I've written before [https://thelastredoubt.com/garbage-in-or-racist-and-sexist-ai/] how it's "unexpected" that AI (and body cams), intended to be fair and impartial, suddenly are "racist" and "sexist". Now it's the turn of algorithms intended to make justice more impartial [http://archive.is/KUnDO]. Per wired, the subheader: "A 2011 Kentucky law requires judges to consult an algorithm when deciding whether defendants must post cash bail. More whites were allowed to go home, but not blacks." Fu…
One thing I've often observed of the left is that to a greater degree than average, they really hate people. Across the board. The good little book-and-wine club mom with the fridge magnet "jokes" about how awful it is to raise kids and talks of children as a burden by default is but a milder example of the butch-haired woman who openly talks about wanting to kill men. Her choice, regardless of the consequeces to the life she carries with her, or to the mental health of her kids down the road.…
Fine so far, but we're not out yet. We are going to have an interesting next couple days.…
Missed out on Friday, but stay dry and safe out there.…
Just a few odds and ends for the day. First - Corb Lund Crossing over from purely music to a bit of history, the frankly incredible tale of Sgt York. For those interested in engineering geekery, a long-ish, but well put together video on rocket motor designs.…