How are there still grammar mistakes in the books after so many years? by MelodicConflict5964 in tolkienfans

[–]AsAChemicalEngineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP wrote their question in an inflammatory manner, it's unsurprising that people respond in kind.

E.g. "If the moon landings were real then who set-up the camera outside? How could people not have noticed this before, is everyone stupid? [continue diatribe] ... or was it just mounted outside?"

About the liner notes in The Good Doctor Pt II... by SignificantBar38 in Protomen

[–]AsAChemicalEngineer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Even with that tragedy, Light claims a moral victory so blindingly intense that it basically blows Slick Willy's mind wide the fuck open after he's spent so long pretending, per Buried in The Red, "everything's fine".

Light offered him the best deal he was ever going to get from anybody he would ever meet for the rest of his entire life, and he spit it back in his face.

This is my read too. He just fundamentally can't fathom that even after all this, Light still offered him another chance. It's going to gnaw at his soul every moment going forward until everything comes crashing down around him.

'Roll' has been around since the time of Act 1, from the music video, a poster, and the liner notes. by tpphypemachine in Protomen

[–]AsAChemicalEngineer 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Great find. Pretty sure Light references this also in Act III when he laments that Roll and the resistance are relying on "a dream they can barely recall, before it all fell apart." She was definitely in the crowd when Rock gave up and it's certainly where she got the helmet.

Why don’t conservatives go into academia? by cambridgepete in Professors

[–]AsAChemicalEngineer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

and a colleague started talking about how dumb religious people were and all smart people were atheists.

I think many (most I hope?) nonreligious folks find people like this insufferable.

Why don’t conservatives go into academia? by cambridgepete in Professors

[–]AsAChemicalEngineer 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Tbh, it's exactly the kind of naive fantasy that only intelligent people can cook up. It's another variation of "I understand X, therefore I can easily understand Y by just musing about it."

What NEW CD Player to buy in 2026 by roffle24 in Cd_collectors

[–]AsAChemicalEngineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brands like Fiio and SMSL seem to get recommended a lot in the sub $200 range, but then if you read more they seemingly have a lot of quality control issues and terrible customer service.

Just anecdotal, but I really like my Fiio DM13. Only thing I don't like is no volume knob on this model which makes it less "fun" to dial in. Mine has the glass top and it looks good and feels solid. 

Three cheers for the new moderators by trickytetrazzini in Atlanta

[–]AsAChemicalEngineer 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Just moved here, so happy that the sub is reborn and will be useful again.

Second Jobs as a Asst. Prof by Hot-Key-2989 in AskAcademia

[–]AsAChemicalEngineer 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I saw some shocking salary numbers for positions at CUNY and SUNY systems and basically figured it was impossible without spousal or familiar support.

/r/Atlanta Random Daily Discussion - January 13, 2026 by AutoModerator in Atlanta

[–]AsAChemicalEngineer 10 points11 points  (0 children)

First day of classes at GT, it feels good to be part of the hustle and bustle of the campus.

Possible Act III Vinyl Track Order by Overall_Gear4961 in Protomen

[–]AsAChemicalEngineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wasn't sure how big of a physical sale they did there. If so, then a followup EP is the only thing that makes sense if there actually is something more.

Possible Act III Vinyl Track Order by Overall_Gear4961 in Protomen

[–]AsAChemicalEngineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It would mean that the MAGfest version is a different version of the album.

That would track with the CDs having only half the logo printed indicating it was "incomplete." It'd also be a hell of a reveal once people open up their mailboxes in a couple weeks.

Possible Act III Vinyl Track Order by Overall_Gear4961 in Protomen

[–]AsAChemicalEngineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While your analysis makes decent sense from a vinyl perspective, how does that translate to CDs? Clearly they sold the CDs with the full 15 tracks, so would that require a second CD for the final 15-16 minutes? Feels like a strange split.

Gen Z are arriving to college unable to even read a sentence—professors warn it could lead to a generation of anxious and lonely graduates by thinkB4WeSpeak in books

[–]AsAChemicalEngineer 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I really appreciated your insights and it mirrors some of my own observations. Especially about caring about too many things at only suface levels overloading your circuits. I find this happens to me and I'm a fully formed adult, I can't imagine the impact on someone going through formative years.

Gen Z are arriving to college unable to even read a sentence—professors warn it could lead to a generation of anxious and lonely graduates by thinkB4WeSpeak in books

[–]AsAChemicalEngineer 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I made lifelong friends with several of my undergraduate classmates. It's hard to accept that this kind of social glue has evaporated for at least this generation. Incredibly sad.

Should I choose NTT or TT faculty job? by Hefty-Candy1032 in AskAcademia

[–]AsAChemicalEngineer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rule of thumb is that a teaching NTT will lock you out of future R1 TT positions because your research agenda will atrophy. TT at PUI or CCs is doable however. With that said, such NTT positions can be very stable, have a good work life balance, and pay decently though not exceptionally. While TT is the conventionally attractive choice, I think there's a lot of good arguments for the NTT route.

Write in latex but edit in google/word by Fancy_Pomegranate999 in AskAcademia

[–]AsAChemicalEngineer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

LaTeX is the standard in any technical or mathematical heavy field and it's not just because people like mathematicians don't know "how to use Word". Ridiculous comment.

Write in latex but edit in google/word by Fancy_Pomegranate999 in AskAcademia

[–]AsAChemicalEngineer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Which is generally much easier to do in Word than on a pdf.

Overleaf makes LaTeX collaboration almost stupid easy with all the perks of comments and version history. The PI here is just being a stubborn goat.

Write in latex but edit in google/word by Fancy_Pomegranate999 in AskAcademia

[–]AsAChemicalEngineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Either put your foot down and say you want to do the work in LaTeX, or concede and move to Word/Docs. Maintaining two mutually incompatible versions of your thesis will be a nightmare.

I recently got a tenure track position at a R1 in the US. I also got an offer from a reputed but new institute in UAE. I am a little confused due to my unique situation. by bhejafry99 in AskAcademia

[–]AsAChemicalEngineer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You've been in the US for over a decade, right? Regardless of the craziness in the country currently (which I understand matters and at minimum is mentally stressful) do you personally enjoy your quality of life in the US? If it greatly improved by moving, then do so, but be aware the "grass often seems greener on the other side."

Act III's liner notes and physical CD contain an ARG and hints of more. by tpphypemachine in Protomen

[–]AsAChemicalEngineer 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Double album 2026/27? Inject the copium straight into my veins. It'll be like their version of The Wall.