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Comment on With Core One, Prusa's open source hardware dream quietly dies in ~tech
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Comment on Teachers: what do you do with a class that couldn't care less about what you have to say? in ~talk
Baeocystin LinkI am not a teacher by profession. I have tutored many people over the years in 1:1-1:3 small sessions, and have given several guest lectures, like you describe. Sometimes it's great, everyone is...I am not a teacher by profession. I have tutored many people over the years in 1:1-1:3 small sessions, and have given several guest lectures, like you describe.
Sometimes it's great, everyone is engaged, and the sparkle in their eyes as you see the moment they get it will keep you motivated and excited for days. Sometimes the entire class is a dud, and literally nothing you are doing catches anyone's attention, which feels as awful as you say.
Usually it is between the two extremes, and that's where I focus on the kids that Give A Shit. With rare exception, there's going to be someone who is interested, even if the rest of the class is checked out. Focus on them, for both your sakes. I understand that day-in-day-out teaching comes with much stricter needs on how to reach everyone, but that isn't our job as guest lecturers. We're there to share enthusiastic knowledge, and who we are and what we do is always going to resonate with some kids more than others. That's OK. For those kids that are engaged that day, that is for them. Other kids will be engaged with other subjects at other times. The most important thing is to not let the lack of 100% engagement keep you from reaching the kids who do show up.
And remember, sometimes you're reaching folks that on the surface don't look like they care at all, but internally they're having a spark lit. I had one ex-student reach out to me years after I'd given a talk to say thank you for giving her a push towards a subject she was now majoring in, and I remembered her because she had looked exceedingly bored that day, to the point where it bummed me out. I was very happy to be wrong about that! It is a wonderful memory to this day.
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Comment on What's the biggest YouTube channel still run by just one person? in ~creative
Baeocystin LinkPrimitive Technology has just shy of 11M subs, and I'm pretty sure it's literally just him and some GoPros.Primitive Technology has just shy of 11M subs, and I'm pretty sure it's literally just him and some GoPros.
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Comment on I am looking for 100% ad-free apps for older adults with dementia. Things like jigsaw puzzles, coloring and the like. Paid is fine. in ~life
Baeocystin Link ParentI do have some simple back-end stuff in play, but it's important to keep in mind that apps that behave erratically (as in, not being able to connect for content they think they should be able to...I do have some simple back-end stuff in play, but it's important to keep in mind that apps that behave erratically (as in, not being able to connect for content they think they should be able to load, then displaying confusing, partially-loaded screens) are just as much part of the problem as the ads and scams themselves. Consistency and repeatability of the experience are exceedingly important for folks who are cognitively impaired.
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Comment on I am looking for 100% ad-free apps for older adults with dementia. Things like jigsaw puzzles, coloring and the like. Paid is fine. in ~life
Baeocystin Link ParentI appreciate the suggestions! The folks I'm working with used to like physical puzzles, but the mess of a partial jigsaw is now troublesome for them, unfortunately, and I think the other physical...I appreciate the suggestions! The folks I'm working with used to like physical puzzles, but the mess of a partial jigsaw is now troublesome for them, unfortunately, and I think the other physical types are now a bit beyond them. But I'll happily keep your recs in my back pocket for potential future use. :)
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Comment on I am looking for 100% ad-free apps for older adults with dementia. Things like jigsaw puzzles, coloring and the like. Paid is fine. in ~life
Baeocystin Link ParentThat is useful information to know. Thank you.That is useful information to know. Thank you.
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Comment on I am looking for 100% ad-free apps for older adults with dementia. Things like jigsaw puzzles, coloring and the like. Paid is fine. in ~life
Baeocystin Link ParentI'll take a look; thank you for the suggestions!I'll take a look; thank you for the suggestions!
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Comment on I am looking for 100% ad-free apps for older adults with dementia. Things like jigsaw puzzles, coloring and the like. Paid is fine. in ~life
Baeocystin Link ParentIt's a good idea, and I did try that a while back. They unfortunately aren't able to distinguish between their connected devices and gaming ones, and they do need to be online to verify doctor...It's a good idea, and I did try that a while back. They unfortunately aren't able to distinguish between their connected devices and gaming ones, and they do need to be online to verify doctor appointments and the like.
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Comment on I am looking for 100% ad-free apps for older adults with dementia. Things like jigsaw puzzles, coloring and the like. Paid is fine. in ~life
Baeocystin (edited )Link ParentYeah, there are a few I've found that would be perfectly fine for folks with normal capacity that are in-line with what you describe. Unfortunately the folks I'm working with would be completely...Yeah, there are a few I've found that would be perfectly fine for folks with normal capacity that are in-line with what you describe. Unfortunately the folks I'm working with would be completely distracted by things like coin limitations, or trying to get more, then fall down the ad hole, or the credit card hole. We've limited purchases so they can't hurt themselves that way, but the frustration that they get when they can't just play the next puzzle is a real problem.
I appreciate the suggestion about the Google play pass. I've tried that with a Samsung tablet for them, but they have a very hard time with tablets that don't have a physical home button. :(
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I am looking for 100% ad-free apps for older adults with dementia. Things like jigsaw puzzles, coloring and the like. Paid is fine.
I work in IT, and was the caregiver for both my parents as they aged. You'd think I would be the one that people turn to to ask this question, and yet I have been utterly frustrated by my attempts...
I work in IT, and was the caregiver for both my parents as they aged. You'd think I would be the one that people turn to to ask this question, and yet I have been utterly frustrated by my attempts to find such.
I have a few folks who are extended family and friends that are now in the early/mid stages of different forms of dementia, and a real pain point is that they no longer have the capacity to recognize ads, and will unfailingly click and install scam apps via the Apple store. Think things like 'cleaner' apps that have a $50/week subscription fee, and other abusive tactics. The #1 subject I get called about is some ad popping up after they've finished a puzzle, and now they think they're out of space, and in a panic.
This is not a small problem. The coloring and puzzles they can still do bring them happiness and stability through their day; removal of the ipads entirely causes them a lot of stress. (TV is nothing but ragebait, and a non-starter. They do have books on tape, but get tired of listening rather quickly.)
I have been completely unable to locate ad-free, paid versions of these types of apps. I'm not looking for free. I don't care about the cost. I just need apps that only do what they say they do, and don't have unexpected pop-ups, ads, or anything else, and I thought perhaps the folks here might know of some.
Any ideas?
[edit] Only five hours in, and I've already gotten more insightful, helpful responses than anywhere else I've asked. You all are the best.
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Comment on Where does your username come from? (Following up on last year's thread) in ~tildes
Baeocystin Link ParentIf you're in the mood for high-quality Tolkien YouTubery, check out In Deep Geek's work. One of the few channels where I've literally watched every single one of his LotR commentary. It really is...If you're in the mood for high-quality Tolkien YouTubery, check out In Deep Geek's work. One of the few channels where I've literally watched every single one of his LotR commentary. It really is something special.
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Comment on Selfishness in AI in ~tech
Baeocystin Link ParentI want a call center staffed with nothing but bots like these. I'm completely serious.I want a call center staffed with nothing but bots like these. I'm completely serious.
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Comment on Where does your username come from? (Following up on last year's thread) in ~tildes
Baeocystin (edited )Link ParentIt's something else, isn't it? I had one guy who kept trying to get cable service at his house, yet could never confirm their appointment email... because he kept giving them my email address...It's something else, isn't it? I had one guy who kept trying to get cable service at his house, yet could never confirm their appointment email... because he kept giving them my email address instead of whatever he had. I finally contacted him by phone, and holy hell, what an asshole. Abrasive, rude, and could. not. understand. that I wasn't someone from the cable company. Or maybe the gas company. Possibly his cell phone provider. I seriously started wondering about his mental state over the two minutes I was on the phone before I just gave up, hung up, and blocked everything. Not my circus, not my monkeys.
On a lighter note, I have a standing invitation at a fancy restaurant in New Zealand, because I took the time to contact them about an upcoming reservation that needed changing. Both the restaurant manager and the other-me were grateful that I did so, and told me to let them know if I'm ever in town. Chances are pretty low, as I live in California, but the niceness of it made me smile. :)
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Comment on Why do you live? in ~humanities
Baeocystin LinkDespite life being more pain than not most days, fundamentally I'm just really curious as to what happens next, and for now, that's enough. Also, I got really lucky, and somehow have the best dog...Despite life being more pain than not most days, fundamentally I'm just really curious as to what happens next, and for now, that's enough.
Also, I got really lucky, and somehow have the best dog in the world. Wouldn't want to make her sad!
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Comment on Follow up on the username thread: What Tildes users do you recognize when browsing and, without being rude or inflammatory, what is your impression of them? in ~tildes
Baeocystin Link ParentSometimes bad moods can be quite productive. Our first interaction that I remember was you offering to punch/disbar/defrock/(dismember?) the therapist who told me I shouldn't feel bad for my...Sometimes bad moods can be quite productive. Our first interaction that I remember was you offering to punch/disbar/defrock/(dismember?) the therapist who told me I shouldn't feel bad for my brother passing, because he was gay and deserved it.
I appreciated the aggressive support! :D
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Comment on How well do you cook? in ~life.men
Baeocystin LinkPretty dang good, if the people I feed are to be believed. I loved hanging out in the kitchen as a kiddo, and the rule was if I was going to stick around, I had to not be a pest, and do useful...Pretty dang good, if the people I feed are to be believed. I loved hanging out in the kitchen as a kiddo, and the rule was if I was going to stick around, I had to not be a pest, and do useful things. Turns out you eventually learn. :)
I don't as often as I would like, for time reasons alone. But if I didn't have to work so much, I'd be playing in the kitchen trying new things daily. It's a happy place for me.
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Comment on Where does your username come from? (Following up on last year's thread) in ~tildes
Baeocystin LinkI was in college browsing the Erowid archives, while also being annoyed that my (very common) real name was a PITA to register on any given website, as it was almost always taken. I then read...I was in college browsing the Erowid archives, while also being annoyed that my (very common) real name was a PITA to register on any given website, as it was almost always taken. I then read about baeocystin, a relative to psilocybin, but with potentially milder and therapeutic effect. It also had essentially zero hits in any search engine at the time, so here I am! And it's turned out to be a great choice, in that I've pretty much always been able to grab it wherever I go, which is convenient. :)
(As an amusing aside, I did manage to get my real name as a gmail address, and it has been a real monkey's paw careful what you wish for experience. I get soooo much email intended for eponymous derplgangers around the world who can't be assed to remember their actual email addresses. It is both funny and tragic in equal measure. Divorce papers, birthday wishes, medical results, the whole gamut.)
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Comment on What is the process for adult ADHD diagnosis? in ~health.mental
Baeocystin Link ParentNo worries, and thank you. I genuinely enjoy the conversation, and the different viewpoints. :)No worries, and thank you. I genuinely enjoy the conversation, and the different viewpoints. :)
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Comment on What is the process for adult ADHD diagnosis? in ~health.mental
Baeocystin Link ParentI wish I enjoyed how my unmedicated brain worked more. Unfortunately for me, I don't really get to unwind and relax; my brain gets stuck in THERE IS SO MUCH TO DO OMG YOU MUST BE DOING SOMETHING...I wish I enjoyed how my unmedicated brain worked more. Unfortunately for me, I don't really get to unwind and relax; my brain gets stuck in THERE IS SO MUCH TO DO OMG YOU MUST BE DOING SOMETHING NOW AAAAAAAHHHH mode very easily, and it's exhausting. I take ritalin so I can actually get to sleep as much as anything.
Part of it is that I've had to be the caretaker for both my parents as they aged, and the cold reality was I had to be 'on' as much as possible, because if I fucked up and missed giving them their meds, getting refills, etc. they could have died. They have since both passed, but it's been a real difficulty coming back down from the edge. (Yes, I do see a therapist about it, which helps.)
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Comment on What is the process for adult ADHD diagnosis? in ~health.mental
Baeocystin Link ParentYeah, I always kind of resented the "don't take it on weekends" approach, honestly. As if I'm only deserving of being functional at work. To my doctor's credit, when I told her as much, she seemed...Yeah, I always kind of resented the "don't take it on weekends" approach, honestly. As if I'm only deserving of being functional at work. To my doctor's credit, when I told her as much, she seemed surprised by the response, and told me she hadn't thought of it that way before, but appeared to genuinely appreciate the feedback.
You're right, though, tolerance breaks may be a necessity. I may have to pick a slow work week and tough it out for more than a couple of days on, say, a quarter dose to see if it helps any. I'm on IR pills, at least, so cutting them up isn't an issue.
Somewhat orthogonal to the open source angle, but I'm glad to see them finally taking Bambu Labs seriously. I really want Prusa to succeed, but frankly have had multiple, frustrating interactions with them over the years, and definitely got the resting-on-their-laurels feel until the X1 came out. I've switched over to Bambu printers for now, but will likely pick up one of these as well once the early bird bugs are shaken out.