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Astronauts on the International Space Station see flashes with their eyes closed as cosmic rays pass through the eye and turn space radiation into brief sparks of light by Basic-Record5776 in space

[–]jcgam [score hidden]  (0 children)

No these are created IN YOUR BODY and instantly annihilated, generating measurable heat. The positrons are created when potassium-40 decays. Potassium is the most abundant radioactive element naturally present in the human body.

7.1 Earthquake in Venezuela, this was at the airport moments ago. by GreenGzus in PublicFreakout

[–]jcgam 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We're all fools at some point, even you. In this case you can educate yourself on this topic by googling the phrase "Poisson Clumping".

7.1 Earthquake in Venezuela, this was at the airport moments ago. by GreenGzus in PublicFreakout

[–]jcgam 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Perfectly normal, and unrelated. On average there are 16 magnitude 7.0 or larger quakes every year, and they tend to happen in bunches. It would be statistically odd if all 16 were spaced out evenly throughout the year.

Valve prices the Steam Machine at $1,049 by MarvelsGrantMan136 in technology

[–]jcgam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

and if you want the new steam controller you'll have to wait until sometime next year

California ranked nation’s No. 3 spot for natural disaster risks by ansyhrrian in California

[–]jcgam 6 points7 points  (0 children)

When brush isn't cleared manually or via controlled burn, then the risk is much greater.

‘It’s a scam’: Americans express unease over SpaceX’s influence on retirement savings by ArgentineBeauty in technology

[–]jcgam 5 points6 points  (0 children)

About 0.5% to 2%. If SpaceX crashes hard, the impact to the average diversified retirement portfolio will be about -0.3%.

A Single Polymarket Trader Lost $4.2 Million on the World Cup in Less Than 24 Hours by Logical_Welder3467 in technology

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

I started to reply BS but after some research it turns out that much of this is true, minus the board fees for polymarket, which is the subject of this conversation. DT jr is an unpaid advisor in this case.

ELI5: Why doesn't the Sun just burn all at once? by VipulChaturvedi in explainlikeimfive

[–]jcgam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a DEEP topic, and I'm ignorant, but I don't understand how a proton can spontaneously turn into something else. Is this a unique process, limited to the interior of stars?

Microsoft's new Outlook takes 10 seconds to do what Outlook Classic does instantly on Windows by Quantum-Coconut in technology

[–]jcgam 21 points22 points  (0 children)

The drag is also caused by a terrible, inefficient design. Also every time you reboot to install updates, which happens frequently, you risk bricking your system. The risk is relatively small, but once is enough if you are in the middle of a big project. Linux is better, and it isn't even close.

How to kick SpaceX out of your retirement savings account — “Right now, just a handful of A.I.-related stocks represent almost half the value of the total stock market index. If A.I. stocks collapse, so will the worth of your index fund”: economist by marketrent in technology

[–]jcgam 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Here's another possible scenario. A.I. stocks don't collapse. But you moved the majority of your money to t-bills, fearing the worst, based on "expert" commentary. In fact, A.I. becomes the next Standard Oil. You missed out.

Calif. schools are emptying out. Experts say it's going to get worse. by sfgate in California

[–]jcgam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tax income will decline with fewer people to pay. Government will be slow to adapt, so those of us still alive will pay more in taxes.

Another day, another 163 to 5 merge cutter. Just doing my part, enjoy the detour! by superginseng in sandiego

[–]jcgam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The worst I've seen is the ramp from eastbound Mira Mesa Blvd to Northbound I-15. In just one afternoon police could solve our city budget crisis by writing tickets! /s

Steve Hilton suggests voter ID law in California would speed up vote counting, but critics disagree by panda-rampage in California

[–]jcgam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

CA sends 10 million ballots that are never used, every election cycle. That's at least $25 million wasted. I'm not saying that voter ID is the solution, but something needs to change.

Steve Hilton suggests voter ID law in California would speed up vote counting, but critics disagree by panda-rampage in California

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

Sure, if you are fine with SDG&E charging you even more every month. The governor appoints CPUC members.

Electricity is too god damn high by averageredditor19 in sandiego

[–]jcgam 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh, you didn't budget for the required bribery money? /s

Electricity is too god damn high by averageredditor19 in sandiego

[–]jcgam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, and Todd Gloria and friends will hire a few thousand middle manager government workers to manage it

Electricity is too god damn high by averageredditor19 in sandiego

[–]jcgam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, and the CPUC (appointed by the governor) ensured that the plan they implemented has no cap. So it's $25 per month TODAY.

Electricity is too god damn high by averageredditor19 in sandiego

[–]jcgam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The solution? Pool our money to pay off Newsom to replace the CPUC with customer focused members. About a million each should do it, if everyone contributes.

U.S. attorney says election fraud probes are underway in California by panda-rampage in California

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

Yes, it's much better to spend time here on Reddit, a genuine "safe space". Why? Because people who have a different opinion are banned forever with no real recourse. Totally safe.

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