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I see two approaches for explaining the outcome: 1. Reasoning back on the result and justifying it. 2. Explainability - somehow justifying by looking at which neurons have been called. The first could lead to lying. E.g. think of a high schooler explaining copied homework. While the second one does indeed access the paths influencing the decision, but is a hard task due to the inherent way neural networks work.

I think the dog-like robot - Spot is commercial. SpaceX are using one to asses things on their launch pad. But I guess it's truly a difficult problem and they aren't rushing it to market before is good and save enough. Which if they have the funding I think is a good approach.


Spot is a solution in search of a problem.

SpaceX are using one because I think simply because someone thought it'd be cool. You can remotely inspect a launch pad without shelling out $75k+ using RC cars and drones, for example. It's much cooler and better for the company's overall image, though, if you use a Spot robot. PR is a thing after all and using Spot fits perfectly.

I seriously doubt there's any difficulty with safety or "being good enough", as I've yet to see an application for Spot that couldn't be done just as well by conventional already existing means.

BD is a group of enthusiasts that build cool robots, not a company that primarily develops robotic solutions.


Even so, what do you do in that time? Isn't it providing some service or building a product for people... and a greater purpose? I doubt you are a hermit doing as little social interactions just to get by and only consuming without producing anything. If so... what is the meaning of it all?


> and a greater purpose?

This part is presumptuous. "Greater" for whom?

> If so... what is the meaning of it all?

And what is the meaning of it all in the alternative? It's up to you. Maybe you don't need one. Maybe this question is meaningless.


With you there.

All will be forgotten. It is freeing to know that.


1. Cooking your own meals daily (2 hours)

2. Gym (2 hours with commute)

3. Midday nap (30 min)

4. Eating meals, including slowly drinking coffee (2 hours)

5. Reading (2 hours)

6. YouTube (2 hours)

7. Self reflection (1 hour)

This is 11.5 hours so far of the 16 of non sleep time. This does not include any income earning activities, which I still spend time on.

I also go on long walks and think.

I’m not saying this is ideal, but it works for me right now.


Oh, I think it's time for self reflection! Start the timer.


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