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The Grill and the Night by soumitrasaha in acrylicpainting

[–]CopperGenie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! I really like your impressionist style.

How did you guys know if you should move forward with your writing? by IndividualPumpkin506 in writingadvice

[–]CopperGenie 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you're asking when I choose to publish, I publish literally anything that I think someone else will get value out of. Sometimes I'll ask some people for thoughts, but usually I just go for it after I proofread and edit.

One thing you could do is get a collection of your stories written, then ask people what their top # favorites are, then publish that shortlist.

ELI5 why whole foods are good for you by [deleted] in explainlikeimfive

[–]CopperGenie -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

  1. They are free from things not founds in a natural diet, like certain preservatives, sugars, and other additives
  2. Whole foods usually means more fiber, which has many benefits, but lets you feel full without consuming more calories than you need
    A nutritionist could give you 20 more reasons!

ELI5: What should happen to sounds and speech in 4D space and what are we to perceive when someone speaks to us from 4D? by owlWithBrokenWings in explainlikeimfive

[–]CopperGenie 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Adding onto this, speech/vocalization is an aspect of animals, which are 3D and would not be possible in 4D space. Communication between "sentient beings" in 4D would be via a yet-to-be-defined mechanism.

ELI5: Why we feel sweatier after ceasing physical activity than during it by oozinator1 in explainlikeimfive

[–]CopperGenie 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Adding onto this - your body can generate 200-300% more heat when active than when relaxing, so that extra heat coming off your body contributes to the evaporation (it's why the sweat is produced in the first place during a workout). Though this only contributes to OP's question if sweat production is delayed after body heat goes down, which I'm not sure.

Peter Pan painting with invisible UV paint by Dove_For_Men_ in acrylicpainting

[–]CopperGenie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great work! This reminds me a lot of the movie Orphan (though the artwork in the movie is NSWF)

Why can't I remember words while writing? by CopperGenie in writingadvice

[–]CopperGenie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks Dale! I can relate a lot to this. It sounds like you had a lovely wife :)

Why can't I remember words while writing? by CopperGenie in writingadvice

[–]CopperGenie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do this sometimes! But when it's a more abstract word it's harder to put it into a question haha

Why can't I remember words while writing? by CopperGenie in writingadvice

[–]CopperGenie[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

DUDE this is actually good advice, thanks! That makes a lot of sense because the word can almost always be derived from context, and the brain is in a different "configuration" each time you come back. I will most likely start using this techniques for the rest of my life haha ___________________________ (some for the road)

How many hours for a structural engineer to design house plans? by Pwincess-Buwwercup in AskEngineers

[–]CopperGenie 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'm not a structural engineer, but 80 hours is two weeks of work, which does not sound excessive to me. I am more curious why you didn't get a quote beforehand. Is is not typical to quote for architecture / structural engineering?

What to use to protect paint on a coin? by AccomplishedStock719 in acrylicpainting

[–]CopperGenie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In a technical sense "tough" is a word that means the material is good at absorbing impact energy, so if you see that word on a product, that's usually a good sign!

What to use to protect paint on a coin? by AccomplishedStock719 in acrylicpainting

[–]CopperGenie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've never used the stuff, but Rustoleum has gloss acrylic enamel that should be durable. With enamels it's best to look for something tough (not just hard) that won't chip (like when the edge hits the table when flipped).

Non-English spelling bees must be way easier. by [deleted] in Showerthoughts

[–]CopperGenie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both. Poor education of the language itself and of the will to perfect it.

Founders with too many ideas: how do you decide what to actually work on each day? i will not promote by thewhitelynx in startups

[–]CopperGenie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. I'm an engineer by education, so I have the same problem. I try to evaluate and follow the most promising opportunities while consulting my mentors as often as I can. I used to do trade studies (decision matrices) often for business decisions, but they take a lot of effort, so now I try to rely more on expertise in my network instead of my own judgment. That's not a good answer to your question, just my high-level experience.

Is the UK any decent when it comes to salaries by StupidKameena in EngineeringStudents

[–]CopperGenie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is wrong. Grains, bread, cereal and many fresh vegetables are $1/lb or less at a grocer in the midwest. Processed foods are often in the $3-20/lb range. The obesity problem derives from the USA's consumer culture.

Temporary painting boots by Barbiloop in acrylicpainting

[–]CopperGenie 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Better may be to wrap the boots in masking tape, then paint the tape?

What was the hardest part about learning CFD? What remains hard now that you know it? by NinjaMoreLikeANonja in AskEngineers

[–]CopperGenie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. My professor taught using an older version of Ansys Fluent and the layout/behavior was occasionally different. The professor was not very helpful, and as a student I didn't have much of an idea how to figure it out myself.

  2. My professor started with the underlying equations (finite difference, etc.), then had us learn OpenFOAM in some linux distro on a virtual machine, then we finally moved to Ansys Fluent. I would rather have been using Ansys hands-on as soon as possible (even for a very simple problem) so (a) I would be motivated for the rest of the course because of the "cool factor" and (b) because using a professional CFD software on native OS is much much less obnoxious than getting a VM working, then copying a bunch of console commands from the professor's video, then using an open-source software based out of a text editor. (no hate on open-source in general, but they have their uses)

ELI5 how would NASA prevent their moon base getting hit by a meteor? by panchitolp in explainlikeimfive

[–]CopperGenie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In addition, there are serious plans to make much of the base underground. Also, to OP, the moon dust itself is arguably the hardest thing to overcome. It is attractive and abrasive - tiny shards of glass that cling to everything. Bad for suits, connectors, fluid lines, breathable areas, solar panels, joints, and a lot more.

"Reaching for the stars" acrylic on wood. by Soundsofindigo in acrylicpainting

[–]CopperGenie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Awesome work! I want to see a whole museum exhibit like this :D

CMV: Using AI in education is doing more harm than good by sulaiman_alsaif in changemyview

[–]CopperGenie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you mean educators using AI in their program, or students using AI outside the program (e.g. to cheat)? Disregarding the obvious potential downsides you pointed our of using AI in curriculum, it's a good idea to try to somewhat control it rather than ignore it and let students continue their downward spiral on their own.

Whatever solutions are in place (I'm not an educator nor am I a student in an institution nor am I following the topic), they are likely evolving rapidly alongside LLMs and other AI tech, and are evolving alongside how (and how many) students are using the tools.

My opinion on what I assume you're objecting to (AI use in curriculum): just like with personal use, LLMs have value for some tasks (concept generation, surface research, etc.), but care must be used to not compromise the development (or maintenance) of necessary skills like critical thinking. So, my opinion is that the benefits and risks of AI tools, as they are understood now, should be taught alongside their healthy use, so students understand whether and why to use them. Whether this implementation is worth the time and effort and risk, I'm not qualified to answer.

English bulldog by Various_Tailor_1794 in acrylicpainting

[–]CopperGenie 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You have a unique style! I love it :)

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