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You’re right to try to compare to emissions in a physical sale but I think your estimate is way off. Most NFTS are selling for under a couple thousand. Even over many editions, the…

Really? Isn't it more likely that the fincancial motive translates to quicker, scrappier & less polished articles.

Isn't it the best yardstick possible? Your view assumes that those with dying regrets lack much critical analysis. That they espouse these regrets without having critically conside…

This is the Hawthorne effect - a cousin of the placebo effect. It's a v useful idea. Per the Hawthorne effect, you modify your behaviour in response to the awareness of being obser…

I mean I did explicitly say the West vs the West. And self-determination is definitely a special case so none of these apply. Again, the US vs the West? I'd be surprised if its nev…

Well, it happens but rarely does it happen exclusively in the West where there is a lot at stake. (Would be interested in counterexamples) International law, as an attempt to tame …

This is a cursory criticism but this seems to be suggesting that journalists who, say, specialise in Middle Eastern politics talk to other journalists who specialise in Middle East…

Yes! This is so pertinent/understated. Do you know of anything that elucidates the oversimplifications of dopamine popscience? Edit: This does a good job: https://www.theguardian.c…

Ah I'm so glad you posted this! I've been trying to articulate a rejection of cycnism so it's perfect to have the opposite case presented! I know it is semantics but it's important…

I see it as the emergence of post modernism in popular culture. People don't feel comfortable claiming knowledge of some 'truth' - relativism is too ingrained. You could say it der…

It's pretty clear that he's stating Canada has a larger welfare net than in the US. Take paid holiday. The US has no federal state minimum paid vacation. In Canada, it's 16-30 days…

I'm only a mid-level developer. I've been offered a position as a tech lead with the aim of building a team. What advice would you give a new, inexperienced, and ambitious tech lea…

Anyone think the window breaking in the demo was done on purpose - for the media points?

Whether mastery or success is the end, the rule emphasises quantity of time over quality of time. AFAIK 'quality of time' discussions are restricted to mentions of 'deliberate' pra…

Jesus. An amazing piece. Thanks

Ah now this is sneaky. Is this widespread? Any sources?

"to shout and add stress to an already difficult situation" now that's accuracy