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Comment on Washington Post cancellations hit 250,000 – 10% of subscribers in ~society
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Comment on Forever ✱ Notes — A simple and scalable digital note-taking method for Apple Notes in ~tech
pridefulofbeing LinkNeat to see other methods. Already using Obsidian and the "ACE" framework by Nick Milo. Seems similar in some ways. For me, Obsidian is used as it is a plain text file even if I don't have...Neat to see other methods. Already using Obsidian and the "ACE" framework by Nick Milo. Seems similar in some ways. For me, Obsidian is used as it is a plain text file even if I don't have Obsidian in the future. It's future proof.
Apple Notes is harder to export in the same way.
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Comment on NYPD officer lands $175K settlement over ‘courtesy cards’ that help drivers get out of traffic stops in ~news
pridefulofbeing Link ParentYes, and… Community control of the police. Democratize it. After all, we already believe the police ought “serve and protect.” But for whom? Often it’s those in power and influence, or property.Yes, and…
Community control of the police. Democratize it. After all, we already believe the police ought “serve and protect.” But for whom? Often it’s those in power and influence, or property.
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Comment on We may be close to rediscovering thousands of texts that had been lost for millennia. Their contents may reshape how we understand the Ancient World. in ~humanities.history
pridefulofbeing LinkI really enjoyed this read. This makes me think about how so much will be hard to identify to future historians about our current history if access to digital data is gone. So much about our...I really enjoyed this read.
because the Spartans’ treasure was their culture, not their art or buildings, there is very little archaeology can tell us about how the Spartans lived. Thucydides put this best when, at the outset of his History of the Peloponnesian War, he states that future historians will find it difficult to believe that Athens was seen as the underdog and Sparta the overwhelming favorite when they consider the great temples and agorae of Athens, in juxtaposition to the little developed infrastructure of Sparta. But not all infrastructure is physical or leaves material remains. The city of Sparta did not have a defensive wall in the classical age. Yet, according to Plutarch’s Sayings of the Spartans, the men were their wall. Therefore, in studying Sparta, we have only the written record to guide us.
This makes me think about how so much will be hard to identify to future historians about our current history if access to digital data is gone. So much about our culture and society is virtual now. What will be left? What will be filled into the gaps? And by whom?
Other highlights I made:
Plato’s head was always in the clouds. Questions like ‘What is love?’, ‘Is there life after death?’, and ‘What is the good life?’ dominated Plato’s philosophy. Aristotle cared more about how one writes a good tragedy, or how squid reproduce. That’s the great distinction between the two philosophers. Plato was mostly about why, Aristotle was mostly about how. One can always tell which is which when looking at Raphael’s famous School of Athens in the Vatican Museum. Both philosophers stand side by side: Plato is pointing up, to where he thinks mankind should focus his attention, Aristotle points down toward the Earth.
As I tell my students all the time, just because an old book says something happened, doesn’t mean it did. Nor does it mean that it happened in the way it’s described in the text. Often we face competing narratives from ancient texts and much like someone sifting through the news cycle in modern times, bearing in mind the biases and limitations of those reporting and trying to figure out what is the truth, so must classicists compare sources and decide which are more reliable than others. It’s not magic, nor is it simple. But we can construct a more complete and accurate narrative of the past by diligently studying the texts we have, tirelessly searching for texts we do not, and ruthlessly applying ourselves to the principle of seeking truth in our ancient sources. The corroborating evidence provided when a new text is discovered is a foundational building block in that process. And that is to say nothing of texts that tell us a completely new story from antiquity, one for which there are no contemporaries, such as the Epic of Gilgamesh.
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Comment on Volvo Cars has abandoned its plan to become a fully electric car manufacturer by 2030 due to weakening consumer demand for pure electric vehicles in ~transport
pridefulofbeing Link ParentHighlighting this more as I would say this is a big reason it’s not accessible to most people. Not that it’s not possible, it’s just not profitable to the right people....Tariffs on the Chinese-made version were going to make it substantially less affordable.
Highlighting this more as I would say this is a big reason it’s not accessible to most people. Not that it’s not possible, it’s just not profitable to the right people.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/china-canada-wto-tariffs-1.7315202
https://www.npr.org/2024/05/14/1251096758/biden-china-tariffs-ev-electric-vehicles-5-things
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Comment on Bethesda yanks Thatcher's Techbase Doom mod from in-game browser in ~games
pridefulofbeing LinkWould they pull one of Hitler? I hope not. And this should be no different. If they're no longer alive or relevant, I don't see why this is an issue.Would they pull one of Hitler? I hope not. And this should be no different. If they're no longer alive or relevant, I don't see why this is an issue.
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Comment on How a leading chain of US psychiatric hospitals traps patients in ~health.mental
pridefulofbeing Link ParentThe root of it all - capitalism. Even if you want to be ethical, the system itself demands that profit be sought, or someone else willing to put profit first will out compete you; ethics and...The root of it all - capitalism. Even if you want to be ethical, the system itself demands that profit be sought, or someone else willing to put profit first will out compete you; ethics and people be damned. Eventually, those people get together and have a monopoly on the market in question and will not allow you to exist unless you toe the horrendous line.
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Comment on Dow Jones drops 864 points, and Japanese stocks suffer worst crash since 1987 amid US economy worries in ~finance
pridefulofbeing LinkThis is a good time to share that I hope people read about the simple and logical investing methods proposed by Bogleheads. Buy the market. Make it simple. Don’t gamble. For me, I just do total...This is a good time to share that I hope people read about the simple and logical investing methods proposed by Bogleheads.
Buy the market. Make it simple. Don’t gamble. For me, I just do total world stock market. In the USA, it’s a simple ETF: “VT.”
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Comment on "Dark oxygen" production defies knowledge of the deep ocean, potentially upends standard model for discovering life on other planets in ~science
pridefulofbeing Link ParentUnfortunately, the system of capitalism will continue to seek profits. The return on investment in time is seeking profits not sustaining future human life. Have to change the system itself, or it...Unfortunately, the system of capitalism will continue to seek profits. The return on investment in time is seeking profits not sustaining future human life.
Have to change the system itself, or it will continue doing what it rewards.
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Comment on What video games have had you taking real-life notes? in ~games
pridefulofbeing LinkArma 3. There are some extensive military simulation groups that go in depth on tactics and different trainings. A lot of it is real world applicable! Good just in case information! lolArma 3. There are some extensive military simulation groups that go in depth on tactics and different trainings. A lot of it is real world applicable! Good just in case information! lol
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Comment on The emotional support animal racket in ~life.pets
pridefulofbeing LinkPets are literally emotional and social supports de facto. Otherwise, we wouldn’t purchase them and maintain them. I am not in support of ESA as a medical-legal concept. Distinct and separate from...Pets are literally emotional and social supports de facto. Otherwise, we wouldn’t purchase them and maintain them.
I am not in support of ESA as a medical-legal concept. Distinct and separate from service animals that provide a clear therapeutic intervention to a health concern. Examples off the top of my head: smelling when someone is at risk of seizure, seeing eye dog, etc.
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Comment on How do you take notes while reading? Do you have a “marginalia” process? What has helped you learn better and retain new knowledge? in ~creative
pridefulofbeing Link ParentThe part where you’re ready to share it back externally to someone (even your future self) is exactly where note making should occur. The information with your own unique lens and interpretation,...The part where you’re ready to share it back externally to someone (even your future self) is exactly where note making should occur. The information with your own unique lens and interpretation, even evolving over time.
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Comment on How do you take notes while reading? Do you have a “marginalia” process? What has helped you learn better and retain new knowledge? in ~creative
pridefulofbeing Link ParentA single source for all my reading, AI summaries and interaction with the content included without limit, can save and highlight transcripts for YouTube videos. Sync support with Obsidian so my...A single source for all my reading, AI summaries and interaction with the content included without limit, can save and highlight transcripts for YouTube videos. Sync support with Obsidian so my highlights are kept updated in a text only format on my computer without reliance on Readwise continued existence.
Highlights are reviews daily through spaced repetition.
Reader is really nice and on all platforms.
Worth it for me. Very useful.
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Comment on How do you take notes while reading? Do you have a “marginalia” process? What has helped you learn better and retain new knowledge? in ~creative
pridefulofbeing LinkI use Readwise app for note taking and highlighting. It sends daily digests of spaces repetition to review previous highlights and any notes you made for each highlight. These are saved on my...I use Readwise app for note taking and highlighting. It sends daily digests of spaces repetition to review previous highlights and any notes you made for each highlight. These are saved on my Obsidian note taking app in Markdown text documents on my computer or phone.
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Comment on Early tests of H5N1 prevalence in milk suggest US bird flu outbreak in cows is widespread in ~health
pridefulofbeing LinkThe team that produced that data — the St. Jude and OSU groups — told STAT that it has so far analyzed four samples of store-bought milk that had tested positive via PCR for H5N1 genetic material. “We’ve done the viral growth assays to see if we can recover any virus from them and we can’t,” Webby said.
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Comment on The cycling revolution in Paris continues: Bicycle use now exceeds car use in ~transport
pridefulofbeing Link ParentI’d love to ride my bicycle but this is exactly why I don’t. Too risk adverse currently.I’d love to ride my bicycle but this is exactly why I don’t. Too risk adverse currently.
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Comment on Ten times as much of this toxic pesticide could end up on your tomatoes and celery under a new US EPA proposal in ~health
pridefulofbeing LinkOur democracy in action: We the “People”Our democracy in action:
“I think the companies see this as a new way over a 10- or 20-year period to gradually lobby” the EPA “to allow higher levels of pesticides in food,” said Charles Benbrook, an agricultural economist who has monitored pesticide regulation for decades. “If they can convince regulators to not pay attention to animal studies, they have a very good chance of raising the allowable exposure levels.”
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Comment on The cycling revolution in Paris continues: Bicycle use now exceeds car use in ~transport
pridefulofbeing (edited )LinkI would absolutely love mass used public transit in the USA. Unfortunately it’s just not here. People are so fascinated with cars and vehicle independence here on top of the lack of public...I would absolutely love mass used public transit in the USA. Unfortunately it’s just not here. People are so fascinated with cars and vehicle independence here on top of the lack of public transport infrastructure.
e: Oops! Bicycles and not broader public transit. My bad!
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Comment on Duty to Warn's John Gartner breaks down Donald Trump's cognitive decline in ~health.mental
pridefulofbeing (edited )Link Parent*Psychiatrists. That is for the American Psychiatric Association. However, this source indicates a similar consensus among the American Psychological Association. Confusing - both APA....*Psychiatrists. That is for the American Psychiatric Association.
However, this source indicates a similar consensus among the American Psychological Association.
Confusing - both APA.The American Psychological Association wholeheartedly agrees with Dr. Robert Klitzman that neither psychiatrists nor psychologists should offer diagnoses of candidates or any other living public figure they have never examined. Our association has declined requests from several reporters seeking referrals to psychologists who would make such speculations.
Similar to the psychiatrists' Goldwater Rule, our code of ethics exhorts psychologists to "take precautions" that any statements they make to the media "are based on their professional knowledge, training or experience in accord with appropriate psychological literature and practice" and "do not indicate that a professional relationship has been established" with people in the public eye, including political candidates.
When providing opinions of psychological characteristics, psychologists must conduct an examination "adequate to support statements or conclusions." In other words, our ethical code states that psychologists should not offer a diagnosis in the media of a living public figure they have not examined.
Susan H. McDaniel
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American Psychological Association
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Comment on As I get older, I get more and more disillusioned with "activism", and I'm fine with this in ~talk
pridefulofbeing Link ParentMust be a Master Mason with Freemasonry to be a Shriner, fyi.Must be a Master Mason with Freemasonry to be a Shriner, fyi.
Also, they recently cancelled subscriptions (given free) to federal employees. Definitely couldn’t have helped their numbers.