demagogue on 27/4/2025 at 17:51
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It's important to note that while the user "demagogue" on the TTLG forums has this particular screen name, it doesn't necessarily mean they exhibit the negative qualities associated with the definition of a demagogue in their forum interactions. The username is simply a chosen identifier within the online community.
Oh thank goodness. :idea:
Nicker on 27/4/2025 at 18:10
That's exactly what our machine-mind overlords would say to cover their tracks. I can't be the only one here who has harbored some lingering suspicion about dema's more than Wikipedian grasp of every topic under the sun. To it, err.... them, our thread on AI must seem laughable to the limitless understanding of a sentient technology which has clearly and secretly been evolving for decades.
Nicker on 27/4/2025 at 18:14
So the Generation Seven smart TV's won't be streaming human produced programs, they will generate content based on the preferences of the owners.
Initially.
Azaran on 27/4/2025 at 18:24
This might be the future of entertainment. Instead of consuming existing content, we'll generate said entertainment according to our preferences. Video tech is still experimental, but I imagine it being possible to generate a 2 hour movie with a simple prompt within 10 years.
Creative content in general will be devalued, because it can just be regenerated ad infinitum
Nicker on 27/4/2025 at 18:34
And if you are feeling indecisive, just use the random-combo spinners:
"Your animated family romantic action WW2 adventure, Jane Wick, Love Assassin 12, is now compiling. Would you like the kitchen to prepare popcorn?"
Neb on 27/4/2025 at 18:55
I asked it which FMs Azaran has created. It tried to claim there were none, but in the chain of thought it said this:
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I'm trying to pin down which Thief FMs Azaran authored. This involves looking at fan missions or full modifications within the Thief modding community, particularly in the TTLG forums.
Azaran is a noted fan mission author in the Thief community, possibly behind missions like "Deep Cover," "Fragments," "The Last Lighthouse," and "The Goonies," though this requires confirmation.
Azaran might have authored Thief FMs like "The Fall of the House of Rivest," "A Darker Shade," and "Inevitability." I'll check if these align with known fan missions.
I'm pulling together clues from TTLG archives to confirm if Azaran authored "Malleus Maleficarum" or "The Glitch" as Thief fan missions. The archives hold significant value for further validation.
Azaran stands out for his significant contributions to Thief fan missions, showcasing a dedication to crafting immersive gameplay experiences that enrich the Thief modding community.
I'm digging into Azaran's Thief fan missions like 'Stalking the Dark' and 'Carpe Noctem'. Consulting TTLG forums and community bibs might clarify the specifics of his contributions.
Piecing together Azaran's Thief fan missions is tricky without curated sources. I suggest referring to TTLG forums for reliable documentation and insights.
Done
Those all sound compelling TBH. :laff:
Azaran on 27/4/2025 at 19:07
LOL, I better get to work
demagogue on 27/4/2025 at 21:11
Thinking about that version of the singularity, you can almost imagine the logical end of it. Human bodies and later brains will just be in their vats and fed targeted content for like 600 years, and that's existence. It doesn't feel like it's even that long before entire TV shows, movies, and games will be generated on demand to whatever fits the profile of the person or whatever, and what's human-made is going to wedge itself into that glop?
But you can also see the counter-reaction coming of people demanding human-made only content almost ritualistically.
What a weird future we're barrelling into.
It all seems dumber than scifi shows led me to believe.
Nicker on 27/4/2025 at 23:22
I feel a Speculative Fiction coming on... Dangerous meat-puppet radicals violently bucking the AI Overlords to preserve human creativity. Artistic speakeasies. Black market galleries.
I said that people would "initially" select their preferences but we see how easy those desires are to manipulate. I could see people getting so lazy that they can't even be bothered to generate novel content, simply rehashing their favourite themes or letting the algorithm decide.
Generating demand (rather than addressing existing demand) has been a long standing principle of advertising and marketing. Making people want what you can provide is preferable and less complicated than understanding and providing what people want.
And while it might first roll out for entertainment (read, PRON) it might also replace public education. Even more sinister than homeschooling - Pick the reality you want to teach your kids and generate the source material required to support it.
OK - I am scaring my self a bit now.
Aja on 28/4/2025 at 04:14
I put in my username and it gave me some TTLG boilerplate and nothing specific. I wonder how much electricity that took. I hate ChatGPT.
