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  1. Comment on The tech billionaires who want to pave over the universe: Adam Becker’s More Everything Forever in ~society

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    I mean, it's an extreme example, and you are right to call it out cause it doesn't really make sense, but that is the logic. It's ok to ruin the worlds climate with data centers as long as the...

    I mean, it's an extreme example, and you are right to call it out cause it doesn't really make sense, but that is the logic. It's ok to ruin the worlds climate with data centers as long as the computer solves the problems for humanity.

    8 votes

  2. Comment on Mamma mia! ‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ karts $372M+ in global debut, best for Hollywood pic YTD; ‘Project Hail Mary’ on path to half billion in ~movies

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    Yeah. New IP though the authors other super popular book, The Martian, was already adapted and also did well in theatres if I remember correctly.

    Yeah. New IP though the authors other super popular book, The Martian, was already adapted and also did well in theatres if I remember correctly.

    5 votes

  3. Comment on German males under 45 may need military approval for long stays abroad in ~society

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    Yeah I've run into a lot of Germans on hiking trips here and abroad. Hopefully this is a misunderstanding of the new law, cause it certainly sounds like a huge headache.

    Yeah I've run into a lot of Germans on hiking trips here and abroad. Hopefully this is a misunderstanding of the new law, cause it certainly sounds like a huge headache.

    7 votes

  4. Comment on Used electric vehicles are a bargain right now in ~transport

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    Yeah. I believe the Technology Connections guy just put out a video saying that battery life on used EVs is less of a worry point than previously reported. I'm sure a lot of people are looking at...

    Yeah. I believe the Technology Connections guy just put out a video saying that battery life on used EVs is less of a worry point than previously reported.

    I'm sure a lot of people are looking at EVs with the soaring gas prices.

    23 votes

  5. Comment on German males under 45 may need military approval for long stays abroad in ~society

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    Forgive me for being an uniformed American, but why would males under 45 have to report it if they were NOT part of the volunteer service? Like I get if you sign up for volunteer military service,...

    Forgive me for being an uniformed American, but why would males under 45 have to report it if they were NOT part of the volunteer service?

    Like I get if you sign up for volunteer military service, that the military kinda needs to know where you may be. That makes sense. But even if you don't sign up for it? Like the US draft doesn't know or care where you are, they would just send notice to your place of permanent residence.

    15 votes

  6. Comment on Britain mandates heat pumps and solar panels in new homes from 2028 in ~enviro

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    Yeah, especially cause if you put them on the roof, they often times mandate getting a new roof so you won't have to rip the solar panels up to fix the roof in 5 years. Wish I could justify the...

    Yeah, especially cause if you put them on the roof, they often times mandate getting a new roof so you won't have to rip the solar panels up to fix the roof in 5 years. Wish I could justify the cost myself right now.

    7 votes

  7. Comment on Phil Spencer is leaving Microsoft/Xbox in ~games

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    Yeah, that was always going to be a higher end product, probably to save on optimization time to get Xbox titles running on it easier. What I don't get is why they thought it would make a splash...

    Yeah, that was always going to be a higher end product, probably to save on optimization time to get Xbox titles running on it easier.

    What I don't get is why they thought it would make a splash in the market. It was so much more expensive than the Switch or Steam Deck, and its not like Xbox has titles to push console sales.

    I really don't want to see Xbox die, but it certainly has been sick for a long while now. Mismanagement and multiple big title flops seem to have never been figured out.

    3 votes

  8. Comment on Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month in ~tech

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    Yeah. Maybe this will be the event that launches some competition? I can only hope.

    Yeah. Maybe this will be the event that launches some competition? I can only hope.

    2 votes

  9. Comment on Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month in ~tech

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    Does anyone have good alternatives? I am very happy with the discord I've built for my friends, but this is ridiculous. Also sorry, I've commented a bit but I don't know my way around tagging a post.

    Does anyone have good alternatives? I am very happy with the discord I've built for my friends, but this is ridiculous.

    Also sorry, I've commented a bit but I don't know my way around tagging a post.

    20 votes

  11. Comment on What's good in modern flashlights/headlamps? in ~hobbies

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    Just got add to the conversation, as someone who has done way too much hiking at night, I love my cheap energizer rechargeable headlamp. The green and red settings are great, as others mentioned....

    Just got add to the conversation, as someone who has done way too much hiking at night, I love my cheap energizer rechargeable headlamp. The green and red settings are great, as others mentioned. Green especially gives you more color distinction at night than red, while still using less battery and being less obnoxious than a white light.

    If you are still worried about battery backups, I highly recommend bringing one! I hike with two 10000ma backup batteries. They keep my phone, headphones and headlamp fully charged, while not being bigger than a phone.

    3 votes

  12. Comment on Ian McKellen does relevant Shakespeare on Stephen Colbert in ~society

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    Damn that sucks if they cut it for time, it was a moving performance. I love Ian Mckellen, and wish more saw this recitation. It's very relevant.

    Damn that sucks if they cut it for time, it was a moving performance. I love Ian Mckellen, and wish more saw this recitation. It's very relevant.

    5 votes

  13. Comment on Resist and Unsubscribe in ~society

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    It's not uncommon for a game company that is profitable to be bought and sold by bigger companies that want to tap into that profit, then drop it when they find a bigger return. If it's happened a...

    It's not uncommon for a game company that is profitable to be bought and sold by bigger companies that want to tap into that profit, then drop it when they find a bigger return. If it's happened a lot without impacting the game, I wouldn't worry.

    3 votes

  14. Comment on Helldivers 2 – Galactic Offensive | Trailer in ~games

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    Man, I want to get excited for Helldivers and play it again, but the hidden nerfs and buggy gameplay burned me out a few months ago. When it works, it's great! But a lot of my friends stopped...

    Man, I want to get excited for Helldivers and play it again, but the hidden nerfs and buggy gameplay burned me out a few months ago. When it works, it's great! But a lot of my friends stopped playing and it's less fun with randoms.

    3 votes

  15. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    Atomic Heart: this game had some controversy when it first launched, but it was quickly forgotten, and I kinda see why. Got it on sale for super cheap, and was looking for a BioShock esque game to...

    Atomic Heart: this game had some controversy when it first launched, but it was quickly forgotten, and I kinda see why. Got it on sale for super cheap, and was looking for a BioShock esque game to play. It's just mostly very meh. The English voice actor isn't very good, I'm currently playing with Ukrainian voices and somehow that makes the main character less of an asshole to those around him. The gameplay is ok, but the fact that the robots get endlessly repaired/ respawn means I avoid a lot of fights just to not get bored/ frustrated, and the stealth options are not overwhelming.

    Morrowind: I'm back baby! Played this game for the first time last year or so, and loved it. Intentionally didn't complete every quest so I'd have stuff to go back to. Now I'm trying to finish the Tribunal DLC to see what that's all about. It's not as good as the base game so far imo, as I'm mostly stuck in the sewers and most enemies are just artificially hard. I get they have to do something to challenge late game characters though. The Bosmer in full ebony armor has been kicking my ass but I'll kill him eventually.

    Persona 3 Reload Episode Aigis: I love P3R, it's my favorite Atlus game so far, but this DLC has been a slog of tough combat (as I was warned) so I've been taking it slow. I like the story ideas they've got cooking, just wish there was more story and a little less combat.

    7 votes

  16. Comment on US Democrats successfully strip all anti-trans riders from final appropriations bills in ~lgbt

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    I can't believe this actually worked out. I was so sure my fellow Americans were going to be thrown under the bus and forgotten. I'm kinda in disbelief. Well done.

    I can't believe this actually worked out. I was so sure my fellow Americans were going to be thrown under the bus and forgotten. I'm kinda in disbelief. Well done.

    19 votes

  17. Comment on Deep Rock Galactic | Season 06 narrated trailer – 29th January 2026 on Steam in ~games

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    I loved my time in Deep Rock, even if it got very repetitive. The hide and seek mini game helped a lot. I was under the impression that they had moved on to their next game? I'm surprised to see...

    I loved my time in Deep Rock, even if it got very repetitive. The hide and seek mini game helped a lot. I was under the impression that they had moved on to their next game? I'm surprised to see another season.

    1 vote

  18. Comment on The birth of the internet, according to Jon Bois in ~humanities.history

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    The Bob Emergency has got to be in my top 5 YouTube videos. It genuinely has me hoping for more Bobs to enter sports, which is an insane thing to hope for.

    The Bob Emergency has got to be in my top 5 YouTube videos. It genuinely has me hoping for more Bobs to enter sports, which is an insane thing to hope for.

    6 votes

  19. Comment on The birth of the internet, according to Jon Bois in ~humanities.history

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    I thought this series was just a hit piece on Samuel Morse. It turns into something so much greater. Loved it. Listened to it twice now. Jon Bois is a story teller that cannot be beat.

    I thought this series was just a hit piece on Samuel Morse. It turns into something so much greater. Loved it. Listened to it twice now. Jon Bois is a story teller that cannot be beat.

    4 votes

  20. Comment on How many trees are there in Skyrim? in ~games

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    Agreed! I was totally low. Its been awhile since I played Skyrim though. And the charity drive was very nice. Looks like we will be waiting a bit for the next video, but at the rate he's been...

    Agreed! I was totally low. Its been awhile since I played Skyrim though. And the charity drive was very nice.

    Looks like we will be waiting a bit for the next video, but at the rate he's been putting out videos, I hope he enjoys his time off and avoids burnout.

    5 votes