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golf clap >>> Made me laugh, so thank you. But so true

Yes. For those that actually write the algorithm. For every other student in the class, copying someone else's code doesn't quite have the same benefit.... Students are humans. They will find the path of least resistance...

I've had the same experience with my group of friends. I know it's a small sample size, but I wonder of that's a common contrast for most folks my age.

When I message/call/text/email my mail friends, I know there's a 1h-24h time window before I get a response. And that's if the message prompts a response. Otherwise, they'll address it next time in person, or just let it fly by. On the other hand, my female friends respond much quicker.

At the same time, I see my current girlfriend ALWAYS on her phone. There's always someone she's in contact with - because it's a priority for her to respond. My male friends when hanging out, are almost never texting/chatting on their phone unless something immediate demands attention. It's an interesting tradeoff

There's a lot of talk about comparing your life to others through a false lens. Instagram "influencers" get most of the heat in that discussion.

But I think you're onto one of the core issues - an a much more personal lens. Many (including myself) compare our successes to that of our parents. They were married by 24. Finished Masters degrees by 26. Bought their first house by 30. I can't compare with that.

Does anyone else use search at least a dozen times a day just for spellchecking a word or confirming a phrase? I find myself pasting phrases into the search bar when autocorrect or spellcheck just doesn't do the trick. I'd love to know what percentage of "searches" were never actually looking for a target.

Minor adjustment:

Dogs are wonderful companions. But they do come with needs and stress of their own. They are no replacement for therapy, mental health, or social engagement. Get a dog because you want to care for and love a dog. Animals aren't remedies.

Boston. Every day. Rain, Shine, Snow, Winds, etc. 3.5 miles each way. Gets prettttttyy bad in the snow, but better than the subway.

Really? I don't believe I've ever seen one in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville. What are the nearby bike friendly cities?

I feel like reddit.com has taken up a lot of this slack. Now with millions of "micro-communities" about sharing the specifics or appreciation posts for specific games and topics. Replacing the traditional PHBB forums we used to have for each community.

I didn't notice this problem until recently. Whenever I found myself looking for an opinion, I would search: "{phrase} site:reddit.com".

Far from perfect, but it's been a habit I've been taking more and more in order to avoid all the garbage SEO / Lead Gen / Promotional content out there that's diluting searches.

Right. If you're assuming written language will have entirely changed, barring some earth-wide catastrophe we can (likely) assume a future civilization will understand the IDEA of radiation - making the actual danger and representation of radiation the most important element to communicate.

I see this with eggs and wood a lot in the more rural areas of New England. I think it's a simple case where whatever (if any) shrinkage is still significantly less than the cost of monitoring

I've always wondering if this was a money issue (ex: how expensive holidays can be), or a stress issue (ex: distracted about the 20 things that need to get done today before the inlaws arrive / deadlines because of employees being out of office)

That's the unwritten rule of house parties.

Unless something absolutely amazing is happening in the living room, the smokers will be out back, a pair of introverts will be in the hallway, and everyone else will slowly gravitate towards the kitchen until everyone is in the way.

Minecraft is one of the few games that I think everyone should try. It's not just "another video game", but something quite unique. It hits a certain part of the brain in both "creative expression" and "exploring the unknown" that we exercise so rarely in day to day life (or in other games). It's no wonder it really sticks with kids and becomes a way for them to express imagination. Make sure you sit down and try playing with them at some point, it'll be a fun learning experience for everyone involved.

Interesting. I can't imagine they're doing all this out of the goodness of their hearts. Wonder if they'll follow the cosmetic upgrade store, or something more akin to PokemonGO's monetization mechanics

True!

You can "out plan" temptation if you avoid making decisions in the moment.

Though - the same as a careful diet - social engagements throw a wrench in the discipline machine. Restaurants, bars, parties, etc.

As someone in their late 20's, it's becoming increasingly more difficult to gather friends for activities that:

a.) Don't involve staring at a screen. I do that enough every day. All day.

b.) Doesn't involve eating &/or drinking as the primary activity.

c.) Is more than just "passive consumption" of someone else's hard work (theater, media, sports, etc).

Dungeons and Dragons really "scratches" this itch. It's a creative endeavor, where the ultimate goal is just to hang out and have a good time.

Maybe it's just an excuse to hangout, "shoot the shit" and get some laughs in? Or maybe it's a much deeper creative/intellectual endeavor.

Either way, it's been one of the best additions to my life in recent years, and it's gotten me to do a lot of thinking about the nature of creativity and the idea of crafting "fun".

Tangental question - how did you get your testosterone tested? I'm curious to do the same thing. Do you just book a meeting with your PCP? Ask them for it? Is it more practical to do a number of different blood tests at once?

Sorry if this is an obvious question

Thule Covert - Laptop Sleeve - Remove-able DSLR Camera Insert - Ability to separate top and bottom components - Water resistant

The bag is a bit on the heavy side (5lb), and a bit on the pricy side ($180), but I absolutely love it. Use if every day for almost 2 years. Laptop, Work, Photo Gigs, Groceries, Bike Commuting, etc.

https://www.amazon.com/Thule-Covert-DSLR-Rolltop-Daypack/dp/...

Wow. That's incredible. Thanks for sharing!

True. Most of Netflix's "Search Experience" ends in disappointment. No wonder they want to hide that feature.

Agree. I was going to recommend Hemingwayapp as well! Great UI, and adds a ton of value in text review.

Really? That never even occurred, since I've never seen that option on a menu.

Ah, that's the dream. Being able to work in a silent room. No, noise cancelling headphones aren't really the same. I just want to invite Joe over to talk about X and not have Sandy from Biz Dev overhear and invite herself to the discussion.

My first reaction here is: "Why not both!?" in one.

But, you do have a point. However, it's going to be a long time until the VR technology catches up, there's no great social experience (as far as I know) that isn't sitting at the bottom of the Uncanny Valley.

Same here.

Recently sold 3 MALM dressers on Craigslist when I moved out of my last apartment. Recovered a little over half their value.

My current desk (MALM) was bought on Craiglist 4 years ago. Didn't have a car to get to IKEA. It's survived 4 years of use, and 3 moves.

Keep in mind - Real Estate prices are a driving factor in this stereotype. Biking to work is cheap. Living close enough to work that you can comfortably bike is often expensive (especially for families/households).

That's a funny hypothesis to think about. I wish there was a good data set we could analyze on this matter. I'd really like to be able to answer the question: "Have smartphones reduced human interaction. Especially with strangers."

That's fantastic. How can such a sentence be so dated, yet SO RELEVANT at the same time.