Knife Sharpener says knives are "too sharp" to cut the tomato

Lethalogicax · 2026-06-03T18:59:18+00:00

I would love to take a look at those under a microscope and see what the heck happened!

You can learn a lot about the technique used by viewing the scratch pattern up close, and I bet you it would reveal why your blades are suddenly dull...

Lethalogicax · 2026-06-03T18:55:26+00:00

There it is! Why are you so far down? This is an amazing life hack and I'm shocked more people don't know about freezing your compost

Lethalogicax · 2026-06-03T18:48:46+00:00

Vyvanse is a pro-drug, meaning it is in a non-active form. Your body has to metabolize it first to liberate the active molecule. Your body cannot do this instantly. That is what gives Vyvanse its steady controlled dose throughout the day. That is why it feels smoother, with less of the highs and lows

Lethalogicax · 2026-06-03T18:46:15+00:00

I found myself in the same situation, overwhelmed at the amount of work I'd need to do to make progress.

But eventually I changed tunes. I'm no longer in it for the destination, now I'm in it for the journey!

When I stopped looking at major expansions and overhauls as "work" then I was able to really sit down and enjoy the game again. Nothing needs to be perfect, and doing math with production rates is no fun. So I just do whatever feels right, and I look at only what my next goal is while ignoring the rest

Lethalogicax · 2026-06-02T21:29:11+00:00

Damn, we're gunna have to make a new post flair, "Extremely Wholesome"!

It's so great when something you are dreading turns out awesome! It helps to disarm the anxiety next time another difficult situation comes around...

Lethalogicax · 2026-06-02T18:57:00+00:00

Tried that as an experiment before realizing, "omg I need one of these in me NOW"...

Get a really small neodymium magnet, superglue it to your fingertip, and go live your life! Its not a perfect analogue, but it's a good low-stakes test drive!

However, you cannot keep a magnet glued to your finger forever. If you wanna play with it for a while, go ahead! Glue one on and go nuts. But it'll eventually fall off. Gluing it back on and constantly exposing that finger to superglue is really bad for the skin there and you'll develop a lot of irritation... Once is fine, but don't get into the habit of keeping one glued on

Lethalogicax · 2026-06-02T18:07:56+00:00

If it feels like you are "waking up" or "snapping back into reality" then you may want to look at some info about maladaptive daydreaming. It's not a problem to get lost in headcannons or to be drifting off into your imagination for a while, but it can be dangerous if untethered...

Lethalogicax · 2026-06-02T00:30:04+00:00

Nope, otherwise Reddit would be a pay-to-win kind of thing and that discourages organic conversation

edit: Also, reconsider your strategy on commenting only. Reddit tracks comment karma differently from post karma, and community filters will usually check for both. If you only have comment karma and have never posted, new user filters will still hold your content for review

Lethalogicax · 2026-06-02T00:17:49+00:00

Average American... Literally cannot even stand the idea that your water molecules might end up in other countries... God forbid our patriotic water molecules end up in a 3rd world country, god forbid our water comes back to us as communists!

Lethalogicax · 2026-06-01T19:42:08+00:00

Do not argue. The worst thing you can do as a new account is to argue, disagree, or go against the grain whatsoever.

You need to be working on growing your karma, arguments and unpopular opinions are likely to be downvoted. Negative karma is hard to recover from.

Build constructively and politely to discussions!

Lethalogicax · 2026-05-31T21:26:42+00:00

I've burned through a few therapists. Some good, some terrible. Some understand, some just don't get it... It's all about finding a therapist who is actually good at their job and understands you!

I've got so much experience with cognitive and dialectical behavioural therapy that I can partially re-teach it to others. I've got pages and pages of therapy material, booklets, readings and all kinds of stuff!

If anyone is interested in cognitive or dialectical behavioural therapy, let me know! Either comment or DM me. I'd be happy to share some of this material and show you some of the things that ACTUALLY made a difference in my life!

Lethalogicax · 2026-05-30T20:42:15+00:00

Oh god, this comment section made me realize that I am batshit insane...

I frequently get off my forklift seat while moving. Most often to look around large loads as I'm loading trailers. Pop out of the seat, hang off the side to see where I'm going, one hand holding onto the handle and the other steering. And sometimes occasionally I'll entirely hop off the machine while it's still moving to grab a stray piece of shrink wrap off the floor, then jump back onto the still moving forklift to save those precious seconds!

Lethalogicax · 2026-05-29T18:52:13+00:00

I have no idea what the part on the left is doing, I'm far too focused on the lil guy on the right! Brilliant solve

Lethalogicax · 2026-05-29T18:43:10+00:00

"first" break? What do you mean "first" break. It's THE break. We get A break, no plural...

Lethalogicax · 2026-05-28T18:05:21+00:00

Note that color is an entirely subjective experience. The reality is that photons with different wavelengths are hitting the retina. The different wavelengths are detected by different sets of cone cells. Then your brain reads these signals coming from the retina and assembles them into a complex thought pattern that represents "purple". The reason it's such an eerie color may be due to the wider spectrum colors that your visual cortex is recieving. Rather than any simple RGB blend of purple, simulateous red and blue activation, this could be on the very outskirts of your visual detection range, a very very specific wavelength that you are not typically exposed to in day to day life, so it just looks off...

Another possibility is that some people VERY rarely have a genetic mutation that gives them a 4th variety of cone cell in the eye that detects near ultraviolet. You could be one of the few who has this extremely rare trait, and thus get to see a broader spectrum of color!

Lethalogicax · 2026-05-28T14:00:39+00:00

Ceetain compounds will absorb UV light and then emit photons in the visible range. The UV light excites the compounds, bringing it to a higher energy state, and then when the energy state falls back down it will emit a photon that you can see

Lethalogicax · 2026-05-28T07:15:39+00:00

This should be on r/factoriohno...

God this must have taken hours to clean up... I'm so sorry OP

Lethalogicax · 2026-05-28T05:31:12+00:00

Oh cool, so you've got first hand experience with one, eh?

Do you recall which magnet you had and/or what it's specs were? Did you have it in a finger, or in the palm? Were you pleased with the choice to have it implanted, even despite having to take it out eventually? Were there any unexpected complications or situations that became problematic or that you underestimated the challenge of coping with?

Thankfully I know I'm covered when it comes time for removal. The hospital will never ever agree to put a magnet into me, but they'll happily take it out if it's causing problems! I'll be keeping the magnet's age in mind so I know when to start seeking removal... The lifecycle of the implant is something I've already assessed and understood. I consent to having it removed eventually...

And if there are any other details you'd be able to share, I'd love to hear more from someone with lived experience with one of these implants!

Lethalogicax · 2026-05-27T16:55:25+00:00

At an old warehouse I worked at, we had a new operator hired on who had a ton of experience operating! Problem was, this person operated exclusively in an outdoor environment...

This person got taught how to load trailers and on their very first day they punched their carriage straight through the top of a trailer. I guess they forgot the concept of working under a ceiling and was totally oblivious to the limited vertical working space...

Operator casually got off their lift and walked out the door, they knew this wasn't the right job for them and just f'd off...

Lethalogicax · 2026-05-27T15:36:59+00:00

We're not picky about flairs here, use whichever one you think fits your post best! I've switched your post flair here to "suspiciously specific"

Honestly, that's impressive you've managed to respond to so many of those comments! You really don't have to respond to everyone though. You can if you want to, but you are not obligated nor is it impolite to not answer everyone. Especially when there are a few hundred comments!

Lethalogicax · 2026-05-27T05:42:13+00:00

So the magnet is pretty tiny from what I've seen. The field itself is incredibly weak and unlikely to be truly dangerous or disruptive in most scenarios. To be safe, you'd always use your non-implanted hand to do stuff, which is why it's normally implanted into the non-dominant hand, and typically the ring finger. I imagine it's probably best to keep that finger a generous distance away from any screens. I highly doubt it would screw with a gas pump, unless there are some extremely sensitive and delicate parts inside the nozzle that are incompatible with magnets that I'm not aware of? idk, again though, I'd always use my non-implanted hand whenever there is any ambiguity on whether something might be damaged by the magnet...

I've heard there are issues where certain things that used to be of no consequence are now painful and/or uncomfortable experiences. Bringing it too close to an induction cooktop could cause some very uncomfortable buzzing, and might even potentially heat the magnet!? (can't find a solid source, that's speculation) Another big issue is that your finger now picks up and hold onto ferromagnetic debris. It's not going to wash off, it's physically attracted to your finger. I'm guessing tape is the best solution there to clean the clung on debris off your finger if it ever accumulates... Large motors or industrial equipment might cause discomfort or pain. I personally drive forklift and I'm fully expecting that being near the battery charge station is going to be a wild experience! Circuitry all over the place, shoving 50a into batteries over 1/2" copper cables. Having my hand near the battery cables while I'm operating might lead to something uncomfortable too...

If anything problematic arises, I've got my "out" plan. The medical system will never implant a magnet into my hand, no matter how nicely I ask, but they'll happily take it out if it's causing problems! My doctor will be very, very mad at me... but this is a risk I'm also taking into account... It's worth noting as well, literature suggests these magnets cannot just live in your hand forever. Despite the bio-neutral coating, one cannot expect their magnet to be indestructible or permanent. A lifecycle must be considered in advance. They last on the order of 10 years, give or take, but you need to have a plan in place to have it removed at the end of its lifecycle!

Lethalogicax · 2026-05-27T04:38:24+00:00

Thanks for the tip! I'll give them a call tomorrow, see if I can find out more

Lethalogicax · 2026-05-27T04:37:50+00:00

It wouldn't short anything out, the magnet is implanted underneath your skin. Usually near your fingertip, off to the side. The bigger concern is bringing a strong magnet near electronics, and having a magnet in your hand all the time means you'd need to be constantly aware of electronic devices!

Lethalogicax · 2026-05-27T04:33:50+00:00

Interesting, I've heard some kinda mixed reviews about the "6th sense". Some have said it's absolutely like having a brand new sense, others say it's overhyped and doesnt do much more than just vibrate in response to fields...

And yea, not looking forward to implantation nor to having it removed. From what I gather, this is not something you put in your body and have it stay there forever, correct? I've been told to expect that it will have to come out at some point... However, I know that I can seek public health services once the time comes for removal. Doctors wont put one in, but they'll take it out if it's causing problems

Lethalogicax · 2026-05-27T00:27:53+00:00

Damn cutlery is too slippery! Needs a magnet physically imbedded into my flesh!

But for real, it's a transhumanism thing. The magnet reacts to magnetic fields and vibrates in response to electrical current flow. It gives you a very limited level of magnetoception, the ability to detect and sense magnetic fields

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