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Comment on Why I make smart devices dumber: a privacy advocate's reflection in ~tech
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Comment on After almost a century, the bike valve is finally getting an update in ~engineering
PleasantlyAverage Link ParentSeems like the pump adapter is only necessary for the click function: https://youtu.be/CCtivq1YDhw&t=9Seems like the pump adapter is only necessary for the click function:
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Comment on The Scoville levels on the Hot Ones sauces are misleading in ~food
PleasantlyAverage Link ParentI guess we have to disagree because, to me, the fact that scoville units are trying to represent something subjective doesn't change anything in this context. Hot Ones proclaiming that the Last...I guess we have to disagree because, to me, the fact that scoville units are trying to represent something subjective doesn't change anything in this context. Hot Ones proclaiming that the Last Dab has a scoville rating of 2+M when in actuality it's only 60000 is an objectively wrong statement. If they were to just use OP's scale, and declare it as "bazinga hot" then people would have a hard time arguing against it when their experience doesn't "match".
I think their misuse of the scale deserves the critic, even though they aren't the first to do so. It most likely doesn't make them legally responsible if something were to happen to someone unassuming, considering how unregulated this area seems to be. However, to me, they would hold some ethical blame. Especially because I don't consider scoville units to be such an unreliable predictor of spiciness, and assume it's bad reputation is mainly caused by misleading advertisements. Which again they are only helping to make worse.
Honestly, it's a bit annoying how they are going out of their way to guess each sauces rating when the solution would be as easy as:
- to not use the scale in the first place, and leave it at the "chili-o-meter" rating
- or to invest the small amount of effort and get these sauces actually tested by a lab
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Comment on The Scoville levels on the Hot Ones sauces are misleading in ~food
PleasantlyAverage Link ParentThe problem is Hot Ones hasn't tested the sauces and neither the manufacturers (excl. maybe Da Bomb), so it's not even clear where they got their numbers from in the first place.The problem is Hot Ones hasn't tested the sauces and neither the manufacturers (excl. maybe Da Bomb), so it's not even clear where they got their numbers from in the first place.
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Comment on The Scoville levels on the Hot Ones sauces are misleading in ~food
PleasantlyAverage Link ParentI don't see how scoville ratings aren't an objective measurement? Anyone with the equipment could repeat these tests and arrive at the same ballpark numbers. While one's subjective experience may...I don't see how scoville ratings aren't an objective measurement? Anyone with the equipment could repeat these tests and arrive at the same ballpark numbers. While one's subjective experience may not perfectly align with the rating, it sets reasonable expectations. It's similar to temperature measurements, they alone don't tell the whole story of how hot a day feels, but it provides usable expectations.
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Comment on The Scoville levels on the Hot Ones sauces are misleading in ~food
PleasantlyAverage Link ParentYes, there is really no reason for them to use an objective measurement other than to be misleading. Testing the sauces would be easily affordable for them, especially because they would only need...Yes, there is really no reason for them to use an objective measurement other than to be misleading. Testing the sauces would be easily affordable for them, especially because they would only need to do it once per season, and be able to skip the duplicates.
Like they mentioned in the video, this has also potential of being dangerous as viewers could be mislead into thinking they can handle a 2+M scoville sauce, only to have a rough awakening when they try the real deal.
However, I also think there has to be something done from a regulation perspective. There seem to be two different measurement bases in use (dry and wet). But there is no visible distinction for the consumer which in of itself is already risky.
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Comment on Disney pulls transgender storyline from Pixar’s ‘Win or Lose’ streaming series in ~tv
PleasantlyAverage Link ParentAdding "cancel" after the x is also an alternative: https://xcancel.com/LostMediaBuster/status/1869126826905469385Adding "cancel" after the x is also an alternative:
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Comment on Is there a model of computer mouse that will let you easily open it up to clean it OR in ~tech
PleasantlyAverage LinkThere are mice with optical switches and encoders which should be more dust resistant, e.g., some of Logitech's with the infinite scroll wheels, a few models of Razer, and I think all Zowies.There are mice with optical switches and encoders which should be more dust resistant, e.g., some of Logitech's with the infinite scroll wheels, a few models of Razer, and I think all Zowies.
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Comment on Starlink Direct to Cell in ~tech
PleasantlyAverage Link ParentJust want to point out that the 5-15% success rate only applies to payloads with orbit lifetimes >25 years. Starlink satellites are naturally compliant with the "space debris mitigation measures"....Just want to point out that the 5-15% success rate only applies to payloads with orbit lifetimes >25 years. Starlink satellites are naturally compliant with the "space debris mitigation measures". Technically, they wouldn't even need to perform their deorbit burns. However, the report also points out that the current limits are likely not strict enough.
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Comment on Satellite space junk might wreak havoc on the stratosphere in ~space
PleasantlyAverage LinkLink to a presentation by the study authors: https://maraisresearchgroup.co.uk/Presentations/BarkerC-Southampton-workshop-2024.pdfLink to a presentation by the study authors:
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Comment on Just bought a Sous Vide. Those who own one, what are your favorite things to use it for? Any recommended accessories? in ~food
PleasantlyAverage Link ParentThere is a method to cook things faster by starting with a higher temperature, but it consequently also requires more attention and, I imagine, some practice:...There is a method to cook things faster by starting with a higher temperature, but it consequently also requires more attention and, I imagine, some practice:
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Comment on James Webb Space Telescope finds stunning evidence for alternate theory of gravity in ~space
PleasantlyAverage Link ParentSo people know, the linked post was written by Hossenfelder in quite a contrarian and provocative tone.So people know, the linked post was written by Hossenfelder in quite a contrarian and provocative tone.
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Comment on New largest prime number found! 2¹³⁶²⁷⁹⁸⁴¹-1. See all 41,024,320 digits. in ~science
PleasantlyAverage Link ParentAnd even then, the whole operation cost just under $2 million. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yp4ilFOtoeg&t=433sAnd even then, the whole operation cost just under $2 million.
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Comment on Starship Launch 5 successfully caught by launch tower in ~space
PleasantlyAverage Link ParentI don't get it. The director of the Environmental Integrity Project interviewed by NPR about the application, says these contaminants are in the water, but doesn't quantify their amount. It leaves...I don't get it. The director of the Environmental Integrity Project interviewed by NPR about the application, says these contaminants are in the water, but doesn't quantify their amount. It leaves the impression that these are significant, but the lab reports indicate they fall within the EPA's limits for drinking water, which explains SpaceX's insistence on the water being potable. It makes sense not wanting to drink it, but from an analytical perspective it would be fine.
Tables with limits and measurements
EPA Primary Limits:
Compound Limit (mg/l) Sample 1 Sample 2 Arsenic 0.01 0.002 0.00002 Chromium (Total) 0.1 0.002 0.0003 EPA Secondary Limit (non-enforceable guidelines):
Compound Limit (mg/l) Sample 1 Sample 2 Aluminum 0.05-0.2 0.07 0.062 Zinc 5 1.42 0.004 Application (pg. 79)
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Comment on SpaceX launches fifth Starship and catches Super Heavy booster in ~space
PleasantlyAverage LinkSome footage: Official SpaceX stream Everyday Astronaut NASASpaceflight Spectator's view of the booster landing -
SpaceX launches fifth Starship and catches Super Heavy booster
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Comment on Brazil's top court says X paid pending fines to wrong bank in ~tech
PleasantlyAverage Link ParentIt could however also be a way to delay the reinstatement of X ahead of today's elections, or simply their fuck-up. Supposedly, X's lawyers claim to have paid the fine with a deposit slip provided...It could however also be a way to delay the reinstatement of X ahead of today's elections, or simply their fuck-up. Supposedly, X's lawyers claim to have paid the fine with a deposit slip provided by the court.
“X Brasil was never ordered to make this payment by depositing it in the account linked to these proceedings (Banco do Brasil - code 0001; agency 1607-1, account 170500-8). On the contrary, the payment was made by means of a deposit slip issued by Caixa Econômica Federal (CEF) in accordance with the guidelines received from the Federal Supreme Court,” the document says.
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Comment on Meet DAVE: Discord’s new end-to-end encryption for audio and video in ~tech
PleasantlyAverage Link ParentE2E however doesn't prevent people from reporting malicious activity. It wouldn't be hard to have a report button send the message in question to a moderation team for further analysis. The same...E2E however doesn't prevent people from reporting malicious activity. It wouldn't be hard to have a report button send the message in question to a moderation team for further analysis. The same thing applies to live audio/video. The last few minutes could be locally stored, and then send off on request.
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Comment on CO2 turned into fuel: Japan’s scientists convert captured carbon into green fuel in ~engineering
PleasantlyAverage Link ParentSure, if your proposition is that people are so self-centered that they couldn't possibly imagine reducing their carbon footprint by flying less, then we are of course left with science having to...- Exemplary
Sure, if your proposition is that people are so self-centered that they couldn't possibly imagine reducing their carbon footprint by flying less, then we are of course left with science having to do the dirty work.
The only problems of course, which these environmentalists are very much needlessly concerned about, are that the current mathematical reality looks more like n-0, which also totally ignores x historical carbon and z climate feedback loop emissions.
Furthermore, this is a time sensitive issue and these inventions do not currently work on industrial scales in any significant manner. Until this changes, expect to hear more dogmas from environmentalists.
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Comment on Study finds people are consistently and confidently wrong about those with opposing views in ~science
PleasantlyAverage LinkA ~40% accuracy isn't exactly something I would describe as that. The in-group predictions were better at ~50%, but also not "consistently correct".even though participants were prepared to seek out [...] information about someone they disagreed with, their predictions were consistently incorrect
A ~40% accuracy isn't exactly something I would describe as that. The in-group predictions were better at ~50%, but also not "consistently correct".
The best way is to just get devices that support local control. Bluetooth, Zigbee, and Z-Wave are the main protocols to look out for which don't require internet access, or even a Wi-Fi connection.
On the automation side of things, Home Assistant is open source and supports a vast amount of devices. They offer an overview of officially supported integrations, where one can also look up the IoT class of the devices. "Local polling" and "local push" are the ones to look out for.
If a device isn't listed, then there is still a chance someone has done the leg work, and made an unofficial integration. In general, a basic google search for the device with "home assistant" appended will often result in other users experiences with them.