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  1. Comment on Insects find their way onto Italian plates despite resistance in ~food

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    I call bull: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdrhpThqlCo Meat is one of the things that made us humans we are today.

    Replacing beef with crickets actually would have a huge impact on any one person's carbon footprint. Beef is one of the most environmentally unfriendly foods in the world.

    I call bull: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdrhpThqlCo

    Meat is one of the things that made us humans we are today.

  2. Comment on Study shows if music gives you chills or goosebumps, you may have a special brain in ~music

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    Yeah, that would explain it as I'm on the spectrum xD I remember first time I got a goosebumps listening to music when I was a teen. It happened on a regular basis. Now, in my mid 30s, I'm...

    Basically if you experience this, you might have structural differences in your brain and have an enhanced ability to feel intense emotions.

    Yeah, that would explain it as I'm on the spectrum xD I remember first time I got a goosebumps listening to music when I was a teen. It happened on a regular basis. Now, in my mid 30s, I'm experiencing it more seldom. Last time it happened I was listening to a Radio Therapy show.

  3. Comment on YouTube is testing a three-strikes policy for ad blocking in ~tech

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    Well, for me YT Premium is one of the few things worth paying on the Internet, so I'm going to continue doing just that.

    Well, for me YT Premium is one of the few things worth paying on the Internet, so I'm going to continue doing just that.

  4. Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk

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    Thanks! So far, I'm concerned with the research. Then, when it's all done I'll start writing. I'm supposed to hand in the introduction by October 1st. But I do hope it's a fluid deadline.

    Thanks!

    So far, I'm concerned with the research. Then, when it's all done I'll start writing. I'm supposed to hand in the introduction by October 1st. But I do hope it's a fluid deadline.

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  5. Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk

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    I'm halfway through the research for my thesis. At least I hope so xD I do hope it'll turn out okay, as I hadn't predicted that a microscope can take its toll on my eyes (after ~2 hours of using...

    I'm halfway through the research for my thesis. At least I hope so xD I do hope it'll turn out okay, as I hadn't predicted that a microscope can take its toll on my eyes (after ~2 hours of using it Monday to Friday they kinda hurt).

    Other that that, last weekend I've been on a Pride Parade with my girlfriend. 'twas the first time I took part in any parade and was pleasantly surprised how colourful and nice it was.

    1 vote

  6. Comment on What’s the one item you make for get togethers that everyone loves that is secretly super easy to prepare? in ~food

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    Chocolate Port Cake. It's so easy to make and people always want to eat at least 2nd serving :-P

    Chocolate Port Cake. It's so easy to make and people always want to eat at least 2nd serving :-P

    1 vote

  7. Comment on July 3 was Earth’s hottest day on record — until July 4 in ~enviro

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    Seeing as I've got about 30-40 years left, I think I'm pretty fucked. Luckily this week has been pretty cool - about 20-22°C with heavy clouds. Sadly, it hasn't rained at all.

    Seeing as I've got about 30-40 years left, I think I'm pretty fucked.

    Luckily this week has been pretty cool - about 20-22°C with heavy clouds. Sadly, it hasn't rained at all.

    5 votes

  8. Comment on I, like many of you came from Reddit. But what brought you to Reddit? in ~tech

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    It was ~7 years ago, so honestly I don't remember. Probably I was searching for something and then a subreddit cought my attention.

    It was ~7 years ago, so honestly I don't remember. Probably I was searching for something and then a subreddit cought my attention.

  9. Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk

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    I think in majority of European countries doing the research and later defending your thesis is mandatory when you study pharmacy :-D On Wednesday I've got my last final this semester and then...

    I never knew part of pharmacy curriculum involved drilling down into very specific treatment subjects like that.

    I think in majority of European countries doing the research and later defending your thesis is mandatory when you study pharmacy :-D

    On Wednesday I've got my last final this semester and then I'll think about doing AMA. That's a neat idea I've never before thought of.

    1 vote

  10. Comment on Home weather stations - what's the weather like where you are? in ~enviro

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    Central Europe. Today it's 30°C. In a couple of hours there's supposed to be a thunderstorm. And boy, do I hope for it. For my anything past 24°C is unbearable to function. And looking at current...

    Central Europe. Today it's 30°C. In a couple of hours there's supposed to be a thunderstorm. And boy, do I hope for it.

    For my anything past 24°C is unbearable to function. And looking at current trends of rising temperature, I know I am fucked.

    2 votes

  11. Comment on Settling in to new social media patterns after the "Rexxit" in ~tech

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    Lemmy - I tried browsing a few instances, but frankly I found them confusing. Twitter - I used to be pretty active there, for a few years actually. But recently I've came to the conclusion that...

    • Lemmy - I tried browsing a few instances, but frankly I found them confusing.

    • Twitter - I used to be pretty active there, for a few years actually. But recently I've came to the conclusion that it's full of people boasting anything they've done, to get likes etc. Kinda like Instagram.

    • Reddit - I don't remember exactly why I joined it. One of the things I like about Reddit is you can (or could - I'm not really following after recent events) find a community for everything. Like for books, language learning, relationships or porn. And yeah, I kinda miss all those NSFW subreddits.

    Sadly, when I cut down on Twitter and Reddit I found myself watching various YT videos, and similar to what @Elegy has said - it doesn't help my attention span at all. And I would love to come back to reading books.

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  12. Comment on A reading challenge! in ~books

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    Nah. I bought the book for 2.5€ last September in Berlin at the flea market. I figured it's too much of a bargain to pass. Also, with the temperature rising slowly but steadily I figured it'd be...

    Nah. I bought the book for 2.5€ last September in Berlin at the flea market. I figured it's too much of a bargain to pass. Also, with the temperature rising slowly but steadily I figured it'd be good to have the know-how what governments are doing wrong here (I mean, there's this weird fad to revitalise a place by putting more concerte there).

    Also also, Biophilia easier read for me than "Der letzte Tag der Schöpfung", which is another German book I'm still reading xD

    2 votes

  13. Comment on A reading challenge! in ~books

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    Sure, I'll post something as soon as I'm done. But it'll take a while since my German isn't that great, yet.

    Sure, I'll post something as soon as I'm done. But it'll take a while since my German isn't that great, yet.

    1 vote

  14. Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk

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    Pharmacy. Not sure if that would be an interesting topic, as it's a bit niche :-P

    Pharmacy. Not sure if that would be an interesting topic, as it's a bit niche :-P

    1 vote

  15. Comment on A reading challenge! in ~books

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    Clemens G. Arvay - Biophilia in der Stadt: Wie wir die Heilkraft der Natur in unsere Städte bringen I'm still reading this, but so far it's been interesting. A part of the description from the...

    Clemens G. Arvay - Biophilia in der Stadt: Wie wir die Heilkraft der Natur in unsere Städte bringen

    I'm still reading this, but so far it's been interesting. A part of the description from the cover:
    "The biologist shows how and why large cities designed to be close to nature have a positive effect on the health of individuals and on the well-being of society as a whole. The biophilic city of the future consists of a network of eco-corridors, guaranteeing improved air quality and offering nature experiences for everyone. With tips on how city dwellers can already efficiently use the healing power of nature."

  16. Comment on What's your favorite cult classic movie? in ~movies

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    The drugs (ab)use and mental health problems sure didn't help Philip. BTW. If you haven't, I highly recommend reading "I Am Alive and You Are Dead: A Journey into the Mind of Philip K. Dick". It...

    boy howdy that guy was angry and messed up by his past.

    The drugs (ab)use and mental health problems sure didn't help Philip. BTW. If you haven't, I highly recommend reading "I Am Alive and You Are Dead: A Journey into the Mind of Philip K. Dick". It gives really interesting look into the life of PKD.

    1 vote

  17. Comment on What's the first thing you do when you get a new computer? in ~tech

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    Anki or Mnemosyne (Spaced-repetition software), Keepass (password manager) and Process Explorer (Task Manager equivalent).

    Anki or Mnemosyne (Spaced-repetition software), Keepass (password manager) and Process Explorer (Task Manager equivalent).

    2 votes

  18. Comment on How do you keep track of your medication refills? in ~health

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    That's strange. But then again, each country is different. Here - an antibiotics prescription is valid for 7 days and we also don't do refills. To ease up on visiting doctor, I'd ask 'em to write...

    ADHD medication's prescription is only valid for 6 days

    That's strange. But then again, each country is different. Here - an antibiotics prescription is valid for 7 days and we also don't do refills.

    To ease up on visiting doctor, I'd ask 'em to write the maximum amount of methylphenidate, or whatever you're taking, possible.

  19. Comment on How do you keep track of your medication refills? in ~health

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    Too early? Why? When I notice there are only a few pills of a supplement left, I just go to the pharmacy to buy more. With prescription medication it's the same. In my country a prescription can...

    At the time I fill it, it’s way too early to call the pharmacy for a refill.

    Too early? Why?

    When I notice there are only a few pills of a supplement left, I just go to the pharmacy to buy more. With prescription medication it's the same. In my country a prescription can be valid for the entire year (with the exceptions of narcotics).

  20. Comment on Wagner Group now just 400 km away from Moscow in ~news