PepperJackson's recent activity
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Comment on Started watching Adolescence in ~tv
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Comment on New hard / mil SciFi read recommendations requested - just finished a marathon series in ~books
PepperJackson (edited )LinkFor modern SciFi I loved A Memory Called Empire. There are technically 2 books, but the first stands on its own well. The second book is more military, with an intergalactic war bend to it, but...For modern SciFi I loved A Memory Called Empire. There are technically 2 books, but the first stands on its own well. The second book is more military, with an intergalactic war bend to it, but the first is more of a personal story amid some revolution.
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Comment on What does a newcomer moving to your town/city/state/country need to know? in ~life
PepperJackson Link ParentGive hockey a try. They'll bring the lumber.Give hockey a try. They'll bring the lumber.
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Comment on Why is it so hard engage people about indirect effects? in ~talk
PepperJackson LinkThis really really to me as "Why do other people not care about these things that I care about?", which could be for many reasons. If you care about these people, I suggest that you ask them this...This really really to me as "Why do other people not care about these things that I care about?", which could be for many reasons. If you care about these people, I suggest that you ask them this question more directly and, if they say that they do not care about these topics, drop it. This doesn't seem to be about the concept of indirect effects, but about personal convictions. I suspect there are many things your colleagues/friends/whatever care about that you have never heard of.
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Comment on What mattress would you recommend? in ~life.home_improvement
PepperJackson Link ParentThis mattress is our guest bed now that we went diyThis mattress is our guest bed now that we went diy
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Comment on What mattress would you recommend? in ~life.home_improvement
PepperJackson LinkThis is perhaps extreme, but I think the best way to find the perfect mattress for you is to build your own. You can buy foam slabs from a number of websites and stack them on top of each other....This is perhaps extreme, but I think the best way to find the perfect mattress for you is to build your own. You can buy foam slabs from a number of websites and stack them on top of each other. If you want something more soft, you can return your top comfort layer for something more plush. If you need more support, and a couple inches of more firm latex in the middle. I would look into DIY mattress on Reddit and mattress underground to get an idea of where to start. Typically people begin with 3 in base layer, 3 in transition layer, and a top 2-3 inch comfort layer.
Places I've bought foam from (sorry, US centric):
https://www.foambymail.com (this place has a guide for building your first DIY mattress)
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Comment on How best to get a thorough inspection after avoiding doctors for a decade? in ~health
PepperJackson LinkThere is little data to suggest that running a lot of blood tests on young healthy people is actually beneficial. I would have to look at the USPSTF recommendations again. I think that primary...There is little data to suggest that running a lot of blood tests on young healthy people is actually beneficial. I would have to look at the USPSTF recommendations again.
I think that primary care is critical to maintain, however, if you do not have any specific complaints, there is little utility in getting extra tests done. When you have a low suspicion for pathology, they actually can be more harmful than beneficial. (Read about the Bayesian trap if you are interested, Veritasium's video is pretty good too https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R13BD8qKeTg)
Ultimately, I would recommend going to a primary care physician and say that you are interested in "establishing care". This will get you plugged into their system with regular visits and give you someone to ask about any issues that arise in the meantime. Your provider should be happy to discuss your concerns about ADD and seasonal affective disorder and potentially refer you to the appropriate specialists.
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Comment on Apparently I'm bipolar? in ~health.mental
PepperJackson Link ParentNow that you mention it, I do recall a minimum. The length isn't a requirement for mania if you are hospitalized. Though hypomania does require a certain threshold to be passed. (I looked it up,...Now that you mention it, I do recall a minimum. The length isn't a requirement for mania if you are hospitalized. Though hypomania does require a certain threshold to be passed. (I looked it up, most of the day for ≥4 consecutive days for those curious).
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Comment on Apparently I'm bipolar? in ~health.mental
PepperJackson Link ParentI don't mean to correct anyone about what they've learned about themselves! You certainly know what you've experienced better than anyone else. I just wanted to pitch in how medical providers in...I don't mean to correct anyone about what they've learned about themselves! You certainly know what you've experienced better than anyone else. I just wanted to pitch in how medical providers in the US would use certain terms.
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Comment on Apparently I'm bipolar? in ~health.mental
PepperJackson (edited )Link ParentIn medicine (at least what I was taught in the US) when we talk about hypomania we discuss it in terms of number of manic symptoms and whether it impairs everyday functioning. Also, in my...In medicine (at least what I was taught in the US) when we talk about hypomania we discuss it in terms of number of manic symptoms and whether it impairs everyday functioning. Also, in my training, if someone requires hospitalization the episode is considered mania by definition. I've not heard of a time component, and have interviewed patients with multiple weeks-long episodes of hypomania. It is interesting to me that it seems that this is not necessarily the case regarding what you've been taught about your circumstance. I bring this up in case other providers were unaware of these potential differences.
To the OP, I'm glad that the people around you at the time were able to help you and that you find a provider you can trust.
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Comment on Looking for an Android keyboard app in ~tech
PepperJackson LinkFUTO keyboard may be able to do what you needFUTO keyboard may be able to do what you need
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Comment on IUD insertion is painful. For the first time, the CDC issued guidance for US physicians. in ~life.women
PepperJackson Link ParentFWIW in the US I've almost exclusively seen plastic speculums in the clinic. I'm torn on this. I just hate all of the medical waste we create for all kinds of procedures. The clinic I know that...FWIW in the US I've almost exclusively seen plastic speculums in the clinic. I'm torn on this. I just hate all of the medical waste we create for all kinds of procedures. The clinic I know that uses metal speculums does warm them up to body temp before any procedures. I also have to admit that I think the mechanism for locking the metal speculums open is better designed than the plastic ones. I want to do right by the women coming to seek care but I think it is possible to provide good care without the single use plastic. In the end, I'm glad we are trying to accomodate the comfort of the women in a vulnerable exam.
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Comment on What game do you consider an unconventional masterpiece? in ~games
PepperJackson Link ParentGreat pick. Shazbot!Great pick. Shazbot!
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Comment on 100 million times more difficult: revolutionary dual action antibiotic makes bacterial resistance nearly impossible in ~health
PepperJackson LinkResearchers discover the strategy of infectious disease specialists for years: prescribing two antibioticsResearchers discover the strategy of infectious disease specialists for years: prescribing two antibiotics
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Comment on Thinking of getting into emacs, any advice? in ~comp
PepperJackson (edited )LinkI think I have a very similar use-case for emacs as you. I started using Emacs to organize my lab notebook in plaintext and continue to use org-mode for writing and notetaking. I would recommend...I think I have a very similar use-case for emacs as you. I started using Emacs to organize my lab notebook in plaintext and continue to use org-mode for writing and notetaking.
I would recommend using doom emacs to get you up and running with a basic configuration. You can configure doom using the init.el file. I would reccomend turning on org, zen, spell, and grammar to begin with. I also use the package denote and a few others to organize my notes.
I installed emacs using homebrew and emacs-plus, which works great on my m1 mac book air.
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Comment on The growing scientific case for using Ozempic and other GLP-1s to treat opioid, alcohol, and nicotine addiction in ~health
PepperJackson Link ParentIt's important to note that taking these medications for weight loss is not "take them for short durations and stop". Almost all of the clinical trials have demonstrated that you gain the weight...It's important to note that taking these medications for weight loss is not "take them for short durations and stop". Almost all of the clinical trials have demonstrated that you gain the weight back when you stop taking the medications.
e.g., SURMOUNT-4 trial
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Comment on What can be done about the Supreme Court of the United States? in ~society
PepperJackson Link ParentIt sounds like the court would also accept if Biden also assassinated all of the conservative supreme court members as an official act.It sounds like the court would also accept if Biden also assassinated all of the conservative supreme court members as an official act.
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Comment on Minimalist Android launcher recommendations in ~tech
PepperJackson LinkI think the answer for the most minimal launcher is KISS launcher. It's incredibly small, and fast. It is based around searching for each item when you want to launch, or using folders to narrow down.I think the answer for the most minimal launcher is KISS launcher.
It's incredibly small, and fast. It is based around searching for each item when you want to launch, or using folders to narrow down.
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Comment on Going on a cruise soon: how can I be a better human being? in ~travel
PepperJackson Link ParentI think this breaks down at the part where you say "of their own volition". It is pretty clear that a lot of the crew of most cruises are coerced into taking their incredibly high demand jobs for...I think this breaks down at the part where you say "of their own volition". It is pretty clear that a lot of the crew of most cruises are coerced into taking their incredibly high demand jobs for low pay. It is very regular for these crew to work 12-14 hours a day for months without time off. The cruise companies know that they can pay their employees more than they would earn at home, but very little by Western standards, and so they can skirt international labor laws.
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
PepperJackson (edited )Link ParentI think think you should consider @psi perspective as well. I think I could have made it more clear that I essentially do not watch any anime anymore, and the second half of the show reminded me...I think think you should consider @psi perspective as well. I think I could have made it more clear that I essentially do not watch any anime anymore, and the second half of the show reminded me of why. The first half was excellent. I think if you are a steady anime enjoyer you will find that much of the second half to be enjoyable as well.
I would disagree with @psi on one point and that is that I would definitely have not watched the show if it was only the tournament. But that's the beauty of opinion, I think they are perfectly well justified in enjoying that part of the show. I would be lying if I said I didn't appreciate the craftsmanship in the tournament arc, but I certainly didn't care for the events on screen.
I'm decidedly not a film major, but I think I've if the most amazing things in film are the moments when the camera is completely invisible. The best example that comes to mind is when two people are having a conversation on screen and the camera instantly flips back and forth between them. It feels natural when that is not how I would watch two people speak at all!