Aegon’s fate on ‘House of the Dragon’ is left unclear — here’s how he dies in the books

Aegon’s fate on ‘House of the Dragon’ is left unclear — here’s how he dies in the books

Warning: Spoilers ahead for season two, episode five of "House of the Dragon" and the book "Fire and Blood.""House of the Dragon" finally stopped pulling its punches, and it's time for all-out war.That's right: Dragons are finally on the table in the war between Rhaenyra Targaryen and her half-brother, Aegon II, over the Iron Throne. Season two, episode four depicted the Battle of Rook's Rest, an event from its source material, "Fire and Blood," that exacts a heavy toll. Instead of predictably heading to seize Harrenhal from Prince Daemon, Ser Criston Cole leads his forces instead to Rook's Rest. It's…
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Large Models of What? Mistaking Engineering Achievements for Human Linguistic Agency

Large Models of What? Mistaking Engineering Achievements for Human Linguistic Agency

arXiv:2407.08790v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: In this paper we argue that key, often sensational and misleading, claims regarding linguistic capabilities of Large Language Models (LLMs) are based on at least two unfounded assumptions; the assumption of language completeness and the assumption of data completeness. Language completeness assumes that a distinct and complete thing such as `a natural language' exists, the essential characteristics of which can be effectively and comprehensively modelled by an LLM. The assumption of data completeness relies on the belief that a language can be quantified and wholly captured by data. Work within the enactive approach to cognitive…
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Analogue’s latest limited-edition Pocket consoles are made out of aluminum

Analogue’s latest limited-edition Pocket consoles are made out of aluminum

Analogue just announced a forthcoming limited edition of its popular retro Pocket console. This one boasts an exterior made entirely out of attractive machined aluminum. It looks pretty dang cool. It also costs $500, which is almost $300 more than the non-aluminum Analogue Pocket.Analogue promises that “every single piece” is “entirely CNC’d from aluminum.” The company also says it will be available in “highly limited quantities'' with orders going live on July 15 at 11AM ET. Past as prologue, these limited editions sell out quickly. If you want one, make sure to set a reminder or an alarm to join…
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Here’s what will happen to Jacaerys Targaryen on ‘House of the Dragon,’ if it follows his fate in the book

Here’s what will happen to Jacaerys Targaryen on ‘House of the Dragon,’ if it follows his fate in the book

Warning: Major spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season two and the book "Fire and Blood."Jacaerys "Jace" Targaryen could be the next major character to die in "House of the Dragon" if season two follows the storyline of the George R. R. Martin book it's based on.After the success of "Game of Thrones," HBO has turned Martin's prequel novel "Fire and Blood" into another Emmy-winning hit series.In season two, the Blacks, led by Rhaenyra, and the Greens, led by Aegon II, fight for the Iron Throne. Fans eagerly tune into the series each Sunday to see if their favorite…
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Using MongoDB on Docker

Using MongoDB on Docker

Introduction MongoDB is a widely popular NoSQL database today due to its simplicity and several advantages over relational databases. Through this guide, you'll learn how to quickly use MongoDB within Docker without going through many complex installation steps. Note that before starting, you need to have Docker installed on your machine. Starting MongoDB on Docker You just need to execute the following command: docker run -e MONGO_INITDB_ROOT_USERNAME=username -e MONGO_INITDB_ROOT_PASSWORD=password --name mongo -p 27017:27017 -v /data/db:/data/db -d mongo Enter fullscreen mode Exit fullscreen mode Explanation of the command: - -e MONGO_INITDB_ROOT_USERNAME=username -e MONGO_INITDB_ROOT_PASSWORD=password: Sets environment variables for MongoDB initialization. You can…
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Here are all the dragonriders who might appear in ‘House of the Dragon’ season 2

Here are all the dragonriders who might appear in ‘House of the Dragon’ season 2

The war between the Blacks and the Greens heats up in "House of the Dragon" season two.Rhaenyra Targaryen needs new dragonriders to give her the edge over her enemies.Here's all the dragonriders who might appear in season two. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Warning: Major spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon"…
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