I think it’s just good video editing, no CG.

I saw it and liked it. It’s definitely the weakest of the three in my opinion, though. Nicole Kidman really sticks out like a sore thumb in it; bad casting choice.

I agree the video is cringy AF, but I don’t have a problem with the company demanding its employees return to working in the office rather than remotely. There are a whole host of tangible benefits (for both companies and employees) from coming into work and I don’t see a problem with a company insisting on it. There are some industries and/or jobs in which remote work is probably fine, but most organizations benefit more from having people come into a shared workspace.

God damnit, I just got this song out of my head last month. Fuck.

We’re all children of Jesus…

People always frown and say I’m being cynical or pessimistic whenever I tell them I’m a misanthrope. They assume I’m bitter and I irrationally hate my fellow human. Couldn’t be further from the truth. I actually like most people I meet. I just have a very low opinion of us as a species. If you look at the track record, I’m many of the most important aspects, it’s really abysmal. We have undoubtedly accomplished many great things, but we’ve also committed uncountable horrors—and both patterns will continue—but I’m not impressed in the final analysis. In fact, I’m pretty disgusted.

Anyone interested should briefly study individual psychology vs. group psychology. Specifically, why individuals are often better problem solvers than groups. There are reasons groups tend to make worse decisions overall than individuals. In a nutshell, it’s because the loudest voices prevail in groups, not the most intelligent, educated, insightful, etc. On a grand scale, that translates to those who want power the most are the ones who wind up in the positions that wield it. And this isn’t due to any social system or set of laws or constitution; it’s due to simple human psychology.

Fantastic film. Thanks for the reminder!

I would really like to see an interview with the person that created this. And the person who approved it. Think Bill Gates himself gave this the green light? Is he an alien too?

I saw this years ago and to date I cannot explain how a man with so much culinary knowledge and skill could fuck up such a simple dish this badly.

Daryl Davis has done more to dismantle the KKK than all the antifa folks combined ever will, and he does it through empathy, reasonable conversation, and kindness.

I’m as guilty as the next liberal of feeling so angry with Neo-Nazis that I have moments where I want them all instantly slain, but the world would be a much better place if we could all just remember that even people like that are human beings too and even if reaching out to them has a 0.01% of de-radicalizing them, attacking them always has a 0% chance.

I think Daryl Davis is just a better person than most of us.

Nobody is “inserting” or “shoe-horning” anyone anywhere they don’t belong. My argument has always been that systems of power have artificially, non-meritocratically, prevented competent and able people from gaining positions of power or influence because of their membership to a particular group. They’re just not given a fair shot.

I understand the problem, but pressuring employers to meet quotas for diversity goals absolutely does result in employees being selected at least in part based on their demographic characteristics, which is not meritorious either.

I don’t think we’re going to see eye-to-eye on this. So, thanks for the conversation, but we’re going to have to agree to disagree.

You likely won’t agree with me, but I don’t believe it’s morally right to combat the effects of racism with what some these days call “positive discrimination.” It creates a myriad of negative societal effects, from upsetting those who feel they’re being discriminated against (i.e. some White men) and creating the impression (accurate or not) that the person given the position isn’t competent. So, I do think there are negative consequences to doing this and I don’t think they’re worth it, as I don’t think inserting people into top positions actually does all that much to hasten the process of integration. Yes, the appearance of diversity might inspire some, but if they too know the person was shoed-into the spot by a diversity effort, that effect will also be diluted. The reason Barrack Obama’s win in 2008 was so inspiring and great was because it signaled to the rest of the African-American community that enough barriers had been broken down in society that this could happen. It was a sign of progress because Obama won the election the legitimate way. If he had somehow been ushered into the spot in some fashion that made it even just seem like he was given preferential treatment, it wouldn’t have had the same effect.

That includes getting people into power that are not just sympathetic to a variety of groups, but who are part of those groups so they can bring their lived experience and visible representation to the places where meaningful decisions are made.

See, that’s what I disagree with. It’s not necessary. Desirable perhaps, but not necessary for the changes to be made. Plenty of cishet White men have voted to improve the rights of women, LGBT folks, and racial minorities. I think people who tout the importance of “lived experience” often underestimate the power of empathy. Diversifying the demographics of those in power is certainly an outcome worth working for, but it’s not necessary for the much more pragmatic and important issues of ensuring people have equal rights and opportunities. In fact, that diversification tends to follow when said equal rights and opportunities are achieved (or at least made significant progress). Barrack Obama became president (among other reasons) because a bunch of White people (many of whom were at the highest levels of power in the U.S.) were ready for a Black president. There aren’t that many trans people in positions of power or influence, and yet they’ve had a comparably meteoric rise when it comes to their recognition and rights.

Representation is important, but I don’t think it’s as crucial as some people think. Conversations, speaking up, and empathy are much more central to progressive change IMO.

I said that YouTube’s algorithm will start flooding your feed with progressively more extreme and misinformative content.

That is absolutely not what you wrote and I don’t believe it’s what you meant either.

Interesting clip, but I think Murray’s analysis of the Left is pretty flawed. He focuses on the Left’s support for affirmative action—and there’s perhaps some good criticism to be made of that, but it’s not in this video—but conveniently doesn’t mention the fact that the Right isn’t doing jack shit to solve the problem of societal inequality. They shoot down Leftist ideas, but offer no alternatives. That’s why they’ve been gradually losing on all these equality fronts and the culture war in general.

To be fair, I don’t think the Left’s focus on high status positions will achieve the equality we think it will. It’s a much better idea to focus on improving the earliest segments of the pipeline, making sure everyone has equal access to good education, healthcare, jobs, etc. If you build up populations from the ground, you wind up with a populace that equally competitive for the top positions in our society. The problem is neither Rupublicans or Democrats are actually interested in this approach, because it takes time, and thus won’t produce results they can use to get reelected. I think term limits for senators, representatives, and supreme court justices would go a long way to eroding corruption in the federal government.

It starts with “huh those are some interesting ideas” and before you know it you’ll be screaming about vaccines and praying for Trump to make a comeback.

Oh, please, stop. Telling people not to expose themselves to certain bits of information or perspectives is just another form of bigotry. I read two of Ayn Rand’s books, because her ideas were new and fascinating to me. That didn’t turn me into a libertarian or stop me from seeing the flaws in her ideology. But I am now more educated and less likely to be influenced by libertarian arguments as a result.

Try having discussions with people who you feel have the wrong ideas about things rather than telling them to avoid “wrongthinkers” altogether.

Lemmy needs an artisanal videos sub.

The better question is: do they have to sue the AI instead?

Same. I stopped commenting/posting on Reddit years ago due to the toxicity issues being referenced, and it’s nice to be able to participate again. Don’t think it’ll last that long though, but you’re right: enjoy it while it lasts.