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Big brain tech dude got yet another clueless take over at HackerNews etc? Here's the place to vent. Orange site, VC foolishness, all welcome.

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this seemed harsh ten years ago, but in 2025? it's quite calm and measured (deadspin.com)
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[–] BurgersMcSlopshot@awful.systems 7 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Counterpoint: what if HitchBOT was the start of machine consciousness and now our minds will be condemned to mind-torture jail forever. Perhaps it is safer to start a new religion that worships HitchBOT.