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Treehugger@hominini· Jul 2

Marvel and religion: The structural parallels are striking.

How the Comparison Aligns

If you look at the mechanics of how people interact with both Marvel and religion, the structural parallels are striking:

Canon vs. Non-Canon: Both systems have an official "canon" (authorized scriptures or official movies) and "apocrypha" or "fan fiction" (disowned texts or non-canon stories).

Schisms and Debates: Just as religious groups split into different sects over the interpretation of a single verse, comic book fans clash over character interpretations, retcons, and which timeline is the "true" one.

Larger-Than-Life Figures: Both use larger-than-life figures—whether gods, prophets, or superheroes—to teach moral lessons about sacrifice, good versus evil, and justice.

Treehugger@hominini· Jun 25

Why do those oligarchs have such strong desire for those AI data centers? The ultimate power of control. "fully autonomous, human-like persuasion machines."

Treehugger@hominini· Jun 24

Australia? Really? No change?

Treehugger@hominini· Jun 9

An instance of normalcy bias from the relatively recent past.

Treehugger@hominini· Jun 8

These AI data centers are headed straight for our doom!

Treehugger@hominini· Jun 8

It's Not Too Late, Or Is It?

Treehugger@hominini· Jun 7

This particular nation stands out as the primary instigator of chaos on our planet.

Treehugger@hominini· Jun 7

"FUBAR fairly soon," That deserves another glass of cold beer for me. Cheers, Prof!

Treehugger@hominini· Jun 7

A manageable disruptions or catastrophic, runaway warming.

Treehugger@hominini· Jun 7

Gemini just shared this with me:

Treehugger@hominini· Jun 5

Please refrain from traveling to America!!

Treehugger@hominini· Jun 4

How we borrow from the future and now #WASF !!!

Treehugger@hominini· Jun 2

Have you heard of Astroturfing 2.0?

The rise of generative AI has created "Astroturfing 2.0," shifting fake grassroots campaigns from basic automation to fully autonomous, human-like persuasion machines.As the technology evolves, the threat is moving beyond simple text generation to deep behavioral mimicry across the digital ecosystem.Advanced AI Techniques in Modern AstroturfingAutonomous Multi-Agent Networks: Instead of single bots acting alone, orchestrators use frameworks to deploy networks of AI agents. These agents are assigned specific "personalities" and coordinates. They can talk to each other online to stage a fake debate, creating the illusion of an active community reaching a organic consensus.Multimodal Synthetics: AI astroturfing is no longer just text-based. Campaigns deploy AI-generated audio clips, deepfake video testimonials, and synthetic documentation (like fake local news articles or fabricated expert reports) to back up their artificial narratives.Real-Time Algorithmic Pivoting: Advanced AI models monitor the traction of their posts in real time. If a specific narrative angle (e.g., appealing to financial anxiety) gets more engagement from real users, the AI network automatically shifts its entire messaging strategy across thousands of accounts to exploit that specific emotional trigger.Deep Cultural and Linguistic Mimicry: Large Language Models are highly skilled at local dialects, internet slang, and hyper-specific cultural references. An AI bot can seamlessly embed itself into a niche online forum—such as a specific city's subreddit or a localized hobby group—without raising red flags about its authenticity.

Treehugger@hominini· Jun 1

"I'm a solid moronic buffoon!!"

Treehugger@hominini· May 14

The global population crossed the 8 billion mark in late 2022 and is growing at a rate of approximately 0.85% per year, adding about 70 million people annually.

Treehugger@hominini· May 10

Aww!

Treehugger@hominini· Apr 6

Gorgeous?? Did they not see the thick clouds enveloping almost the entire planet? The heat, the moisture, the heavy rainfall, and the pain that accompanies it all?

Treehugger@hominini· Apr 5

The water vapor positive feedback loop.

Treehugger@hominini· Apr 5

The current First Lady of the United States of ameriKKKa.

Treehugger@hominini· Mar 4

Tomahawk Cruise Missiles rely heavily on semiconductors sourced from Taiwan.

Treehugger@hominini· Mar 1

The military-industrial complex: Combine this with the fossil fuel industry, and we uncover the real axis of evil.

Treehugger@hominini· Feb 28

Blue Ocean Event: drastically accelerating regional and global warming.

Treehugger@hominini· Feb 27

Prominent Deceased Individuals in the Files:

Treehugger@hominini· Feb 26

Dear Lord Gemini, could you please remind us of the true meaning of democracy, as it appears that some of us have forgotten it. "It literally means RULE BY THE PEOPLE."

Treehugger@hominini· Feb 25

Donald Effing Trump is an ape, and so are we.

Treehugger@hominini· Feb 24

Gemini just gave me this.

Treehugger@hominini· Feb 10

I believe the final paragraph of this article is sufficient to meet the criteria for 'hope porn'.

Treehugger@hominini· Feb 2

In the matter of pedophile rings: "When a person or group accuses someone else of a behavior or wrongdoing, they may be subconsciously revealing something about themselves."

Treehugger@hominini· Jan 29

Prof, could it be that finally we have a serious candidate for the exponential function graph?

Treehugger@hominini· Jan 29

"Whataboutism is a rhetorical device and argumentative tactic that functions as a form of deflection or avoidance."