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Comment on Fifth American tourist arrested at Turks and Caicos airport after ammo allegedly found in luggage in ~travel
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Comment on What are three things you're feeling positively about today? in ~talk
Plik Link ParentWe used to do butter, brown sugar, and water heated in a pan when we ran out of syrup....honestly it tasted better than any non-maple syrup.We used to do butter, brown sugar, and water heated in a pan when we ran out of syrup....honestly it tasted better than any non-maple syrup.
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Comment on I am worthless, I couldn't write a good article or draft to save my life in ~creative
Plik LinkJust start writing anything. This is how I used to start papers in grad school when I had no idea where to start, even on really dry topics like international monetary systems. I would literally...Just start writing anything. This is how I used to start papers in grad school when I had no idea where to start, even on really dry topics like international monetary systems. I would literally start off with random shit, e.g:
"Ugh why do I have to write this, this prof is such a hard ass, and international monetary systems are so tiring, I have to write about this thing (boring) and that thing (boringer!) just to make a point about this other thing. This one other other thing is kinda cool though, because...."
And then from there I'd have a reallllly shitty outline, but I could at least start researching one of the "boring" things, and then write about it after I felt comfortable enough with my understanding. Once you get a few paragraphs down about one topic, the others kind of fall into place, as in you know the sequence you want to go through in order to get to your end point....even if the initial topic you started on actually ends up right in the middle of the paper.
You mentioned programming, logic, and philosophy, maybe a fun topic would be what the internet will be like in 10 years after everything is completely enshittified. Is it really gonna just be a bunch of private VIP chat rooms that are invite only from in person meetings in meatspace? How would that be catalyzed safely in terms of programming/authentication? People used to do reddit meetups....now those don't happen so much because there are too many weirdos, would people be willing to go back to that just to gain access to a private chatroom/network?
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Comment on My not so nice thoughts on Battlestar Galactica in ~tv
Plik LinkBattlestar also killed Stargate.....because SG tried copying their edgelord angst for SGU, and failed miserably.Battlestar also killed Stargate.....because SG tried copying their edgelord angst for SGU, and failed miserably.
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Comment on Microsoft readies new AI model to compete with Google, OpenAI in ~tech
Plik Link ParentLast time I checked, ChatGPT couldn't even remember the board correctly for tic tac toe 🤣Last time I checked, ChatGPT couldn't even remember the board correctly for tic tac toe 🤣
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Comment on The FAA investigates after Boeing says workers in South Carolina falsified 787 inspection records in ~transport
Plik Link ParentUnfortunately most business students don't take those classes too seriously, it's more of an easy A than anything else. On par with the resume/digital profile "design" classes (in reality just...Unfortunately most business students don't take those classes too seriously, it's more of an easy A than anything else. On par with the resume/digital profile "design" classes (in reality just very liberally massaging the shit out of your work history) most business schools also require. The IB and consulting focus students for sure don't care.
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Comment on Is there an intuitive (but powerful) music thingie? in ~music
Plik LinkFruityloops is software, might be what you're looking for. I think it's free? Or there is a decent trial.Fruityloops is software, might be what you're looking for. I think it's free? Or there is a decent trial.
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Comment on Is Tildes failing to thrive? in ~tildes
Plik LinkI am happy with Tildes, it has enough interesting articles to keep me entertained during downtime, but not too many to where I use it too often. I also appreciate the longer form comments,...I am happy with Tildes, it has enough interesting articles to keep me entertained during downtime, but not too many to where I use it too often.
I also appreciate the longer form comments, although I do often skip them if the topic isn't super interesting.
I definitely do not miss running into "and my axe!" or similar in every single comment thread. I haven't used reddit in months except for the occasional Google search for "best [x] reddit".
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Comment on Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over accelerator crash risk in ~transport
Plik Link ParentHonda or Toyota had a massive issue with this in the 90s or something. Can't remember exactly.Honda or Toyota had a massive issue with this in the 90s or something. Can't remember exactly.
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Comment on With Vids, Google thinks it has the next big productivity tool for work in ~tech
Plik Link ParentOrrrrr... Because words on a page are nice? I can scan text more easily than a video. I can read as fast as or as slow as I want instantly (no settings gear > playback speed > 2x clicks) I can...and people wonder "but why don't you vid chat me?" And they won't understand "because I don't want to" or "because face-to-face is distracting for me" or "because it's a negative in how I can try to interact" or anything similar as an answer.
Orrrrr... Because words on a page are nice?
I can scan text more easily than a video.
I can read as fast as or as slow as I want instantly (no settings gear > playback speed > 2x clicks)
I can skip ahead, or reread faster than tracking through a video.
No need to hit pause, I determine how long something stays in front of me, not the video creator determining that 3 seconds is enough time to view, consider, and understand a 4 coupling Feynman diagram.
I really don't understand the constant urge of certain people to move away from the written word. Videos, simulations, animations, etc. are all good in their own way, but trying to turn every type of knowledge transfer into a 30s - 5min video just seems silly to me.
I really miss the era of RTFM.
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Comment on My movie schedule in ~movies
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Comment on Insurers use aerial photos to check out roofs or to spot yard debris and undeclared trampolines in ~finance
Plik Link ParentAre we really considering that these are VFR and/or FPV drones? If I were an insurance company I'd be using drones with nice cameras flying far above 400 ft AGL in FAA regulated air...Are we really considering that these are VFR and/or FPV drones? If I were an insurance company I'd be using drones with nice cameras flying far above 400 ft AGL in FAA regulated air space...meaning I think pretty much anything reasonable goes as long as you file a flight plan and stay in contact with local air control?
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Comment on Not every student needs Algebra 2. UC should be flexible on math requirement. in ~science
Plik Link ParentYeah, I agree with your points. Mine was more about I think if it were demonstrated to be useful in more every day situations, along with appropriate visualisations and applications it would...Yeah, I agree with your points. Mine was more about I think if it were demonstrated to be useful in more every day situations, along with appropriate visualisations and applications it would become easier to understand for a larger group of people. But when it's just very basic examples like velocity-time graphs, train schedules, and the cost of fruits I can see how a 16 year old might write that off and think it's entirely useless.
Imagine if the textbooks provided examples demonstrating of how a wannabe influencer could use analytics to calculate potential future subscriber growth, or something like that.
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Comment on Not every student needs Algebra 2. UC should be flexible on math requirement. in ~science
Plik Link ParentI would argue that algebra 2 is hardly higher level math. Trig, pre-calc, and calc, sure. Even for a "lowly" marketing bachelors algebra 2 would be extremely helpful. In this age linear algebra...I would argue that algebra 2 is hardly higher level math. Trig, pre-calc, and calc, sure. Even for a "lowly" marketing bachelors algebra 2 would be extremely helpful. In this age linear algebra and stats would also be useful, potentially more useful than calculus on its own.
I think one problem with math curricula in general is that they don't show how many different situations math can be applied to. It's always speed/velocity, train timing, and the cost of x bananas and y apples.
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Comment on What's something you've been mulling over recently? in ~talk
Plik Link ParentI feel like the world would be a better place if rather than "God has a plan," or "They're in a better place," or even "Sorry for your loss," people just said "You're getting a hug in T-5 unless...I feel like the world would be a better place if rather than "God has a plan," or "They're in a better place," or even "Sorry for your loss," people just said "You're getting a hug in T-5 unless you object".
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Comment on Why do some people posting ChatGPT answer to the discussion/debate/question? in ~tech
Plik Link ParentHaha thanks. I assume most people here are real, but there is always that percentage of doubt. I am not SupremacyAI, or another AI....but that's exactly the kind of thing an AI would say.Haha thanks. I assume most people here are real, but there is always that percentage of doubt.
I am not SupremacyAI, or another AI....but that's exactly the kind of thing an AI would say.
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Comment on Why do some people posting ChatGPT answer to the discussion/debate/question? in ~tech
Plik Link ParentHa, I remember that. I remember getting a few sentences in, then thinking "I really don't care about output from ChatGPT", and then moving on. I got what you were doing, and had no issue with the...Ha, I remember that.
I remember getting a few sentences in, then thinking "I really don't care about output from ChatGPT", and then moving on.
I got what you were doing, and had no issue with the post, I just didn't care at all to comment on or even think about a ChatGPT response. Not something I knew, I literally realized from your comment how little I cared.
...Which then made me realize how little I care about internet comments anymore, because they are probably all AI.
...Which now makes me wonder why am writing this.
...Which is now making me question reality.
So, thanks, your comment was more helpful than I expected, and has perhaps triggered an existential crisis.
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Comment on The magic of the blackboard in ~creative
Plik LinkMy room originally had a blackboard with a projection screen that could be pulled over it, and a whiteboard next to that. I requested a second blackboard to replace the whiteboard. Using OneNote...My room originally had a blackboard with a projection screen that could be pulled over it, and a whiteboard next to that.
I requested a second blackboard to replace the whiteboard.
Using OneNote on the projector for more permanent notes and the blackboard for quick mathematical work is perfect. On longer workings I can mute the projector and work on both chalk boards. It is absolutely beautiful.
Blackboards are far superior to whiteboards, especially if you buy some decent chalk (Hagoromo). The main issue being whiteboard pens that dry out after what seems like 2-3 days of use. Also there are way more colors of chalk easily available vs. the typical black, red, green and blue of whiteboard markers.
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Comment on I have an issue with the 3 Body Problem in ~tv
Plik Link ParentI didn't read the first book, but it is mentioned briefly in the second, and does indeed appear in the show. It is done "well" as inappropriate as that description may be. And yes, I am finding...I didn't read the first book, but it is mentioned briefly in the second, and does indeed appear in the show. It is done "well" as inappropriate as that description may be.
And yes, I am finding the third book to be the most interesting by far.
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Comment on I have an issue with the 3 Body Problem in ~tv
Plik LinkHoooo boy. I have been on a trip. Finished the show over the weekend. Couldn't wait, started reading the second book, finished it Monday. Half way through the third. Without spoiling things, one...Hoooo boy. I have been on a trip. Finished the show over the weekend. Couldn't wait, started reading the second book, finished it Monday. Half way through the third.
Without spoiling things, one thing I can say is that the show showed them making the sophons. Perhaps it wasn't clear enough in the show, but the sophons are not easy things to make (high energy and material requirements)...Which means perhaps it's not easy for the sophons to just replicate themselves, or at least not if sticking to 3D+time rules.
As far as hacking everything, or seeing everything, I got the feeling that there was some limitation. This is just conjecture, and not really clear in the books either. For example, maybe they had to focus on specific people or events, otherwise it would be missed. On the other hand maybe the aliens just didn't have the man power to work through all the sophon data being received and authorize courses of action. I dunno.
As for lying and coexistence....I find that to be a weak link myself. The aliens might be "honest" but like the Aes Sedai in Wheel of Time, they seem to be pretty fuckin good at lies of ommision.
I mean if the risk is 20k USD fine and developing country jail time....yes, yes I am going to spend 150-300 bucks on a nice Timbuk2 or Chrome bag for my carry on only (no guns!) carry on bag.