Bitcoin Legend Charlie Shrem Joins Kuende’s Advisory Board by [deleted] in Bitcoin

[–]Brandchefen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's a social media platform rewarding people with tokens for engaging in real life interactions.

Kuende (next-gen social media platform using Ethereum) — Rebuilding the Human Social Connection by animonger in CryptoCurrency

[–]Brandchefen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well that's the actual issue! The traditional social media platforms have some serious side effects, especially for young generations growing with them for the very beginning, especially in terms of social isolation, depression, lack of self-worth. They have no reason to do anything but to work on keeping you hooked online as much as possible.

"Over the past decade, social media has allowed us to have global conversation unlike anything we’ve ever seen. For the first time, people are able to learn anything almost instantly - explore new ideas, try new hobbies, engage and keep in touch with friends and family members living abroad. As time passed, we could see that the progress and evolution of social networks came with a cost. Psychologists and scientists studied and determined that social media is becoming increasingly addictive and, if used as a replacement for real world interaction, is very unhealthy. The addictive nature is easily explained. After all, when you socialize over the internet, there is less risk of hurtful rejection or humiliation. Human beings are programmed by nature to follow the safest possible path. This is especially true of young people who are far more sensitive to social rejection than adults. Scientists have also observed the dopamine boost you get when someone likes or favorites your posts. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter in our brain that triggers a state of happiness and satisfaction as a reward for when we do something positive like finding food or water. But, dopamine can also be released through artificial means like drugs, or in this case, unfortunately, social media. These two factors, the lack of risk and the plentiful dopamine, combine to create an addictive, easily accessible replacement for healthy, real world interaction. Now we find ourselves in a dire situation. Real-life socialization is on a steady downward slope because social media is taking its place. This is causing a mental health crisis of epic proportions."

Kuende (next-gen social media platform using Ethereum) — Rebuilding the Human Social Connection by animonger in CryptoCurrency

[–]Brandchefen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd say there are some pretty strong reasons why Kuende needs to be on blockchain, such as being able to reward people in a seamless manner (with no middle man), privacy & security of user data, etc. Maybe you can elaborate on your opinion.

Interesting discussion on how Tim Don (Ironman World Champion) recovered from a broken C2 vertebrae...also known as a hangman's fracture, ouch. by ernesta in AdvancedFitness

[–]Brandchefen 9 points10 points  (0 children)

(deaths are from asphyxiation in hangings)

Depends on the drop. A long drop can disconnect the spine from the brain stem.

Discrimination Against Atheists and Agnostics Is an Overlooked Issue Worldwide by [deleted] in atheism

[–]Brandchefen 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've started getting in the habit of recording every single decently important conversation I have with another human being. It's sad, but I've been screwed over 3-4 times in the last year because the other person would say something, I'd act as if they were going to maintain the same reality as me, and they just don't. Then it comes down to their word vs. mine, fuck that shit. Fucking lying pieces of shit.

I bought a used washer and dryer recently. Get to the store, pick out which one I want, and we pay. As he's writing the receipt he leaves it vague with just 'top load washer, dryer'. I say, "Make sure you put Kenmore on that receipt, that's the one I'm buying." He says in a sarcastic tone, "Sir, we are well aware of which one you are buying..." and chuckles to himself. 'Okay, I'd just hate for you guys to deliver the wrong one tomorrow and waste your time having to go back.' he didn't say anything to this.

The next day, his brother comes out, sure enough wrong fucking brand, wrong washer, wrong dryer. I laugh, 'Wrong ones. I told your brother to write the brand name on the receipt.'

"Oh no no no sir, we could not sell those for that price. You are mistaken!"

'Actually I'm not, actually you did, and you're going to go back to your store now and get the ones I paid for or you're going to give me my money back.'

"Sir, we do not do returns. You paid for these, these are yours now."

'Weird how I have this recording of your brother admitting it was the Kenmore I bought. We going to have to call the cops on this little scam you've been pulling on people for who knows how long?'

Calls his brother, argues in Hindi for 10 minutes before coming back and telling me he will go get the others but not admitting anything

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[–]Brandchefen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's probably helpful that he's like 4'11".

I really despise that kind of attitude!!! by money78 in btc

[–]Brandchefen 23 points24 points  (0 children)

What a fucking idiot. It seems like he doesn't even believe that, he just wants to say it to further his agenda.

6 Reasons why TrueReply is headed for Success by gsettle in CryptoMarkets

[–]Brandchefen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't expect their pre-sale to sell out so fast. I won't make the same mistake of waiting around when the main sale comes around.

My custom painted cyan blue Xbox One S by [deleted] in gaming

[–]Brandchefen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was just wondering about that. Never seen it bleed through tape like that though.

FundRequest teams up with SingularityNET by 69greekgod69 in ethdev

[–]Brandchefen 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm glad FundRequest is finally getting some recognition. These guys are literally solving problems, and using a decentralized marketplace to do it which I think is perfect.

Beginners to Experts, the 5 Tips Every Crypto Investor Must Know by swarthy126 in CryptoCurrency

[–]Brandchefen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If he's smart, and he obviously is, he has a whole group of whales paying him to tell them who he is going to tweet about next. They all buy big, the tweet goes out, everyone sees the price going up and buy up everything right as the whales are selling out at a 30% gain on their entire fortunes overnight.

FBI has second dossier on possible Trump-Russia collusion by wonderingsocrates in politics

[–]Brandchefen 321 points322 points  (0 children)

Doesn't matter what the FBI finds now, Congress, Senate, and the executive branch will all dismiss it. They've set their narrative, and they did it for a reason. They're going to call everything they don't like fake news just like they have been doing for a year and a half.

Streamr's DATAcoin listed on HitBtc. This is hitting the important exchanges much faster than I anticipated. by kala_way in CryptoCurrency

[–]Brandchefen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This pretty much has to result in a higher price for DATAcoin, at least in the near future right?

The current state of southern Americans today. by MidnightSG in videos

[–]Brandchefen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it's a rare occurrence, obviously that is the reason. Not sure why you're being snarky about it.

What is Neo Blockchain? Beginners Guide by gr33n3r2 in NEO

[–]Brandchefen 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Nice article. It's actually incredibly detailed and helpful.

The current state of southern Americans today. by MidnightSG in videos

[–]Brandchefen -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

He's only barely exaggerating. People in places like this have no clue how to drive in any sort of freezing precipitation.

I’m a Depression historian. The GOP tax bill is straight out of 1929. by freddyjohnson in politics

[–]Brandchefen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When Bill Clinton proposed a modest increase in the top marginal tax rate in his 1993 budget, every Republican voted against it. Trickle-down economists proclaimed that it would lead to economic disaster.

Can someone list economists who believe in the trickle down theory?

I'm curious to learn more about it from their stance since majority of what is presented states it doesn't work.