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  1. Comment on Youtube channel recommendations 2026 in ~tech

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    Moth Light Media, biology/natural history : https://www.youtube.com/@mothlightmedia1936 Miles K. Donahue, philosophy, podcast style but high quality : https://www.youtube.com/@mileskdonahue Levi...
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  2. Comment on Let's talk orchestrated objective reduction! in ~science

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    Yeah if you could specifically switch off the quantum coherence it would be evidence for the view I think, but that's probably very hard to do (since anesthetics have a lot of effects).

    Yeah if you could specifically switch off the quantum coherence it would be evidence for the view I think, but that's probably very hard to do (since anesthetics have a lot of effects).

    1 vote

  3. Comment on Let's talk orchestrated objective reduction! in ~science

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    To me the biggest issue is what the quantum computation inside of neurons are supposed to explain. As far as I know the non-quantum models of neurons work just fine, so there's not much in the...

    To me the biggest issue is what the quantum computation inside of neurons are supposed to explain. As far as I know the non-quantum models of neurons work just fine, so there's not much in the behavior of single neurons that need explaining. Then we know how neurons communicate between each other and that also doesn't need much explanation, and it also seems dubious quantum states could be transmitted via electrical spikes & neurotransmitter release. If the answer is consciousness, well mere quantum computation in microtubule just doesn't explain consciousness at all so that doesn't help either.

    5 votes

  4. Comment on Looking for audio recording advice in ~hobbies

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    In addition of hardware fixes, you could "get" a copy of Izotope RX 10 or similar and use the de-reverb feature in there, it seems to work quite well. Also check diy booths :...

    In addition of hardware fixes, you could "get" a copy of Izotope RX 10 or similar and use the de-reverb feature in there, it seems to work quite well.

    Also check diy booths : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWgLCPaOAzo

    2 votes

  5. Comment on Crustation - Purple (1997) in ~music

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    A little-known gem from the trip-hop era, still sounds fresh almost 30 years later (damn I'm getting old...).

    A little-known gem from the trip-hop era, still sounds fresh almost 30 years later (damn I'm getting old...).

    1 vote

  7. Comment on Rosalía's LUX is NPR Music's No. 1 album of 2025 in ~music

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    I listened to it a couple of time but it didn't really grab my attention, but at least it's original and quite well done for such a popular artist.

    I listened to it a couple of time but it didn't really grab my attention, but at least it's original and quite well done for such a popular artist.

    1 vote

  8. Comment on Showing Teeth - Labyrinth (2025) in ~music

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    First song from a new trio (guitar, drums + vocals), quite fun. YA YA YA YA !

    First song from a new trio (guitar, drums + vocals), quite fun. YA YA YA YA !

    1 vote

  10. Comment on Games: Your personal year in review for 2025 in ~games

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    I think I only did Bloodborne PC + DLC and Outer Wilds + DLC this year, both 10/10 games. I also started Expedition 33 but didn't got very far with it. I think I'll stick to my strategy of playing...

    I think I only did Bloodborne PC + DLC and Outer Wilds + DLC this year, both 10/10 games. I also started Expedition 33 but didn't got very far with it. I think I'll stick to my strategy of playing games way after their release date.

    5 votes

  11. Comment on The DoorDash problem: how AI browsers are a huge threat to Amazon in ~tech

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    Taking a slightly different view on this : if we want to live in a neo-liberal capitalist society, don't we want a single unified marketplace ? Isn't that the basic foundation that enables...

    Taking a slightly different view on this : if we want to live in a neo-liberal capitalist society, don't we want a single unified marketplace ? Isn't that the basic foundation that enables competition between actors, an open market where you can compare prices and quality ? It seems liberals should be up in arms about it.

    In practice you could have e.g. a public marketplace for the EU (maybe one for goods, one for food, one for services, one for culture), anything you want to sell/give public access needs to be registered and available there. Alternative marketplace could still be available if you want to provide customized experiences.

    3 votes

  12. Comment on The queerness argument against moral realism in ~humanities

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    I usually listen to those while I'm cooking, I find Kane to be super clear while still being rigorous, although he's quite dry and some of his videos are maybe more his personal opinions.

    I usually listen to those while I'm cooking, I find Kane to be super clear while still being rigorous, although he's quite dry and some of his videos are maybe more his personal opinions.

    2 votes

  13. Comment on The queerness argument against moral realism in ~humanities

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    A nice video by Kane Baker on an influential argument against moral realism. The idea is that if there's true moral properties out there in the world, that's kinda weird.

    A nice video by Kane Baker on an influential argument against moral realism. The idea is that if there's true moral properties out there in the world, that's kinda weird.

    7 votes

  15. Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food

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    I do something very similar, for the paste they should have it in most stores but it can get quite confusing with all these paste & sauces.

    I do something very similar, for the paste they should have it in most stores but it can get quite confusing with all these paste & sauces.

    1 vote

  16. Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food

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    I've done mapo tofu a couple of times, I think I've got it now. I also do a chili oil and some veggies with it, it's super addictive. I also did the short ribs from fallows, really good and not...

    I've done mapo tofu a couple of times, I think I've got it now. I also do a chili oil and some veggies with it, it's super addictive.

    I also did the short ribs from fallows, really good and not too hard, although I prepare the meat before serving because it's hard to eat in the place (lots of bones/sinew/fat) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0n2OHlBPcQ

    2 votes

  17. Comment on Lankum – Live at WGBH (2020) in ~music

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    Irish folk music, I love their live album.

    Irish folk music, I love their live album.

    3 votes

  19. Comment on Upgrade desktop to win11 when hardware isn’t supported? in ~tech

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    My windows is 22H2 and IoT LTSC 2021 is 21H2, so I don't think they are identical, but the difference is minor apparently. For the upgrade path, as I understand I could upgrade to windows 11 or...

    My windows is 22H2 and IoT LTSC 2021 is 21H2, so I don't think they are identical, but the difference is minor apparently.

    For the upgrade path, as I understand I could upgrade to windows 11 or windows 11 LTSC, bypassing the requirements if needed, but once you transition to Win10 IoT LTSC that not the case anymore. Although it might be possible to use the same registry tricks to go back to 10 and then 11, not sure.

    2 votes

  20. Comment on Upgrade desktop to win11 when hardware isn’t supported? in ~tech