Yeah, on this one issue, h1b, rsilvergun actually sounds sane. It threw me for a whirl the first time I saw it as well. Had to do a double take, like , what, I never agree with that one.

I'm sure he does but so do the hordes that can't grow food. It's a numbers game as they say.

Vibe coding aside, why are these applications even allowed to run on the local systems, let alone gain LAN access let alone Internet access? Seems like the IT department needs to be locking down these computers so random applications can't be installed without first being approved by IT.

Even without vibe coding, users shouldn't be able to just install whatever they want whenever they want and these applications most certainly shouldn't be allowed Internet access. This sounds like multiple layers of security fail and vibe coding is just exposing it.

I would say I expect more from CNN but who are we kidding. They'll publish anything that might get them clicks. No different then Fox or NBC.

50 years ago the problem was just starting. Globalization makes local problems global problems. Also, even 50 years ago, what happened in America still had ripple effects across the globe. 80 years ago Europe was causing a lot of problems, but then most of us were not alive then. I'm quite sure my grandparents were not able to just ignore Europe's problems 80 years ago.

No man is an island, as they say. Even islands aren't immune to global affairs.

To be more clear, it's not the people that are causing the sinking, but the infrastructure to support the people that is causing the sink. My example was New York and the sinking is due to the sheer weight of that infrastructure. I imagine it's the same in Mexico City, though they also have the added problem of building on top of a lake, which normally isn't advisable.

Your example of London is also an interesting contributing factor to that specific area. I'm sure the infrastructure there is compounding the problem as well. Most major cities are full on heavy concrete with buildings made of steal and concrete. It sounds like London could be built of wood or not even exist and the area would still be sinking due to your ice sheet issue.

My parents know diddly about computers beyond using a web browsers and office software. They didn't teach me. 1/7 is 14%... in other words, 86% of households do have a computer. It's a parents responsibility to instill the value of learning and education. The best way to accomplish this is to read to them very young and take them to the public library for unlimited free books. All of my peers had the option to learn this stuff as it was free to access.

Parents already give their children free range access to technology. Typically as a babysitter. I also wouldn't say most adults don't know how to educate children. They choose not to.

Computer classes are mandatory in the education process, so there is almost no chance that a child won't have the chance to learn at least some computing knowledge. What they don't need is every single class on a computer. It turns into a distraction instead of a helpful educational tool. Maybe talk to some teachers and let them educate you on the matter.

I graduated high school in 2001 and we only had computers for computer classes. Some how, I still turned into a tech hobbyist that knows more about computers, networks, software, etc, then the vast majority of folks.

Kids have plenty of opportunities to use technology but just having the tech for the sake of tech is not helping them learn.

You don't need a computer to learn Math, languages, history, science or art. The kids are already being pushed into computer classes to learn programming (lol, sure) and now AI (prompter). They still won't know how to find a file on their computer but luckily AI probably can. Most probably can't use a keyboard all that well either, as typing on a cellphone isn't the same as using a full-sized keyboard.

I'm going to assume you work in ed tech sales or are very young and have never not had a computer. Trust me when I say there are so many more skills that are required to be successful then just knowing how to use a word processor and a web browser. Those two can be taught in a single class. Also, your average student likely has access to a desktop computer and Internet in the home and has for the past 20 years.

It's simple really. Just do what we did twenty years ago. Pencils and paper are a lot cheaper then laptops and software subscriptions. Also, there have been studies showing that when you write stuff down, it tends to be more intentional then just entering the same information into a computer. Likely due to the fact that writing legibly requires more focus. You put more thought into what you are writing down.

As the top post on this thread mentions, many of us could of told the world this information 20 years ago. Big tech just saw the schools as a way to push their products for money as well as to get children use to "their" stuff.

Seems like it would also be cheaper to go back to physical textbooks and the associated logistics. California has a head start as we are back to using paper bags instead of plastic. Students can now get their paper bags to cover their textbooks and then doodle away on the cover, just like we use to do.

Wait! Are you telling me there are other websites besides Slashdot?

Those of us that can't grow our own food will come steal your food. I'm sure there are more of us then there are of you. Sleep tight.

I find it pretty interesting that a city that sits approximately 7,350 feet above sea level is sinking. The aquifer sits anywhere from 500 to 2000 meters below the city. I guess the city has plenty of room to sink still. I wonder how they'll manage this situation over the coming decades.

Other cities are sinking as well. New York is sinking and it is basically at sea level. They'll be more prone to flooding as time goes on.

Maybe, just maybe, it's not a good idea to create mega cities with 10s of millions of people condensed into such a small area. I guess it's a good thing population will peak and we'll be on the decline. Not so good for all our social programs as they rely on an increasing tax base but I'll leave that problem for the liberals to worry on.

With the smart phone sitting in their pocket or on the table, fiber cable should be the least of their concerns.

No one can actually know if there is a God. Saying you don't believe in one is fine but you don't actually know.

I'm inclined to believe there is no God but I'm still open for evidence to the contrary.

And when you let every single moron vote, what did you expect?