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  1. Teachers: what do you do with a class that couldn't care less about what you have to say?

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    I'm not a teacher, professor or anything, but I had a speaking engagement at a school recently and saw myself in front of a class of students who where tired, bored out of their minds, and just...

    I'm not a teacher, professor or anything, but I had a speaking engagement at a school recently and saw myself in front of a class of students who where tired, bored out of their minds, and just wanted to go home. It was a demoralizing experience because I was invited to talk about things that are very dear to me on a personal level. It wasn't easy because in a sense I was putting my heart out to a sea of rolling eyes.

    I lectured two classes. The first was wonderful, the students were very interested and made great interventions. The second was a complete disaster and I almost ended it before the time. They were interested in anything but my talk. At some point I wondered, why should I keep talking? Do teachers face that routinely? If so, there's a place for you in haven!

    I was glad to go back home knowing I would not have do it again...

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  2. Comment on United States Department of Justice will push Google to sell Chrome to break search monopoly in ~tech

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    Well, if Chrome lacks true value as you mention, I can't believe it would be priced very high.

    Well, if Chrome lacks true value as you mention, I can't believe it would be priced very high.

  3. Comment on United States Department of Justice will push Google to sell Chrome to break search monopoly in ~tech

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    I do. Not only Microsoft but also Brave, Opera, or Mozilla. They might not buy for the codebase but rather for the brand and userbase. That is not insignificant value.

    I do. Not only Microsoft but also Brave, Opera, or Mozilla. They might not buy for the codebase but rather for the brand and userbase. That is not insignificant value.

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  4. Comment on United States Department of Justice will push Google to sell Chrome to break search monopoly in ~tech

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    If I was Microsoft I would buy it just to end it.

    If I was Microsoft I would buy it just to end it.

    6 votes

  5. Comment on Two sides of the same coin in ~humanities

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    Sorry for suggesting Reddit but that's a good question for either /r/askphilosophy or /r/logic.

    Sorry for suggesting Reddit but that's a good question for either /r/askphilosophy or /r/logic.

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  7. Comment on Tildes Video Thread in ~misc

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    I'm not sure everyone knows that Ariana Grande is a brilliant comedian. Here's her on SNL. A subtle and on point performance. Nothing against her music as she's great at that too but I wish she...

    I'm not sure everyone knows that Ariana Grande is a brilliant comedian. Here's her on SNL. A subtle and on point performance.

    Nothing against her music as she's great at that too but I wish she did more comedy.

    Another one.

    That one got a lot views.

    Also, SNL fans are not digging Jane Wickline at all. It got pretty toxic for a while, but thankfully that seems to have subsided. The reality is that yes she's a terrible performer, but that should not justify any personal attacks. I feel that she's crazy smart though, and could be a good cast member a few years down the next road. She's too green.

    Here's an example of her wooden delivery.

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  8. Comment on Idea-having is not art in ~tech

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    This article is ultimately about AI and meant to inform their development. So my comment is largely off topic. The inability of the general public to understand the difference between having good...

    This article is ultimately about AI and meant to inform their development. So my comment is largely off topic.

    The inability of the general public to understand the difference between having good ideas and writing good stuff is the source of much stress for artists. In most of my conversations with writers and film people, no one really cares about ideas. We share them liberally, and we are rarely excited by each other's ideas. Because we know that everyone has good ideas all the time. If I open /r/writingprompts right now I will easily find dozens of good ideas with no effort from me. No one wants your ideas, and if someone "steal it" and makes it great, I guarantee that your precious idea was a very small part of that success.

    I'm talking more about people I know than just publishing stuff online though. I wouldn't share a full outline or my complete world building too freely. And if I was at a prestigious position I would have reason to retain even my ideas. But, generally speaking, a beginner has more to gain by sharing their ideas than they have to lose, and when someone is too paranoid about their precious ideas that is a sign that they're starting out.

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  9. Comment on Dwayne Johnson became the world’s biggest movie star. Now he’s trying to disappear. in ~movies

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    Not really. There are different kinds of actors. Humphrey Bogart, James Stewart, Clint Eastwood, Danny De Vito, Woody Allen and Bruce Willys essentially played a version of themselves for much of...

    Not really. There are different kinds of actors. Humphrey Bogart, James Stewart, Clint Eastwood, Danny De Vito, Woody Allen and Bruce Willys essentially played a version of themselves for much of their careers. There's nothing wrong with that. Not every actor must be Daniel Day Lewis.

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  10. Comment on Daily driving linux (Fedora KDE) - My experiences after a week in ~tech

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    I mean, I'm a little surprised that you went with Fedora as a begginner. In my experience it is not really meant for that demographic. I'm pretty sure you would have had a better time with...

    I mean, I'm a little surprised that you went with Fedora as a begginner. In my experience it is not really meant for that demographic. I'm pretty sure you would have had a better time with something like Kubuntu, and the non-bleeding-edge packages are really not a big deal. But hey, it's great that you're doing well with Fedora!

    4 votes

  11. Comment on Dwayne Johnson became the world’s biggest movie star. Now he’s trying to disappear. in ~movies

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    Another similarity is that, like Arnold, Dwayne invested his money wisely. Arnold was already wealthy when he was starting as an actor and Dwayne is probably a year away from becoming a billionaire.

    Another similarity is that, like Arnold, Dwayne invested his money wisely. Arnold was already wealthy when he was starting as an actor and Dwayne is probably a year away from becoming a billionaire.

    1 vote

  12. Comment on Dwayne Johnson became the world’s biggest movie star. Now he’s trying to disappear. in ~movies

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    The Rock has an estimated net worth of 800 million dollars and it is projected that he will soon be a billionaire. He could safely retire right now and would still never have to worry about his bills.

    The Rock has an estimated net worth of 800 million dollars and it is projected that he will soon be a billionaire. He could safely retire right now and would still never have to worry about his bills.

    2 votes

  13. Comment on What is the process for adult ADHD diagnosis? in ~health.mental

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    There are indeed other medications which might provide with the desired effect at a lower dosage. They can be significantly more effective than Ritalin to some patients. Talk to your doctor ;)

    There are indeed other medications which might provide with the desired effect at a lower dosage. They can be significantly more effective than Ritalin to some patients. Talk to your doctor ;)

    4 votes

  14. Comment on What is the process for adult ADHD diagnosis? in ~health.mental

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    I went to a specialist as an adult about 20 years ago. We spent something like 90 minutes on our consult and I left with a prescription. Along the years I was assessed by multiple "regular"...

    I went to a specialist as an adult about 20 years ago. We spent something like 90 minutes on our consult and I left with a prescription. Along the years I was assessed by multiple "regular" psychiatrists since I have other issues that also require continuous treatment. They confirmed the initial diagnosis. That's about it.

    Going to your GP first seems to be the most recommended course of action in North America. I didn't feel comfortable doing that in my country. Most of our GPs knew jack shit about ADHD back then. Our psychiatrists weren't that much better either. I knew they would just refer me to an specialist. So I went to the specialist.

    8 votes

  15. Comment on Is empathizing by sharing experience not normal? in ~health.mental

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    I have ADHD as well. I learned that when someone shares about a distressfull situation or event, they often wish for a space to further elaborate on their grievances. If I answer too quickly with...

    I have ADHD as well. I learned that when someone shares about a distressfull situation or event, they often wish for a space to further elaborate on their grievances. If I answer too quickly with a grievance of my own that might be perceived as ending their turn prematurely, as they may stil have emotions to work through even if there is no additional information to exchange.

    I try to resist the urge to expose my own grievances too soon. Ideally I would wait for an entirely fresh conversation to present itself. But sometimes I think it's okay to say it right away. It depends.

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  16. Comment on Why rich people don’t cover their windows – An unexpected status symbol has become a fixture of high-end homes in ~life

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    It's always amazing to realize how context matters on these cases. We northeast Brazilians are in war against the Sun since 1500. Two years ago I visited Curitiba and for the first time I realized...

    It's always amazing to realize how context matters on these cases. We northeast Brazilians are in war against the Sun since 1500. Two years ago I visited Curitiba and for the first time I realized it was possible to "trap cold". Like if you went to store at noon it would be much colder inside than outside. For a while I thought everywhere had the AC on. Nope. Mindblown.

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  19. Comment on I've added ~society for topics related to politics, law, policies, and similar societal-level subjects in ~tildes.official

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    Most content and sentences about society are not really made from the standpoint of any academic discipline, humanities or otherwise.

    Most content and sentences about society are not really made from the standpoint of any academic discipline, humanities or otherwise.

    5 votes