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by Naperville
Tue Apr 30, 2024 3:06 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Civilian sharpening angle
Replies: 6
Views: 191

Re: Civilian sharpening angle

Possibly disregard my statement based on your desire to sharpen to a "mirror shine" but better cutting may be had by stopping at 600 to 800 grit according to metallurgist Dr Larrin Thomas. I think Larrin said at around 600 grit maximum cutting efficiency was achieved. Somebody here may be ...
by Naperville
Tue Apr 30, 2024 3:01 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Where Artificial Intelligence Is Right Now
Replies: 45
Views: 2036

Re: Where Artificial Intelligence Is Right Now

AI systems are being tricked into creating code to hack systems.

https://thehackernews.com/2024/04/us-go ... urity.html
by Naperville
Tue Apr 30, 2024 1:39 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Martial Arts Experiences Discussion Thread
Replies: 1539
Views: 362847

Re: Martial Arts Experiences Discussion Thread

It sounds like you're in good shape Jim. I posted my comment for our fellow couch potatoes. I'm trying to get them to act in their best interest. I would say I'm in decent shape. Especially compared to back when I was a training junkie. I still have a 6-pack, but it's hidden under a little bit of f...
by Naperville
Tue Apr 30, 2024 1:19 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Where Artificial Intelligence Is Right Now
Replies: 45
Views: 2036

Re: Where Artificial Intelligence Is Right Now

The first thing he discusses is kinda funny, IMO. Gross, but funny. The incident he discusses where AI was used to frame the school principal is among the types of stuff that really bothers me: https://youtu.be/gl4_dX_tJT8?si=n9boM_pkeZ5DGGq6 Jim I forwarded that video to everyone that I know, but ...
by Naperville
Tue Apr 30, 2024 12:55 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Where Artificial Intelligence Is Right Now
Replies: 45
Views: 2036

Re: Where Artificial Intelligence Is Right Now

Militaries will begin to put AI in charge of various things. That will go well. Then, more advanced AI will be put in charge of other things. One day, AI will have its figurative finger on the nuclear missile button. Also, AI will eventually take over the role of ambassador to other nations, who in...
by Naperville
Mon Apr 29, 2024 10:37 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Where Artificial Intelligence Is Right Now
Replies: 45
Views: 2036

Re: Where Artificial Intelligence Is Right Now

Image, Video and Voice Manipulation - don't believe everything that you see or hear. It could be an AI fake!

https://fortune.com/2024/04/29/ai-deep- ... ce=twitter
by Naperville
Mon Apr 29, 2024 2:46 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Chief vs Stretch XL for fishing knife?
Replies: 32
Views: 1480

Re: Chief vs Stretch XL for fishing knife?

I have not been fishing lately but upon inspection of my tackle box I see thin and pointy knives. To remove the fish bones, scales and organs you may need a Native Chief. For hunting you need a tip that has a less acute tip to the knife. I plan to pick up at least 2 Magnacut Native Chiefs. Excellent...
by Naperville
Mon Apr 29, 2024 2:40 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Martial Arts Experiences Discussion Thread
Replies: 1539
Views: 362847

Re: Martial Arts Experiences Discussion Thread

I am a health nut and self defense junkie. If you cannot defend yourself because you are stiff and overweight you are not serious. You are full of bull! I'm hoping that Ozempic helps me to lose 45 to 50lbs, and together with flexibility exercises and walking I become more nimble. Everyone isn't the...
by Naperville
Sat Apr 27, 2024 11:47 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Martial Arts Experiences Discussion Thread
Replies: 1539
Views: 362847

Re: Martial Arts Experiences Discussion Thread

I am a health nut and self defense junkie. If you cannot defend yourself because you are stiff and overweight you are not serious. You are full of bull! I'm hoping that Ozempic helps me to lose 45 to 50lbs, and together with flexibility exercises and walking I become more nimble. Everyone isn't the...
by Naperville
Sat Apr 27, 2024 11:44 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Where Artificial Intelligence Is Right Now
Replies: 45
Views: 2036

Re: Where Artificial Intelligence Is Right Now

The Art and Science of Prediction. Superforecasters are a reality and they help people, businesses and governments make decisions and plan strategies every day. 22 superforecasters with deep knowledge of artificial intelligence get together and talk about AI and where it is headed. Roots of Disagree...
by Naperville
Sat Apr 27, 2024 4:57 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Martial Arts Experiences Discussion Thread
Replies: 1539
Views: 362847

Re: Martial Arts Experiences Discussion Thread

I am a health nut and self defense junkie. If you cannot defend yourself because you are stiff and overweight you are not serious. You are full of bull! I'm hoping that Ozempic helps me to lose 45 to 50lbs, and together with flexibility exercises and walking I become more nimble. Everyone isn't the ...
by Naperville
Sat Apr 27, 2024 4:41 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Bodacious Update?
Replies: 19
Views: 2357

Re: Bodacious Update?

I hope that this knife does well. I may pick up a Bodacious and a Shaman, and I'd really like to see them in a 4.25 inch blade too.
by Naperville
Fri Apr 26, 2024 6:42 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The XHP knives.
Replies: 15
Views: 1146

Re: The XHP knives.

S90V Hundred Pacer sounds interesting. If it comes back, I'd prefer a back-lock as I am not a fan of the lock it had.

I too am very sorry that I did not pick one or two up when they were around. It is one of my favorite blade profiles ever.
by Naperville
Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:32 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Martial Arts Experiences Discussion Thread
Replies: 1539
Views: 362847

Re: Martial Arts Experiences Discussion Thread

"I Don't Endorse Any Self-Defense Social Media Instructors!!! These are 3 Reasons Why" https://youtu.be/7VmRHTUYYSI?si=YMnm6kVtsl6vrfmy Jim He's right. I'm only 5ft-8in, and what he says is correct. Soon I hope, I'll be much lighter and most of the techniques that I relied upon will not w...
by Naperville
Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:09 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Striving For a Healthy Long Life
Replies: 146
Views: 22730

Re: Striving For a Healthy Long Life

I'm still taking most of my supplements, all of my prescriptions, and just added Ozempic. I try to make sure to have refills for supplements before they run out, but it does not always work out that way. They are expensive, and I am saving for more knives(looking at adding one or more S90V and M390 ...
by Naperville
Thu Apr 25, 2024 2:09 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: What are you listening to?
Replies: 3447
Views: 837577

Re: What are you listening to?

Listening to Cypress Hill.... going back 40+ years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7p-ihYOG5s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOBvnNWIVIw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64S3hSVwUcE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7D27mL2JkI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfKkX_p_AtY https://www.youtube.com/watc...
by Naperville
Tue Apr 23, 2024 9:32 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Where Artificial Intelligence Is Right Now
Replies: 45
Views: 2036

Re: Where Artificial Intelligence Is Right Now

I look forward to Microsoft's investment into AI but it is hard to disagree with what Gary Marcus on Twitter said: 13.5 months post GPT-4: • Models that are not as good as GPT-4 have become widespread. • Models that are roughly as good GPT-4 have become common. • Models that are significantly better...
by Naperville
Tue Apr 23, 2024 8:56 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Help: does anyone know if website Sanford Custom knives is a scam?
Replies: 10
Views: 230

Re: Help: does anyone know if website Sanford Custom knives is a scam?

Want to buy a knife sold in Sanford Custom Knives but wanted to check if anyone here has ever bought from them, please help I've owned quite a few knives but never any from Sanford Custom Knives. I lost $300 after I attempted to buy a knife from Attn2Detail. I begged the proprietor to give me my mo...
by Naperville
Tue Apr 23, 2024 7:07 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Help: does anyone know if website Sanford Custom knives is a scam?
Replies: 10
Views: 230

Re: Help: does anyone know if website Sanford Custom knives is a scam?

Want to buy a knife sold in Sanford Custom Knives but wanted to check if anyone here has ever bought from them, please help I've owned quite a few knives but never any from Sanford Custom Knives. I lost $300 after I attempted to buy a knife from Attn2Detail. I begged the proprietor to give me my mo...
by Naperville
Tue Apr 23, 2024 3:14 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Funny or weird things caught on camera
Replies: 254
Views: 131983

Re: Funny or weird things caught on camera

James Y wrote:
Mon Apr 22, 2024 9:21 pm
This is Peak Internet



🤢

Jim
:rofl