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Comment on Ferrari unveils its first all-electric car, the four-door Luce in ~transport
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Comment on Ferrari unveils its first all-electric car, the four-door Luce in ~transport
timo Link ParentI hadn’t seen that one before, what a monstrosity!At least it's not as bad as that ridiculous Jaguar concept.
I hadn’t seen that one before, what a monstrosity!
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Comment on White-tailed eagles are returning to southern England after 240 years in ~enviro
timo LinkThese are found breeding (again) in The Netherlands as well, due to nature reserves providing good habitats. Really awesome birds to watch, they are huge!These are found breeding (again) in The Netherlands as well, due to nature reserves providing good habitats. Really awesome birds to watch, they are huge!
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Comment on America’s tech-filled classrooms are facing a backlash against school-assigned devices in ~life
timo Link ParentYouTube can be pretty educational but it’s also designed to keep you watching (and especially watching ads). This means videos get padded in length, we see sponsorships, clickbait, etc. That is...YouTube can be pretty educational but it’s also designed to keep you watching (and especially watching ads). This means videos get padded in length, we see sponsorships, clickbait, etc.
That is truly different from actual education where focus is almost entirely on content alone.
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Comment on America’s tech-filled classrooms are facing a backlash against school-assigned devices in ~life
timo Link ParentIn properly managed schools this already happened 20 years ago. It’s a pretty easy problem to solve except for the whole “is confiscation legal” and parents complaining about it. In primary...In properly managed schools this already happened 20 years ago. It’s a pretty easy problem to solve except for the whole “is confiscation legal” and parents complaining about it.
In primary schools they often have these pockets at classroom doors where you need to leave your phone when you enter.
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Comment on ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ reviews mixed: “Boring and lifeless” vs. “best Star Wars in years” in ~movies
timo Link ParentIt’s also unlikely to be true since Andor is the best Star Wars content since Disney bought it.It’s also unlikely to be true since Andor is the best Star Wars content since Disney bought it.
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Comment on Tom Cruise blames Christopher McQuarrie for ‘Mission: Impossible’ misfire, keeps him off ‘Top Gun 3’ in ~movies
timo LinkThe last two Mission Impossible films had some great stunts but in the end were quite forgettable. The previous films were much more cohesive and fun. From what I’ve read the last film was shot...The last two Mission Impossible films had some great stunts but in the end were quite forgettable. The previous films were much more cohesive and fun.
From what I’ve read the last film was shot while it was being written. That’s a recipe for disaster for any film, but especially one where you had two films lined up already.
It’s strange that McQuarrie gets blamed when Tom has been producer on these films for so long.
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Comment on Which Linux distro do you use, and why? in ~tech
timo LinkBazzite, based on Fedora. It’s extremely stable, updates are very easy and you can always roll back. Gaming works great. Using Gnome since it gets out of my way, which is nice.Bazzite, based on Fedora. It’s extremely stable, updates are very easy and you can always roll back. Gaming works great. Using Gnome since it gets out of my way, which is nice.
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Comment on Which Linux distro do you use, and why? in ~tech
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Comment on I’m traveling internationally for the first time and could use tips! in ~travel
timo LinkI also recommend Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, I think it’s a must see! Other than that Amsterdam is just a great city to enjoy during the day and night. I would also recommend to visit another city;...I also recommend Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, I think it’s a must see!
Other than that Amsterdam is just a great city to enjoy during the day and night.
I would also recommend to visit another city; Utrecht, Leiden, Haarlem, etc. They’re a train ride away and it’s much less touristy and more chill than Amsterdam.
Regarding people: Many Dutch people think the fake overly friendly American way of communicating is very stupid. We are known for our directness after all :P
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Comment on I switched my gaming PC to Linux, and this time I think it's for good in ~comp
timo LinkSame here, running Bazzite (with Gnome). Atomic desktop is pretty cool, it’s very difficult to break stuff. Gnome is simple and gets out of my way. Had to do some minor fixes but all in all works...Same here, running Bazzite (with Gnome). Atomic desktop is pretty cool, it’s very difficult to break stuff. Gnome is simple and gets out of my way.
Had to do some minor fixes but all in all works great. Still have Windows in dual boot but haven’t started up Windows in like half a year.
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Comment on I feel that Destin (SmarterEveryDay on Youtube) is straying from the path in ~talk
timo Link ParentWell said about religion being part of someone’s identity. I really believe it’s the case for Destin, too. But it can be quite jarring, especially in science focused content, to be confronted with...Well said about religion being part of someone’s identity. I really believe it’s the case for Destin, too. But it can be quite jarring, especially in science focused content, to be confronted with God being a thing. It just doesn’t compute for me.
But then again, it’s not that big of a deal. He believes in god, that’s who he is, his content is still great.
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Comment on Moving camera forced perspective in ~movies
timo LinkThis effect is awesome. Great storytelling in this video too, better than most of their videos :)This effect is awesome. Great storytelling in this video too, better than most of their videos :)
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Comment on Why are so many pedestrians killed by cars in the US? in ~transport
timo Link ParentThe whole problem with right on red is that it’s only a benefit for the cars, which is basically how 99% of the US is designed. Just look at some youtube videos of countries where roads are used...The whole problem with right on red is that it’s only a benefit for the cars, which is basically how 99% of the US is designed.
Just look at some youtube videos of countries where roads are used by more than just cars. Intersection (and roundabouts) are often multi-use (cyclist, pedestrians) and are purposefully designed to slow traffic and made to be safe for all users.
And even in those places it still sucks sometimes to be a cyclist or pedestrian.
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Comment on ‘Heat 2’ is on: Michael Mann crime drama moves from Warner Bros. to United Artists; Jerry Bruckheimer, Scott Stuber producing in ~movies
timo LinkWhy do we need a Heat 2? Isn’t the original self contained?Why do we need a Heat 2? Isn’t the original self contained?
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Comment on Indecision: Get a camera despite having a phone in ~tech
timo Link“The best camera is the one you have with you”. This holds true for your phone almost all the time. A separate camera has a single specific purpose: To take photographs. So this means bringing it...“The best camera is the one you have with you”. This holds true for your phone almost all the time.
A separate camera has a single specific purpose: To take photographs. So this means bringing it with you. And this can be annoying.
That said, most photos taken with a proper camera and lens just look so good. The colors are better, the details are better, the bokeh is smoother. The difference is often huge. And I’m much more likely to print and frame these photos than the ones I take with my phone.
Maybe get started with a second hand camera and a good lens? It doesn’t get you the latest and greatest features, but the image quality is still very solid. Get a prime lens such as a 50mm, learn to use the camera and take some amazing portraits.
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Comment on Elon Musk plans to take on Wikipedia with 'Grokipedia' in ~tech
timo Link ParentFilling it with (Elon controlled) AI garbage is precisely the point.Filling it with (Elon controlled) AI garbage is precisely the point.
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Comment on Elon Musk plans to take on Wikipedia with 'Grokipedia' in ~tech
timo Link ParentWhat many people want is a Wikipedia that produces facts that align with their feelings.What many people want is a Wikipedia that produces facts that align with their feelings.
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Comment on The genius plan to make Amsterdam car centric in ~transport
timo Link ParentMany of the canals of Rotterdam got filled in the aftermath of the German bombing. And Utrecht filled in one of their main canals to make the city more car friendly and later reversed the whole...Many of the canals of Rotterdam got filled in the aftermath of the German bombing.
And Utrecht filled in one of their main canals to make the city more car friendly and later reversed the whole thing again.
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Comment on Marvel’s next moves: ‘Black Panther 3’ and a young ‘X-Men’ cast to ‘keep the cost down’; ‘Blade’ and ‘Deadpool 4’ are lower priorities in ~movies
timo Link ParentTotally agree. Sometimes the story is okay but it ends in some boring large scale CGI battle with muted colors…Totally agree. Sometimes the story is okay but it ends in some boring large scale CGI battle with muted colors…
This seems to be the trend with EVs. Since EVs are basically tech products they just slap on a big touch screen and there isn’t much design needed for the dashboard. In classic car interior everything needed to have a place, so there were more possibilities and you’d get much more distinct looking designs.