20 sats \ 6 replies \ @Bitman 3 Jul 2023 \ parent \ on: Fourth Of July, Brooklyn New York 1969 bitcoin
Only twenty years ago.
I couldn't have dropped too low in my seat as I remember that I later raised my hand during questions (no idea what I asked - but it was provably cocky in some way) and was promptly shot down again.
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0 sats \ 5 replies \ @siggy47 OP 3 Jul 2023
Great story! Whenever I think of him I'm reminded of this sad tale: https://www.dissentmagazine.org/online_articles/the-sad-story-of-nim-chimpsky/
I know it's a bit off topic
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0 sats \ 4 replies \ @Bitman 3 Jul 2023
['Face wince from animal cruelty and professional jealousy' emoji]
I had heard stories and brief footage about Nim - I sensed he was more a product of professional jealousy and meanness rather than of science. Sadly it was true then... Poor little fella.
Changing the tone, if you ever get the chance to watch Muppet Mania on Disney. Its got lots of jokes and references to the sixties/seventies. I'm sure your daughter would get into it too (if she hasn't already).
Plenty of wholesome animal stuff there!
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0 sats \ 3 replies \ @siggy47 OP 3 Jul 2023
I'll take your recommendation and watch. Thanks
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20 sats \ 2 replies \ @Bitman 3 Jul 2023
Actually it's called Muppet Mayhem (in reference to The Electric Mayhem band). Sorry Siggy, my bad.
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @siggy47 OP 3 Jul 2023
The show is recent, right? I found it. Thanks
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Bitman 4 Jul 2023
You got it - yep, very recent (and easily the best they've done since Jim passed.
'tis a pleasure.
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