GlassHalfHopeful
@GlassHalfHopeful@lemmy.ca
Let go and let entropy.
- Comment on Why are so many Afghans suddenly being deported back to Afghanistan? Why is it from so many different countries? 2 months ago:
Germany most recently. As far as I can see, it’s due to the rise in nationalism and anti-immigration policies. It’s absolutely terrible to watch especially knowing what’s going to happen to most of those people being forced back…
- Comment on Linux smashes through five per cent desktop share in the US 2 months ago:
Smashes.
- Comment on China begins assembling its supercomputer in space 4 months ago:
But being accurate with the headline makes it less click baity. 😏 Honestly, this article is scant on details.
Data centers don’t usually have an “X-ray polarization detector for picking up brief cosmic phenomena.” Like you said, it seems more like a scientific tool than an actual “data center.”
- Comment on China begins assembling its supercomputer in space 4 months ago:
They’ve certainly had to come up with some way to effectively radiate the heat into space. The article doesn’t mention it though. i presume it’s one of the main reasons for networking so many machines together?
- Comment on China begins assembling its supercomputer in space 4 months ago:
12 of 2800 planned have been launched.
- Comment on Neville Page Says ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Season 1 Klingons Were “A Salty Broth” 4 months ago:
I was honestly thinking/waiting for the same explanation. Haha.
- Comment on Neville Page Says ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Season 1 Klingons Were “A Salty Broth” 4 months ago:
Makes perfect sense. But why now invent a whole new alien? Why modify an existing piece of canon (again)?
- Comment on Neville Page Says ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Season 1 Klingons Were “A Salty Broth” 4 months ago:
What’s done is done. What I’d simply like to know is the why. Maybe it’s in this article somewhere, but I gave up halfway. Probably just too sleepy atm. Someday I’ll read a source that gives a sensible why. Because what I’ve heard never really made sense. Why keep so much intact and change one thing so drastically?
- Comment on Black Mirror Question 5 months ago:
You nailed it regarding closure and the therapeutic nature of it. That’s exactly how I took it. Life throws a lot at people. We can’t stop that. It’s simply a byproduct of existence.
Sometimes closure is hard to find, so it was really nice to see that happen for someone. There are some things in my own life that still weigh quite heavy and it was nice to co-experience the feelings of Paul Giamatti’s character.
- Comment on Black Mirror Question 5 months ago:
Thanks again for this. It was really helpful.
Watched Eulogy in the living room and one of my kids was kids hard in the feels zone. I chose to focus on the positive and really liked the episode. They wanted to know if this was how Black Mirror always was, so we watched my fav episode of San Junipero. Goodness do I love that one.
Anyway, I really enjoyed all the rest of the season.
That first episode really hit me hard, so I was worried about the rest. Maybe it was bad timing. More likely that it just hit too close to home. Add in the advertising economy in real life and how it’s everywhere, stealing your info, and blocking everything from any semblence of a good experience. It just got to me. I will never understand the irony in Netflix releasing this episode.
- Comment on Black Mirror Question 5 months ago:
The thought of subscriber based healthcare genuinely freaks me out.
- Comment on Black Mirror Question 5 months ago:
So freaking real, right? Gaa. Awful because it’s too possible. Butttttt… As far fetched as some episodes can be, this is what the creators are aiming for. 😅
- Comment on Black Mirror Question 5 months ago:
This is perfect and exactly what I was looking for. I knew someone could do this. I really appreciate you taking the time. Seriously. 💜
- Comment on Black Mirror Question 5 months ago:
Except for when it’s not. And I love those episodes, hence the OP. See my comment here in terms of what I mean: lemmy.ca/comment/15880323
- Comment on Black Mirror Question 5 months ago:
Haha. Exactly. There’s something about it that makes you curious, but then… the whiplash.
- Comment on Black Mirror Question 5 months ago:
It’s well produced and a lot of actors shine in these episodes. Some episodes are incredible. Most though… most may leave you feeling pretty miserable. With that said, I think the show is worth watching when there is a silver lining, hence my post.
In all honesty though, you might be better off over all without watching. The world is pretty screwed right now and the futures envisioned with these episodes usually take it even further. (But not always… again… hence the OP).
- Comment on Black Mirror Question 5 months ago:
I responded to a similarly comment here: lemmy.ca/comment/15880323
- Comment on Black Mirror Question 5 months ago:
Awesome, thank you!
- Comment on Black Mirror Question 5 months ago:
The show can be bleak. Depression and bleakness can be a tough mix. Look out for yourself, friend.
- Comment on Black Mirror Question 5 months ago:
I mean, San Junipero is a really amazing episode. Last season, Joan is Awful ended pretty well. Hang the DJ also.
Black Mirror is what it is, but there are definitely some episodes with redemptive qualities in spite of the terrible technology the episode is centered on.
I’m just curious if any of the episodes this season end that way.
- Comment on Black Mirror Question 5 months ago:
Thanks!
- Comment on Black Mirror Question 5 months ago:
Damn it, you figured me out. I feel like I’ve learned a lot about myself from this session. Thank you.
- Comment on Black Mirror Question 5 months ago:
Is this a DumDummies request? 😰
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- Comment on Question about (what I think are) gay selfies 7 months ago:
😝
- Comment on Why do people think it’s selfish when I don’t get them things/ask about them? 7 months ago:
It’s possible you’re conflating asocial and antisocial behavior.
Humans are social creatures and we communicate in more than just words. How you respond to people, or in this case don’t respond to people, says a lot to them. What the other person interprets may or may not be true. Frankly, humans are prone to storytelling so they have a tendency to presume the worst. If you aren’t reinforcing otherwise with your words and your behavior, then they will naturally become upset.
I’m really really glad to hear that you have people in your life that seem to care about you, ask about how you are, and provide various things for you. However, even though you may not feel like it for whatever reasons, refraining from reciprocating that behavior will starve out those relationships.
Human relationships are always quid pro quo. If you are receiving, then you will be giving something back. It doesn’t have to be one-to-one and not usually immediate.
If you want relationships of any kind to be healthy, then reciprocating when people invest into you is important. Again, it doesn’t necessarily have to be in the same way or amount, but there does have to be a response. Without that, the relationship becomes unhealthy or eventually over.
On a side note, I’m really proud to see you being forthright and honest with your mental health. I know it’s more commonly spoken about these days, but it can still be hard. I hope that you’re getting help as you navigate through it. You might find that some of the internal healing work you do will also positively affect the very relationships you are talking about in this post.
May your tomorrow’s be better than each today. 💜
- Comment on Why do people see me as far older than 19 when I type the way I do sometimes?/Why do people think full stops are rude? 7 months ago:
For the first question, you might find answers more helpful if you ask the aforementioned people that you’re actually interacting with.
And regarding the second question, it’s probably related to the first. Young people who grew up texting and using social media have adopted abbreviated writing styles. Older people using the same technologies tend to retain more proper forms. Of course, people aren’t monoliths. There’s plenty of young people writing in complete sentences and plenty of older people utilizing short form words.
- Comment on Monica Lewinsky On "Reclaiming" What Was Lost 7 months ago:
Wow. Ha! I haven’t heard Tom’s name in forever.
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- Comment on [deleted] 7 months ago:
Because people don’t realize refurbished printers were a thing?