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I have just tried Grok (on X ) to ask some complicated electrical engineering questions.
I basically asked how long 6mm cable can take a slight overload, for example on a shower which has been up rated but typically only gets used for 10 minutes.
It is amazing how in depth the answers can get.
Basically Grok is the new installation guide.
 

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I have just tried Grok (on X ) to ask some complicated electrical engineering questions.
I basically asked how long 6mm cable can take a slight overload, for example on a shower which has been up rated but typically only gets used for 10 minutes.
It is amazing how in depth the answers can get.
Basically Grok is the new installation guide.
Who the hell are Grok?
 
It's a very useful tool, but needs quite a bit of tuning to iron out the possibility of errors. I've tried it a couple of times and basically got the same information I'd researched myself, but what took me half an hour took Grok seconds. I wouldn't ask it for any information I hadn't already got to hand - more a case of verification to see if anything has been missed, than a primary source of information.
 
It's a very useful tool, but needs quite a bit of tuning to iron out the possibility of errors. I've tried it a couple of times and basically got the same information I'd researched myself, but what took me half an hour took Grok seconds. I wouldn't ask it for any information I hadn't already got to hand - more a case of verification to see if anything has been missed, than a primary source of information.
The speed is crazy and even if you can’t put a question in words because things are still a little sketchy, it still somehow knows what you’re talking about. Useful Tool. And it will tell where to find your answers in a book too.
 
Ye petrol and diesel works better and stocks&shares are volatile by nature.

Do you know, queen Elizabeth was once pictured on the front cover of a newspaper with her arm in the air?

No more politics. Let’s get back to electrics.
 
Ye petrol and diesel works better and stocks&shares are volatile by nature.

Do you know, queen Elizabeth was once pictured on the front cover of a newspaper with her arm in the air?

No more politics. Let’s get back to electrics.
I had to laugh at the whole situation, most of the people musk is supporting think climate change is a hoax, and certainly won't be buying EVs. Tesla stocks are down by about a trillion dollars, sales are down 75% in Germany alone, the French have been setting fire to Tesla dealers, and leaving the politics out, he's just shafted his own company. Reminds of Ratner telling the world is jewellery is cheap *****!
 
I think it's rather extreme that people would burn cars and showrooms on the basis of a disagreement with someone's political opinion. It's also rather odd to see self-described environmentalists, who oppose petrol and diesel vehicles, damaging and destroying electric vehicles - one might reasonably question their motives.

'Fascist' is an odd label with which to brand someone who espouses personal freedom (within legal constraints) and small government. A more apt descriptor would be 'libertarian' - liberal in the classic sense.

I've no idea if Tesla sales are genuinely tanking or if they're simply losing market share as competitors finally catch up, but it's unlikely that much could be gleaned from the limited period of sales data on which a plethora of current headlines are based.

If I wanted to become enraged by something, perhaps the idea of proposed changes to Britain's rule of law would be a good example of an anger-worthy issue. The principle that everyone, including those in power, is subject to the law, and that the law should be applied equally is being challenged with a view to replacing it with a system that discriminates on the basis of racial, religious and cultural criteria. Thing is I don't feel anger - my primary emotion is disappointment - and most certainly won't be burning, smashing or otherwise destroying any property as a means of 'expressing' my opinion and nor will I lend support to anyone who does. Perhaps this last comment is a prime example of why my traditionally centre left views are now considered to be 'far right'.
 
I think it's rather extreme that people would burn cars and showrooms on the basis of a disagreement with someone's political opinion. It's also rather odd to see self-described environmentalists, who oppose petrol and diesel vehicles, damaging and destroying electric vehicles - one might reasonably question their motives.

'Fascist' is an odd label with which to brand someone who espouses personal freedom (within legal constraints) and small government. A more apt descriptor would be 'libertarian' - liberal in the classic sense.

I've no idea if Tesla sales are genuinely tanking or if they're simply losing market share as competitors finally catch up, but it's unlikely that much could be gleaned from the limited period of sales data on which a plethora of current headlines are based.

If I wanted to become enraged by something, perhaps the idea of proposed changes to Britain's rule of law would be a good example of an anger-worthy issue. The principle that everyone, including those in power, is subject to the law, and that the law should be applied equally is being challenged with a view to replacing it with a system that discriminates on the basis of racial, religious and cultural criteria. Thing is I don't feel anger - my primary emotion is disappointment - and most certainly won't be burning, smashing or otherwise destroying any property as a means of 'expressing' my opinion and nor will I lend support to anyone who does. Perhaps this last comment is a prime example of why my traditionally centre left views are now considered to be 'far right'.
I very much doubt environmentalists burnt the Tesla showroom, all the people I know into that are mostly middle class types that believe in the rule of law.

Fascist gets bandied about too much, the correct terms are neo-lieberal, and populism. Populism is very much the old 'dog whistle' politics and the click bait culture espoused by the Daily Mail and other sources. Neo-liebralism is very much business based, ie deregulate everything so business can make money, which is what Musk wants coz sending rockets to Mars is very expensive - it's worth have a read up on that if you havn't already. The right wing have learned to tap into both of these philosphies and espouse things like freedom of speech, when what they really mean is the freedom to promote disinformation and propoganda, without getting banged up by the law for 'incitement to violence'.

As for the proposed law change, I've not read much about it, but as far as I know it just involved writing a pre-sentance report for every case. Such reports are common already, and quite often asked for by judges before passing sentence, causing weeks of delays and wasted court time. It seems some people are now jumping up and down about a 2 tier system, which I don't believe is correct, but you can have a read yourself. https://www.sentencingcouncil.org.u...nd-custodial-sentences-overarching-guideline/
 
No showroom has been burned in protests by those identifying themselves as being part of Just Stop Oil, but damage has been caused and ideological protests mounted by them which have nothing to do with the group's stated aim. As such my point stands that on might reasonably question their real motives.

Populism is not defined as being left or right wing and can describe both or neither. I don't see neo-Liberalism being as much of a fit for Musk's politics as Libertarianism and stick with my earlier assessment, but at this point we're splitting hairs and I'm happy that you have accepted the use of 'fascist' being wholly inappropriate.

Bringing Space X into the equation is odd, given that initial funding was raised privately and subsequent funding has remained so, alongside income generated from a very successful business model that puts all previous space enterprises, endeavours and exploration firmly in the shade. There had been talk several years ago of an IPO for Space X, but Musk was clear in his opinion that any such move would be several years into the future. Is there a particular aspect of Space X operations you find objectionable or are these comments just an expansion of the previously expressed dislike of Musk? I mean Space X developed out of nothing more than an idea and was funded entirely by investment from private individuals and enterprises. Any public money received has been for specific purposes, such as services rendered or rescuing astronauts stranded in space by failed government backed initiatives. Forgive me for failing to understand why so much hatred is directed at an exceptionally intelligent and talented individual, by people who previously lauded him up to the point at which he expressed some differences in political opinion.

With regard to the proposed law change; I see no place for the word 'just' in any description of legislation that specifically sets out to discriminate on the application of law. We are either all equal in the eyes of the law or we are not and if the latter is to be the case, perhaps you could explain more clearly why some people should receive harsher or more lenient sentences on the basis of immutable characteristics? As best I can tell, treating people differently on such a basis is the very definition of discrimination.
 
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