contrasts human-made materials with natural growth, enhanced by …
Shanghai GP3 400 PAN (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo of an urban street scene dominated by a tall utility pole in the center. Numerous electrical wires stretch outward in various directions, forming a web-like pattern against an overcast sky. To the left, a multi-story building with rectangular windows stands quietly. On the right, a partial sign with Chinese characters and a circular traffic sign featuring an upward-pointing arrow suggest a one-way street. The mood is somber an…
@azonenberg@ioc.exchange
2025-12-08 06:37:24

Just spent half an hour recording a narrated screen capture walking through some PCIe decodes and the clock bug I was fighting on the STM32MP2 earlier.
Pull the final video into OBS and... no audio. Apparently I had the wrong mic input selected.
Welp. Guess I'm redoing it tomorrow.

@Tuxramus@social.linux.pizza
2026-01-08 04:23:58

Squeezing in some final holiday adventures in LOTRO tonight! ⚔️ Taking the Linux rig out for some questing as we prepare for our next big chapter with Penguins on Tour. 🐧✈️
Live now!
#LOTRO

Tuxramus - Twitch
LOTRO On Linux (Server: Glamdring) Powered by MakerWorld-printU (https://makerwor Commands: !discord !fish !leaderboard RPG !rpggame

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-12-13 00:30:03

Metropolitana III🔶
城 III🔶
📷 Pentax MX
🎞️ Ilford Pan 100
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

Ilford Pan 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo features a cylindrical birdcage hanging from a tree branch. Inside, a bird perches quietly. The cage is suspended by a wire and hook, with a padlock hanging nearby on the tree. Sunlight filters through the leaves, casting dappled light across the scene. The contrast between the confined bird and the open natural surroundings evokes themes of freedom and captivity. 中文替代文字： 这是一张黑白照片，画面中一个圆柱形鸟笼挂在树枝上，笼中有一只鸟静静地栖息。鸟笼通过钩子和铁丝悬挂，树干上还挂着一个挂锁。…
Ilford Pan 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo captures the upper part of a traditional East Asian building, partially hidden by trees. The roof has upturned eaves and decorative carvings, with a small sculpture at its peak. The structure appears to be made of stone or brick and includes a circular window. The trees frame the building, adding depth and contrast to the image, which highlights the elegance of historical architecture. 中文替代文字： 这是一张黑白照片，展示了一座传统东亚建筑的上部，部分被树木遮挡。屋顶翘角精致…
Ilford Pan 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo shows a multi-tiered traditional Chinese building, possibly a temple, with ornate upturned eaves and intricate facade details. The roof features carved embellishments typical of classical Chinese design. In the foreground, utility poles and street signs indicate a modern urban setting. Trees on the left side frame the building, emphasizing the contrast between ancient architecture and contemporary infrastructure. 中文替代文字： 这是一张黑白照片，画…
Ilford Pan 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo shows a man walking past a traditional Chinese building. The structure has a curved tiled roof and a large double door set into a brick wall. The man wears dark clothing and holds a small object, possibly a phone or wallet. A streetlamp stands nearby, and trimmed bushes line the base of the wall. Trees cast shadows across the scene, creating a peaceful urban moment that blends modern life with cultural heritage. 中文替代文字： 这是一张黑白照片，画面…
@deprogrammaticaipsum@mas.to
2025-11-30 17:16:12

"As explained in chapter 11 of Meyer’s book, assertions are meant to check the correctness of a piece of software; that is, its ability to perform the tasks defined in their specification.
Because, you do have a specification, right? Right?"
deprogrammaticaipsum.com/asser

Assertions
Colin Powell passed away during the preparation of this article. In one of the most memorable and abhorrent chapters of his career he gave a speech in the United Nations trying to justify the unjustifiable.