Iblis Bane
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Iblis Bane
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· Nov 22
Well, it seems that this is the customary start... :D
> Reading
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> Writing
> Gaming
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>Tech
- Computers, Internet, AI, Search, etc.
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> Reading
- Sci-Fi, Fantasy, History, Poetry, Philosophy, Sociology, Psychology
> Writing
> Gaming
- Kenshi, X4, Bannerlord, UQM, *emergent, *open world, *rpg
>Tech
- Computers, Internet, AI, Search, etc.
>Art
>Cats
>Nature
>The Human Condition
When an author you like likes an author you like. 😁
Yesterday's Word Count = 1,202
Moving on to Donaldson book 2.
Moving on to Donaldson book 2.
November 17, 2025 at 9:50 AM
When an author you like likes an author you like. 😁
My favourite of the 1st Chrons, (and my favourite covers), but for sheer brutality, Book 1 of the 2nd Chrons (The Wounded Land) is hard to beat in fantasy.
As wonderful as these are though, I do think his sci-fi series (The Gap Cycle) is even better written.
As wonderful as these are though, I do think his sci-fi series (The Gap Cycle) is even better written.
November 17, 2025 at 9:48 AM
My favourite of the 1st Chrons, (and my favourite covers), but for sheer brutality, Book 1 of the 2nd Chrons (The Wounded Land) is hard to beat in fantasy.
As wonderful as these are though, I do think his sci-fi series (The Gap Cycle) is even better written.
As wonderful as these are though, I do think his sci-fi series (The Gap Cycle) is even better written.
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We are now seeing the first long-anticipated use of AI for semi-autonomous cyberattacks.
"This approach allowed the threat actor to achieve operational scale typically associated with nation-state campaigns while maintaining minimal direct involvement" www.anthropic.com/news/disrupt...
"This approach allowed the threat actor to achieve operational scale typically associated with nation-state campaigns while maintaining minimal direct involvement" www.anthropic.com/news/disrupt...
November 13, 2025 at 7:12 PM
We are now seeing the first long-anticipated use of AI for semi-autonomous cyberattacks.
"This approach allowed the threat actor to achieve operational scale typically associated with nation-state campaigns while maintaining minimal direct involvement" www.anthropic.com/news/disrupt...
"This approach allowed the threat actor to achieve operational scale typically associated with nation-state campaigns while maintaining minimal direct involvement" www.anthropic.com/news/disrupt...
Interesting interview with Dr Susan Schneider. I wonder if the "walled gardens" of the various providers will be a hindrance to this sort of thing? Or maybe there is more "inter-system" connection than I realise.
bigthink.com/the-long-gam...
bigthink.com/the-long-gam...
Why the AI “megasystem problem” needs our attention
A conversation with Dr. Susan Schneider on the AI risks we’re not talking about and why the fixation on AGI is misplaced.
bigthink.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Interesting interview with Dr Susan Schneider. I wonder if the "walled gardens" of the various providers will be a hindrance to this sort of thing? Or maybe there is more "inter-system" connection than I realise.
bigthink.com/the-long-gam...
bigthink.com/the-long-gam...
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The beginning is near.
September 30, 2025 at 9:47 PM
The beginning is near.
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🚨 New twist in the npm malware wars:
Socket just uncovered a malicious package, fezbox, that hides its payload inside a QR code image.
Yes, you read that right. JavaScript malware using QR code steganography to steal browser cookies & passwords
⬇️ Technical detail below
socket.dev/blog/malicio...
Socket just uncovered a malicious package, fezbox, that hides its payload inside a QR code image.
Yes, you read that right. JavaScript malware using QR code steganography to steal browser cookies & passwords
⬇️ Technical detail below
socket.dev/blog/malicio...
Malicious fezbox npm Package Steals Browser Passwords from C...
A malicious package uses a QR code as steganography in an innovative technique.
socket.dev
September 22, 2025 at 9:01 PM
🚨 New twist in the npm malware wars:
Socket just uncovered a malicious package, fezbox, that hides its payload inside a QR code image.
Yes, you read that right. JavaScript malware using QR code steganography to steal browser cookies & passwords
⬇️ Technical detail below
socket.dev/blog/malicio...
Socket just uncovered a malicious package, fezbox, that hides its payload inside a QR code image.
Yes, you read that right. JavaScript malware using QR code steganography to steal browser cookies & passwords
⬇️ Technical detail below
socket.dev/blog/malicio...
This is obviously good news medically speaking, but I must admit my first reaction was "What's the point of a non-hallucinogenic psychedelic?"
😈
www.psypost.org/non-hallucin...
😈
www.psypost.org/non-hallucin...
Non-hallucinogenic psychedelic analog boosts brain plasticity in an unexpected way
Researchers discovered that tabernanthalog, a non-hallucinogenic analog of psychedelic drugs, can stimulate cortical neuron growth and improve depression-related behavior in mice. The study suggests t...
www.psypost.org
September 18, 2025 at 12:06 PM
This is obviously good news medically speaking, but I must admit my first reaction was "What's the point of a non-hallucinogenic psychedelic?"
😈
www.psypost.org/non-hallucin...
😈
www.psypost.org/non-hallucin...
The more things change...
September 17, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The more things change...
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Ayup.
Still true
Still true
September 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Ayup.
Still true
Still true
"In an evolving world, he who stands still moves backwards." - R.A Wilson
September 6, 2025 at 8:47 AM
"In an evolving world, he who stands still moves backwards." - R.A Wilson
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This paper finds LLMs' ability to understand that others have different beliefs (Theory of Mind) comes from 0.001% of their parameters. Break those specific weights & the model loses both its ability to track what others know AND language comprehension
Interesting implications for models (& minds?)
Interesting implications for models (& minds?)
September 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
This paper finds LLMs' ability to understand that others have different beliefs (Theory of Mind) comes from 0.001% of their parameters. Break those specific weights & the model loses both its ability to track what others know AND language comprehension
Interesting implications for models (& minds?)
Interesting implications for models (& minds?)
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Just checked and Facebook/Meta has been accessing my phone photos without me giving them permission (as far as I can remember). I'm normally fairly conscientious about these things.
This is the prompt to delete Facebook from my phone and never install it ever again...
www.zdnet.com/article/meta...
This is the prompt to delete Facebook from my phone and never install it ever again...
www.zdnet.com/article/meta...
Meta might be secretly scanning your phone's camera roll - how to check and turn it off
Some Facebook users have noticed new settings that let Meta analyze and retain your phone's photos. Yes, you read that right.
www.zdnet.com
August 29, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Just checked and Facebook/Meta has been accessing my phone photos without me giving them permission (as far as I can remember). I'm normally fairly conscientious about these things.
This is the prompt to delete Facebook from my phone and never install it ever again...
www.zdnet.com/article/meta...
This is the prompt to delete Facebook from my phone and never install it ever again...
www.zdnet.com/article/meta...
August 27, 2025 at 11:05 AM
The first doesn't surprise me at all. :D Too many sites probably being run by people with only a very shaky grasp of how things should be done.
The 2nd did, but on reflection, I suppose it's a natural extension of stuff like domain squatting. Spam...spam never changes. :D
The 2nd did, but on reflection, I suppose it's a natural extension of stuff like domain squatting. Spam...spam never changes. :D
August 19, 2025 at 11:12 PM
The first doesn't surprise me at all. :D Too many sites probably being run by people with only a very shaky grasp of how things should be done.
The 2nd did, but on reflection, I suppose it's a natural extension of stuff like domain squatting. Spam...spam never changes. :D
The 2nd did, but on reflection, I suppose it's a natural extension of stuff like domain squatting. Spam...spam never changes. :D
Yeah I wish we could separate physical fitness from it... :D
August 18, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Yeah I wish we could separate physical fitness from it... :D
When nobody else is real its easy to ignore their suffering.
August 8, 2025 at 11:56 AM
When nobody else is real its easy to ignore their suffering.
I just love games. Been playing PC games for...oh...about 40 years now. :D
August 8, 2025 at 8:51 AM
I just love games. Been playing PC games for...oh...about 40 years now. :D
LOL, Happy Birthday Sky. :D
August 8, 2025 at 8:48 AM
LOL, Happy Birthday Sky. :D