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Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp
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Comment on How To Train Your Dragon | Official teaser trailer in ~movies
Weldawadyathink LinkI just watched the trailer (without sound) after reading through the thread. Honestly it seems fine. I might go see it in IMAX just because IMAX is a unique experience, even if the film isn't...I just watched the trailer (without sound) after reading through the thread. Honestly it seems fine. I might go see it in IMAX just because IMAX is a unique experience, even if the film isn't great. I don't think film remakes are inherently bad. They just have to understand what made the original good. The Lion King, for example, didn't understand at all what made the animated movie good, and was extremely poor because of it. From the trailer, I can't tell if they will fall into the same trap. I will be interested to see how it goes.
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Comment on What are your forgivable sins? in ~talk
Weldawadyathink Link ParentI just started a Good Place rewatch last night. Perfect timing. For anyone else reading this who hasn't watched The Good Place yet, go in blind, don't look at any spoilers, and enjoy the ride. It...I just started a Good Place rewatch last night. Perfect timing. For anyone else reading this who hasn't watched The Good Place yet, go in blind, don't look at any spoilers, and enjoy the ride. It is fantastic.
I didn't watch the John Green video, but I like the idea of focusing on aspects you want to dive into. I also think, as with everything, it is important to have moderation. Getting dehydrated because the only water available is Dasani bottled water (a Nestle company) doesn't help anyone. Drink the Dasani water and bring a reusable bottle next time. The goal should not be perfection, it should be learning and getting better over time.
I have unfortunately gotten to the point where, for software, my user experience is more important than many issues. I can't say I am proud of this fact. That has driven me to Apple devices. I try to applaud the good and decry the bad. For example, Apple is selling a subset of its devices that are fully carbon neutral. Not just carbon neutral for the manufacturing, carbon neutral for the entire life of the device. (They use carbon offsets, and I won't get into the problems with those.) That is unequivocally a good thing. Their devices also used to be very unrepairable, and they went out of their way to make them less repairable. (That has changed somewhat in recent years primarily due to the threat of legislation.) This is absolutely a bad thing, but they are trending slowly in the right direction.
In my opinion, the takeaway from recent capitalism is that boycotting companies does almost nothing. How long has the internet been boycotting Nestle? What has it affected? Instead I vote in a way that will improve the world, and attempt to support companies doing good things. My laptop is a MacBook, but I successfully convinced my sister, who did not want to learn macOS, to consider a framework. She now has a Framework 16 and absolutely loves it. I still use Kagi because it makes internet search good, like it used to be years ago with Google. Yes, it uses some problematic sources, but it is the only thing I have found to make the internet usable. And they do support small websites.
I am also actively trying to move to a place in the world where good public transit exists. I own a car back in the US, but my hope is to never drive it again and sell it to a family member or local shop. The entire process of immigration takes a lot of brainpower and focus, so that is my primary focus for now. Even still, I try to be slightly better every day.
This turned into quite the ramble. It's a complicated issue. The Good Place is an entire multi-season TV show that barely scratches the surface, so I have no hope of doing it justice in a short post.
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Comment on I am looking for 100% ad-free apps for older adults with dementia. Things like jigsaw puzzles, coloring and the like. Paid is fine. in ~life
Weldawadyathink Link ParentI loved that app on Android, but the iOS app is so different that I suspect it’s a completely unrelated knockoff. I don’t remember the specific issues, but I uninstalled it because it was so bad.I loved that app on Android, but the iOS app is so different that I suspect it’s a completely unrelated knockoff. I don’t remember the specific issues, but I uninstalled it because it was so bad.
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Comment on Air France flight 736, December 31st 2020 in ~transport
Weldawadyathink LinkI am only partway through the video right now, but I love this series. He has hundreds of other videos about every conceivable air disaster you can think of. Highly recommended. Watching these...I am only partway through the video right now, but I love this series. He has hundreds of other videos about every conceivable air disaster you can think of. Highly recommended. Watching these actually makes me feel much safer about aviation. Many resulted in loss of life, but every single time, the entire industry learns from it. You will not die because a pilot makes the same mistake another pilot made earlier.
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Comment on Heat pumps used to struggle in the cold. Not anymore. in ~enviro
Weldawadyathink Link ParentOnly because a refrigerator is a very low power heat pump. Install a window AC unit from the 1950’s backwards and it will heat a house just fine. An air conditioning outputs exactly as much heat...Only because a refrigerator is a very low power heat pump. Install a window AC unit from the 1950’s backwards and it will heat a house just fine. An air conditioning outputs exactly as much heat as it removes (technically slightly more because of friction losses in the system). The only difference between a “heat pump” and an AC is a cheap valve that allows it to run backwards. And the only innovations that happened recently allow the cold side to be colder.
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Comment on Heat pumps used to struggle in the cold. Not anymore. in ~enviro
Weldawadyathink Link ParentThe recent innovation with heat pumps is how cold the cold side can be, therefore if they can operate well in cold climates. They have always, since invention, been able to provide heat just fine.The recent innovation with heat pumps is how cold the cold side can be, therefore if they can operate well in cold climates. They have always, since invention, been able to provide heat just fine.
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Comment on Heat pumps used to struggle in the cold. Not anymore. in ~enviro
Weldawadyathink Link ParentI’m not an expert, but I don’t see how insulation would affect reliability or performance. Obviously if you loose less heat, you don’t need as much heating capability, but that just means you can...I’m not an expert, but I don’t see how insulation would affect reliability or performance. Obviously if you loose less heat, you don’t need as much heating capability, but that just means you can get away with a smaller heat pump. Cars are not very well insulated, and they all have heat pumps (used for cooling only, but it’s the exact same technology).
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Comment on Wicked, Dune, It, and deceiving the audience about two-parters in ~movies
Weldawadyathink LinkI have not been following wicked at all, and it’s pretty surprising to me that it is two parts. I wasn’t very impressed by the musical. I hate to be that person, but I thought the book was...I have not been following wicked at all, and it’s pretty surprising to me that it is two parts. I wasn’t very impressed by the musical. I hate to be that person, but I thought the book was significantly better. I even knew it was changed a lot from the book before I saw the musical, which usually makes it easier for me to judge the work separately.
I think it made a lot of sense for Dune. The book really feels more like two books smashed together. I can’t remember if Herbert labels it part one and two, but the part with the fremen could have easily been published as a second book.
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Comment on Computer Airflow in ~comp
Weldawadyathink LinkAre you okay with the noice it makes under load? More fans and more airflow can, somewhat unintuitively, reduce noise. I recently sold my desktop, but I had built it for absolute minimum noise. I...Are you okay with the noice it makes under load? More fans and more airflow can, somewhat unintuitively, reduce noise. I recently sold my desktop, but I had built it for absolute minimum noise. I had one of the largest cases you could buy (RIP CaseLabs) and packed it to the gills with as many noctua fans as I could buy. Noctua fans specifically because they can be run at extremely low speed. I haven’t shopped for them in a long time, but when I bought mine, the fans rated the fastest, iPPC 3000 rpm, were able to much slower than the rest of their lineup. I couldn’t afford those exclusively, but they were able to run down to, I think, 200 rpm. They were dead silent and still moved quite a bit of air. When I had my fan curves dialed, I couldn’t get that computer to be noisy even with a full benchmark going. When I dabbled in water cooling, the loudest thing was always the pump, even with a relatively quiet pump running quite slow (that is why I went back to air cooling).
Anyway, if you are happy with the noise level, then don’t worry about it. If you are not, your best purchase is probably to replace your fans with high quality fans (I can absolutely recommend Noctua). If you still aren’t happy, throw some fans in those extra slots.
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Comment on Longevity of tech equipment in ~tech
Weldawadyathink LinkMy devices are nowhere near as aged as yours, but I feel like I am doing a decent job at improving. I have an iPhone 14 Pro, which is 2 years old now, and an iPad Pro 5th gen that is also 2 years...My devices are nowhere near as aged as yours, but I feel like I am doing a decent job at improving. I have an iPhone 14 Pro, which is 2 years old now, and an iPad Pro 5th gen that is also 2 years old. I have much less disposable income right now, but even if I did I wouldn’t be upgrading. The iPad is perfect for what I use it for (watching videos, movies, and TV). The fancy oled screen on the new version seems cool, but the screen on mine is still really good and I only rarely see the bloom issues. The only thing I don’t like about my phone is lightning. I have almost upgraded just to have usb c when the 15 and 16 came out, but the thing keeping me on the 14 is the crappy colors of the new ones. The pro models have been some variation of grey or brown since the 14. My 14 is a beautiful rich purple color, which is my favorite color. If Apple releases a purple pro phone, that may be enough to get me to upgrade, but without that, I will probably stick to this phone until the 18 or 19, so 4 or 5 years total.
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Comment on Is empathizing by sharing experience not normal? in ~health.mental
Weldawadyathink Link ParentI think the answers for a lot of these will depend on if the person's neurodivergence is primarily from ADHD, ASD, or something else. Before my diagnosis, I interacted with people based on how I...I think the answers for a lot of these will depend on if the person's neurodivergence is primarily from ADHD, ASD, or something else.
Before my diagnosis, I interacted with people based on how I would want to be interacted with. I assume this is quite common for neurotypicals, and I think this is the default for neurodivergents until they learn some of the techniques you are referring to. For me, I don't really learn algorithms and try to follow them. I just learn that certain situations are interpreted differently by neurotypicals. In this example, my default interaction method would be the ND style of commiserating by sharing similar stories. Now I know that this will not be interpreted well by the majority of people. I can often tell if people are neurodivergent, even if they don't know that about themselves, or it is below the level that could be diagnosed by a psychiatrist. So I usually know before an interaction if I need to modulate my default interaction style.
As far as what a NT could do to make a conversation more natural, just be understanding. If you tell a story and someone else jumps in and tries to "one-up" your story, just have the understanding that this might not be their intent. I am sure I could never list all the ND idiosyncrasies in conversation, so if something feels off or rude, try to come up with another explanation. Don't just assume they are a rude person. Don't attribute to malice that which can be attributed to neurodivergence.
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Comment on What is the process for adult ADHD diagnosis? in ~health.mental
Weldawadyathink LinkI started with an online doctor service specifically for ADHD. I don’t remember the name, and I am not sure I can really recommend it. It was quite expensive, it gave me a superficial diagnosis...I started with an online doctor service specifically for ADHD. I don’t remember the name, and I am not sure I can really recommend it. It was quite expensive, it gave me a superficial diagnosis that I didn’t feel confident about, and only gave me access to medication. I did it because it is a very ADHD friendly process and was heavily recommended by a friend.
After one month on this service, and my doctor waiting until the day after I would have run out of pills to send a new prescription (the medication I was on should not be skipped), I decided it was a terrible service and went through the “normal” route. I am honestly not sure if I would have made it through that process if I didn’t already have medication.
I had to go to my primary care doctor and obtain a referral for a psychiatrist. This was necessary for insurance reasons. I had to wait quite a while because I changed insurance at the time and had to get a new doctor. Once I had my initial checkup with my doctor, getting the referral was simple. I told him my reasons I thought I had ADHD, he said they seemed reasonable, and gave me the referral.
I had to dig through some insurance BS website to find a list of psychiatrists in my area. Just a fair warning, to prescribe ADHD medication, the psychiatrists need to see you in person at least once. My psychiatrist was a 90 minute drive away from me. That was literally the closest one I could find. I had to take time off to go to the first appointment, but all future appointments were virtual (I actually prefer in person, but I couldn’t find a closer doctor). My insurance website included filters for specific specialities, but I had to just start calling the phone numbers listed and ask in person. Probably 80% of the doctors listed as taking new patients were not in fact able to take new patients.
Anyway, buckle up for bullshit, but it is worth the time investment. Even if you don’t have ADHD, a psychiatrist can give you a differential diagnosis and may identify some other aspect of your mind that you aren’t aware about.
Most importantly, you are not broken. We identify these conditions as “mental illnesses”, and I hate that name. They are classified as this to make insurance simpler, so I won’t be arguing to change it (the US healthcare system already has enough bullshit), but I don’t think it’s a good way to think about our conditions. We are different from normal. Our brains work in a different way. It isn’t bad or good, just different. The world is majority neurotypical, so it is difficult for us to function in it, but that’s just because we are unique. It would be just as difficult for neurotypical people to function in a world of ADHD or ASD people.
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Comment on If our worst fears about Donald Trump play out, how will we know when it's time to leave? in ~society
Weldawadyathink Link ParentCurrently I am in France, and most likely will end up staying here at least long enough to get a citizenship. I found a reasonably priced bachelors program in Bordeaux for winemaking. I can...Currently I am in France, and most likely will end up staying here at least long enough to get a citizenship. I found a reasonably priced bachelors program in Bordeaux for winemaking. I can convert the student visa to a temporary residence visa after I complete my program, and convert to a permanent residency once I get a job here. I am interested in other countries, but my program gives me a huge head start in France. Also it’s just a fantastic country in so many ways.
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Comment on If our worst fears about Donald Trump play out, how will we know when it's time to leave? in ~society
Weldawadyathink LinkHonestly the last trump presidency was enough to make me want to leave. Biden was a huge relief compared to trump, but he didn’t do anything that changed my mind. Even if Kamala won in a...Honestly the last trump presidency was enough to make me want to leave. Biden was a huge relief compared to trump, but he didn’t do anything that changed my mind. Even if Kamala won in a landslide, I would still be wanting to leave. But it isn’t really possible to just pick up and leave. The amount of work needed to immigrate to basically any country is insane (and not ADHD friendly at all). I could have maybe tried to do it quicker, but it has taken me until now to get to another country, and it will still take me more than a year to get a permanent residency visa.
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Comment on How self-driving cars will destroy cities in ~transport
Weldawadyathink Link ParentSorry about assuming your partner’s gender and status as well. I try to not do that, so I hope you can forgive me. Thanks for the more detailed explanation.Sorry about assuming your partner’s gender and status as well. I try to not do that, so I hope you can forgive me. Thanks for the more detailed explanation.
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Comment on How self-driving cars will destroy cities in ~transport
Weldawadyathink Link ParentThere is an impression, especially in the US, that public transit is always slower than driving. For many US cities, that is true, but that does not have to be the case. You said in your comment...There is an impression, especially in the US, that public transit is always slower than driving. For many US cities, that is true, but that does not have to be the case.
You said in your comment that you might have to get home from work quickly because of your wife’s medical issues, which is a completely understandable reason (I hope she is okay!). When I read your comment, I got the impression that you were falling into the thought process that the only way to get home quickly would be to drive, whether with a traditional vehicle or autonomous. I was simply trying to clarify that this is not always true. I am sorry if my misunderstanding of your feelings upset you. That was not my intention.
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Comment on How self-driving cars will destroy cities in ~transport
Weldawadyathink Link ParentIn a city with a good public transit system, taking it is often quicker than going by car.In a city with a good public transit system, taking it is often quicker than going by car.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Weldawadyathink Link ParentFrom the browsing I have done on reddit, it looks like the lasers on spaceships was a pretty common trap for many people. I happened to see some info about it before I started, so I didn't make...From the browsing I have done on reddit, it looks like the lasers on spaceships was a pretty common trap for many people. I happened to see some info about it before I started, so I didn't make that mistake. (For anyone else reading, you have to defend against asteroids in space, and they have like 90% resistance to lasers. It isn't impossible to use lasers on a space platform, but having a robust nuclear setup is pretty much essential. Gun turrets and other late game alternatives are much better.)
Any tips for Gleba? I am thinking when I go back I will travel far from spawn (I assume the farming size patches increase the further you go), find a nice spot with decent farming, and set up an entirely bot base there. I know bots kinda invalidate the logistics challenges, but I just don't think I care to figure out how to make a high throughput base with primarily belts.
I am currently fixing up my Fulgora base, and I want to set up some high volume robot frame production on either Vulcanus or Fulgora, but after that I need to go back to Gleba. I need just a bit more research for things like rocket turrets and the spidertron, and of course the research for Aquilo. I hope I can have more fun the second time around.
Congrats! For the soldering iron, I can highly recommend the pinecil. It gives you so many features for the price. Only drawback is it took me a long time to get mine, but they may have fixed their supply chain since then.