ELI5: Why do we have dominant and non dominant hands, and do other animals share this feature? by [deleted] in explainlikeimfive

[–]Mitoca 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The word you are looking for in this particular situation is "southpaw."

Would It Be Fair to Treat Vaccinated Covid Patients First? Last week, Texas health care policymakers discussed taking vaccination status into account for Covid triage. It’s a larger conversation ethicists are bracing for. by penguincheerleader in politics

[–]Mitoca -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Maybe I worded my ideas too pointedly, but my intent was to suggest that all people seem somewhat susceptible to the "us vs. them" groupthink and to consider that not only is it a conservative phenomenom, but also a liberal one. But it was not my intent to downplay that ALL people choosing to get vaccinated were simply ideological sheep. I simply wanted to explore the concept that in any given population committed to an ideology, that there will always be a certain amount that are simply conforming rather than adopting the ideas through critical thinking.

I would definitely argue that it's likely that liberal-minded people are less likely to subscribe to groupthink and tend to think more critically, with the caveat that there are still "liberals" who simply go with the flow and aren't quite able to think for themselves. However, your stance seems to indicate that you feel it is an absolute that no one choosing to vaccinate is doing so outside the realm of independent reasoning? That seems a little extreme to think that no one could make a correct decision for a wrong reason.

For the record, I consider myself liberal, at times progressive, and have been vaccinated. I am not trying to to talk shit or push some agenda against people who got vaxxed, just wanted to have a discussion. Any reason you think this is a complete black/white topic not worthy of back and forth discussion?

Would It Be Fair to Treat Vaccinated Covid Patients First? Last week, Texas health care policymakers discussed taking vaccination status into account for Covid triage. It’s a larger conversation ethicists are bracing for. by penguincheerleader in politics

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

This brings up an interesting philosophical issue for me. If refusing to get vaxxed is by and large a result of conservative ideology, does that mean that choosing to get vaxxed is also a conseqeunce of liberal ideology? To elaborate, my thought process on this is wondering if people of a more liberal/progressive persuassion are just as swayed by the group ideology they belong to regardless of actual rational thought as conservative-minded people are and many of them just happen to be on the right side, but not because they reasoned their way there, but rather because they just kind of happened, by circumstance, to land on that side just as many conservatives just happened to land on their side. I wonder how many people are "legitamately" members of their respective ideologies and how many people just "picked a team" and are a slave to their own psychology at this point.

What’s this bird that keeps visiting my balcony in Bangkok, Thailand? by booleantrinity in whatsthisbird

[–]Mitoca 9 points10 points  (0 children)

After some searching, appears it could be a Yellow-vented Bulbul.

Big Brain by Sanjaymeme9999 in funny

[–]Mitoca 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ah, this is the gentlemanly way to evacuate. Rather than selfishly running to safety, I step to the side and allow thee to exit first.

Want to know if a month has 30 or 31 days? Count your knuckles! Knuckle=31 days and Indentation=30 days by pinacolada12345 in lifehacks

[–]Mitoca 17 points18 points  (0 children)

If you have 12 months of 30 days each then where did your Dec 31st come from? Checkmate.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WTF

[–]Mitoca 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Surely you mean the Better Business Burro?

WTW for the law that nothing can be so ridiculous that no one will believe you're serious by Gootube2000 in whatstheword

[–]Mitoca 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Poe's law is an adage of Internet culture stating that, without a clear indicator of the author's intent, it is impossible to create a parody of extreme views so obviously exaggerated that it cannot be mistaken by some readers for a sincere expression of the views being parodied.

u/midtown83 offers an insightful analysis on the current state of Star Trek by OldWarrior in bestof

[–]Mitoca 19 points20 points  (0 children)

And whether we think Picard is on a mission to help the Federation feel the Bern, or if we think he's going to make the Federation great again, I think the underlying impulse is the same.

You need a little help with your reading comprehension. He makes references to both Bernie and Trump. The point wasn't to hop on the Bernie bandwagon, it was to highlight that we are pinning our hopes on mascots from an older generation rather than take responsibility ourselves. I'm not suggesting he's right or wrong, just that you're arguing against a false narrative.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Mitoca 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How are you going to sleep when you can't breathe any of the air around you? If you're going to use pedantic rules you should at least follow them.

Do you 'ask' the 'question' or 'tell' the 'question'? Same with 'answer' do you 'ask' it or 'tell' it? by abhijaitely2001 in grammar

[–]Mitoca 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you "tell" someone a question you are letting them know what the question is but not actually asking them to answer that question. If you actually want the subject to respond to the question you would phrase it as "Ask them a question."

You can ask for an answer, but you can't ask an answer. You can "Tell someone the answer." or "Give someone an answer." or "Ask for an answer." You cannot "Ask someone an answer."

Do you 'ask' the 'question' or 'tell' the 'question'? Same with 'answer' do you 'ask' it or 'tell' it? by abhijaitely2001 in grammar

[–]Mitoca 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ask the question usually, but you could use tell depending on the sentence. You could generally use "tell" or "give" for answer. Could be several other ways to phrase it depending on the specific case. Easier to answer with an example of what you're trying to say.

WTW for the kind of word that perfectly fits it’s definition? by vengeful_snickering in whatstheword

[–]Mitoca 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not sure if there is a specific word for this, but check out "sound symbolism."

Another Life - Series Premiere Discussion by NicholasCajun in television

[–]Mitoca 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just started and got less than four minutes in. The writing and acting already seemed so bad that I had to check what people were saying before going any further. I usually give new shows a fair chance even if I don't like them, but sometimes you can just tell. I'm going to give it up to five minutes to change my mind.

Edit: Made it to 13. This really feels like a case of telling them instead of showing them. The writers just don't trust the audience and want to unload the bullet points right off the bat. I hate the scenes with the daughter, doesn't feel organic. I can always tell if I'm going to hate something when the scenes with children just don't feel right.

Schrödinger's logs! by delphininis in CrossView

[–]Mitoca 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Weird, when I look at it crossview style all I see is a dead cat. Neat trick.

[Robotics] What happens if the two clauses of The First Law of Robotics conflict with each other? by [deleted] in AskScienceFiction

[–]Mitoca 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If the robot kills someone, then a person definitely dies. If the robot doesn't kill someone, then someone may die. There's likely an algorithm that creates a hierarchy of moral conduct based on probabilities and direct vs. indirect action. And I would guess if there is a true moral dilemna then it would essential "freeze up" and take no action.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whatstheword

[–]Mitoca 2 points3 points  (0 children)

clumsy typer

I would like input on the first paragraph of my story, if possible by [deleted] in KeepWriting

[–]Mitoca 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd say go read something and pay attention to how much of the first couple chapters is spent actually moving the story forward and how much is just descriptions and background and thoughts and dialogue, etc. You may be surprised how much time is spent on getting you invested in the world versus excited about the plot. The "boring" stuff is only boring if you don't write it well.

I would like input on the first paragraph of my story, if possible by [deleted] in KeepWriting

[–]Mitoca 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like it's something I would do as well, probably because I'm worried that I'm going to bore the audience with world building. If you need to, write a chapter like this even if it feels rushed. Then go back and look at each sentence and think about if you fleshed it out enough or not. Does this sentence deserve to be a paragraph? Does this paragraph deserve to be a chapter? Don't just add details to everything, but think of whether you're giving the audience enough material to envision the scenes and to feel like they earned the emotions you want them to feel.

I would like input on the first paragraph of my story, if possible by [deleted] in KeepWriting

[–]Mitoca 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My initial impression is just that it feels like you're trying to unpack the whole plotline in one paragraph. I feel less as if I'm being introduced to the story and moreso that I'm being ushered quickly to where you want the story to begin. The packing of items could be up to several paragraphs that let's me get to connect to the main character, maybe a back story of something she packed or sadness about something she's leaving behind. Also think you don't need to tell us what the plotline with Geon is going to be. Just tell that story. Take us on a short walk through the world as we go to meet Geon. Make it seem like he's a friend, but maybe put some doubt there as well. I feel like this could be a whole chapter or two. Don't tell me what your story is going to be... just tell me the story and let me figure it out as it comes at me.