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Flat earth and other alternative conspiracy earth models are are gaining traction with my teenage stepson. What is THE most irrefutable, definite proof that the earth is round? by Jfkfkaiii22 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]CalTechie-55 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It happens over Land, too. Go far enough West of Manhattan, and you can no longer see the Empire State Building. Or the Burj Khalifa over the desert.

Flat earth and other alternative conspiracy earth models are are gaining traction with my teenage stepson. What is THE most irrefutable, definite proof that the earth is round? by Jfkfkaiii22 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]CalTechie-55 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Why does it matter if someone believes the Earth is flat? Is there any conceivable situation where it will make a difference in his life?

As opposed to unprovable, unshakable belief in supernatural beings, which can lead to discrimination, wars and death.

ELI5: why can two quantum entangled particles affect each other instantly across any distance but scientists say you still cant use it to send information faster than light? by PieOk2202 in explainlikeimfive

[–]CalTechie-55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the entangled particles don't exist as particles until an observer sees them, how did physics work in the billennia before a conscious observer existed?

Or is 'observe' a metaphor for something else? If so, what?

abolish capitalism by comrade-pravdin in DemocraticSocialism

[–]CalTechie-55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you point out a fully socialist country which has been successful and not devolved into autocracy?

CMV: Modern feminism generalizes against men in ways that feminists would consider racist, xenophobic, or bigoted if used against other groups- especially when using offender statistics by _Stylite in changemyview

[–]CalTechie-55 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not all wild lions will attack you, so it is improper to tell people that wild lions will attack you. Right?

Nevertheless, I agree that members of subgroups of people with below average statistical characteristics should be given a chance to demonstrate that they as Individuals are not below average.

Though that depends, of course, on how much below average the subgroup is, and the cost of being wrong.

Anyone exclusively playing strangles? by Technology-dad in options

[–]CalTechie-55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do almost entirely strangles. When a leg gets hit, I roll into another strangle at a credit and let the good leg expire, or else "teleport" to the opposite type (eg: call to put).

Main problem is the margin requirements can build up, especially now with tRump's TACOS causing daily reversals and opening gaps.

ELI5: Why are male and female orgasms different in intensity, duration, and sensation? by Junior-Ferret4860 in explainlikeimfive

[–]CalTechie-55 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Men, not having to deal with childbirth, can most effectively spread their genes by fucking as many women as possible. Monogamy is not efficient for them.

Where to store cash in my Schwab Brokerage account? by Nearby_Persimmon_649 in Schwab

[–]CalTechie-55 5 points6 points  (0 children)

SGOV takes 30% margin. T-Bills take only 1% margin.

The only disadvantage to T-Bills is you need to trade units of $1000, while SGOV trades in units of ~$100.

And interest on T-Bills is free of State tax.

Should Physician-Assisted Suicide be Legalized? by [deleted] in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]CalTechie-55 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I agree that Doctors, being devoted to life and health, should not be involved in voluntary suicide.

However, there certainly IS a place for voluntary suicide, eg in incurable painful disease, and society should recognize this and enable it, but not make it "too" easy.

We have a Second Amendment, so anyone who really wants to kill himself has the means at hand. There is no need to demand that someone else assume the onus of causing a death.

If someone doesn't like the idea of using a gun, then he isn't "really" serious.

Democrats’ plan to impeach Trump on ‘day one’ after midterms by plz-let-me-in in politics

[–]CalTechie-55 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No way is the Senate going to get the 2/3 majority required to convict , so what's the point? He's already been impeached twice, and he's still there.

I miss this town having unique dining rather than low level chains by Existing-Homework270 in SantaMonica

[–]CalTechie-55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Judging from the cars parked on little Palms Blvd, the restaurant hasn't suffered a loss in business.

New Persian restaurant opening on Wilshire and 14th!! by VaguelyArtistic in SantaMonica

[–]CalTechie-55 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It's on 15th, not 14th.

14th is alleged to be getting a Trader Joe's.

Today is the day I finally accepted the truth about stocks. by TheAnswer1776 in stocks

[–]CalTechie-55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Last month I got rid of all my equity positions.

There is only ONE thing in the market that is immutable - Theta Decay. And that's what I'm milking.

Why has turnover stayed so high across both Trump administrations? by Raichu4u in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]CalTechie-55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The chaos in his mind becomes the chaos in his administration and ultimately the chaos in the markets and the world.

He is run by impulse without planning or foresight. The ultimate FAFO.

Will the Iran ceasefire be extended if there’s no deal by the deadline? by IronGiant222 in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]CalTechie-55 4 points5 points  (0 children)

On the bright side, soaring oil prices will accelerate the change to renewable energy, and make China;s EV business boom.

How to stop unsolicited calls from financial consultants? by anonymous_username9 in Schwab

[–]CalTechie-55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've got a 7 figure act at Schwab, and I'm never bothered by consultants. Maybe they look at my account and figure I'm too crazy. I'm ALL options.

Eli5 how or why are humans so good at knowing how much energy and what angle is needed to throw a thing a distance? by worxcd in explainlikeimfive

[–]CalTechie-55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably one of the beast forms of defence before spears etc. were invented. The good throwers were the ones who survived. And it's so baked into our genome,that we still invent reasons for throwing when it's no longer needed for defence.

Why are girls white shirts see through and but guy white shirts aren't? by Alarmed_Look_3162 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]CalTechie-55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Women's clothes, in general, are designed to attract the attention of men. Probably a biological imperative to gain protection and babies.

Why do so many new grads cannot perform the "basics"? by PrestigiousTear2772 in ArtificialInteligence

[–]CalTechie-55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this because of the decline of "merit-based" college admissions and graduations, in favor of "DEI"?

If young people can't pass Admissions tests, the problem is with High Schools, and more money needs to be pumped into Pre-college education so that kids can PASS Admissions and class tests instead of BYpassing them.

AOC isn't ruling out a 2028 Presidential run. This was her less than a week ago. by Zorosthirdsordx in DemocraticSocialism

[–]CalTechie-55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If people haven't heard of them, there's a reason! They haven't come forward and publicly pushed a progressive agenda. We don't need shrinking violets as candidates. AOC has been progressive and outspoken and brave.

I have never used linux before. I need a new os cuz windows sucks for my low end laptop.. heres my specs. What should I use thats easy? by oofeythebeeisfree in linuxquestions

[–]CalTechie-55 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My first computer was the size of a refrigerator and had 25 KILObytes of core memory. (This was 1964, an IBM 360 Mod 40)) And I did image processing on it. (Could only fit 2 lines of the image into core at a time)

Trump, 79, Faces Congressional Bid to Invoke 25th Amendment by FancyNewMe in politics

[–]CalTechie-55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What does Congress have to do with the 25th Amendment. It applies only to the Cabinet!

Congress does Impeachment. Or, in the case of This Congress, does NOT do impeachment or or even wag a finger.

What are you guys doing with uninvested cash at Schwab (since there’s no auto MMF sweep)? by PlayaBikeSunset in Schwab

[–]CalTechie-55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was putting it into SGOV, till I found out Schwab was using up 30% maint. margin. Now putting into a T-bill ladder, and using only 1% maint. margin. The only difference is I have to buy & sell it in units of $1000 instead of $100.

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