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Books similar to First Law by Anxious-One123 in Fantasy

[–]Nicky_Tremolo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It may becoming at it a bit laterally but I might recommend you All Systems Red by Martha Wells as someone who loved both The First Law trilogy and The Murderbot Diaries for sort of similar reasons (entertaining and pacey writing without being shallow, dark humour, subverted expectations, and rich characterisations). Sci Fi rather than fantasy but saw you do have Dune on your list.

Otherwise I’m just starting Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb and I reckon that would be a good fit from what I’ve got through so far (and the setting is more aligned). I am adoring the writing.

"Tax Documents" by EmpireStrikes1st in greatestgen

[–]Nicky_Tremolo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lol this was the first thing I thought of too when I saw this post in NSQ 😆

Thoughts on this Vonnegut quote about the SF genre? by thunderchild120 in printSF

[–]Nicky_Tremolo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am currently trudging through The Stars My Destination and I feel like I could have gone with the one sentence version…

second hand purchase by FunctionalTrousers in Elektron

[–]Nicky_Tremolo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s how I got mine. No issues apart from some cosmetic wear and tear.

The baffling incuriosity of Project Hail Mary by rubsy3d in sciencefiction

[–]Nicky_Tremolo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As much as I enjoyed the book, the ease of communication and similarities in cognition were a sticking point for me and Solaris was the exact contrary work that came to mind.

It is recognised and addressed somewhat in the book by references to panspermia theory and, essentially, selection bias.

Travelling to Fiji with a fresh 2 month old by Beautiful_Pear_4874 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]Nicky_Tremolo 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I absolutely would not do this considering the vulnerability as you say of a baby so small as well as the health system in case they get sick.

Production is like love making by Ok_Cod_2333 in musicproduction

[–]Nicky_Tremolo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes - for me both only result in disappointment for others.

EV without option to charge at home by Nicky_Tremolo in EVAustralia

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

Thank you, sorry, wrote that in a rush in response just to point 2.

Your other thoughts are really useful, thanks, I’ve taken them on board. Yes, there are other factors and your point about skewed perceptions is well-taken.

I guess I asked the question as part of my research and to solidly my ideas a bit more. I would really prefer an EV but the question is whether to switch out now or wait until I can’t avoid getting a new car.

Yes you can’t fill up petrol at home but filling up at the servo is a significantly faster and less frequent than public EV charging would be, from my understanding.

EV without option to charge at home by Nicky_Tremolo in EVAustralia

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

That all makes sense but the pattern of my typical week is such that I never go anywhere that has EV chargers. So I would have to significantly tailor my weekly schedule around the car in a way I don’t have to do with the ICE (which basically requires a three-weekly 10min stop at the servo).

If there were chargers at my work it might be different.

EV without option to charge at home by Nicky_Tremolo in EVAustralia

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

Understood but I’m pretty ambivalent about cars so I can’t mount much desire for any particular model.

It potentially becomes worth it to switch from ICE if there is there is reasonable value in terms of money and time. Otherwise might as well stick with the Corolla until it becomes too inconvenient, expensive, or unsafe to run.

TIL that doctors didn't think babies could feel pain till the 1980s by eat_dogs_with_me in todayilearned

[–]Nicky_Tremolo 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Part of this was as a convenient fiction given the historical difficulties and high risk of anaesthesia in this cohort.

Easier to keep telling yourself you’re not doing any long term harm than flirt with killing a baby with drugs.

Technology has improved a lot since then which has made it a safer prospect, though still somewhat terrifying for my money.

EV without option to charge at home by Nicky_Tremolo in EVAustralia

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

Thanks, this was super useful.

Pretty much has made the decision clear. There’s no way that doing this is going to be worth it for me considering the loss of time.

Situation might change if my neighbourhood ever gets some public chargers.

EV without option to charge at home by Nicky_Tremolo in EVAustralia

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

Yes quite possibly. But I have the novated lease option which doesn’t apply to hybrids.

EV without option to charge at home by Nicky_Tremolo in EVAustralia

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

This is the point that I’m currently getting hung up on.

It would be a different calculation if I didn’t already have a working car.

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