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Comment on Single vaccine could protect against all coughs, colds and flus, researchers say in ~health
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Single vaccine could protect against all coughs, colds and flus, researchers say
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Comment on Some of my family members aren't convinced that ICE isn't overstepping and that they are just deporting people that broke the law, can you help me share unbiased links that proves they are? in ~society
Chiasmic LinkHave you asked them what would change their minds? I find it a useful question to ask. Some people say they won’t (take them at their word), and some people will be open to considering. In these...Have you asked them what would change their minds? I find it a useful question to ask. Some people say they won’t (take them at their word), and some people will be open to considering. In these cases they often make up requirements on the spot and this can be negotiated. You can sometimes show them current evidence is enough. Other times you give them the ability to save face by not being wrong and changing their mind when a minor new piece of evidence comes up.
Starting from this point has been helpful for me on many topics, while trying to use a “non violent communication” approach as well. -
Comment on Humble Bundle Books: (Almost) the entirety of Discworld for $16 in ~books
Chiasmic Link ParentI think it’s something you could write a huge amount about. For me, they are funny, clever stories l, written in an easy way that makes it fun to read. They don’t take themselves too seriously....I think it’s something you could write a huge amount about.
For me, they are funny, clever stories l, written in an easy way that makes it fun to read. They don’t take themselves too seriously.Ultimately they are all set in a fantasy world (the disc world) with magic, politics and nicely fleshed out characters. There are multiple references to the modern world dressed up in ye old style framings, which are amusing and sometimes thought provoking.
You don’t have to read them in order, there are multiple threads following different characters. I don’t actually like the first book or the Rincewind thread, and I prefer the stories about the witches or the city guard.
I’d pick up one of the books at the start of a thread which sounds good to you and take it from there. Guards guards! Is probably a good one to start with. -
Comment on Humble Bundle Books: (Almost) the entirety of Discworld for $16 in ~books
Chiasmic Link ParentThis frustrates me as a Brit who used to love Terry Pratchett as a kid.This frustrates me as a Brit who used to love Terry Pratchett as a kid.
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Weekly in ~games
Chiasmic Link ParentIs this The most efficient way of getting fuel?Is this The most efficient way of getting fuel?
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Weekly in ~games
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Comment on Lawsuit alleges that WhatsApp has no end-to-end encryption in ~tech
Chiasmic Link ParentThank you, that makes sense as an implementation, good link!Thank you, that makes sense as an implementation, good link!
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Comment on Lawsuit alleges that WhatsApp has no end-to-end encryption in ~tech
Chiasmic LinkI think at least most of what’s app is E2EE, but I remember years ago someone pointed out that forwarded photos and videos seem to be forwarded instantly, rather than being re-uploaded. I do...I think at least most of what’s app is E2EE, but I remember years ago someone pointed out that forwarded photos and videos seem to be forwarded instantly, rather than being re-uploaded. I do wonder how this could be implemented with e2ee, unless they share the key to the photo with each party it’s sent to? But then that doesn’t seem e2ee, as it would be trivial to intercept.
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Comment on Alternative to Spotify? in ~music
Chiasmic LinkI’m in the process to swapping to Deezer from Spotify. The main driving force was increasing AI generated music being recommended to me on Spotify. Deezer doesn’t recommend AI generated music and...I’m in the process to swapping to Deezer from Spotify. The main driving force was increasing AI generated music being recommended to me on Spotify. Deezer doesn’t recommend AI generated music and marks albums with AI generated music as such which I found very helpful.
I have found the app completely fine.I didn’t like Apple Music app as it keeps opening and playing when I do t want it to (like when I connect to the car, and always that same album I bought 15 years ago), and overrides other things in its preference (like audible) because it’s an Apple product.
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Comment on Youtube channel recommendations 2026 in ~tech
Chiasmic Link ParentI’m very happy with a back catalogue, most of this stuff doesn’t age quickly!I’m very happy with a back catalogue, most of this stuff doesn’t age quickly!
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Comment on What's something you've moved on from? in ~talk
Chiasmic LinkNot so much me but my toddler. I see him growing out of things slowly, and I kind of feel sad but happy he has grown up, but aww that toy was so cute and how he loved it was cuter still! It’s...Not so much me but my toddler. I see him growing out of things slowly, and I kind of feel sad but happy he has grown up, but aww that toy was so cute and how he loved it was cuter still!
It’s interesting how he will find something he used to love after its been put away and then want to revisit it and that age of his life, feels so relatable.For me I have had to give up a lot of things since having him, and I don’t miss them, and don’t have the energy to go back to them so much, but I still want to return to them when I have more energy!
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Comment on Gold tops $4,900/oz; silver and platinum extend record‑setting rally in ~finance
Chiasmic Link ParentInteresting, I had assumed lead had a similar density, but your comment made me check and nope lead has a density of 11g/cm3 while gold is 19! For anyone interested the denser materials than gold...Interesting, I had assumed lead had a similar density, but your comment made me check and nope lead has a density of 11g/cm3 while gold is 19! For anyone interested the denser materials than gold include plutonium, rhenium, platinum, iridium and osmium (the densest element on earth).
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Comment on Gold tops $4,900/oz; silver and platinum extend record‑setting rally in ~finance
Chiasmic Link ParentSilver and platinum have risen more and that is likely due to trade restrictions from China and their use as industrial components. There will be some component of that rise that is due to their...Silver and platinum have risen more and that is likely due to trade restrictions from China and their use as industrial components. There will be some component of that rise that is due to their precious metal status, but most is not.
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Comment on Youtube channel recommendations 2026 in ~tech
Chiasmic LinkThanks for the recommendations everyone! I have plenty to catch up on, and lots look really decent!Thanks for the recommendations everyone! I have plenty to catch up on, and lots look really decent!
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Comment on Gold tops $4,900/oz; silver and platinum extend record‑setting rally in ~finance
Chiasmic Link ParentMy understanding is that it is the history of value that is important. Literally throughout history it has been valuable and desired, and has use in the form of jewellery and coinage. That deep...My understanding is that it is the history of value that is important. Literally throughout history it has been valuable and desired, and has use in the form of jewellery and coinage. That deep seated cultural perception of value is unlikely to change quickly, and even if it does it is likely to still has some value.
Then on top, there is a very limited amount of it, recognisable and of relatively constant quality which is why it has been historically useful as currency. If digital and fiat currencies collapse, it’s feasible for gold to be seen as an alternative.The final reason I see gold as a good investment currently (although who knows at these prices) is that India is going through a significant economic growth period, and gold holds a really central cultural position in terms of value, jewellery and prestige. The demand for gold is likely to increase.
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Comment on Youtube channel recommendations 2026 in ~tech
Chiasmic Link ParentOh I watch’s one of these videos once and couldn’t remember it! I watched one on freeze dryers. Thanks for the reminder!Oh I watch’s one of these videos once and couldn’t remember it! I watched one on freeze dryers.
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Youtube channel recommendations 2026
Previously Tildes have had a few discussions on good quality Youtube channels one, two, but I couldn’t find a recent discussion. I would be interested in peoples recommendations! Personally I...
Previously Tildes have had a few discussions on good quality Youtube channels one, two, but I couldn’t find a recent discussion.
I would be interested in peoples recommendations!
Personally I would like to get recommendations for intermediate/harder science or engineering videos. Most are too basic, or very dry lecture based. I know a few good ones like:- 3blue1brown
- Smarter every day
- Looking Glass Universe
But I would like to know other people’s favourites (including non science ones)!
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Weekly in ~games
Chiasmic Link ParentYou are in the “here be dragons” region!You are in the “here be dragons” region!
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Comment on Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech to World Economic Forum in ~society
Chiasmic Link ParentI tried listening to it on Audible but i struggled as it was a bit dry (and i don’t mind dry normally). I’ll give it another go at some point.I tried listening to it on Audible but i struggled as it was a bit dry (and i don’t mind dry normally). I’ll give it another go at some point.
This sounds really rather interesting and an approach i wouldn’t have thought of. The real science publication is here but I haven’t had a chance to go through it properly yet.