JohnDClay

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[–] JohnDClay 7 points 20 hours ago

I think [email protected] would be a better fit, but it is interesting!

[–] JohnDClay 5 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

Only half a million, but still!

[–] JohnDClay 13 points 20 hours ago (2 children)

Stomp summoned this book from the depths of my memory. Big things in store for those big paws!

the fire cat

[–] JohnDClay -3 points 21 hours ago* (last edited 21 hours ago) (1 children)

Do you think you can have effective communism with only self interested parties? That was my take away from your comment, that you can get communism as a logical extension of greedy motives?

[–] JohnDClay -1 points 22 hours ago (3 children)

When someone says capitalism is human nature, I don't think they mean that industrial automation allowing unskilled workers is human nature. So they're using a different meaning of capitalism. To address their concern, you would show counter examples of large groups of people working together for a common good rather than their own enrichment. Rather than just saying they're using the word wrong.

[–] JohnDClay 1 points 22 hours ago

Good video by Dan Murrel on the subject. There is a colonel of truth in that there has been a race to the bottom for film studios. But this is unlikely to help the situation, and will likely only lead to fewer movies overall.

https://youtu.be/zlhv8V5n0sQ

[–] JohnDClay 6 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

Why will oxygen levels go up? If anything, I'd think more oxygen being tied up in CO2 would cause O2 levels to go down.

[–] JohnDClay -3 points 23 hours ago (11 children)

When you survey people on the street, would they use that definition? English isn't a prescriptive language, the definition is what people use it as.

[–] JohnDClay -1 points 1 day ago (17 children)

I don't think the Marxist definition of capitalism lines up with the colloquial definition. Colloquially, it's thought of as systems in which money is exchanged for goods and services. As opposed to communism, where it is not. (These are both oversimplified)

When people say capitalism has been around for thousands of years, what they mean is the colloquial definition. Redefining their terms with the Marxist version doesn't address their actual point.

[–] JohnDClay -1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I don't think the Marxist definition of capitalism lines up with the colloquial definition. Colloquially, it's thought of as systems in which money is exchanged for goods and services. As opposed to communism, where it is not. (These are both oversimplified)

When people say capitalism has been around for thousands of years, what they mean is the colloquial definition. Redefining their terms with the Marxist version doesn't address their actual point.

[–] JohnDClay 0 points 1 day ago (3 children)

But you'd say that capitalism requires the technological advancements of the industrial revolution by definition?

[–] JohnDClay 3 points 1 day ago (9 children)

I was asking to clarify, because it sounded like your definition of capitalism was something like 'uses industrial machinery to allow for unskilled work.' By that definition, I agree that by definition capitalism didn't exist till after the industrial revolution, since industrial machinery didn't exist yet. But I disagree that capitalism requires industrial machinery.

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submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by JohnDClay to c/stick
 

Went on a hike, they loved the sticks, so many to chose from!

 

For the 100th anniversary in 1954, Sylvania set this picture up with thousands of flash bulbs.

https://www.trainorders.com/discussion/read.php?2,698857,nodelay=1

Apparently the fireworks were added in post.

 

Extrapolated from current trends

 

What do you think? Can the low efficiency be overcome cost effectively?

 

So many Doritos to choose from.

Interesting plane spotted over Chengdu, looks like a side by side seated trijet.

https://www.twz.com/air/china-stuns-with-heavy-stealth-tactical-jets-sudden-appearance

https://youtu.be/oPM67JZuPjA

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Mechanical Hand Testing (www.youtube.com)
 

Ian Davis has been working since he lost his fingers to design and build a mechanical hand. He's now looking for other amputees to help him test the design. It's a really cool project, I love following his progress!

 

Is there a way to get villagers with separated arms on bedrock? Would I need to write my own addon? I don't see anything built for that currently.

My end goal would be to get villagers to look like dwarfs, like this resource pack.

https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/texture-packs/mypowerbobs-fantasy-villagers

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I lik the bone (mander.xyz)
submitted 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) by JohnDClay to c/[email protected]
 

Mai nam is Jane

And when I dig

I fynde some roks

Both smol and big

I put my tung

Upon the stone

For science yes

I lik the bone

 

Tin in solder or some other meals can form spiky crystals when under stress. These whiskers can form short circuits if not properly insulated or not alloyed with other metals.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whisker_(metallurgy)

 

Apparently reddits nuclear subs are anti nuclear now, as they won't let this video be posted.

Livestream with more info about Kyle Hill videos beginning banned from nuclear subreddits. Discussion starts at about 17min in. https://www.youtube.com/live/LF-AMZYrLYs

 

Scott Manley video, looks like the hold down claps may have ripped the bottom off the booster, allowing it to take off.

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