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Ngl, inukpunk sounds pretty badass and I'd be thrilled if this was less hallucination and more inadvertent prescience.

Your point still stands though.

This is adorable.

I'd argue it has promise, but

a) ChatGPT ain't it, any LLM technology for therapeutic purposes needs some serious fucking guard rails, both in terms of privacy AND addressing the sycophant and hallucination problems, and

b) it really should only be one tool within a larger therapeutic program - think like an interactive version of CBT worksheets, or a first session intake form that MIGHT serve up some very basic, low risk techniques to try before getting assigned to a flesh-and-blood therapist. Heck, one of the things that popped to mind was maybe improving initial patient-therapist matches (if managed by a larger mental health organization/group of therapists), reducing the need to shop around which is often a big barrier to starting effective treatment. Folks seem to open up a lot when using these tools, and a review of those transcripts in the intake process could be very useful for assigning patients.

Current consumer LLM tools as simulated therapists without oversight by actual mental health professionals is a fucking nightmare, no argument here. But at minimum, we're seeing evidence that patients who otherwise eschew traditional therapy, either for financial reasons or other factors, are using it. I think there's something useful here if you can correct for the current risks and get the right people involved re: design and deployment within a larger therapeutic program.

I can't imagine someone somewhere isn't doing some work with this in mind right now. How that would all pan out, idk.

Things I didn't know I wanted until now: a neo-spaghetti western set in Italy, Texas.

It's worth the exercise IMO. Was in a similar boat, then picked it back up after a year and a bit and finished it. I was happy I did, it's a great book.

That said, if it doesn't grab you, it doesn't grab you. Nothing at all wrong with that, and it's definitely not everyone's cup of tea.

Just chiming into say from a platonic bonding perspective, I'd totally be down for someone to approach me with spider facts in tow.

Generally yes. It provides context for the posts, which is important, and while not as prominent as the post title and image in the main feed, it's still listed right above those on the app I use.

Ahhh, k. Didn't know (though not surprised) the term is being used in that context. Suppose that says something about what I'm exposing myself to these days, so that's good to know.

Appreciate it!

I...simply don't know what to make of this. I'm a guy who finds himself thinking about the male loneliness epidemic a lot, and never in terms of finding a romantic/sexual partner. It's always about solid platonic bonds outside of that and kin, and factors that make those harder to find and maintain these days.

Is this just a shitpost and I'm too stupid to get the joke?

There seem to be at least some chapters who recognize this and are working on recruiting/retaining young blood, but idk - seems like a hard sell these days.

And this is coming from someone who likes the idea of all the rites and rituals and stuff. Shit just seems to get expensive the further along you go.

I'd say it's a little thornier than that. By tipping, you support the person who has to take the job that doesn't pay them a living wage. Absolutely, this can have the side effect of supporting the system creating this condition, but so too does patronizing businesses that employ this practice. The best move if you don't want to support the system is to not patronize businesses that function this way at all. Increasing corporate revenue while not contributing to the welfare of the person who had to take that job is not a morally better position.

Feel somewhat similar about giving money to beggars, though with slightly more emphasis on the voluntary nature of the act (which itself could be fodder for moral discussion - what's the difference between Jack the Hobo's and Jack the Barista's experience?). End of the day, while systematic overhaul so both of these conditions are irrelevant is warranted, for both groups it's about survival until the next day (yes, for some beggars survival includes dope, withdrawl is hell). The revolution ain't coming tomorrow, and even if it did there's time required to get these folks what they need. It's entirely possible they wouldn't make it to that point without voluntary support from individuals or small groups.