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What’s that, liberals siding with fascists over socialists yet again? Surely we’ve learnt this lesson enough times by now…

Surely not!

I asked ChatGPT what it thought of this:

The phrase “rats leaving a sinking ship” often conjures images of individuals abandoning a failing situation in search of safety, reflecting a natural instinct for self-preservation. In the world of tech, leadership changes can evoke similar sentiments, particularly when a high-profile figure like Mira Murati steps down as CTO. Her departure may signal deeper issues within the company, leading to speculation about its stability and future direction. Just as rats flee a deteriorating vessel, employees and stakeholders might interpret her exit as a warning sign, prompting concerns about the organization’s health and long-term viability.

Murati’s tenure as CTO brought innovation and leadership, positioning the company as a front-runner in its industry. Her decision to leave could suggest an unraveling of the strategic vision that once propelled the organization forward. This parallel highlights the instinctive reaction of those within the company; employees may feel uncertain about their future, mirroring the chaos and trepidation felt aboard a ship in distress. The fear of instability can lead to a wave of resignations, as others seek to secure their own positions before the situation worsens.

However, not every departure must be viewed through a negative lens. Just as rats leaving a sinking ship might find new, more promising environments, Murati’s exit could open doors for fresh leadership and innovative ideas. This shift might provide an opportunity for rejuvenation and growth within the company, allowing it to adapt and evolve. While the immediate reaction may be one of alarm, such transitions can also lead to renewed focus and a stronger foundation, illustrating that change—though often unsettling—can ultimately foster resilience and progress.

Emphasis mine - no shit!

Also, good luck to those enterprising rats finding a more promising environment in the, er, sea…

A 20 year deal, with no power produced until 2028?

Either MS really do know something we don’t, or this bubble has grained a layer of strontium.

Pop pop!

The lack of PsyX cards is upsetting.

We had a tremendous office culture in the 1950s.

If you were a middle class white man, sure.

Call me naive, but I can’t see Iran openly attacking a nato member.

Oh absolutely. I’m not saying that they should be allowed to do whatever and face no repercussions, just that the more severe they are, the more they can be weaponised by populists.

The fundamental problem with expulsion is that it changes the persecution narrative from being complete bullshit, to being arguable.

Hungarians need to sort Orban out, the exact same as the French with their fascists, and Germany, and Italy, and…need I go on?

There is no good play here, but it requires all Europeans to remember that we beat them before, and we sure as fuck will beat them again as long as people get involved.

Respectfully Duke, you’re in North Carolina, sort your house out first.

The weird guy with the really ill fitting suit?

So like every previous Olympics.

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/redirect-mobile-wikipedia/

Well this is dumb as fuck.

People who cannot see the clear and obvious reason why he’s said this, the day before an election, are being willing blind and/or obtuse.

“Circumstances have changed” would be what a Starmer talking doll would say if you pulled its string.

Is that it?

Or, who.

Well, exactly.

If you know exactly what you need, then specs are great. Proven solutions for known problems are awesome. Agile is pointless in that circumstance.

But I can count on one hand the number of times stakeholders, or clients, actually know what they want ahead of time and accept what was built to spec with no amends.

When there is any uncertainty, changing a spec under waterfall is significantly worse. Contract negotiation in fixed price is a fucking nightmare of the client insisting the sky is red when the signed off spec states it’s to be green.