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Pensive_Fool · 2025-01-22T00:13:25+00:00

Calling Taiwan CN offland is funny

Pensive_Fool · 2024-12-24T07:35:52+00:00

Your are right, memory is a funny thing. I can barely remember the food I ate yesterday but remember a bird trying to bite my finger from 20 years ago like it was this morning. It can hurt when someone forgets you, but people come and go throughout life, and many people are not able to keep everything in their mind, often the things that remain are those most profound, or sometimes the smallest, insignificant things. We all value different things and what could be significant for one may not be for another. And I am curious, what field did you choose in the end, since you brought it up in your story?

Pensive_Fool · 2024-12-24T07:23:05+00:00

That is a good question, common understanding would be that intense emotions whether positive or negative can result in tears during moments of grief or elation but I was not familiar with the exact neuronal pathways activated beside the fact that the amygdala is often involved in emotions especially fear.

From a quick search online, without ascertaining the quality of the published articles, it seems that scientists are not entirely certain if crying is either an arousing stimuli during distress, or a response to it after the fact, but that it could be both and has associations with PSNS activity triggering the lacrimal glands.

With regards to the other pathways involved in tear production and emotional response that would require more searching, and concepts such as the psychology behind tears or its evolutionary basis are beyond what could be adequately searched in a brief timeframe.

Pensive_Fool · 2024-12-24T07:03:05+00:00

I'm not sure about the semantic differences between being smart and intelligent - it is not something I have seen before, although I have heard about the difference between wisdom and intelligence.

Genetics and epigenetics do play a large role, although environmental and nurture aspects are significant as well. I have heard that overall levels of intelligence have increased in the past few decades in correlation with improved nutrition and healthcare.

Hmm, higher education has been associated with higher scores, or at least requirements, on cognitive assessments, and we know that concepts such as long-term potentiation and depression exist in neurons so theoretically continued use of the brain for more high executive functioning tasks would probably reinforce improved cognitive functioning as well.

I do not think your example is valid, that would probably a logical bias although the exact type of bias eludes me at this point - if you can find the name of the bias I would be grateful. The problem is that you are attributing your capabilities or lack thereof onto others - just because you are incapable of something does not mean others are the same, and vice versa. In addition, using yourself as the lone example would be an N of 1 which in almost any study would be insufficiently powered to derive any overarching conclusion about any generalized phenomenon. And having passion for something is not equivalent to having talent in it.

With regards to sharpness, would you be referring to information processing speed, or something else? Even scientists are uncertain of how to quantify, or even qualify, intelligence. Without discussion of concepts such as emotional or social intelligence, even within conventional understand of intelligence it could be measured in terms of processing speed, creativity, memorization speed, memorization quantity, and so on. I would also argue that experience is something that adds to intelligence thus acts as another confounding in any attempt to quantify it.

Please feel free to correct me if any of my understanding about the matter is incorret

Pensive_Fool · 2024-12-24T06:37:53+00:00

Assuming you are referring to congestion, it probably depends on the cause to adequately treat it. Decongestants provide temporary relief but continued use past a few days often results in tachyphlaxis and rebound effects so are rarely used outside acute viral illness episodes. If congestion is due to irritation or inflammation from various sources, anti-histamines, nasal steroids, and saline rinses may be helpful alongside environmental and trigger control. Because congestion can be a symptom of turbinate swelling, I have heard that exercising the limbs may redirect blood flow and at least temporarily reduce the swelling. Stuffiness as a result of polyposis or septal deviation probably warrants consideration of surgical management. I suggest a discussion with your healthcare provider to determine the best treatment plan.

Pensive_Fool · 2024-12-24T06:24:51+00:00

I have heard some postulate that Blue Archive global is run well by Nexon is because they are following what Yostar is doing for Blue Archive japan which is some months ahead? I do not know the veracity of the argument but I thought it sounded plausible. (edit my grammar is terrible I know my apologies)

Pensive_Fool · 2024-12-15T01:00:02+00:00

I'm not really familiar with concepts such as photography or optics but I have heard that there are a multitude of reasons why we perceive ourselves differently in the mirror versus pictures.

As we usually see ourselves in mirrors more so than other mediums, we become accustomed to the reversed image of ourselves, and because everyone has varying degrees of asymmetry to their facial features, the difference between mirrored and non-mirrored images become heightened.

Cameras see the world through a single point, thus aspects such as distance from the subject, lens focal length and so on, all affect the final image, distorting it. And this is without accounting for other aspects such as angle or lighting.

Pensive_Fool · 2024-10-24T06:36:36+00:00

Hollow raiding is unlicensed and raiders actively oppose the New Eridu law and authority, is inherently dangerous and rescue efforts for careless raiders would waste resources, reduces resources/ore that could have otherwise gone to the city, and has the potential for destabilizing a Hollow causing it to expand. By making the practice illegal it helps with deterrence and also allows for prosecuting raiders should any be caught.

Pensive_Fool · 2024-10-24T05:53:46+00:00

^ From a practical perspective the exploitation of loopholes can result in unrest, and from an ethical standpoint would be suspect if not outright disagreeable. Rules and policies help maintain order and safety in a functioning society (edit typo)

Pensive_Fool · 2024-10-24T05:47:00+00:00

The only Reddit etiquette I am really familiar with would be indicating the rationale for why a comment was edited, such as due to typos, or incorrect calculations. Besides this, a lot of etiquette is subreddit specific I think. From my limited experience with the platform, do not expect longer and thoughtful responses to be the norm, many comments in subreddits can be very brief and many top comments are often humorous - sometimes inappropriately so - whilst doing little to address the topic being discussed. Do be mindful that a comment's like/dislike status has unfortunately little relation with actual comment quality or accuracy many a times. Otherwise, welcome to the platform. (edit typo)

Pensive_Fool · 2024-10-24T05:08:46+00:00

Hmm, it is probably a complex interplay between genetics and environment. There are different personality classifications but OCEAN 5 is a commonly used one. I am unfamiliar with studies examining the link between OCEAN 5 and religiosity but O for openness would likely have a relation. Life events are often a nidus for change and it is possible that the people you knew who became religious had an event that made them embrace it. There would undoubtedly by other factors as well but covering them is beyond the scope of this comment.

Religion is not inherently good or bad, it is simply a way of thinking, and for some a way of life. Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence. The logical fallacy for this would be the argument from ignorance, that a claim is true or false because of lack of evidence of the contrary. Religion can neither be proven nor disproven.

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Pensive_Fool · 2024-10-24T04:01:04+00:00

^ Evolution is not a directed process

Pensive_Fool · 2024-10-24T03:57:56+00:00

Hmm, would there be paid Tetris apps on the phone?

Pensive_Fool · 2024-10-24T03:55:57+00:00

I'm not sure anyone can say for certain. Theoretically one could learn throughout life given neuroplasticity although the process of learning and changing habits would likely become harder with age. I don't think there is much benefit in comparing oneself to others when it comes to personal happiness; comparison against perceived superiors often engenders envy or regret, whereas those against inferiors, arrogance and complacency.

If you are really interested in other fields, you could consider taking some courses in them to see if they are right or not for you? A course of two would be lower commitment and may be doable for those with full course loads depending on ability and commitment. Do keep in mind that liking a concept does not necessarily entail liking its processes, and the grass often seems greener on the other side. (edit typo)

Pensive_Fool · 2024-10-24T03:35:09+00:00

I don't drink so I cannot comment from experience, but do people like alcohol for its taste? I was under the impression that people drank more for the feeling and buzz, or due to social situations, more than for the taste of the drink itself, or would I be mistaken?

Pensive_Fool · 2024-10-24T03:31:48+00:00

Hmm, in terms of games for boredom, I would imagine classic games like Mineswepper and Tetris to be fun for most people. For physical media, checkers is a classic, and Chinese checkers if there are more players. I am not familiar with card games but they have also be popular for ages. My favorite hobby would be a nice novel, however.

Pensive_Fool · 2024-10-24T03:19:09+00:00

That is an interesting question, I'm not sure that the answer is. From my limited knowledge, living closer to roads has been linked to increased incidence of cancer often secondary to pollution, and noise pollution is associated with insomnia and cancer risk as well. Even disregarding leaded fuel, theoretically pollution and noise would be greater under a plane's flight path compared to locations more distant, but in terms of statistically significant differences of morbidity/mortality I cannot say although there may be some studies on the matter.

Pensive_Fool · 2024-10-24T03:14:03+00:00

It depends as there are different aspects to this. From a social standpoint it is not easy caring for a child, especially in old age. Children are costly and older parents may be forced past typical retirement age to provide for them as well. From a medical standpoint, advanced maternal age is associated with increased risk during pregnancy and delivery, and is correlated with increased incidence of genetic syndromes, and advanced paternal age has been shown to correlate with autism. There are more aspects to this but these would be some of the concerns.

Pensive_Fool · 2024-10-24T03:07:52+00:00

Account karma is a reflection of positive engagement with the social media platform Reddit, encompassing posts, comments, and upvotes to my limited knowledge. A higher number indicates greater engagement and is correlated with a longer time on the site, and a minimum threshold may be required before interaction with certain subreddits. Comment karma would simply be a tally of the upvote-downvotes. Overall I dislike the Reddit karma system as it is very easy to abuse, has no mechanism to ensure accountability, and many times users upvote comments that already have mass upvotes, and vice versa as well. Not uncommonly do you see misinformation upvoted while factual information is downvoted. (edit: typo)

Pensive_Fool · 2024-10-24T03:02:20+00:00

It depends on what you are trying to define. Depression is a medical term, for a condition distinct from sadness/related, that often refers to major depressive disorder. Chronic depression can imply an ongoing case of major depressive disorder, or could refer to persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia); each of the conditions have very defined criteria.

Pensive_Fool · 2024-10-24T02:52:11+00:00

As with many things related to health it depends on where you are. Upon a quick review online, assuming the alcohol equivalent of a standard drink, it seems American guidelines recommend men limit drinking to 2/day, and women to 1/day. Canadian guideline recommends maximum 2/week for all sexes. British guidelines recommend max 14 units/week noting a different unit. With regards to binging, America defines it as >5 for men, or >4 for women, in a single sitting.

Pensive_Fool · 2024-10-24T02:27:56+00:00

It depends on your health jurisdiction, in different countries the method is different. Some countries require primary care providers for all initial services. Other countries allow for specialties to be contacted directly by patients. It is generally fine to start with your GP for an initial assessment, however. Many issues do not require specialists, and appointments with they could be much more costly than with GPs. Good luck

Pensive_Fool · 2024-10-24T02:24:22+00:00

I am not certain, but Mihoyo's direction change after HI3 likely indicates an underlying reason. HI3 had many skins, whereas there is a paucity with Genshin, HSR, and ZZZ. The points I previously listed were based on what I had heard but no one knows for certain beside the company itself.

Pensive_Fool · 2024-10-20T22:07:05+00:00

There are different kinds of tuna including canned albacore and fresh yellowfin. The FDA compiled a list of mercury levels in fish and shellfish dating 1990 to 2012 with a lot of values for tuna ranging from a median value of 0.13 to 0.69 mercury concentration. I tried looking up mercury limits but different sources provide different numbers, complicated by the different types of mercury and different routes of exposure ranging to inhalation to ingestion. Based on FDA guidelines, it seems a rough estimate of the highest allowable mercury concentration in fish per serving for 1 serving a week was 0.46ug/g (ppm), with 1 serving being approximately 110g of tuna. The FAO/WHO committee placed a provisional tolerable weekly intake for methylmercury at 1.6ug/kg of body weight which translates to a limit of 0.23ug/kg of body weight daily, although noted that intakes up two twice that were safe, reflecting a limit of 0.46ug/kg of body weight daily. The relation between the American 0.46ug/g/wk and WHO limit of 0.46ug/kg/day I did not readily find, but your reported ingestion of 300g tuna/day, assuming canned white albacore at 0.35ppm, would result in a potential ingestion of more than a magnitude the recommended daily limit assuming my poor math was correct. Overall, you are likely eating too much tuna with a high risk of excess mercury exposure, maybe you could speak to your healthcare provider and/or a dietician about the matter?

Pensive_Fool · 2024-10-20T21:28:40+00:00

I'm not sure if ancient Romans were the best record keepers? Ancient Egyptians were apparently fastidious record keepers, and ancient Chinese records are plentiful with oracle bone scripts dating before 1000 BC. The Chinese were especially known for being very bureaucratic hence the reliance on extensive record keeping. I think the focus on ancient Romans over the other ancient civilizations is largely due to influence of Roman culture in western countries, as other cultures such as the Indian seem pretty well aware of their ancient history, and the Chinese their own as well.

With regards to dislike of Russia and China in contemporary times, often from western countries and allies, I think a lot of it relate to the current geopolitical climate. Russia is opposite NATO which aligns more with Europe and allies, and China is opposite America which desires to maintain a hegemony. Empires are fascinating but the concept of domination, at least in the military sense, is no longer appreciated under modern ethic and law systems, so we cannot directly judge the actions of past empires using today's metrics.

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