FormlessMartian

FormlessMartian , 11 months ago to futurama in Futurama has accidentally become a fascinating document of social change

I just recently started rewatching and I was amused by the “gender neutral pac-person” arcade cabinet in the first season, a gag that became even more topical over time.

FormlessMartian , 11 months ago to technology in Thousands of authors demand payment from AI companies for use of copyrighted works

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FormlessMartian , 11 months ago to technology in Thousands of authors demand payment from AI companies for use of copyrighted works

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FormlessMartian , 11 months ago to technology in Thousands of authors demand payment from AI companies for use of copyrighted works

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FormlessMartian , 11 months ago to technology in Spotify now has 220 million paying subscribers

Are people really unsubbing over a dollar a month? Seems kinda insignificant if you’re actually using the service.

FormlessMartian , 11 months ago to lemmyshitpost in The more they censor, bigger it gets

Yea this is pretty cool. I can finally identify stuff I’ve seen on there before but could never figure it out.

FormlessMartian , 11 months ago to news in Elon Musk says Twitter logo to change, birds to be gradually abandoned

There’s no empty Trump or DeSantis podiums for them to air I guess

FormlessMartian , 11 months ago to lemmyshitpost in The CUBE PUBE...?

I hope everyone calls it The Pube

FormlessMartian , 11 months ago to news in Pickleball Is America's Fastest-Growing Sport – But Is It Also The Most Dangerous? Report Shows It Could Cost US $500 Million In Medical Expenses

Matthew Lazinski from the University of South Florida School of Physical Therapy & Rehab Sciences, reflecting on the rise in pickleball injuries witnessed in the clinic, emphasizes the potential risks associated with the sport. He asserts that the surge in injuries can be attributed to people embracing an active lifestyle. He said the advantages gained from exercise outweigh the associated costs.

It’s right there in the article.

FormlessMartian , 11 months ago to news in Americans are ‘hunkering down’ and buying less food as inflation bites, one grocery giant says—instead they’re raiding their freezers

Aldi’s decision to change all of the lanes to self checkouts at the stores around me has really turned me off. I thought they would be one of the last bastions against self checkouts. The workers there were well paid and happy. I don’t really know where to shop for groceries with a conscience anymore.

FormlessMartian , 11 months ago to fediverse in Why Defederating from Facebook/Meta is So Important

Cannot agree harder

FormlessMartian , 11 months ago (edited 11 months ago) to workreform in Millennial and Gen Z employees are rejecting assignments, turning down offers, and seeking purpose. Here's what they expect of their employers, according to Deloitte’s latest survey

I agree with what you’re saying, except I think it touches on that unionizing is the path to being able to say no to additional work (with impunity) and get the most fulfillment from your craft. To feel the familial support of the people you spend 1/3rd of your life around. Your well-being is all tied together. Purpose might not be the right word for it. It was just the word that came to mind. I think it is the right path for most workers.

FormlessMartian , 11 months ago to world in OceanGate suspends operations after Titan submersible implosion

I would have sold everything after finding out they built the sub with discounted materials deemed insufficient for air travel.

FormlessMartian , 11 months ago to workreform in Millennial and Gen Z employees are rejecting assignments, turning down offers, and seeking purpose. Here's what they expect of their employers, according to Deloitte’s latest survey

Unionize

FormlessMartian , 11 months ago to fediverse in What app is everyone using for Lemmy

Fair points. Directing them to the appropriate community is best.