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Comment on Test your medical knowledge with daily clinical scenarios in ~health
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Comment on Test your medical knowledge with daily clinical scenarios in ~health
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Comment on Test your medical knowledge with daily clinical scenarios in ~health
Englerdy LinkI managed to get there in four guesses and wasn't in the top 50% of players? Are actual doctors playing this? I felt so proud of actually figuring it, still do I suppose, just surprised so many...I managed to get there in four guesses and wasn't in the top 50% of players? Are actual doctors playing this? I felt so proud of actually figuring it, still do I suppose, just surprised so many people got it faster!
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Comment on ‘Backrooms’ sends Hollywood running to Reddit for new ideas in ~movies
Englerdy Link ParentNot necessarily, at least not full exploration of well established lore that shows up in the wiki. The issue is because of the wiki license that a lot of those ideas are published under. Any of...Not necessarily, at least not full exploration of well established lore that shows up in the wiki. The issue is because of the wiki license that a lot of those ideas are published under. Any of these internet lore fandoms with a wiki released under a creative commons share alike license is something a lot of production companies don't want to touch.
This short video has a pretty good explanation of the naunce about why Kane Parson's work specifically could be picked up: https://youtu.be/n8y626Uc_nU?si=UZwnSQre3cl-SDbk
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Comment on How did Atari apply side art to Arcade Cabinets? in ~games
Englerdy Link ParentI think this method of printing color layer by color layer is still used quite a bit in manufacturing. It's obviously improved and I think even more automated now, but still basically the same...I think this method of printing color layer by color layer is still used quite a bit in manufacturing. It's obviously improved and I think even more automated now, but still basically the same idea. I think it's the only way to get those really sharp lines on edges. I also think there's a speed benefit compared to ink jet, but I'm not as positive on that. But if you're printing hundreds of thousands of the same thing, it would make sense to tool your machines to print that one thing really fast.
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Comment on Tildes Survey #8: What is your favorite video game? (Results) in ~talk
Englerdy Link ParentCame through the comments to see who else said Psychonauts! It's a little heart warming to see someone else mention it. <3 It's fascinating because it sounds like we came from two different places...Came through the comments to see who else said Psychonauts! It's a little heart warming to see someone else mention it. <3 It's fascinating because it sounds like we came from two different places in life to play it. I think it got it in a humble bundle sometime in high school and played it around the same time after seeing Notch post about it on Twitter. I didn't play a ton of games as a kid (I had kind of a strict dad so I was mostly limited to online browser games), so it slotted in as a relatively early gaming experience for me and I adored every janky platforming second. It's bright, goofy, weird, and as you touch on had a phenomenal voice cast. It's one of the few games I went back to 100% in order to see what I might have missed the first time through.
The sequel was obviously never going to live up to the experience of the first, but I was so relieved that it was such a faithful follow-up to the first game.
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Comment on Four things to know about the newly approved US sunscreen ingredient in ~health
Englerdy Link ParentYeah same, if I'm going on a hike or going to be out in the sun a long time I also use a mineral sunscreen on the rest of my body. The thinner Asian sunscreens just feel so much better on my face...Yeah same, if I'm going on a hike or going to be out in the sun a long time I also use a mineral sunscreen on the rest of my body. The thinner Asian sunscreens just feel so much better on my face and neck though and that's still a huge improvement. Just need to be better about reapplying it later in the day tbh.
But if people are interested in foreign sunscreens, there's a lot of good resources to import them (and I don't think the import tax is SUPER bad). I'm also happy to ask my spouse for the link to the Korean website she orders through. Sunscreen should be relatively easy to pick, but it looks like cosmetics are a deep rabbit hole with lots of good YouTube content that reviews the products. So it takes some time, but the research barrier isn't too steep if you want to try a face wash, sunscreen, and a cream or two.
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Comment on Four things to know about the newly approved US sunscreen ingredient in ~health
Englerdy LinkIt's a big win in my book even with a company getting 18 months of exclusive rights for domestic sale. I've been using Korean face sunscreen for a couple years after my spouse started looking into...It's a big win in my book even with a company getting 18 months of exclusive rights for domestic sale. I've been using Korean face sunscreen for a couple years after my spouse started looking into Korean cosmetics. We've tried a few brands to see if I find a favorite. In general I like how much lighter they are on the skin and that I can't feel it after applying it. Not a fan of how greasy typical american sunscreen feels and I haven't used it as much as I should have. The Korean stuff is great though! So I'm hopeful this change means more comfortable sunscreens are about to become a lot more accessible for Americans.
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Comment on The user is visibly frustrated in ~tech
Englerdy Link ParentLol, absolutely. I'm certainly not suggesting typing angry things at the AI is the only reason they'd behave in a way that would make them frustrating. Just that I wonder if it pushes it into even...Lol, absolutely. I'm certainly not suggesting typing angry things at the AI is the only reason they'd behave in a way that would make them frustrating. Just that I wonder if it pushes it into even more frustrating territory.
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Comment on The user is visibly frustrated in ~tech
Englerdy LinkI wonder if using angry or aggressive langauge with LLMs is actually resulting is worse output. Negative and emotionally charged language in the training set is obviously never going to be closely...I wonder if using angry or aggressive langauge with LLMs is actually resulting is worse output. Negative and emotionally charged language in the training set is obviously never going to be closely associated with good decision making or quality work. While I know LLM agents can be frustrating to work with when they make the same mistakes repeatedly, I personally think it's actually pushing the conversation in a worse and less productive direction. It potentially also causes the model to get stuck there.
I don't argue with LLMs while working on projects (though one iteration of ChatGPT about a year ago developed an extremely combative personality which was a bizarre experience), and try using language that's still positive when correcting a direction the model has gone. I try to point out what they're doing that's working well and a good solution, and then address what isn't working or where it's making a mistake without trying to take out my frustration in the text.
It would be kind of funny if people who find LLMs frustrating to work with are creating their own hell by taking out their frustration on them resulting in worse model output. I'd be curious to hear about folks annecdotal A/B testing of the kind of language they use with the model (positive reinforcement vs angry rebukes) with how easily the model is able to work through a problem.
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Comment on Tildes Survey #8: What is your favorite video game? (Results) in ~talk
Englerdy LinkObviously it's always hard picking a favorite for a question like this, but Psychonauts consistently floats to the top of my mind every time I confront this question. I still find it so delightful...Obviously it's always hard picking a favorite for a question like this, but Psychonauts consistently floats to the top of my mind every time I confront this question. I still find it so delightful and charming and really liked the sequel.
Portal 2 takes a close second, but they're two of the only games I've ever completely played through a second time. I played both as a teenager and they both left deep impressions and kind of set that bar for what I like in a video game.
Minecraft is the game I've played the longest and I still boot it up with friends from time to time, but it's hard to say it's my favorite. Definitely one of the GOATs though.
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Comment on The US Supreme Court's Republican appointees end civil rights redistricting protections in ~society
Englerdy Link ParentI agree she should have resigned. Still, she was principled and level headed. My thoughts are in regards to her record and the effect that her replacement is having on the court.I agree she should have resigned. Still, she was principled and level headed. My thoughts are in regards to her record and the effect that her replacement is having on the court.
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Comment on The US Supreme Court's Republican appointees end civil rights redistricting protections in ~society
Englerdy LinkRest in peace RBG. :/ sorry things are going to shit so fast without you.Rest in peace RBG. :/ sorry things are going to shit so fast without you.
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Comment on ‘Backrooms’ stuns with $81 million debut, ‘Obsession’ has another unprecedented jump, ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ suffers 70% drop in ~movies
Englerdy Link ParentFair. I suppose we can hope to get some good hidden gems in there that make for good "bad" horror movies. And genuinely I do hope we see more independent creators break through with new and...Fair. I suppose we can hope to get some good hidden gems in there that make for good "bad" horror movies.
And genuinely I do hope we see more independent creators break through with new and original stuff. 🤞
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Comment on ‘Backrooms’ stuns with $81 million debut, ‘Obsession’ has another unprecedented jump, ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ suffers 70% drop in ~movies
Englerdy Link ParentPotentially crap low budget horror movies that will do poorly and leave the same kind of thinkers going, "What happened? We thought this is what people wanted!" after, as you noted, they...Potentially crap low budget horror movies that will do poorly and leave the same kind of thinkers going, "What happened? We thought this is what people wanted!" after, as you noted, they completely missed the point of what made these alluring movies.
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Comment on How to prevent mold growth under weight mats in ~life.home_improvement
Englerdy LinkI don't think you're dealing with mold after looking at the pictures. Looks more like water staining to me. The squiggly lines also look man made, also like something had been glued there at some...I don't think you're dealing with mold after looking at the pictures. Looks more like water staining to me. The squiggly lines also look man made, also like something had been glued there at some point. There's also a chance in a basement that the water stain is actually from the moist soil under the house. If the concrete was left more exposed it would normally be able to dry out, but in this case the mat was preventing it from staying dry, so worth keeping an eye on.
Concrete is porus and will dry out, it may just take a few weeks to dry out deeper in. If you're not spending as much time down there as your BIL did, it also won't retain as much moisture and humidity. If you live in a more humid climate it'll definitely take longer. Running a fan for a while after a workout will help circulate dry air near the concrete and help things dried out (doesn't need to be 24/7, and probably only if there was a really sweaty workout). And consider lift the mats up after a workout or propping something underneath when not in use to make sure it really dries out over the next couple months (probably not something you'll need to do forever).
To echo u/first-must-burn, wouldn't hurt to give it all a good bleach treatment just to freshen everything and make sure you give it time to fully dry before putting mats back.
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Comment on The big little penis panic in ~life.men
Englerdy LinkSome articles really have a way of making me feel so disconnected from pop culture. And maybe this isn't a good representation of pop culture, but a subset of NY party culture. Still, so many...Some articles really have a way of making me feel so disconnected from pop culture. And maybe this isn't a good representation of pop culture, but a subset of NY party culture. Still, so many things here are so weird. Like, there're guys who WANT a visible bulge in their pants? I always felt like the goal was to show off the rest of your body and the package was kind of secondary. But maybe that view point is also what made me feel more self confident in my own body.
Just over all left me feeling kind of sad. :/ But also extremely grateful for a loving and committed partner.
I also feel like the end of the conversation with Jon is pretty revealing. He mentions how talking make him feel less imprisoned. Like YES! Form friendships with people you can have honest and vulnerable conversations with. And also, therapy is great! I feel like a lot of people in this piece would greatly benefit from therapy, they're obviously pretty unhappy about a lot of stuff they're not taking about.
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Comment on The big little penis panic in ~life.men
Englerdy Link ParentHonestly I've found the gym (a couple university gyms, a snap fitness, and most recently my local planet fitness) to be a pretty body affirming space. There's people of all ages and body shapes...Honestly I've found the gym (a couple university gyms, a snap fitness, and most recently my local planet fitness) to be a pretty body affirming space. There's people of all ages and body shapes that work out regularly at mine. I feel like before I started going I had this idea that the gym was filled with shredded people and it would feel weird being a not super athletic person.
Nope! It's been pretty motivating to be around lots of people all just doing their best and trying to take care of themselves. I'm sure there's judgy gyms out there, but I've personally not encountered one. Like so many spaces, people mostly seem to want to do their thing and mind their business.
Are there some absolutely gorgeous people there? Yes, but it's not the majority. Lots of average folks which I think is really nice.
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Comment on Tildes Survey #5: Pineapple on pizza? (Results) in ~talk
Englerdy Link ParentYes please. Getting a mention in the future would be great, thanks!Yes please. Getting a mention in the future would be great, thanks!
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Comment on Donald Trump’s deal to drop suit against US Internal Revenue Service creates $1.8b ‘anti-weaponization fund’ in ~society
Englerdy LinkSo surely the families of innocent citizens who have been brutalized and even murdered by the state are going to be fairly compensated for such greivances, right? ಠ_ʖಠSo surely the families of innocent citizens who have been brutalized and even murdered by the state are going to be fairly compensated for such greivances, right? ಠ_ʖಠ
I mean, I thought it was kind of fun to play Google medical-diagnosis by making an initial guess and then researching the symptoms. I don't think you have to try to push through completely blind.