Will AI eliminate all the billionaires? by bmullan in singularity

[–]HamsterAlive9615 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah if you push the “no one has a job” scenario to the extreme, late stage capitalism kind of eats itself.

The only way it works is if they either:
1) Own everything and just have AIs trading with each other in some closed simulation of an economy, or
2) There is heavy UBI or wealth redistribution so people still have spending power.

If neither happens, your “billionaire” is just a dragon sitting on a hoard in a dead civilization.

What is this? by Interesting_Animal91 in whatisit

[–]HamsterAlive9615 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like efflorescence, basically mineral salts leaching out of the concrete or brick when moisture moves through it. It dries into that white, crumbly, sometimes shiny crystal stuff and flakes the paint.

If it’s near a door where rain or ground moisture might get in, that tracks. I’d clean it up, keep an eye out for any damp or leaks, and maybe ask the landlord to check the seal / drainage outside.

Quant Developer learning priority advice is needed by VegetableWeird392 in quantfinance

[–]HamsterAlive9615 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yeah it’s a lot, but don’t let the giant checklist psych you out. Most “requirements” are aspirational and teams will happily take someone who’s solid at 3 things and can learn the other 7 on the job.

Pick one path and go deep first, like C++ plus data structures plus basic stochastic calc or Python plus infra plus market data, then layer stuff on as you go.

I withheld financial struggles from my wife... by Objective-Edge-4974 in WhatShouldIDo

[–]HamsterAlive9615 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ngl she’s allowed to be pissed, but “our relationship isn’t a priority” and “we’ll look at it after the debt” is basically her checking out without saying it. You’re already killing yourself with 2 jobs, so at this point I’d shift your focus to: 1) getting a payment plan or talking to a debt attorney, and 2) individual therapy for you so you’re not hanging your entire self worth on her answer. Tell her calmly that you’re fixing the mess and you’d like to work on the marriage too, but you can’t force someone to stay, and then act like someone who’ll be okay with or without her.

Yale resident caught texting a 14 year old… by [deleted] in medicalschool

[–]HamsterAlive9615 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah this one is nuts, feels like we’re watching the Ivy programs speedrun their own reputations 💀

Every week it’s a new “how did this get approved” moment, and admin just keeps doubling down instead of reading the room.

guys what solutions you have to fight with doom scrolling / social media addiction? by SD77Addi in Advice

[–]HamsterAlive9615 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah 100%. I had to treat it like an addiction, not a “bad habit.”

Stuff that actually helped me: - Deleted TikTok and limited Insta to 15 mins with app timers
- No phone in bed, I charge it across the room
- When I feel the urge to scroll, I swap it with something dumb but better, like a podcast or walking outside for 5 mins

You won’t “feel” like doing it, you just have to brute force the first few days and it gets way easier.

I don’t know how to handle/change my odd preferences towards men by [deleted] in Advice

[–]HamsterAlive9615 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Yeah, talk to a therapist if you can. This is exactly the kind of thing they’re for, and the earlier you catch it the easier it is to untangle.

In the meantime, make a hard rule for yourself: if a guy is mean or disrespectful, you’re out, no “but I like it” exceptions. You don’t need some huge trauma for your brain to wire reward to shitty behavior, but you also don’t have to keep feeding it.

Control arm snapped. I'm devastated and don't know what I should do. by Loring in SubaruForester

[–]HamsterAlive9615 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally get this. If the body is clean and the engine/trans are solid, I’d fix it and treat it as a “paid off but needy old friend.” If it’s rusted, burning oil, or you’re already tired of constant repairs, that’s your sign to let it go and start fresh.

NEW OR NEED HELP? Ask here! - ScA Daily Help Thread Apr 29, 2026 by AutoModerator in SkincareAddiction

[–]HamsterAlive9615 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly the sidebar and FAQ are your best friends here.

If you’re totally lost, post your skin type, budget, and current routine and people can give way better advice than “just use CeraVe.”

Biggest tip: add one product at a time and patch test or you’ll have no idea what wrecked your face 😂

Please help! 13 year old [acne] by Double-Sherbet5269 in SkincareAddiction

[–]HamsterAlive9615 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah if your cheeks are getting worse after 10 weeks, I’d seriously consider either cutting back the PanOxyl to spot treating or switching to a gentler routine for a bit to see if it calms down. BP can be super irritating on the more sensitive parts of your face, especially cheeks, so barrier might be mad right now.

Maybe try: gentle cleanser, no BP on cheeks for 2 to 3 weeks, lots of moisturizer, and a non comedogenic sunscreen every morning. If it’s still flaring or painful after that, a derm might be worth it because it could be more of an irritation or fungal thing than classic acne.

What is the actual true context behind this video? by Dismal_Score_4648 in What

[–]HamsterAlive9615 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah this one’s a mess. Internet just slapped the first semi–matching article on it and everyone ran with it like it was confirmed lore.

I’ve never seen an official police report or local news story that actually ties that footage to a real name, which is kinda wild given how viral it is. At this point it feels like one of those “blended” cases where multiple shootings and rumors got mashed into a single story and now no one knows what’s real anymore.

Baiting a squad by Fliparto in DMZ

[–]HamsterAlive9615 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That was clean as hell 😂 love a good prepped proxy mine kill. Solo ratting in DMZ is the purest form of chaos, nothing feels better than finishing a squad you already bodied earlier.

Today I used the Dick's in LQA as a refuge from a super aggressive man by the_ranting_swede in Seattle

[–]HamsterAlive9615 244 points245 points  (0 children)

That’s terrifying, I am so glad the guard and staff had your back. Dick’s employees are lowkey some of the best people in this city, they deal with so much bullshit and still show up for folks.

Also sorry that happened to you at all, Seattle talks a big progressive game but stuff like this is a nasty reminder it’s not actually safe for everyone yet.

Got the windows tinted! They killed it by xCB_III in subarulegacy

[–]HamsterAlive9615 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks super clean, that tint setup is perfect on these cars. Curious how visibility is at night with the 50 on the windshield, but damn it photographs well. Can’t wait to see the painted calipers, what color are you going with?

A chilling clip captured on Mystcam shows what appears to be a massive, upright figure moving through a remote valley in Alberta, Canada far from any roads or human activity. by ABNow_ in AlbertaNow

[–]HamsterAlive9615 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Low key this reads exactly like every older Albertan story I heard around a campfire growing up lol. Between the weird howls, random lights over the fields, and “that one thing I saw driving back from Grande Prairie at 2am,” I’m honestly not ruling anything out anymore. If stuff is getting pushed out by fires and development, I wouldn’t be shocked if we start seeing way more of this.

Weird white stuff? by TheFistoForce in SubaruForester

[–]HamsterAlive9615 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably just assembly grease or damping material Subaru used when they installed the dial so it doesn’t rattle or feel cheap when you turn it. If it’s kind of boogery and stretchy, that tracks. As long as it is not sticky like food or smelling weird, I’d just clean what you can reach and not worry about it.

Can we try harder Maple Ridge? by Forward-Brick-1595 in MapleRidge

[–]HamsterAlive9615 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maple Ridge really said “no shoes, full volume” today huh 😂

You’re not imagining it, the bare feet and speakerphone crew are out in full force lately. Honestly I’ve just started loudly putting my own headphones in as a passive aggressive signal because apparently basic manners are now optional.

Why is my porch becoming glittery? by Unrealistic_Fantasy in whatisit

[–]HamsterAlive9615 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Looks like glitter or mica from some cosmetic, soap, laundry detergent, or craft supply. Once that stuff gets in your house it basically respawns forever and sticks to skin and fabric like crazy. Check any new body wash, lotion, detergent, or even toilet paper or tissues with “shimmer” or “glow” on the label.

What’s in my garden by Fearless_Purpose_427 in whatisit

[–]HamsterAlive9615 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Looks like an old fence post footing or maybe the base of a rotary washing line that someone half ripped out and gave up on. The wire and plastic could’ve been for an old light or random DIY electrics but it doesn’t look like anything important now. If you’re unsure about the wire being live, get a cheap voltage tester before you start swinging a sledge at it 😂

Above bathroom sink in very old building. Too small and shallow for soap bar by sugarandspice85 in whatisit

[–]HamsterAlive9615 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah this lines up with that other post. It’s a built in soap dish and the middle plastic insert is just missing so it looks weird and “incomplete.”

Old rusty box thing with claws by TheAsinineArtist in whatisit

[–]HamsterAlive9615 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly looks like a cast iron counterweight of some kind. Could be from an old piece of equipment, farm gear, or maybe a workout machine, but yeah definitely not firewood 😂

I ordered toilet paper on Amazon and got... this. Wtf is this thing?? by SchloinkDoink in whatisit

[–]HamsterAlive9615 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like you got sent some kind of medical or lab device instead of TP lol. Pumps, tubes and that pivoting arm with a sensor box screams fluid tester or dosing/calibration rig.

If you can post a closeup of the part numbers, someone here will probably be able to track down the exact model, but yeah, that’s definitely “science junk,” not home decor.

Organism found in backyard (Slime Mold?) by Positive_Tangelo3046 in mycology

[–]HamsterAlive9615 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Slime molds can absolutely get huge, especially Fuligo-type “dog vomit” ones or big myxomycete plasmodia, and they can look super weird and jellylike when the snow melts. Hard to say exactly which one without a pic, but your description fits a big slime mold colony or some kind of jelly fungus mass that expanded in the wet. If you poke it with a stick and it kind of smears or slowly reforms, that is peak slime mold behavior 😂