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Comment on What are some words or usage that became more prominent in 2024, either in your life or in general? in ~talk
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Comment on The big five publishers have abandoned literary fiction, putting it on life support in ~books
nukeman (edited )LinkCan someone explain the difference between literary fiction and genre fiction? Wikipedia isn’t particularly clear on what literary fiction is. Edit: It feels like it’s all just vibes with an...Can someone explain the difference between literary fiction and genre fiction? Wikipedia isn’t particularly clear on what literary fiction is.
Edit: It feels like it’s all just vibes with an occasional hint of snobbery?
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Comment on US Congress' age debate reignites over member living in retirement home in ~society
nukeman Link ParentHow did 3-5 people tank it when 150 people spoke in support?How did 3-5 people tank it when 150 people spoke in support?
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Comment on US Congress' age debate reignites over member living in retirement home in ~society
nukeman Link ParentBecause a flat age limit is a lot harder to game (from either side) versus either a psychological evaluation that is going to have a subjective element to it, or a battery of reasoning tests where...Because a flat age limit is a lot harder to game (from either side) versus either a psychological evaluation that is going to have a subjective element to it, or a battery of reasoning tests where a potential candidate may be brilliant in some categories, but not others.
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Comment on US President Joe Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row inmates so Donald Trump can't have them executed in ~society
nukeman Link ParentI dunno, the “sex changes for illegal immigrants in prison” thing was from a survey in 2019/2020, and they were still able to make it relevant in 2024. I could see some very potent ads if Roof,...I dunno, the “sex changes for illegal immigrants in prison” thing was from a survey in 2019/2020, and they were still able to make it relevant in 2024. I could see some very potent ads if Roof, Bowers, or Tsarnyev had been commuted. We may still see some for the others, given that they weren’t exactly shiny upstanding citizens.
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Comment on Tenant unions are coming. US landlords aren't ready. in ~life
nukeman Link ParentWhile I’m not a fan of rent control and sympathetic to supply-side progressivism arguments, this answer will get you eviscerated on the public stage. Not only does it intuitively feel “wrong” to...Any other city
While I’m not a fan of rent control and sympathetic to supply-side progressivism arguments, this answer will get you eviscerated on the public stage. Not only does it intuitively feel “wrong” to make someone leave a city they’ve lived in for decades, from a public policy perspective, it’s a bad idea to force someone away from their support network that allows them to age in place.
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Comment on Luigi Mangione prosecutors have a jury problem: 'So much sympathy' in ~society
nukeman Link ParentLink? The only possible validity for that claim would be the Gitmo military commissions, but that wouldn’t apply in this case.Link? The only possible validity for that claim would be the Gitmo military commissions, but that wouldn’t apply in this case.
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Comment on Is there a way for Donald Trump to run for US presidency for a third time? in ~society
nukeman Link ParentThere’s definitely going to be a power struggle, because Trump’s “politics” are personality-based, not party-based. A whole lot of voters go for Trump because he’s Trump, not because he’s a...There’s definitely going to be a power struggle, because Trump’s “politics” are personality-based, not party-based. A whole lot of voters go for Trump because he’s Trump, not because he’s a Republican or conservative or anything else. Take DJT out of the picture, and their motivation to vote goes away.
Regarding Elon Musk, since he can’t run (and I don’t think an amendment would get through), he would probably support a proxy. My hunch would be Joe Rogan (who may be the only one who could continue with MAGA).
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Comment on What are your predictions for 2025? in ~talk
nukeman Link ParentOn mobile? I have the same problem. Works fine on desktop.On mobile? I have the same problem. Works fine on desktop.
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
nukeman Link ParentI’ve seen them at my local Walmart here in SC, in the pharmacy/health section of the store.I’ve seen them at my local Walmart here in SC, in the pharmacy/health section of the store.
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Comment on Are DEI programs at work pointless or actually accomplishing the opposite of what they are meant to? in ~life
nukeman Link ParentYou cannot label yourself. Other people can give you the exemplary label if they think the comment is particularly helpful or insightful. In practice I do think it tends to be used as a super like...You cannot label yourself. Other people can give you the exemplary label if they think the comment is particularly helpful or insightful. In practice I do think it tends to be used as a super like more than it should be.
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Comment on Man suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO is ordered held without bail after brief court appearance in Pennsylvania in ~news
nukeman Link ParentYes, although funny enough Donald Trump was able to get a carry permit.Yes, although funny enough Donald Trump was able to get a carry permit.
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Comment on Man suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO is ordered held without bail after brief court appearance in Pennsylvania in ~news
nukeman Link ParentCriminals are often sloppy, in some cases due to incompetence, in others due to hubris/cockiness. It’s entirely possible he thought he wouldn’t get caught, or that he wanted to get caught (to...Criminals are often sloppy, in some cases due to incompetence, in others due to hubris/cockiness. It’s entirely possible he thought he wouldn’t get caught, or that he wanted to get caught (to spread his “gospel” so to speak).
A related and helpful concept is the motivation for spying and espionage: M.I.C.E.
- Money: they want or need more money to live on.
- Ideology: they are true believers (e.g., in communism, or white identarianism, or something else)
- Coercion: they are being blackmailed (“we won’t release these pics of you at the gay bathhouse if you do this work for us”)
- Ego: they did it because they could (when Robert Hanssen was arrested, he said “what took you so long”, with an implicit “dumbasses” attached to that).
(The above is paraphrased from Dr. Alex Wellerstein, Reddit u/restricteddata)
These four points often intersect. For example, they may feel they deserve higher pay because they do such a great job (money and ego). In this case, the killing was probably mostly ideological with some egotistical underpinnings.
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Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of December 9 in ~society
nukeman Link ParentI will say, the apathetic or positive responses to the killing were very much non-partisan. Even many on the right aren’t strong supporters of insurance executives.I will say, the apathetic or positive responses to the killing were very much non-partisan. Even many on the right aren’t strong supporters of insurance executives.
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Comment on Daniel Penny jury deadlocked on manslaughter charge in subway chokehold case in ~news
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Comment on 'Gun control is dead, and we killed it': the growing threat of firearms that can be made at home in ~society
nukeman LinkI remember hearing about this years ago on gun boards before it became more widely known. A friend of mine who I recently visited has actually been working on one, and holding it in my hands it...I remember hearing about this years ago on gun boards before it became more widely known. A friend of mine who I recently visited has actually been working on one, and holding it in my hands it was actually had a good bit of heft and feel to it.
As far as the legal aspect, it’s definitely going to have an impact. The main pre-3D printing example of attempting to democratize firearms manufacturing was P.A. Luty’s Expedient Homemade Firearms, which gave instructions on building a 9 mm submachine gun. However, that required more metal working experience, and lacked rifling in the barrel, resulting in poor range and accuracy. Ammunition is still going to be an impediment, but even that isn’t necessarily a huge hurdle, given what we saw with the Abe assassination.
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Comment on Reusing plastic water bottles, to-go containers? Scientists say that’s a bad idea. in ~health
nukeman Link ParentI’m not super familiar with the exact process, but there has been moves toward less hazardous (though still not great) compounds in manufacturing. I suspect in the next few decades you’ll see...- I’m not super familiar with the exact process, but there has been moves toward less hazardous (though still not great) compounds in manufacturing. I suspect in the next few decades you’ll see significant engineered controls during manufacturing (think gloveboxes or canyons with no human presence) and a reduction in applications to solid, macroscopic, low-temperature forms (think GoreTex, solid Teflon and certain rubbers) or sealed uses (solvents in semiconductor manufacturing, transformer dielectric).
- If you are seriously concerned about it, keep the jacket in a dark closet and a moderate temperature when not in use. UV is one of the best degraders of polymers.
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Comment on Reusing plastic water bottles, to-go containers? Scientists say that’s a bad idea. in ~health
nukeman Link ParentGoreTex is expanded PTFE (Teflon). While it is a fluoropolymer, it is generally considered to be stable under 400 F, and ironically one of the most stable fluorocompounds.GoreTex is expanded PTFE (Teflon). While it is a fluoropolymer, it is generally considered to be stable under 400 F, and ironically one of the most stable fluorocompounds.
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Comment on Australian Parliament bans social media for under-16s with world-first law in ~tech
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Comment on Grades of helium: the differences and uses in ~science
nukeman Link ParentOh I’m well aware. But chances are, if someone is talking about He-3, it’s in relation to neutron detection, fission, or nuclear weapons (He-3 is a decay product of tritium used in weapons).Oh I’m well aware. But chances are, if someone is talking about He-3, it’s in relation to neutron detection, fission, or nuclear weapons (He-3 is a decay product of tritium used in weapons).
Omnicause: a derogatory reference to the concept of all politics being tightly interlinked, with the implication that said linkage isn’t as important as it is portrayed.
I find that it is useful as the connection between some movements is often tenuous (e.g., Palestinian nationalism and climate change), and tightly linking all movements together risks alienating supporters of one movement but not another. It also creates mission creep and can make the activism less effective at implementing change.