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  1. Comment on Removing carbon from Earth's atmosphere may not 'fix' climate change in ~enviro

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    This reminds me of the general concept of overshoot, often called the Malthusian trap. Often, once overshoot occurs it's often too late to prevent many of the negative effects without...

    This reminds me of the general concept of overshoot, often called the Malthusian trap. Often, once overshoot occurs it's often too late to prevent many of the negative effects without overcorrecting in the opposite direction, as overshoot causes the carrying capacity (equilibrium) to drop. I'm not suggesting that we should throw up our hands and ignore climate change of course. Rather I think we need to seriously consider degrowth rather than hoping that scientific advancements will save us. The St. Matthew Island Reindeer are often cited as a primary example of this phenomenon. Whether we'll get to degrowth willingly or not is a haunting question.

  2. Comment on What "lost" web page would you like to find again? in ~tech

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    There used to be a forum and associated guide, I can't remember if it was called CrazyMeds or CrazyBoard. Regardless, at the time it was one of the few bastions of true community and reliable...

    There used to be a forum and associated guide, I can't remember if it was called CrazyMeds or CrazyBoard. Regardless, at the time it was one of the few bastions of true community and reliable information in the mental health space, where users shared their experiences navigating mental illness and prescribed medications. Unlike the rather alarmist and unhinged health-oriented message boards of today, there was quality relatable and well-researched information that was far superior to the poor messaging around psychiatric medications at the time. It was a godsend for me at the time as I navigated my treatment path, and it was a big reason for why I stuck with medication despite the weirdness and side effects that only people with personal experience were aware of at the time. Today, tachyphylaxis (poop out), discontinuation syndrome/brain zaps, and the possibility of SSRI induced mania are well-known and published phenomena, but at the time CrazyMeds was on the cutting edge.

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