Hyperreality

Snowden.

A good starting point is here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ANT_catalog

For example:

DROPOUTJEEP .... "A software implant for the Apple iPhone that utilizes modular mission applications to provide specific SIGINT functionality. This functionality includes the ability to remotely push/pull files from the device. SMS retrieval, contact list retrieval, voicemail, geolocation, hot mic, camera capture, cell tower location, etc. Command, control and data exfiltration can occur over SMS messaging or a GPRS data connection. All communications with the implant will be covert and encrypted."

And here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_surveillance_disclosures_(2013%E2%80%93present)

And you're able to edit the title, unlike reddit.

There's a very good reason to thank them though. They're more likely to leave you alone if they think you respect their authority.

Then you can get away with all sorts of stuff while their backs are turned.

Say "Keep up the good work!". Think ACAB.

It's not unlikely to be an NSA thing which allows them to access everthing. That sounds paranoid, but Snowden happened so we know they were doing stuff like this 10 years ago:

DROPOUTJEEP .... "A software implant for the Apple iPhone that utilizes modular mission applications to provide specific SIGINT functionality. This functionality includes the ability to remotely push/pull files from the device. SMS retrieval, contact list retrieval, voicemail, geolocation, hot mic, camera capture, cell tower location, etc. Command, control and data exfiltration can occur over SMS messaging or a GPRS data connection. All communications with the implant will be covert and encrypted."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ANT_catalog

To be honest, I think we just have to accept privacy is dead. The only real choice that remains is whether to regularly teabag our phones on on the off chance someone's looking.

Have we tried to kill all the poor?

I'm not saying do it. I'm saying run it through the computer, see if it would work.

Buettner has won a gold medal in powerlifting. If she hasn't become masculine, it's near impossible an amateur will either.

Let's be real, women who do become more masculine looking, are almost certainly taking steroids, not just lifting weights.

Good catch. Yeah. "I'm assuming X. Let me know if this is not the case."

Glad you found it helpful.

It's very common. I've lived in the UK where everyone does this a lot, but I've also lived in places like the Netherlands where people are far less likely to do this and are more honest.

I think on balance, it's often better to be more direct. Instead of saying "Sorry, but would it be ok if I asked you to make a little less noise?" you simply say "I don't like that you're making that much noise."

Of course, the person you're talking to is free to do whatever they want with that information. But that doesn't mean you don't have the right to feel the way you do about it, and voice that.

I mean, imagine saying "Sorry, but would it be ok if I don't like jazz music?" No one does that. You say "I don't like jazz very much." and the person you're talking to is free to agree or disagree. It's ok. You don't need permission to like/want/need things.

There's a related therapeutic technique called non-violent communication. that's also found wider use because it can help solve communication issues in non-therapeutic settings.

I also posted this on YSK, and I don’t think the neurotypical people like the whole concept… 😅

They may not, but that doesn't mean you're wrong. It's just as likely they've simply spent less time thinking about it, are unaware of their limitations, and are adverse to change.

I was a teacher for a while, and there's this concept called "universal design for learning". Teachers often deal with groups of learners who have individual learning differences. A class may have a kid with ADHD, a kid with autism, a kid with dyslexia, etc. Anyway, the gist of it is that a lot of the research suggest that stuff that makes it easier for the kid with a particular learning difference also makes things easier for the kids without learning difficulties. Like subtitles for the deaf can also be used by the hearing to better understand what's being said.

So stuff that makes it easier for someone with ADHD is quite likely to also help someone without ADHD.

Bit of a tangent, not just emails, not just professionaly, but one thing I find saves me a lot of stress is that I ask less unnecessary questions.

Not: Would you like to join me / go with me and do x? You can't go on day x? What about day y?

Instead: I'm going to do X at date, location, time. If you want you can join me, let me know.

Not: Can you do X?

Instead: I would like you to do X.

Not: When will it be ready?

Instead: I'm assuming it'll be ready by X. Let me know if this is correct.

Not: What's the deadline?

Instead: I can have this done by X. Let me know if this is acceptable.

TLDR: don't ask people permission or assume they won't be ok with what you want to do. Tell them what you're doing/planning/expecting, offer them the opportunity to help/join/give input.

Bonus: makes you come across as less uncertain and saves a lot of back and forth.

Obviously, she's attractive. I'll let someone else posts tired Futurama memes.

But I'm glad more women are getting into weightlifting and no longer believe the myth about it making you look masculine.

There was (and still is) a taboo around it, but I think it would do a world of good to a lot of women. Not only does it make you look more attractive, but feeling stronger can be very empowering, and I suspect help you feel safer and more confident.

Personally, I've found it's great for keeping weight off and tackling mental health issues too. My life may not always go as planned, but I keep lifting, and I keep making (admittedly) slow progress. And when it comes time to lift the washing machine, I no longer have issues.

While it can be difficult/impossible to draw the line based on appearances, these were clearly and obviously

Ugh. Why am I not surprised?

I think there's a discussion to be had about questionable porn, like I mentioned in a comment above someone like Piper Perri (of sitting on a couch with black guys behind her meme fame) is nearing thirty. I get that people wouldn't want something featuring an actress like her in their feed because she looks younger, but I also get why people would find it draconian to ban it as she is an adult woman.

But you can't really have a nuanced discussion on where to draw the line, and end up having to err on the side of caution, because of the creeps.

Reminds me a bit of discussing free speech or Israel. There are nuances, and the line is blurry, but nuanced discussion is impossible, because before you know it you're agreeing with someone with a swastika tattoo on his forehead.