Peter Drake, he/him, LFHCfS 🔥 @peterdrake@social.cleverlibre.org

New from me and @josephcox: buzzy AI company that turns 2d sketches into 3d models with "magic" has actually been using 3d artists in developing countries, who have a goal of delivering an asset to a client 15 minutes after they request it:

https://www.404media.co/kaedim-ai-startup-2d-to-3d-used-cheap-human-labor/

Not sure where to go next with my drawing (one of way too many hobbies). You can look in the "Media" tab of my profile to see where I'm at.

Possible future directions:
Spaceships and other vehicles
Whiteboard drawing (for classes)
Colored pencil
Landscapes and architecture, especially fantastical
Dungeon maps
Fire
Water
Drawing as something to do in my spare time that isn't on a screen
Animals, cute and/or photorealistic
Mandala patterns
Science/nature illustration

Thoughts? Resources (books, video channels, etc.)? Buzzwords?

#MastoArt #drawing #AskFedi

My niece decided that Lark needed a band-aid to help her recover from her surgery. I think it’s working, Lark is feeling a lot better today, even though she still needs to be on rest.

#DogsOfMastodon

Okay this is messing with my head.

Arkansas borders 6 states and it's possible to travel south to enter all of them.

I don't think it's supposed to do that...

A new study has found a terrible bottleneck in human ancestors about 900k years ago. There were as few as 1000 individuals left ... if this is verified further there was a time when we almost didn't make it.

https://www.science.org/doi/pdf/10.1126/science.adj9484?casa_token=VS5dMv1ze_YAAAAA:v_FMiEjYJUA2-lPfVrsCOG4Lmaz039L-TwYp2grgDR3NQegiogx55LWUx2hkI9yF_laj_HLllS7S

You are charged with making a presentation for alien visitors about a great thing that humans have accomplished. What would you show them?

You don't need to accomplish anything in particular with your presentation just show something you sincerely feel represents humanity and represents us well. Sincerity matters most.

Further, you don't need to try to represent all of humanity. People all over the world will have the same chance. You just need to show the part you care and know about best.

#meme #FrostedFlakes #tonythetiger #breakfast

I'm rewatching #Babylon5 and enjoyed the headlines in the Universe Today newspaper (!) in episode 8, broadcast in 1994 and set in 2258:

"Copyright Trial Continues in Bookzap Flap: Books Downloaded Directly into Brain: Who Owns Them?"

#retrofuturism #bookstodon #copyright #SF #SciFi #ScienceFiction

Call to action! The #CDC has a public comment open; let it know that you want the new #COVIDBoosters to be recommended for everyone, not just the most vulnerable.

Remember: the higher the percentage of vaccinated and boosted people, the lower risk for vulnerable people.

Go forth and give the CDC hell! demand protection for everyone.

ETA: public comments will be closed in just two days. Docket to comment on: CDC 2023-0060

https://www.regulations.gov/document/CDC-2023-0060-0001

U.S. President Joe Biden's administration has cancelled oil and gas leases in an Alaskan wildlife refuge.

The interior department said revoking the drilling leases granted under ex-President Donald Trump would preserve 13 million acres of wilderness. #ThanxBiden https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-66736453

Have you been injured by clouds? You may be entitled to condensation

One of life's greatest mysteries has been solved.
https://patreon.com/lowqualityfacts

In retrospect, I think it's time to question Billy Joel's claim that his generation didn't start the fire.

Is this a #TeenageMutantNinjaTurtle?

(It's #HootinTootinTuesday again! Post some jokes or funny memes under this hashtag today, and bring lots of smiles to #Mastodon.)

#Humor #Humour #FunnyMeme #Dogs #DogsOfMastodon #Dogstodon #TMNT #Chihuahuas #Chihuahua #Turtles #Hat #TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles #Hats #TurtlesOfMastodon #Turtlestodon #HeroesInAHalfShell

"Food fight" is no longer acceptable terminology.

From now on, we're going with "Morsel Kombat!"