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Comment on Shock discovery reveals sea urchins are basically 'all brain' in ~science
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Comment on Shock discovery reveals sea urchins are basically 'all brain' in ~science
MimicSquid Link ParentOne man's PTSD is another animal's simple learned trauma response, eh? Where is the line where a living being retreating from things that previously hurt them is an automatic response unworthy of...One man's PTSD is another animal's simple learned trauma response, eh? Where is the line where a living being retreating from things that previously hurt them is an automatic response unworthy of consideration?
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Comment on Shock discovery reveals sea urchins are basically 'all brain' in ~science
MimicSquid Link ParentThat's why some people will only eat the fruiting bodies of plants. Seeds, fruit, mushrooms, beans, a variety of vegetables... It's all part of the plant that was designed to be eaten or cast off...That's why some people will only eat the fruiting bodies of plants. Seeds, fruit, mushrooms, beans, a variety of vegetables... It's all part of the plant that was designed to be eaten or cast off in order to propagate the plant. Humans take over spreading the plants and in turn take the produce.
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Comment on California Forever clears first hurdle in Suisun City annexation in ~society
MimicSquid (edited )Link ParentI agree that building it will only be half the challenge. Subsidization of the first people to move there seems inevitable? The real question is how long it'll take before the place is...I agree that building it will only be half the challenge. Subsidization of the first people to move there seems inevitable? The real question is how long it'll take before the place is self-supporting.
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Comment on California Forever clears first hurdle in Suisun City annexation in ~society
MimicSquid Link ParentI think there are some examples of cities being built from whole cloth for a purpose. Canberra, Australia's capital, was built between its two biggest cities to keep either one from being...I think there are some examples of cities being built from whole cloth for a purpose. Canberra, Australia's capital, was built between its two biggest cities to keep either one from being dominant, and was entirely planned. But even after a century it's population is only 500k, and the government only recently stopped being the employer of the majority of the people living there.
Cities naturally grow in places that have some other reason for people to be there, and Suisun City has so little reason for existence that it's basically on the verge of dissolution. Once the real estate is built, why will people want to live there? To work there? In what businesses? Why would the businesses be there? To serve the population? What population?
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Comment on US President Donald Trump signs order to remove tariffs from Brazilian beef, coffee other food items in ~society
MimicSquid LinkAnd because of price stickiness, consumers' prices are unlikely to drop. Trump proved to them that people will pay almost anything for food, and so why would companies charge less when they can...And because of price stickiness, consumers' prices are unlikely to drop. Trump proved to them that people will pay almost anything for food, and so why would companies charge less when they can give marginal if any reduction in price and just have better margins?
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Comment on Some people can't see mental images. The consequences are profound. in ~health.mental
MimicSquid Link ParentHah! I also am aphantasic. The one time I did Salvia, which normally involves hallucinations, those waves were all I got. That, and my mind trying to figure out why I'd been struck blind (because...Hah! I also am aphantasic. The one time I did Salvia, which normally involves hallucinations, those waves were all I got. That, and my mind trying to figure out why I'd been struck blind (because my eyes were closed.) It wasn't something I wanted a second shot at. Maybe this is why?
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Comment on Of Oz The Wizard - An alphabetized movie in ~movies
MimicSquid LinkIt is what the title suggests. I know it's silly. Warning: Extremely abrupt changes in light and audio levels.It is what the title suggests. I know it's silly. Warning: Extremely abrupt changes in light and audio levels.
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Of Oz The Wizard - An alphabetized movie
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Comment on Core Devices keeps stealing our (Rebble) work in ~tech
MimicSquid Link ParentThey scraped in response to everything being shut down. I don't think saving a closing project is the same thing as scraping from a group that is still active and wants to be part of the process.They scraped in response to everything being shut down. I don't think saving a closing project is the same thing as scraping from a group that is still active and wants to be part of the process.
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Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of November 10 in ~society
MimicSquid Link ParentEvery accusation is a confession.Every accusation is a confession.
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Comment on Longest government shutdown in US history ends after Donald Trump signs funding bill in ~society
MimicSquid Link ParentAnd then also, when there is an absolute blue tsunami in the midterm elections, the Democrats will be able to make big changes that the majority of people actually want.And then also, when there is an absolute blue tsunami in the midterm elections, the Democrats will be able to make big changes that the majority of people actually want.
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Comment on 11foot8.com: trucks + bridges in ~transport
MimicSquid Link ParentAlas, gone are the days of the proper can opener.Alas, gone are the days of the proper can opener.
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Comment on Valve announces new hardware: Steam Frame, Steam Controller, and Steam Machine in ~games
MimicSquid Link ParentI think that a lot of people wouldn't go outside of the walled garden even if that wall is more akin to a single line of bricks. Given the percentage of all PC game sales that are on Steam even...I think that a lot of people wouldn't go outside of the walled garden even if that wall is more akin to a single line of bricks. Given the percentage of all PC game sales that are on Steam even without it being their hardware, they're probably pretty safe.
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Comment on Four strange places to see London’s Roman wall in ~humanities.history
MimicSquid LinkThat was delightful, and gives me ideas for what to do when I'm in London.That was delightful, and gives me ideas for what to do when I'm in London.
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Comment on China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past eighteen months, analysis finds in ~enviro
MimicSquid Link ParentI think that Pakistan is a great example of how solar can become ubiquitous without significant governmental control. The economics of it make sense in areas with minimal infrastructure without...I think that Pakistan is a great example of how solar can become ubiquitous without significant governmental control. The economics of it make sense in areas with minimal infrastructure without any subsidization, as long as they have access to inexpensive Chinese panels. Though with the tension between India and China that might not be on the table.
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Comment on US Department of Agriculture tells states to undo efforts to issue full food aid benefits or face penalties in ~society
MimicSquid Link"If you don't let us intentionally starve the most vulnerable Americans, we'll punish you further." It's bizarre how unabashedly, cartoonishly evil they've gotten. First they want people to lose..."If you don't let us intentionally starve the most vulnerable Americans, we'll punish you further."
It's bizarre how unabashedly, cartoonishly evil they've gotten. First they want people to lose their healthcare, now they want the most vulnerable among us to starve... If the actions taken by this administration were done by a foreign government, this would have been outright war.
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Comment on 100% apple. This apple pie contains only apples. in ~food
MimicSquid LinkWhile this is on the silly end for Atomic Shrimp's content, I recommend everything he does. He's a bit of a variety act in an excellent way. Some walks on the beach or forest foraging or looking...While this is on the silly end for Atomic Shrimp's content, I recommend everything he does. He's a bit of a variety act in an excellent way. Some walks on the beach or forest foraging or looking at rocks, some cooking or cooking challenges, some scambaiting. He's an old British nerd who does whatever amuses him, and I think he's just great.
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Comment on Meta is earning a fortune on a deluge of fraudulent ads, documents show in ~tech
MimicSquid Link ParentDiscord makes their money through subscriptions, so they at least somewhat care about user experience. Facebook makes its money by selling ads, and thus cares about engagement more than user...Discord makes their money through subscriptions, so they at least somewhat care about user experience. Facebook makes its money by selling ads, and thus cares about engagement more than user experience. A scam DM won't make someone stop using Facebook.
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Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of November 3 in ~society
MimicSquid Link ParentGiven that Trump can make pocket rescissions now, it's impossible to believe that any deal will pass. If Trump can kill individual bits he doesn't like, nothing is safe, and thus there's no reason...Given that Trump can make pocket rescissions now, it's impossible to believe that any deal will pass. If Trump can kill individual bits he doesn't like, nothing is safe, and thus there's no reason to trust a deal will hold.
And even those cells learn what's dangerous and will react more strongly to prior dangers. Survival is just that baked into us all. I can try to have empathy for my body when it's having an allergic reaction, though it's of course easier to just be irritated that it isn't working the way I want. Is empathy wrong, when most other life shows that it's going through the same challenges we are?
I still eat meat, drink milk, etc. My empathy for their situation doesn't drive me to action every time. I just recognize that my diet is predicated on immense human and animal suffering that I have little power to abate. If people want to tell themselves that the creatures they hurt aren't really in pain in order to insulate themselves from having to grapple with the cruelty of the world? I don't begrudge them that. It's a hard thing.