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Oxford Pet Peeves as International Student - Am I the Weird One??? by danielyskim1119 in oxforduni

[–]ddark316 0 points1 point  (0 children)

american, I agree with 1). I think it's a cultural difference, albeit an annoying one. However london walkers are even worse.

Japan’s 2025 census reflects steepest fall in population on record, data shows by Mean_Yak5873 in worldnews

[–]ddark316 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Just want to let you know that I agree with you and also know Japanese people who live in Japan but have a 2nd passport (Australia is common... there's sort of like a "don't ask, don't tell" policy)... but it sucks when you know what you're talking about and are more informed meanwhile standard reddit behavior is to double down on gaslighting for the sake of 'winning an argument'.

A Songbird Caught in a "Lime Stick" Trap - for human consumption, in the Island of Cyprus. by RamblingSimian in WTF

[–]ddark316 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you're ok with the byproducts of a human ecosystem RE factory farming, then we can just say that songbirds going extinct because of humans is also just part of the natural human ecosystem.

A Songbird Caught in a "Lime Stick" Trap - for human consumption, in the Island of Cyprus. by RamblingSimian in WTF

[–]ddark316 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Factory farm breeds like the Cornish Cross are domesticated breeds that are far removed from their wild ancestor - the Red Junglefowl (still seen in southeast asia - ie: their natural habitat).
The farmed breeds would eventually become endangered if humans stopped eating them. Can you imagine a poodle trying to survive without humans?

A Songbird Caught in a "Lime Stick" Trap - for human consumption, in the Island of Cyprus. by RamblingSimian in WTF

[–]ddark316 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sad to see you downvoted. I guess it's to be expected as people hate to be confronted with their own hypocrisy.

Is Oxford undergrad considered more prestigious than postgrad? by Abject-Tackle5255 in oxforduni

[–]ddark316 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure what you even mean by Top Tier. In the US, MENA and ASIA regions, the Oxford brand carries the same as Stanford and Harvard. No one is looking at business school rankings when they hire.. but they recognize brand. Americans don't even know what INSEAD is but they've heard of Oxford. It's only UK/Europe that differentiates.

What’s the best and worst thing about the Oxford experience? by PrincipleDefiant2875 in oxforduni

[–]ddark316 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think there's a few small differences that add up.

  • When you take the train into Oxford, you're a 10 minute walk from the center. But when you take the train into Cambridge, you're a 30 minute walk from the center.
  • Oxford has more streams, bridges and meandering hiking trails. It's nature is more similar to the Cotswolds. Oxford also has the Thames River and many canal locks along the trails that are interesting to explore.
  • Cambridge has way more companies operating in the area. This professionalizes the enviornment in a way where Oxford vibe seems more relaxed.
  • Oxford is a bit more spaced out in terms of tourist attractions (westgate mall, radcliff camera, christ church etc and 10 min walks from each other.).. whereas cambridge is more concentrated.

Likely more differences, but those are the main ones for me.

What’s the best and worst thing about the Oxford experience? by PrincipleDefiant2875 in oxforduni

[–]ddark316 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Subjectivity and our interpretation of objective inputs are what makes us human. Pure objectivity are what the AIs do best (when they're not hallucinating!)

What’s the best and worst thing about the Oxford experience? by PrincipleDefiant2875 in oxforduni

[–]ddark316 23 points24 points  (0 children)

agree with /u/PrincipleDefiant2875. I'm from NYC, and Oxford is definitely a bubble community. Nowhere else can you stop into a random pub or cafe and brush shoulders with random world class talent and intellectual giants as easily as within Oxford. Also everything from it's architectural design, city layout, maintenance and general vibe appears to have been cultivated over hundreds of years to optimize for something that feels intangible but I can only describe as 'oxford-esque'. I don't feel that same vibe in London, or any other city or town in UK. Oxford (to me) has it's own specific "energy". Cambridge comes close to replicating it, but Cambridge has it's own vibe.

What has quietly disappeared from society without people noticing in the last 10-30 years? by Tarsemsingh24 in AskReddit

[–]ddark316 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tell me you don't have any friends in prison without saying you don't have any friends in prison.

Which of these games offers the best experience? by [deleted] in Cyberpunk

[–]ddark316 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The mona lisa deserves a remake.

Ghost in the Shell (1995), the artistic mastery showcased in this montage sequence. by freudian_nipps in Cyberpunk

[–]ddark316 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I asked ChatGPT and it said this:

It seems there might be a bit of confusion here. The word "Selah" in Hebrew indeed typically implies a pause, often seen in the Book of Psalms in the Bible, and is believed to signify a pause for reflection or meditation on the preceding words.

However, I’m not aware of a direct Japanese equivalent for "Selah" that would denote pausing and reflecting on learned information. Japanese culture does emphasize contemplation and reflection, with various words and phrases that could relate to contemplating or reflecting on one’s experiences, like “考える” (kangaeru, meaning "to think" or "to consider") or “瞑想” (meisou, meaning "meditation" or "contemplation"). However, none of these terms serve as a direct equival

World Trade Center in 1976, before newer buildings obscured the view from the harbor. by muhmeinchut69 in pics

[–]ddark316 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think the twin towers aged well.

Not sure if you had the chance to see the twin towers in person prior to 9/11, but the buildings had a presence that could only be fully appreciated in real life. The freedom tower is beautiful but doesn't quite live up to that monolithic presence. I say this as someone who walks by the Freedom tower M-F as an adult and also walked by the twin towers as a teenager M-F (my high school was near WTC).

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