More about the role: https://magiccircle.studio/engineer
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More about the role: https://magiccircle.studio/engineer
You can email me directly at (rot13): niv@zntvppvepyr.fghqvb
Magic Circle (magiccircle.gg) is hiring a full-time, full-stack web engineer to build web-based party games! Think Jackbox/HeadsUp vibes, but no app to download, just scan the QR to play in your phone's browser. We're a team of 3, from CMU, MIT, and Google, backed by some of the best consumer gaming investors in the world.
More about the role: https://magiccircle.studio/engineer
You can email me directly at (rot13): niv@zntvppvepyr.fghqvb
Yes, that's my point, that there are other paths to this being adopted by Apple with on-device processing that are mutually beneficial both to the startup and Apple.
I’m not sure they’re wrong.
me: please list 10 points in favor of space exploration
Google Bard: here are 10 points in favor of space exploration:
1. *Space exploration can help us learn more about our own planet.* By studying other planets and moons, we can learn more about how Earth formed and evolved. This information can help us better understand the challenges facing our own planet, such as climate change and natural disasters. 2. *Space exploration can help us find new resources.* There are many resources in space that could be used to benefit humanity, such as water, minerals, and energy. Exploring space can help us find these resources and learn how to use them safely and sustainably. 3. *Space exploration can help us develop new technologies.* The challenges of space exploration have led to the development of many new technologies, such as satellites, GPS, and solar panels. These technologies have had a positive impact on our lives on Earth. 4. *Space exploration can inspire us.* The vastness and beauty of space can inspire us to dream big and to believe that anything is possible. Space exploration can also help us to appreciate our own planet and the importance of protecting it. 5. *Space exploration can help us unite as a species.* The challenges of space exploration require cooperation and collaboration between nations. This can help to build trust and understanding between people from different cultures. 6. *Space exploration can help us protect Earth from threats from space.* Asteroids and comets pose a real threat to Earth. By studying these objects and developing plans to deflect them, we can protect our planet from potential disaster. 7. *Space exploration can help us find new places to live.* As the population of Earth continues to grow, we will need to find new places to live. Space exploration can help us find new planets and moons that could be terraformed for human habitation. 8. *Space exploration can help us understand our place in the universe.* By exploring space, we can learn more about the origin and evolution of the universe. This information can help us understand our own place in the cosmos and our relationship to other life forms. 9. *Space exploration is an adventure.* Exploring space is an exciting and challenging endeavor. It is a chance to see new things and to experience the unknown. 10. *Space exploration is a human right.* The right to explore is a fundamental human right. It is a right that should be afforded to all people, regardless of their nationality or background.
me: list 10 counterpoints for each of the 10 points you listed
Google Bard:
Here are 10 counterpoints for each of the 10 points I listed in favor of space exploration:
1. *Space exploration is expensive and could be better spent on other things.* The cost of space exploration is high, and some people argue that this money could be better spent on solving problems on Earth, such as poverty and hunger. 2. *The risks of space exploration are high.* Space travel is dangerous, and astronauts have died in accidents. Some people argue that the risks of space exploration are too high, and that we should focus on more safe endeavors. 3. *We don't know what we'll find in space, and it could be dangerous.* We don't know what life forms might exist in space, and it's possible that they could be hostile to humans. Some people argue that we should avoid contact with alien life until we know more about it. 4. *Space exploration is a waste of time.* Some people argue that space exploration is a waste of time and resources, and that we should focus on solving problems on Earth. 5. *Space exploration is not necessary for our survival.* We don't need to explore space in order to survive. Some people argue that we should focus on our own planet and not worry about exploring other worlds. 6. *Space exploration is not a priority for everyone.* Not everyone is interested in space exploration. Some people argue that we should focus on things that are more important to most people, such as education and healthcare. 7. *Space exploration is not sustainable.* The resources needed for space exploration are finite, and some people argue that we should not use them up when we have so many problems on Earth. 8. *Space exploration is not equitable.* The benefits of space exploration are not evenly distributed, and some people argue that we should focus on helping people on Earth before we explore other worlds. 9. *Space exploration is not environmentally friendly.* The launch of rockets and satellites contributes to climate change, and some people argue that we should not pollute the environment in order to explore space. 10. *Space exploration is not a human right.* There is no international law that guarantees the right to explore space. Some people argue that space exploration is a privilege, not a right.
Currently using gusto but curious.
I run a game studio[0] in Oakland -- if you're in the Bay Area, would be happy to chat about this some time!
Regardless, congrats to the team! Though, I'll note this blog post is from almost 6 weeks ago now.
I agree that even today's "AI" can be used to cause massive societal harm, the same as many recent technologies that have yet to destroy humanity (weapons of mass destruction, for instance).
That said, I think a consensus view in the AI community is great skepticism that the current AI progress is actually a recipe for AGI. We've made great progress in AI over decades, often followed by long winters when it became clear the current methods would not get us to the next threshold.
Human intelligence is remarkable precisely because it needs extremely scarce data to generalize, and because it is self-aware. As far as I know, OpenAI's approaches aren't on a path to replicate those capabilities artificially.
I'd welcome links and articles from experts that might correct my POV on this.
Magic Circle is pre-seed startup (I'm founder & CEO) on a mission to create more intimate games that nourish relationships.
Concretely: we're building mobile games using web-technologies that blend the best of social party board games and digital games. Think Jackbox, Codenames, Wavelength Among Us — think those vibes, but packaged to be as easily accessible as possible on the phones everyone has in their pockets.
- Our first game (Truffle Hogs) went viral on TikTok and hit #2 in the App Store. Since then, we've raised $1m pre-seed backed by General Catalyst & others.
- Our tech stack is primarily React/TypeScript (it's great for building 2D/UI-heavy games) — we're building for mobile web for max virality and distribution (think Wordle). No prior game dev experience necessary, but it's definitely helpful.
- Office is a few mins walk from 19th St BART station.
https://magiccircle.studio/engineer or email me at avi@magiccircle.studio.
Class A shares (such as TCI have) have regular voting rights. Class B shares (such as Larry and Sergey have) have 10x voting rights. Thus, as I understand it, TCI's voting voting power is at most roughly ~0.5. In practice, it's way less than that due to all the class B shares[0], reinforcing my point.
[0] https://capital.com/alphabet-shareholder-who-owns-most-googl
>GuruFocus data, as of 29 November 2022, revealed that 59.13% of Alphabet’s stock was owned by insiders, including the two founders, while 22.21% of common shares were owned by institutions including brokerage firms, hedge funds, pension funds and asset management companies.
TCI has a trivial stake in Google — at most, less than half of one percent of the company[0]. By voting shares, Larry and Sergey alone control >50% voting power[1]. TCI has nowhere near enough influence to move the needle in any appreciable way here.
[0] $6B / $1200B market cap (edit: to clarify, this is an upper limit, in practice it's even less because of super-voting shares owned by the founders)
[1] https://capital.com/alphabet-shareholder-who-owns-most-googl