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  1. Comment on Are we really engineers? (2021) in ~engineering

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    It is indeed hard to break into. I'd be curious to see the amount of biomedical engineering graduates that actually go on to engineer biomedical products. I think it's in part because the rate of...

    It is indeed hard to break into. I'd be curious to see the amount of biomedical engineering graduates that actually go on to engineer biomedical products. I think it's in part because the rate of innovation is comparatively low in this area (less need for large teams) and that the ratio of engineer:support roles is also much lower (less people creating, more people documenting, validating, monitoring, etc.). I suppose money is also a big factor here, med tech isn't the most lucrative industry.

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  2. Comment on Are we really engineers? (2021) in ~engineering

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    For biomedical engineering I feel like the field is far too broad and undeveloped to warrant a certification at this time. The field servicing of medical equipment is a specific domain within it...

    For biomedical engineering I feel like the field is far too broad and undeveloped to warrant a certification at this time. The field servicing of medical equipment is a specific domain within it that warrants certification but I believe this is already covered by manufacturer training for example a Phillips CT scanner repair certification.

    Other domains like the design of medical devices end up relying on principles of the traditional engineering functions more than anything specifically biomedical. There are of course unique challenges on the biomedical side but they're highly specific to the device type and its intended use.

    And then there are people like me who study biomedical engineering and end up in quality and regulatory or other business functions where specific engineering knowledge is useful but not strictly required.

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  3. Comment on Candy Crush, Tinder, MyFitnessPal: See the thousands of apps hijacked to spy on your location in ~tech

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    Do you use Three Cheers for Tildes? I just started using that tracker you mentioned (thank you) and it's calling out Three Cheers a ton. Maybe because of the webpages that are linked from Tildes.

    Do you use Three Cheers for Tildes? I just started using that tracker you mentioned (thank you) and it's calling out Three Cheers a ton. Maybe because of the webpages that are linked from Tildes.

  4. Comment on The day Google killed the Pixel 4a in ~tech

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    Yeah I have the same behavior where that line for the date persists even if At A Glance is turned off. There's so many little things like that with pixels that make me think they just don't commit...

    Yeah I have the same behavior where that line for the date persists even if At A Glance is turned off. There's so many little things like that with pixels that make me think they just don't commit enough thought to the UX. Still think they're the best android line though.

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  5. Comment on What do you do to secure your Linux server when exposing ports to the internet? in ~tech

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    I'm so clueless on this stuff that I take strategies that completely avoid forwarding ports. This cluelessness will be apparent in the following text. The two solutions that I'm aware of are...

    I'm so clueless on this stuff that I take strategies that completely avoid forwarding ports. This cluelessness will be apparent in the following text.

    The two solutions that I'm aware of are Tailscale, which lets you create a virtual LAN that you can connect to from anywhere but requires an app and login, and then Cloudflare Tunnel which can authenticate users to an email whitelist and has a good free tier. I believe both of these completely negate risks related to open ports on the web. I currently use Tailscale to access a home server and enjoy it but wish I could more easily share it with friends.

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  6. Comment on App that asks “Why?” every time you unlock your phone in ~tech

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    The difference with a wallpaper is that you don't get the forced interaction. A wallpaper can be ignored but even this one additional swipe is enough to spark more of a thought for me and actually...

    The difference with a wallpaper is that you don't get the forced interaction. A wallpaper can be ignored but even this one additional swipe is enough to spark more of a thought for me and actually impede the unproductive impulse to go scroll for serotonin.

    I'm gonna stick with it but I could see this pop-up getting in my way at an inopportune time and leading me to uninstall.

    At the end of the day, all of these intentional inconvenience solutions don't seem to work out as well as their ideals. I have a friend who's tried jelly star as a minimal phone and several other alternatives but through him I can see how these products alone can never spark change and how the inconvenience is genuinely life impacting in select circumstances (not severely, but enough to question why one is taking this path).

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  7. Comment on Jump Ship | Official gameplay explainer trailer in ~games

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    This looks really fun but I'm having a hard time imagining how 4 players will be able to handle all of this. I'm guessing that automation will be a big part of the progression? Otherwise it seems...

    This looks really fun but I'm having a hard time imagining how 4 players will be able to handle all of this. I'm guessing that automation will be a big part of the progression? Otherwise it seems like piloting, scanning for enemies, manning turrets, fire fighting, going out on the deck with rockets, and presumably other activities like repairs and fighting boarding enemies will turn this into a chaotic mess (which some people certainly enjoy like those cooking frenzy games). Personally, my enjoyment would be limited if combat meant running from problem to problem with no way to be creative or play in my style. Especially knowing my friends, there's no way the collective ADHD would thrive.

    On a positive note, leaving the ship and exploring loot sites both in space and on planets seems incredible. I love that vibe from lethal company and think there is so much potential there.

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  8. Comment on Apple’s AirPods Pro hearing health features are as good as they sound in ~health

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    A regulatory topic! The hearing aid software got granted a De Novo which is FDAs pathway for devices that create a new product type. It's mainly just an administrative difference from the normal...

    A regulatory topic! The hearing aid software got granted a De Novo which is FDAs pathway for devices that create a new product type. It's mainly just an administrative difference from the normal way to clear a lower risk (Class 2) medical device which is a 510k submission. You can read a public summary of what they submitted here for technical and regulatory details.

    I don't see mention of the protection feature but that may be a valid regulatory strategy. It's not like other noise cancelling devices are getting FDA clearance even if they're rated for concerts.

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  9. Comment on How do I recover from burnout? in ~health.mental

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    Glad to hear it's something you've made some progress on. I work remote too and have a variety of thoughts on its detrimental effects on my anxiety when outside. One example is how often I...

    Glad to hear it's something you've made some progress on. I work remote too and have a variety of thoughts on its detrimental effects on my anxiety when outside. One example is how often I encounter people with social skills that are lightyears ahead of mine which makes it hard to even keep up. Another is how distracted I am by things like people walking by or new noises. Nonetheless, it's an overall huge boon for my happiness and well-being.

    I've also had ambitions to work outside but unfortunately it's just impractical most of the time. It takes time, makes calls difficult, and is super inefficient for work that benefits from large monitors like spreadsheets. With some strategic prioritization, I suppose one could create a day of the week where the workload is cafe friendly. Like you, any amount of work stress would completely eliminate my desire to try this.

    Fortunately, I feel like job searching has many sub tasks that can be done casually in a variety of environments. It could even be good mental preparation for when you land a job and want to work outside.

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  10. Comment on How do I recover from burnout? in ~health.mental

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    I see that you mentioned not leaving the house for some long stints there. While work could be a trigger leading you to do that, I would consider exploring other reasons that enable work to have...

    I see that you mentioned not leaving the house for some long stints there. While work could be a trigger leading you to do that, I would consider exploring other reasons that enable work to have that effect on you. I say this because I don't think that's a typical manifestation of burnout and to me, a non expert in anything relevant, this suggests something like anxiety or depression that could be treated.

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  11. Comment on OpenAI is a bad business in ~tech

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    I have no expertise in the world of tax but I'll say that I think that there's a ton of misinformation about what companies can write off as donations. I don't believe it's "every dollar spent on...

    I have no expertise in the world of tax but I'll say that I think that there's a ton of misinformation about what companies can write off as donations. I don't believe it's "every dollar spent on donation is one less dollar of tax."

    On a business/finance note, OpenAI would have been purchasable by any player in the space while it was operating. It's not as if they can just decline any potential buyer until Microsoft is ready to buy their stake. When a compelling offer is made, the company has a fiduciary responsibility to accept it and can otherwise face shareholder lawsuits (Twitter was essentially put into this scenario). So this would've been a pretty huge risk by Microsoft.

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  12. Comment on Decades later, John Romero looks back at the birth of the first-person shooter in ~games

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    Huh that fact makes it even more interesting that Action Button, who I believe has the same condition, created this massive review video of Doom. Funnily, I didn't think he mentioned that John...

    Huh that fact makes it even more interesting that Action Button, who I believe has the same condition, created this massive review video of Doom. Funnily, I didn't think he mentioned that John also had this condition.

  13. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~food

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    I'm not who you asked but I agree with both points, more importantly the first. The pipedream of AI that I cling to is the potential to replace menial work and free humans up to do more...

    I'm not who you asked but I agree with both points, more importantly the first. The pipedream of AI that I cling to is the potential to replace menial work and free humans up to do more interesting or creative things. Working in fast food sucks and I don't wish it on anyone so the idea that we can eliminate some of those jobs is great. To the original comment's point, it's only great if this person has guaranteed income or another job.

    As for the second, I feel it's nicer to order from a kiosk on days where I'm feeling more anxious and while I haven't personally ordered by voice to an AI assistant I can imagine that it's a similar level of comfort.

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  14. Comment on 2024 European election results in ~society

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    I saw some headlines that Spain's youth population voting patterns are becoming increasingly divided by gender. I remember reading a lot of great points on Tildes about how young men are...

    I saw some headlines that Spain's youth population voting patterns are becoming increasingly divided by gender. I remember reading a lot of great points on Tildes about how young men are struggling to find their place in a changing society and looking for easy answers that far-right politics offer.

    I imagine this is particularly difficult in Spain which is a very patriarchal society historically but has a strong and rebellious youth.

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  15. Comment on Just wanna talk about drinking less in ~talk

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    I think it's great that you're taking the time to think through your situation and even if it feels like all you've written down is a ramble/rant I think it still moves you forward in your...

    I think it's great that you're taking the time to think through your situation and even if it feels like all you've written down is a ramble/rant I think it still moves you forward in your understanding of your situation. It's ironic to me that addiction/habits are so strong yet they really get us in the most mundane moments like when we're bored. It's not some great struggle where we fight for our lives, it's just a constant pull.

    Let me add another recommendation for tea to the pile. However, I specifically recommend gongfu tea. Gongfu is a style where you steep tea several times in small quantities and appreciate the flavor development through each steep. It's meditative, hands on, and rewarding to experience the different possible flavors. On flavors, the range is honestly incredible. Oolong teas can offer a strong mineral flavor with toastyness brought on from the roasting process or they can have none of those and be vegetal or even savory. White tea can be perfumey or floral or almost taste like honey. There are of course many other kinds and possible flavors. In gongfu, tea is mostly pure Chinese tea leaves which makes it much better than Western teas in terms of lower sweetness. A potential downside is obviously the caffeine. Apparently herbal teas are not a good fit for this style of brewing.

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  16. Comment on If you had up to US$250 to get one person into a hobby you're interested in, what would you do to get them started? in ~hobbies

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    I agree on holding off for the water backpack. My opinion is that needing water during any run under an hour is a sign that you weren't hydrated before the run. I feel like making room for a basic...

    I agree on holding off for the water backpack. My opinion is that needing water during any run under an hour is a sign that you weren't hydrated before the run.

    I feel like making room for a basic running watch or fitness tracker could be good. Having tangible metrics is really motivating especially at the beginning when improving is easy. On the flip side, it can be demoralizing to be shown the very slow pace that is needed at the beginning. I'm currently trying to figure out where I stand with fitness tracking, I probably put too much weight on it.

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  17. Comment on Wisconsin lawsuit settlement makes new emails public regarding pro Donald Trump fake electors scheme in 2020 in ~society

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    Well here's to continuing to hope that we see some justice served in all of this. I feel like the long term game for the defendants here is to get far enough away from that election that it now...

    Well here's to continuing to hope that we see some justice served in all of this. I feel like the long term game for the defendants here is to get far enough away from that election that it now feels like "bringing up old dirt" and public sentiment shifts towards wanting peace and stability instead of reliving these events.

    That's a cool website, do you read it often? Gonna bookmark it and start following stories.

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  18. Comment on Looking for recipes or advice for making a Spanish omelette/Spanish tortilla in ~food

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    I have a lot of ties to Spain and have definitely experienced how difficult it is to recreate this seemingly simple dish. Unlike you, I've accepted that I'll just have to enjoy it made by others....

    I have a lot of ties to Spain and have definitely experienced how difficult it is to recreate this seemingly simple dish. Unlike you, I've accepted that I'll just have to enjoy it made by others. When made correctly, it is phenomenal.

    Maybe try Spanish legend Jose Andres's technique? His restaurant chain Jaleo has a recipe here.

    More than anything, I think this is something you make many times until you understand the variables. Consider saving the two cups of olive oil for frying. Spaniards filter it and store it for reuse since frying doesn't need pristine oil.

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  19. Comment on Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix 2024 - Results in ~sports.motorsports

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    Wow that bit about KMag is crazy, I didn't know they could total up to a ban. Felt like we were hearing a verdict every 3 minutes on a penalty for him. Lots of strange racing lines from many...

    Wow that bit about KMag is crazy, I didn't know they could total up to a ban. Felt like we were hearing a verdict every 3 minutes on a penalty for him. Lots of strange racing lines from many drivers throughout the race. I wonder if there was a reason for that.

    Really happy for Norris and overall found it to be a very entertaining race weekend. It was heartwarming to see the other drivers congratulating him. Hopefully McLaren can keep this pace moving forward.

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  20. Comment on US drug control agency will move to reclassify marijuana in a historic shift, AP sources say in ~society

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    What perhaps annoys me the most out of all of this is that even after federal legalization employers will likely still have the right to discriminate based on drugs tests. Because of this, we...

    What perhaps annoys me the most out of all of this is that even after federal legalization employers will likely still have the right to discriminate based on drugs tests. Because of this, we might see an increase in drug testing as a result of legalization.

    There are definitely situations where I support testing (heavy machinery, surgeons, etc.) but I would love to see legal protections limiting the scope of testing to active metabolites instead of any cannabinoid.

    While we're at it, what annoys me the second most is that it seems like black market weed is maintaining an advantage to legal weed in several states. In places like Chicago, the price difference is so extreme that it's much more economical to buy from the black market or even drive to Michigan to buy in bulk. At this point, these poorly implemented state level measures are what we'll be stuck with even if it's legalized federally.

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