I have used audiobook shelf to read a couple of PDF files. Seemed to work fine. I mostly use it for audio books.

I find the constant stream of people hyper focused on the worst possible outcome tiresome and frustrating. But instead of responding with that, I intentionally tried to express compassion and concern for a complete stranger. But because this is the Internet, naturally people interpret my actions with the worst possible intent.

That being said, how are you doing? Have anything fun you are looking forward to?

Your view seems to be hyper focused on the most pessimistic way of interpreting things. Are you doing OK? Seriously, I know how easy it is for everything going on to overwhelm you with negativity. How are you doing?

I think it would be a good idea to do a section of your work with and without AI modification. Then have people listen to both and give feedback. Good to find out if people like the modifications before you do a tone of work.

That depends entirely on how profitable it is and how much they can get authors onboard.

I do agree that a good narrator delivers a performance that adds the work. James Marster will always be Harry Dresden in my head.

I’ve seen some videos talking about iron based battery tech. My understanding is that is doesn’t wear out nearly as fast as lithium based tech and less of a fire risk. Downside is that it is less energy dense, so doesn’t work for mobile applications. But that shouldn’t be a problem for stationary applications, like the power grid.

I was meaning in comparison to normal expectations of a hoarder.

The most rational explanation I have heard is that they are just well dressed hoarders. Acquiring more wealthy is an attempt to smother the bad feelings with the pleasure of “success”. But the pleasure of success is fleeting and the goal posts move every time. So they keep chasing “success” and hoarding wealth to make the bad feelings go away. But that will never heal their emotional issues, so they will never stop.

Mostly, but not entirely.

Also as you get older and your nervous system degrades things are perceived as being bland. So add spicy because people will frequently choose pain over boredom.

True. This may actually be a boon to smaller devoplers who can sell games for less money because there development costs are less ambitious.

Yeah, prices will only go down if sales go down massively. And since video games are likely being used as an emotional coping mechanism, that seems unlikely.

This is a still running test simulations of the design. Once that is done they will hand it to the Fab which has its own work to do beyond “just make it”. After they do have actual hardware, there will probably be a lot more testing and driver refinement.

Sounds better than repeatedly swinging for the moon and missing.

I would guess the AI capabilities were over sold and even when it can do useful work it still requires a lot of human hand holding. It’s like a very enthusiastic intern, very motivated but you need to double check it’s work.

If you have mechanical HDD you may want to get a foam lined case and anti static bags. That should be the best approach to avoid drive damage.

As for leaving things in the rack, I am concerned that road vibration could walk screws out. That would be bad.

In a practical sense, making lead hot won’t break it down. But I wonder if there is any temperature where lead would stop being lead and continue to not be lead after the results cool down again?

I didn’t know that Cunningham’s law also applies to couples counseling. lol

I think couples therapy is a good idea. It is very likely that both of you have things to work on. I also have my own experiences of making mistakes in the past, then getting so upset with myself I don’t leave any mental capacity to actually try to improve. Medications and therapy for my ADHD has helped a lot on that. Some resources that may be helpful are on YouTube. How to ADHD and Healthy Gamer GG are ones I am aware of.

I understand that your concerned for the person, but simply telling them that they need to produce proof before you can go any further seems fine.