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Happy Halloween It's Free Call Of Duty Points Time!!!

432 implied HN points • 17 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Gaming
  1. Free Call Of Duty Points available for 'The Haunting' Halloween event in Modern Warfare II and Warzone.
  2. Instructions on how to win the free COD points are provided in the video description.
  3. Fun bundles in the store include Skeletor, Ash from Evil Dead, and Diablo IV characters.

Here's How I Made This Image With Midjourney

98 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration AI Art
  1. The image was created using the AI program Midjourney with many variations of prompts.
  2. The process involved choosing different paths and styles to generate the final image.
  3. Each pan or zoom action led to new image possibilities, showcasing the infinite creative options from a single prompt.

Fear and Loathing in the American University

353 implied HN points • 11 May 23
🎭️ Culture Literature Education
  1. The author reflects on their turbulent experiences in college, including struggles with education and substance abuse.
  2. They share personal anecdotes of academic challenges, rebellious behavior, and moments of self-realization.
  3. Through storytelling, the author explores themes of defiance, self-discovery, and the impact of relationships on personal growth.
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Men in 1973 vs Men in 2023

176 implied HN points • 30 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Gender Society Film Social movements History
  1. Meme about men in 1973 vs men in 2023 highlights changing perceptions of masculinity over time.
  2. Appearance can be deceiving when it comes to masculinity; deeper discussions are needed on men's issues in today's society.
  3. Cultural tensions around freedom and masculinity depicted in the film 'Easy Rider' still resonate today.

Stephen King's 'Fairy Tale' Has Some Issues

117 implied HN points • 03 May 23
📚 Literature Fiction Authors Books
  1. The narrator of Stephen King's 'Fairy Tale' may not feel like a believable teenager from 2013 due to outdated pop culture references.
  2. Political messaging in the book, 'Fairy Tale', seems out of place and does not fit well with the overall story or characters.
  3. Including random political notations in the narrative can weaken the story's immersion and impact for readers.

Two More AI Animation Videos

98 implied HN points • 23 Apr 23
🕹 Technology AI Animation
  1. The AI-animated videos are described as silly, but still remarkable and improving over time.
  2. Uploading custom audio files to D-ID for animation saves time and hassle compared to dubbing.
  3. The potential of having AI animate lip movements based on recorded audio could be a useful time-saving tool.

Roald Dahl vs The Twits

98 implied HN points • 06 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Literature Children's literature Censorship Marketing
  1. Puffin Books and the Roald Dahl estate made controversial changes to classic children's novels to increase sales, leading to backlash.
  2. This controversy around editing beloved books has sparked bipartisan outrage and debates on censorship and artistic integrity.
  3. The marketing strategy of creating controversy, selling original versions, then releasing a 'Classic Collection' showcases how profit can be made from consumer choice and outrage.

Falling Down The AI Rabbit Hole

78 implied HN points • 21 Apr 23
🕹 Technology AI Animation Software Art
  1. Artificial intelligence can be used for creating elaborate and emotional art pieces.
  2. AI technologies like animation and voice synthesis are being combined to create unique videos.
  3. There is a democratization of art and creation happening with AI tools, leading to a potential shift in the creative industry.

Grand Theft Auto VI Images

58 implied HN points • 20 May 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Digital Art
  1. The author creates Grand Theft Auto VI images using an AI software called Midjourney.
  2. The author enjoys experimenting with different art styles, from realistic to stylized.
  3. The article showcases various images created by the author, including a fan-favorite character from GTA V.