X08's recent activity
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Comment on Young people are falling behind, but not because of AI in ~finance
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Comment on Humans are losing the fight against flying fish in ~enviro
X08 LinkI'm no biologist nor do I have any deep knowledge of the speed of evolution. But is this behavior known to these fish? One could argue they are adapting to their environment and becoming defensive.I'm no biologist nor do I have any deep knowledge of the speed of evolution. But is this behavior known to these fish? One could argue they are adapting to their environment and becoming defensive.
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Comment on Prime Minister Viktor Orbán concedes defeat in Hungary election in ~society
X08 LinkFrom the perspective of a more unified world that looks towards better living condition across the population this is great news. The people have spoken and decided that 16 years of a generally...From the perspective of a more unified world that looks towards better living condition across the population this is great news. The people have spoken and decided that 16 years of a generally conservative trend wasn't enough. Despite the biggest party being a center-right leaning group, they do look towards Europe instead of Russia. From my obviously biased point of view I think this can lead to a more stable outlook for all Hungarians given enough time.
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Comment on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home targeted with molotov cocktail in ~tech
X08 LinkTime to watch Elysium (2013) again.Time to watch Elysium (2013) again.
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Comment on Can a country get too rich? Norway shows the potential pitfalls of uncommon prosperity. in ~finance
X08 LinkI'm sorry but what's the angle here? The only thing from an economic perspective is that your exports become severely hampered. For oil, this is no issue since that is paid for in dollars and is...I'm sorry but what's the angle here? The only thing from an economic perspective is that your exports become severely hampered. For oil, this is no issue since that is paid for in dollars and is set globally.
You can look the at the national debt but, honestly, nothing out of the ordinary. Their national savings fund is insanely large due to their natural resources.
Can a country get too rich? Maybe? Can a billionaire get too rich? Maybe. As long as you have decent people leading your country I don't necessarily see anything wrong with it. Help out others, take care of your citizens, address issues decisively and with clarity.
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Comment on What’s something you’re putting up with? in ~talk
X08 LinkThat despite overwhelming evidence for how things can improve, humanity struggles to stay on that progressive path.That despite overwhelming evidence for how things can improve, humanity struggles to stay on that progressive path.
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Comment on Israel passes death penalty [as default] law for Palestinians convincted [in military court] of lethal attacks in ~society
X08 LinkAn extremely sad turn of events. One of the greatest (recent) atrocities to happen to one group of people, set to repeat those same atrocities to others.An extremely sad turn of events. One of the greatest (recent) atrocities to happen to one group of people, set to repeat those same atrocities to others.
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Comment on I built ProxChat - what is it? in ~tech
X08 LinkLove the idea, would be massive is this was the default for any messaging in your area. Please make the range in km :P not in miles xDLove the idea, would be massive is this was the default for any messaging in your area. Please make the range in km :P not in miles xD
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Comment on Mining the deep ocean: Policymakers debate if we even need deep ocean mining and if we can do it safely in ~enviro
X08 Link ParentDegrowth, people used to feel happiness and gratitude when the GDP wasn't 15 trillion. Economy is just numbers. Go visit your neighbor, ask them about their dreams, share a meal together, actually...Degrowth, people used to feel happiness and gratitude when the GDP wasn't 15 trillion. Economy is just numbers. Go visit your neighbor, ask them about their dreams, share a meal together, actually raise your kids with interest instead of shoving an iPad in their face because your own crippling stress is getting too much for you.
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Comment on Reducing Europe's nuclear energy sector was 'strategic mistake', EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says in ~society
X08 (edited )LinkWith the advent of MSR (Molten Salt Reactors) and Thorium Reactors and the possibility to not make a few big reactors, just have multiple smaller ones that can be produced and transported from one...With the advent of MSR (Molten Salt Reactors) and Thorium Reactors and the possibility to not make a few big reactors, just have multiple smaller ones that can be produced and transported from one place, things do look a lot better than the 1980's.
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Comment on What are you no longer a fan of? in ~talk
X08 Link ParentThe way he dealt with the ownership of Tesla before he bought it is flat out disheartening. Completely sidelined the previous leadership and left them without a penny. I think he's lacked a lot of...The way he dealt with the ownership of Tesla before he bought it is flat out disheartening. Completely sidelined the previous leadership and left them without a penny. I think he's lacked a lot of love from his parents and is compensating for a lot of things. But that hollow heart will never find what it seeks without confronting himself about it. His exploration for the stars should be aimed inside himself.
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Comment on How many Hosers are there on Tildes? in ~talk
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Comment on Luxury apartments reduced rent in some big US cities in ~finance
X08 LinkBuying products from official outlets to then sell them later for higher profits is called scalping. Economically, sure. You make money via a legal process. Morally? different story.Buying products from official outlets to then sell them later for higher profits is called scalping. Economically, sure. You make money via a legal process. Morally? different story.
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Comment on I feel that Destin (SmarterEveryDay on Youtube) is straying from the path in ~talk
X08 LinkI can see where you're coming from as I've mostly enjoyed the videos he's come up with as well. That said I feel you can always separate the artist from the art and even in certain situations...I can see where you're coming from as I've mostly enjoyed the videos he's come up with as well. That said I feel you can always separate the artist from the art and even in certain situations where the artist has a weird take, it doesn't necessarily have to mean that the entire artist is now spoiled.
One example where this did go the other way was with What I've Learned. Joseph used to heavily focus on nutrition and the relationship to the brain. There were a lot of sources mentioned and it was very concise and informative. Until a few years ago when I noticed him leaning into getting to interview good ol' Jordan Peterson which at that time already became somewhat of a questionable figure in his field.
I think Destin is free to belief what he wants, he can make the content that he wants, but will realize that if his views on ideology and/or theology also get a bigger role in it, he will lose viewers. It's up to him how to deal with that realization. Be it blaming non-creationists for being wrong or accepting that this doesn't help his content. Mostlikely it'll end up being something in between.
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Comment on Venezuela shuts its embassy in Oslo, days after opposition leader María Corina Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in ~society
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Comment on Recommendation Request: New Mouse in ~comp
X08 Link Parentenjoying mine. Like them to be a tiny bit smaller but can't have it all. Cherry is known for their key switches but they diversify into other segments too with no frills, it works products. Hope...enjoying mine. Like them to be a tiny bit smaller but can't have it all. Cherry is known for their key switches but they diversify into other segments too with no frills, it works products. Hope you'll enjoy it!
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Comment on Recommendation Request: New Mouse in ~comp
X08 LinkCherry MC 2000 - Basic, cheap (under 15dollars/13euros), does what it says on the tin. No blaring, screaming RGB nonsense. Bought two recently, will buy more if necessary.Cherry MC 2000 - Basic, cheap (under 15dollars/13euros), does what it says on the tin. No blaring, screaming RGB nonsense. Bought two recently, will buy more if necessary.
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Comment on What’s a notable misunderstanding from your life? in ~life
X08 Link ParentThis rings very true for me. I suffer from childhood emotional neglect and while I've certainly learned the code of 'general accepted behavior', this doesn't mean my behavior will be consistent. I...This rings very true for me. I suffer from childhood emotional neglect and while I've certainly learned the code of 'general accepted behavior', this doesn't mean my behavior will be consistent. I have a very hard time maintaining friendships. One such friendship spiraled so much out of control that I got labeled as narcissistic by them. I was at a low point and that definitely did not help.
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Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (April 2025) in ~health.mental
X08 LinkIt's been awhile. The past few months I've just been sucked into this game I've been playing with a good friend. It helps me not get sucked into the negativity, there are some nice folks on it...It's been awhile. The past few months I've just been sucked into this game I've been playing with a good friend. It helps me not get sucked into the negativity, there are some nice folks on it which I can chat with. Venlafaxine has been upped to near max and I just don't seem to feel any changes and it makes me a little hopeless. I'm apathetic towards 99% of things. I barely take care of myself outside of the necessities and everything else feels really exhausting or the barrier is just too high.
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Comment on YouTube Premium Lite: Ad-free viewing for $7.99/month in ~tech
X08 Link ParentWhy I applaud your ability to pay for it, there is also the question whether that money (and how much of it) goes to your creators. I know most people get petty amounts of pennies per 1000s of...Why I applaud your ability to pay for it, there is also the question whether that money (and how much of it) goes to your creators. I know most people get petty amounts of pennies per 1000s of views. Where as donating through something like Patreon directly gives people a few dollars/euro's a month which is a lot more than ads can most likely cough up, save for a few very popular Youtube channels.
Add to this the global housing crisis, the climate crisis and the polarization (men vs women, left vs right etc.) in all facets of life, things do become quite bleak. It's hard willing to invest your time, effort and money into something that doesn't seem all that rewarding. And birth rates declining is a direct result from all of this.