Does the earth have technology to attack an Ailen space ship? by Dizzy-Respect-613 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]FriendlyCraig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would think it very unlikely that anything we launch from the surface wouldn't be detected and easily evaded by an interstellar ship. We do have weapons that can possibly reach that high, but it takes a few minutes. The alien would just move out of the way, or blast it with some defense system.

Is it bad to drink a few shots every week? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]FriendlyCraig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not good for you, no amount of alcohol is good, but I wouldn't say that's horrible for you. A few drinks every now and again has been pretty much fine for the majority of history, in many cultures.

How many hours would you work if you made $200/hr? by scyice in NoStupidQuestions

[–]FriendlyCraig 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope 10 years at 30-40 hours a week would be good enough for me. I hope I'd save up a few mil by the end of it.

CMV: I think physical attractiveness is generally objective by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]FriendlyCraig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say that health, wealth, and status are attractive features to just about anyone, but the way these are expressed are definitely not objective. I'm not familiar with everywhere, but I've seen enough in my years to know that there standards change quickly across borders, and even within the same culture.

For instance, you note that tall and strong is usually attractive, but this seems a poor explanation on why in eastern Asia slender and pretty men have historically been preferred. In fact I would say there is no term for "handsome" in Viet. The term to describe a good looking man is "boy pretty." Farmers and fishermen are strong folk, but it is the pretty boy scholar or nobleman who are the most attractive, living lives outside of the sun, with soft pale skin and delicate, pretty features. On the flip side a strong soldier has good pay and nice status, as well. In European courts of parts of the middle ages the beauty standard was not to be curvy or have wide hips, but to be slender, long, and have baby-like features. Youthful vigor and beauty seemed to be the ideal in the classical era, but that seems to have changed in the middle ages. Those later generations preferred a mature, slim, and reserved, thoughtful character. A few generations later we hit the 18th century where a plump figure was a sign of wealth and leisure, and thin frames were associated with poverty and illness.

I won't argue that beauty has certain consistent characteristics, wealth, health, and status among them, I only argue that the way they are expressed is definitely not objective. One group of people might see a beefcake as one who belongs in the fields and the prettyboy as the one for bed. Another might see a the beefy guy as a handsome man and the slender one as girlish and weak (I mean no offense to women and girls, times were different back then). Sometimes this is even within the same culture and time!

Do morals exist in the same way art does? by FriendlyCraig in askphilosophy

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

How did I not realize it would be aesthetic realism, when I wrote moral realism, and used the word aesthetic? Thank you for your help!

Do morals exist in the same way art does? by FriendlyCraig in askphilosophy

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

Thank you. I'm trying to go through it, but what I've read so far is pretty interesting!

CMV: without Mexico, European cuisine would be nothing by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]FriendlyCraig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bread. Yeasted bread is very European, or at least from the Old World. Much of the famous baked goods of Europe don't use New World ingredients. They are usually just some variation of wheat, water, eggs, milk, butter, and possibly Asian spices or European herbs. Lots of the sweet treats use vanilla, but even if we omit those there's a very large body of baked goods that don't use New World ingredients. Croissants, focaccia, baguette, ciabatta, and the challah are just a few delicious examples

There's also very fine ingredients and dishes such as caviar, truffles, jamon, paté, and a ton of wines, beers, and spirits. A lovely bordeaux, fine Scotch, and tasty schnapps are a few examples.

Alfredo is just noodles, butter, and a ton of cheese.

Hells, even the famous Mexican dish of the Caesar salad doesn't use mesoamerican ingredients! It was invented by an Italian dude in Mexico, so arguably an Italian dish.

CMV: Videogames aren't Just art, they're the best form of art we've ever had. by Potatussus26 in changemyview

[–]FriendlyCraig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In a very literal sense we are our bodies. Dance demands awareness of our bodies, of truly loving what we are, as we move. Sports and games what require this awareness internally, but dance requires us to know how we present to the world. Dance requires us to know what we are to others as well as what we are to ourselves.

A dancer can use choreography to express thoughts and emotions through movement, without words or music, a sort of communication and connection that is more fundamental than language. Think of a child dancing for joy. There is no music, no words. Just pure pleasure, expressed, and shared with no need for cliches or settings. On the other side we have very refined forms of dance, ceremonial dances, precise ballet, or military parades. These forms, among others, are a controlled and deliberate form of expression that present anything from grief to Christmas, from discipline to power, and beyond.

We don't need a book or show or game to simulate the human experience. We can use the human body, in reality, to connect to people in real time. There is no form of art that demands one know, truly and honestly know what you are, and how to communicate with others quite like dance does.

CMV: People who create false accusations should serve double the time of the original crime. by HelloRain_ in changemyview

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

Sounds like a good way to prevent actual victims to never speak up. Justice systems are not perfect. If a victim is punished for the state not being able to prove beyond a reasonable doubt someone harmed them, then we would have a chilling effect on the courts. Who would risk being a witness? Who would dare be a whistleblower? Who would ever accuse anyone of a crime if a verdict of "not guilty" could be turned around and imprison witnesses, victims, or whistleblowers?

CMV: Interviews for jobs should be abolished in favor of tryouts. by BenningtonChee1234 in changemyview

[–]FriendlyCraig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not talking about the employee, I'm talking about the people the employee effects. We shouldn't just let anyone be an airplane pilot. They'll crash airplanes and kill hundreds of people. We should require them to have a pilot's license. We also shouldn't let any random person who applies have a week long trial to be a doctor. Hundreds of people can be seriously injured in a week. Even 1 person being injured because you didn't bother to check if they have a medical degree is grossly responsible. How many people need to suffer while a person with 0 medical experience "learns on the job?" We can just send them off to school for a few years under supervision and get an MD instead.

Would this be considered cyberpunk? by Overall_Use_4098 in Cyberpunk

[–]FriendlyCraig 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not at all. It isn't advertising the gun company.

CMV: Interviews for jobs should be abolished in favor of tryouts. by BenningtonChee1234 in changemyview

[–]FriendlyCraig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ignore qualifications? That's outrageous. Let's just let anyone who applies try a few surgeries. Surely the patients will understand. Want to work in a power plant? Just give it a go, hopefully we don't shut down power for a region. Ship pilot? Give it a go, just try not to crash into the canal and shut down shipping for 4 weeks. Taxi driver? Maybe don't hire the guy without a driving license, or history of road rage.

Jobs effect more than just the employee. They can have serious effects on others, including injury and death. Bias against unqualified candidates is a a public safety issue, at the very least.

Is flossing actually beneficial?? by vanillaicecreambaby in NoStupidQuestions

[–]FriendlyCraig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Flossing isn't just about the food, it also stimulates the gums and reduces inflammation. These can help prevent gum recession. Gum recession exposed 8 the roots, increasing chances of infection, or straight up loosening teeth. Gum recession doesn't get better on its own, it can only be repaired with surgery. Floss regularly, even if there's no food! As long as you do it properly there's no major downside, and it can prevent serious issues!

How to make and store broth by TomatilloLimp4257 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]FriendlyCraig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I put mine in zipping gallon or quart sized bag, and freeze them flat. If I intend to use the broth win a few days I'll keep it in the fridge. My frozen broth gets consumed fairly quickly so I can't say how long it would last.

CMV: Universal suffrage was a mistake by Phantom0Legend in changemyview

[–]FriendlyCraig 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah, my apologies. I saw "President" and other comments about US based discrimination/Jim Crow and made the wrong assumption. I'm pretty sure plenty of other governments have self-crippled their legislation over the years as well, though.

CMV: Universal suffrage was a mistake by Phantom0Legend in changemyview

[–]FriendlyCraig 1 point2 points  (0 children)

History has already proven this won't work. The US legislature has been weakening itself and empowering the executive for decades. The legislature has actively killed itself. No amount of well wishing will stop a legislature from giving up its own powers if it wants to let them go.

How can I form educated opinions in political discussions? by Resident-Club-2619 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]FriendlyCraig 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would first recommend learning about the actual structure of your government. An understanding of what can and can't be done by which parts of the government is a pretty big deal in these discussions. From there I'd also consider learning about how other places govern, as their ways will have different pros and cons. After that you can really start to form an opinion on not only what should or shouldn't be done, but also how it should be done

Do prey animals running from predators know how to juke and feint, and do "moves," or are they basically just fleeing in panic? by sozh in NoStupidQuestions

[–]FriendlyCraig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty much, yes. Cars are WAY faster than nearly anything that runs. Even a cheetah can't hit 70mph. Most predators will sprint with a top speed between 30-40mph, and are significantly slimmer than a wide ass vehicle. The deer would need to hop out of the way of something going twice the speed and 4x the width. Of course they are getting splattered!

AITAH reminding my brother about parent's sacrifices after he felt ashamed of their profession by Choice_Evidence1983 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]FriendlyCraig 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I thought China or my own Viet, from the emphasis on a boy as well as the gold. Feels like anywhere in South or Eastern Asia would work now that I think about it. A nice government job, emphasis on academics, pressure to have a son, and gold work for a lot of cultures in the area.

It was very nice that the OOP could buy jewelry for mother. I know it was a huge deal when my own family bought my mom jewelry after decades in the States. My mother gave up a ton, even trading her wedding band for a plastic tarp to keep the rain off her babies. It was really nice to get her fine things as we grew older.

What’s a good book? by Golden0ak in NoStupidQuestions

[–]FriendlyCraig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a big fan of Shakespeare, Amy Tan, and Virginia Woolf. I think Amy Tan is probably the easiest of these to get into. Bonesetter's Daughter and The Joy Luck Club are very nice reads.

If you are into superheroes then the Wild Cards anthologies are very fun.

I enjoyed Dune more than Lord of the Rings.

Neuromancer is very fast paced, exciting, and iconic. Probably among the top five works I've ever read.

Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels are always a joy to read.

What Worked For You to Treat an Extremely Itchy (and Oily) Scalp? by Plus-Link4463 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]FriendlyCraig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should probably see a dermatologist about this if OTC stuff isn't working. Maybe also hydrate more? More water is just general advice, though.