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  1. Comment on What contemporary books do you think will still be widely read 100 years from now? in ~books

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    Remains of the Day is subtle, thoughtful and is a profound character study.

    Remains of the Day is subtle, thoughtful and is a profound character study.

    4 votes

  4. Comment on What are your favourite comfort re-reads? in ~books

  5. Seeking advice re learning the basics of data analytics

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    I was contacted by a recruiter regarding a job in my field but they wanted someone with data analytics skills. I'm taking this as a sign that I should improve my skill set. Does anyone have advice...

    I was contacted by a recruiter regarding a job in my field but they wanted someone with data analytics skills. I'm taking this as a sign that I should improve my skill set. Does anyone have advice for where or how to start with a very small budget?

    Thanks for your help.

    13 votes

  8. Comment on An archeological revolution transforms our image of human freedoms in ~humanities.history

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    This essay takes a long time to get to the point but the point is interesting.

    This essay takes a long time to get to the point but the point is interesting.

    2 votes

  10. Comment on While a potential US acquisition of Greenland looks unlikely there are compelling reasons why this would be of benefit to the West's security in ~society

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    Sadly Trump has based his personal and political career on burning large and small bridges his entire lifetime. I read a biography and it's remarkable how consistently he would trade long term...

    Sadly Trump has based his personal and political career on burning large and small bridges his entire lifetime.

    I read a biography and it's remarkable how consistently he would trade long term advantage for whims of the moment.

    I'm an American and I hope we can somehow survive the Trump era without losing too much.

    5 votes

  11. Comment on The average American spent 2.5 months on their phone in 2024 in ~tech

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    Or people who surf the web at work.

    Or people who surf the web at work.

    1 vote

  12. Comment on What made Jimmy Carter such a strange US president in ~society

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    I read a biography of Carter and the author suggested that his strengths and weaknesses as president were at least partially due to having trained as an engineer. According to the book he missed...

    I read a biography of Carter and the author suggested that his strengths and weaknesses as president were at least partially due to having trained as an engineer. According to the book he missed recognizing the priorities of more transactional image focused politicians he was negotiating with. He aimed for high quality and excellence always and he expected people and negotiating partners to be willing to sacrifice for the greater good.

    The book was called His Very Best, Jimmy Carter a Life.

    The Naval Legacy of Jimmy Carter

    13 votes

  13. Comment on Tildes Book Club Discussion - The City We Became by N K Jemisin in ~books

  14. Comment on What are your favourite comfort re-reads? in ~books

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    If you enjoyed Frankenstein and Dracula, then pace shouldn't be a problem. It's more modern. It's an exploration of a thought experiment and I loved it.

    If you enjoyed Frankenstein and Dracula, then pace shouldn't be a problem. It's more modern.

    It's an exploration of a thought experiment and I loved it.

    2 votes

  15. Comment on How do you decide when to buy a book? in ~books

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    I generally buy electronic books but sometimes a used physical copy saves me a significant amount of money.

    I generally buy electronic books but sometimes a used physical copy saves me a significant amount of money.

    2 votes

  16. Comment on Jimmy Carter, longest-lived US president, dies aged 100 in ~society

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    He was responsible for the eradication of Guinea worm in Africa. It took many decades of effort and he and the Carter center alleviated suffering for many millions of people. He put solar panels...

    He was responsible for the eradication of Guinea worm in Africa. It took many decades of effort and he and the Carter center alleviated suffering for many millions of people.

    He put solar panels on the White House.

    Ethics meant something to this man.

    10 votes

  17. Comment on Former US President and human rights champion Jimmy Carter dies at 100 in ~society

  19. Comment on The average American spent 2.5 months on their phone in 2024 in ~tech

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    I previously read and learned from Atomic Habits. Currently I'm taking ideas from The Power of Habit by Duhigg. The theory is that addictions have trigger stimuli that are coded into your brain....

    I previously read and learned from Atomic Habits.

    Currently I'm taking ideas from The Power of Habit by Duhigg. The theory is that addictions have trigger stimuli that are coded into your brain. If you substitute a healthier habit for the same stimulus, you can break a habit.

    2 votes

  20. Comment on The average American spent 2.5 months on their phone in 2024 in ~tech

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    I have a similar problem where I can choose to surf the web when it would benefit me if I prioritized other things. I am reading theory about how habits work and experimenting with habit switching...

    I have a similar problem where I can choose to surf the web when it would benefit me if I prioritized other things.

    I am reading theory about how habits work and experimenting with habit switching at times when I typically read the internet.