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At least for men, I think the features communicated in the genomic message are simple things like curves and thrusting and genitals and smooth skin, plus something that somehow picks out the concept of “woman”
What Can Fetish Research Tell Us About AI?
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What’s in a Subway tuna fish sandwich? In January two Subway customers filed a class-action complaint against the sandwich megachain, alleging that its tuna — which is grayish and spreads perhaps a little too easily for comfort — has been misleadingly marketed. Rather than the “high quality” skipjack tuna Subway advertised, the suit claimed that the product was a franken-mash of “various concoctions.” Investigations ensued. The company tried to restore its good name (and put an end to the “something’s fishy” jokes) with SubwayTunaFacts.com, and a judge soon dismissed the lawsuit. But that didn’t stop the plaintiffs from filing a new version in November, which Subway has called “reckless and improper.” The plaintiffs’ claim this time? That samples of Subway’s tuna contained DNA from chickens, pigs or cows. Yikes.
Opinion | 2021: Covid, Wokeness and Other Debates That Defined the Year - The New York Times
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Beijing locals have adapted to the proliferation of rules not with complete obedience, but discernment of which can be safely ignored. Northerners are thus often unruly.
2021 Letter | Dan Wang
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