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Comment on Creative people with ADHD: how do you handle execution and follow-through when doing small business work for yourself? I feel like I need to hire a business partner or assistant. in ~creative
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Comment on San Francisco parents are letting teens ride in Waymos without an adult in ~transport
ackables Link ParentI don’t see a ton of safety officers on the trains, but things are definitely better since they implemented the improved fare gates. I’ve only seen one person yelling on BART property since the...I don’t see a ton of safety officers on the trains, but things are definitely better since they implemented the improved fare gates. I’ve only seen one person yelling on BART property since the taller gates were installed and it was some guy who was trapped inside the station and wanted out.
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Comment on Federal officers kill another citizen in Minneapolis, National Guard activated in ~society
ackables Link ParentI’m happy to see that NYT has updated their headline to “Videos Contradict Federal Accounts of Fatal Shooting”. The NYT uses a passive voice to state the obvious far too often, but I’m glad to...I’m happy to see that NYT has updated their headline to “Videos Contradict Federal Accounts of Fatal Shooting”. The NYT uses a passive voice to state the obvious far too often, but I’m glad to finally see them report what happened instead of suggesting what happened.
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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
ackables Link ParentIf you don’t do any top rope, think about adding it in. For me, it wasn’t that I lacked grip strength, but grip stamina.If you don’t do any top rope, think about adding it in. For me, it wasn’t that I lacked grip strength, but grip stamina.
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Comment on Looking for a simple lists app in ~tech
ackables Link ParentDo you mind sharing the plugins you’re using for Obsidian? I know it’s really easy to flesh out notes for subtasks because you can just insert backlinks to other files in the task, but I find that...Do you mind sharing the plugins you’re using for Obsidian? I know it’s really easy to flesh out notes for subtasks because you can just insert backlinks to other files in the task, but I find that creating the perfect system in Obsidian is difficult. Half of the setup is basically designing a bespoke product for yourself and figuring out what you want is harder than actually implementing it.
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Comment on GameSir Pocket Taco Kickstarter has been launched in ~games
ackables Link ParentWhat is Mullvad? Is it just another VPN company like NordVPN or something? I see their ads in BART all the time, but they don’t really explain why it’s different than other VPNs on their posters.What is Mullvad? Is it just another VPN company like NordVPN or something? I see their ads in BART all the time, but they don’t really explain why it’s different than other VPNs on their posters.
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Comment on Cory Doctorow | AI companies will fail. We can salvage something from the wreckage. in ~tech
ackables Link ParentIs there anything you do that’s relatively simple or straightforward but also tedious and repetitive? LLMs are pretty good for those kinds of tasks. I’ve used LLMs to generate .ics files to import...Is there anything you do that’s relatively simple or straightforward but also tedious and repetitive? LLMs are pretty good for those kinds of tasks.
I’ve used LLMs to generate .ics files to import into my calendar. I can quickly check its work to see if it did it correctly and I get to not populate my calendar manually.
I’ve used LLMs for generating cover letter for job applications which hit all the key points listed in the job description. I obviously proofread what it generates and even prompt it to interview me on experiences I feel like may be relevant to include.
If there’s something you actually enjoy doing or is complex enough that you want to handle it yourself, don’t try to shoehorn LLMs into it. If there’s anything that’s tedious and annoying that you have always wished you could delegate to someone else, try delegating to an LLM and see how it does.
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Comment on Is there a way to donate or give unused ADHD medication to people in need? in ~health.mental
ackables (edited )Link ParentI like Vyvanse because it has a lot more of a steady effect than other medications do. You definitely have to go to a higher dose to get the same strength as Adderall. I can see differences in how...I like Vyvanse because it has a lot more of a steady effect than other medications do. You definitely have to go to a higher dose to get the same strength as Adderall.
I can see differences in how strong a medication feels and how long it lasts depending on when and what I ate for breakfast. If you have been eating before taking your meds, try eating after you take it. If you already take your meds before eating, try waiting longer to eat.
If none of those strategies work, you may just need a higher dose. Vyvanse is just a compound that turns into a similar compound to Adderall during digestion, so the “feel” of both are very similar besides the clear difference in the strength and duration.
Edit: For example, I was on 10mg of Adderall in the morning with a 5mg booster in the afternoon, but was at 30mg of Vyvanse when I switched. The Adderall felt stronger, but only felt really effective for about 2-3 hours for me.
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Comment on Is there a way to donate or give unused ADHD medication to people in need? in ~health.mental
ackables LinkEven if someone has a prescription, it’s illegal to pass the meds on to them. If you don’t need them, you can turn them into the pharmacy and they’ll handle it. I would recommend holding onto them...Even if someone has a prescription, it’s illegal to pass the meds on to them. If you don’t need them, you can turn them into the pharmacy and they’ll handle it.
I would recommend holding onto them even if they aren’t your preferred medication. You never know when there’ll be a shortage of your prescription and having a supply of backup meds will come in handy someday.
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Comment on Mac advice for a long time Windows user in ~tech
ackables Link ParentMy issue with the default macOS battery charging feature is that it gives you no direct control over the charging behavior. At least for my 14” M4 Pro MBP, the battery life is so good that I have...My issue with the default macOS battery charging feature is that it gives you no direct control over the charging behavior. At least for my 14” M4 Pro MBP, the battery life is so good that I have no need to really ever charge above 80% except for specific situations. I also don’t have a consistent schedule of when I have my laptop plugged in, but I am never too far from an outlet.
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Comment on Mac advice for a long time Windows user in ~tech
ackables LinkOne thing I’ll add is AlDente. It’s an app that allows you to control the charging behavior of your MacBook. For some reason Apple hasn’t implemented the ability to limit charging to 80% on macOS...One thing I’ll add is AlDente. It’s an app that allows you to control the charging behavior of your MacBook.
For some reason Apple hasn’t implemented the ability to limit charging to 80% on macOS like they have on iOS, but AlDente gives you that ability to extend the lifespan of your battery. It also has other features to monitor your battery temperature and prevent charging when your battery is running hot.
The ability to customize the widget in the menu bar is also very handy. I have an estimated battery life/estimated charge time readout up there too which helps me understand what I may be able to do at a certain power draw.
I haven’t used it long enough to say if it actually protects the health of my battery, but many others swear by it.
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Comment on Moving out soon. Think out loud with me regarding saving money vs. quality of life. in ~life
ackables LinkRoommates are really hit or miss, but I would still take the lower cost option for your apartment. Then, you could get an office at a coworking space nearby to work from. Living alone doesn’t...Roommates are really hit or miss, but I would still take the lower cost option for your apartment. Then, you could get an office at a coworking space nearby to work from.
Living alone doesn’t necessarily get you extra living space, you pay for extra privacy. The savings from living with roommates could let you afford a private office in a shared office building which would give you way more space, extra privacy, and a second place to go depending on your mood.
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Comment on I feel that Destin (SmarterEveryDay on Youtube) is straying from the path in ~talk
ackables Link ParentI felt a little iffy about the made in USA episode as well, but I do respect that he actually put his money where his mouth was and tried to manufacture a product in the USA with 100% USA...I felt a little iffy about the made in USA episode as well, but I do respect that he actually put his money where his mouth was and tried to manufacture a product in the USA with 100% USA materials as an educational experiment to see how feasible it is.
He didn’t go on a xenophobic rant about USA good/China bad, he actually learned firsthand about the challenges facing manufacturing in the USA and has a more nuanced view of what may need to happen to make bringing manufacturing to the USA possible than the armchair industrial policy experts on the internet.
Destin definitely appears to be conservative, but I respect his flavor of conservatism. He (publicly) preaches love above all else and takes an intellectual approach to back up his beliefs instead of spouting knee jerk talking points. It feels like the politics of the past where people wanted to make the country a better place for everyone and the disagreements were about how we would get there instead of trying to screw over people who you don’t like.
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Comment on The truth about AI (specifically LLM powered AI) in ~tech
ackables Link ParentLots of your issues with context drift will be solved with larger context windows in the future, but you can solve it now with RAG AI systems. RAG stands for retrieval augmented generation and the...Lots of your issues with context drift will be solved with larger context windows in the future, but you can solve it now with RAG AI systems.
RAG stands for retrieval augmented generation and the gist of it is that instead of purely generating responses based on your current prompt and past conversation history, the AI will look to your source documents for concrete information.
Things like ChatGPT will do this currently if you upload documents with your prompt. You can probably have whatever model you’re using generate a summary of facts about what you’re working on occasionally and use that as source document to realign the AI if it starts to get off track. This would probably also help if you decided to move to a different model or chat window mid project.
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Comment on The truth about AI (specifically LLM powered AI) in ~tech
ackables LinkOn the subject of AI FOMO, there definitely should be a sense of urgency to start using it. Early adopters will have a significant edge, however short lived, over AI haters. I don’t mean you...On the subject of AI FOMO, there definitely should be a sense of urgency to start using it. Early adopters will have a significant edge, however short lived, over AI haters.
I don’t mean you should force yourself to use AI for tasks that it isn’t good at, but keeping an open mind and occasionally checking whether AI is now helpful in your workflow will help you out a ton.
For example, everyone knows AI can be used to increase your job application submission rates, so companies try to add sneaky prompts into job listings to catch it. If you were an early adopter of AI resume and cover letter generation, you would have had a competitive edge over other job seekers for that short period of time.
I don’t have any other examples like job applications, but they are out there waiting for someone to discover them. If you’re able to discover a use case first, you’ll get to benefit until others catch on.
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Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of December 15 in ~society
ackables Link ParentI guess 14.2% is an insignificant portion of Americans. I’d also think the benefit of the ACA marketplace isn’t that every American is on a subsidized plan at the same time, but that the ACA...I guess 14.2% is an insignificant portion of Americans.
I’d also think the benefit of the ACA marketplace isn’t that every American is on a subsidized plan at the same time, but that the ACA marketplace is a safety net that allows people to keep affordable coverage if they lose their job or don’t have an affordable option through their employer. I’d like to see numbers for how many unique individuals have used an ACA insurance plan at some point in their lives.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech
ackables LinkThe formatting on this one is a little weird. You may want to try reposting with the link in the second text box instead of the title box.The formatting on this one is a little weird. You may want to try reposting with the link in the second text box instead of the title box.
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Comment on Does anyone use Ground News? in ~talk
ackables Link ParentI check out Kagi news because it’s free and I like Kagi, but I’m not sure if I could really say it’s “no ads”. The technology section has stories about consumer tech discounts on a regular basis...I check out Kagi news because it’s free and I like Kagi, but I’m not sure if I could really say it’s “no ads”. The technology section has stories about consumer tech discounts on a regular basis and has a tilt towards covering Apple.
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Comment on Four proposals to improve the design of fuel economy standards in ~transport
ackables LinkI feel like changing the incentive structure to make it less desirable for consumers to even purchase large footprint vehicles would fix a lot of other issues. Large vehicles cause a lot of other...I feel like changing the incentive structure to make it less desirable for consumers to even purchase large footprint vehicles would fix a lot of other issues. Large vehicles cause a lot of other issues with safety and road wear, so incentivizing smaller vehicle purchases and sales would lower fuel consumption and improve other safety metrics across the board.
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Comment on How did you choose your podcast app and would you switch to a different one? in ~tech
ackables Link ParentThe one thing I would want improved in the Apple Podcasts app is the search. I would love for search that could connect my search terms to the content of an episode instead of just the title.The one thing I would want improved in the Apple Podcasts app is the search. I would love for search that could connect my search terms to the content of an episode instead of just the title.
Not a business owner, but I also have ADHD. If I only have one or two things on my todo list, it’s not hard for me to keep track of everything in my head. I run into issues when I have more than a handful of tasks or when I’m not able to complete a task in a single session.
I’ve found that a good system to track my tasks can compensate for my absentmindedness, but also helps quell my anxiety around large, multistage tasks. Writing down what I need to do puts everything into perspective, so I can start on a single task instead of stressing about the volume of tasks that I will need to do.
I’ve been using fizzy.do which is sort of a twist on Kanban. There are plenty of different systems people use for organization which can be pretty intimidating when trying to start getting organized. The easiest and simplest way to start is to write down what you need to do on a piece of paper. You can always find the “perfect system” another time.