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Comment on Tildes Survey #10: How often do you visit/read Tildes? in ~talk
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Comment on Sweden may oppose Tesla's supervised self-driving tech in Europe over speeding concerns in ~transport
Kale Link ParentSometimes you have to speed up to save yourself from an accident like for example if someone is merging into you without looking. Or in some cases of people with road rage trying to run people off...Sometimes you have to speed up to save yourself from an accident like for example if someone is merging into you without looking.
Or in some cases of people with road rage trying to run people off the road, stalking/following, etc. I’m not sure if I would feel comfortable relinquishing that control to protect myself if I had a Tesla.
As for alerting authorities I feel like with how the system is currently this would cause a lot of strain with false positives for the emergency systems speaking as someone who did work in emergency medical services.. but this is based off of my perspective from America so my understanding of dispatch in Europe might not be as relevant- I don’t know.
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Comment on Test your medical knowledge with daily clinical scenarios in ~health
Kale Link Parent100%! It was a totally reasonable guess. Altered mental status can be from both hypo and hyperglycemia. That’s why I went with diabetic keto acidosis for my first guess. Both of those are the most...100%! It was a totally reasonable guess. Altered mental status can be from both hypo and hyperglycemia. That’s why I went with diabetic keto acidosis for my first guess. Both of those are the most common reason I see confusion in younger people.
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Comment on Test your medical knowledge with daily clinical scenarios in ~health
Kale Link ParentI thought today was going to be a hard one, got it on the second try. Wanted to pick dehydration or chronic kidney disease because it would be the most common reason, but it wasn’t an option so I...I thought today was going to be a hard one, got it on the second try.
Wanted to pick dehydration or chronic kidney disease because it would be the most common reason, but it wasn’t an option so I flat out just guessed liver disease since there are so many reasons that could cause elevated total protein.
When they said he was asymptomatic I had to search engine the name because I couldn’t remember exactly what it was called lol. “Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance” probably common for primary care medicine but not something talked about in emergency medicine. This for me was like a “read about it once in school but never mentioned again” 😂
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Comment on Test your medical knowledge with daily clinical scenarios in ~health
Kale (edited )LinkAhhh I can’t believe you only get one a day! This is so fun. It’s a nice little test for my triage skills I’ve gained by working in the emergency department. I’ll totally be playing daily until...Ahhh I can’t believe you only get one a day! This is so fun.
It’s a nice little test for my triage skills I’ve gained by working in the emergency department. I’ll totally be playing daily until the novelty wears off 👀.
See my other comment above for my rationale to getting today’s answer. Let me know if there is any interest in me posting my rational for the next questions when they come, I would be happy to ramble.
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Comment on Test your medical knowledge with daily clinical scenarios in ~health
Kale (edited )Link ParentHaha my first thought was hypoglycemia only based off that small amount of information as well. Since it wasn’t listed I guessed DKA -> subdural hematoma -> viral meningitis -> then got it on the...Haha my first thought was hypoglycemia only based off that small amount of information as well. Since it wasn’t listed I guessed DKA -> subdural hematoma -> viral meningitis -> then got it on the 4th try guessing meningococcal meningitis.
There is NO way anyone would have guessed that on the first try with the info they gave initially 😂. I did subdural hematoma next because of headache after night out, a lot of practice tests use this to make it a sneaky trauma patient by stating they could have hit their head and not remembered it because they were intoxicated. After mentioning the temperature I suspected it was some type of infection + was keeping headache in my mind. Once photophobia and stiff neck was brought up I knew it for sure had to be some sort of meningitis, but it wasn’t sure which type of meningitis until they mentioned the purple lesions.
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Comment on Singer Oliver Tree dead at 32 following tragic helicopter crash in ~music
Kale LinkOooof this one hurts. Not only was his music insanely good, he was very talented in so many ways and produced some incredible, funny and unique art. It was too soon for this legend to go....Oooof this one hurts.
Not only was his music insanely good, he was very talented in so many ways and produced some incredible, funny and unique art.
It was too soon for this legend to go.
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a lot of this songs talked about him dying or being gone… it hits differently now :(. It’s crazy because the story is so wild this is totally a way he would market his music…I know it’s real because of all of the sources but internally I desperately want to deny it. If it does end up being a stunt I will flip a fucking table tho. -
Comment on N Plus Infinity Times Two announced in ~games
Kale LinkYay!!! I played it back when it had very few levels and was a browser game, then eventually downloaded the actual game and spent many nights trying to beat all the levels. About a year ago I...Yay!!!
I played it back when it had very few levels and was a browser game, then eventually downloaded the actual game and spent many nights trying to beat all the levels.
About a year ago I decided to check out the most up to date version and was blown away at how much stuff they added to it (and how much harder they made it!).
Can’t wait to stomp the hell out of my friends and family with multiplayer 😈
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Comment on Bricks & Minifigs corporate stole a man's $200,000 Lego collection and told him to get bent in ~hobbies
Kale LinkSo glad to see Reckless Ben getting some coverage for the work he does. I highly recommend watching his video on the subject. His chaotic vigilantism is top tier entertainment and I’ve been...So glad to see Reckless Ben getting some coverage for the work he does. I highly recommend watching his video on the subject. His chaotic vigilantism is top tier entertainment and I’ve been watching him for years. His mind is absolutely brilliant and hilarious.
This madman has infiltrated cults including Scientology, the only person to beat Mckamey manor (and exposed the sick-o behind it) and I think he’s a stunt man too? So does crazy shit like slack-lining 500 ft in the air to try and capture banksy’s attention.
He frequently gets arrested for the investigations that he does, but he doesn’t give a single fuck. He just wants to help good people.
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Comment on Tiny robot drones learn to navigate the world like honeybees in ~tech
Kale Link ParentI’m curious why someone taking the time to write out a meaningful well thought out response is a negative thing? There are a lot of communities on the internet that exist just for quick banter....I’m curious why someone taking the time to write out a meaningful well thought out response is a negative thing?
There are a lot of communities on the internet that exist just for quick banter.
It’s the intentional conversations that makes tildes feel special to me, personally.
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Comment on Vaping DMT in ~talk
Kale Link ParentHuh. TIL. I didn’t even consider that there could be liquid suspended anti-psychotics, never seen em’ in my practice but it makes sense to have it for some populations.Huh. TIL. I didn’t even consider that there could be liquid suspended anti-psychotics, never seen em’ in my practice but it makes sense to have it for some populations.
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Comment on Vaping DMT in ~talk
Kale Link ParentTaking medications by swallowing them takes a long time to kick in because the pill has to dissolve first, the pill has to work through the digestive system (which could be further delayed if the...Taking medications by swallowing them takes a long time to kick in because the pill has to dissolve first, the pill has to work through the digestive system (which could be further delayed if the stomach is full), then absorbed by the digestive system, then depending on the drug they have to make it to the liver for first pass effect to get metabolized. The time it takes for the medication effects to peak might be even longer.
Although maybe they could have gotten sublingual zyprexa or something, that would potentially kick in a lot faster. Or even sometimes knowing that you got a medication that will make you feel better can make you feel much calmer immediately. Who knows :) I’m just happy that it worked out for them and that’s the only thing that really matters tbh.
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Comment on Vaping DMT in ~talk
Kale (edited )Link ParentAnti-psychotics take about ~45 minutes to kick in. There is no point in taking them for DMT because it will be over by the time they start working. If you get access to them save them as backups...Anti-psychotics take about ~45 minutes to kick in. There is no point in taking them for DMT because it will be over by the time they start working. If you get access to them save them as backups for your longer psychedelic adventures.
Edit: also, I just had a thought- i’m not even sure if I could safely swallow something while deep in the weeds of DMT. You’re usually not perceptive to the outside world unless it’s a small dose.
If I were in a situation where I felt like I still needed to be put down even after sobering up from DMT I’d probably take 50mgs of Benadryl. I work in emergency medicine and we actually use it pretty frequently for stuff like this :) very helpful underrated drug.
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Comment on Vaping DMT in ~talk
Kale (edited )LinkI love DMT, it’s my favorite psychedelic. Much moreso than either acid or shrooms. I have a difficult time with small doses though, I find that my entire body and mind screams oh god this feels...I love DMT, it’s my favorite psychedelic. Much moreso than either acid or shrooms.
I have a difficult time with small doses though, I find that my entire body and mind screams oh god this feels like too much similar to when you start going downhill on a rollercoaster and then the trip ends up being uncomfortable, underwhelming and feels like a waste of the drug. Normally I would never ever recommend bypassing that gut instinct for any substance, but I had to force myself to hit a certain threshold that would allow me to let go enough to do some actual exploration.
What I had to do was take the absolute biggest rips I could, then once the familiar rollercoaster feeling started to kick in I knew I had to take one more hit even if I didn’t want it. I know a lot of people with tripsitters have the sitter command them to do one more hit as well. It is really hard to break through otherwise.
It’s so worth it though, breaking through feels blissful, introspective and just so fucking cool.
One of my favorite trips was one day I was in my office and I was supposed to be organizing my filing cabinet, but I thought, hey, why not do some DMT real quick, it’ll only distract me for 15-20 minutes (I have ADHD and procrastination is a huge problem for me).
Once I did it I quickly stumbled down into darkness and landed amongst the most beautiful rainbow fractals moving to the beat of my music and the fractals eventually transported me to a panel of alien like figures. The music suddenly faded away while the aliens talked amongst themselves. The aliens then asked me, why do you think it’s appropriate to do DMT when you have work to do? Don’t come back here unless you’ve finished your tasks.I then got yeeted back into reality and was like, huh, guess I can’t argue with that 🤷♀️. Didn’t dick around on any of my chores for a good while after that experience lol.
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Comment on "People are turning themselves into lab rats" – the injectable peptides craze sweeping the US in ~health
Kale Link ParentI don’t consider the compounding pharmacies grey market. Those are by prescription and yes, very expensive because it’s usually telehealth providers that don’t accept insurance and also charge a...I don’t consider the compounding pharmacies grey market. Those are by prescription and yes, very expensive because it’s usually telehealth providers that don’t accept insurance and also charge a visit fee on top of the medication. Or they’re used by medspas that really crank the price up. If you can get your pcp or other established doctor to prescribe it and your insurance will cover it, I believe you can get it much cheaper- but insurance companies don’t want to pay for it unless you meet very specific criteria. Although, I’m not sure how the introduction of oral semaglutide has changed things.
By grey market I’m talking about vendors shipping to you from china and you reconstitute it yourself lol. It is very risky, but there is some harm reduction steps to take. I make sure my source has third party testing for each lot for example. (pls no one DM me asking for sources, I will not reply)
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Comment on "People are turning themselves into lab rats" – the injectable peptides craze sweeping the US in ~health
Kale (edited )LinkThe grand appeal of peptides is they feel like damn near only drugs that work in real time. We all know about glp1s and weight loss, but for example there is one to get a noticeable tan in just...The grand appeal of peptides is they feel like damn near only drugs that work in real time.
We all know about glp1s and weight loss, but for example there is one to get a noticeable tan in just one day in the sun (even Fitzpatrick type skin can tan!), or there is one to sharply increase libido & orgasm strength for the day (for women!!), one to speed up healing injuries, the range is incredible.
I have mixed feelings about articles like this though, I feel like the unintended consequence is it will lead more lay people to seek out the grey market which will cause people to get hurt which generally leads to stricter regulation.
I’m not sure if US is going either make a lot of these peptides illegal or if they will get picked up by pharmaceutical companies and become prohibitively expensive. Either way access will be restricted.I’m saying all this selfishly as a grey market user myself…I wish that it could still be like an obscure club. As this club gets bigger it becomes more common for new people in the community to offer others dangerous advice while not fully grasping the scope of risks they are taking themselves.
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Comment on Ozempic is about to go generic in India, China and Canada in ~health
Kale LinkYessssss, I could never afford US prices so I’ve always done grey market. Super stoked on the future of my favorite grey market websites that ship from India to mark down their prices.Yessssss, I could never afford US prices so I’ve always done grey market.
Super stoked on the future of my favorite grey market websites that ship from India to mark down their prices.
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Comment on Google has a secret reference desk. Here's how to use it. (Lots of search tips) in ~tech
Kale LinkI have three separate thoughts: I almost left the article when I hit the list of search operators because they are well known, but I’m glad that I finished the article and implore anyone else who...I have three separate thoughts:
I almost left the article when I hit the list of search operators because they are well known, but I’m glad that I finished the article and implore anyone else who had the same thought to do the same. I actually did learn a few things overall. I didn’t know about @, the method that pulls up more real person discussions (that isn’t just adding “Reddit” to your search query) or the various tools like the color picker. I do agree with the other posters that the search operators have become less effective over time though, sadly.
I loved the section with the alternative search engines, they did a fantastic job weighing the pros and cons of each and goes well beyond the ones that are common knowledge. I personally use Kagi and Brave. One thing about Brave that wasn’t mentioned but a key feature that I absolutely love: They will list websites that are defunct and utilize wayback machine to let you see the website in an archived state. So much useful information is gone and I very much appreciate the revival. Also, I’ve decided to give perplexity AI a shot solely from this article.
My final thought- If someone would have told me in the 90s that google would have been the thing that strangles the life of the internet that I loved so dearly I would have thought that they were crazy. How can we break free from this parasitic relationship?
Thanks for sharing.
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Comment on This is old, but I learned about it today and it warmed my heart. What happens when a nursing home and a day care center share a roof? in ~life
Kale LinkOh this is precious, what a good idea. These are two groups of people who have so much love to give, but don’t often have the opportunity to do so. Parents are busy running the house, and once the...Oh this is precious, what a good idea.
These are two groups of people who have so much love to give, but don’t often have the opportunity to do so.
Parents are busy running the house, and once the elderly are in homes it is difficult for family to visit often.
When you get older, lack of socialization increases the likelihood of dementia. Plus I would imagine the rate of depression is much lower in an environment like this.
As for the kids, they get interaction with adults who actually want to do the things they’re interested in, and they have the time to really make them feel validated and special.
pls, when I am old- send me to this place. I would die happy.
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Comment on Digg has shutdown (again) in ~tech
Kale Link ParentThere is a platform that completely mimics MySpace, it’s called spacehey. You can have an HTML profile and everything. It’s been a few years since I used it, so I can’t speak on how the community...There is a platform that completely mimics MySpace, it’s called spacehey. You can have an HTML profile and everything.
It’s been a few years since I used it, so I can’t speak on how the community is or how active it is still.
I look almost every time I get on my phone!