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Comment on I’ve been at NPR for twenty-five years. Here’s how we lost America’s trust. in ~news
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Comment on Besides money, if the was the case, what might prevent you from have a fulfilling life? in ~talk
Oodelally LinkQuestions like this don't make a lot of sense, because the answer is always Money. Money buys freedom and time. Nothing else on this planet makes as big of a difference to anyone as money.Questions like this don't make a lot of sense, because the answer is always Money. Money buys freedom and time.
Nothing else on this planet makes as big of a difference to anyone as money.
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Comment on Sinéad Griffin of Lawrence Berkeley National Lab publishes simulations supporting LK-99 as a room temperature superconductor in ~science
Oodelally (edited )Link ParentIt's hard to oversell the impact a room-temperature ambient-pressure superconductor would have. One of the biggest problems with energy transference is loss to heat. Yes, we have really good...It's hard to oversell the impact a room-temperature ambient-pressure superconductor would have.
One of the biggest problems with energy transference is loss to heat. Yes, we have really good conductors, but even our best experience resistance. This resistance causes loss through heat over time.
With a zero-resistance conductor, suddenly you can transfer electricity over vast distances without that loss. (Think solar power banks in the Sahara)
That is only one small application, however this is the infancy stage of this. I expect a gold rush of verifications are taking place at this moment as people with the right equipment attempt to replicate the results in real world conditions.
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Comment on Sinéad Griffin of Lawrence Berkeley National Lab publishes simulations supporting LK-99 as a room temperature superconductor in ~science
Oodelally Link ParentAmbient-pressure as well. I'm trying not to get too hyped up for it, but yeah... wow.Ambient-pressure as well. I'm trying not to get too hyped up for it, but yeah... wow.
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Comment on Sinéad Griffin of Lawrence Berkeley National Lab publishes simulations supporting LK-99 as a room temperature superconductor in ~science
Oodelally LinkInteresting tweet from Andrew Cote: https://twitter.com/Andercot/status/1686215574177841152Interesting tweet from Andrew Cote: https://twitter.com/Andercot/status/1686215574177841152
Here's the plain-english explanation:
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The simulations modeled what the original Korean authors proposed was happening to their material - where copper atoms were percolating into a crystal structure and replacing lead atoms, causing the crystal to strain slightly and contract by 0.5%. This unique structure was proposed to allow this amazing property.
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@sineatrix
from Lawrence Berkeley National Lab simulated this using heavy-duty compute power from the Department of Energy, and looked to see what would happen to the 'electronic structure' of this material, meaning, what are the available conduction pathways in the material.
- It turns out that there are conduction pathways for electrons that are in just the right conditions and places that would enable them to 'superconduct'. More specifically, they were close to the 'Fermi Surface' which is like the sea-level of electrical energy, as in '0 ft above sea-level.' It's believed currently that the more conduction pathways close to the Fermi surface, the higher the temperature you can superconduct at (An analogy might be how its easier for planes to fly close to the surface of the ocean due to the 'ground effect' that gives them more lift.)
Twitter Image: https://twitter.com/Andercot/status/1686215574177841152/photo/1
This plot in particular shows the 'bands', or electron pathways, crossing above and below the Fermi surface.
- Lastly, these interesting conduction pathways only form when the copper atom percolates into the less likely location in the crystal lattice, or the 'higher energy' binding site. This means the material would be difficult to synthesize since only a small fraction of crystal gets its copper in just the right location.
This is insanely bullish for humanity.
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Sinéad Griffin of Lawrence Berkeley National Lab publishes simulations supporting LK-99 as a room temperature superconductor
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Comment on What games do you most wish had a remake, or a sequel or both? in ~games
Oodelally Link ParentThis is what I want as well. Seeing what people are writing in the diablo subreddit is so incredibly frustrating. They want rifts. I was shocked when I kept hearing a call for it. Is it too much...This is what I want as well. Seeing what people are writing in the diablo subreddit is so incredibly frustrating.
They want rifts. I was shocked when I kept hearing a call for it.
Is it too much to want diablo 4 to be different? Have a different endgame and different game play loop? Why must we rehash rifts? If people want to play rifts, there's already a game for that.
If they want to endlessly group the same boss over and over there's a game for that also. I guess I just wanted diablo 4 to be something it can never be.
I really wish game companies would try and break new ground. NM dungeons being the endgame for d4 really killed the momentum for me.
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Comment on After Mitch McConnell's and Dianne Feinstein's episodes, should we talk about age limits in US public officials? in ~misc
Oodelally Link ParentJust tie it to retirement age. That isn't ageism as they set the age themselves.Just tie it to retirement age. That isn't ageism as they set the age themselves.
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Comment on Retired Maj. David Grusch tells Congress the US is concealing ‘multi-decade’ program that captures UFOs in ~misc
Oodelally Link ParentThe oath isn't sworn for your credibility to God. It carries weight because if you're lying, then you can be prosecuted for the lies. It carries legal weight.The oath isn't sworn for your credibility to God. It carries weight because if you're lying, then you can be prosecuted for the lies.
It carries legal weight.
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Comment on Retired Maj. David Grusch tells Congress the US is concealing ‘multi-decade’ program that captures UFOs in ~misc
Oodelally Link ParentWitnesses are still under oath in closed door sessions.Witnesses are still under oath in closed door sessions.
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Comment on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Implications on National Security, Public Safety, and Government Transparency (US House of Congress hearings) in ~misc
Oodelally Link ParentI disagree simply because this keeps the toddlers occupied. Conservatives in power have proven to be horrendously damaging to the rights of the American people and at best have been brick walls to...I disagree simply because this keeps the toddlers occupied.
Conservatives in power have proven to be horrendously damaging to the rights of the American people and at best have been brick walls to progress. They simply cannot be trusted to govern.
Ever taken a toddler into a room you can't leave with a lot of expensive things they can destroy? You give then something they can play with. UAPs are the "tablet for the toddler" in this scenario. If left to their own devices they would destroy the room.
If conservatives actually tried to tackle the real problems facing Americans, they'd make it worse.
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Comment on 'The Three-Body Problem' is... bad in ~books
Oodelally Link ParentThat's a shame and makes me wish I could have read it in the original language. Thanks for your insight.That's a shame and makes me wish I could have read it in the original language. Thanks for your insight.
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Comment on 'The Three-Body Problem' is... bad in ~books
Oodelally Link ParentThe assertion is that the book is not good. This will always be a subjective statement because I'm the one saying it, and not forcing you to do so. It neither loses strength or gains it based upon...That edit alone blows some of his assertion out of the water let alone the fact that while it might not have been good or quality to him personally, it still may actually be
The assertion is that the book is not good. This will always be a subjective statement because I'm the one saying it, and not forcing you to do so. It neither loses strength or gains it based upon the qualifier, "to me".
The qualifier, "to me" or "in my opinion" is spelled out elsewhere because, as like you have done, unless it is specifically spelled out some people feel as if I am forcing them to also say my opinion is their opinion.
When I, or anyone, says something is "bad" you can rest assured knowing it's a subjective opinion in terms of writing a review about a book.
And yes, the edit was done because the way it was originally written was factually incorrect and distracted from my intent, which was why it was changed in the first place.
If you have a differing opinion on the book itself, I'd love to hear it semantics aside.
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Comment on 'The Three-Body Problem' is... bad in ~books
Oodelally Link ParentThat isn't what a bad-faith argument is. I have no interest in having a discussion with someone who simply wants to win an internet argument. I've clarified what I intended it to say. If you...That is what you said. You entered into the conversation in bad faith. I've seen little to suggest that has changed.
That isn't what a bad-faith argument is.
I have no interest in having a discussion with someone who simply wants to win an internet argument. I've clarified what I intended it to say. If you cannot accept that, then I cannot change your mind for you.
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Comment on 'The Three-Body Problem' is... bad in ~books
Oodelally Link ParentThis is a willful miss-characterization of what I said. If you are not interested in having a good-faith argument, then there is no point in further discussion.You can have your own opinion, but don't pretend yours is somehow superior. Particularly given how quick you are to dismiss the author on the basis of race.
This is a willful miss-characterization of what I said. If you are not interested in having a good-faith argument, then there is no point in further discussion.
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Comment on 'The Three-Body Problem' is... bad in ~books
Oodelally Link ParentOr... that it mainly won because of the novelty of breaking new ground, and not based upon it's merit as genuinely good piece of science fiction. I do not believe all accolades are awarded for...is a statement suggesting that other people liked the book only because it wasn't written in English.
Or... that it mainly won because of the novelty of breaking new ground, and not based upon it's merit as genuinely good piece of science fiction.
Believing that accolades are awarded solely on the basis of the identity of the creator due to some kind of politics is, itself, a political statement.
I do not believe all accolades are awarded for novelty of first X, but I am not naive enough to assume they are not sometimes.
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Comment on 'The Three-Body Problem' is... bad in ~books
Oodelally Link ParentI have only my opinion after I've read them. But as stated, the quality isn't there. And of course I am the own judge of what I deem to have quality. Others can influence you, but in the end the...I have massive criticisms of the book, but are you so sure that you yourself are the best judge of what is quality?
I have only my opinion after I've read them. But as stated, the quality isn't there. And of course I am the own judge of what I deem to have quality. Others can influence you, but in the end the decision is always yours.
Frankly, your own politics are showing here.
Really? And what politics are those?
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Comment on 'The Three-Body Problem' is... bad in ~books
Oodelally (edited )Link ParentIt makes the assumption that this is the first book originally written in Chinese to win a hugo, which it was. That is why I added the qualifier first X. It has nothing to do with the language in...because it makes the assumption that there are no existing works of Chinese/Native American science fiction worthy of being considered
It makes the assumption that this is the first book originally written in Chinese to win a hugo, which it was. That is why I added the qualifier first X. It has nothing to do with the language in which it is written and more importantly about being the first X.
Why would you jump to the conclusion that the book won due to factors outside its own merit, instead of merely not aligning with your reading preference?
Because judging by it's merit, it was bad to me. If people want to get hung up on this portion of the statement, you can direct your outrage elsewhere.
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Comment on 'The Three-Body Problem' is... bad in ~books
Oodelally Link ParentThis is not a controversial take. In the same vein that I would fully expect the first half decent science fiction piece written in a native american language or the first X to also win a Hugo....This is not a controversial take. In the same vein that I would fully expect the first half decent science fiction piece written in a native american language or the first X to also win a Hugo.
Simply put, the politics of first X supercedes quality and judging by the quality of the book, its the only thing that makes sense.
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Comment on 'The Three-Body Problem' is... bad in ~books
Oodelally Link ParentThis would explain a lot. I had read elsewhere that the translation was good, however. I wonder if it being translated differently would help reflect the meaning to me and make the characters feel...This would explain a lot. I had read elsewhere that the translation was good, however.
I wonder if it being translated differently would help reflect the meaning to me and make the characters feel more real.
I still listen to NPR, but I cancelled my contributions to them when I heard them give a rundown of the primary candidates and the candidate leading in the polls (at the time) wasn't even mentioned.
Whomever made decisions regarding their campaign coverage had an obvious preference for some candidates over others and that really bothered me.