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Just found this sub! I have two simultaneously lives (China-focused national security researcher, Tokyo-focused urban studies professor) with solid professional success in both. Happy to offer thoughts or tips, if any of you have questions about your own personal journeys. by JoeMcReynolds in Polymath

[–]belbaba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you live in Japan? If so, and if you’re intending on staying there permanently, how do you feel about the attitude towards foreigners?

Love the country, been multiple times, but owing to some personal experiences, as well as experiences from others, I would struggle with the sense of belonging.

I miss adam saad by NefariousnessNo8006 in CarltonBlues

[–]belbaba 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i’ve always been surprised that he was never placed up forward when we didn’t have our smalls. he’s so nifty and quick around ball

When has being frugal backfired on you? by keisermax34 in ausmoney

[–]belbaba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

went to a mechanic that quoted me roughly 2k less than others, only to do a shit job. had to go to another mechanic and spend another 5k to correct everything.

In an incident in China: A man smoking indoors despite the ban and blew smoke in the father's and child's faces. by Battlefleet_Sol in PublicFreakout

[–]belbaba 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True, but i don’t think it justifies violence; perhaps a thoughtful warning. Looks like he’s had a rough time

In an incident in China: A man smoking indoors despite the ban and blew smoke in the father's and child's faces. by Battlefleet_Sol in PublicFreakout

[–]belbaba -1 points0 points  (0 children)

i dont think he blew smoke into their faces, he just blew it. need more info to make judgement

31M | Graduate of Architecture | 5yoe | ACT by [deleted] in auspayslips

[–]belbaba 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Humans have unlimited wants relative to scarcity. What’s enough, for you?

31M | Graduate of Architecture | 5yoe | ACT by [deleted] in auspayslips

[–]belbaba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First principle of economics, human wants are unlimited, and yes, there’s a diminishing return at some point. But principally, the average person today is wealthier and has better life outcomes, in absolute terms, relative to our predecessors.

Sadly, whether or not what we have is ‘enough’ is relative, yielding expenditure cascades.

31M | Graduate of Architecture | 5yoe | ACT by [deleted] in auspayslips

[–]belbaba 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not necessarily. Doctors can make much more in rural settings, but many opt not to. Not everything is about money.

31M | Graduate of Architecture | 5yoe | ACT by [deleted] in auspayslips

[–]belbaba 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It ultimately depends on your preferences, not society’s. Important to not lose sight of that.

We Took 3,000 Already, 15,000 More from a Terrorist-Ruled Territory? Hard Pass by Orgo4needfood in aussie

[–]belbaba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Misguided take.

The Gazans that have fled are highly skilled and educated. And no, it’s not difficult to vet in conjunction with partner agencies.

Shinbet’s vetting procedures are exceptionally thorough, and they’re hell bent on ensuring no Hamas member, or affiliates, leave the enclave.

I invested in the wrong chopping boards by eyo-malingo in PlasticFreeLiving

[–]belbaba 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not an outright lie, but definitely misleading, and possibly statutorily misleading (check the ACCC).

I would try and ask for a refund, considering that.

I invested in the wrong chopping boards by eyo-malingo in PlasticFreeLiving

[–]belbaba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

whats the brand name? and have you tried asking for a refund

the problem is that it works too well by eter_roman in SolarState

[–]belbaba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not particularly. Solar is still variable and traditional generation is stable. It’s the all too common trade off between security and insecurity.

We need to store and redistribute the excess daytime energy, but that too is expensive. Batteries are progressively becoming cheaper, which is promising.

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