infpossibilityspace's recent activity
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Comment on Seeking advice as a Frontend web developer in ~comp
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Comment on US President Donald Trump to issue executive orders to end birthright citizenship, limit gender identity — incoming official in ~lgbt
infpossibilityspace Link ParentDW just released a pretty good documentary on this, they traced it back to the Newt Gingrich in the 80s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrhREluLdBsHow the fuck did the United States go from its first black president to Fascism?
DW just released a pretty good documentary on this, they traced it back to the Newt Gingrich in the 80s
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Comment on Considerations on rent control in ~finance
infpossibilityspace Link ParentThen I don't see what you have to worry about? A well written law should barely be noticeable for responsible landlords - it's to protect renters from the predatory ones who charge as much as they...He kept rent affordable and ensured the stock was well maintained
Then I don't see what you have to worry about? A well written law should barely be noticeable for responsible landlords - it's to protect renters from the predatory ones who charge as much as they can get away with.
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Comment on Donald Trump says he'll 'likely' give TikTok a ninety-day extension to avoid US ban in ~tech
infpossibilityspace Link ParentThat seems like a big if to me, I'm not in the US so my reading is probably wrong, but... I thought it can only be invoked if it's within 270 days of the law passing, which ends on Sunday - so it...Assuming the 90 day extension is valid,
That seems like a big if to me, I'm not in the US so my reading is probably wrong, but...
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I thought it can only be invoked if it's within 270 days of the law passing, which ends on Sunday - so it doesn't seem like Trump can extend it when he takes office on Monday?
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What is the significant evidence that progress has been made towards divestiture? I'm not aware of anything from Bytedance saying they're in negotiations?
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Comment on Why I make smart devices dumber: a privacy advocate's reflection in ~tech
infpossibilityspace Link ParentVery good point and everyone will have their own point on that simplicity-capability spectrum. I'm not suggesting my position is superior, if you have use-cases that would never have been served...If you were someone who had mobility issues, would it still be no big deal to vacuum? I’ve never tried to vacuum while using crotches or a wheelchair, but I doubt it’s trivial. Everyone not in that situation is a broken bone away from easy things becoming hard.
Very good point and everyone will have their own point on that simplicity-capability spectrum. I'm not suggesting my position is superior, if you have use-cases that would never have been served before and solving it outweighs the downsides - that's undeniably a good thing.
From my interactions in Tildes, it's clear that most people here do think carefully about tradeoffs, so in that sense I have less reason to be concerned - I'm happy to be wrong/less skeptical that there are more thoughtful people out there :)
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Comment on Why I make smart devices dumber: a privacy advocate's reflection in ~tech
infpossibilityspace LinkOn the subject of smart devices, is anyone here actively resisting the lure of them? I'll concede some are genuinely useful (e.g Thermostats), but by and large I don't need the time saving of...On the subject of smart devices, is anyone here actively resisting the lure of them?
I'll concede some are genuinely useful (e.g
Thermostats), but by and large I don't need the time saving of vacuuming a little less frequently or having my lights on a timer so I don't have to flick a switch.Not to mention the additional cost, ewaste when it breaks, or being one update away from being borked/a security hazard.
Am I just out of touch? I like the balance of simplicity vs capability to be favoured in the former, but I feel we've swung way too far in the other direction and we're uncritically adding software bloat to everything.
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Comment on Recommend your social/softer science fiction books in ~books
infpossibilityspace (edited )LinkThe Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers is probably my favourite book. I wrote to her when I first read it and even got a reply! I don't want to say what it's about, but her way of...The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers is probably my favourite book. I wrote to her when I first read it and even got a reply!
I don't want to say what it's about, but her way of writing the characters feels so natural that it didn't feel like reading, it just felt like experiencing a whole new society.
It's the first book in her Wayfarers series, and they're all great, but each can be considered a full story.
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Comment on US Food and Drug Administration to revoke authorization for the use of red no. 3 in food and ingested drugs in ~health
infpossibilityspace Link ParentFood additives in America are regulated very differently from Europe, and I was shocked when I learned (as a Brit) that the US in so different. Europe operates on a "precautionary principle",...Food additives in America are regulated very differently from Europe, and I was shocked when I learned (as a Brit) that the US in so different.
Europe operates on a "precautionary principle", essentially the safety of an additive must be proven before it can be used, otherwise it's easy to be restricted/banned.
Whereas the US works on a "risk-based approach" where an additive is presumed safe until there is evidence of harm.
That's a huge difference and it makes me wonder what other additives you use there that is causing damage on a barely perceptible level...
This is a simplification and there are other factors, but these are the guiding princples
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Comment on After almost a century, the bike valve is finally getting an update in ~engineering
infpossibilityspace Link ParentOff topic - This is a big reason why I don't like the direction ebikes are heading in - almost everyone is using it as an opportunity to use more proprietary parts and preventing home repair. Not...Off topic - This is a big reason why I don't like the direction ebikes are heading in - almost everyone is using it as an opportunity to use more proprietary parts and preventing home repair. Not to mention closed-source apps which can lead to problems like the Vanmoof fiasco.
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Comment on After almost a century, the bike valve is finally getting an update in ~engineering
infpossibilityspace Link ParentThese sound nice, but realistically, does saving a few of seconds once every 3 months if/when you get a puncture make that much of a difference? Also what do you mean by more robust? Short of...50% better airflow and a more robust valve are both useful improvements over Presta.
These sound nice, but realistically, does saving a few of seconds once every 3 months if/when you get a puncture make that much of a difference?
Also what do you mean by more robust? Short of purposely bending it off, I have no idea how you'd break one...In reference to your other comment - Yes UDH isn't on every bike, but it's a godsend for small bike makers and repair shops who increasingly don't need to stock dozens of different hangers. I'm not yet seeing the same benefit from these valves, but I'm happy to be proven wrong!
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Comment on US introduces additional export restrictions on AI-chips in ~tech
infpossibilityspace Link ParentFrom CptBlueBear's table, Taiwan and South Korea are on the unrestricted list, so that's not a problem. Even if they were Tier-2 countries it likely wouldn't matter. The restriction is for the...From CptBlueBear's table, Taiwan and South Korea are on the unrestricted list, so that's not a problem.
Even if they were Tier-2 countries it likely wouldn't matter. The restriction is for the purchasing of the end-product, not a restriction on manufacturing location. From my (probably wrong) understanding, the product still counts as American even if it's produced abroad, hence why the US has jurisdiction over where they can be exported to.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
infpossibilityspace Link ParentThe one I'm looking forward to, and dreading, the most is The Illiad. I read 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea last year and it took me a long time to get into the flow of the writing, so I'm imagining...The one I'm looking forward to, and dreading, the most is The Illiad.
I read 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea last year and it took me a long time to get into the flow of the writing, so I'm imagining The Illiad to be the same but even moreso.There's a whole shelf at my parents house which I can't remember too well, but it had a good mix of things from Of Mice & Men to The Bhagavad Gita, so I'll have to pay them a visit and see what they've got.
Are there any non-sci-fi classics that really stuck in your mind?
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
infpossibilityspace LinkStarted reading "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K Dick. Started reading a chapter per night this week and enjoying it so far, I want to read a bunch of classic books (especially...Started reading "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K Dick.
Started reading a chapter per night this week and enjoying it so far, I want to read a bunch of classic books (especially sci-fi) - next on the list is Flowers for Algernon :) -
Comment on Cherry MX 10.0N mechanical keyboard - A non-enthusiast's thoughts after one month in ~tech
infpossibilityspace Link ParentSouthpaw numpads on full-size keyboards are honestly underrated. More mouse space without giving up any keys? Yes please!Southpaw numpads on full-size keyboards are honestly underrated. More mouse space without giving up any keys? Yes please!
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Comment on Cherry MX 10.0N mechanical keyboard - A non-enthusiast's thoughts after one month in ~tech
infpossibilityspace Link ParentTo give a different perspective on what other people have said here - The primary benefit and defining trait of a mechanical keyboard is part-way activation of a key press. That is, a key is...To give a different perspective on what other people have said here - The primary benefit and defining trait of a mechanical keyboard is part-way activation of a key press.
That is, a key is registered as being "pressed" when you don't need to push it all the way to the bottom. This is good because it allows you to type with less effort and less impact on your fingers.
By contrast, the £10 cheapo office keyboards require you to smash the keys to get anything done.Well made rubber dome keyboards like Topre are still classed as "mechanical" by the community because they have this behaviour, yet are the quietest mechs you can buy. All the other stuff about feel/sound/features are just personal preference or marketing BS.
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Comment on Cherry MX 10.0N mechanical keyboard - A non-enthusiast's thoughts after one month in ~tech
infpossibilityspace LinkI understand the appeal of low-profile switches, but I've not seen many positive reviews or much innovation for mechanical low-profile. Meanwhile full-height has many good options for...I understand the appeal of low-profile switches, but I've not seen many positive reviews or much innovation for mechanical low-profile. Meanwhile full-height has many good options for analogue/optical/clickbar/click-jacket/buckling spring/hot swappable etc...
It sounds like you're concerned about wrist problems but haven't experienced full-height switches? I'd suggest borrowing one from a friend if you can or trying one in a shop to see if it's comfortable. I've used them for 10+ years and not felt the need to get a rest.
I like keychron, I have their 96% (rip muscle memory, never again, will replace with a Q6 at some point) and their Q0 numpad. My other keyboard is a ridiculous IBM Model F reproduction which I wouldn't recommend for average people just for the cost, but it's wonderful.
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Comment on Nvidia announces four next-gen RTX 5000 GPUs in ~tech
infpossibilityspace Link ParentSince they specified gaming desktop in their comment, it made sense to prioritise games. But the link goes through multiple scenarios (efficiency, production etc.) so even if gaming isn't the...Since they specified gaming desktop in their comment, it made sense to prioritise games. But the link goes through multiple scenarios (efficiency, production etc.) so even if gaming isn't the priority, there's plenty there to make an informed decision :)
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Comment on Nvidia announces four next-gen RTX 5000 GPUs in ~tech
infpossibilityspace (edited )Link ParentBest CPU right now is AMD 9800X3D https://gamersnexus.net/cpus/best-cpus-2024-intel-vs-amd-gaming-production-budget-efficiency I built my computer in 2023 and got a 7800X3D (previous model,...Best CPU right now is AMD 9800X3D
https://gamersnexus.net/cpus/best-cpus-2024-intel-vs-amd-gaming-production-budget-efficiency
I built my computer in 2023 and got a 7800X3D (previous model, despite the number difference), and it's still a top CPU if you want to save a bit of money. Plus the motherboard should work for many CPU generations. AMD kept AM4 going for like 5 generations and if they do something similar with AM5, it'll be good for another 2-3 generations.
Not passing judgement of the GPUs until the reviews drop :)
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Comment on Elon Musk and the right’s war on Wikipedia in ~tech
infpossibilityspace LinkIt's concerning that more and more people are willing to ignore facts about reality if it conflicts with their ideology. I worry what it could mean for the passing on of hard-fought lessons as...It's concerning that more and more people are willing to ignore facts about reality if it conflicts with their ideology.
I worry what it could mean for the passing on of hard-fought lessons as access to that information gets demonised. Knowledge about complex topics like how to make safe vaccines require time and effort, yet we're building a culture where knowledge can be secondary to your politics - and if fewer people will learn about them, those fields might start to decay.
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Comment on One state tried eighth grade algebra for all. It hasn’t gone well. in ~society
infpossibilityspace Link ParentI've definitely been fortunate that many of my maths/science teachers weren't jaded and boring, but nonetheless I think mathematicians have a deep love of "squishy" things like beauty and comedy....I've definitely been fortunate that many of my maths/science teachers weren't jaded and boring, but nonetheless I think mathematicians have a deep love of "squishy" things like beauty and comedy.
They talk frequently about equations or proofs being beautiful (e.g. Euler's identity), and the writers for Simpsons/Futurama are accomplished mathematicians.
Write notes! There's no glory to keeping everything in your head :)