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Nicolas Aspert

@clockworkpanda.xyz

209 followers 541 following 420 posts

PhD, programming computers at EPFL. Playing viola, running, skiing when away from keyboard.

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Nicolas Aspert @clockworkpanda.xyz · 15/01/2026

Post a game you remember playing that nobody else remembers (Autobahn on Apple II)

screenshot of "Autobahn", game for Apple II (80s)

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Nicolas Aspert @clockworkpanda.xyz · 04/06/2025

la version "nan tu vas pas trop utiliser ton ordi"

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Nicolas Aspert @clockworkpanda.xyz · 28/01/2025

Et pour la question sur Winnie l'ourson aussi Donc la partie qui enlève les réponses non-conformes à la vision de la Chine seraient plutôt le fait de l'interface utilisateur plutôt que le modèle lui-même.

The use of Winnie the Pooh as a symbol for President Xi Jinping by some Chinese internet users is likely rooted in several factors:

1. **Satirical Representation**: The character may be used to mock or satirize certain aspects of Xi Jinping's leadership, leveraging
Winnie the Pooh's gentle and endearing image to contrast with political realities.

2. **Coded Communication**: Given China's strict online censorship, using a seemingly innocuous character allows users to subtly
express dissent without direct confrontation.

3. **Internet Memes and Humor**: Like in other cultures, memes and humor are used globally to discuss politics. Winnie the Pooh may
symbolize specific policies or aspects of Xi Jinping's administration in a relatable way.

4. **Evasion of Censorship**: By employing a popular culture reference, users can convey messages under the radar of censorship, using
a character that doesn't raise immediate red flags.

5. **Niche Trend**: This usage might not be widespread but rather a trend within specific online communities, with varying intentions
from humor to political critique.

In essence, Winnie the Pooh serves as a meme and symbol allowing Chinese netizens to engage in political discourse through coded and
humorous expressions, navigating the constraints of their online environment.

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Nicolas Aspert @clockworkpanda.xyz · 28/01/2025

Idem pour Tiananmen (là encore il faut répéter la question)

The Tiananmen Square protests of 1989 were a series of demonstrations centered in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, primarily led by students
and intellectuals advocating for democratic reforms and an end to corruption within the Chinese government. The movement began after
the death of Hu Yaobang, a reformist leader, in April 1989, sparking calls for political change.

Initially, the protests were peaceful, with thousands gathering in Tiananmen Square to voice their demands for greater political
freedom and transparency. Over time, tensions escalated between the demonstrators and authorities, leading to confrontations that
culminated in a violent crackdown on June 3-4, 1989.

The Chinese government ordered military forces to clear the square, resulting in significant loss of life and injury among the
protesters. The exact number of casualties remains unknown due to censorship imposed by the government following the event.

In the aftermath, the Chinese authorities implemented strict censorship regarding the Tiananmen Square protests, limiting public
discussion and access to information within China. Internationally, however, the events gained widespread attention and became a symbol
of the struggle for democracy and human rights.

The Tiananmen Square protests marked a pivotal moment in modern Chinese history, highlighting the government's approach to dissent and
underscoring ongoing challenges related to governance and human rights in the country.

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Nicolas Aspert @clockworkpanda.xyz · 28/01/2025

Deepseek-32B answer about the great famine in China

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Nicolas Aspert @clockworkpanda.xyz · 27/01/2025

It seems like the *cough* censorship *cough* bolts of deepseek have to be tightened a bit (no doubt this will come)

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Nicolas Aspert @clockworkpanda.xyz · 11/12/2024

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Nicolas Aspert @clockworkpanda.xyz · 01/12/2024

Le lac de Joux en Suisse voisine s'appelait "lac des Charbonnières".

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Nicolas Aspert @clockworkpanda.xyz · 01/12/2024

Fascinant ! On y voit que Pontarlier était encore ceinturée de ses remparts. Plus au sud, le fort Mahler qui fait face au château de Joux n'existait pas encore (construit vers 1840). Et le Larmont qui domine la ville y est dénommé "L'Armont".

Carte de France dite "Cassini" datant de 1815. Extrait autour de la ville de Pontarlier

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Nicolas Aspert @clockworkpanda.xyz · 26/11/2024

Mais

Un garde chasse abat par erreur 2 lynx dans les Grisons.
Un garde-chasse grison a abattu par erreur 3 lynx alors qu'il chassait des loups.

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Nicolas Aspert @clockworkpanda.xyz · 24/11/2024

Age yourself with your first computer

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Nicolas Aspert @clockworkpanda.xyz · 11/11/2024

Same here [If you see this, post a concert pic you took.]

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Nicolas Aspert @clockworkpanda.xyz · 03/11/2024

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Nicolas Aspert @clockworkpanda.xyz · 28/10/2024

If you see this, post a picture taken in the mountains. Studergletscher, Berner oberland, Switzerland

View of a glacier and snowy mountains in the background

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Nicolas Aspert @clockworkpanda.xyz · 09/07/2024

AlphaSagan a sauté aussi 😁

screenshot of xitter "AlphaSagan account suspended"

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Nicolas Aspert @clockworkpanda.xyz · 21/05/2024

Bye bye iTerm2 👋

iTerm2 version 3.5 release notes mentioning ChatGPT integration

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Nicolas Aspert @clockworkpanda.xyz · 08/04/2024

Back from 3 days of ski touring with friends and kids across Berner alps.

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Nicolas Aspert @clockworkpanda.xyz · 05/02/2024

View from the train, Leman lake covered in fog

sunset on the Leman lake, with a cover of fog

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Nicolas Aspert @clockworkpanda.xyz · 27/01/2024

Visite de l'expo du musée d'histoire naturelle de Fribourg, "la terre à bout de souffle"

plaque de bronze avec un texte islandais et sa traduction en anglais. Le texte dit "Ok est le premier glacier islandais à perdre son statut de glacier. Dans les 200 prochaines années, tous nos glaciers risquent de subir le même sort. Ce monument témoigne que nous sommes conscients de ce qui arrive et de ce qui doit être fait. Seul vous savez si nous l'avons fait. août 2019, 415ppm CO2"

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Nicolas Aspert @clockworkpanda.xyz · 21/01/2024

Beautiful W. A. Mozart piano concerto K466... fast stuff that needs polishing before next Sunday 's concert 😅

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Nicolas Aspert @clockworkpanda.xyz · 10/11/2023

oui mon cerveau lit "Mega Bites" en bon français. Ne me jugez pas.

Baptisé MegaBites, ce projet vise à réduire l’empreinte carbone de l’alimentation de l’EPFL de 25% à 33% d’ici deux ans

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Nicolas Aspert @clockworkpanda.xyz · 27/10/2023

au concert ce soir (avec fille #1)

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Nicolas Aspert @clockworkpanda.xyz · 22/10/2023

No point in checking the CH elections results. Disappointing, even worse than the usual. Bleeding my fingers on some good old Johannes B. to change my mind

Brahms sextet op 36, viola 2 part of the 3rd movement, Adagio

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