A common argument against privacy protection is "Well, if you are not a criminal, then you have nothing to hide"
I don't have anything to hide; however, these corporations collect all this data and now make assumptions about me that I cannot easily correct. Now I'm concerned the bank thinks I own another home and is going to jack up my rate.
When I went to unlock my credit reports, one of the bureaus asked me those life questions. They sometimes ask questions with no correct answer. The rep on the phone asked me,
"What is your sister's name?"
I answered,
"I don't have a sister."
The rep said that is not what they have on file. I gave my aunt's name. That was the correct answer.
My wife and refinancing. I was asked about my interest in a property that is my father's home. I'm the IV, and he is the III.
To my fellow Developers out there: MAKE YOUR DATA COLLECTION SMARTER!
My wife did not want me to name my son the V because of stupidity like this.
I've been watching "The Expanse" and "Star Trek" again, and thinking about how Sci-Fi depicts AI automation. In Star Trek, you hear the character use a wake word, "Computer, build me a database..." In "The Expanse," they don't use a wake word at all.
Both shows have something interesting; the response is not some sycophant response. Just a beep or an acknowledgment if the computer can't do something. Not this BS "Wow, what a great idea. Let me get that going"
Real life is more dystopian
@GLaDER Just read your post on estimates. One comment I have to make about them:
It's not always about when something can be done, but is the effort worth it?
Of course, most POs/PMs have already chosen to do a task before consulting with the person doing the work. That is why developers hate coming up with them
Umm did just predict what John Stewart is going to report? https://youtu.be/C5QGzYFjVaU?si=bd9FPhK046DloLYw
I wonder why Trump wants to start a war with Venezuela? *cough* *cough* Oil oil *cough* *cough*
Sorry about that everyone. Little did has a cold I might have come down with it
OH "That is why you should always have a flame thrower handy"
Your it’s official, I’m old
NYS has some really strict laws regarding refilling #ADHD medication. Since I travel for work, I often can't refill before leaving the state. That means I might have to go a few days without having it.
Guess it's time to start yelling at my state representative
Got to love it when you demo your house and find surprises
The past month of my life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh0210A-VZo
Empathy is badass.
Looks like Trump is ranting more and more about Afghan terrorizing the US after the #EpsteinFiles blunder. It also seems sus that this uptick happened after he met with Saudi Arabia. I wonder if there is some kind of connection?
You can get anything you want, at Alice’s restaurant!
Happy turkey day!!
The voices of millions of MAGA voices scream out as the #macystThanksgivingPayparade has a performance sung entirely in Spanish
I have some theories as to why they didn’t
A thought just popped in my head. Why didn’t the astronauts on Apollo 13 not don their Eva suits to keep warm?