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This is somewhat OT, but I've noticed a trend -- although I can't say how recent -- of headlines of the form "British [X] do [Amazing Thing]", particularly (but not necessarily) from the BBC. I note that the HN headline has been changed to "UK researchers" (IIRC, it said "British Scientists" earlier) and this BBC article doesn't actually use this phrase in their headline, but it appears prominently in the tagline. Th…
This is somewhat OT, but I've noticed a trend -- although I can't say how recent -- of headlines of the form "British [X] do [Amazing Thing]", particularly (but not necessarily) from the BBC. I note that the HN headline has been changed to "UK researchers" (IIRC, it said "British Scientists" earlier) and this BBC article doesn't actually use this phrase in their headline, but it appears prominently in the tagline. Th…
It also exists in spanish press.
This is somewhat OT, but I've noticed a trend -- although I can't say how recent -- of headlines of the form "British [X] do [Amazing Thing]", particularly (but not necessarily) from the BBC. I note that the HN headline has been changed to "UK researchers" (IIRC, it said "British Scientists" earlier) and this BBC article doesn't actually use this phrase in their headline, but it appears prominently in the tagline. Th…
> populist nationalism is causing all kinds of problems
That is not a factual statement, it is a subjective political opinion. People on the other side of the fence think the opposite. From whence do you derive this claim to objective truth? Most of your point seems to be built on that statement, but its subjective nature makes it fall apart.
This is somewhat OT, but I've noticed a trend -- although I can't say how recent -- of headlines of the form "British [X] do [Amazing Thing]", particularly (but not necessarily) from the BBC. I note that the HN headline has been changed to "UK researchers" (IIRC, it said "British Scientists" earlier) and this BBC article doesn't actually use this phrase in their headline, but it appears prominently in the tagline. Th…
Fair enough to pick at which adjectives are used. I certainly find the nationality of the researchers more interesting than many other aspects, such as their hair color. Different nations have different cultures and policies towards things. Using nationality as an adjective might lead to productive conversations around how to make the species better. If so, that's a win. If all it does is promote mindless nationalism, it's a loss. So far, I'm not seeing anything to worry about -- and this title is much better than "Several Short, Brown-Haired People just did some Amazing Things with Beakers!" :)
ADD: It seems like my joking title should end with "And you won't believe #7!"
Thanks for your comment. This kinda thing can certainly get out of hand. So far we are very far away from that happening.
Seeing as we are unable or unwilling to deal with the present micro and nano-particles resulting from decades of plastic use and disposal, I worry about the environmental effects of graphene.
A few things I've found:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphene
"10 µm few-layered graphene flakes were able to pierce cell membranes in solution"
http://www.kurzweilai.net/graphenes-negative-environmental-i...
"In groundwater, which typically has a higher degree of hardness and a lower concentration of natural organic matter, the graphene oxide nanoparticles tended to become less stable and eventually settle out or be removed in subsurface environments. In surface waters, where there is more organic material and less hardness, the nanoparticles remained stable and moved farther, especially in the subsurface layers of the water bodies."
(also http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/ees.2013.0392)
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> in a time when populist nationalism is causing all kinds of problems (I realize this forum will be almost overwhelmingly in favor of the above statement, but thought I would respond anyway to give an alternative viewpoint from outside). What problems? Is it really causing problems, or is it just that you are politically opposed to it? The lack of nationalism I would say has caused far more problems over the last fe…
Well it's causing the UK to leave the EU which is a disaster by any measure, not including idiots wanting "control".
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> in a time when populist nationalism is causing all kinds of problems (I realize this forum will be almost overwhelmingly in favor of the above statement, but thought I would respond anyway to give an alternative viewpoint from outside). What problems? Is it really causing problems, or is it just that you are politically opposed to it? The lack of nationalism I would say has caused far more problems over the last fe…
Well it's causing the UK to leave the EU which is a disaster by any measure, not including idiots wanting "control".
I'm not from the UK but am in the EU, and I was hoping the Remain side would win the referendum. But I don't see UK leaving as a disaster, either, and after the referendum, the overblown hysteria related to Brexit has led me to see that in fact it maybe is a very wise thing to do for Brits and maybe we should follow. EU leaders and pundits seem so disconnected from reality: if this is an ultimate disaster, they are too deep gazing their own navels.
This is somewhat OT, but I've noticed a trend -- although I can't say how recent -- of headlines of the form "British [X] do [Amazing Thing]", particularly (but not necessarily) from the BBC. I note that the HN headline has been changed to "UK researchers" (IIRC, it said "British Scientists" earlier) and this BBC article doesn't actually use this phrase in their headline, but it appears prominently in the tagline. Th…
This is somewhat OT, but I've noticed a trend -- although I can't say how recent -- of headlines of the form "British [X] do [Amazing Thing]", particularly (but not necessarily) from the BBC. I note that the HN headline has been changed to "UK researchers" (IIRC, it said "British Scientists" earlier) and this BBC article doesn't actually use this phrase in their headline, but it appears prominently in the tagline. Th…
> in a time when populist nationalism is causing all kinds of problems (I realize this forum will be almost overwhelmingly in favor of the above statement, but thought I would respond anyway to give an alternative viewpoint from outside). What problems? Is it really causing problems, or is it just that you are politically opposed to it? The lack of nationalism I would say has caused far more problems over the last fe…
I fail to see how nationalism is going to help solve terrorism, bad working conditions, tax evasion and dysfunctional democratic institutions.
I am afraid that nationalism will lead to decreased understanding of and less acceptance towards cultural differences.
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> in a time when populist nationalism is causing all kinds of problems (I realize this forum will be almost overwhelmingly in favor of the above statement, but thought I would respond anyway to give an alternative viewpoint from outside). What problems? Is it really causing problems, or is it just that you are politically opposed to it? The lack of nationalism I would say has caused far more problems over the last fe…
When I went to compulsory school I was taught that competition between nations is what caused the arms race that preluded World War I. I was also told that it was the feeling (in Germany) of being humiliated by the Versaille treaty, as a nation, that laid the ground for World War II. I fail to see how nationalism is going to help solve terrorism, bad working conditions, tax evasion and dysfunctional democratic instit…
* Intervention in other countries affairs.
* Mass immigration
Nationalism isn't about exerting your dominance on other nations, it's about being self sufficient, about NOT interfering in other countries affairs. It's about not importing millions of cheap laborers, but instead training and employing people who already live here.
> I am afraid that nationalism will lead to decreased understanding of and less acceptance towards cultural differences.
You have two populations - one which considers gay people to be inherently evil, and advocates for them to be killed or at the very least locked up. And a second population which contains a reasonable number of gay people.
In this scenario, which is the better solution? To let these two ideologically opposed cultures live separately, in mostly happiness, or to push these cultures together to create massive conflict?
Nationalism has nothing to do with "acceptance" of other cultures and differences. The opposite - It's about celebrating and cherishing those cultural differences while they still exist. Unfortunately, globalization and mass migration is stomping out culture at an alarming pace, making sure all countries tend towards the same.
edit: replied here because account is throttled due to dissenting opinion... ;)
I'm not sure you need scientifically peer reviewed papers to see that bombing other countries, and then letting all the people you just bombed come live in your country, is going to fuel terrorism.
If you need peer reviewed scientific evidence for the above, then I'm sorry.