AlexeyKaramazov's recent activity
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Comment on Knights in Tight Spaces | Reveal trailer in ~games
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Comment on We live in a system of capitalist oligarchy in ~finance
AlexeyKaramazov Link ParentI'm not a Marxist, I don't know that much about it. I have been in a couple unions though and I've worked in social services. There's tons of data about the massive impact unions, social services...I'm not a Marxist, I don't know that much about it. I have been in a couple unions though and I've worked in social services. There's tons of data about the massive impact unions, social services and public projects have had on quality of life and the rise of the middle class from the 1940's to the 1980's.
Unfortunately, since the 60's, the cold war and the rise of neoliberalism, people have bought hook, line and sinker that it was just manufacturing and capitalism that did all that and that anything remotely public is "communist" or "Marxist".
The USA and Canada have moved so far right in the last 50 years most citizens have no idea what gave them their rights, standard of living and wealth. Hint, it was unions. If you doubt that we've moved further to the right... Richard Nixon almost passed a UBI in 1969.
I guess what I'm saying is, there are documented, evidence-based solutions to problems that aren't just "leftists being Marxist".
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Comment on We live in a system of capitalist oligarchy in ~finance
AlexeyKaramazov Link ParentOh man, I'm genuinely not trying to be mean-spirited here but your critiques are absolutely hilarious. All the problems you brought up about worker-owned businesses are actual well documented...Oh man, I'm genuinely not trying to be mean-spirited here but your critiques are absolutely hilarious. All the problems you brought up about worker-owned businesses are actual well documented critiques of corporate capitalism. Ensuring immediate financial success rather than focus on long-term interests of consumers? Prioritizing their own needs over broader social implications? Have you been around for multiple housing crises? Or heard about the great depression? You can find interviews of investors talking about recessions are yard sales for the wealthy.
And, yes, diffusion of responsibility is a big deal... Which is the express purpose of bureaucracy and corporations. It's in the name. LLC is limited liability corporation. We even let them make shell corporations with little value so when they do something terrible they just fucking dissolve it.
If you were being satirical, well done sir, you got me.
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Comment on Must see touring artists? in ~music
AlexeyKaramazov (edited )Link ParentI saw Audioslave 20 years ago as my first real concert. Mind-blowing, didn't know that would be the best show I would ever see. In the mosh pit too. Chris Cornell nailed the Rage songs, wouldn't...I saw Audioslave 20 years ago as my first real concert. Mind-blowing, didn't know that would be the best show I would ever see. In the mosh pit too. Chris Cornell nailed the Rage songs, wouldn't even know it wasn't Zac on the stage.
I'll add:
Pearl Jam
Flaming Lips
Cake
My Morning Jacket
MGMT
Tame Impala
CaribouEspecially Flaming Lips. There is no show like their show. I'm not even a huge fan but that was an unforgettable concert.
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Comment on Just bought Philips SHP9500 headphones and am underwhelmed in ~music
AlexeyKaramazov LinkI'm a bit late to the party here but didn't see anyone mention eq. Boost your bass and mids for a bit more punch if that's what you're looking for. Play around with it and you might find you're a...I'm a bit late to the party here but didn't see anyone mention eq. Boost your bass and mids for a bit more punch if that's what you're looking for. Play around with it and you might find you're a lot more impressed. I haven't used these headphones so I can't give any specific recommendations.
Also, I have a pair of Grado SR325, open back, and a decent pair of Sony in ears (can't remember the model). Sometimes I prefer the Sony in ears for various reasons. Poor quality recordings like a lot of pop or poor quality files I'll be much more likely to prefer the Sony's. But FLAC files of Boston or Pink Floyd are absolutely magical on the Grado's.
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Comment on Manga’s dark side: An interview with filmmaker Sybilla Patrizia in ~anime
AlexeyKaramazov Link ParentI understand that there are many places in their world where it isn't illegal. There are places that have criminalized it without impinging free speech. It's not an unsolvable problem but...I understand that there are many places in their world where it isn't illegal. There are places that have criminalized it without impinging free speech. It's not an unsolvable problem but Americans worship their amendments. Oh well.
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Comment on Manga’s dark side: An interview with filmmaker Sybilla Patrizia in ~anime
AlexeyKaramazov Link ParentWrong on basically every point. How could a scientist possibly, ethically, study this? And, before you answer that with some hypothetical, it doesn't matter, because this is outside the bounds of...Wrong on basically every point. How could a scientist possibly, ethically, study this? And, before you answer that with some hypothetical, it doesn't matter, because this is outside the bounds of scientific question anyway. It's a legal, moral, philosophical question.
YOUR OPINION, because that's what you wrote, simply your opinion, is that freedom of speech is more important than criminalizing drawn child pornography. I, and many other people, disagree. It's illegal in Canada, as it should be. What many people fail to realize is every rights based system is a rights and responsibilities system. Your right to free speech comes with responsibility. Libel and slander are already codified most places. So I, and many people, would agree that your right to free speech comes with the responsibility to not draw child porn. And no, this isn't government overreach with a slippery slope to a totalitarian state
Man, does this really need to be said? Did I massively misunderstand something?
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Comment on I was the poster girl for OCD. Then I began to question everything I’d been told about mental illness. in ~health.mental
AlexeyKaramazov (edited )Link ParentI don't have the time at the moment to find links and share more information, but I wanted to share that this is, historically, a massive difference between psychiatry and social work. Systems...I don't have the time at the moment to find links and share more information, but I wanted to share that this is, historically, a massive difference between psychiatry and social work.
Systems theory (of social work) looks extensively at environmental factors and has a much bigger, better overall view of health. Family systems theory should be obligatory for anyone working with children and, I think, anyone practising in mental health period.
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Comment on Is climate change driving the global rise in populism? If so ... how? If not ... what is? in ~enviro
AlexeyKaramazov Link ParentThis is for sure part of it. I think, in economic terms, this is the demand side of the supply-demand curve. The supply is Machiavellian politicians and billionaires with corporate interests and...This is for sure part of it. I think, in economic terms, this is the demand side of the supply-demand curve. The supply is Machiavellian politicians and billionaires with corporate interests and nifty new technologies to spread their propaganda.
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Comment on Childhood loneliness linked to later psychosis in ~health.mental
AlexeyKaramazov Link ParentYou read incorrectly. It says in the article that they controlled for objective isolation and that perceived loneliness remained significantly correlated with psychosis later in life. As someone...You read incorrectly. It says in the article that they controlled for objective isolation and that perceived loneliness remained significantly correlated with psychosis later in life.
As someone who spends a lot of time alone (reading, video games, long motorbike rides, hiking) the feeling of being lonely while around people is far worse than choosing to do an activity alone. Being talked over, dismissed, ignored is a terrible feeling.
I really like "Opal" by Jack Stauber as a depiction of neglect. It's a short film, you can find it on YouTube though it is bizarre. This analysis of it is more approachable video to give some perspective and empathy to those that experience loneliness.
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Comment on Slay the Spire 2 | Reveal trailer in ~games
AlexeyKaramazov Link ParentI just picked up the first one on sale for 8 bucks because of your post, best game I've played in a long time! A couple years of Hearthstone make it easier to pick up. I'm sure I'll play the new...I just picked up the first one on sale for 8 bucks because of your post, best game I've played in a long time! A couple years of Hearthstone make it easier to pick up.
I'm sure I'll play the new one, might wait for a sale as long as I'm playing the original.
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Comment on The influencer who “reverses” Lupus with smoothies. Psychiatrist Brooke Goldner makes extraordinary claims about incurable diseases. It’s brought her a mansion, a Ferrari, and a huge social following. in ~health
AlexeyKaramazov Link ParentAh interesting, so if she was in another state she may have faced repercussions or even lost her license. The sad thing is, even if that happened, I don't think it would affect her influencer...Ah interesting, so if she was in another state she may have faced repercussions or even lost her license. The sad thing is, even if that happened, I don't think it would affect her influencer career. Jordan Peterson is facing losing his license and, from what I've seen of his followers, it is only further validating their viewpoint that he is some sort of free speech martyr.
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Comment on The influencer who “reverses” Lupus with smoothies. Psychiatrist Brooke Goldner makes extraordinary claims about incurable diseases. It’s brought her a mansion, a Ferrari, and a huge social following. in ~health
AlexeyKaramazov Link ParentDo you disagree with the previous post or the comment you highlighted? Your point that a psychiatrist is a legitimate doctor is the reason that this is so terribly unethical. Her entire business...Do you disagree with the previous post or the comment you highlighted? Your point that a psychiatrist is a legitimate doctor is the reason that this is so terribly unethical. Her entire business model is to circumvent medical oversight.
She thought to herself, I can only see so many patients. Getting blood tests, spending time with them, all this bs is getting in the way of making me lots of money. So she becomes an influencer, connecting her to millions of people that give her ad revenue or buy her "product".
Sure she still says you should see your doctor and doesn't specifically tell anybody they should stop taking medication, and some of her advice is good, general advice... (You should sleep well and have a better diet! Green vegetables are good for you!) But she knows full well she has branded herself into a world of misinformation. As the article points out, she doesn't stop people in her groups from recommending stopping medication or other extreme and unproven viewpoints.
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Comment on Vitamin D: the basics, Shannon’s story, the evidence in ~health
AlexeyKaramazov Link ParentOh I'm sure it would but she's a conspiracy theorist. She thinks doctors lie because big pharma pays them. I don't have conversations with her about many things anymore. I mentioned that my wife...Oh I'm sure it would but she's a conspiracy theorist. She thinks doctors lie because big pharma pays them. I don't have conversations with her about many things anymore. I mentioned that my wife could talk to her or send the article but my in-laws will almost certainly just say that doctors lie and my wife doesn't want to have that conversation again.
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Comment on Vitamin D: the basics, Shannon’s story, the evidence in ~health
AlexeyKaramazov LinkWow this is incredibly interesting and amazing that this is nowhere near common knowledge. My wife's parents take a ridiculous amount of supplements daily and she was taking a lot too. I've...Wow this is incredibly interesting and amazing that this is nowhere near common knowledge. My wife's parents take a ridiculous amount of supplements daily and she was taking a lot too. I've convinced her to pare it down but she has me taking a multi and a few other vitamins including a lot of vitamin D.
Interestingly, her mom complains of the symptoms of Shannon, feeling foggy, tired, muscle soreness and insomnia. I would not be surprised if she had vitamin D toxicity.
I'm definitely going to only take it if I'm feeling run down in the winter now, and not as much. -
Comment on On popular online platforms, predatory groups coerce children into self-harm in ~tech
AlexeyKaramazov LinkWhere are the free speech, anti regulation, open internet, free market ideologues on this one?Where are the free speech, anti regulation, open internet, free market ideologues on this one?
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Comment on Trolls targeted TikTok librarian Mychal Threets. Now he’s quitting to rediscover his library joy. in ~life
AlexeyKaramazov Link ParentI will check him out! I could definitely use some more positivity in my life. I also love and believe strongly in libraries. Thanks for the encouragement.I will check him out! I could definitely use some more positivity in my life. I also love and believe strongly in libraries. Thanks for the encouragement.
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Comment on Trolls targeted TikTok librarian Mychal Threets. Now he’s quitting to rediscover his library joy. in ~life
AlexeyKaramazov Link ParentI haven't seen his videos but reading the article, it's tragic to hear what happened and I'm glad he's taking time to get better and is going to continue what he's doing. I've worked/volunteered...I haven't seen his videos but reading the article, it's tragic to hear what happened and I'm glad he's taking time to get better and is going to continue what he's doing.
I've worked/volunteered with nonprofits most of my adult life. I used to be very optimistic about the world. I still work in a nonprofit and do what I can but I'm incredibly jaded about the world, especially post Trump. The derision and malice I've seen towards homeless, addicted, impoverished, different race or sexual orientation is shocking. But worse is the casual indifference. I've had people speak to me like I'm stupid for choosing a lower paid career or that I'm naive for helping people they think can't change.
There's a song by Rage Against the Machine called "In My Eyes". It's about addiction but I think it also is about their activism. One part goes:
You tell me that I make no difference
Well at least I'm fucking trying
What the fuck have you done?This is often how I feel now. People's indifference is a self-fulfilling prophecy. People can't be helped because there isn't community and support for them. I feel the rage in that song against people's apathy.
I'm thankful for people like Mychal that can continue.
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Comment on Having self-control leads to power: a new study with 3,500 people finds that showing self-control influences how powerful an individual is perceived to be by their peers in ~science
AlexeyKaramazov Link ParentSelf control really does seem to be overrated. This research suggests that in regards to dieting, impulsivity is more important than self control and that these are distinct, competing parts of...Self control really does seem to be overrated. This research suggests that in regards to dieting, impulsivity is more important than self control and that these are distinct, competing parts of your brain. The study found people that struggle with obesity usually have higher self control and higher impulsivity. What works, then, is planning ahead with concrete, specific plans. For example, if you know you are impulsive with ice cream, you just never buy it. All the self control in the world doesn't matter if in an impulsive moment you eat a liter of ice cream.
One might say that these are the same thing but research suggests otherwise. As far as a societal view, the concrete, specific plans seems to work as well. Research for class mobility (sorry I'm not going to look for another source right now) shows that impoverished people have much better social mobility when they can see examples of successful people in their life. For example, someone living in a slum may never know a doctor. They will never see from a young age the steps a person must take to become a doctor (doing well in school, volunteering, getting a doctor to sponsor you, applying for scholarships, etc.). Connecting these dots is a lot of what makes classes distinct. -
Comment on Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul exhibition match in ~sports.combat
AlexeyKaramazov LinkI grew up in the 90s and listened to hardcore punk in my formative years. This reeks of selling out to my punk sensibilities but that doesn't seem to be a concept anymore in the time of...I grew up in the 90s and listened to hardcore punk in my formative years. This reeks of selling out to my punk sensibilities but that doesn't seem to be a concept anymore in the time of "branding", influencers, podcasts and sponsorships.
At one time someone might have said something about tarnishing a legacy or some nonsense like that. I guess I'm getting old.
Haha that's why I clicked the link. The poem at the end wouldn't even need to change.
Breathe deep the gathering gloom...