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What's your beef with 16:10? I prefer it over 16:9 unless I want to watch 16:9 video most of the time.

No, advocating for a 30-hour workweek isn't just about not enjoying one's job. It's about people who feel they don't have enough time left for things that are important to them but don't provide financial compensation. It's also about those who are passionate about their work but still experience burnout because they don't get enough rest. There are many other reasons, too.

If your job aligns perfectly with what you'd do in your spare time, you might not see the appeal of a shorter workweek. But that doesn't mean others don't enjoy their work — they might just be overworked and need more balance in their lives.

You mean in percent? Decrease? Increase?

That sounds fine to me. But legal gambling preys on vulnerable people, too. Gambling is highly addictive.

Your argument is overly simplistic. Just because people can get addicted to anything doesn’t mean we should do nothing. Relying on personal responsibility alone is a cop-out, especially with something as addictive as sports betting.

Making it taboo or illegal could actually reduce harm by making it less acceptable and accessible. Prevention beats cleanup any day. Let’s not pretend that counseling alone is enough to solve this.

Disclaimers exist for legal reasons, not for moral ones or a personal opinion.

I think we all agree that hacking scammers is a net positive for society.

When I was a teen I had a tomatoe at a friend's house on the island of Krk. I was having breakfast with his family and his mother served giant, ripe tomatoes from their garden.

Those were the best tomatoes I have ever had, by a giant margin.

They're about twice as much where I live!

Not so many cooperatives to apply for, are there? Otherwise I would definitely prefer worker owned.

I understand your perspective, but I believe it's important to recognize the complex role inequality plays in modern society.

While it's true that overall living conditions have improved, with more access to amenities like plumbing and clean water, this doesn't mean inequality has lost its relevance. Inequality still has a profound impact on mental health, social cohesion, and overall well-being.

Many people in developed countries live in makeshift housing without basic necessities like electricity, plumbing, and clean water. This indicates that not everyone benefits equally from societal advancements, and calling these amenities "privileges" overlooks their fundamental importance.

Furthermore, while obesity is indeed a prevalent issue among the poor today, it often results from limited access to healthy food options, which is another manifestation of inequality. You also mentioned that inequality contributes to obesity, so dismissing it as a scapegoat contradicts this observation.

The poor of the past might view our access to "stuff" as utopian, but they wouldn't likely see the lives of today's poor in the same light. Improved material conditions don't necessarily translate to improved quality of life, especially when disparities in wealth and opportunity persist. Quality of life involves more than just material wealth; it encompasses family, community, purpose, and other non-material aspects. Inequality affects all these dimensions, making it a crucial issue to address.

Sure. I don't think it's irrational, either.

But from time to time I really wish I could just take a nap and not have to pay attention on long trips.

Did you mean the other way around?

The illusion of understanding feels just as good as real understanding in the short term (it releases a lot of tension), and is much easier to achieve. That's what makes it so seductive and dangerous.

Thanks a lot!

They do take up a lot of space between the right hand and the mouse.

I sometimes try to go back to full size keyboard but I just can't take it for more than a few hours. It's just too uncomfortable. I'd love to have a keyboard with the numpad on the left side.

If I were a lefty with regards to mousing I'd use a full size keyboard and be happy.

Can you configure the knob to hold down the left mouse button when you turn it and move either up/right or down/left diagonally?

If yes, it would be great for adjusting parameters in Audio Workstations. If not, well ... I guess I'm out, sadly.

Fuck this shit I'm done with Prime.

Don't know about dishwashers. But I recently tried to repair a washing machine from LG and in the process learned that Miele machines are considered to be very reliable and fixable.

It really is. I don't know how they managed to create a font that is so unremarkable and remarkably ugly at the same time.

I'm sure as hell locked in. Linux Desktop doesn't even remotely come close to offer the things I ask out of a PC (high quality music production and image editing). On the other hand, both Windows and macOS do.

And let's not even get started about work.

I think software (or a service) won't be the solution to your problem. I know some people are trying to solve this with gamification or accountability apps, but in my experience those only work short-term because they don't address the core issues responsible for the lack of motivation, although I'm sure they help establish good habits in some cases.

Lack of motivation usually stems from a lack of energy, which can stem from both physiological as well as psychological issues, which can stem from spiritual issues (the sense of self and how it relates to your environment).

If I'm well rested and in harmony with my authentic self, I usually don't have a problem finding the motivation to do things that are good for me.

Nah. I don't think so.

When it comes to modal workflows, there's a tradeoff to be made between intuitiveness and efficiency that comes with lots of practice.

I don't use modal text editors anymore. But I get how modes can be useful and pleasant to have.

I understand too little about GUI Toolkits to have a strong opinion on the technical merits, but as a music fan, I appreciate the name.

They could be reproduced, but it would be expensive and impractical for most environments.

Actually I think recording the sounds with a good dynamic range is probably the harder problem, but I'm pretty sure with some post production that would be possible as well.

Yeah, but the sound energy usually dissipates by the point it arrives at your ear. Unless you shoot a gun right next to your head, which is probably not what you want to replicate.

If you're dependend on your status or looks to attract women, you're probably just really boring and unoriginal.

Heat is not the problem. I don't think you understand what browning onions well means. Which is understandable, because getting them "brown" in a few minutes is pretty easy, and that's the way it's explained in most recipes.

Browning usually means at least partial (noticeable in taste) caramelizing. That just won't happen in five minutes.

You're basically citing all of the pros of car travel, without listing any of the cons.

You're comment also shows a disdain and low opinion of some fictional archetype of people who think public transport is the solution to all of our problems.

The things you list in your "real way forward" are all things that reduce getting in contact with people in public spaces. If this is your personal priority, it explains why you hate public transport so much. Not everyone is like this.

I dislike working from home and only do it twice a week (if I can bring myself to it) to save on gas money. If I weren't dependent on my car for various reasons, I'd happily get rid of it for financial considerations alone.

You don't make rational decisions when you're clinically depressed. It's a form of cognitive malfunction.

When you're depressed you're in pain.

Try to think of the most shameful, heartbreaking moment in your life, and then imagine reliving those feelings every day of your life.

It gets tiring.