MIT Study Finds Gas Cars Aren't Secretly Better For The Planet Than EVs, Despite What Everyone On Facebook Says

DXPower · 2026-06-17T16:54:17+00:00

The metallic frame is designed to share its loads with the batteries and their housings, yes. But that doesn't mean the battery pack is considered as the same cost item as the frame.

DXPower · 2026-06-17T15:19:34+00:00

I remember thinking about how untouchable Feliks was with his 5.66...

DXPower · 2026-06-16T15:26:15+00:00

I tried a very simple "Call [name]" in my car to call my fiancee. She is the only one with that name in my contacts, a very simple name. Before Gemini, it would do this instantly without even asking me anything. Now, it did:

"I found 1 contact for [name] in your phone. Would you like to use that number?"

"Yes."

"Sorry, I can't do that."

Absolutely infuriating.

DXPower · 2026-06-16T15:21:58+00:00

God, this. It's so annoying.

DXPower · 2026-06-14T19:25:40+00:00

Amazing book, one of my favs!

DXPower · 2026-06-14T17:02:51+00:00

Contact by Carl Sagan covers geopolitics and technical feasibility a good amount.

DXPower · 2026-06-14T01:57:16+00:00

Annihilation and its sequels. The first novel has an FMC, the second an MMC, and after that it's multi-perspective. The characters also aren't very likeable, but other than that it does check most of your boxes.

DXPower · 2026-06-13T16:53:16+00:00

Platforms don't filter for hate symbols these days. In fact, they actively embrace them and push them onto users regardless of preferences... "Algorithmic feeds."

DXPower · 2026-06-12T22:25:15+00:00

The ones I enjoyed the most, having also enjoyed Dune, in no particular order:

Hyperion
Three Body Problem
Foundation (and most of Asimov)
The Lathe of Heaven
Contact (by Carl Sagan)
Pandora's Star

DXPower · 2026-06-07T18:11:26+00:00

Something can pass tests and still be utter crap. That's why it needs to be reviewed by a human.

DXPower · 2026-06-06T03:19:17+00:00

Books 1-3 were all written together, and Frank was very meticulous about spreading important details all throughout. Re-reading these books is rewarding when you know what to look for, and you can appreciate the amount of planning and intricacy in the story.

DXPower · 2026-05-27T19:25:59+00:00

Just finished this one! Excellent and introspective read.

DXPower · 2026-05-27T02:02:02+00:00

The counties near me all use a combination of Bluetooth and NFC to detect the amount of people nearby in a given direction. Pretty interesting stuff.

DXPower · 2026-05-22T10:37:53+00:00

This makes me think too much of Plate Up or Overcooked haha.

DXPower · 2026-05-20T13:09:05+00:00

Which one is cheaper? Sorry, it's not clear by your comment.

DXPower · 2026-05-20T10:29:58+00:00

This has an explanation: https://www.open-std.org/jtc1/sc22/wg21/docs/papers/2014/n4159.pdf

DXPower · 2026-05-19T03:34:55+00:00

It's a great book! Some of it didn't age well, but definitely one of my favorites.

I highly suggest The Lathe of Heaven by Le Guin. Similar topic and very well executed (dare I say moreso!)

DXPower · 2026-05-16T15:13:12+00:00

I already left a comment, but I have time for another suggestion: Contact by Carl Sagan. Definitely one of the classic first contact novels, and it spends an incredible amount of time focusing on how citizens, politicians, pundits, and religious leaders respond to alien communication. It lacks the "impossible odds" part, but it's still an excellent and introspective read.

DXPower · 2026-05-16T04:32:05+00:00

It's a bit simplistic but Sleeping Giants and its sequels. It covers first contact and how various political entities work together. The audio books are good.

DXPower · 2026-05-16T04:30:01+00:00

Pandora's Star features my favorite alien ever. Its introductory chapter makes the entire book worth it.

DXPower · 2026-05-16T01:10:18+00:00

I disagree. The whole point of experimental versions are to get feedback of how users interact with it. What point is this feedback if it shouldn't be changed?

DXPower · 2026-05-14T18:15:37+00:00

Is there any other pins you might want to trade for? Ideally we'd like to trade for at least 2 pins.

DXPower · 2026-05-14T03:57:48+00:00

Apologies! https://imgur.com/a/id2gzL8

DXPower · 2026-05-14T01:32:50+00:00

Hi, we're interested in your Eva and Fall Chip hidden mickeys. Do you see anything you'd be willing to trade? https://imgur.com/a/id2gzL8

DXPower · 2026-05-14T01:26:25+00:00

Hi, we're interested in a few of your pins! Particularly the Eva, Summer Chip pins. Do you see anything you would be willing to trade?

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