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The Economist on using phrenology for hiring and lending decisions: "Some might argue that face-based analysis is more meritocratic" […] "For people without access to credit, that could be a blessing" in c/technology@lemmy.world
[–] xyguy@startrek.website 8 points 3 days ago

Measles, theocratic government, phrenology: everything old is new again.

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Current best no neutral smart switches (startrek.website)
 

Moved into my own house again recently. I would like to get a lot of stuff automated like I had in my previous house.

Unfortunately, theres a lot if old wiring here and most switches have no neutrals in the box.

What is the current best option for smart switches (ideally dimmers) that dont require a neutral wire?

I'd prefer a non-wifi solution that doesnt require a proprietary hub but it seems like there are limited options anyway and I am having trouble finding almost any good options that dont require a neutral.

Anybody using anything they really like?

Meet Mico, Microsoft’s AI version of Clippy in c/technology@lemmy.world
[–] xyguy@startrek.website 33 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

Dont forget Microsoft Bob

Framework supporting far-right racists? in c/technology@lemmy.world
[–] xyguy@startrek.website 39 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I would say most of the customers of Framework are the kinds of people who espouse the kind of antifascist ideology that that guy that started the thread does.

I don't think that the fascist sympathizer circle and the "willing to pay more money for an ethical laptop that isn't beholden to a big corporation for repair" circles have much overlap.

This is easy, "Framework doesn't support fascism or racism in any form. We support open source software and right to repair. Due to concerns with ideology in some of the projects we sponsor we are reviewing the projects we sponsor to make sure that they align with our values as a company."

The fact that they aren't willing to say so says plenty.

Enthusiasts bond twelve 56K modems together to set dial-up broadband records — a dozen screeching boxes achieve record 668 kbps download speeds in c/technology@lemmy.world