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alpineidyll3

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    Comment #49204406

    Quantum chemistry ex faculty member here who left for industry: OP is 100% correct to call out this BS and this preprint is just another attempt to abuse real science to promote a …

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    Comment #47463782

    Honestly many people (including myself) still have the ability to unplug from this stuff, and so I think it's time to do that.

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    Comment #47463778

    I actually was kinda looking for a reason to give up phones. Thanks google.

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    Comment #46975163

    But.. are you saying your vector coupling isn't explained by the existing standard model, that the measurement lacked sufficient resolution, or that existing calculations don't agr…

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    Comment #45859523

    The author left out the most important detail: - Before being ready to leave, make sure you either have, or will have, another opportunity or no need for an employer. VERY often (e…

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    Comment #45852309

    The last time this guy was president people were locked inside and schools didn't work. A reasonable prior is that this airline thing (which did affect me) isn't the end.

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    Comment #44181917

    People love to have opinions about how technologies should develop, but time and again, market realities are what guide their development. People easily get emotional about life ex…

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    Comment #43542002

    This is exactly how I'd imagine the dreck on netflix is made :).

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    Comment #41598445

    The US likes to pretend free markets are our principle, but we have completely destroyed every notion of a free two-sided market on healthcare. That's the simple explanation for ou…

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    Comment #41217938

    I am glad to see people focusing on this. If this tool could parse drug patents and draw molecular structures with associated data, I know we would pay 200k/yr+ for that service, a…

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    Comment #39569621

    This from the company I had to call all my banks to refuse charges from because they harbor rampant fraud.

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    Comment #39060763

    Human beings are naturally envious and covetous creatures. Everyone loves to talk about other people's love lives, and maintains strong opinions about how they should be, while par…

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    Comment #39060654

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    Comment #38984658

    If people would actually _measure_ the outcomes of peer review instead of talking about it, I think it would meet a swift end. Empirically, I find no improvement in reproducibility…

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    Comment #38883633

    Sure, this may be the perspective of an individual suffering from a mental dependence on a dangerous mind-altering substance, but it deserves equal consideration. (/sarcasm) Unfort…

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    Comment #38790711

    Yes. Before criticizing an efficient solution merely because it has a cost we must explain why the non market solution is a farce of inefficient security theatre. Private flights h…

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    Comment #38539242

    This company is such trash. I had to call all my financial institutions and prevent any klarna charges because of how they enable fraud.

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    Comment #38512532

    I've tried about 40 of these. This one is honestly very good! I love the coverage of artists I've never even heard of. Cheers!

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    Comment #38415191

    James!? Cool post and a very useful tool. -john

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    Comment #38235798

    I use python pretty much all day long, and would never use a python environment besides the basics. A Docker is more general, serves the same purpose, less mental overhead etc. Rea…

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    Comment #38181980

    If you need NBC news to help you decide on a lifestyle, you're in far worse trouble than marriage could ever put you in.

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    Comment #37627260

    People who create new things with real impact always end up paying a price. Directly or indirectly there is a thermodynamic necessity that work will emit heat. Some people prefer t…

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    Comment #37540785

    In a world of overblown research with hype-y titles, this really takes the cake. I wouldn't get too excited. :P

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    Comment #37491645

    At what point is an electric vehicle just rolled-up railgun ;p

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    Comment #37491614

    As a former faculty member who now directs science in industry. Agree.