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  1. Comment on Early spring brings a ‘hungry gap’ for bees – here’s how you can help in ~enviro

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    You're right, but I think it's something to keep an eye on because it could turn out to be a bigger problem, but we just don't have enough evidence yet. It is true that European honey bees are an...

    You're right, but I think it's something to keep an eye on because it could turn out to be a bigger problem, but we just don't have enough evidence yet. It is true that European honey bees are an invasive species in many places though.

    I'd also like to say that some of your comments have come off as dismissive.

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  2. Comment on Early spring brings a ‘hungry gap’ for bees – here’s how you can help in ~enviro

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    There's still the fact that so much of the attention of "save the bees" is taken up by honey bees, that people forget about native pollinators. Buying honey isn't a conservation practice, it's for...

    There's still the fact that so much of the attention of "save the bees" is taken up by honey bees, that people forget about native pollinators. Buying honey isn't a conservation practice, it's for you.

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  3. Comment on Early spring brings a ‘hungry gap’ for bees – here’s how you can help in ~enviro

  4. Comment on Early spring brings a ‘hungry gap’ for bees – here’s how you can help in ~enviro

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    Seems like you're already doing all you can then. Don't worry about it too much.

    Seems like you're already doing all you can then. Don't worry about it too much.

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  5. Comment on Early spring brings a ‘hungry gap’ for bees – here’s how you can help in ~enviro

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    Try replacing your lawn with a meadow of native wildflowers. I did that recently and the pollinators absolutely love it. You'll also get all sorts of cool critters coming to rest their, like birds.

    Try replacing your lawn with a meadow of native wildflowers. I did that recently and the pollinators absolutely love it. You'll also get all sorts of cool critters coming to rest their, like birds.

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  7. Comment on I always knew I was different. I just didn’t know I was a sociopath. in ~health.mental

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    Why do you think we need sociopaths?

    Why do you think we need sociopaths?

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  8. Comment on ‘Dune: Part Two’: How sci-fi space worm epic reared head to $81.5m opening after strike release delay in ~movies

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    That's in the second one though.

    That's in the second one though.

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  9. Comment on What's the matter with men? They’re floundering at school and in the workplace. Some conservatives blame a crisis of masculinity, but the problems—and their solutions—are far more complex. in ~life.men

  10. Comment on More "old web" sites? in ~tech

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    What extension are you referring to?

    What extension are you referring to?

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  12. Comment on The real danger to civilisation isn't runaway AI it's runaway capitalism (2017) in ~misc

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    As a fellow anarchist, I'm interested what your thoughts on the discourse are.

    As a fellow anarchist, I'm interested what your thoughts on the discourse are.

  13. Comment on Elon Musk's Neuralink implants brain chip in first human in ~health

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    Why do you think the monkey stories are sensationalised?

    Why do you think the monkey stories are sensationalised?

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  14. Comment on Researchers were able to isolate the brain from the rest of the body of a pig, and kept it alive and functioning for five hours in ~science

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    But I think this brings us back to the question, is it worth the suffering it causes? You clearly think so, but I'm curious if you would think the same if it were a dog, primate, or even a human....

    But I think this brings us back to the question, is it worth the suffering it causes? You clearly think so, but I'm curious if you would think the same if it were a dog, primate, or even a human. Would you volunteer for this experiment, and if not, why? We as a society seem to agree that Unit 731, as well as certain horrific Nazi experiments weren't worth it, despite the scientific advancements they brought. Why is it any different here? There are other ways to advance brain on a chip technology without subjecting animals to unknowable torture without their consent.

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  15. Comment on Researchers were able to isolate the brain from the rest of the body of a pig, and kept it alive and functioning for five hours in ~science

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    Once again, we would be better served by advancing organ/organ system on a chip technology. It's more accurate to humans, and actually humane. I don't deny animal testing was necessary for...

    Once again, we would be better served by advancing organ/organ system on a chip technology. It's more accurate to humans, and actually humane. I don't deny animal testing was necessary for advancements in the past, but we're at a point were there's a viable alternative that's much better, and we should be working on that.

    Edit: @C-Cab also makes a good point. What's the value of experimenting on a brain in isolation, and to add on, what makes it more humane than experimenting on it while still in an animal?

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  16. Comment on Researchers were able to isolate the brain from the rest of the body of a pig, and kept it alive and functioning for five hours in ~science

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    I can't help but imagine an "I have no mouth, but I must scream" situation. There's no way this could be pleasant, to put it lightly.

    I can't help but imagine an "I have no mouth, but I must scream" situation. There's no way this could be pleasant, to put it lightly.

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  17. Comment on Researchers were able to isolate the brain from the rest of the body of a pig, and kept it alive and functioning for five hours in ~science

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    I really don't follow. How does putting a pig's brain in a jar allow us to do more "humane" animal testing. We should be focusing on organ on a chip technology (which is more accurate than animal...

    I really don't follow. How does putting a pig's brain in a jar allow us to do more "humane" animal testing. We should be focusing on organ on a chip technology (which is more accurate than animal testing mind you), not this sick mad science experiment.

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  18. Comment on Researchers were able to isolate the brain from the rest of the body of a pig, and kept it alive and functioning for five hours in ~science

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    How digustingly cruel. The fact that they were allowed to do something like this makes me sick, and shows how little we care about the lives and suffering of animals in our society. Any scientific...

    How digustingly cruel. The fact that they were allowed to do something like this makes me sick, and shows how little we care about the lives and suffering of animals in our society. Any scientific advancement isn't worth this cost. Animal testing to cure diseases is one thing, but they essentially tortured this pig for fun.

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  19. Comment on Your organic, eco-friendly lifestyle isn't as green as you think in ~enviro

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    I agree with Akir and sparksbet. Take it one day (or even one meal) at a time. It can be really overwhelming to think "I'm never going to eat meat again." It's all about how you frame it. Instead...

    I agree with Akir and sparksbet.

    Take it one day (or even one meal) at a time. It can be really overwhelming to think "I'm never going to eat meat again." It's all about how you frame it. Instead think "today, I'm going to eat vegetarian."

    If you're worried about money, rice and beans go a long way. Combined, they're a complete protein (and have a good amount of iron), and there's so many different rice and bean recipes you can find online, from so many different cultures. They also keep practically forever. There's a reason pretty much every culture has a rice and beans recipe.

    I know you say you don't feel like lentils are enough, but they're actually a great source of iron and protein, and also keep forever. Funny you mention cottage pie, because there are actually a bunch of recipes that make that with lentils, and it's quite delicious in my opinion!

    I also think it really helps to try traditionally vegetarian meals from around the world instead of trying to replace traditionally meat focused dishes. Asia (especially India) and the Mediterranean have tons that you can try out. Try taking your friends to an Indian restaurant or Greek restaurant! Chana masala and falafel are amazing!

    It can take a bit of up front research, but it's entirely doable, and there are plenty of vegans/vegetarians that would love to help you! Like Akir said, it's Veganuary, so maybe try going vegetarian for this month, and see how you do :). Good luck!

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  20. Comment on Your organic, eco-friendly lifestyle isn't as green as you think in ~enviro

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    I be happy to help you with this one. What psychological difficulties were you having?

    For a while I was trying to be fully vegetarian but I think I have low iron and was having trouble with that. I know there are solutions but for now this one is proving more psychologically difficult because it really is day-in-day-out.

    I be happy to help you with this one. What psychological difficulties were you having?

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