Sycamore's recent activity
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Comment on Lost in a sea of HVAC in ~life.home_improvement
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Comment on Smartphone recommendations? in ~tech
Sycamore Link ParentLooks like you're correct im outdating myself! Only the Zenphone Ultra is availableLooks like you're correct im outdating myself! Only the Zenphone Ultra is available
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Comment on Smartphone recommendations? in ~tech
Sycamore Link3.5years doesn't seem thaat old. I don't have a Sony, but I've had bluetooth issues where audio quality drops around the same spot i walk through during my commute. It was a strange phenomenon but...3.5years doesn't seem thaat old.
I don't have a Sony, but I've had bluetooth issues where audio quality drops around the same spot i walk through during my commute. It was a strange phenomenon but i had to assume there was some kind of interfering signals. Wonder if thats your issue?
In any case, try the Asus Zenphone - i think it meets all your requirements listed.
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Comment on Do you prefer chunky or smooth peanut butter? in ~food
Sycamore LinkTeddy's 100%. I like both Smooth or Chucky but smooth preferred only cause its easier to spread.Teddy's 100%. I like both Smooth or Chucky but smooth preferred only cause its easier to spread.
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Comment on US landlords want to be paid for pandemic losses and hope to reach a deal with the Donald Trump administration in ~finance
Sycamore Link ParentThanks for the ping @gary ! A good reminder that real-estate is not risk-free.. (i did somewhat consider investing in real estate thinking it was reasonably safe but not wanting to be a landlord...Thanks for the ping @gary ! A good reminder that real-estate is not risk-free.. (i did somewhat consider investing in real estate thinking it was reasonably safe but not wanting to be a landlord was the major reason to avoid... )
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Comment on Are there alternative ways to invest savings? in ~finance
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Comment on Are there alternative ways to invest savings? in ~finance
Sycamore Link ParentNot sure but what are some of the higher risk ones you're referring to?Not sure but what are some of the higher risk ones you're referring to?
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Comment on Are there alternative ways to invest savings? in ~finance
Sycamore Link ParentOnly up to 250,000 or so typically. Not that I have that much saved right now. But in general I want to have options.Only up to 250,000 or so typically. Not that I have that much saved right now. But in general I want to have options.
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Comment on Are there alternative ways to invest savings? in ~finance
Sycamore Link ParentYes... I don't want to play this game but I also don't want to loseYes... I don't want to play this game but I also don't want to lose ðŸ«
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Comment on Are there alternative ways to invest savings? in ~finance
Sycamore Link ParentGood points. I do try to minimize the amount of funds in a big bank HYSE and more towards a mutual bank CDs that are supporting local businessees. But its also risky to store all my savings in a...Good points.
I do try to minimize the amount of funds in a big bank HYSE and more towards a mutual bank CDs that are supporting local businessees. But its also risky to store all my savings in a local bank.
Alternatives that are on par with stock market growth may not really exist under capitalsm - but i really wish there is something somewhat comparable.
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Comment on Are there alternative ways to invest savings? in ~finance
Sycamore Link ParentHmm interesting idea, but having to manage something like that makes me a bit uncomfortable. Seems like it'll add a weird flavor to a relationship...Hmm interesting idea, but having to manage something like that makes me a bit uncomfortable. Seems like it'll add a weird flavor to a relationship...
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Comment on Are there alternative ways to invest savings? in ~finance
Sycamore Link ParentSorry - yes, something more ethical. Updated the postSorry - yes, something more ethical. Updated the post
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Are there alternative ways to invest savings?
What are some ways to grow your savings without investing it into the stock market/401k? In short, I don't want my savings to fund giant corporations. It seems like most mutual funds can't exist...
What are some ways to grow your savings without investing it into the stock market/401k?
In short, I don't want my savings to fund giant corporations. It seems like most mutual funds can't exist without a portfolio of such corporations despite calling themselves green or ethical.
I've been storing funds in CDs or HYSEs but wondering if there are any other avenues.
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What are your go-to meals that you cook?
Specifically looking for quick/low effort/beginner friendly meals either for lunch or dinner. Ideally on the veg heavy & healthier side. Bonus if pantry-friendly. But not limited to any of the above!
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Comment on How to find (a) new music (community)? in ~music
Sycamore LinkI discovered this website that plots every known genre (via Spotify) on a scatterplot (w song snippets as an example). Its quite fascinating and will likely help you understand what kinds of sound...I discovered this website that plots every known genre (via Spotify) on a scatterplot (w song snippets as an example). Its quite fascinating and will likely help you understand what kinds of sound you haven't explored yet!
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Comment on The center has a bias in ~tech
Sycamore LinkOne of the major mainstream criticisms I hold is the very abstract ones around the environmental, social implications and disgust around the hype even with these negative impacts known. And if you...One of the major mainstream criticisms I hold is the very abstract ones around the environmental, social implications and disgust around the hype even with these negative impacts known.
And if you take those concerns as a moral issue like I do - it feels wrong to use AI agents/LLMs at all. To support and use a tool that is essentially accelerating the climate crisis as an environmentalist would be totally unprincipled.
So even if abstract, i don't think its necessarily missing anything in its criticism. Unless somehow data centers and chip production are produced with 100% clean energy & materials. The actual performance of AI and experience using it become irrelevant.
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Comment on Falling demand for cardboard boxes — long a proxy for consumer spending — is raising concerns about the US economy in ~finance
Sycamore LinkI'd wish metrics like these would be taken as people buying less stuff, going for used, and producing less waste etc. Nevertheless, its an interesting proxy.I'd wish metrics like these would be taken as people buying less stuff, going for used, and producing less waste etc.
Nevertheless, its an interesting proxy.
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Comment on Are there any small Android phones comparable to the size of an iPhone 12 mini? in ~tech
Sycamore LinkBought the Zenphone 10 with the same intent of looking for a smaller Android couple years ago. Its a pretty average phone, but I stopped caring about specs and more about useabililty. Been...Bought the Zenphone 10 with the same intent of looking for a smaller Android couple years ago.
Its a pretty average phone, but I stopped caring about specs and more about useabililty. Been satisfied with it so far.
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Comment on That one study that proves developers using AI are deluded in ~tech
Sycamore (edited )LinkI read this post, then subsequently read this other post about how AI models are financially unsustainable. Essentially AI models are much cheaper to use now, than they will likely be in the near...I read this post, then subsequently read this other post about how AI models are financially unsustainable. Essentially AI models are much cheaper to use now, than they will likely be in the near future (if they want a profitable business model which currently they are not). Users will get sucked in now while its accessible and build a reliance on these tools. Then have to bear the costs when prices will inevitably rise. It will be expensive - AI tools are inherently unaffordable for the masses.
So while i could understand the argument that they are useful tools to some now - you may not be able to actually afford it in the future. This is what i imagine will burst the AI bubble. Will folks be prepared for that?
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Comment on The Uncensored Library - where censored words find a safe haven inside Minecraft in ~society
Sycamore LinkI don't play Minecraft but found this super intriguing. Has anyone explored this Library? Anything you've discovered or learned that you'd like to share?I don't play Minecraft but found this super intriguing. Has anyone explored this Library? Anything you've discovered or learned that you'd like to share?
I was experiencing a similar situation where I had asked for a central system conversion but they proposed mini split heat pumps. I ended up agreeing and ended up going mini split. I accepted the fact that aethestics should not have to trump performance, comfort, and control. And i was generally happy with the result. You kinda get used to it hanging on the wall.
I wasn't upgrading a house tho, just a condo.
Side note-
One reason why they avoid converting heating only duct systems into a cooling and heating duct systems is because the existing ductwork would be sized too small for the latter. You need more air to cool the house than to heat it (Primarily bc there's always people or equipment generating heat that you need to cool down vs. something generating cold to heat up).
So you would need to push more air in the ducts which will cause the fan to work harder and cause more noise than if the ducts were rightly sized.