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AI researchers are taking up smoking because they expect AI to cure cancer, says Palantir CTO (www.businessinsider.com)
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I think that's a really good idea and we should encourage them. I recommend Kent cigarettes with the Micronite filter for a smooth aroma.

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[–] 17 points 1 day ago (6 children)

C suite personal at AI companies have taken up smoking crack because.. well...

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  • [–] 4 points 1 day ago (5 children)

    some of that crowd already microdosed meth

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  • [–] 2 points 17 hours ago (1 child)

    microdosing (n) – Taking small amounts of illegal drugs while white. It may be possible to microdose without writing a book or personal essay about it, but the evidence suggests otherwise.

    https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/jun/26/how-to-speak-silicon-valley-decoding-tech-bros-from-microdosing-to-privacy

    (I don’t remember ‘small amounts of’ in there; somewhat diminishes the joke IMHO)

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  • [–] 4 points 1 day ago (2 children)

    "Micro"?

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  • [–] 7 points 1 day ago (1 child)

    there was a thread there on rationalists microdosing meth for "cognitive improvement" reasons

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  • [–] 6 points 1 day ago

    I remember coming across an HN comment a couple years ago from a guy rambling on about how he had a connection for pure uncut cartel meth and consumed mass quantities, and how great it was for his ADHD. I should have bookmarked or screenshotted it.

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