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  1. Comment on Library resources megathread in ~books

  2. Comment on South Korea president proposes talks with Pyongyang to formally end Korean War in ~society

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    I guess this can go two ways. In both scenarios I feel they will decline, but one is swift (they need war to fuel their inner oppression) and the other is the one we've seen before where there are...

    I guess this can go two ways. In both scenarios I feel they will decline, but one is swift (they need war to fuel their inner oppression) and the other is the one we've seen before where there are talks and money being poured into the country, demilitarization and then after a few years of a hopeful future they'll do a rug pull and blame SK for being untrustworthy again.

    8 votes

  3. Which privacy-friendly home appliances exist? e.g. robot vacuum cleaners.

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    I'm curious as I'd be possibly interested in a solution that works for me. I'd be looking at devices (mainly a robot vacuum cleaner) that are able to operate without a mandatory internet...

    I'm curious as I'd be possibly interested in a solution that works for me. I'd be looking at devices (mainly a robot vacuum cleaner) that are able to operate without a mandatory internet connection that send over data to a datacenter to collect your information without your explicit knowledge (nearly everyone just clicks 'accept' when reading the ToS after purchase).

    38 votes

  4. Comment on Sandustry | Launch trailer in ~games

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    Terraria meets Factorio meets Noita? Cool concept :)

    Terraria meets Factorio meets Noita? Cool concept :)

    3 votes

  5. Comment on Canadian wildfire that forced 20,000 to flee may signal ‘new normal’ in ~enviro

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    Exponential cascading greenhouse effects are a scary beast to tame and I'm not optimistic about.

    Exponential cascading greenhouse effects are a scary beast to tame and I'm not optimistic about.

    3 votes

  6. Comment on Suggestion for a new label: "Misinformation" in ~tildes

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    Since what constitutes 'Truth' is whatever humanity makes of it; the universe has no right or wrong, this policing indirectly contributes to polarization whether intentional or not. Slapping a...

    Since what constitutes 'Truth' is whatever humanity makes of it; the universe has no right or wrong, this policing indirectly contributes to polarization whether intentional or not.

    Slapping a 'Misinformation'-label onto something could be seen as a sign to skip whatever that person has to say.

    4 votes

  7. Comment on Others that also have an aversion to onions, when is it OK? in ~food

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    improperly cooked through, big chunks is what really gets to me. gags

    improperly cooked through, big chunks is what really gets to me. gags

    1 vote

  8. Comment on What are you looking forward to? in ~talk

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    I'm looking forward to the entire collapse of the AI bubble and hopefully Capitalism in its current form with it. People are undervalued for all the labor we put into things and it's been going...

    I'm looking forward to the entire collapse of the AI bubble and hopefully Capitalism in its current form with it. People are undervalued for all the labor we put into things and it's been going the way of the slow boiling frog since the end of WW2. The concentration of wealth in the hands of the few is a crime against humanity and the exploitation that comes with is downright humiliating to everyone who defends it.

    2 votes

  9. Comment on US schools are adding pepper-spraying drones to help combat active shooters in ~society

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    So from my limited view this seems like a financial win for drone companies, it adds more defensive measures to school to a degree that I'm willing to argue US kids these days are entering...

    So from my limited view this seems like a financial win for drone companies, it adds more defensive measures to school to a degree that I'm willing to argue US kids these days are entering military bunkers to get any form of education. Although sadly the level of education is dwindling more and more as US policy makers seems to be more interested in banning anything that might give people the idea anything else but the American dream is a possibility rather than giving people the means to think freely for themselves.

    I agree with @DefinitelyNotAFae here that the cause is hardly addressed and people like flashy solutions more than the dealing with the human aspect. You know, putting an arm around someone who's in distress about bigger subjects and hearing them out without prejudice. (Which costs a lot less than a drone system on every campus).

    9 votes

  10. Comment on The global fertility crisis is worse than you think in ~society

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    How about accepting it? Infinite growth is unsustainable. Accept less, cherish more.

    How about accepting it? Infinite growth is unsustainable. Accept less, cherish more.

    8 votes

  11. Comment on 'Chill, relax, we can’t control everything' - relive Gianni Infantino news conference on eve of 2026 World Cup in ~sports.football

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    People in powerful positions downplaying real issues being brought up. Water is wet. If ego's had any substance they wouldn't float to the top.

    People in powerful positions downplaying real issues being brought up. Water is wet. If ego's had any substance they wouldn't float to the top.

    10 votes

  12. Comment on Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5 in ~tech

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    I only dabble in AI from free tiers, shame on me. I'm curious though, because it feels like they'll eventually narrow down the pricing to be slightly higher than what a human would cost fulfilling...

    I only dabble in AI from free tiers, shame on me. I'm curious though, because it feels like they'll eventually narrow down the pricing to be slightly higher than what a human would cost fulfilling a similar function right? That's the cut-off point when deciding the price, that's where there profits start working. Or am I missing something?

    They wouldn't offer a cheaper service because that would A) put a ton of people out of work and B) they'd miss out on profit.

    4 votes

  13. Comment on Halo: Campaign Evolved | Cinematic story trailer in ~games

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    You make a good point and I can see how my view is a little one-sided. I think I can agree that not everything would fall under this remaster trap. I think the main point I wanted to get across...

    You make a good point and I can see how my view is a little one-sided. I think I can agree that not everything would fall under this remaster trap. I think the main point I wanted to get across was that certain things feel like they still hold up their own.

    1 vote

  14. Comment on Halo: Campaign Evolved | Cinematic story trailer in ~games

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    I think graphic fidelity shouldn't be the sole reason to warrant a remake. There is a certain style that comes with old games. If you cannot play them because "lol it looks old", please look at...

    I think graphic fidelity shouldn't be the sole reason to warrant a remake. There is a certain style that comes with old games. If you cannot play them because "lol it looks old", please look at all the retro-inspired 8bit games that reach critical mass, Terraria selling over 10million copies, Shovel Knight also doing incredibly well. If you want to play Halo CE, play Halo CE.

    To sidestep games a little bit, the same can be said for movies. There was absolutely no reason to remake the Lion King or Lilo and Stitch (and a lot of other movies).

    My take is that investors and board directors just want safe investments because they know there is a market that appreciates a new product for that IP. As long as people purchase it, they will keep doing this.

    It kills creativity and originality and I think we lose something as humanity for it. Maybe I'm becoming an old whiny bitch at this point, and I'm certainly not saying "back in my day things used to be better". But there is something to be said against constantly rehashing, rereleasing, remasters, rebooting and regurgitating barely aged products, give them a new lick of paint and rake in billions and claim victory.

    4 votes

  15. Comment on Denmark wants to test whether weight-loss drugs can help get more people into work, adding a new economic dimension to the debate over obesity treatments in ~health

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    It's flat out ridiculous to only look at medicine and judge its value based on productivity gains among the public. Basic human healthcare (should be, or) is a right. Just as access to clean...

    It's flat out ridiculous to only look at medicine and judge its value based on productivity gains among the public. Basic human healthcare (should be, or) is a right. Just as access to clean water, shelter and access to food. Work should be the thing you do to return the favor for all the good that you benefit from, not the other way around. Nobody is entitled to your labor. Valuating healthcare shouldn't happen on a spreadsheet. People are actively suffering or even dying and to put medication into a formula that says whether or not its worth it to cover is a bad practice, maybe expensive, but that depends on the companies you deal with to provide you those meds. Which ties in directly to corporate greed and shareholder return-on-investments. I'm sorry to say, but capitalism is to blame for a lot of things. Sure it has given us certain prosperity but always at the cost of something or some place far away where it doesn't bother us. Your insuline can be made for cheap, a scummy bastard saying 'it's just business', might not be wrong, but is morally and ethically. If we stop caring about each other and believe profit is the main reason for our existence and feels justified in this short life, humanity still has a long way to go.

    17 votes

  16. Comment on What change would make you quit Tildes? in ~tildes

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    It would be nice if people knew how to discuss things in a decent manner. Sticking on topic, acknowledging the other's views, and not get hostile or comment on the person your replying to. Luckily...

    It would be nice if people knew how to discuss things in a decent manner. Sticking on topic, acknowledging the other's views, and not get hostile or comment on the person your replying to.

    Luckily most people get it and that's a relief.

    5 votes

  17. Comment on Is there a "Razor" for the idea that "If a Billionaire is against it, I'm for it?" in ~finance

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    I understand your perspective and can tell she means a lot to you. There's nothing wrong with enjoying what someone else means to you, even on a more spiritual level. That said, I feel there is...

    I understand your perspective and can tell she means a lot to you. There's nothing wrong with enjoying what someone else means to you, even on a more spiritual level. That said, I feel there is always the argument to be had to be weary of deification of a person. If we are to be equal, no one can be above others, despite some having a more meaningful contribution to you personally.

    Billionaires inherently have found a means to extract a lot of wealth from the populous. You can call that success, you can call it opportunism, but we as a democratic society can make meaningful changes through elections and decide what is and isn't beneficial to us as a whole. I am of the belief that one person should not own so much wealth that you couldn't possibly earn that much in over 25.000 lifetimes. The balance is gone. To restore that balance I will argue that the taxation of the rich will do more good for everyone. Think free healthcare, affordable housing, free public transportation, free education etc. Even with those changes there is plenty opportunity to distinguish oneself through hard work and afford luxuries. It just alleviates the pressure on the poor, the sick and the uneducated to feel left behind and have such a big wealth disparity between people.

    1 vote

  18. Comment on Any tips for stopping long term SSRIs? in ~health.mental

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    I wouldn't advice people to cold turkey medication that has an onset for getting functional relief. Discuss it with the psychiatrist and don't get your info from a few random folk on a social...

    I wouldn't advice people to cold turkey medication that has an onset for getting functional relief. Discuss it with the psychiatrist and don't get your info from a few random folk on a social platform without any medication accreditation who don't know your full story or health history.

    12 votes

  19. Comment on Is there a "Razor" for the idea that "If a Billionaire is against it, I'm for it?" in ~finance

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    I think amassing wealth over a certain point becomes pointless. If her business can cover the cost of the shows, travel, personnel and everything to make it possible and she can have a 2nd...

    I think amassing wealth over a certain point becomes pointless. If her business can cover the cost of the shows, travel, personnel and everything to make it possible and she can have a 2nd multi-million dollar house I believe anything over is wasted on her and could rationally find a more meaningful purpose (e.g. solving diseases, feeding the hungry, housing the poor).

    I don't want to discredit her as an artist, I don't care about that aspect of it. Hell if she was Jane Goodall I'd still say the same thing.

    3 votes

  20. Comment on Is there a "Razor" for the idea that "If a Billionaire is against it, I'm for it?" in ~finance

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    I think making music and finding success (through popularity, amount of concerts) can be had without amassing wealth, those two things are mutually exclusive. Through music deals, merch and other...

    I think making music and finding success (through popularity, amount of concerts) can be had without amassing wealth, those two things are mutually exclusive. Through music deals, merch and other means she has setup a business that is very profitable. Is she in it to spread her love for music? Or does she make music to be successful? Would she still be making music if it made her 100k a year?

    Would you take 10min flights if you could take other means of transportation knowing that those would be less environmentally impactful?

    3 votes