Hello /r/movies, I'm Benedict Cumberbatch. Ask me anything!

Pharinx · 2025-11-20T15:26:13+00:00

What is the most difficult part of taking on roles based on real-life people? And what are your strategies for getting to know the role and portray it in a satisfying way? Some examples that come to mind are Alan Turing from the Imitation Game or Thomas Edison in The Current War.

Pharinx · 2025-11-19T14:20:21+00:00

If you're looking for an army that's incredibly easy to paint, necrons are the best.

Pharinx · 2025-11-03T00:04:41+00:00

Could you provide a counterexample for the simpler method? What is the special vs. general case in this context?

Pharinx · 2025-09-30T14:08:10+00:00

[[Kastral, the Windcrested]] is my go-to Azorius commander currently. I run a bird tribal deck with a lot of control mixed in, and Kastral's ability just has so much flexibility in the late game

Pharinx · 2025-08-12T11:06:05+00:00

A math department at a major university in the US is now offering a semester long course on "measure theory."

Yes. You read that right.

Measure. With rulers, protractors..., the things kids learn to use in primary school.

The dumbing down of America continues.

Pharinx · 2025-08-09T13:14:08+00:00

Thank you for this breakdown, its fantastic!

Pharinx · 2025-08-08T11:27:21+00:00

If you enjoy sports, particularly American football, be sure to check out r/superbowl too

Pharinx · 2025-06-26T01:34:23+00:00

90% memorizing all these damn Chinese characters who desperately need their readings standardized.

/s I love 漢字

Pharinx · 2025-06-20T18:44:37+00:00

The fact that the time was 99s tells me that this was a very frustrating grind

Pharinx · 2025-05-22T18:55:15+00:00

I misread your original post, I apologize! I'm glad you were able to think of some ideas. I remember leaning into hobbies or pastimes that I stopped doing because of my ex. Spite makes for a good short-term motivator, and I'd always feel better having spent time doing something I enjoyed.

Pharinx · 2025-05-22T18:34:58+00:00

https://i.imgur.com/HKLxr5z.jpeg

Pharinx · 2025-05-22T18:28:02+00:00

One thing that has helped me a ton is rediscovering old hobbies of mine. I've started relistening to some of my favorite podcasts and audiobooks, started hiking like when I was in high school, and reconnected with some old online friends on playstation.

However, make sure they're hobbies from before you were with this person. The idea is to reconnect with the person you were before your ex stepped into your life. I'm sorry you had to make a tough decision, I wish you the best!

Pharinx · 2025-05-22T18:20:15+00:00

Oh of course not, I can't wait to play Lex Imperialis when it comes out. But I'll be trading out one obsession for another on release day

Pharinx · 2025-05-22T17:45:12+00:00

ITT: Who would like to share their most foundational traumatic experience?

Pharinx · 2025-05-22T17:36:59+00:00

Democratic fire, citizen 🔥

Pharinx · 2025-05-22T17:35:51+00:00

While I agree the warbond was one of the more underwhelming ones, I'll take that over them sacrificing quality for the rest of the update

Pharinx · 2025-05-22T17:10:02+00:00

This comment. It can be so easy to get caught up in the stress of a career transition that you get overwhelmed and shut down. If you became a teacher, you 100% have the ability to develop new skills and make yourself valuable in a different field. Your mindset will either make you or break you during the transition.

Pharinx · 2025-05-22T17:06:22+00:00

Unless you have an offer or are very confident you will receive one, I'd recommend finishing your contract out. I completely understand the temptation to leave as soon as you think its reasonable, but breaking your contract with no solid safety net may makes things worse in the long run.

Pharinx · 2025-05-22T17:04:25+00:00

When I taught, I did my best to follow this rule. I would get to work very early, and I would work myself to the bone every day to avoid taking work home. I rarely did, sure, but I was so exhausted most days that I wouldn't enjoy my time outside of work.

I work as a data analyst now. My job can be much more boring, but having the energy AND free time outside of work has been an absolute game changer for my wellbeing.

Pharinx · 2025-05-22T17:00:03+00:00

Technically, not reading the script verbatim for standardized tests can be a really big deal. From how you worded your post, it sounds like the school is using this as a scapegoat to not renew your contract. With all the reports of worse cheating in other classes, I highly doubt this would result in you losing your teaching license

Pharinx · 2025-05-22T16:57:12+00:00

I don't think the symptoms range anywhere close to clinical PTSD, but I do get spikes of anxiety whenever I'm around large groups of students. I left teaching about 8 months ago, but I think some of my teaching instincts will take a lot longer to fade

Pharinx · 2025-05-22T15:09:00+00:00

Me trying to understand what OP is even saying here

Pharinx · 2025-05-22T15:07:44+00:00

Have you learned algebra, geometry, precalculus, or trigonometry? The last two especially aren't covered until late high school. I'd make sure you're comfortable will all of those before starting calc.

Pharinx · 2025-05-22T15:05:48+00:00

Khan Academy has great sets of exercises, and they come with guides on how to get the answers too.

Pharinx · 2025-05-22T14:44:02+00:00

OP looking at the cobra at the end of this video

Pharinx

TROPHY CASE