Urist

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[–] Urist@lemmy.ml 9 points 11 months ago

Yeah, this is not a nazi bar.

[–] Urist@lemmy.ml 3 points 11 months ago (6 children)

So there is actually a valid critisism of Russel's teapot, or toaster in this case, that there could be a detectable causality that put the object in orbit even if the object itself cannot be observed (such as a rocket to deliver it). However, this (minor) flaw in a popularized analogy does nothing to reject what the analogy represents: A stupid idea that cannot really be falsified, even though it is false (see what I did there?).

Atheist do not carry any belief in not believing (this even sounds stupid). We simply have come to the conclusion that there is no basis for believing in any particular denomination, nor some unspecific general one for that matter.

[–] Urist@lemmy.ml 1 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

I am pretty certain our brains evolved to filter out friendly/known voices some tens of thousands of years (or more) ago. I feel tired sometimes before and after coffee, and often less so on coffee breaks because the real issue with coffee is that the caffeine can definitely disrupt sleep.

I understand you need consistency to not be engaged by sounds. I hope you understand that other people have other limitations, hence, again, it is your first statement I disagree with.

[–] Urist@lemmy.ml 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (2 children)

I see you repeating the claim that it makes sleeping more difficult, but I do think those that listen to sounds, be it ocean waves or someone talking, have the experience that it makes it easier for them to fall asleep.

Sure, there can be problems with sleep quality for numerous reasons. However, making a blanket statement that this disrupts the sleep, especially of those that have positve experience with it, is going to need some factual sources (that I do not think exists).

According to what I have read, it is fine if it is not too stimulating.

EDIT: Also, it is easy to take a break from coffee: It only requires not drinking a few cups. Either way it does not really prevent fatigue, at most delaying it.

[–] Urist@lemmy.ml 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (4 children)

How is it bad sleep hygiene to fall asleep to noise? If it is adequately non-engaging, it is pretty much the same as other white noise. Furthermore, it really depends on each person what makes them relax.

To paraphrase an actual sleep scientist (and not just talk out of my ass like most people do about health):

It is easy to see know if you are getting enough sleep. If you feel tired during the day, you need more sleep.

[–] Urist@lemmy.ml 6 points 11 months ago

Still only because the DM decided to be nice about it.

[–] Urist@lemmy.ml 1 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Realistically, how many people build applications themselves? ~~Signal does not have reproducible builds~~ (on Android at least) and depends on Play Services for notifications.

EDIT: Seems they have it now (since 2016). I am getting old.

[–] Urist@lemmy.ml 2 points 11 months ago

Loved out of life 👻

[–] Urist@lemmy.ml 3 points 11 months ago

This is called multi-seating and requires input handling of more than one keyboard and mouse (as well as other things). It is not really useful for that in the state shown above.

[–] Urist@lemmy.ml 1 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

Also, reported income is not the same for regular people and the top 1%. Tax evasion techniques makes it seem as if they have way less income than they really have.

EDIT: I do realize some of this could be incorporated into the statement of your quote above.

[–] Urist@lemmy.ml 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

The (then) right-wing Norwegian government (left-wing by US standards ordered a study because they wanted to claim this. The results (source in Norwegian, use a translator) were the opposite of what they wanted.

For example: "the businesses used more money on their workers when the stock owners were subjected to higher wealth tax" (paraphrasing here).

Is a car or shirt or house personal property?

Yes.

I reference "dignity" because it's part of "the unshakeable foundation of the Republic of Poland"

Yea, not sure I care about the right-wingers in Poland either.

cooperate with you if you remind them of the Soviet Union, and I expect that saying "we should remove the capitalist class" will do that.

Well, I think we should be honest about our intentions, unlike the capitalist class that tell you "brown people" or "the economy" is the reason they pay you slave wages.

What misinformation am I repeating? I wouldn't have written a statement that I don't think is true, so I suggest you point out anything you think is incorrect and explain your perspective, and maybe share a URL for some more interesting sources.

The part about seizing personal property to pay taxes, for instance. A progressive tax system can have bottom tiers paying no taxes. The right are those who impose high tax rates on the middle class and poor, in order to make them hate taxes.

[–] Urist@lemmy.ml 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

The US is the only country I know of that practises this.

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