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You don't get angry with the scorpion for stinging the frog. He is just behaving according to his nature. The US is in a late-capitalist phase right now. It's gotten here because t…

The developer (likely) won't do it in isolation. But the point of building permits, and building regs and so on is to create requirements that let the development live in harmony w…

Fair enough, but again that noise is easily dealt with by proper planning and permitting. Given that chillers exists in lots of places it seems like this is a solved problem.

I'll be honest by saying I for one have never heard hurr durr before. It might be a bit more localized than you think. Frankly though it's unnecessary to be so personal regarding t…

Whats in a name? Personally I use Google/Windows at work, and Steam/Windows at home. I also have a Meta/Android OS for my phone and a Garmin/Auto OS for my car. My websites are hos…

Yes, I think bad behaviors do play a part. With any development there has to be some level of trust between the developer and community (where the community are typically represent…

I'm sure there are data centers that make a noise. And if you're firing up a generator that's a separate issue. But the noise from computer fans and power supplies is easy to ameli…

>> The entire point of cryptocurrency is to be money that is independent of any government's ability to enforce its laws. Thats exactly correct. The killer app for crypto is crimin…

I'll add Music. And its never too late to learn. I'm in my 50s and learning piano for the first time.

Progress in fighting cancers has been enormous over the past couple decades. But there are challenges when developing new therapies. It should be noted that "cancer" is not one thi…

I can speak to this somewhat. My panels are on adjustable frames. Typically I switch from flat (summer) to tilted (winter). As always ymmv and depends somewhat on your location. I'…

While not in motion, or while in flight, it's not really an issue. Takeoffs and landings are the biggest risk times (and also the best proximity to Fire and Rescue). In hot environ…

Yes, that's a factor as well. If you're opening a door (or emergency exit) you should look first to see if that side of the plane is on fire. But obviously you can open it to look,…

There will of course always be different potential uses for land. And there are up and down sides to every argument. It's easy though to dismiss options which don't benefit me pers…

Regulations require that window shades be up (open) during take off and landing. I was sitting next to a passenger once who was asked by the steward to raise the window shade. Whil…

The amount of water used is somewhat less important than what the source of the water is. And it's important to understand that "using water" isn't like "using coal". In other word…

Only a small fraction of current flyers get window seats. And the view from the isle seat or middle row is non-existent. And that's before we talk about night flights when there's …

Imagine you are on a beach. It's dinner time, so you need somewhere to eat. Fortunately there are 1000 restaurants available, all serving the same menu. 50 new restaurants open eve…

We live in a world with cognitive dissonance. We have to because if you don't you'd go insane. This article is perhaps a good example of that. On the one hand live in public (post …

>> Maybe publishers should JUST pay authors WELL, and get a book every 2-3 years There are a couple problems with this approach. Firstly, while the median income is 20k, the book b…

I always find this line of thought interesting. Because it implies the manufacturer has all the power. But they don't. The consumer does. Ultimately the manufacturer wins the horse…

I think this is the key metric. Get people in the door. Sure you can jack up prices on food and drink. Sure you can fleece the people who do come, but everyone who stops coming "be…

Oh I agree. The US is not doing the same thing as China at all. China is spending its money developing manufacturing of goods the world wants. It has targeted markets and the govt …

I don't know what it's like in Scandinavia, but here, as an employer, I would see it as a positive. Something you can use as a differentiator when interviewing. Recent graduates of…

I'm not sure I agree. In the aircraft industry especially the US has strongly pushed for exports. Overseas programs (TRS2, Avro Arrow) were terminated for political reasons (and re…