I haven't posted here in a while so I figured I'd put up some links to things
I've been reading recently.
Android's emoji problem
Android has a myriad of problems, but one of the as-yet-to-be-solved ones is
that of emoji.
Other core parts of Android are broken out and updated out of band through the
Play Store, but emojis are still tied to Android release versions and OEMs just
aren't keeping up.
With numbers like that, it's no wonder so many apps are providing their own
custom emoji support these days.
As always my opinion is that if you want any hope of a decent Android
experience you need to use a Google branded device 😔
Doomsday prep for the super-rich
This is a fascinating look at doomsday preppers and what they're doing for the
impending collapse of civilisation.
“He was telling me we should buy land in New Zealand as a backup. He’s, like,
‘What’s the percentage chance that Trump is actually a fascist dictator? Maybe
it’s low, but the expected value of having an escape hatch is pretty high.’ ”
That little voice in the back of your head has never sounded more sensible.
» Doomsday prep for the super rich
The debate over punching white nationalist Richard Spencer in the face, explained
Look, I'm not going to say I didn't enjoy this entire fiasco, but this outlines
both sides of the argument.
Also, this tweet:
Should add: "as he began to talk about Pepe the frog"
— Mark Di Stefano (@MarkDiStef) January 21, 2017
» The debate over punching white nationalist Richard Spencer in the face, explained
Speak, memory
“When her best friend died, she rebuilt him using artificial intelligence”. Hit
me right in the feels, with an obligatory Black Mirror reference.
Who’s your best friend?, she asked.
Don’t show your insecurities, came the reply.
It's an older story, but this has been at the forefront of my thoughts a lot
lately, that our digital detritus may one day keep us alive. Supplemental
thought: What makes up “me”?
Anyway, it's beautiful and I dare you not to get teary.