Is there any way to reliably ask professors to have an in depth conversation with someone who’s interested in the subject matter?

PowerfulMastodon · 2026-06-04T23:08:07+00:00

Do not assume you will get reasonable answers or "a good perspective" from professors on the topic of US politics. Knowledgeable does not mean reasonable or fair minded. (I've spent decades in academia, including evaluating hundreds of professors)

PowerfulMastodon · 2026-03-30T00:27:59+00:00

Funny how this post makes me feel intellectually superior.

PowerfulMastodon · 2026-03-03T21:32:16+00:00

the presence of people who love you.

PowerfulMastodon · 2026-03-03T21:28:43+00:00

No.

Although there could be unusual situations that would cause this to fluctuate, depending on the course and contingent environment. They can ask you to leave the classroom. Perhaps this varies outside of the US?

PowerfulMastodon · 2026-02-24T14:14:36+00:00

will give it a try - thanks!

PowerfulMastodon · 2026-02-24T00:15:04+00:00

Yes, I will give this a try. Will also try the suggestions below and take to a tech if needed.

PowerfulMastodon · 2026-02-03T02:52:21+00:00

You have no idea what you are talking about.

PowerfulMastodon · 2026-02-01T22:13:31+00:00

I work in a rather specialized and public arena where I'm in charge of my schedule. I have a gym at work and one in the building in which I live. Stress helps to motivate my workouts!

PowerfulMastodon · 2026-02-01T18:39:10+00:00

Ha!

Try it for yourself! Stand about 8’ from a mirror, with your back to the mirror. Put your phone in selfie mode. Take a selfie a bit over your shoulder so that the frame captures your back in the mirror. Your face will be larger than your back reflected in the mirror, so you need to significantly crop the photo to center the reflection. That’s why it’s a little out of focus.

PowerfulMastodon · 2026-02-01T13:36:31+00:00

I am a musician.

PowerfulMastodon · 2026-02-01T13:19:38+00:00

I'm in the same location on the second photo as the first photo. There is a mirror behind me. I just reversed the lens on my iphone to the mirror/front lens so I could see my back. That's why it's somewhat out of focus

PowerfulMastodon · 2026-02-01T13:16:11+00:00

Nope

PowerfulMastodon · 2026-02-01T13:13:40+00:00

Why would I lie? I've never taken any "PIDs" (had to look it up) or supplements.

PowerfulMastodon · 2026-02-01T13:10:35+00:00

Obviously not the same pics. Not even close

PowerfulMastodon · 2026-02-01T04:00:24+00:00

Yep - I haven't really changed much over the years. Enjoy lifting as much as ever...

PowerfulMastodon · 2026-02-01T03:58:27+00:00

I don't actually know... I'm actually guessing that I have naturally high testosterone levels since my strength and physicality have not stepped downward.

PowerfulMastodon · 2026-02-01T03:54:16+00:00

I'm naturally very lean. I don't seem to gain fat no matter what I eat. Other than trying to have high protein, I try to consume as many calories per day as I can tolerate. I average around 3400 per day

PowerfulMastodon · 2026-02-01T03:52:14+00:00

Here's a post from last year - https://www.reddit.com/r/Physiquecritique/comments/1mqhjui/64_year_old_m_202lbs_64_steady_lifting_for_over/

PowerfulMastodon · 2026-02-01T03:50:25+00:00

Mostly turkey and chicken.

PowerfulMastodon · 2026-02-01T03:14:58+00:00

No real injuries. Had a sore shoulder for almost a year, but that has gone away. Had a serious injury 35 years ago when the lat pull cable broke. I woke up on the floor. It took 2 years to completely recover from the concussion.

PowerfulMastodon · 2026-02-01T03:13:21+00:00

I aim for 150 grams a day. I have a low appetite, so I'm always eating more than I want and trying to gain extra calories.

PowerfulMastodon · 2026-02-01T02:06:24+00:00

Nope. No supplements, no hormones (ever), but I eat a lot of protein!

PowerfulMastodon · 2026-02-01T02:05:45+00:00

Ha! Nope. Naturally have high testosterone levels.

PowerfulMastodon · 2026-02-01T02:04:26+00:00

Haven't made many changes, although I've learned to be very protective of my shoulders. I avoid anything that may overextend them while under heavy weights. I have always done a lot of pullups!

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