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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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[-] schnoopy@awful.systems 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

If we find a way to smoke without damaging the lungs I'm taking it up again.

I don't miss being out of breath all the time and generally antsy when shut inside but fuck me but nothing compares the sublime joy of stepping out of some bullshit to drag on a durry.

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