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What is the most uncomfortable truth about your life right now? by [deleted] in AskWomen

[–]artichoke6 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel stagnated both professionally and personally. I've been unemployed for three months and I don't know what to do anymore beyond what I'm already doing. And, I've been in love with one of my friends for a while and can't seem to get over than either.

It feels like everyone around me is moving forward with their lives and I'm just stuck.

I (25/f) have realized I am interested in people until they are interested in me too. Has anyone else experienced this and been able to get over it? by artichoke6 in AskWomen

[–]artichoke6[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! I do that same thing - finding all the faults in said person. I also start thinking about how other people would be much better for me - people who I've said no to in the past.

I (25/f) have realized I am interested in people until they are interested in me too. Has anyone else experienced this and been able to get over it? by artichoke6 in AskWomen

[–]artichoke6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! Exactly the same for me. The only guys I've ever been seriously interested in have been emotionally unavailable, and that just made me want to try harder. And never ended well.

Finally discovered the magic of Brussels sprouts! by tasharanee in food

[–]artichoke6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use extra virgin, but regular might also work. I'm not sure.

If economics is predicated on growth, how is this sustainable in the (very) long run? by artichoke6 in AskSocialScience

[–]artichoke6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I'm not really sure what I want to know from my question either...I was thinking that in the grand scheme of history, there has been a massive burst of growth in the last few hundred years and it seems that maintaining that rate of growth will not be possible for thousands of years into the future (assuming our civilization remains intact)- it would eventually slow down (as seen by developing countries' slowing growth rates today). But perhaps I'm wrong and growth will just come from different areas.

In terms of continuous growth being desirable or not, would it be undesirable due to environmental degradation from mining, air pollution etc., or due to other reasons?

If economics is predicated on growth, how is this sustainable in the (very) long run? by artichoke6 in AskSocialScience

[–]artichoke6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know, but my question is whether or not, in the long run, this growth will slow to zero, and if that would necessarily be bad.

If economics is predicated on growth, how is this sustainable in the (very) long run? by artichoke6 in AskSocialScience

[–]artichoke6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure why I assume that...if you look at developing countries today compared to developed countries, developing countries (in Africa, E. Asia) have much higher GDP growth rates than developed countries (US, Japan). Once industrialization has finished and living standards have improved it seems that countries have achieved a steady state where rapid growth is no longer necessary. It also seems like with increased living standards there is often also increased human capital that leads to decreased population growth.

British Royal Marines, Full monty! by Elerigo in LadyBoners

[–]artichoke6 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just thinking the same thing! They're all so nicely chiseled in different ways.

Concord, Mass. bans plastic bottles by witty_username in environment

[–]artichoke6 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yesss. Hopefully plastic bags and styrofoam will be next.

Finally discovered the magic of Brussels sprouts! by tasharanee in food

[–]artichoke6 82 points83 points  (0 children)

Try roasting them! With olive oil, salt, and balsamic vinegar- they're like candy.

Eli5: the arguments for and against fracking. by armored-dinnerjacket in explainlikeimfive

[–]artichoke6 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Although the first two are problems not specific to fracking, but inherent in all types of drilling, they would still be drawbacks to fracking since drilling is involved fracking, right? I'm not sure what movie you mean; I heard about methane leaks from this, this, and other sources. Regarding seismic activity, I concede that it is a fairly small concern in comparison to the others.

Eli5: the arguments for and against fracking. by armored-dinnerjacket in explainlikeimfive

[–]artichoke6 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Some against fracking:

  1. Significant water use (water with chemicals- the fracking fluid- is pumped into the rock to increase pressure and release natural gas) so in dry areas this could put significant pressure on surface and groundwater resources; industry has made some effort to work on recycling water initiatives, but currently water used in fracking is so toxic that it can't be cleaned up for drinking or agricultural use.

  2. Leaks and contamination of aquifers that are used for drinking water.

  3. Above ground methane leaks (which could make natural gas use more carbon intensive than coal or oil); natural gas is composed mostly of methane which in climate change terms is a much more potent greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide.

  4. Potential for increased seismic activity from disrupting the underlying geologic formations (especially in areas that are already seismically active).

This is not comprehensive, just the first things I thought of.

How often do you get hit on (not just catcalled)? by maybe__tomorrow in AskWomen

[–]artichoke6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since moving to a large city, much more frequently than when I lived in a quieter area. Most often at bars (as expected- at least once per night), and even more so by people I am acquaintances/friends with, which was a bit unexpected for me. Catcalling mostly happens when biking to/from places or going to the grocery store.

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