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I also had an encounter with government software...

I think the long-lasting solution will be to move to a web-based application system, instead of depending on Desktop applications made for Windows or Linux. Using a web app system, the government only has to concern itself with proper development and maintenance of servers and web apps, and the public workers can use any operating system with a web browser.

smart phones became a fixture because they were a key enabler for dozens of other things like fitness tracking fads, logging into key services, communication methods that were not available on desktop, etc. If AI becomes a key enabler of business, then yeah people won't have a choice.

This. I need access to banking , maps and 2FA. If I could use a dumb phone, with just a camera, GPS and whatsapp, I would use it.

The point of music during a psychedelic experience is to provide a reference for the passing of time and to help with progression of thoughts. Music guides you through your thoughts, avoiding loops, by providing a changing texture, melody, rythm, and story.

This is on top of the other effects of music, such as emotional effects.

Oh but they realize. They just don't care because they (the Elites, the wealthy, who are the real decisionmakers, not the politicians) have enough money to never have to interact with the proletariat, the common man, ever again. Enough money to be shielded from the consequences from their actions.

I don't know about you but I don't come here to read AI slop.

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The power efficiency angle here is fascinating. Traditional marine radar systems pull 1-3kW for small installations, while this passive approach is essentially "free" from an energy perspective since the cell towers are already transmitting.

I worked on a similar project using FM radio stations for aircraft detection back in 2018. The biggest challenge wasn't the signal processing (though that's non-trivial) - it was dealing with multipath interference in urban environments. Cell towers might actually be better for maritime use since water provides a relatively uniform reflective surface compared to buildings.

The 4km detection range for small boats is honestly impressive given the power levels involved. Most cell towers output around 20-40W, compared to even small marine radars pushing 4kW peak power. The processing gain from correlation must be substantial.

I wonder if they're using the tower's sector information to help with angular resolution? Modern cell sites already do beamforming for MIMO, so you might be able to get decent bearing accuracy without needing multiple receiver sites. Would love to see the actual paper if anyone has a link.

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