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You definitely should read the whole article. The author says that wrapping ideas in words at later stages is important to complete the process of inventing. It's all about the initial processing, to free your mind from language's constraints, because language is indeed constraining. It feels like multiplexing numerous parallel streams of thoughts into a single spoken channel. You have to do it at some point, but only when you are confident you know what those parallel streams carry. Otherwise you will get mess.

What do you mean by "children's data"? What data? Suppose I'm 11, I'm not registered at Imgur, and I'm only browsing, what sort of vulnerable data they have to protect? Browser's user agent, IP address, screen resolution? Even if I'm registered, it's rather unlikely I will provide all my real details.

The "children's safety" argument is for voters who are technologically illiterate and don't have a tiniest idea how the internet works.

Stupid laws mustn't be followed.

> requires collecting and protecting data

Thanks to OSA, service providers have to collect even more data from users, including face scans and IDs. They usually outsource that process to third party companies, which obviously are registered in Cyprus or another shady country. We can expect a massive leak in a near future, and no one will be prosecuted, though you will receive a letter from the government saying: "We are really sorry for the leak of your data, we weren't able to get in touch with the data processing company, so we kindly ask you to revoke your passport and apply for a new one. Stay vigilant as someone might use your identity for illegal purposes".

> including vulnerable groups like children

The "vulnerable group" is proficient at using VPNs. Ironically, the new law affects older generations the most.

I think UK government would be amazed, especially now when they try to force identity verification wherever possible. Do you know what UK citizens do instead? They use VPNs to tackle that.

It's not a problem with people hiding their identities, as others have already pointed out. The internet in 90s and early 00s was a much nicer place, despite users hiding behind nicknames on chats and IRC. The real problems are bots and insatiable crave for attention on social medias.

Unless you have a physical switch, you can't trust that a toggle button will actually disable or enable a feature. It wouldn't be the first time UK government tried to push some sort of backdoor. It isn't particularly difficult (from the OS's manufacturer perspective) to tell the user: "sure bro, this gov app doesn't access your location or mic xD".

Do you have a basic knowledge how those apps work? Both people must swipe right. If the German girl isn't interested in dating with non-German, she can just swipe left. No time wasted.

> You're experiencing nostalgia - it isn't factual, though.

Is this a universal argument against "something was better"? Yes, many things were better in the past, internet included. Now we do things faster, cheaper and worse.

> I wonder what these password managers are all about, then?

Have you ever seen a private website requiring you to register? I haven't. If it does, then it's another sign of how we break simple stuff.

> How exactly does Meta have any role in the ease or difficulty of content creation? Last I checked Meta makes zero of the top content creation tools and is mostly an ad company.

Idk, maybe take a look how Facebook and Instagram work? Posting is super simple, just a few clicks and it's done. So effortless that any brainless individual can do that. People forgot how to do that without those platforms. Even MySpace required some basic knowledge of site building.

Back when the internet was a nice place, I mean years 1999-2010, it was full of websites managed by individuals. Each site was different, some were pretty-hideous, quite frequently with unusual knowledge and curiosities. It was so much fun to Google them (Google was a damn good search engine back then too). Most people knew how to use FTP to upload a basic HTML page.

Now it's an expert level knowledge, especially amongst younger generation. Private websites are nearly extinct, thanks to (and not only) Google and SEO cancer.

Corporations like Meta are scared of people taking control over their own data, so they put lots of effort into making the content creation process as brainless as possible.

Interesting. Did you swap your face on a computer, and pointed the smartphone camera on the monitor?

I put as much effort into my comment, as OP posting a plain link to a YouTube video.

> you expected someone else to post for you

I'm flattered you've felt obliged to, but that wasn't my intention. What I expect are quality materials on the home page. No, a random YT link without a context isn't a quality material, that's what 9GAG is for.

Sounds fantastic! I'm glad you've found your way of achieving an inner peace.

Do you need a few emojis and self-censoring to understand that sentence?

When I'm working, I'm focused on the task. When I'm driving, I'm focused on the road. In the gym, I'm focused on doing exercises properly. I don't fancy listening to talks mindlessly. What's the point? If I need background that doesn't need my attention, I have a collection of various noises and electronic music.

> dedicate time of my day

Saving precious 5 minutes on reading, just to spend them later on Instagram reels.

I'd appreciate an article that I can read in peace while drinking my coffee in quiet.

Same. However, I had a few encounters where I was scared initially that I won't know what to say, and the talk will be quiet and weird, but my freshly met partner was so into the chat that I had problems cutting into. It was fun. Remember that the other person doesn't want to be weird either and will try to maintain the chat, unless it's totally not interested.

Yes, we tend to remember negative experiences better than the good ones. Also, we all are so low on good emotions, we don't want to risk losing them to random strangers.

True. It's so hard nowadays to go out with a friend to grab a beer or a coffee. They don't feel the urge because they satisfy social interactions online, and they think it's enough. Well, it's undoubtedly simpler that way, but it's fake.

I, personally, hate chatting through instant messengers. I lost many connections because people started moving online more and more, and I just couldn't handle that anymore. For example, I don't like interrupting what I'm doing, and people usually expect to get a response within minutes. Plus, when I don't respond immediately, I simply forget and remind myself a month later. I could be the problem too, but the way we do communication today doesn't help either.

No reason to feel sorry for others. Follow your path, don't look behind.

There are societies, however, where words aren't (shouldn't be) treated emotionally, like engineers and scientists. Engineers put priority on ease of communication and clarity. We just do the job, we didn't ask for DEI lectures. You want to be included - show your skills. As simple as that.

It's usually pushed by people who want to feel "modern" and "proper". It doesn't have any value added, never helped anyone other than people who pushed that.

The curious thing about the word "slave" is that it originates from "slavs" i.e. people living in slavic countries, who were forced to slavery, yet we aren't freaking about that (I'm a slav by myself), it's just a word.

More like "building up siege mentality".

> Also, setting up logging in Python is never fun.

import logging

There are places where one should mute the phone, like cinemas, offices, cafes, etc. Other than that, I'd like to hear when someone is trying to reach me.

Don't worry, politicians will take care of them.

Sounds funny, unless you are young looking and went to a store without ID to buy a pair of scissors. Happened to me, but I've managed to convince the staff that I'm old enough to cut the letters from a newspaper.

Under the main link (the big, bold one) there is a link to what precisely has been blocked. Apparently, it's enough for them to just geoblock specific subreddits, like: dark humour, bowel surgeries, some porn stuff, etc.

> They’re not gaining a persistent few pounds of muscle in a week that then get worked off with exercise.

So it's water. Btw, do they also report every meal they ate to you? I doubt. People are lying, so I wouldn't trust in their calories counting.

> The obesity goes away.

Just like pain, obesity is a symptom of something else being broken - diet, serious illness, mental issues, invalid hormone levels, etc. Sure you probably can get rid of obesity with a magic pill, but the underlying problem persists. Obesity doesn't come from the air - basic laws of physics.

> One group with fewer and fewer transmissible diseases, without obesity, aging slower.

That's precisely what healthy lifestyle does to the human body. You don't need to pay for magic pills, just keep balanced diet, exercise, sleep well.

> The other anti-vax, anti-medicine and whatnot.

Being sceptical about what you put into your body is wise. Not every vaccine is needed. Not every medicine is there to help you.

I'll take pain over slowly reversing to fetal brain development. My grandma had it, and it was freaking sad to watch her lose all body functions. I've already made a decision that when I spot first symptoms, and there won't be a cure, I'll finish all my earthly stuff, and will buy some good morphine.

> The fact that it's treatable with a drug should have put this nonsense to bed.

You can "cure" brain tumour with painkillers too. That's the same thing - silencing symptoms, while the cause persists.

> precisely measure their diet and exercise, gain a pound or two

If they exercise, that's normal they gain weight. Muscles build up, the body keeps some more water - that's natural. Weight isn't the only measure, especially for those who are exercising. When I had a break from a gym for a few months, I lost 6 kilograms (which I now regained), but that wasn't fat.

You don't quite understand the meaning of "symptom" and "illness", do you?

Obesity - symptom. Usually the illness is a bad diet, lack of movement, or very rarely some serious health condition. Instead of targeting obesity, fix your habits or see a doctor to see why your body accumulates excessive amounts of fat.

Dopamine issues, lack of concentration, etc. - symptoms. The illness is ADHD. By taking medicines you are targeting illness, which is correct. Targeting symptoms would be me standing behind you with a metal pipe and hitting you every time you lose focus.