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Comment on What radicalized you? in ~talk
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Comment on Buying a high-end PC for the first time - help me to doublecheck what I'm buying? Is 4k a bad idea with the specs? in ~tech
X08 Link ParentDon't forget that bigger screens also need to be placed further away from your face in order to be seen without having to move your head on a swivel. Effectively going bigger and moving it further...Don't forget that bigger screens also need to be placed further away from your face in order to be seen without having to move your head on a swivel. Effectively going bigger and moving it further away removes the need for a bigger screen anyway. One benefit with moving your screen further away is that you will notice pixels less so effectively you can deal with a lower resolution if you are at all worried about seeing pixels. (Almost no one does past 1080p, so 1440p is more than enough).
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Comment on Did wokeness leave us worse off? (gifted link) in ~society
X08 LinkWhen Sensationalism intermingles with Journalism, you're gonna have a bad time.When Sensationalism intermingles with Journalism, you're gonna have a bad time.
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Comment on Is British English actually better than American English? in ~humanities.languages
X08 LinkFrom a philosophical point of view, there is no objective truth, only a perceived truth through evidence. 'Which language is better' highly depends on what you value in language. That said, my...From a philosophical point of view, there is no objective truth, only a perceived truth through evidence. 'Which language is better' highly depends on what you value in language.
That said, my personal view is I don't really mind. I like the quaintness of British. I also find it fascinating how American has became so diverse linguistically in such a relatively short time in history. From the So-Cal Valley girl, to the Deep Southern accent. Minnesotan, Boston and the 'I'm walking' 'ere-New York accents.
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Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (May 2026) in ~health.mental
X08 LinkBeen a while, but still alive and kicking. Had a few rough months and motivation is far from where it should be to function normally. Depression really sucks. Finding the right therapy, going from...Been a while, but still alive and kicking. Had a few rough months and motivation is far from where it should be to function normally. Depression really sucks. Finding the right therapy, going from one to another, drains you a lot.
The state of the world also has been taking a toll and as someone who is chronically online and sensitive to these things it really gets to you. Wars, dictators, AI, less positive outlook towards the future by younger generations. The only thing we are missing is a global financial crisis that acts as a match to an already precarious and fickle balance. And as usual the poor, minorities, animals and nature suffer the most from all of it.
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Comment on How ‘Michael’ rocked the world away with $97m US and $217m+ WW opening in ~movies
X08 LinkI had heard about some critique saying it wasn't very on point. Maybe others can elaborate on that aspect? Seeing that this is the newest in the line of Biopics.I had heard about some critique saying it wasn't very on point. Maybe others can elaborate on that aspect? Seeing that this is the newest in the line of Biopics.
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Comment on Young people are falling behind, but not because of AI in ~finance
X08 Link ParentAdd to this the global housing crisis, the climate crisis and the polarization (men vs women, left vs right etc.) in all facets of life, things do become quite bleak. It's hard willing to invest...Add to this the global housing crisis, the climate crisis and the polarization (men vs women, left vs right etc.) in all facets of life, things do become quite bleak. It's hard willing to invest your time, effort and money into something that doesn't seem all that rewarding. And birth rates declining is a direct result from all of this.
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Comment on Humans are losing the fight against flying fish in ~enviro
X08 LinkI'm no biologist nor do I have any deep knowledge of the speed of evolution. But is this behavior known to these fish? One could argue they are adapting to their environment and becoming defensive.I'm no biologist nor do I have any deep knowledge of the speed of evolution. But is this behavior known to these fish? One could argue they are adapting to their environment and becoming defensive.
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Comment on Prime Minister Viktor Orbán concedes defeat in Hungary election in ~society
X08 LinkFrom the perspective of a more unified world that looks towards better living condition across the population this is great news. The people have spoken and decided that 16 years of a generally...From the perspective of a more unified world that looks towards better living condition across the population this is great news. The people have spoken and decided that 16 years of a generally conservative trend wasn't enough. Despite the biggest party being a center-right leaning group, they do look towards Europe instead of Russia. From my obviously biased point of view I think this can lead to a more stable outlook for all Hungarians given enough time.
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Comment on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home targeted with molotov cocktail in ~tech
X08 LinkTime to watch Elysium (2013) again.Time to watch Elysium (2013) again.
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Comment on Can a country get too rich? Norway shows the potential pitfalls of uncommon prosperity. in ~finance
X08 LinkI'm sorry but what's the angle here? The only thing from an economic perspective is that your exports become severely hampered. For oil, this is no issue since that is paid for in dollars and is...I'm sorry but what's the angle here? The only thing from an economic perspective is that your exports become severely hampered. For oil, this is no issue since that is paid for in dollars and is set globally.
You can look the at the national debt but, honestly, nothing out of the ordinary. Their national savings fund is insanely large due to their natural resources.
Can a country get too rich? Maybe? Can a billionaire get too rich? Maybe. As long as you have decent people leading your country I don't necessarily see anything wrong with it. Help out others, take care of your citizens, address issues decisively and with clarity.
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Comment on What’s something you’re putting up with? in ~talk
X08 LinkThat despite overwhelming evidence for how things can improve, humanity struggles to stay on that progressive path.That despite overwhelming evidence for how things can improve, humanity struggles to stay on that progressive path.
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Comment on Israel passes death penalty [as default] law for Palestinians convincted [in military court] of lethal attacks in ~society
X08 LinkAn extremely sad turn of events. One of the greatest (recent) atrocities to happen to one group of people, set to repeat those same atrocities to others.An extremely sad turn of events. One of the greatest (recent) atrocities to happen to one group of people, set to repeat those same atrocities to others.
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Comment on I built ProxChat - what is it? in ~tech
X08 LinkLove the idea, would be massive is this was the default for any messaging in your area. Please make the range in km :P not in miles xDLove the idea, would be massive is this was the default for any messaging in your area. Please make the range in km :P not in miles xD
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Comment on Mining the deep ocean: Policymakers debate if we even need deep ocean mining and if we can do it safely in ~enviro
X08 Link ParentDegrowth, people used to feel happiness and gratitude when the GDP wasn't 15 trillion. Economy is just numbers. Go visit your neighbor, ask them about their dreams, share a meal together, actually...Degrowth, people used to feel happiness and gratitude when the GDP wasn't 15 trillion. Economy is just numbers. Go visit your neighbor, ask them about their dreams, share a meal together, actually raise your kids with interest instead of shoving an iPad in their face because your own crippling stress is getting too much for you.
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Comment on Reducing Europe's nuclear energy sector was 'strategic mistake', EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says in ~society
X08 (edited )LinkWith the advent of MSR (Molten Salt Reactors) and Thorium Reactors and the possibility to not make a few big reactors, just have multiple smaller ones that can be produced and transported from one...With the advent of MSR (Molten Salt Reactors) and Thorium Reactors and the possibility to not make a few big reactors, just have multiple smaller ones that can be produced and transported from one place, things do look a lot better than the 1980's.
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Comment on What are you no longer a fan of? in ~talk
X08 Link ParentThe way he dealt with the ownership of Tesla before he bought it is flat out disheartening. Completely sidelined the previous leadership and left them without a penny. I think he's lacked a lot of...The way he dealt with the ownership of Tesla before he bought it is flat out disheartening. Completely sidelined the previous leadership and left them without a penny. I think he's lacked a lot of love from his parents and is compensating for a lot of things. But that hollow heart will never find what it seeks without confronting himself about it. His exploration for the stars should be aimed inside himself.
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Comment on How many Hosers are there on Tildes? in ~talk
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Comment on Luxury apartments reduced rent in some big US cities in ~finance
X08 LinkBuying products from official outlets to then sell them later for higher profits is called scalping. Economically, sure. You make money via a legal process. Morally? different story.Buying products from official outlets to then sell them later for higher profits is called scalping. Economically, sure. You make money via a legal process. Morally? different story.
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Comment on I feel that Destin (SmarterEveryDay on Youtube) is straying from the path in ~talk
X08 LinkI can see where you're coming from as I've mostly enjoyed the videos he's come up with as well. That said I feel you can always separate the artist from the art and even in certain situations...I can see where you're coming from as I've mostly enjoyed the videos he's come up with as well. That said I feel you can always separate the artist from the art and even in certain situations where the artist has a weird take, it doesn't necessarily have to mean that the entire artist is now spoiled.
One example where this did go the other way was with What I've Learned. Joseph used to heavily focus on nutrition and the relationship to the brain. There were a lot of sources mentioned and it was very concise and informative. Until a few years ago when I noticed him leaning into getting to interview good ol' Jordan Peterson which at that time already became somewhat of a questionable figure in his field.
I think Destin is free to belief what he wants, he can make the content that he wants, but will realize that if his views on ideology and/or theology also get a bigger role in it, he will lose viewers. It's up to him how to deal with that realization. Be it blaming non-creationists for being wrong or accepting that this doesn't help his content. Mostlikely it'll end up being something in between.
I was 11 when I wrote "I don't fit the system" on the roller blinds in my room. I've always felt off and masked my way into adult life. Sadly, things didn't work out the way I wanted them to and has led me to some beliefs I don't think many people share enough in the world, mainly;