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@lemmy.nzI was reading a comment thread recently.
One commenter stated that they are aware of the people who are "dumber" than them, and if they are not aware the person they are talking to is either similar in intelligence or smarter than they are.
So my question is, do you have this awareness?
Are you conscious of your relative standing in the intelligence hierarchy around you?
And a side point, can you tell a smart person is acting dumb to fit in with those around them?
https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/350412638/kids-went-hungry-school-because-teachers-ate-free-lunches-mum-alleges
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/527419/inland-revenue-giving-thousands-of-taxpayers-details-to-social-media-platforms-for-ad-campaigns
Inland Revenue is giving hundreds of thousands of taxpayers' details to social media platforms for marketing.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/aug/19/deep-sea-mining-new-zealand-south-taranaki-bight-ocean-seabed-patea-beach-ntwnfb
Government’s push to fast-track projects in NZ stirs fears deep-sea mining off Taranaki, long opposed by the community, could go ahead
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/524791/the-surveilled-society-who-is-watching-you-and-how
Analysis - Artificial intelligence-enabled cameras on billboards, in bus windshields, on petrol station forecourts and in the checkout at the supermarket - all these are here, or about to be.
As the title says.
If you don't know the discworld books by Pratchett, Granny Weatherwax it the most formidable character. She is a witch, but doesn't generally use magic to solve problems; preferring to use persuasion and manipulation. In saying that her magic is extremely powerful.
Maybe a bard with huge wisdom, persuasion and intimidation.
https://www.theguardian.com/film/article/2024/aug/01/a-woman-brought-her-own-snacks-to-despicable-me-4-then-the-police-arrived
Many struggling cinemas depend on sales of pricey food and drink as ticket revenue mainly goes to film studios. But does banning outside supplies really add up, asks Stuart Heritage
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czrjzvep41ro
The airline blamed difficulties securing more efficient aircraft and sustainable jet fuel.
Just changed my theme to Vaporware dark, it is really funky.
I really like the monospaced font and retro-futuristic look.
https://theconversation.com/legal-risk-and-more-paperwork-do-health-and-safety-laws-threaten-the-great-kiwi-school-trip-233982
New research shows high levels of teacher anxiety and frustration over legal liability and paperwork for school trips. But there are ways to maintain this crucial part of the curriculum.