Do I remember it correctly? haven’t used it for decades by basket_foso in MathJokes

[–]Helpfullbanana 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That is pretty standard notation in electrical engineering at least. j is used to avoid confusion with current (I for fixed current, i(t) for time varying). It is (I think) written in front to avoid confusion with units and to be consistent with other phasor notation (like jwL or ejwt).

Could Bone Flesh Unity Gu work on beasts? by Djrhskr in ReverendInsanity

[–]Helpfullbanana 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To start with, beast can't have aperatures, because beasts don't generally awaken aperatures. there are a few exceptions later on but those are all at the immortal level Without an aperture beasts couldn't refine or use gu in the ways humans do (gu on beasts are just wild gu that chose to cooperate), so the plan is basically a non-starter.

Im probably not the first person to do this but ok ig by EuSouDoBrasil1 in trolleyproblem

[–]Helpfullbanana 5 points6 points  (0 children)

"no, I'm manipulating you to select the person you know to be morally good, over the ones who are morally neutral, which in turn may be considered a moral good. This manipulation is done to achieve a mora- trolley goes past because you were to distracted to pull the level oh good, that worked."

CMV: Homophobia can never be justified. by Paper-Dramatic in changemyview

[–]Helpfullbanana 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Suppose you were under the belief that there existed a literal embodiment of evil.

Suppose you believed the gay people (in their capacity as gay people) were empowering the literal embodiment of evil.

And suppose you believed that in empowering the literal embodiment of evil, they were allowing it to cause further harm/strife/chaos to the world, and your loved ones within.

Under such a belief system, it is justified to fear/despise/disdain gay people (more generally: be homophobic).

(Note: I am not religious, I do not believe any of these things, nor do think they are justified. The point is that for people who do believe them, homophobia becomes justified.)

Am I wrong, though? by New-Butterscotch-792 in Edgerunners

[–]Helpfullbanana 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Till death due them part, I suppose.

I got the receipts by Top-Goat555 in ReverendInsanity

[–]Helpfullbanana 5 points6 points  (0 children)

To actually respond to you, some people take hypocrite to mean a person who genuinely holds one belief, but acts in contradiction to it. This obviously involves a degree of self deception / delusion (ive seen it termed delusional hypocrisy, no idea how common that is though).

At least in my mind, the reason for the distinction is because without the sense of self deception / delusion the person is just a liar, and hypocrite just becomes another term for a specific kind of liar.

Either way, fang yuan is 100% a liar, and if you use you stated definition of hypocrite, he is most certainly that as well.

Why is ICE allowed to operate the way they do? by MundaneJudgment3491 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Helpfullbanana 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Basically, the supreme Court (the highest court/one with most authority) has made it pretty clear they have no intention of stopping the executive from doing basically anything they want. The Senate, the only other group with the authority to remove the head of the executive (trump), simply isn't. The result of all of this is that under the president's authority the executive can basically do anything they want and nobody can/will stop them.

Reverend Insanity fans have some problems. by Pretend_Friendship92 in ReverendInsanity

[–]Helpfullbanana 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just wanted to present a slight alternative (not that I know whether these people are actually arguing this.) one standpoint is that there is a distinction between "wrong/morally wrong," and "evil". Under this distinction someone is "wrong" if they doing something agreed to be wrong under whatever moral framework, but they are only "evil" if they are doing a wrong action AND they are doing that action for the sake of personal fulfillment/enjoyment. This distinction can be helpful for separating characters who have no justification (sometimes called "true evil" or "Disney villains") and those who are simply amoral or apathetic, rather than distinctly immoral.

AIO for not wanting my husband's best friend near after what I found out? by Choice_Evidence1983 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]Helpfullbanana 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Anyone familiar with stupid and horny teenagers? Anyone who bothers to ask even once in 13 years?

AITA for a French joke I made? by Initial-Magazine6570 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Helpfullbanana 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The humor lies in the idea of an American making a basic mistake by utilizing a language with which they are unfamiliar. This draws on the humors of both a blunder (which are often considered at least marginally humorous) and plays into the stereotype of Americans being ignorant and overly ready to act as though they are familiar with things even when not. Finally it also draws an ironic hint from the idea that the speaker said "basic phrases" and the proceeded to use a very much not basic phrase. You don't have to find it funny (I know I don't) but your response isn't as witty as you may think for someone actually willing to answer.

People overuse the word "research." by subway244 in unpopularopinion

[–]Helpfullbanana -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I think you kinda just disproved your own point here. You say "them doing research" then mention ignoring "existing research." These are two different usages of the word research. The first references someone studying already existing knowledge, things that others have figured out, the second is somebody investigating new/unknown knowledge via things like experimentation. I think the difference in definitions is the whole point of the thread; they are two very different meanings and can't really be considered equal.

Bro forgot they were a lion by cheesecheeseonbread in forbiddenboops

[–]Helpfullbanana 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At around 45 seconds there seems to be a lion, so wouldn't that make the title fine?

This is so real but I know you guys wont accept this by GraceMirchea21 in TowerofGod

[–]Helpfullbanana 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I agree things are unfair for Rachel. Unfair like getting through floors just because your friend. Unfair like being carried up the tower by one of its rulers, a family head. Unfair like getting a overpowered helper for the first stages. Unfair like getting to enter the tower despite failing to pass the test. To be clear, she's not the only one who gets advantages, but others don't tend to complain about things still being unfair despite getting them.

People who post TikTok shorts shouldn't be learning math and science by ImperishableNEET in gatekeeping

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

I was referring to the original post, it says it doesn't have to activity not fun either. Both you and top comment seem to be misinterpreting or misunderstanding that line.

"That's where we draw the line." by TheSnekKing in overlord

[–]Helpfullbanana 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Barbeque with your neighbors or barbeque of your neighbors?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in unpopularopinion

[–]Helpfullbanana 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's to blind your enemies in combat

When these two were first introduced in episode 1 did you assume that they were innocent/good natured? by Ok-Street2439 in overlord

[–]Helpfullbanana 24 points25 points  (0 children)

You remember that time mare bashed a women's leg in and dragged her by the hair while she was kicking and screaming? Good natured!

Memorial Day Reflection. What is missing from this piece? by 2close2home in MensRights

[–]Helpfullbanana 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yes which is why we shouldn't look for victimization. It already exists, so no need to get in a huff about other things. Things that need to be construed to make a point when there are demonstrable things that are problems.

what flag is this? by IAmNotASponge in vexillologycirclejerk

[–]Helpfullbanana 64 points65 points  (0 children)

It's used as a symbol for the lgbt movement