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■アメリカ最高裁判所、大学の入学決定に人種を利用する判決でアファーマティブ・アクションを拒否

この判決は非常に重要なもので、朝日新聞とかが馬鹿みたいに批判しているけど、当然です。

実力もないのに人種だけで大学に入れてしまう。

これ、反差別界隈とかジェンダー平等も同じね。実力ではなくマイノリティとか女性というだけで就職できたり、学者になれたり、マスコミの記者になれる。

そうすると、本来はいるはずだった人がはじかれます。

結果的には国家の損失です。

現に、暇空茜は報道しない。ジャニーズは犯罪者と決めつけて報道する極悪女が存在します。

まともな女性は杉田水脈程度です。

次に批判的人種理論というトンデモ理論が蔓延しています。

アメリカの文系の社会学者は全員カスと言っていい。

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/supreme-court-rejects-affirmative-action-ruling-universities-using-race-admissions-decisions

最高裁判所、大学の入学決定に人種を利用する判決でアファーマティブ・アクションを拒否

6-3のアファーマティブ・アクション意見で、最高裁判所は大学入学の要素として人種を利用することは憲法修正第14条に違反するとの判決を下した。

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SCOTUS積極的差別是正措置判決、判事の間で「激化」：シャノン・ブリーム

　主任法務記者シャノン・ブリームが、アファーマティブ・アクションに対する最高裁判所の判決を解き明かします。

　米国最高裁判所は木曜日、アファーマティブ・アクションに関する重要な判決を下し、大学入学の要素として人種を利用することは憲法修正第14条の平等保護条項に違反するとして却下した。

　ジョン・ロバーツ首席判事は６対３の判決で、多数派意見の中で、「例えば、人種差別を克服した学生への利益は、その学生の勇気と決意と結び付けられなければならない」と述べた。

　「あるいは、その伝統や文化がリーダーシップの役割を引き受けたり、特定の目標を達成したりする動機となった学生への利益は、その学生が大学に貢献する独自の能力と結び付けられている必要があります。言い換えれば、学生は以下の基準に基づいて扱われなければなりません」人種に基づくものではなく、個人としての経験だ」と意見書には書かれている。

　「多くの大学は、あまりにも長い間、その逆のことを行ってきました。そしてそうすることで、個人のアイデンティティの試金石は、乗り越えた課題、培ったスキル、学んだ教訓ではなく、肌の色であるという誤った結論を下してしまいました。歴史はその選択を容認していない」と意見書は述べている。

　ロバーツ判事にはクラレンス・トーマス判事、サミュエル・アリト判事、ニール・ゴーサッチ判事、ブレット・カバノー判事、エイミー・コニー・バレット判事も加わった。

　ソニア・ソトマイヨール判事が主な反対意見を書き、エレナ・ケーガン判事と、ハーバード大学の監督委員会での以前の役割を理由にハーバード大学訴訟から身を引いたケタンジ・ブラウン・ジャクソン判事も一部参加した。

　バイデン大統領は木曜日午後12時30分にこの決定についてコメントを発表する予定だ。

　判事らは、私立のハーバード大学と公立のノースカロライナ大学が教室の定員をどのように決定するかについて、2つの別々の法的異議を申し立てた。

　これらの有名な学校は、自分たちの基準には、将来のリーダーのために堅牢で知的に多様性のあるキャンパスを推進するという、裁判所によって数十年にわたって支持されてきた、より大きな社会的目標があると主張している。

　しかし、アジア系アメリカ人の学生連合は、この基準は「人種的ペナルティー」で差別されており、多くの黒人やヒスパニック系の学生よりも選択的に高い基準を課していると主張している。

　学生活動団体「Students for Fair Admissions」は、ハーバード大学とノースカロライナ大学の両大学に対して訴訟を起こした。同団体は当初、2014年に公民権法第6編に違反したとしてハーバード大学を告訴したが、同法は「連邦資金やその他の連邦財政援助を受けるプログラムや活動において、人種、肌の色、国籍に基づく差別を禁止する」と定めている。

　ハーバード大学に対する訴状では、ハーバード大学の慣行がアジア系アメリカ人の学生に不利益を与え、人種中立的な慣行を採用できなかったと主張している。ノースカロライナ州の訴訟では、人種に基づいていない慣行が学校の学力を低下させたり、キャンパスの多様性から得られる利益に悪影響を及ぼしたりすることを示さずに、大学が非人種に基づく慣行の使用を拒否できるかどうかという問題が提起された。

　判事がハーバード大学、UNC最高裁判所でアファーマティブ・アクションをめぐる議論を審理

　米国第一巡回区控訴裁判所は、地方裁判所の裁判員裁判の結果を支持し、ハーバード大学に有利な判決を下していた。地方裁判所は、ハーバード大学に対する証拠は決定的ではなく、「観察された差別」は少数のアジア系アメリカ人学生にのみ影響を与えたと述べた。SFFAはこの訴訟において資格を有さないとの判決を下した。

　UNCの訴訟では、連邦地方裁判所は同校の入学慣行は厳しい監視に耐えたとして、同校に有利な判決を下した。

　ロバーツ氏は多数派意見の中で、ハーバード大学とUNCの入学プログラムはいずれも「人種の利用を正当化する十分に焦点を絞った測定可能な目標が欠けており、人種を否定的な形で採用せざるを得ず、人種的な固定観念を伴い、有意義な最終目標を欠いている」と述べた。

　「我々は入学プログラムがそのような形で機能することをこれまで一度も許可したことがないし、今日もそうするつもりはない」と同氏は述べた。

　クラレンス・トーマス判事は多数意見に同意しながらも、自身の考えについては別の同意書を書いた。

　同氏は、「今回の決定は、大学の入学政策をありのままに見るものだ。入学するクラスに特定の人種を確実に混入させるよう設計された、舵のない人種に基づく優先政策である。これらの政策は、色盲の憲法と国家の平等に反するものである」と述べた。端的に言えば、それらは明白に、そして大胆に憲法違反である。」

　「私は、私の人種と差別に苦しむすべての人々に降りかかった社会的、経済的惨状を痛感しているが、この国が独立宣言と憲法で明確に宣言された原則を遵守するよう、私は絶え間ない希望を抱いている。米国：すべての人間は平等に生まれ、平等の国民であり、法の下で平等に扱われなければならない」とトーマスは書いた。

　アファーマティブ・アクションの訴訟は、ジョン・ロバーツ首席判事とサミュエル・アリト判事がハーバード大学の弁護士セス・ワックスマン氏を激しく非難するなど、この期間に最高裁判所の建物内で行われた中で最も活発な法廷討論の一つを引き起こした。

　アリト氏はワックスマン氏に、アジア系アメリカ人の学生が他の人種に比べて出願書類の個人スコアがいつも低いのはなぜかと尋ねた。ワックスマンは判事の質問を迂回して話したため、アリトは弁護士に不満を抱いた。

　アリト氏は「アジア人に与えられる個人スコアの差についてはまだ説明を聞いていない」と語った。

　その後、ワックスマンはロバーツと緊迫したやりとりを繰り広げた。判事は、ロバーツによれば人種は何らかの影響を与えるに違いないが、そうでなければ人種は考慮に入れられないのに、なぜワックスマンが入学決定の要素として人種を軽視したのかを尋ねた。

　ワックスマン氏は、「ハーバード・ラドクリフ管弦楽団がオーボエ奏者を必要としている年に…オーボエ奏者であること」と同じように、「一部の優秀な応募者にとって」人種は決定的なものだったと認めた。

　「私たちはオーボエ奏者を巡って内戦を戦ったわけではない」とロバーツ氏は言い返した。「私たちは人種差別をなくすために内戦を戦ったのです。」

　オコナー率いる法廷多数派は、少数派のロースクール志願者に対するミシガン大学のアファーマティブ・アクション政策を支持しながら、次のように警告した：「我々は、今から25年後には、利益を促進するために人種的嗜好を利用する必要はなくなると予想している」本日承認されました。」

　19 年が経ち、6 対 3 の保守派多数派が現在、大学が競争入学プロセスの一部として人種を利用することを阻止しています。

　FOXニュースのタイラー・オルソン氏がこのレポートに寄稿した。

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Makes sense. So, does this also mean "AA" in employment, handouts, government loans, and other areas of life are also unconstitutional? (And yes, corporate America says there are no race-based quotas for hiring in large meetings but then set up individual manager & HR meetings where hiring is analyzed for the manager's team and managers are told to focus on certain groups based on race.)

理にかなっています。 では、これは、雇用、給付金、政府融資、その他の生活分野における「AA」も憲法違反ということになるのでしょうか？ （そう、アメリカ企業は、大規模な会議では採用に人種に基づくノルマはないと言っているが、個別のマネージャーと人事会議を設定し、そこでマネージャーのチームの採用が分析され、マネージャーは人種に基づいて特定のグループに焦点を当てるように指示されている。）

これに対するトップリプライが次

That's not true. There are plenty of examples on Linkedin and other public forums of corporations hiring for a specific race

それは真実ではない。 Linkedin やその他の公開フォーラムには、特定の人種向けに企業を雇用する例がたくさんあります。

これジョークね。

This is a fantastically accurate ruling. It is about time the court affirms what is basic common sense. Judging anyone (positively or negatively) based on race IS racist. The simple statement "we want to make sure we have diversity", goes in with the racist assumption that race defines the diversity of who you are. Every individual is diverse. Their life experience is unique. There are some shared experiences for individuals of certain similar upbringing, but the assumption that a certain "race" brings "diversity" IS racist.

これは驚くほど正確な判決だ。 そろそろ法廷が基本的な常識を肯定する時期が来ている。 人種に基づいて誰かを（肯定的または否定的に）判断することは人種差別主義者です。 「私たちは多様性を確保したいと考えています」という単純な発言は、人種によって人間の多様性が決まるという人種差別的な思い込みと結びついています。 すべての個人は多様です。 彼らの人生経験はユニークです。 特定の似たような生い立ちを持った個人の間で共有される経験はいくつかありますが、特定の「人種」が「多様性」をもたらすという仮定は人種差別的です。

何でもかんでも差別にするバカげたロジックにうんざりしているわけです。

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make senseくらいの意味と思ってたわ

本当の意味が知れてカタルシスがありました

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Japan review

Japan review it's been a year since I

moved to Japan and I thought it made

sense to finally rate Japan I will talk

about things I like and the things I

don't like which seems to be the only

two options available if you have

opinions about this country

so sugoi or did you know Japan is

actually really bad it's got a lot of

survival issues okay I will list one

good thing and bad thing and I will not

hold back there's no trash bins

where I'm gonna put my trash

I have to put in my pocket

oh

there's always these generic things that

you hear or yes when we you visit it's

kind of weird but then you realize it's

not a big deal anyway let's start off

with number one reason I like Japan

it feels like a giant playground no I

don't mean in the Logan Paul kind of

sense of doing whatever the hell you

want

but rather there's a infinite things all

right lazy feels like to explore and

experience and I've been here a year now

and I don't think I'm gonna get bored

anytime soon although I am having a

child so I don't know how much more I

have time to experience

but it really feels like a whole new

world and if you visited you can

probably relate to it and I'm glad that

even a year in it still feels incredibly

fresh and I even would say that you

realize that the best part of Japan

aren't the touristy places kind of

obviously but there are so many areas

that I found that I really enjoy

visiting and this is probably more

specific to me but you know Tokyo is

very busy and so many times I just catch

myself surrounded by what feels like

hundreds of people and they have no idea

who I am

everyone is just doing their own thing

and that feels so [ __ ] good

now once it was staring at me no one's

following me no one's being weird you

guys are weird and I'm just kidding I

just love the feeling of being able to

exist in public and uh not worrying

about what everyone else is doing like

I've said this before but I genuinely

enjoy talking to fans or when people

approach me it always makes me happy but

it can be kind of frustrating to always

wanting to just do your own thing and

always be

you know so yeah let's move on to the

bad things of Japan number one reason

Japan is bad it's kind of a heavy

subject and I haven't seen anyone else

really talk about it it's not brought up

very often at least and that is cones

there's too many cones in Japan once you

see it you cannot unsee it they're

everywhere they say oh Japan has so many

vending machines there's like five per

one person no the opposite

there's more cones than people why are

there so many cones I need to know we

got the tall ones we got the small ones

we got the funny ones the cute ones the

sexy ones I do like those I just don't

understand that whoever plays these

cones think I'm just gonna barge through

oh thank God there's cones here

otherwise I had no idea what I was gonna

and I realized the cone history of Japan

stretches centuries okay if you played

Animal Crossing sometimes it's a

Japanese game so sometimes you get these

items right you're like oh that's kind

of weird I don't know exactly what that

is but it's probably something Japanese

and then you get the bamboo thing and

you're like what the hell is that what

am I even gonna do with that and then

you see it in real life here in Japan

you're like holy [ __ ] it's a cone that's

a cone they're everywhere

I feel like they are following me

I'm glad I was able to talk about this

I'm for one and willing to call out

Japan knock it off man no more cones

there's enough cones let me tell you

something even better than cones you may

have noticed new merch finally it's been

forever my mom came over she had

unofficial merge because I literally

have no other merch I've hadn't hadn't

merch I'm sorry Mom so we spruced up the

logo got a cool back design the team

that worked on it really truly

understand how my brand and I think they

did such a good job these pieces look

amazing and I think you guys are gonna

really like them as well these are

available for limited time only so make

sure you order now so excited to finally

have this merch available thanks to

amaze for making this happen we are

gonna have one piece that will stay on

the store so my mom will not buy the

wrong merch but for a limited time that

piece will be available in this color

off-white kind of color it looks really

nice and then after that you can still

get it but not in this color that's

you want this one yeah I get it

so yeah check that out if you're

interested I'm so happy about these

designs and I hope you guys would like

them as well all right reason number two

I like Japan yay when we first announced

that we were gonna move to Japan there

was so many people just saying how bad

Japan is actually did you know Japan is

really bad did you know this I have to

list all these reasons now because

everyone is like thing and then thing

Japan ah so I have to tell them and I

it's actually but one thing in

particular that people said was that old

people really don't like foreigners they

hate them so when I was gonna stop by to

say hi to our neighbors who was a little

older at least some of them I was

terrifying I heard all these stories you

know like what are they gonna do to us

so I had my guard up ready for the worst

and I was met with nothing but kindness

and welcoming and I felt like a total

dick for having this preconceived ideas

thanks to other people

and just a side comment like yes there

are definitely probably people that

don't like foreigners and all that stuff

but I realized I should let my own

experience is dictate how I feel about

certain things maybe that's just

ignoring a problem I don't know it just

feels like it's a bad way to approach

life if you always have a negative

expectation you know it's smiling people

may Smile Back

smiled back

thank you sometimes they don't and

that's okay you know anyway my point

being Japanese people are very in my own

experience

are very nice and friendly the majority

at least and yes even to foreigners I

feel like they are especially nice to

foreigners because they think we're like

a kid lost at Disneyland or something

I just asked for directions I didn't

need you to walk me for half an hour to

this specific place I was going but

thank you I appreciate it a lot of times

I go bouldering alone and there's always

other groups of people being supportive

and yelling like I'm about there like go

you can do it I love it I think it's

great you know or if you're small

talking with people people generally

want to communicate with you and I love

having those moments but of course

there's times where people are like oh

you're a foreigner I don't feel like

even trying

which again it's fine speaking of which

reason I don't like Japan number two

their language

I have lived here for a year and I'm not

fluent in Japanese

I am dumb I am very dumb I remember the

moment we moved here I had studied some

Japanese and I was like

Let's test out this knowledge that I

have acquired let's go I'm just gonna

come in it's gonna be dangerous and you

enter a store for the first time and

they're like

what

what oh

what the classic the most common

experiences that you have aren't

necessarily what you're taught in the

textbook yay I know I think that's the

same for anyone learning a language for

the first time but don't even get me

started on the kanji main what the [ __ ]

is this I feel like Japanese is such a

hard language obviously but I don't

think people realize how hard it is at

least me personally because the more you

learn the more you realize you don't

know [ __ ]

for English speakers Japanese is

considered one of the most difficult

languages and because it's just so

different I listed it as bad because

that was my first kind of experience

with it coming here but the more I

interact with people the more it feels

like I'm unlocking new skills you know

oh I made a phone call for the first

time oh I could ask someone over the

phone I know big deal but it's like oh I

can actually do that or even just having

a small tiny yes shittiest conversation

with a stranger it's still something and

it feels good you start to all of a

sudden understand you know a movie if

you're watching oh I understand actually

what's going on here or I can play games

and kind of get what this they're saying

I have to look up words obviously but to

me all those new experiences that it

unlocks to me is very rewarding even

though it's such a challenge I would

actually now say it's a good thing I

played it on its head it was a good

thing all along but I obviously have a

long [ __ ] way to go

and it just I don't think it will damage

time reason number three I like Japan

this is nothing to do with Japan to say

it's more related to me taking a more

relaxed approach to YouTube for my

entire 20s I did nothing but YouTube

that was my life and that's okay but I

also think it was a little toxic

probably you know if I wasn't making

videos I sure as hell was thinking about

making videos I uploaded videos during

our honeymoon

and it feels really good to finally be

free from it you know and I can discover

other things in life there are other

things in life

a new hobbies and interest that I've

always wanted to do I can do and have so

much fun with it surfing I know I would

love for the longest time and I finally

get to do it and it's so [ __ ] amazing

I love learning new things anything that

isn't necessarily connected to all of

this on the internet and that is

something I'm very very grateful that I

discovered so yeah it's not really Japan

I could have done that anywhere but it's

largely why I enjoyed so much here

reason I don't like Japan number three

this is probably the most trickiest one

and it's the rules what are the rules

Japan has so many rules and it's a bit

conflicting for me to complain about

because a lot of the best stuff about

Japan not the best stuff but a lot of

the reasons why Japan works so well is

because of the rules you know the trains

are always on time things just work in

general it's hard to explain the streets

are clean people aren't loud in public

and so on and these are sort of societal

rules that make it happen more or less

but sometimes There are rules that just

don't make any sense and I have no

problem following rules as long as I

understand the reason for it you know

don't talk on the phone on the train

because it's generally annoying when

other people do that to you A lot of it

is just be thoughtful of other people

it's not just about you and that just

makes it more pleasant for everyone but

one rule is especially which I talked

about before is the fact that because of

kovid I'm not allowed to be in the

delivery room for our baby for more than

two hours that's because of covered

rules it just doesn't make sense to me

and I tell people about this like uh

family and friends and they're always

like well why don't you just ask them or

like why don't you talk to them I'm sure

you can there's got to be somewhere and

it's like no it's Japan okay there are

rules and people follow the rules for

better or worse you know so the more I

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3.5の回答（質問は共通）

「Sixth Sense」（シックスセンス）　「世の中の6分の1を教えてくれるサイコロアプリ」のコンセプトを活かしたアプリです。アプリを起動すると、ユーザーに対して様々な質問が出されます（例：「今日のランチは何を食べるべき？」、「次に旅行する国はどこ？」など）。ユーザーは回答することで、アプリがランダムな結果を提供します。

「地域発見ダイス」　アプリは、地域の魅力や特産品を見つけるのを助けるツールとして機能します。ユーザーが現在地や目的地を入力すると、アプリはその地域の名所や特産品、観光スポットなどをランダムに提案します。

「シックスセンス クイズ」　アプリは、ユーザーが世界の地理に関する知識を楽しく学ぶことができるクイズゲームです。

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Google Bardの回答（質問は共通）

解答例1）例えば、サイコロで1が出ると「世界の人口の6分の1は5歳以下です」という情報が得られ、サイコロで6が出ると「世界の森林の6分の1はブラジルにあります」という情報が得られます。

解答例2）サイコロを振ると、その出目の数字が世界の6分の1を表す事柄を教えてくれるアプリ。例えば、1が出ると「世界の陸地面積の6分の1は砂漠です」など。

解答例3）例えば、サイコロで1が出ると「地球上の陸地の6分の1は砂漠です」と表示され、6が出ると「世界の人口の6分の1はアジアに住んでいます」と表示されるようなイメージです。

3.5よりは寄り添ってくれる感がある（後発の安心感だろうか）。回答3つ出てくるけどカルピス入れてから水で薄めるか水入れたあとにカルピス入れるかくらいの差しかないな（味は薄い）

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■anond:20230505005805

waifu ; Waifu is a term for a fictional character, usually in anime or related media, that someone has great, and sometimes romantic, affection for.

wife ; the woman that somebody is married to; a married woman.

Make sense.

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■「セックスもジェンダー」はバトラーの致命的な誤訳

いわゆるトランス支持者の主張に、セックスはジェンダーに規定される、というトンデモ説がある

実はこれ、完全な誤訳なのだ

以下の論文で示されているが、「セックスにもジェンダーの部分もあるよ」という話が、誤訳によって「セックスもジェンダーである」という話にすり替えられている。

結局、誤訳によってものを考えているから、トランス支持者の主張は支離滅裂になるんである。

『ジェンダー・トラブル』のジェンダーと「身体なるもの」

https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jsr/63/3/63_341/_article/-char/ja/

It would make no sense, then, to define gender as the cultural interpretation of sex, if sex itself is a gendered category. Gender ought not to be conceived merely as the cultural inscription of meaning on a pregiven sex(a juridical conception); gender must also designate the very apparatus of production whereby the sexes themselves are established.(Butler 1990: 10=1999)

2 文目に注目していただきたい.竹村和子の訳では「ジェンダーは,生得のセックス(法的概念)に文化が意味を書き込んだものだと考えるべきではない.ジェンダーは,それによってセックスそのものが確立されていく生産装置のことである」(Butler [1990]2000=1999: 29)となっている.しかし,竹村の訳から,merely とalso の意味が抜けていることは,バトラーがこの一文でおこなっていることを不明瞭にしてしまう.つまり,このように訳すべきなのだ.「ジェンダーは,『たんに』生得のセックス(法的概念)に文化が意味を書き込んだものだと考えるべきではない.ジェンダーはまた,それによってセックスそのものが確立されていく生産装置のことで『も』ある」

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■アメリカの教会リーダーが臨死体験でイエスの生涯を目撃する話

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1989/10/the-sacrament-and-the-sacrifice?lang=eng

The Sacrament—and the Sacrifice

By Elder David B. Haight

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

I pray for your faith and prayers that my utterances will be received and understood “by the Spirit of truth” and that my expressions will be given “by the Spirit of truth” so that we might all be “edified and rejoice together.” (See D&C 50:21–22.)

As I stand here today—a well man—words of gratitude and acknowledgment of divine intervention are so very inadequate in expressing the feelings in my soul.

Six months ago at the April general conference, I was excused from speaking as I was convalescing from a serious operation. My life has been spared, and I now have the pleasant opportunity of acknowledging the blessings, comfort, and ready aid of my Brethren in the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve, and other wonderful associates and friends to whom I owe so much and who surrounded my dear wife, Ruby, and my family with their time, attention, and prayers. For the inspired doctors and thoughtful nurses I express my deepest gratitude, and for the thoughtful letters and messages of faith and hope received from many places in the world, many expressing, “You have been in our prayers” or “We have been asking our Heavenly Father to spare your life.” Your prayers and mine, thankfully, have been answered.

One unusual card caused me to ponder upon the majesty of it all. It is an original painting by Arta Romney Ballif of the heavens at night with its myriad golden stars. Her caption, taken from Psalms, reads:

“Praise ye the Lord: …

“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.

“He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.

“… His understanding is infinite.” (Ps. 147:1, 3–5.)

As I lay in the hospital bed, I meditated on all that had happened to me and studied the contemplative painting by President Marion G. Romney’s sister and the lines from Psalms: “He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.” I was then—and continue to be—awed by the goodness and majesty of the Creator, who knows not only the names of the stars but knows your name and my name—each of us as His sons and daughters.

The psalmist, David, wrote:

“When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;

“What is man, that thou art mindful of him? …

“For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour.” (Ps. 8:3–5.)

To be remembered is a wonderful thing.

The evening of my health crisis, I knew something very serious had happened to me. Events happened so swiftly—the pain striking with such intensity, my dear Ruby phoning the doctor and our family, and I on my knees leaning over the bathtub for support and some comfort and hoped relief from the pain. I was pleading to my Heavenly Father to spare my life a while longer to give me a little more time to do His work, if it was His will.

While still praying, I began to lose consciousness. The siren of the paramedic truck was the last that I remembered before unconsciousness overtook me, which would last for the next several days.

The terrible pain and commotion of people ceased. I was now in a calm, peaceful setting; all was serene and quiet. I was conscious of two persons in the distance on a hillside, one standing on a higher level than the other. Detailed features were not discernible. The person on the higher level was pointing to something I could not see.

I heard no voices but was conscious of being in a holy presence and atmosphere. During the hours and days that followed, there was impressed again and again upon my mind the eternal mission and exalted position of the Son of Man. I witness to you that He is Jesus the Christ, the Son of God, Savior to all, Redeemer of all mankind, Bestower of infinite love, mercy, and forgiveness, the Light and Life of the world. I knew this truth before—I had never doubted nor wondered. But now I knew, because of the impressions of the Spirit upon my heart and soul, these divine truths in a most unusual way.

I was shown a panoramic view of His earthly ministry: His baptism, His teaching, His healing the sick and lame, the mock trial, His crucifixion, His resurrection and ascension. There followed scenes of His earthly ministry to my mind in impressive detail, confirming scriptural eyewitness accounts. I was being taught, and the eyes of my understanding were opened by the Holy Spirit of God so as to behold many things.

The first scene was of the Savior and His Apostles in the upper chamber on the eve of His betrayal. Following the Passover supper, He instructed and prepared the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper for His dearest friends as a remembrance of His coming sacrifice. It was so impressively portrayed to me—the overwhelming love of the Savior for each. I witnessed His thoughtful concern for significant details—the washing of the dusty feet of each Apostle, His breaking and blessing of the loaf of dark bread and blessing of the wine, then His dreadful disclosure that one would betray Him.

He explained Judas’s departure and told the others of the events soon to take place.

Then followed the Savior’s solemn discourse when He said to the Eleven: “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33.)

Our Savior prayed to His Father and acknowledged the Father as the source of His authority and power—even to the extending of eternal life to all who are worthy.

He prayed, “And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.”

Jesus then reverently added:

“I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.

“And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.” (John 17:3–5.)

He pled not only for the disciples called out from the world who had been true to their testimony of Him, “but for them also which shall believe on me through their word.” (John 17:20.)

When they had sung a hymn, Jesus and the Eleven went out to the Mount of Olives. There, in the garden, in some manner beyond our comprehension, the Savior took upon Himself the burden of the sins of mankind from Adam to the end of the world. His agony in the garden, Luke tells us, was so intense “his sweat was as … great drops of blood falling … to the ground.” (Luke 22:44.) He suffered an agony and a burden the like of which no human person would be able to bear. In that hour of anguish our Savior overcame all the power of Satan.

The glorified Lord revealed to Joseph Smith this admonition to all mankind:

“Therefore I command you to repent …

“For … I, God, … suffered … for all, that they might not suffer if they would repent; …

“Which suffering caused myself, even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, …

“Wherefore, I command you again to repent, lest I humble you with my almighty power; and that you confess your sins, lest you suffer these punishments.” (D&C 19:15–16, 18, 20.)

During those days of unconsciousness I was given, by the gift and power of the Holy Ghost, a more perfect knowledge of His mission. I was also given a more complete understanding of what it means to exercise, in His name, the authority to unlock the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven for the salvation of all who are faithful. My soul was taught over and over again the events of the betrayal, the mock trial, the scourging of the flesh of even one of the Godhead. I witnessed His struggling up the hill in His weakened condition carrying the cross and His being stretched upon it as it lay on the ground, that the crude spikes could be driven with a mallet into His hands and wrists and feet to secure His body as it hung on the cross for public display.

Crucifixion—the horrible and painful death which He suffered—was chosen from the beginning. By that excruciating death, He descended below all things, as is recorded, that through His resurrection He would ascend above all things. (See D&C 88:6.)

Jesus Christ died in the literal sense in which we will all die. His body lay in the tomb. The immortal spirit of Jesus, chosen as the Savior of mankind, went to those myriads of spirits who had departed mortal life with varying degrees of righteousness to God’s laws. He taught them the “glorious tidings of redemption from the bondage of death, and of possible salvation, … [which was] part of [our] Savior’s foreappointed and unique service to the human family.” (James E. Talmage, Jesus the Christ, Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1977, p. 671.)

I cannot begin to convey to you the deep impact that these scenes have confirmed upon my soul. I sense their eternal meaning and realize that “nothing in the entire plan of salvation compares in any way in importance with that most transcendent of all events, the atoning sacrifice of our Lord. It is the most important single thing that has ever occurred in the entire history of created things; it is the rock foundation upon which the gospel and all other things rest,” as has been declared. (Bruce R. McConkie, Mormon Doctrine, Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1966, p. 60.)

Father Lehi taught his son Jacob and us today:

“Wherefore, redemption cometh in and through the Holy Messiah; for he is full of grace and truth.

“Behold, he offereth himself a sacrifice for sin, to answer the ends of the law, unto all those who have a broken heart and a contrite spirit; and unto none else can the ends of the law be answered.

“Wherefore, how great the importance to make these things known unto the inhabitants of the earth, that they may know that there is no flesh that can dwell in the presence of God, save it be through the merits, and mercy, and grace of the Holy Messiah, who layeth down his life according to the flesh, and taketh it again by the power of the Spirit, that he may bring to pass the resurrection of the dead, being the first that should rise.

“Wherefore, he is the firstfruits unto God, inasmuch as he shall make intercession for all the children of men; and they that believe in him shall be saved.” (2 Ne. 2:6–9.)

Our most valuable worship experience in the sacrament meeting is the sacred ordinance of the sacrament, for it provides the opportunity to focus our minds and hearts upon the Savior and His sacrifice.

The Apostle Paul warned the early Saints against eating this bread and drinking this cup of the Lord unworthily. (See 1 Cor. 11:27–30.)

Our Savior Himself instructed the Nephites, “Whoso eateth and drinketh my flesh and blood unworthily [brings] damnation to his soul.” (3 Ne. 18:29.)

Worthy partakers of the sacrament are in harmony with the Lord and put themselves under covenant with Him to always remember His sacrifice for the sins of the world, to take upon them the name of Christ and to always remember Him, and to keep His commandments. The Savior covenants that we who do so shall have His spirit to be with us and that, if faithful to the end, we may inherit eternal life.

Our Lord revealed to Joseph Smith that “there is no gift greater than the gift of salvation,” which plan includes the ordinance of the sacrament as a continuous reminder of the Savior’s atoning sacrifice. He gave instructions that “it is expedient that the church meet together often to partake of bread and wine in the remembrance of the Lord Jesus.” (D&C 6:13; D&C 20:75.)

Immortality comes to us all as a free gift by the grace of God alone, without works of righteousness. Eternal life, however, is the reward for obedience to the laws and ordinances of His gospel.

I testify to all of you that our Heavenly Father does answer our righteous pleadings. The added knowledge which has come to me has made a great impact upon my life. The gift of the Holy Ghost is a priceless possession and opens the door to our ongoing knowledge of God and eternal joy. Of this I bear witness, in the holy name of Jesus Christ, amen.

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■The First Black Samurai-Yasuke

Please improve the following novel to be more engaging and adding plot point of Yasuke returnig to being a missionary quitting Samurai " rologue:

The sun sank behind the horizon, casting the Japanese countryside in a warm, golden glow. In the courtyard of Nobunaga's castle knelt Yasuke, a tall, muscular African man with skin as dark as midnight. His journey to this moment had been long and treacherous, but it was only the beginning.

Chapter 1: A World Away

Yasuke lived an ordinary life in a small village on the Mozambique coast, unaware of the extraordinary destiny that awaited him. Captured by slave traders and torn from his homeland, he endured a grueling voyage across the Indian Ocean, finally arriving in the bustling port of Goa, India.

It was there that Yasuke's fate took an unexpected turn when he was purchased by Jesuit missionaries. In their service, he learned about Christianity, new languages, and the ways of the Western world. But his journey was far from over.

Chapter 2: The Land of the Rising Sun

As a loyal servant to the missionaries, Yasuke accompanied them on their journey to Japan, a land of mystique and intrigue. The beauty of the land, the complexity of its customs, and the elegance of its people captivated him. As the first African to set foot in Japan, he attracted attention and curiosity from all those who encountered him.

Chapter 3: The Encounter

In Kyoto, the capital of feudal Japan, Yasuke's life changed forever when he met Oda Nobunaga, one of the most powerful and influential daimyos of the time. Nobunaga was captivated by the African's physical prowess, intelligence, and unique background. Seeing potential in Yasuke, Nobunaga decided to take him into his service as a samurai.

Chapter 4: The Path of the Warrior

Yasuke's transformation from a slave to a samurai was fraught with challenges. He had to adapt to the rigorous training, strict code of honor, and the intricacies of Japanese society. But Yasuke's strength, resilience, and determination allowed him to excel, earning the respect of his fellow samurai and the trust of Nobunaga.

Chapter 5: The Unfolding War

As Nobunaga sought to unify Japan under his rule, Yasuke fought by his side in numerous battles. The African samurai's legend grew with each victory, as did his bond with Nobunaga. Together, they faced both triumph and tragedy, navigating the treacherous landscape of alliances and betrayals that defined the era.

Chapter 6: The Turning Tide

Yasuke's reputation as a skilled and loyal samurai grew, as did his bond with Lord Nobunaga. But in the shadows, the tides of change were brewing. Mitsuhide Akechi, once a loyal ally, had grown disillusioned with Nobunaga's rule. The resentment smoldered within him, fueled by a series of perceived slights and political maneuverings. Mitsuhide's ambition and desire for power began to cloud his judgment.

Yasuke sensed the shift in Mitsuhide's demeanor and grew increasingly wary of the samurai lord. However, loyalty to Nobunaga prevented him from openly voicing his concerns. He instead focused on his duties, ever vigilant and ready to protect his lord at a moment's notice.

One fateful evening, the Oda clan gathered to celebrate their recent victories. Unbeknownst to the revelers, Mitsuhide Akechi's treacherous plan was already in motion.

As the sun rose, the first cries of battle rang out. Mitsuhide's forces had launched a surprise attack on Nobunaga's residence at the Honno-ji Temple. Yasuke fought his way to Nobunaga's side, his sword cutting through the trait "

Prologue:

The sun dipped below the horizon, bathing the Japanese countryside in a warm, amber embrace. Yasuke, a towering, powerfully built African man with skin as dark as midnight, knelt in the courtyard of Nobunaga's castle, his heart thundering with anticipation. A perilous journey had brought him to this moment, and yet, it was only the beginning of a story that would span continents and rewrite history.

Chapter 1: A World Away

In a small village on the Mozambique coast, Yasuke led a simple life, blissfully unaware of the extraordinary destiny that lay before him. His world shattered when slave traders captured him, ripping him from his homeland and thrusting him into a brutal odyssey across the Indian Ocean. Fate, however, had other plans when he reached the bustling port of Goa, India.

Chapter 2: Destiny's Winds

In Goa, Jesuit missionaries purchased Yasuke, altering the course of his life. Under their guidance, he embraced Christianity, mastered new languages, and absorbed the ways of the Western world. But the wind had not finished carrying him to his ultimate destination.

Chapter 3: The Enchanted Isles

Loyal to the missionaries, Yasuke accompanied them to Japan, a land shrouded in mystery and allure. He was captivated by its breathtaking landscapes, intricate customs, and refined people. As the first African in Japan, he sparked fascination and intrigue wherever he went.

Chapter 4: Fateful Encounters

Kyoto, the heart of feudal Japan, bore witness to the meeting that would forever change Yasuke's life. Oda Nobunaga, a formidable and influential daimyo, was entranced by Yasuke's physical prowess, intellect, and exotic origins. Recognizing Yasuke's potential, Nobunaga welcomed him into his service as a samurai.

Chapter 5: A Warrior Forged

Yasuke's metamorphosis from slave to samurai was laden with trials. He navigated the grueling training, a rigid code of honor, and the complexities of Japanese society. Undaunted, he flourished, earning the admiration of his fellow samurai and the unwavering trust of Nobunaga.

Chapter 6: A Land Divided

As Nobunaga pursued his vision of a united Japan, Yasuke fought valiantly by his side in countless battles. The legend of the African samurai swelled with each victory, and their unbreakable bond deepened. Together, they braved the treacherous world of shifting alliances and betrayals that shaped the era.

Chapter 7: Whispers of Betrayal

Yasuke's renown as a skilled and devoted samurai expanded, as did his connection with Lord Nobunaga. But beneath the surface, a storm was brewing. Mitsuhide Akechi, once a staunch ally, had grown disillusioned with Nobunaga's leadership. His bitterness festered, fed by perceived slights and political machinations. Consumed by ambition and lust for power, Mitsuhide's judgment faltered.

Chapter 8: The Price of Loyalty

Yasuke detected the change in Mitsuhide's spirit and grew increasingly apprehensive. But his unwavering loyalty to Nobunaga held him back from voicing his suspicions. Instead, he redoubled his efforts, ever watchful and prepared to defend his lord at any cost.

Chapter 9: A Night of Shadows

On a fateful evening, the Oda clan gathered to revel in their recent triumphs, oblivious to the treachery that lurked in the shadows. Mitsuhide Akechi's nefarious scheme had been set in motion.

Chapter 9: A Night of Shadows

As dawn broke, the piercing cries of battle shattered the night's tranquility. Mitsuhide's forces had launched a devastating surprise attack on Nobunaga's residence at the Honno-ji Temple. Yasuke fought relentlessly, his sword cleaving through the treacherous warriors as he made his way to Nobunaga's side.

Chapter 10: Flames of Betrayal

The Honno-ji Temple, once a sanctuary of peace, was now engulfed in flames and chaos. Yasuke and Nobunaga fought back to back, their swords a blur of steel, as Mitsuhide's forces closed in. Despite their valiant efforts, they were outnumbered, and Yasuke could sense the battle was lost. With a heavy heart, he whispered a prayer for Nobunaga's soul, knowing that his lord would never surrender.

Chapter 11: A Promise Unbroken

As the temple crumbled around them, Yasuke was captured by Mitsuhide's soldiers. Imprisoned and stripped of his samurai status, he reflected on the path that had led him to this moment. Amidst the darkness, he found solace in the memories of his life with Nobunaga and his time as a missionary. A fire kindled within him, reigniting a long-forgotten purpose.

Chapter 12: The Road to Redemption

In the chaos following Mitsuhide's coup, Yasuke seized an opportunity to escape. He journeyed across war-torn Japan, seeking refuge and a chance to reclaim his former life. His determination and faith guided him, as did the memory of the missionaries who had once saved him from a life of slavery.

Chapter 13: Rebirth of a Missionary

Yasuke found solace and purpose among a group of missionaries in a remote village. Embracing his past, he became an instrumental figure in their community, sharing his knowledge of Christianity, languages, and the Western world. As he nurtured their faith, Yasuke felt the shadows of his life as a samurai slowly fade, replaced by the warm embrace of spiritual fulfillment.

Chapter 14: A Legacy Unforgotten

Though Yasuke had left the life of a warrior behind, the legend of the African samurai continued to grow. His story inspired generations, a testament to the power of resilience, courage, and the human spirit. It was a tale that transcended borders and time, a reminder that even in the darkest moments, hope and redemption could be found.

Epilogue:

As twilight draped the Japanese countryside, Yasuke stood atop a hill, gazing at the village he now called home. His journey had been one of unimaginable hardship, transformation, and ultimately, redemption. And as the sun dipped below the horizon, Yasuke knew that his story, like the sun's eternal cycle, would continue to inspire and illuminate the hearts of those who heard it.

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■anond:20230316131327

BLは専門家も認めるポリティカリーにコレクトな表現です

溝口　BL作家のすごいところは、ゲイの人に気を遣ってとか、ゲイの人に一生懸命たくさん取材をして、というわけではない人がほとんどで、自分たちの楽しみを追求しているだけ、という人が多いのに、それでも、リアルなゲイの方から見て、ポリティカリーにコレクトな表現にたどり着いている人が大勢いることです。

https://bunshun.jp/articles/-/36926?page=1

溝口彰子（Akiko Mizoguchi）

大学非常勤講師。ビジュアル＆カルチュラル・スタディーズPhD。著書『ＢＬ進化論　ボーイズラブが社会を動かす』(2015)、『ＢＬ進化論〔対話篇〕　ボーイズラブが生まれる場所』(2017)が2017年度「Sense of Gender」賞特別賞受賞。

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■カッとなって元記事にコメントしようと思ったけど

お金払わないと無理っぽくて、せっかく考えたのに悲しいのでここで供養させてね

外国人大学講師が「現代日本の“進歩的な態度”は本物ではない」と言い切る理由

https://courrier.jp/news/archives/314638/

Japan’s cynical war on woke

https://unherd.com/2022/12/japans-cynical-war-on-woke/

I feel that the idea that 'it is right for all humans, regardless of their ethnic or cultural background, to be "woke" in a Western way' is discriminatory.

Is it really possible to easily judge whether "woke" is happening in cultures or value systems that differ from the Western perspective?

Additionally, as someone who is currently a female college student in Japan, I have a sense of discomfort with the author's argument that "social movements in Japan do not happen from the bottom up, but rather top-down."

On a separate note, I believe that for those who are not familiar with the difference between "茶道" and "茶芸" discussing East Asian art may not only be a little crude when it comes to Japanese culture, but also Chinese culture.

あと元記事で使われている写真はおそらく著者の日本の教え子の成人式か卒業式の写真だと思うんだけど

「お前ら全員腰抜け！」って論旨のメイン写真に使うねってちゃんと許可取ってるんだろうか…

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■ネタツイート供養

駄洒落

ボクサーを撲殺したのは僕さ

これから満で数つけるわ

ナンを何枚も食べるのなんて、なんでもないよ

nonsenseな駄洒落を送ってしまった。

防寒着を着た暴漢を傍観する

新患の新幹線に関する新刊に新館を立てて震撼し信管が作動する。

文脈がおかしい

カフカには寡婦は過負荷

夭逝する妖精の養成を要請

ケニアに行ったら生贄や

コメントには心をコメントなあ

柑橘類の香りに歓喜し、換気を喚起したが乾季が訪れたので、寒気がした。

補償するための保証書をもらう権利を保障する。

信心深い新人が神事で心中する。

唐突すぎる心中

宍道湖で神事を行う碇シンジを信じ込ませる。

いっきに広まった一向一揆は一向に収束を見せない

虫の居所が悪いのか無視されてしまった。

塗装を落とそうか。

授業中に弁当を食べて、食材で贖罪を果たす。

加計孝太郎

加計孝太郎「近畿財務局に賭け乞うたろw」

扇状地の戦場で洗浄中の兵士に扇情的な船上の軍歌を聞かせる。

観光客がフイルムに感光させた写真を刊行することが慣行になった。

サボってサボタージュ

カタルシスを語るシスター

八芳園で発泡酒を飲んだ八方美人が発砲

公館の高官が交歓されつつ硬貨を交換し好感度あげる。

トロールでトロを獲ろうとして徒労に終わった。

最恵国待遇の条件を再掲する。

アシカが好きな足利尊氏

景気が良くなりケーキを食べる契機を伺う徳川慶喜（とくがわけいき）

アジアのアジの味

夫を成敗するオットセイ

つまらない妻の話

気の時計はホットケーキだからほっとけー

ヒモになってしまったひもうせん

竹の丈は高ぇなー

伊豆の椅子に居座るイラエル人

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鯖を食べている人と、それを見ている人の会話

鯖 ça va？

ça va 鯖

ça va

ゆめゆめゆめをみるわけにはいけない

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芳香へ咆哮し奉公の方向へ彷徨する。

蝉が転んでセミコロン

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おさるの情事

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ケーキを食べるなんて景気がいいね

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計算ができない人

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その心は

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ビンテージの瓶提示

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焼結が猖獗を極める

これはstaleだから捨てるか

十階で十戒を十回、述懐

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衒学的な弦楽を減額

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完全な勧善懲悪

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ホーキングの超法規的なホウキの放棄を蜂起

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イブに慰撫

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べたべたなベタなベタ

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盲いるのに飯いるの？

医師の意思で石で縊死

アーヘンで阿片を吸った人「あー変」

毒吐く独白

明借りるアスカリ（車）

深見東州の深み踏襲

丁寧な砂浜「Could you九里浜」

ゴーンと奉公

その心は

ゴーンの出国の手助けをしたことを奉公とかけただけ。

サンクチュアリに山窟あり

熟れたウレタンは売れたんか？

清澄な声調を静聴し成長

プエルトリコで増える虜

仏典で人をぶってんのか

象さんを増産

ケイト・モスの毛糸燃す

兄弟が今die

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卑劣漢がヒレつかんだ

カレー(Fr)の彼のカレイのカレーは辛え

弘法と公房が工房で攻防し興亡

Dose heで始まる疑問文に答える京都人、Yea, he どす

レイブンクローの例文苦労

galleristのギャラリスト（給与のリスト」

ソフィカルのソロカル

麻雀をやり過ぎた人「リーチ飜で理一E判」

美人局に筒持たせる

十把一絡あげ

monotonousな物と成す

京都弁を話すビルゲイツ MSどす

篤信な特進が涜神を得心

これは何という植物かな？ムユウジュでは？あそっか、なるほど。

クートゥを食うとぅいいよ

楊貴妃が渓谷で警告

マイソールで昧爽に埋葬

ドクサは毒さ

暗殺で朝死んだ

クラシックについて語る人をそしる人「弦楽なんてペダンチックだなあ」

凛々しいリリシズム

衛生的な俳人

東州が東周を踏襲

シンシナティの真摯な紅茶

御髪も亂とはオクシモロンだ

コロナ後の世界を分析する学問→postcoronialism

和尚が王将に鞅掌し往生

影響が色濃いイロコイ諸族

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■ChatGPTにお前はどうやって実装されてんの？って聞いてみたら

マジレスされてチビッた．こりゃGoogleさんもビビるわけだ．

ぼく：

How were you implemented? Is it deep learning-based?

ChatGPT:

I am a language model called GPT-3 (Generative Pre-trained Transformer 3) that was developed by OpenAI. It is a deep learning-based model that uses a type of neural network called a transformer, which was trained on a large dataset of text to learn patterns of language.

GPT-3 is trained using a technique called unsupervised learning, where the model is given a massive amount of text data and uses this data to learn patterns and relationships in the language. This allows GPT-3 to generate human-like text when given a prompt, and to understand and respond to natural language input.

The training process of GPT-3 involves a technique called pre-training, which means that the model is trained on a massive dataset before being fine-tuned on a smaller task-specific dataset. This pre-training allows GPT-3 to have a good general understanding of the language and to be able to adapt to specific tasks more easily.

The GPT-3 model has 175 billion parameters, which is one of the largest language models to date, making it able to generate very human-like text and to understand context in a very natural way.

ぼく：

How does GPT-3 have a knowledgebase like an ontology? As it is deep learning-based, the knowledgebase like an ontology would not be implemented explicitly, but the structure should be designed with an expectation of having such a knowledge about hierarchy of concepts.

ChatGPT:

GPT-3, like other deep learning models, does not have an explicit knowledgebase or ontology built into its structure. Instead, it has been trained on a large dataset of text, which allows it to learn patterns and relationships between concepts.

However, the training data that GPT-3 was exposed to, likely contains a wide range of concepts and hierarchical structures. As GPT-3 learns patterns in the data, it can begin to understand the relationships between different concepts and ideas, and how they are related to each other. This allows the model to generate text that is more coherent and semantically meaningful, making it possible to understand the context and hierarchy of concepts, but it does not have an explicit ontology like a knowledge graph.

It can be said that GPT-3 has a certain level of "implicit ontology", in the sense that it has learned the relationships between concepts in a way that is similar to how a knowledge graph or ontology organizes information. However, it's important to note that GPT-3's understanding of concepts and relationships is based on the patterns it has learned from the training data, which is not a structured and explicit knowledgebase like an ontology.

ぼく：

Then how does GPT-3 handle the long-term or short term memories? Can it remember information about the on-going chatting? My name is Masuda, can GPT-3 keep it in the memory? Furthermore, can it learn and understand the new information from the Q-A queries, and use it in the future queries?

ChatGPT:

GPT-3 handles long-term and short-term memories differently. When it generates text, it uses a technique called attention mechanism which allows the model to focus on certain parts of the input while generating the output. This allows GPT-3 to keep track of previous information and context when generating text, which can be thought of as a form of short-term memory.

Regarding the on-going chatting, GPT-3 can keep track of certain information, like the name you've provided, Masuda, during the conversation and use it in future responses. However, it's important to note that GPT-3 is a stateless model, which means that it doesn't have a permanent memory that it can refer to after a conversation ends.

Regarding learning from Q-A, GPT-3 is trained on a massive dataset of text, and it learns patterns and relationships between concepts from this data. It can generate text that is semantically meaningful and coherent, but it does not have the capability to learn new information from Q-A sessions and use it in future queries. However, OpenAI has developed another model called DALL-E, which uses GPT-3 and it is capable of learning from Q-A sessions and use it in future queries.

ぼく：

Is ChatGPT superior to the Google search? Previously people used Google to search for their questions. Now a days, ChatGPT can answer to those questions. What are pros and cons of ChatGPT over the Google search?

ChatGPT:

ChatGPT and Google search are different technologies with different capabilities and strengths.

Google search is a powerful web search engine that can quickly find relevant information from a vast amount of web pages and documents. It uses complex algorithms to rank and sort search results based on relevance, popularity, and other factors. Google search is very good at providing factual information and is an excellent tool for researching a wide range of topics.

ChatGPT, on the other hand, is a natural language processing model that can generate human-like text. It is trained on a large dataset of text and uses this knowledge to understand and respond to natural language input. ChatGPT can generate text that is more coherent and semantically meaningful than a simple information retrieval engine like Google search. ChatGPT can also be used to generate text that is more engaging and human-like, such as in chatbots and virtual assistants.

One of the main advantages of ChatGPT over Google search is its ability to understand and respond to natural language input in a more human-like way. ChatGPT can also generate text that is more coherent and semantically meaningful, which can be useful in many applications. However, Google search is better at providing factual information and searching for specific pieces of information.

Another disadvantage of ChatGPT is that it doesn't have the ability to retrieve information from the web, it can only generate text based on the patterns it has learned from the training data. That's why it's not a replacement for a web search engine like Google but it can be used as an additional tool to help people to find the information they are looking for.

In summary, ChatGPT and Google search have different strengths and capabilities. While Google search is better at providing factual information, ChatGPT is better at understanding and responding to natural language input in a more human-like way.

ぼく：

Why don't ChatGPT refer to Google search in the generation of the conversation? Google Assistant has such a function. Is the reason due to the fact that OpenAI is funded by Google?

ChatGPT:

ChatGPT is a language model that generates text based on the patterns it has learned from the training data. While it can understand and respond to natural language input in a human-like way, it does not have the capability to access external sources of information like Google search.

Google Assistant, on the other hand, is a virtual assistant that can access a wide range of information and services through the internet, including Google search. Google Assistant can use this information to provide more accurate and relevant responses to user queries.

The reason ChatGPT does not refer to Google search during the generation of the conversation is likely because it was not designed or trained to do so. Instead, it was designed to generate text based on the patterns it has learned from the training data, and it does not have the capability to access external sources of information.

It's worth noting that OpenAI and Google are separate organizations, even though Google is an investor in OpenAI, this doesn't necessarily mean that the two companies work together on their products and services. OpenAI has its own development team, goals and roadmap and they are independent from Google.

ぼく：

I am going to post this conversation with ChatGPT in the anonymous diary of Hatena co. What should I do for attracting people to get many bookmarks?

ChatGPT:

There are several things you can do to attract people and increase the chances of your conversation with ChatGPT getting many bookmarks on Hatena diary. Some suggestions include:

1. Make sure your conversation is well-written and easy to understand. Use clear and concise language, and consider formatting your text in a way that makes it easy to read.

2. Use relevant keywords and hashtags in your diary entry. This can help make your conversation more discoverable to people searching for related topics on Hatena diary.

3. Include images or videos in your diary entry. This can make your conversation more visually appealing and can help attract more readers.

4. Share your diary entry on social media or other platforms. This can help increase the visibility of your conversation and attract more readers.

5. Encourage readers to share their thoughts and opinions on your conversation by including a call to action or a question at the end of your diary entry.

6. Finally, you can also try to participate in the conversation on Hatena diary, by answering the questions, responding to the comments, and engaging with your readers.

It's important to remember that getting many bookmarks on a diary is not easy and it can take time and effort to build an audience. But by following these tips and being consistent with your diary entry, you will increase the chances of attracting more readers and getting more bookmarks.

ぼく：

Thank you. By the way, what is my name?

ChatGPT:

You've mentioned your name is Masuda.

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■anond:20230116021757

I’m Japanese. I also speak English a little.

To my knowledge, a common basic assumption under the probabilistic modeling of the data or the relationship between the data is to deal with the input X and the output Y. Most of the probabilistic models esp. machine learning models only consider these two variables.

Regression models treat the maps from X to Y. In the sense of probabilistic modeling, it is about P(Y|X). In this setting, X is seen as the “user-defined” deterministic variable. On the other hand, generative modeling treat both X and Y probabilistically, say P(Y,X). With P(Y,X), we can “generate” data (X,Y) by sampling from it.

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■a

Such a feeling is coming over me

There is wonder in most every thing I see

Not a cloud in the sky

Got the sun in my eyes

And I won't be surprised if it's a dream

Everything I want the world to be

Is now coming true especially for me

And the reason is clear it's because you are here

[All](You're) the nearest thing to heaven that I've seen

I'm on the top of the world

Looking down on creation and the only explanation I can find

Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around

[You ???](Your love's) put me at the top of the world.

Something in the wind has [learnt](learned) my name

And it's telling me that things are not the same

In the leaves on the trees and the [churchs](touch) of the breeze

There's a [pleasant](pleasing) sense of happiness for me

There is only one wish on my mind

When this day is through I ??? (hope that I will find)

That the tomorrow [would](will) be just the same for you and me

All I need will be mine if you are here

I'm on the top of the world looking down on creation and the only explanation I can find

Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around

[You ???](Your love's) put me at the top of the world

I'm on the top of the world looking down on creation and the only explanation I can find

Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around

[You ???](Your love's) put me at the top of the world

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■なぜ「処女航海」「処女作」なのかという疑問に「女性名詞だから」と説明するのは誤りである

「処女航海（maiden voyage）」「処女作（maiden work）」といった言葉に苦言を呈するフェミの方々が現れると、決まって「『船』や『ペン』が女性名詞だから『処女』が付くだけなのにそんなことも知らないのか」と得意げに反論をする人たちが出てくるのだが、はたしてこの「女性名詞説」は本当に正しいのだろうか。

「maiden」の語源

まずは「処女」すなわち「maiden」の語源を確認しよう。

Etymology

From Middle English mayden, meiden, from Old English mæġden (“maiden, virgin, girl, maid, servant”), diminutive of mæġþ, mæġeþ (“maiden, virgin, girl, woman, wife”) via diminutive suffix -en, from Proto-West Germanic magaþ, from Proto-Germanic magaþs (“maid, virgin”). Equivalent to maid +‎ -en.

https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/maiden

語源

中世英語の「mayden」「meiden」は、古英語「mæġden」（「未婚の若い女性」「処女」「少女」「女中」「召使い」）に由来し、それは「mæġþ」「mæġeþ」に指小語尾「-en」がついた指小辞であり、それは西ゲルマン祖語の「magaþ」に由来し、さらにはゲルマン祖語の「magaþs」にまで遡る。「maid +‎ -en」に相当する。

maiden (adj.)

c. 1300, "virgin, unmarried," from maiden (n.). The figurative sense of "new, fresh, untried; first" (as in maiden voyage) is by 1550s. In horse-racing (1760) it denotes young horses that have never run before.

https://www.etymonline.com/word/maiden

maiden（形容詞）

13世紀。「処女の」「未婚の」。maiden（名詞）から。1550年代には「新しい・新鮮な・試されていない・最初の」という比喩的な意味（「処女航海」のように）で使われるようになった。競馬では（1760年）一度も走ったことのない若い馬を表す。

つまり、古英語（5世紀から12世紀ごろ）からあった「maiden（処女）」という名詞が、13世紀ごろに「maiden（処女の）」という形容詞としても使われるようになり、さらに1550年代になって比喩的に「maiden（最初の）」といった意味の形容詞としても使われるようになった、ということだ。

そして、古英語のころにはあった男性名詞・女性名詞の区別が、中世英語（11世紀から15世紀ごろ）では失われていることから考えると、1550年代に生まれた「『最初の』という意味の形容詞maiden」が女性名詞にしか使えなかったとは考えにくいだろう。

そもそも「船」は女性名詞なのか？

• 英語「ship」→区別なし（古英語では中性名詞）
• ドイツ語「schiff」→中性名詞
• フランス語「navire」→男性名詞
• イタリア語「nave」→女性名詞
• ラテン語「navis」→女性名詞

当たり前の話だが、同じ意味の単語でも、それが男性名詞か女性名詞かは、言語によってバラバラである。英語「ship」と独語「schiff」は共にゲルマン祖語に由来するようだが、どちらも中性名詞である。仏語「navire」と伊語「nave」はどちらも羅語「navis」に由来しているのだろうが、ラテン語とイタリア語では女性名詞なのに、フランス語では男性名詞となっている。

女性名詞説の人たちはしばしば「『船』はラテン語で女性名詞だったから」などと言うのだが、仮に英語の「maiden」が女性名詞に付くとしても、なぜ古英語などではなく、いきなりラテン語が基準になるのだろうか。「maidenは女性名詞に付く」という結論ありきで、「船」を女性名詞とする言語を探してきているだけではないのか。

女性名詞説の「処女作は『ペン』が女性名詞だから」というのもおかしな話で、普通に考えれば「作品」や「本」が女性名詞かどうかを考えるべきだろうに、なぜ「ペン」を持ち出してくるのかといえば、ラテン語で「ペン」が女性名詞だったことを探してきたからだろう。

• 英語「work」→区別なし（古英語では中性名詞？）
• ドイツ語「werk」→中性名詞
• フランス語「œuvre」→女性名詞
• イタリア語「opera」→女性名詞
• ラテン語「opus」→中性名詞

• 英語「book」→区別なし（古英語では女性名詞？）
• ドイツ語「buch」→中性名詞
• フランス語「livre」→男性名詞
• イタリア語「libro」→男性名詞
• ラテン語「liber」→男性名詞

• 英語「pen」→区別なし（古英語では？）
• ドイツ語「feder」→女性名詞
• フランス語「plume」→女性名詞
• イタリア語「penna」→女性名詞
• ラテン語「penna」→女性名詞

英語でも船を「she」と呼ぶ？

女性名詞説の人たちがもうひとつ頼みとするのが「英語でも船をsheと呼ぶ」ということである。つまり「船をsheと呼ぶのは船が女性名詞だったことの名残である」というのである。

これについては以下のページに詳しい。

これは古英語にあった文法性とは無関係です．乗り物や国名を女性代名詞で受ける英語の慣習は中英語期以降に発生した比較的新しい「擬人性」というべきものであり，古英語にあった「文法性」とは直接的な関係はありません．そもそも「船」を表わす古英語 scip (= ship) は女性名詞ではなく中性名詞でしたし，bāt (= boat) にしても男性名詞でした．古英語期の後に続く中英語期の文化的・文学的な伝統に基づく，新たな種類のジェンダー付与といってよいでしょう．

http://user.keio.ac.jp/~rhotta/hellog/2019-04-22-1.html

「OED によると船を受ける代名詞としての she の初例は1375年である」らしいが、最初にも述べたとおり、英語に男性名詞・女性名詞の区別が残っていたのは古英語（5世紀から12世紀ごろ）までである。また、これも先述のとおりだが「古英語 scip (= ship) は女性名詞ではなく中性名詞」というのだから、女性名詞説の人たちの主張はまったくの誤りということになるだろう。

まとめ

1. 英語の「maiden」は、そのあとを受ける名詞が男性名詞か女性名詞かに関係なく、「新しい」「最初の」という意味の形容詞として使われている。

2. その「新しい」「最初の」という形容詞としての用法が生まれたのは、英語から男性名詞・女性名詞の区別が失われた後のことである。

3. 英語で船を「she」と呼ぶのは、男性名詞・女性名詞とは無関係である。

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■anond:20221016145434

(In my mind) Celia has completely surpassed Daso Edit

Made in Japan has increased

First of all, Japanese-made goods are now clearly marked with "Made in Japan" tags.

This is probably an improvement over the past year or two. Based on user feedback, the company has been promoting Japanese products.

Good Japanese-made kitchen tools account for half of the products.

We don't modify our best-selling products.

My favorite Tupperware has been a best-seller for more than 5 years, and I have not changed the design at all.

In other words, I get the impression that this is a steady company that does not change its best-selling products at all, but improves them one millimeter at a time.

There is a sense of progress.

Even in 2022, many of DASO's products are still made in China, and there is little sense of progress.

When I visit the sales floor, the atmosphere is much the same as it was 10 years ago.

Celia seems to be getting more upscale every year. Without changing the price.

I want to support places where I can feel this kind of corporate effort.

Celia has completely surpassed Dasoh in my opinion.

Summary

What are you saying to a product that's 100 yen a pop? Are you a poor person?

But in fact, the quality of Japanese-made Tupperware and chopsticks is so good that you would not believe they are 100 yen.

Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

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■anond:20220428204843

間違い。BLは専門家も認めるポリティカリーにコレクトな表現です

溝口　BL作家のすごいところは、ゲイの人に気を遣ってとか、ゲイの人に一生懸命たくさん取材をして、というわけではない人がほとんどで、自分たちの楽しみを追求しているだけ、という人が多いのに、それでも、リアルなゲイの方から見て、ポリティカリーにコレクトな表現にたどり着いている人が大勢いることです。

https://bunshun.jp/articles/-/36926?page=1

溝口彰子（Akiko Mizoguchi）

大学非常勤講師。ビジュアル＆カルチュラル・スタディーズPhD。著書『ＢＬ進化論　ボーイズラブが社会を動かす』(2015)、『ＢＬ進化論〔対話篇〕　ボーイズラブが生まれる場所』(2017)が2017年度「Sense of Gender」賞特別賞受賞。

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■[今日知った言葉] Covidiot

コロナは大したことない派（漂白剤を飲めば治る派含む）を指す用法と、マスク警察系コロナ過剰警戒派を指す用法があるのがおもしろい

英辞郎 on the WEB 〈俗〉コビディオット◆コロナウイルス感染症の予防対策や警告を無視したり、食料品や日用品を大量に買いだめて品薄状態を引き起こし、人々の不安をあおったりするばかな人(idiot)

Cambridge Dictionary someone who behaves in a stupid way that risks spreading the infectious disease Covid-19:

https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/covidiot (derogatory, humorous, neologism) A person who is foolishly reckless with respect to avoiding contracting or spreading COVID-19.

Relating to the 2020 Covid-19 virus:

Someone who ignores the warnings regarding public health or safety.

A person who hoards goods, denying them from their neighbors.

Did you see that covidiot with 300 rolls of toilet paper in his basket?

That covidiot is hugging everyone she sees.

A person who makes themselves look like an idiot, during or after a pandemic.

1. A stupid person who stubbornly ignores 'social distancing' protocol, thus helping to further spread COVID-19.

A person that flies into a pandemic zone for holiday with their children, barely is able to return and shares their harrowing experience on social media for hero points.

1. A perfect term for those spreading, creating or publishing unverified and false information about the novel coronavirus.

2. An idiot who doubts the existence of COVID-19, therefore ignoring the need for social distancing and proper hand washing.

Covidiot: an individual who in the face of dire circumstances for all, acts selfishly toward others instead of in solidarity and with generosity.

Idiots who think Covid is a real threat and idiotically cover their face with a mask fearfully.

A person who "isn't worried" about Covid-19 because they "aren't old enough." (This does not discount the Covidiot having asthma, obesity, or another major risk factor).

Someone who goes on numerous pointless excursions during the aforementioned pandemic, often against local ruling, because they are hollow inside, utterly selfish, and, most probably, lick hand railings.

On the extreme, either denies Covid-19 is an issue at all (or real) and/or completely loses their shit and buys no more soap than usual BUT every last disenfectant product & T.P. roll.**

A person who has no medical background and makes statements about the Coronavirus pandemic founded on dubious sources, i.e. social media, an acquaintance, etc

A person who ignores the governments and health organization's recommendations in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic.

People that have no brain cells and can’t understand what social distancing means. People that make others life miserable in lockdown by continually mixing with others, therefore making the lockdown last longer because it fails .

A person who does not follow guidlines, listen to advice or think about their actions during the COVID-19 pandemic

A person who deliberately coughs on other people and thinks it is funny

An idiot who can’t respect common sense and basic science enough to to help stop the spread of disease.

Someone who is freaking out too much about covid and revolves everything they do around it. Also they treat anyone who doesn’t strictly follow guidelines like a murderer

Person in ICU for weeks blocking people from getting surgery

1. A covidiot is someone who rejects overwhelming evidence, provided by scientists, while promoting his opinions as facts.

2. Someone who, during a pandemic refuses to wear a mask in Walmart.

3. Anyone who thinks drinking bleach will cure anything.

Synonyms include: anti-vaccer, flat-earther, alien conspiracy theorist, climate change denier

A person who advocates for lockdowns, mandatory masks, school shutdowns, and other infringements on liberty based on unsettled science. This kind of person has nothing going on in their life except the sweet dopamine rush they get from self-righteously judging everyone else and tattling on people who don't trust the "experts." Usually talks about "science" a lot but has no background in math or science.

Someone who believes everything they hear on TV and other mainstream media, yet chooses to ignore official CDC numbers, such as how Covid has a 99.9997% recovery rate for those under 30, and 99.92% recovery rate for those 70+. They also ignore the fact that health "experts" on TV have told us that hospitals mark just about any death as a Covid death, no matter how they died, simply because they tested positive for Covid or were merely suspected of such.

Thus, these people wear their masks everywhere they go like it's a status symbol, while believing it actually does any good.

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■【和訳】The Chapeltown Rag / Slipknot

[Slipknot - The Chapeltown Rag [Visual 001] - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2v4u7VhoPU)