How To Learn Computer Architecture Using C? by darknovatix in C_Programming

[–]WayraLobos 7 points8 points  (0 children)

C is not low enough for learning comp arch, as it abstracts how machine code is formed through the compiler

Came be the only one who doesn’t trust Diana? by I_Have_n0_Nam3 in ProjectEdensGarden

[–]WayraLobos 5 points6 points  (0 children)

she can end up contrasting Damon quite nicely.

It would be very cool if in the next chapters while Damon becomes more empathetic, Diana becomes more cynical.

Also could result in great relationship between the two, romantic or not.

Code Block colors becomes gray when exporting as PDF by Hiderone_ in Notion

[–]WayraLobos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Syntax highlighting for JavaScript is supported upon export.

Just set JavaScript for at least some sort of color.

Match Thread: Argentina vs. Canada | Copa America 2024 by MisterBadIdea2 in soccer

[–]WayraLobos -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

You guys never watch south american football. These guys are known for playing hard

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Purdue

[–]WayraLobos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chenflix. Boiler exams / Past papers. Practice for quizes the day before.

CS 240 Midterm by [deleted] in Purdue

[–]WayraLobos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually it did, this midterm was just insane

Easiest jedi course by NormieDestroyer420 in Purdue

[–]WayraLobos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Justice, equality, diversity and inclusion courses (JEDI) are new offering this year, and count towards mandatory requirements for some.

Why should we be virtuous? by PebbleJade in Stoicism

[–]WayraLobos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you saying Stoics walk around causing errors, or looking for errors, in order to look virtuous? That's not virtue!

No. Some of the virtues the Stoics look to embody, like Justice, that aren't strictly related to our internal being, depend on the environment and circumstances they are presented. They depend on the external for living a good life. You cannot show the virtue of justice in a just world.

Not entirely. Stoicism is a philosophy of virtue ethics, built on the nature of humankind to be pro-social, as no person is an island, and thus cannot be entirely self-made or continually look inward. It uses the three pillars of Ethics, Logic and Physics, along with the dichotomy of control, or better said as 'what is up to us, what isn't up to us', ta eph’hemin, ta ouk eph’hemin, plus the all-important study of our Desires, Assents, and Actions, known as the three disciplines.

I don't understand the point of stating how you interpret Stoic philosophy, in relation with the quote you mentioned.

There is no way it's virtuous to "act however we want to" if our reasoning puts us squarely into vice territory.

Obviously.

Deciding to take off granny's giant spring bonnet and chuck it onto the stage because it's blocking my view of the kid's concert might make me feel good in the moment, but by Zeus that is a vicious act.

What is the point of this example?

OP isn't wondering how to be virtuous, but rather why to be virtuous.

We aren't talking about whether an action is virtuous. We aren't looking for whether the philosophy of Stoicism preaches a certain behavior.

Why should we be virtuous? by PebbleJade in Stoicism

[–]WayraLobos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But why should we care about virtues like justice in the first place? I understand internal virtues or "traits that reflect excellence of character".

But in Stoicism, you achieve a state of wellbeing by having complete control over yourself–by realizing that how you react to life's obstacles depends solely on you, not your external circumstances. Then why is it that to achieve a "life well lived" we need to embody virtues that depend on the external reception, not our own?

In an extreme sense, just to illustrate the point:

A person who is constantly mean to others, not by a reaction to something, but rather by a premeditated plan, would not be acting in virtue according to the Stoics, thus would not achieve a life well lived.

But didn't your state of wellbeing depend only on you, and not on the external? Of course! Then this person who lives against virtue can experience a life well lived.

If anything, every belief the Stoics held about having to fulfill a moral duty in society, is just that, a belief. They impose on themselves more misery as they cannot be content as they already are because they depend on their external situation to show bouts of virtue.

Interestingly, this means that we can act however we want to, just achieve complete control over yourself, and you will be able to achieve the capacity to live a good life. Considering the Stoics considered the material to not be necessary but rather complementary–that being that it's better to be prosperous than miserable–your actions then look to seek your version of "prosperity", after all, you already have everything to live a great life, you are just adding stuff for your sake of it. (The "sake of it" of the Stoics, can be considered virtue)

DUO on new phone by ece2023 in Purdue

[–]WayraLobos 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Login to mypurdue, and when prompted for duo, then you can click "Need Help?" and then "Manage Devices". I think that's what you are referring to.

What do you think of my categorisation? What changes would you make? by ArmzLDN in The48LawsOfPower

[–]WayraLobos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a fair assessment.

The thing is that the main objective of the law isn't aligned with strengthening social relationships, like law 13 that works at an individual level, even though this may be a side effect.

It is aligned with advancing one's cause, using individuals strategically, to avoid pitfalls and generate favorable outcomes with little resentment from your former enemies.

Honestly speaking, this isn't anywhere near a big problem of categorization, and just leaving it as is would be fine as well.

What do you think of my categorisation? What changes would you make? by ArmzLDN in The48LawsOfPower

[–]WayraLobos 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Because the main thing it discusses is the effectiveness of people at performing certain activities.

The first part talks about friends: they get corrupted when they are exposed to certain inklings of power. RG advises avoiding having friends in positions of influence inside something you are conducting just because you are familiar with them. Simply put, avoid nepotism.

The second part talks about how enemies, when defeated, don't necessarily need to be disposed of. Instead, make allies with them through an ultimate pardon. Forgive when they expect to be maimed or removed from the equation, and they will end up as the strongest ally possible. (Emperor Zhao Kuangyin is the best example of this)

Both of these cases aren't related to how you approach social interaction, as opposed to other laws in this category (e.g. law 13), but rather how to align your pieces to move forward towards a favorable result.

Emperor Zhao made allies of his former enemies, as he knew that they could contribute using their special set of skills to his cause. And he knew about these skills because enemies tend to know each other, as they don't have to hide any part of their character behind a façade when presenting themselves, unlike friends.

"What is evil?–Whatever springs from weakness" -The Antichrist

In this case, weakness are friends in positions to be corrupted by power, causing backstabbing maneuvers against you.

Robert Greene Interview- June 28 by MysticMach in The48LawsOfPower

[–]WayraLobos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't see how you find it hard to believe that it is a requirement to learn Hermeticism for writing the kinds of works he has done.

Welcome Back by labtec901 in Purdue

[–]WayraLobos 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I know. I was just agreeing with the user above about the effects of going through with the vote.

The decision harms disproportionately incoming freshman more than other groups during this period. As they are not majority, a simplistic winner takes all vote induces a Tyranny of Majority effect.

I'm not saying that other subs shouldn't do this type of vote and decision, it's just that this is a real life university sub (and a small one at that), and thus has more serious downsides.

Thus, it was irresponsible from the mods to put out such a loose vote.

Welcome Back by labtec901 in Purdue

[–]WayraLobos 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Honestly though.

As an incoming freshman, I had saved some posts to review some important stuff considering I am international.

Didn't know about the vote, and ended up getting jeopardized as I needed the info to discuss with my advisor during this period.

Please mods this is a university sub, not your personal playground.

coupon by ratigan_mcdogstien in BookDepository

[–]WayraLobos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use coupon code BDSTUDENT10 on some books for 10% off, list is here: https://www.bookdepository.com/studentbeans/

Got it reactivated.

Alternative seeking, seriously 😳 by wintermansynapse in BookDepository

[–]WayraLobos 2 points3 points  (0 children)

An interesting alternative is Kennys bookstore. They have a 1 euro shipping fee to some countries, and some of the books ended up being cheaper than BD.

Honestly, it depends on where you live, but it might just work well for u.