One thing worth pointing out is that if you want to participate in a Goodreads-like community (or to use something similar for your reading habits) then there is a free Fediverse alternative - Bookwyrm. Like many of the ActivityPub-based services it has a few usability issues and I've found that the catalogs tend to need help / contributions, but a Bookwyrm-based site may be worth exploring for those fed up with GoodReads/Amazon (I'm on bookrastinating.com, other communities are available)
Yes, there are a few Goodreads replacements, which I nearly listed but things were already getting a bit long. I haven't used any of these, mind, because I find reviewing books a bit weird.
This is so informative while entertaining at the same time with appropriate and beautifully graphic swear imagery. It appeals to me on many levels. Bravo for successful wading through the AI generated sea of shite!
Thanks, John! There's a metric fuckload of AI news out there that I'd need full scuba gear to get through, so I try to generally just trust that the interesting stuff will find me.
One thing worth pointing out is that if you want to participate in a Goodreads-like community (or to use something similar for your reading habits) then there is a free Fediverse alternative - Bookwyrm. Like many of the ActivityPub-based services it has a few usability issues and I've found that the catalogs tend to need help / contributions, but a Bookwyrm-based site may be worth exploring for those fed up with GoodReads/Amazon (I'm on bookrastinating.com, other communities are available)
Yes, there are a few Goodreads replacements, which I nearly listed but things were already getting a bit long. I haven't used any of these, mind, because I find reviewing books a bit weird.
https://thestorygraph.com/
https://hardcover.app/
https://www.booksloth.com/
https://literal.club/
https://www.librarything.com/
This is so informative while entertaining at the same time with appropriate and beautifully graphic swear imagery. It appeals to me on many levels. Bravo for successful wading through the AI generated sea of shite!
Thanks, John! There's a metric fuckload of AI news out there that I'd need full scuba gear to get through, so I try to generally just trust that the interesting stuff will find me.
Excellent piece - thank you!
Glad you found it interesting!
Anyone interested in why LLMs have developed such a vocal cadre of true believers, this from Baldur Bjarnason explains it very well:
https://softwarecrisis.dev/letters/llmentalist/