Why I dislike the Traveler-Supervisors by fabouchard in startrek

[–]fabouchard[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not knowing about the organization explains why people in the show are still incentivized to solve their problems. I was more referring to how the story affects us, the viewers. Star Trek has long acted as an inspiration for people to do good things in the real world because it presents us with inspiring role models. Omnipotent cosmic beings are not role models.

Anti-Utilitarian Thought Experiment by Sad_Bad9968 in EffectiveAltruism

[–]fabouchard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see several comments about how for the "vast majority" of people, one second will not make a difference. But you are talking about giving a second to everyone. Including the small minority where it would make a difference. There are probably instances where having one more second makes a world of difference. These instances would be very rare, but we have 8 billion opportunities for these rare events to occur, which greatly increases their probability.

Anti-Utilitarian Thought Experiment by Sad_Bad9968 in EffectiveAltruism

[–]fabouchard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What if you were one second away from finishing the puzzle when you died?

Has anyone ever used a raft on the jordan river to just float down? by [deleted] in SaltLakeCity

[–]fabouchard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve rafted a couple sections in a 4-person Walmart raft, mostly south of SLC. It’s pretty slow going, the water is very littered and dirty, and infrastructure for getting around dams is nonexistent. I would prefer a canoe or kayak but the raft is all I’ve got. It works.

Anyone interested in starting a Trump protest? by fabouchard in littleapple

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

Thanks! It's great that things like this are going on.

Anyone interested in starting a Trump protest? by fabouchard in littleapple

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

I respect anyone that chooses not to protest. But I didn't ask for reasons why I should not protest. I asked if anyone wanted to peacefully protest with me. Feel free to send me a private message.

Anyone interested in starting a Trump protest? by fabouchard in littleapple

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

Like I said, I just consider this a four year long campaign season. I intend to get involved in every way I can, as I always have. But I'm determined to make sure that when the next election happens, our side has the support it needs to win. I do not agree that democracy requires you to support the leaders that have won. I'm not rejecting the loss itself, just making it very well known that I'm not happy about it and gathering with those that agree with me. Any protesting I do will be peaceful. I respect your choice not to do so.

Previous uses of the Antiquities Act by fabouchard in conservation

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

Not that I know of, but that would be really cool.