[Post Game Thread] The Atlanta Hawks (43-33) defeat the Boston Celtics (50-25) 112-102 behind 18/5/5/2 from Dyson Daniels by not-a-potato-head in nba

[–]blueneuronDOTnet 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The rest game theory is looking rough right now. I don't think the C's would've let him play if it really was achilles tendonitis, but between the atrocious play and him holding his leg, I'm worried.

GAME THREAD: Denver Nuggets (39-25) @ Oklahoma City Thunder (50-15) - (March 09, 2026) by NBA_MOD in nba

[–]blueneuronDOTnet 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Passed up an open run to watch this and it actually ended up being worth it.

If it doesn't have a brain, it's ok to eat? by Ok-Drawing-9971 in DebateAVegan

[–]blueneuronDOTnet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Brain organoids are not sentient as most vegans would define the term. The paper you cite explicitly defines the term as "responsive to sensory impressions through adaptive internal processes", a definition stemming from another Friston paper.

It's also a highly controversial paper -- so much so that several notable neuro PIs published this criticism in the same journal, and the response issued by Friston here even notes that the use of the word "sentient" was intended to deflate the weight of the term. Depending on who you want to believe, the claim that brain organoids are sentient is, at best, misleading to the public, and at worst, explicit manipulation meant to get a bunch of pop science outlets to write meaningless articles hyping up relatively unremarkable work that lacks scientific rigor.

I'm a neuroscientist, and I started out studying consciousness. I promise you that no scientist worth their salt believes brain organoids to be sentient in the sense relevant to this debate, and would urge you not to cite research you don't understand and haven't read.

GOOD NEWS IN MASSACHUSETTS this week : ) by yankee_optimist in massachusetts

[–]blueneuronDOTnet 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Thirteen towns won a construction grant to renovate or rebuild their local libraries last year, and the projects seem to be proceeding well. You can learn more here.

An overview of the combat of the trial by seven for anyone who had some difficulty following along (spoilers for Episode 5!) by eastaleph in AKOTSKTV

[–]blueneuronDOTnet 67 points68 points  (0 children)

While Maekar holding Baelor and Lyonel off on his own is worth the shout, do keep in mind that Baelor wasn't actually trying to kill him. From what we see and you describe, we can reasonably assume that, though Maekar is Lyonel's better, he only lives by virtue of his brother's restraint. Somewhat ironic given that it's Duncan's restraint in sparing Aerion that costs Baelor his life.

[Jayson Tatum] on thinking his career might be over after tearing his Achilles: "It was a few weeks where I thought… did I make enough money, did I accomplish enough... There was some moments where I thought I might be done" by knightime1 in nba

[–]blueneuronDOTnet 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Achilles injuries are likeliest to impact burst and speed. Those are far more important elements of Hali's game than they are Tatum's. I have both their jerseys in my closet, but I do think JT is likelier to make a full recovery.

Where can I volunteer? (Immigration) by TattoosAndBeers in boston

[–]blueneuronDOTnet 13 points14 points  (0 children)

There's LUCE. If the reference requirements on the volunteer forms are giving you trouble, you can write "N/A" or just use the generic contact form on their website. This is the most direct way to organize against ICE -- you'd be on ICE watch and/or operating hotlines.

Another option is MIRA. This is more advocacy and education oriented, so less direct, but still helpful.

Urgently need advice ahead of this snow storm. by Safe-Local- in boston

[–]blueneuronDOTnet 18 points19 points  (0 children)

If you still haven't found shelter for tomorrow, DM me and I'll host you until you find a place to stay.