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spynxic

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    Comment #20256192

    The proposed solution of depopulation is based on a flawed premise. It isn't necessarily true that a growing population needs greater access to fossil fuel. Rather, as access to fo…

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    Comment #19240565

    It's interesting to see the range of perspectives on work put forth in this thread. I'd only point out how strange it is that the question of what is being worked towards isn't mor…

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    Comment #19240174

    natural (comparative more natural, superlative most natural) 1. That exists and evolved within the confines of an ecosystem. 2. Of or relating to nature. 3. Without artificial addi…

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    Comment #17779798

    Note that the capabilities introduced by telephone-based technology also presented issues that were seldom entertained by the minds of people. This was also true for the car and ho…

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    Comment #17712008

    > Recidivism rates were actually higher than those who just were sent to prison with a 67% recidivism rate for halfway house residents compared to 60% for prison-only convicts. In …

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    Comment #17087315

    > To suggest that your concerns and what constitutes a single voter issue for you is wrong is condescending. > Since you think net neutrality is a stupid single voter issue then I …

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    Comment #16760433

    > Finally, you make a very common mistake when you assert "you can't yell 'fire' in a movie theater". I thought the 'mistake' would be assuming that this action is prohibited even …

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    Comment #16672706

    > You are right, both sides are to blame, but this don’t make any of the them better. ( Both sides refer to the broadcast/online media & commercial/political ad campaigns) Blame ca…

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    Comment #16287102

    > If the choice is between saving the lives of the poor with corruption vs letting them die without I would choose the former any day. Corruption inherently makes the system insolv…

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    Comment #16254487

    No, just preface into their intended functions. Edit: One might question what the ledger tracks in terms of operating toward user needs as opposed to financial activity.

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    Comment #16254456

    Operating System: - the software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks, executing applications, and controlling peripherals. Blockchain: - A decentra…

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    Comment #16249038

    This overall problem might be solved by offering periodic reporting where each subsequent report by a user is a bit more credible.

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    Comment #16147608

    > with revolutionary new business models that allow fees to go to ~zero. Assuming fees are derived from the mining ability of the network, as more activity brings value to the netw…

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    Comment #16129227

    > ..but we're spending that time in increasingly sedentary hobbies/interests. And work. Don't forget work. > As a physician, does the idea that manufacturing and robotics will comp…

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    Comment #16120484

    > The real world has truly random events, and while it bothers many people.. Replace the word random with unpredictable and it shows why some people are bothered. To say something …

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    Comment #16093691

    > I was asking a completely friendly question out of genuine curiosity as to his opinion. Why do you feel the need to tell me this? I wouldn't have commented if I thought otherwise…

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    Comment #16093573

    _Evidence_: > when was the last time you saw something that actually had to be explained come up in a televised debate? _Question_: > what do you think can be done to take back US …

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    Comment #16057364

    > And while I am convinced online article won't inspire anyone to study a field as arcane and useless to most people as math An individual seeking more information about physics wi…

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    Comment #15919122

    > ..they do very much represent you and all the other constituents within their region. Perhaps a method for measuring this is needed. A way to evaluate a representative based on t…

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    Comment #15883343

    > But hang out with the right people and you would be surprised at how much is possible in life. There is a reason why success often seems contagious. This has the potential to pai…

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    Comment #15883176

    > ..though it does tend to lead to an overall weakening of the population though as only the biggest and strongest animals, that should be breeding, get removed. This is true only …

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    Comment #15761965

    "[Excel's non-VBA interface is] a brilliant reactive data programming model.." Also known as functional programming

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    Comment #15731285

    > But if you want to go to Oxford and spend 5-10 years learning ancient dialects and writing systems, it could be quite rewarding. What of an online course?

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    Comment #15718008

    I don't have the time at the moment to check whether or not Apple uses this approach, however, Google went about solving offline-functionality in a clever way. https://research.goo…

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    Comment #15615367

    This issue is hosted by developers making apps unavailable for installation lest agreeing to every requirement. Developers get away with this because, 1) individually selecting per…