Landhund's recent activity
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Comment on Why do negative topics dominate social media sites, even here? in ~tech
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Comment on Why do negative topics dominate social media sites, even here? in ~tech
Landhund Link ParentThank you very much for linking that article about "Ugh, Capitalism"! It perfectly describes a big gripe I have with many social commentators. Especially this part: Soooooo many times I'm reading...Thank you very much for linking that article about "Ugh, Capitalism"! It perfectly describes a big gripe I have with many social commentators.
Especially this part:The problem our hero is mad about [...] has virtually always been solved in some other country that the hero admires… which is also capitalist.
Soooooo many times I'm reading something about some "big problem with/under capitalism" and just think "that's not a problem inherent to capitalism, the social policies in your country just suck."
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Comment on Wikipedia "AI" Chrome extension in ~tech
Landhund LinkThat's an interesting and clever use of LLMs. I'm always disappointed to see many people treat ChatGPT and similar services as something like "truth engines", seemingly or even openly believing...That's an interesting and clever use of LLMs. I'm always disappointed to see many people treat ChatGPT and similar services as something like "truth engines", seemingly or even openly believing that if the model says it, it must/should be true, when every model that I know of has no concept of truth, facts or basic logic.
But by using Wikipedia as a basis for a "truth evaluation", you could potentially sidestep that issue and treat those assessments almost as reliable as you see Wikipedia itself to be. Of course that depends on how accurate this project will be.
I'll see if I can find some time tomorrow to try it out and test its limits.
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Comment on Hey, monthly mystery commenters, what's up with the hit-and-runs? in ~tildes
Landhund Link ParentI've sometimes played with the idea of adding a "total time to write" counter to many of my replies, since I'm very often the exact same. Reminds me of the old quote: "If I had more time, I would...(Total time to write this comment: 57 minutes.)
I've sometimes played with the idea of adding a "total time to write" counter to many of my replies, since I'm very often the exact same.
Reminds me of the old quote: "If I had more time, I would have written you a shorter letter."
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Comment on Megathread: April Fools’ Day 2024 on the internet in ~talk
Landhund LinkThe Lockpicking Lawyer shows off how his 36 Inch King Dick Wrecks Locks! I can also fully recommend his other April Fools videos (see the description of the linked video). They are always an...The Lockpicking Lawyer shows off how his 36 Inch King Dick Wrecks Locks!
I can also fully recommend his other April Fools videos (see the description of the linked video). They are always an absolute masterclass of innuendo!
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Comment on Internet outage hits several African countries as undersea cables fail in ~tech
Landhund Link ParentQuick heads up, that's not quite true, but a common and understandable misunderstanding. To compress a long story very short: DC is theoretically more efficient than AC for long transmission...AC is much better for distance
Quick heads up, that's not quite true, but a common and understandable misunderstanding.
To compress a long story very short: DC is theoretically more efficient than AC for long transmission lines, but since transforming DC up and down is both complex and less efficient, AC is usually preferable for most applications.
See the Wikipedia page for High Voltage Direct Current for more info if interested.
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Comment on Bobiverse book 5 (Not till we are lost) - coming Sept 5 2024 in ~books
Landhund Link ParentHeavens River is very much a different story told, both in scope and style. I'm very happy if've know that before I've read it, because if you go into it expecting more of the same, you will be...Heavens River is very much a different story told, both in scope and style. I'm very happy if've know that before I've read it, because if you go into it expecting more of the same, you will be dissapointed. That isn't to say it's bad. Just differend. (Also don't worry, I'll keep this free of spoilers.)
It has some slow parts towards the end, but overall it's still a good story. Although much more contained, both in scope and consequences. It mostly follows a single Bob, only sometimes jumping to a secondary or tertiary one, but all directly connected to the main story.
It also sets up some interesting (potential) future conflict that was already brewing during the first trilogy.All in all I'd recommend it, just be aware that it will be a different story (but with the same Bobs).
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Comment on Ant geopolitics in ~enviro
Landhund LinkKurzgesagt has made some videos about this topic as well, in case someone prefers videos over articles: Video 1: World War Ant Video 2: Ant MegacolonyKurzgesagt has made some videos about this topic as well, in case someone prefers videos over articles:
Video 1: World War Ant
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Comment on Finland used to have one of the highest suicide rates in the world – how the country halved it and saved countless lives in ~health.mental
Landhund Link ParentYet another case of the Euphemism Treadmill...Yet another case of the Euphemism Treadmill...
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Comment on American Bar Association calls for US courts to find a different word than master, citing history and negative associations in ~humanities
Landhund Link ParentUnfortunately no, the Euphemism Treadmill has been in high gear for the last 10 years (particularly in the USA) and shows no signs of slowing down.Unfortunately no, the Euphemism Treadmill has been in high gear for the last 10 years (particularly in the USA) and shows no signs of slowing down.
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Comment on American Bar Association calls for US courts to find a different word than master, citing history and negative associations in ~humanities
Landhund Link ParentNot just degrees, I'm currently studying for my master electrician certification. What am I supposed to call myself instead? Although admittedly I am partial to being called "Thor". "Zeus" might...Not just degrees, I'm currently studying for my master electrician certification. What am I supposed to call myself instead?
Although admittedly I am partial to being called "Thor". "Zeus" might be more thematically fitting, but I'm a lot less rapey than him, so there's that... -
Comment on Finnair is now weighing passengers to update weight and balance calculations – identity of the volunteers remains anonymous in ~transport
Landhund Link ParentAssuming human psychology hasn't changed dramatically since the last time they did a volunteer-based survey, they still could get useful information: If the population as a whole has gotten...Assuming human psychology hasn't changed dramatically since the last time they did a volunteer-based survey, they still could get useful information: If the population as a whole has gotten heavier, what is considered a "normal" weight would have changed with it, hence people with higher weight would be less self conscious about it and more willing to volunteer. This in turn would result in a higher average weight of the volunteers.
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Comment on In search of approachable, readable philosophy (or philosophy-adjacent) books to help me navigate the world in ~books
Landhund LinkIf you are open to podcasts, I would recommend "Philosophise This!" by Stephen West. He goes through the history of philosophy basically chronologically from pre-socratic all the way to the...If you are open to podcasts, I would recommend "Philosophise This!" by Stephen West. He goes through the history of philosophy basically chronologically from pre-socratic all the way to the multitudes of modern philosophical theories. He explains every author and/or philosophy in understandable terms and builds only on topics that were already covered in previous episodes.
It might take a bit until you get to episodes that cover the branches of philosophy you mentioned, but by then you will have an understanding of most of what came before it, what it meant and how it influenced those branches.
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Comment on Why do some educators dislike teaching people who don't already know? in ~life
Landhund Link ParentFunnily enough I was that student just a few hours ago. I'm back at school full time getting my master electrician certification. I've helped a few fellow students with various topics and some...Funnily enough I was that student just a few hours ago.
I'm back at school full time getting my master electrician certification. I've helped a few fellow students with various topics and some even semi-jokingly asked if I've considered becoming a teacher after getting my master title.
But every Thursday we've got a practical class where I've been paired with one of the lowest performing students in order to help them out. The guy is unfortunately a complete lost cause. So much so where I seriously wonder how he even got through the journeyman exams.
If I where to take as much time as he would need to fully understand every topic, we could only cover about 20% of the syllabus in the available time. And ultimately I have to take care that I myself get through the exams. -
Comment on Steam Winter Sale 2023: Hidden gems in ~games
Landhund Link ParentEven though it's already the topic of the main comment, I'll take this chance to just say that if you like Obra Dinn, there is a very good chance you'll also like the Outer Wilds, and vice versa....Even though it's already the topic of the main comment, I'll take this chance to just say that if you like Obra Dinn, there is a very good chance you'll also like the Outer Wilds, and vice versa. Both rely entirely on your ability to connect clues and context to figure stuff out and both tell a very engaging story.
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Comment on Steam Winter Sale 2023: Hidden gems in ~games
Landhund Link ParentWhile I kinda see where that comparison comes from, I would liken Chants of Sennaar much more to Havens Vault (a game I can wholeheartedly recommend), since translating an unknown language is the...While I kinda see where that comparison comes from, I would liken Chants of Sennaar much more to Havens Vault (a game I can wholeheartedly recommend), since translating an unknown language is the main focus of those to games. In Outer Wilds the actual act of translation is done by the tool, your task is to figure out how the pieces of information all fit together.
All that said, I hope you pick up Outer Wilds and enjoy it, playing through it for the first time and figuring out all its little secrets is an amazing experience!
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Comment on Apparently I'm autistic? in ~health.mental
Landhund Link ParentI think another possible analogy could be hydrophilic and lipophilic substances. It's not so much that they repel each other, they simply don't really mix together. There are also those very rare...I like this way of putting it. And the magnetic and non-magnetic piles may even repel each other
I think another possible analogy could be hydrophilic and lipophilic substances. It's not so much that they repel each other, they simply don't really mix together.
There are also those very rare individuals that manage to integrate people from the other group into their own. God bless those rare social emulsifiers! -
Comment on Are workplace romances a savvy investment? in ~life
Landhund Link ParentSimilar thing with my parents: he was a young doctor, she a lab-technician. Worked out great. Hell, my brother and sister-in-law got together in high school (well, the German equivalent any way)...Similar thing with my parents: he was a young doctor, she a lab-technician. Worked out great. Hell, my brother and sister-in-law got together in high school (well, the German equivalent any way) some 10+ years ago, married last year and shortly later had their first child. They make a great couple/family and are amazing parents.
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Comment on Employees can be banned from wearing headscarves, top EU court rules in ~life
Landhund Link ParentIf person A is Christian, are all their decisions necessarily influenced by their religion? Because if not, then the government they form is not necessarily influenced by it either, the decisions...If person A is Christian, are all their decisions necessarily influenced by their religion?
Because if not, then the government they form is not necessarily influenced by it either, the decisions that government makes aren't necessarily influenced by it and finally the policies it enacts aren't necessarily influenced by Christianity.
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Comment on Employees can be banned from wearing headscarves, top EU court rules in ~life
Landhund Link ParentThat is a case of the Genetic Fallacy. Because even if all your initial statements are true, the conclusion does not automatically follow.That is a case of the Genetic Fallacy. Because even if all your initial statements are true, the conclusion does not automatically follow.
One of my currently favourite styles of stories (or storytelling) is sometimes described as "competency porn", essentially stories about skilled (yet still human and thus flawed) people facing some serious issues or challenges and then using their skills and knowledge to work through them, often with other, differently skilled people.
The works of Andy Weir (The Martian and Project Hail Mary) and Denise E. Taylor (The Bobiverse and Quantum Earth series) are good examples of this style of story.