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1. lordnacho · 1790070279 · focus · HN ↗

   AI is my default for just about any search now. From today:

   How did Cantor come up with his diagonal proof? It seems to have been dreamed out of nowhere

   Why are there advertisements for a shampoo containing caffeine? Does caffeine do something useful other than when you drink it?

   What happens in sense and sensibility?

   All of them give a decent answer, with the ability to ask follow ups. Eg, how does S&S compare with Pride and Prejudice? What about more recent novels connecting romantic choices with economic choices?

   All of them give you links to source material, in case you suspect they are just making it up.

   At the start of the millennium, Google search changed everything about how I look for information. Now it seems outdated.

   1. JKCalhoun · 1790073423 · focus · HN ↗

      Agree, I've been bypassing search engines for a year now (hint: not a young user either).

      Advertising killed search.

      1. CompoundEyes · 1790083777 · focus · HN ↗

         A black and white text interface, no ads, popups, just a best effort at answering my question is such a relief.

         For younger people accessing information in this way is definitely a win.

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