Is AI going to kill Hifi?

@asvjerry 6th grade education

I must admit a had a quiet laugh about that. Here’s my variations on your theme…

l did a last minute cruise around Ireland two years ago with Norwegian Cruise Line sailing out of Southampton. One thing l learned quickly was that it was an American Cruise Company named Norwegian Cruise Line? The brand “NCL” has absolutely nothing to do with Norway or Norwegian ownership. I should have taken that as a sign….
2000 or so of the 3000 on board “tourists crammed in a boat” we’re American. I personally experienced that “6th grade education” with some of the evening dining conversations. Completely blinkered attitudes at odds with world wide opinions.

l had constant inner laughs people watching. Most had come over to trace their roots in Limerick, Galloway, Cork and Dublin. A lot of the passengers were dressed for dinner just like they would have been at home, Hillbillies, Texans, Dixielanders, KFC lookalikes and the like. Visually it made a rather loud spectacle and more like “fancy dress”. It was a constant source of high amusement for the average UK passenger on an Ireland or British Isles circular cruise break away.

My partner and l had a bet as to how many minutes it would take for our various table guests each night to get talking about (Yawn) “money” or “how many cruises you been on?” Mention anything political or critical and the roof came off. Some of the conversations were so bizarre. It was like being in a playground all over again.

My wife said…. “It’s so loopy and cooky, you just can’t write it”

 Recently watched youtube video of a sailing of new Queen Elizabeth ocean liner, this vs videos from cruise ships.  I don't know if there could be a greater relief between the two, QE passengers so much more refined, thoughtful, interesting vs the brutes on these cruises. These hordes of cruise tourists are absolutely destroying destination sites such as Venice, Barcelona, ancient ruins all over the world, etc. 

One of my fav series is the 'White Lotus', monkey brains in paradise. I fully expect most watchers of this series haven't a clue as to the meaning or symbolism of the white Lotus plant, sex and money is the allure of the show for the masses. And to think some believe present civilization is the most advanced and knowledgeable in history. AI will help to cull the heard, you all know about planned obsolescence. 

As a veteran of many cruises of all types since the 80's, I can say you have to pick your cruise with some care. If you sail on Carnival or another party cruise line, don't complain about unrefined 'brutes'. If you sail on the QEII, don't complain about there not being enough fun things to do.

I do agree totally about the passengers in historic ports when they disembark. 

I'm also a veteran of many beach resorts in Mexico and Jamaica, and I totally LOVE 'White Lotus', all 3 seasons. No, I didn't know the meaning of the white Lotus plant and still don't, so throw me in with the ignorant masses. I thought I got meaning out of the series, but apparently I was wrong. 

Ultimately AI data center energy demand and projected EV charging demand is going to force more nuke plants to be built especially so if our overlords keep closing coal and natural gas plants. Wind and solar will contribute a pittance. There is really no other way out.

White Lotus' meaning or symbolism in Buddhist philosophy/religion concerns ignorance and the path one travels in reaching enlightenment. If you pay attention to the sound track you often hear monkey like sounds, these just as the characters are about to engage in mindless acts motivated by desires. I also find it interesting they also often have scenes of real monkeys with this wide eyed, sort of incredulous look like they can't believe how these humans are behaving . This has to do with monkeybrain or our primitive brain which subconsciously or consciously seeks fulfillment of that desire.  And it is this desire which impedes us from reaching enlightenment and nirvana.  White Lotus presents to us people with insatiable desires, this usually revolves around sex, money, power. We then observe the downsides and tragedies this insatiable desire brings about. The entire series is intended to bring about some contemplation as to these costs so that we  may reconsider both our conscious and unconscious desires.