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Comment on 23andMe files for bankruptcy in ~finance
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Comment on Introducing two new PebbleOS watches! in ~tech
json Link ParentPersonal/fitness tracker? Though start/stop a thing that's actually on the phone is probably sufficient.Personal/fitness tracker? Though start/stop a thing that's actually on the phone is probably sufficient.
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Comment on Moonlight: Open source game streaming client in ~games
json LinkThis might be a good answer to wtf I do with my Wii U these days. And repurposing an existing device rather than getting a new one so my kids can play games. Might need to figure out something...This might be a good answer to wtf I do with my Wii U these days.
And repurposing an existing device rather than getting a new one so my kids can play games.
Might need to figure out something with the game host though...
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Comment on x86 assembler in Bash in ~comp
json Link ParentI'm not sure the adhd would let me get that far.I'm not sure the adhd would let me get that far.
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Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp
json LinkAbout a week ago came across Dick, an esoteric language, and got sniped into making an interpreter for it in (zsh) shell script. Well, at that point it was just rubber-duck with ChatGPT to think...About a week ago came across Dick, an esoteric language, and got sniped into making an interpreter for it in (zsh) shell script.
Well, at that point it was just rubber-duck with ChatGPT to think about how to do that.Only today did I build out the interpreter script and a few sample programs.
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Comment on x86 assembler in Bash in ~comp
json Link ParentI can elaborate on why I misread in this way: About a week ago came across Dick, an esoteric language, and got sniped into making an interpreter for it in (zsh) shell script. Well, at that point...I can elaborate on why I misread in this way: About a week ago came across Dick, an esoteric language, and got sniped into making an interpreter for it in (zsh) shell script.
Well, at that point it was just rubber-duck with ChatGPT to think about how to do that.Only today did I build out the interpreter script and a few sample programs.
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Comment on What's the oldest tech you use, and why do you still use it? in ~tech
json Link ParentMy first thought was along these lines. I was thinking of objects like my bed, as foam and springs may be modern, not a 21st century innovation. Perhaps the plates and cutlery are older again...My first thought was along these lines. I was thinking of objects like my bed, as foam and springs may be modern, not a 21st century innovation.
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Comment on x86 assembler in Bash in ~comp
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Comment on x86 assembler in Bash in ~comp
json LinkAm I reading it right that this provides the necessary bash functions and other setup such that some x86 asm text can be executed as bash?Am I reading it right that this provides the necessary bash functions and other setup such that some x86 asm text can be executed as bash?
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Comment on Stoicism’s appeal to the rich and powerful in ~humanities.history
json Link ParentIs it stoicism if you're an academic and apathy for the general public?Is it stoicism if you're an academic and apathy for the general public?
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Comment on The failure of the land value tax in the UK in ~humanities.history
json Link ParentIt ended up having so many exemptions that it brought in bugger all. As part of implementing neoliberal reforms in the 80s the government moved away from taxing capital....It ended up having so many exemptions that it brought in bugger all.
As part of implementing neoliberal reforms in the 80s the government moved away from taxing capital.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxation_in_New_Zealand#Land_taxes
Local and regional councils are funded by rates, a property tax.
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Comment on Why Dua Lipa is so good at asking questions in ~books
json (edited )Link ParentI'm not really surprised to learn that someone whose career involves writing lyrics, also has an interest in other literary works. I suppose, for any successful pop artist who has outgrown their...I'm not really surprised to learn that someone whose career involves writing lyrics, also has an interest in other literary works.
I suppose, for any successful pop artist who has outgrown their initial breakout managed environment (Disney, X-Factor, etc) is likely to have much deeper interests than the vapid make song, get famous of the stereotypical pop diva.
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Comment on Why Dua Lipa is so good at asking questions in ~books
json (edited )Link ParentEh, everyone makes assumptions and character judgements about people, especially celebrities. Tell me your opinion on Kim Kardashian. Based on sentiment across the internet , I would guess it's...Eh, everyone makes assumptions and character judgements about people, especially celebrities.
Tell me your opinion on Kim Kardashian. Based on sentiment across the internet , I would guess it's probably pretty low.
Purely made up, but imagine a scenario: you learn that she has published maths papers on topics such as cryptography. Perhaps written some important software libraries. And I mean, actually herself, not co-written honorary crap.
Surely you would question the opinion you previously held about her?Ps. And of course, it's a YouTube video. There is minimum level of the engagement bait required to get any attention in a sea of shit.
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Comment on Mozilla sees surge in Firefox users thanks to EU’s Digital Markets Act in ~tech
json Link ParentI care because more people using a browser, the more reason to continue developing it. The more people to (hopefully) submit bug reports. Etc.I don't care what anybody else is using, I only care about my browser
I care because more people using a browser, the more reason to continue developing it. The more people to (hopefully) submit bug reports. Etc.
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Comment on Melbourne start-up launches 'biological computer' made of human brain cells in ~science
json Link ParentDoes the cell donor's academic record indicate the performance efficiency of the brain computer? Chip tiers won't be the i3/5/7/9 or M3/Pro/Max/Ultra. They'll be academic titles; Bachelor, Master,...Does the cell donor's academic record indicate the performance efficiency of the brain computer?
Chip tiers won't be the i3/5/7/9 or M3/Pro/Max/Ultra.
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Comment on What low-stakes drama is going on in your circles right now? in ~talk
json Link ParentClothes you don't like are the best for not giving a shit about paint stains and damage from other activities.Clothes you don't like are the best for not giving a shit about paint stains and damage from other activities.
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Comment on Have you altered the way you write to avoid being perceived as AI? in ~tech
json Link ParentI suppose we can start using ad machinam. Edit: ugh, it's an ad automation service.I suppose we can start using ad machinam.
Edit: ugh, it's an ad automation service.
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Comment on Resigning as Asahi Linux project lead in ~comp
json Link ParentEh, I see that phrase and my initial recall is to the British tv show from the 90s. Im not from America or Europe so hardly exposed to the nuances of why such a phrase is bad form. Ok, maintainers...Eh, I see that phrase and my initial recall is to the British tv show from the 90s.
Im not from America or Europe so hardly exposed to the nuances of why such a phrase is bad form.
The "thin blue line" is a term that typically refers to the concept of the police as the line between law-and-order and chaos in society.
Ok, maintainers of order make's sense on the surface.
In recent years, the symbol has also been used by the Blue Lives Matter movement in the United States, which aims to show solidarity with the police, and a number of far-right movements in the U.S., particularly after the Unite the Right rally in 2017.
Ah, I see.
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Comment on Looking for guidance: Cost of ADHD medication in ~health.mental
json (edited )LinkIn New Zealand, Vyvanse was not a funded by Pharmac* medicine until November last year. It used to cost NZ$100/month (~US$55), but now it's only $5/prescription. Methylphenidate has been funded...Even with insurance it was nearly $300 for a months worth pills. I realize this is a problem likely unique to the United States,
In New Zealand, Vyvanse was not a funded by Pharmac* medicine until November last year. It used to cost NZ$100/month (~US$55), but now it's only $5/prescription.
Methylphenidate has been funded for a long time.
*Pharmqc is the monopsony drug buyer/government subsidy scheme.
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Comment on Growing a beard. Tips and tricks, please! in ~life.style
json (edited )Link ParentI had this weird social/confidence issue about asking for a beard trim for a while. Then I found one place that was not hyper branded something like manly man's barber shop. So for a while, I...I had this weird social/confidence issue about asking for a beard trim for a while. Then I found one place that was not hyper branded something like manly man's barber shop.
So for a while, I enjoyed going to this guy for hair cut and beard trim, with single blade for the clean edge.
This allowed me to get a good idea of where the edges should be to look good.
Since moving cities, I haven't yet found another barber where I felt that comfortable.I now just use clippers to hack something to good enough, while knowing broadly where the clean edges should be.
So my advice is to go a few times to a barber that you're comfortable with, and try to replicate as best as you can.
PS: I keep it fairly short (<10mm) now that I do it myself than when I had the barber do it. And with that, frequent enough to not need to care for oils, scents, and other products.
Like 2-3 weeks to maintain some level of respectable. I couldn't possibly maintain a daily clean shaven routine.
I thought this happened a few years ago? Or was that another of these (imo pointless) services?