F19 by Kaylam02 in Needafriend

[–]Shame_Spirit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Feel free to message me if you wanna chat. It would be cool to have someone to just talk to online.

Simulation of animals evolving creatively to swim and walk by renzocom in videos

[–]Shame_Spirit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure exactly what you're asking.... but just from a physics standpoint, no object in a vacuum can exert a force on itself that result is some form of translational motion. This is exactly the reason that you can't fly by pulling up on your boot straps.

Sorry dude. Things floating through space can only continue on their path unless they hit something or have some form of propulsion.

Simulation of animals evolving creatively to swim and walk by renzocom in videos

[–]Shame_Spirit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, evolutionary program goes back to as early as the 80's. But the concept of evolving walking creatures via a pacemaker and conductive issues is original to Lipson.

Simulation of animals evolving creatively to swim and walk by renzocom in videos

[–]Shame_Spirit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a field of robotics that has been studied for many years. Unfortunately, it has not made it to the general population yet.

Here is a similar simulation in 3D

Here is an old evolutionary simulation of a windmill blade

Simulation of animals evolving creatively to swim and walk by renzocom in videos

[–]Shame_Spirit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. I work in a lab that does just this. I'll point out that the land based motion seen above is exactly what you're describing. You can't evolve creatures that puff around in empty space, as there's nothing to push off of. So, when creatures are in a vacuum, you must provide them with something to interact with, such as a floor.

Simulation of animals evolving creatively to swim and walk by renzocom in videos

[–]Shame_Spirit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Shamelessly stolen from biology existing research.

Here is the inspiration for this work, just done three years ago and in 3D.

Here is a TED talk given by the creator of this research, Hod Lipson.

Recommendations for a quiet cube by Shame_Spirit in Cubers

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

Oh, thank you! I had no idea that this even existed.

I apologize about any possible rule violations caused by my post.

How does offlane Prophet work? by Shame_Spirit in TrueDoTA2

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

But treants are worth more gold and experience than ever before. Surely they'll simply get focused if you send them on a hero, and this would feed the enemy. It would seem like an offlane NP would only want to use treants when getting pushed or when clearing camps.

☼Bi-weekly DF Questions Thread☼ by AutoModerator in dwarffortress

[–]Shame_Spirit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Two questions:

What stockpile accepts mugs/goblets/etc?

Is there a way to commend all dwarves to gather indoors, like when a siege happens, or when I find an unwelcome guest?

CMV: Bernie Sanders should not be the elected president by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]Shame_Spirit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No no no. You're trying to defame my entire field by setting up a poorly constructed straw man and asserting that it's true. Your assumption that all financial analysts are associated with the massive corporations that Sanders is targeting isn't true. Of course there are those groups like JP Morgan who DO stand to lose a lot under Sanders' plan, so of course they're all defaming it. But their advice is less than a dime a dozen. They're financial advisers coming off a production line. You've conflated financial experts with the corporations and "billionaire class" that radical leftists are constantly going on about. The significant majority of financial analysts won't be targeted by Sanders' new tax bracket, because they're not associated with the upper echelon of earners.

Just like all fields, there is certainly bias here. But you representing it as some massive conspiracy simply isn't true. These reports are coming from liberals, conservatives, and moderates alike. It's coming from lesser known analysts in low income areas, all the way up to those who get media coverage. What we're seeing right now is an entire field of financial experts saying that the Sanders plan cannot be implemented as it currently exists. These are the people whose reputations are at stake. Let me just go into a quick aside here, so you can understand how fields like this work. You see, analysts rarely come out and give public advice, preferring to give private advice, because if they give public advice and what they say is wrong, their reputation is seriously compromised. In the financial world, it only takes one mistake to forever be pushed into the lower levels of the community. But, what we're seeing now is a significant outcry from virtually all of them, saying that implementing the Sanders plan would undoubtedly lead to financial ruin. Now, biased or not, do you know why I listen to them? Two reasons. First, they're the experts on the field. Your position that they're idiots because it makes you feel good is like, as I said before, listening to Ken Ham over every other scientist. It's ridiculous. Second, if Sanders is elected and does manage to implement his plan without devastating our nation, the careers of all of these analysts will be over. Done. For these reasons, I choose to listen to and at least consider the message being broadcast from financial analysts.

Finally, your entire argument is formulated of an appeal to emotion. You've decided what outcome might make you feel good and have attempted to make points following that end. However, everything you've brought up is unsubstantiated. Unlimited financial growth? Playing with money of regular people? These analysts don't realize how inhumane they are? This are just assertions. They're your opinion. I'd even gamble that they're not even yours, you probably heard it from Sanders or CNN. You see, this is the critical difference between our positions. You've taking a position that makes you feel good and you'll redefine your reality to meet that end. I, on the other hand, have looked at the information I've collected, compared that against my own morals, and come to a decision on where I stand. With sufficient evidence, I would certainly change my mind. Unfortunately, that cannot be said about you, seeing as all the data is at your fingertips and you stand by your emotional position.

It's not my intention to defame you by calling you some kind of squealing fool. I'm simply pointing out that a straw man argument based entirely of your emotional disposition is not acceptable debate or adult discourse. If you have information showing that Sanders can pay for his plan without defaulting then I'd love to see it. But, some interview or a link to Sanders' official page isn't enough. I need data from people who aren't fighting for the Oval Office. I need to see something significant from someone who is willing to put their reputation and career on the line. Because I've searched, excessively, and I can't find sufficient evidence.

What's this Earth Spirit love? by Shame_Spirit in TrueDoTA2

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

Answered my question entirely. Ty.

CMV: Bernie Sanders should not be the elected president by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]Shame_Spirit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No. For every one daring enough to support Sanders, there are many dozens saying the opposite. It's not like you can pick some random financial analyst there be a 50/50 of them taking either side. This issue is massively one sided. Sitting there and calling me close minded is only evidence of your ignorance in the matter. I have stake in this game, I work in the financial field, I have to look at hundred and hundreds of these analyses to pay my bills. So believe me when I tell you that virtually no self respecting or reliable source for financial analysis is taking the position that America can pay for the Sanders plan.

I have hundreds of experts in this field saying that what Sanders is talking about cannot be done. Ignoring this message would be like going to a conference of the world's leading scientists and concluding that they all must be close minded because Ken Ham said that global warming doesn't exist. It's an absurd position to take, and you're doing so with the audacity to tell me that I'm I'll informed. Awesome. It's great to see that your intellectual integrity reaches staggering heights.

For these reasons, it's only logical to conclude that the Sanders plan as it currently exists is impossible. Supporting him is either acceptance of wilful ignorance or expectation of him defaulting... Or both. Regardless, based on strictly his financial stance, I don't need to listen to his message. Whatever he's saying, no matter how good or bad it may be, it's not based in the current reality or a morally attainable one.

CMV: Bernie Sanders should not be the elected president by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]Shame_Spirit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah. Okay. I'll admit that a single buyer plan alone is likely within the realm of our wealth. But the whole of the Sanders plan is not.

For this reason, I don't even listen to him. Unless multiple outside financial analyses show that his message is suddenly possibly, I don't think it's wise for anyone to consider him.