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  1. Comment on EGOISM - And Go Nowhere (2025) in ~music

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    Thanks for posting this. I've loved everything they've put out since You You. So glad to see them go the distance and now release an album.

    Thanks for posting this. I've loved everything they've put out since You You. So glad to see them go the distance and now release an album.

    3 votes

  2. Comment on What historic unsolved mysteries do you want solved? in ~talk

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    Due to ambiguity in these statements, I choose to believe the human and computing ingenuity they are calling for here is to test the philosophy itself.

    Its subject was Greek Epicurean philosophy, which teaches that fulfilment can be found through the pleasure of everyday things.

    The Bodleian's scroll is likely to be on the same subject - but the Vesuvius team is calling for more human and computing ingenuity to see if this is the case.

    Due to ambiguity in these statements, I choose to believe the human and computing ingenuity they are calling for here is to test the philosophy itself.

    1 vote

  3. Comment on Doechii - Anxiety (2025) in ~music

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    It's hard to call this a sample honestly, it's more like a mashup

    It's hard to call this a sample honestly, it's more like a mashup

    1 vote

  4. Comment on What is a misconception you are passionate about and would like to clarify? in ~talk

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    I completely disagree with this. It wasn't that GoT tried to betray the audience, it was that actions by the characters had realistic consequences. Ned was decapitated because he failed to fully...

    GoT has always been a show which is not afraid to gut punch and betray its audience's wishes. Oh were you liking that seasons main character? Head on a spike. Were you rooting for the likeable underdog? Nah, big evil man gets the better of him.

    I completely disagree with this. It wasn't that GoT tried to betray the audience, it was that actions by the characters had realistic consequences. Ned was decapitated because he failed to fully commit and expose the queen's infidelity, and she had him killed to cover it up. Oberon got so worked up over trying to force the Mountain to confess that he delayed killing him and put himself into a position where he was vulnerable. What made the series special was the lack of plot armour meaning that major characters could be killed if they stuffed up, and the reputation for betraying expectations followed from this.

    The problems with the later seasons were that the show betrayed this principle. All of a sudden you had your main characters acting really stupid and getting away with it. The major plot swings weren't character-driven any more, but now were written that way specifically to shock the audience.

    24 votes

  5. Comment on A colossal squid is filmed in its natural habitat for the first time in ~enviro

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    I've seen the one at Te Papa a couple of times about a decade apart and the second time it was really starting to degrade (at least by my memory, it's possible it's all imagined!)

    I've seen the one at Te Papa a couple of times about a decade apart and the second time it was really starting to degrade (at least by my memory, it's possible it's all imagined!)

    5 votes

  6. Comment on British man's tattoo wrongly linked to Venezuelan gang in US government document in ~society

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    I can't believe they are still considering travelling to the US even after articulating the risks.

    I can't believe they are still considering travelling to the US even after articulating the risks.

    17 votes

  7. Comment on The Pitt has revolutionized the medical drama in ~tv

  8. Comment on The Donald Trump US administration accidentally texted me its war plans in ~society

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    Maybe a misheard transcription error? Hoax to hopes

    Maybe a misheard transcription error? Hoax to hopes

    7 votes

  9. Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of March 17 in ~society

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    Far out that was a harrowing read

    Far out that was a harrowing read

    4 votes

  10. Comment on Hollywood’s IP dilemma | Whether it’s “Novocaine,” “Mickey 17” or the “Oceans” director’s latest, audiences are slow to show up for original films in ~movies

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    I've been utterly spoiled by my local film group which is $90 a year for unlimited entries and up to eight guest passes. But they only show each film once, so if you have another commitment that...

    I've been utterly spoiled by my local film group which is $90 a year for unlimited entries and up to eight guest passes. But they only show each film once, so if you have another commitment that day you're out of luck.

    1 vote

  11. Comment on Hollywood’s IP dilemma | Whether it’s “Novocaine,” “Mickey 17” or the “Oceans” director’s latest, audiences are slow to show up for original films in ~movies

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    When you say one credit, is that one guest or one single ticket? As in, you can only see one film a month yourself.

    When you say one credit, is that one guest or one single ticket? As in, you can only see one film a month yourself.

    2 votes

  12. Comment on A newly designed $5 snakebite armor quickly earns US student 18,000+ orders in ~engineering

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    I love this part of engineering. Nothing is worse than creating a product that no one will use because no one bothered to check what people actually wanted.

    Through these visits, they discovered critical insights into user preferences.

    Earlier armor designs featured an outer layer of recycled car leather resembling industrial gear, an aesthetic that failed to resonate with users.

    Conversations with farmers revealed a desire for more personalized designs, especially for women and children who often engage in traditional clothing practices.

    In response to this feedback, the team incorporated local fabric patterns, allowing communities to contribute their materials to the armor.

    “This small change made a significant difference. People felt more invested in the solution and began viewing it as a part of their daily lives,” Easwaran noted.

    I love this part of engineering. Nothing is worse than creating a product that no one will use because no one bothered to check what people actually wanted.

    32 votes

  13. Comment on Can I carry a Turquoise gemstone on my Air Canada flight? Any documents needed? in ~travel

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    In Australia or New Zealand, they might clean them for you, but you'll get a $400 find for the privilege.

    In Australia or New Zealand, they might clean them for you, but you'll get a $400 find for the privilege.

    1 vote

  14. Comment on Can I carry a Turquoise gemstone on my Air Canada flight? Any documents needed? in ~travel

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    I usually declare that I've been in outdoor areas, show them my clean boots and they send me through no worries.

    I usually declare that I've been in outdoor areas, show them my clean boots and they send me through no worries.

    2 votes

  15. Comment on Stretch My Time Off - Optimise your vacation days in ~life

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    I reckon less than three weeks off doesn't give you enough time to wind down and actually relax before you're thinking about going back to work again. Plus any shorter and your work piles up like...

    I reckon less than three weeks off doesn't give you enough time to wind down and actually relax before you're thinking about going back to work again. Plus any shorter and your work piles up like you say, if you take enough time someone actually has to cover for you.

    3 votes

  16. Comment on What low-stakes drama is going on in your circles right now? in ~talk

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    The whole time I was reading your comment, I was thinking "I have the perfect solution for you" which was exactly the one your father suggested. It really is the perfect option when dividing...

    The whole time I was reading your comment, I was thinking "I have the perfect solution for you" which was exactly the one your father suggested. It really is the perfect option when dividing something equally between two.

    10 votes

  17. Comment on How often do you replace your phone? in ~tech

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    To be honest the only thing that is remotely tempting to me is the satellite messaging. I live in a place without mobile coverage and do a lot of bushwalking so that could be very handy....

    To be honest the only thing that is remotely tempting to me is the satellite messaging. I live in a place without mobile coverage and do a lot of bushwalking so that could be very handy.

    Otherwise, I just find modern giant phones unpleasant to hold and use.

    4 votes

  18. Comment on How often do you replace your phone? in ~tech

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    I have the exact same progression!

    I have the exact same progression!

    2 votes

  19. Comment on Peeves, opinions, and hot takes about style in ~humanities.languages

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    Wow, I can't think of any time recently where I've gone from so strongly agreeing with a comment (regarding citations in text) to do strongly disagreeing (for equations with punctuation). Tell me...

    Wow, I can't think of any time recently where I've gone from so strongly agreeing with a comment (regarding citations in text) to do strongly disagreeing (for equations with punctuation).

    Tell me at least that you only do this for inline equations, please!

  20. Comment on TRMNL - Open source e-ink "companion" device in ~tech

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    Yeah, the website is literally unusable for me on mobile right now

    Yeah, the website is literally unusable for me on mobile right now

    6 votes