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I'd argue that Perplexity is in this camp as well. It's my go-to for anything more open-ended or for multi-step research I need to do. No need to wade through garbage search results, and it cites its sources. Kagi seems to be doing very much the same thing, but in addition to their paid search engine service.

I don't know that I'd switch from Perplexity, but I could see an argument for it.

I would love to do multicolor or multimaterial printing, but there's no alternative to the AMS right now. I also feel like the "right way" to do this is how the Prusa XL does it, which is multiple extruders. This cuts down significantly on the amount of waste, though the quality of the AMS approach still seems to be better for now. Granted, I haven't actually needed to print multiple colors or materials yet, so it's not really a big deal.

Exactly. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. You get what you (didn't) pay for. If you try to cut employees by using AI then you deserve this. You also deserve this if you don't pay your employees a decent wage. But they won't learn anything from this.

Not OP, but I chose not to go Bambu because of the closed ecosystem. I like that they're enabling custom firmware now, but they presented as very closed and proprietary, including network printing going through their cloud. While I'm not printing anything sensitive, I could see that being a concern for some, especially if you're designing your own prints. I get that they're the turnkey solution that "just works" out of the box, but so do my Qidi X-Plus 3 printers, and I can SSH into them if I want.

Depending on what you meant by this question, I'd say Perplexity. It's got access to a number of different LLMs, and cited its sources. The biggest concern I've had when it comes to LLMs is that they eventually make shit up. If you can verify its answers by checking its sources, you have a much higher confidence level in the answer.

There's a lot that goes into the print speed, including volumetric flow (measured in mm^3/s) and minimum layer time, used for allowing layers to cool enough before printing the next one so the print doesn't end up a blob. You want to slice the object and then look at where the speed changes in the preview. That will give you an idea of what's happening. It could also be down to the settings Cura uses for PETG.

I've been a software engineer for the last 17 years, with the last 11 years having been in management. The further people get in their career the easier it is to forget to stay humble. You can't always be the smartest person in the room. It's statistically unlikely. One of my favorite books I've read is "The Secret: What Great Leaders Know and Do" (not to be confused with "The Secret"). The book covers how you can stay humble in your career, reinvent yourself, value the contributions of others, etc. The fact is that even if you end up in a leadership position, you won't necessarily be the smartest person in the room. Even if you made a great decision for the team years ago, that may not hold up now. Be open to the fact that you're wrong. Be open to change. If you can't do that then you're going to end up set aside as a dinosaur. Adapt. If you don't then you'll be left behind. And be kind, because you never know who you'll work with again. Being smart isn't carte blanche to be an asshole to anyone who isn't as smart as you. You'll likely need them at some point if you stick around long enough.

It's annoying to me that sometimes I have to use Reddit because the only answer I can find to a problem I'm having is in a Reddit post or comment. I would prefer to never use it again, but I'll settle for only using it when strictly necessary.

If your manager is a good manager, then nothing that comes up in your review should be a surprise. Talk about a plan to get to the next level. Nothing will ever be guaranteed, but if you work together on a plan and have milestones to meet then you'll have a better chance of getting a raise and promotion. Obviously, not every review cycle can include a raise or promotion, so be reasonable.

A good review has what are called SMART goals. They should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-based. If your manager fails to give you goals that meet that criteria, then chances are you aren't both working toward the same thing. Be open to criticism, because you probably won't be doing everything well. Make sure you're having regular one-on-ones with your manager, or whoever gauges your progress. If you're early in your career, I would recommend every week, or every two weeks at most. This way you have regular feedback. Make sure you take notes.

I also like tools like Honey or CamelCamelCamel, which show you the actual price changes over time, and you can decide when the right time to buy is. Obviously, you never know when something will go on sale in the future, but it at least helps you see how good the current price is compared to the past month or year.

I just bought an Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro, and its semi-automatic bed leveling is great. I'd say getting anything with automatic or semi-automatic bed leveling would be a huge time saver.

Are you sure what you got was good quality? I find Massachusetts to have the best quality stuff near me. I've purchased from New Jersey, but have questioned the quality on occasion. Once it was bad enough that I felt pretty off for a while, and felt like I was going to pass out, but ultimately didn't. A couple of other times I've been stoned and just got light headed when I stood up, but that could also just be chalked up to getting up too quickly or not hydrating enough, and might've happened with or without weed.

It's possible weed just doesn't agree with you, or a certain strain. From your other comments your doctor told you not to smoke when you brought it up. None of us should contradict your doctor's advice, but if you're not going to listen to that, then I'd at least suggest getting a second opinion.