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Showerthoughts

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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

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[–] papalonian@lemmy.world 16 points 1 month ago (5 children)

Yes, Americans famously love having dozens of different chargers and cables to manage

[–] draco_aeneus@mander.xyz 44 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The reason we should thank the EU is because of this rule. While I cannot guarantee this rule is responsible, the fact that it's mandated means it's significantly more economically viable to use the same connector across all regions (including America), and so this rule is the primary factor in the standardization of charging cables.

[–] papalonian@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I know why we have the EU to thank .

If Apple and the Americans had their way, each of those would use a different proprietary connector.

Americans don't want proprietary connectors. We're happy to get USB-C, too.

[–] draco_aeneus@mander.xyz 19 points 1 month ago

Ah, I misunderstood. I conflated "Americans" (lawmakers) and "Americans" (everyone else).

[–] masterspace@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 month ago

They love letting their companies do so.

[–] schubidubiduba@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 1 month ago

It doesn't matter what they love in that regard, because they are incapable of making companies do things that help consumers or the environment

[–] carrylex@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

New chargers and cables = New freedom units to measure stuff with

[–] MrScottyTay@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 month ago

They've got a massively institutional love for all things Charging Protocols