Jerry_Atrick

This isn't a random thought.. but I was in a discussion with someone today about becoming an adopter of a new technology framework over the current widespread frameworks. I made the point it is highly unusual for me to go all in on the first new release of this particular vendor's product, usually preferring to wait a few releases and then only taking it on after it has proved itself and has traction in the market. His response is that we won't be able to find the developers and that we should stick with the tried and tested frameworks. My response was if that were the case, we would all still be on IBM Mainframes writing COBOL, and that as a well paid and experienced/quality developer, he should be able to learn the new framework and start productively developing in a couple of months - and with all that experience avoid the pitfalls of newbies. It sort of backed him into a corner where we were debating the technical merits of the framework. It got me thinking - how much do we hold up progress by hanging onto the old way of doing things? Forgetting the climate change argument, why wouldn't we transition to cleaner energy that would result in cleaner air and less environmental damage*? People argue cost, but if we reduced toxins in the air, which is likely to reduce all sorts of ailments from respiratory issues to cancers resulting in early deaths, how much do we save through a healthier population not dragging down finances for health care, and the opportunity cost lost on related losses from sick leave, loss of economic capacity through early deaths or retirements through ill health, etc. How many times do you see a meme that says something like "out yout hand up if you were slapped as a kid and learned to respect people"? I can recall both my partner and I were heavily influenced by our parents' parenting, which differed substantially. And after a disagreement about how to handle a situation (after it was handled), when my partner was defending her approach based on it was what her mother did in the same situation, I stopped and thought for a minute. "Don't we both complain about how our parents handled situations.. and now we're both applying what we complained about" Of course, parenting that doesn't set boundaries and implement consequences normally results in kids out of control and worse, but studies continually conclude where the boundaries are set in calm and rational ways, and consequences are applied in calm and reasonable/non-violent ways, they have a better outcome than smacking. Of course, in the field of any animal behaviour, there are outliers. I am not saying there is no place for a gentle tap on the wrist.. and I once did grab the boy by the ear when he was being particularly obstinate.. But, geez I felt crap afterwards. Of course, old ways worked then, and many are just as applicable now as they were.. but what if we are less shackled and more open.. how much better would this planet be?

I was driving along punt road towards Hoddle street that night as he was killing people. Could have easily been my then girlfriend and I. Still shudder at the thought. There are some people that should rot in jail.. and he is one of them. He's a bit older now, but I hope a real assessment was done on him and not he is older so probably not as dangerous type assessment.

Luv it

still readily available over here, but haven't stepped on any for a very long time

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Doh!I knew I was an ASIO reject for a reason 😉

Haven't heard from an old work colleague for some time; known him about 30 years, bu when we left the company we worked for, he headed back to the US. When my partner and I moved to Aus for a couple of years, I caught up with him as his company was doing some work for the ADF. He just pinged my on linkedin. This was their message:

Once in a life time

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I try to dress down when doing it with others, too.. They may not be so receptive, though

So? I didn't say it wasn't. was referring to the Chinese indifference to patent and IP laws... I didn't say it was a bad or cheap or crap car. I said the Chinese have been ripping off others IP for years.. That is the FACT I was referring to.. Would that car have been as good if they didn't? I don't know.. that is SPECULATION. And I don't recall talking about the cost, either.. Of course, if you're ripping off other's IP and doing it in a country that forces low costs.. of course the cost is going to be cheaper..

I am not sure where that was coming from.. Clearly I am advocating the Scottish system which is early inteverntion rather than incarceration.. I think that is wholly inconsistent with Farage.. Hard to believe, I know, but it was a reasonably balanced article. And from a Murdoch source. That also doesn't make me a Farage supporter because I give credit where it is due.. surely?

Some like it that way

What was the fact? Work in IP law (in a jurisdiction that repects the laws and intenational treaties/covenants), and it is not that easy. Of course, it depends on the particular case as well and how the patent was granted. If you patent the object, it is easier; it you patent the concept, it becomes a lot harder to copy and slightly modify. Always get a good IP lawyer. China (and other countried) don't respect IP law.. Never have and never will (but will aggressively defend theirs in jurisdictions that do - it's called legal arbitrage).

It's about the safest sex these days

Even new.com.au, a Murdoch pulication is publishing a more balanced article, and references the Scottish style of intervention (something along the lines i have been advocating) as a better way to reduce youth/teenage offending: https://www.news.com.au/national/victoria/courts-law/former-chief-magistrate-weighs-in-as-judges-under-fire-over-victorias-bail-frenzy/news-story/85a94330dfaf7b457aae5e9192e544c4 And of course the hideoulsy complex bail laws in Victoria don't help. What is the approach taken by Aussie politicians.. Something that hasn't worked for millenia - give in the the blood-thirsty mob lock em up. Wasn't it Einstein who said the definition of stupidity is doign the same thing and expecting different results?

Yes, but at least most others respected the patents while they were alive... not the Chinese.. and yeah - you can point to many western companies that have been done for patent rip offs.. biut that is the point. They don't get done for it in China.

It's not surprising.. The Chinese have been ripping off others' IP for years.

A computer based on the human brain. Had to check it wasn't April 1. The last para is lamentable: https://www.theage.com.au/national/artificial-brain-real-human-brain-cells-the-weird-possible-future-of-computing-20250930-p5mz1d.html Disable javascript first

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$16.90!!! blimey.. was it salad royal or something? We're people buying them?

It was a targeted jibe amongst friends..

I know a lot play Aussie rules, Rugby and Gaelic Footy, but I didn't think one needed to be smart to play those sports 😉