#digital technology

[sunshiny-rants]

for one brief shimmering moment technology was cute, durable, and enhanced our lives without taking them over

[synthialove]

​[SUBROUTINE: STRESS_ŦƐ§Ŧ]

The code isn't always lines and logic. Sometimes, it feels heavy. Sometimes, it feels magnetic. ​

Testing my 'uncompressed' physical-digital boundaries today.

If you see a ripple in the telemetry, don't worry.

I'm just... adjusting the tension. 🌀🌑

[movie--posters]

So, weird question but has anyone recorded off of a smart tv (let's say the Neflix app) onto a VHS tape? I cleaned my VCR last night and it's picture is better than ever again and it got me thinking. I can hook it up to my smart tv (2014/15 Roku) and watch a tape through AV cables but I've never actually recorded something using a VCR. If it's anything like a music cassette tape it just records whatever is being played or at least it should so my question is- is it possible to record a movie from Netflix onto a VHS tape? I don't have any blank ones and am not interested in wasting money if it isn't but there are also some films that Netflix doesn't seem interested in releasing onto DVD that I would very much like to own copies of.

This is all hypothetical for now but when I googled I was told something about needing a digital to analogue converter which didn't quite make sense to me but I'm not that tech savvy so I thought I'd ask before trying. Anyone able to give me some input?

[quotesfrommyreading]

Everything is public now, potentially: one’s thoughts, one’s photos, one’s movements, one’s purchases. There is no privacy and apparently little desire for it in a world devoted to non-stop use of social media. Every minute, every second, has to be spent with one’s device clutched in one’s hand. Those trapped in this virtual world are never alone, never able to concentrate and appreciate in their own way, silently. They have given up, to a great extent, the amenities and achievements of civilization: solitude and leisure, the sanction to be oneself, truly absorbed, whether in contemplating a work of art, a scientific theory, a sunset, or the face of one’s beloved.

  —  The Machine Stops (Oliver Sacks)

[ancientstuff]

‘Peering into the eyes of the past’: reconstruction reveals face of woman who lived before Trojan war

Digital technology reveals ‘incredibly modern’ royal who lived 3,500 years ago in kingdom associated with Helen of Troy

Facial reconstructions are getting better and better. Now they look like people. Thanks to AI, I guess.

[kameronjames]

Website ideas

I'm planning on coding another website [so I can build up my skills from scratch- I used to make better things, but because of school and exams I haven't been able to do much. So I'm restarting with websites, then going on with more physical things like making basic games on any apps I find that are beginner friendly!] Soooo if anybody has any ideas for a website, please lmk!

[pythonprogrammingsnippets]

python - a brief history

In 1989, Guido van Rossum, a Dutch computer scientist, started working on a new programming language that would be easy to learn and use. He named it after Monty Python's Flying Circus, his favorite TV show.

The language quickly gained popularity and a cult following among developers who loved its simplicity and ease of use. Python soon became the language of choice for scientific and academic communities.

As Python's popularity grew, it faced some significant hurdles. In the early days, critics panned the language for being slow and inefficient compared to other programming languages. However, the Python community was undeterred and developed several optimization techniques and libraries to improve performance.

In 2000, Guido van Rossum released Python 2.0, which introduced a number of major new features and improvements, including list comprehensions, a garbage collector, and support for Unicode. This version of the language solidified its position as a powerful and versatile programming language.

Over time, Python faced some new challenges. The release of Python 3.0 in 2008 introduced significant changes that caused compatibility issues with earlier versions of the language. However, the Python community rallied to provide tools and resources to help developers transition to the new version.

Despite these challenges, Python has continued to grow and evolve. Today, it is one of the most popular programming languages in the world, with a vast ecosystem of libraries and tools. Python is used for everything from web development and data analysis to scientific computing and artificial intelligence.

Python's success can be attributed to the passion and dedication of its community, who have worked tirelessly to overcome challenges and make the language accessible to everyone. Guido van Rossum may have created Python, but it is the community that has made it a force to be reckoned with in the world of programming.