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  1. Comment on What if we discover the answers of the Universe, eliminate cancer, halt aging. What's next? in ~humanities

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    Similar to Altered Carbon in a sense?

    Similar to Altered Carbon in a sense?

    8 votes

  2. Comment on Startups want to geoengineer a cooler planet. With few rules, experts see big risks. in ~enviro

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    I’m pretty sure he thought your comment was sarcastically making fun of what was said initially regarding the volcanic materials in the atmosphere

    I’m pretty sure he thought your comment was sarcastically making fun of what was said initially regarding the volcanic materials in the atmosphere

    5 votes

  3. Comment on Kroger’s panopticon: Making criminals of grocery shoppers in ~tech

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    Thanks, wow yeah that’s actually ridiculous now that you mention it. I had noticed early on you didn’t have to buy multiple to get discounts, but when you list it all out yeah it’s totally to...

    Thanks, wow yeah that’s actually ridiculous now that you mention it. I had noticed early on you didn’t have to buy multiple to get discounts, but when you list it all out yeah it’s totally to manipulate

    2 votes

  4. Comment on I just switched to an iPhone, what should I do to make the most of this change? in ~tech

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    I have actually thought that about Apple Maps for quite some time now. It’s kind of ironic however, as my friends still using Google maps laugh at Apple Maps based navigation, because of the...

    I have actually thought that about Apple Maps for quite some time now. It’s kind of ironic however, as my friends still using Google maps laugh at Apple Maps based navigation, because of the various issues reported around the time it was first released. Such as telling those tourists to drive into a lake in Australia (which, is like totally on them LMAO)

    2 votes

  5. Comment on Kroger’s panopticon: Making criminals of grocery shoppers in ~tech

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    I get what you’re saying, but can you elaborate on how the process tags are designed to confuse? I shop nearly exclusively at a Texas based store (H-E-B) which tends to cost slightly more, but...

    I get what you’re saying, but can you elaborate on how the process tags are designed to confuse? I shop nearly exclusively at a Texas based store (H-E-B) which tends to cost slightly more, but there’s no confusion and the store is always adequately staffed

    The rare times I shop at Kroger, there are sometimes two prices on labels I have noticed (like normal versus buying with a rewards card versus buying X quantity), but I’ve never had issues discerning what the actual prices are. I can’t even fathom the idea of putting something in my cart without being confident in the cost

    On the very rare occasions where maybe I grabbed an item that was misplaced (and therefore more expensive) I simply tell the cashier that I don’t want to ring that up, and they put it behind the register for an employee to return later. I don’t feel like an asshole in the slightest lmao it’s not my fault it happened, so I have the right to say “no thanks”

    6 votes

  6. Comment on I just switched to an iPhone, what should I do to make the most of this change? in ~tech

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    Charging the watch is really not as bad as it seems. I throw mine on the charger when showering and by the time I’m ready it’s generally charged up all the way

    Charging the watch is really not as bad as it seems. I throw mine on the charger when showering and by the time I’m ready it’s generally charged up all the way

    1 vote

  7. Comment on I just switched to an iPhone, what should I do to make the most of this change? in ~tech

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    For the privacy shortcut, I assume that’s “when these apps are opened and your face is not detected” or something? If not, how do you personally open the apps?

    For the privacy shortcut, I assume that’s “when these apps are opened and your face is not detected” or something?

    If not, how do you personally open the apps?

    1 vote

  8. Comment on You don't need to document everything in ~tech

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    I think you make some strong points and I totally agree with the scientific aspects, although you have overextended your points on some of the discussion topics in my opinion I have never been...

    I think you make some strong points and I totally agree with the scientific aspects, although you have overextended your points on some of the discussion topics in my opinion

    • I have never been distracted at a concert or fireworks show by the people around me holding their phones up. In fact, I rarely pay attention to others while I'm at a large event like those, so this point is actually incredibly subjective. I don't tend to record things at concerts either, except for when artists play one of my favorite songs and I do end up watching those again myself. Sure, there are recordings on youtube (many thousands), but the one I recorded myself will always take me back to that moment and remind me of the experience. Something that simply "living in the moment" is unable to do. (As an aside, I imagine the people advocating against holding a phone in the air now, would have undoubtedly had issue with people holding lighters up in the air a few decades ago)
    • I record stuff for myself most of the time, and even when I'm not recording for just me, I might still snap a video to send to a friend that also really enjoys that artist but was not able to attend. 90% of the general population might not care about my video or pictures, but 90% of my friend group do
    • Again, I think you're missing the significance of reviewing something you captured yourself, versus that which you find online. Sure, there will likely be higher quality versions available, but the imperfections in your personal media will always take you back to that moment to a great extent than anything you would find online. You took that photo/video yourself with your camera in your hand, and if you're taking it on an iphone with Live Photos you will also get a short video/audio clip from it that will further help you relive that moment
    17 votes

  9. Comment on Suggestions on how to secure reasonable US Taylor Swift - Eras Tour tickets? in ~music

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    I have actually! It was a good production, but I can tell for her it would mean a great deal more to actually be there Thanks for the suggestion about checking subreddits. I haven’t really been...

    I have actually! It was a good production, but I can tell for her it would mean a great deal more to actually be there

    Thanks for the suggestion about checking subreddits. I haven’t really been back to Reddit since the great debacle occurred, but this is important enough to her to warrant me creating a new account for such a purpose 😅

    3 votes

  10. Comment on Suggestions on how to secure reasonable US Taylor Swift - Eras Tour tickets? in ~music

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    Damn, I'm sad to hear that (even though I kind of knew it was a thing) I absolutely HATE the thought of buying from a reseller :(

    Damn, I'm sad to hear that (even though I kind of knew it was a thing)

    I absolutely HATE the thought of buying from a reseller :(

    5 votes

  11. Suggestions on how to secure reasonable US Taylor Swift - Eras Tour tickets?

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    Hi everyone, I haven't seen a post like this before, but figured I would give it a shot (since it doesn't look like the rules/Code of Contact prohibit it) My fiancée is a huge fan of Taylor Swift,...

    Hi everyone, I haven't seen a post like this before, but figured I would give it a shot (since it doesn't look like the rules/Code of Contact prohibit it)

    My fiancée is a huge fan of Taylor Swift, and although I'm mostly indifferent, seeing this concert is a big deal to her, but with the way US ticket sales are through Ticketmaster scalpers are off the charts, charging like $2000/ticket which is ridiculous

    I was wondering if any other users here in the US (or North America) might have suggestions on where I could go, or what I could do to find tickets for us that might be more affordable. Most of the shows I go to now use DICE, which prevents scalping but clearly that's not the case with this show

    I understand that her music may not be everyone here's forte (it's really not mine) but this would mean the world to her (fiancée) so I'm eager to find a way to make it happen

    Thank you!

    12 votes

  12. Comment on Alien: Romulus | Official teaser trailer in ~movies

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    I never actually watched covenant, but I did enjoy the look and feel to prometheus. I tend to give plot holes less criticism than other people, because to me sci-fi is already fiction. It doesn't...

    I never actually watched covenant, but I did enjoy the look and feel to prometheus. I tend to give plot holes less criticism than other people, because to me sci-fi is already fiction. It doesn't have to 100% make sense

    3 votes

  13. Comment on Solar viewer for the upcoming eclipse in ~space

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    The instructions are great! I love coming across prints where the author was clearly this thorough. When I print it, I'll be sure to upload a make :)

    The instructions are great! I love coming across prints where the author was clearly this thorough. When I print it, I'll be sure to upload a make :)

    2 votes

  14. Comment on Black LGBTQ+ youth need spaces that embrace them fully, researchers say in ~lgbt

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    Thanks, I missed that. Much better to emphasize including all backgrounds in the existent spaces

    Thanks, I missed that. Much better to emphasize including all backgrounds in the existent spaces

    2 votes

  15. Comment on Black LGBTQ+ youth need spaces that embrace them fully, researchers say in ~lgbt

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    I get what they’re saying, but it’s kind of full circle back to segregation in a sense isn’t it?

    I get what they’re saying, but it’s kind of full circle back to segregation in a sense isn’t it?

    1 vote

  16. Comment on India electrified 45% of its railway network in just five years in ~transport

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    Offtopic, but what's with that comment box? I don't think I've seen that on other posts. Did you do that yourself? Always enjoy your commentary on transportation related things btw

    Offtopic, but what's with that comment box? I don't think I've seen that on other posts. Did you do that yourself?

    Always enjoy your commentary on transportation related things btw

    1 vote

  17. Comment on Michael "BrolyLegs" Begum, competitive Street Fighter player with arthrogryposis, passed away at 35 in ~games

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    That was not at all what I was expecting. Super cool! And good on him for being able to do all that, that rules What's the salt for though?

    That was not at all what I was expecting. Super cool! And good on him for being able to do all that, that rules

    What's the salt for though?

    2 votes

  18. Comment on Solar viewer for the upcoming eclipse in ~space

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    This is super cool! I’ve been looking for an excuse to warm my Ender 3v2 up lately haha

    This is super cool!

    I’ve been looking for an excuse to warm my Ender 3v2 up lately haha

    3 votes

  19. Comment on California judge rules lawsuit over Apple AirTag stalking claims can proceed in ~tech

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    As someone that really enjoys something like an AirTag, I wonder what the end result of this will be. My fiancée almost relies on them to keep track of her keys and wallet lol

    As someone that really enjoys something like an AirTag, I wonder what the end result of this will be. My fiancée almost relies on them to keep track of her keys and wallet lol

    6 votes

  20. Comment on Positive (personal) news discussion? in ~talk

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    I was finally able to have my residency research manuscript published to pubmed in the past week!

    I was finally able to have my residency research manuscript published to pubmed in the past week!

    15 votes