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Comment on What would happen if we just gave people money? in ~finance
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Comment on American asking - how does your country's healthcare system perform for you? in ~health
bike Link ParentI agree with 90% of what you've said, and your overall message. But I disagree with your mention that Medicaid is a program for extreme poverty or is too difficult to use. 72,000,000+ Americans...I agree with 90% of what you've said, and your overall message. But I disagree with your mention that Medicaid is a program for extreme poverty or is too difficult to use.
72,000,000+ Americans receive Medicaid [1] . This is over 22% of the population.
It is twice the entirety of Canada.
I agree with you that the program needs to be expanded and made easier to use, and it is in no way perfect. But I think, from time to time, it is worth celebrating that we can assist 72,000,000 real people, and take that positive message to do even more.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tildes
bike LinkIf tildes hosted software that circumvented paywalls, and used this software to offer the content to its own users, I suspect tildes and/or its creators would be exposed to legal risk. I recommend...If tildes hosted software that circumvented paywalls, and used this software to offer the content to its own users, I suspect tildes and/or its creators would be exposed to legal risk. I recommend against this approach. I am not a lawyer.
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Comment on The new ‘dream home’ should be a condo in ~enviro
bike LinkI grew up in low density suburbs and now live in a multifamily home in a medium density US suburban neighborhood. The biggest positive surprise when I moved to a multifamily neighborhood is that...I grew up in low density suburbs and now live in a multifamily home in a medium density US suburban neighborhood.
The biggest positive surprise when I moved to a multifamily neighborhood is that mom-and-pop shops can be sustained at this critical density. It is just not economically possible to have local shops in low density suburbs. Instead, you can drive to a strip mall that is filled with chain stores. In my medium density neighborhood, I can walk to do some of my errands and bike to do the rest.
In fact, I am going right now on foot now to buy some fruit from a local green grocer (I go every few days to keep my fruit/veg supplies abundant and fresh) and drop off library books!
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Comment on What are the best vegan or vegetarian burger options out there? in ~food
bike Link ParentI have tried both the Impossible burger and the Beyond Meat burger. I prefer the Impossible burger but they were both excellent. I'd say that the Impossible burger is closer to a ground beef...I have tried both the Impossible burger and the Beyond Meat burger. I prefer the Impossible burger but they were both excellent. I'd say that the Impossible burger is closer to a ground beef burger, while the Beyond Meat burger had a slightly unique (but enjoyable) taste that makes it fail the "beef Turing test."
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Comment on America's professional elite: Wealthy, successful and miserable in ~life
bike Link ParentTo build on your comment, I estimate that a cost of living of $240,000 could pay the mortgage and taxes on a $3,000,000 home.To build on your comment, I estimate that a cost of living of $240,000 could pay the mortgage and taxes on a $3,000,000 home.
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Comment on When Male Rape Victims Are Accountable for Child Support in ~misc
bike Link ParentHere is an explanation of the legal definition of rape and how the definition "includes any gender of victim and perpetrator", from the US Department of Justice:...Here is an explanation of the legal definition of rape and how the definition "includes any gender of victim and perpetrator", from the US Department of Justice:
https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/blog/updated-definition-rape
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Comment on Best works from the Beat Generation? in ~books
bike LinkI'm no expert, but I have always been fascinated by Howl, Part II, by Ginsberg. It starts off with: What sphinx of cement and aluminum bashed open their skulls and ate up their brains and...I'm no expert, but I have always been fascinated by Howl, Part II, by Ginsberg. It starts off with:
What sphinx of cement and aluminum bashed open their skulls and ate up their brains and imagination?
Moloch! Solitude! Filth! Ugliness! Ashcans and unobtainable dollars! -
Comment on In France, comic books are serious business in ~comics
bike Link ParentHi there. I just wanted to say that I (a know-nothing-about-comics person) picked up Understanding Comics yesterday and I'm hooked by the first 100 pages. I also picked up Bone (recommended by...Hi there. I just wanted to say that I (a know-nothing-about-comics person) picked up Understanding Comics yesterday and I'm hooked by the first 100 pages.
I also picked up Bone (recommended by @KapteinB) and The Ballad of the Salt Sea (recommended by @vili) for the train to work next week.
Thank you for recommending McCloud's work!
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Comment on What does any of this have to do with physics? in ~science
bike LinkAn exceptionally written memoir by Bob Henderson (2016) about life in graduate school. Applicable to any mathematical science.An exceptionally written memoir by Bob Henderson (2016) about life in graduate school. Applicable to any mathematical science.
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What does any of this have to do with physics?
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Comment on Gym class is so bad, kids are skipping school to avoid it in ~life
bike Link ParentYes, that is a great example. I had a similar experience playing soccer in PE when I was hit in the face with the ball as goaltender and the other students laughed.Yes, that is a great example. I had a similar experience playing soccer in PE when I was hit in the face with the ball as goaltender and the other students laughed.
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Comment on Gym class is so bad, kids are skipping school to avoid it in ~life
bike Link ParentI disliked PE too. For me, the main reason was self-consciousness. Although I also wasn't unfit, I was constantly anxious during PE about how I looked. Early teen years were the most awkward for...I disliked PE too. For me, the main reason was self-consciousness. Although I also wasn't unfit, I was constantly anxious during PE about how I looked.
Early teen years were the most awkward for me. I feel a pang when I see teens today and know how much self-consciousness so many of them suffer for no good reason.
I suppose I was bullied once or twice, but most of my bad PE experiences were minor events (minor to everyone but me). At the time, my teenage brain they felt they were giant catastrophes.
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Comment on Elite law firm’s all-white partner class stirs debate on diversity in ~life
bike LinkThis is another example of our growing call-out culture: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Call-out_culture Does the photo really "stir debate"? Or does it just lead to internet shaming until the next...This is another example of our growing call-out culture:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Call-out_culture
Does the photo really "stir debate"? Or does it just lead to internet shaming until the next example appears tomorrow? Do we respect this group of people's privacy when we share their photos as evidence of bias and privilege?
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Comment on Why are young people pretending to love work? in ~life
bike Link ParentI like the idea of minimalism. Reduce your consumption. Most consumption is mindless. In certain areas (say, wine or music) move away from minimalism but do so mindfully, focusing on the enjoyment...I like the idea of minimalism. Reduce your consumption. Most consumption is mindless. In certain areas (say, wine or music) move away from minimalism but do so mindfully, focusing on the enjoyment that the thing brings.
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Comment on Why are young people pretending to love work? in ~life
bike Link ParentI recommend going to your local library and checking out "Bowling Alone" by Putnam. Forage for information in its various chapters. I do not know how to lead a purposeful life. But Putnam explains...I recommend going to your local library and checking out "Bowling Alone" by Putnam. Forage for information in its various chapters. I do not know how to lead a purposeful life. But Putnam explains how leisure among neighbors, community engagement, and civic participation are all declining in most people's lives (mine included). I think reversing this decline is one step to fixing our social malaise.
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Comment on Why are young people pretending to love work? in ~life
bike Link ParentI disagree. There were many periods of American capitalism, like the 1960s, during which times adults worked fewer hours than they do today. There are also other capitalist states, like France or...I disagree. There were many periods of American capitalism, like the 1960s, during which times adults worked fewer hours than they do today. There are also other capitalist states, like France or Norway, where adults work fewer hours than in the US.
From this data I think we can say that the hustle culture are not a requirement of capitalism, but of the special breed of today's capitalism in America.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~humanities
bike LinkI have a PhD in STEM from the USA. I was often unhappy during my PhD. Assume it will take you 6-8 years to complete. Do not date within your department. Five years after graduation, you will...I have a PhD in STEM from the USA.
I was often unhappy during my PhD.
Assume it will take you 6-8 years to complete.
Do not date within your department.
Five years after graduation, you will probably not use, and will have forgotten, your PhD work.
If you are unhappy after two years, I strongly encourage you to cut losses and leave with a free Masters degree.
Isn't the administration of a NIT handled by the existing tax return process?
What I mean is: you file your tax return normally, and if the lowest bracket(s) are changed to have a negative rate, you obtain a larger tax refund via the IRS's current refund infrastructure.