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AI researchers are taking up smoking because they expect AI to cure cancer, says Palantir CTO (www.businessinsider.com)
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I think that's a really good idea and we should encourage them. I recommend Kent cigarettes with the Micronite filter for a smooth aroma.

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[-] fullsquare@awful.systems 8 points 2 days ago

there was a thread there on rationalists microdosing meth for "cognitive improvement" reasons

[-] istewart@awful.systems 6 points 2 days ago

I remember coming across an HN comment a couple years ago from a guy rambling on about how he had a connection for pure uncut cartel meth and consumed mass quantities, and how great it was for his ADHD. I should have bookmarked or screenshotted it.

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