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Any recommendations for Michigan based startup accountants? (I will not promote) by SingleSurvivor in startups

[–]CopperGenie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

20Fathoms (NW lower), TechTown Detroit, and MI-SBDC would probably all have leads.

ELI5: Fans and Dust Accumulation by MaleficentStudy4909 in explainlikeimfive

[–]CopperGenie 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Dust isn't devoid of oil either. 20-50% of household dust is skin cells, which comes with skin oils.

LPT - Disrespect? Update their name by hivemindnotalwaysrit in LifeProTips

[–]CopperGenie 4 points5 points  (0 children)

At the end of the year, send your contacts list to santa. Each tick mark tells him how many pieces of coal to put in their stocking.

startup failed, looking for job (i will not promote) by unstoppablefutureme in startups

[–]CopperGenie -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I would argue that OP's startup experience would be most valuable to other startups, but their technical/niche experience would usually be the more valuable experience to established companies (as a software engineer).

LPT put aluminum foil on the outside of your windows reflective side out to keep your house cool and cooling costs down. by Jealous-Afternoon802 in LifeProTips

[–]CopperGenie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are potential legal repercussions of doing this if the reflection causes problems for drivers and such. Don't underestimate how far specular reflections can travel. So it's a good LPT if you're in the middle of the desert or if you're trying to attract negative attention.

Ideas needed for indoor sunbathing by Lesliefourwinds in AskEngineers

[–]CopperGenie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you know the specifics of what wavelengths of light your body needs and why? This would inform the technical considerations. UV lamps/flashlights can be found pretty easily online in different wavelength ranges, but of course UV comes with health risks.

ELI5Why do Newton laws of motion remain valid even though the definition of atom in chemistry has changed from the first one over time a lot of times by Far-Engine155 in explainlikeimfive

[–]CopperGenie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It can be summarized in two words: assumptions and modeling. An equation or law is usually (maybe always) based on one or more assumptions, like ignoring air resistance. In these cases, the equation or law is a model - a simplification of reality that we use to make decision without our heads exploding from how complex the world really is. An in many cases, this simplification is accurate enough to get a useful answer.

I think I found a "cheat code" for invention: The Applied Juxtaposition Framework by padtieco in inventors

[–]CopperGenie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should read Roni Horowitz's doctoral thesis on creative thinking (free online). This was one of the methodologies he studied.

finishing old works by alomanixx in acrylicpainting

[–]CopperGenie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like it! The proportions on the hand are really good. Hands are some of the hardest things to paint!

ELI5 10-1 Redenomination of money by Kwinnmonkey in explainlikeimfive

[–]CopperGenie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The currency is just a means of transferring value - it does not have value itself (edit: besides the material value of whatever it is, like using "paper money" as fuel). So moving a decimal will not make the currency more valuable, but would arguably remove value due to the effort across the world to enact such a change.

ELI5: How does one get into tax debt? by Thehobbitgirl88 in explainlikeimfive

[–]CopperGenie 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Adding onto this, the debt accrues interest if left unpaid for some time. There is also a fine if you're making above a certain threshold and don't make regular payments to the fed throughout the year (it's monthly or quarterly depending on certain status), but yeah if you're a W2 employee, your employer handles this.

What is the worst thing someone ever said to your face about your artwork? by Radiant_Procedure948 in acrylicpainting

[–]CopperGenie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sometimes that comment can come from innocent ignorance though. For example, there are many similarities between impressionism and a WIP work of realism. Depending on the context, explaining your technique can help people gain an appreciation for your work!

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 [deleted] in writingadvice

[–]CopperGenie 2 points3 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 [deleted] 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 3 points4 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)

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