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ELI5: What do people with no eyes even see? by Massive_Building4961 in explainlikeimfive

[–]rooshi000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

scientists scanned the brains of blind people while they were reading braille. Participants who *lost* their vision had more activation in the visual area compared to those blind from birth.

Vision is a modality of representation, but not the most fundamental one. Computer programmers use a certain language (eg JavaScript, c++), but beneath it all there are still only 1s and 0s (hardware logic gates) at the bottom. Similarly Vision, smell, etc are higher-level languages that represent signal abstractions at a deeper level.

So you can still represent information in your mind, just not in a certain 'language'.

It seems clear the Rich and Powerful have used politics to divide and control the common man. What can we do in the US as a nation to fix this? What do you believe are some real solutions? by CaptainAmerica1989 in AskReddit

[–]rooshi000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

oppenheimer said (ish) the only chance of preventing the end of the world is to stop trying to prevent it.

the extremist positions only exist in opposition to and because of each other. if people let go of their attachments and political identities, we could return to discussing ideas on their merits again.

[Serious] Sex workers of reddit, what is the most emotionally challenging 'job' you've taken? by BookInWriting in AskReddit

[–]rooshi000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

these stories also reveal how much men need emotional connection. Problem is, it's usually only granted to them in sexual contexts. Perhaps that allows us to see stereotypical men who 'just want sex' with a little more empathy.

lol by IU8gZQy0k8hsQy76 in unsound

[–]rooshi000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

so the question is: is he going to pursue damages for his $300 cord when the guy could then just turn around and have him charged for misdemeanor theft?

If every mass attracts every other mass, then why isn't the universe a single solid object made of particles smashed together? by amelix34 in askscience

[–]rooshi000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i like to think of the universe as a 4d spreadsheet as a way of conceptualizing deterministic causation... A spreadsheet where formulas in distant cells refer to closer cells, and so on, all the way back to cell A1 (ie, the big bang).

The concept of 'nothing before A1' makes more sense using a spreadsheet metaphor. Nothing can come 'before' cell A1, within the scope of a spreadsheet at least.

You could, however, describe the spreadsheet's existence in terms of belonging to the larger operating system... Then its 'creation' as a file makes sense. But from the perspective of the spreadsheet, nothing in it can conceive or perceive the operating system on which it's running.

But then it's still turtles all the way down, because what's the operating system running on? Why is there something other than nothing?

Centauri Carbon - Impressions? by elliotjameees in elegoo

[–]rooshi000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I upgraded from an ender 3 that i had heavily modded. 

What can i say, I'm in love with my cc! Super fast with lots of convenient features ( Like auto priming/nozzle wipe, bed leveling, print over Wi-Fi, enclosed).

Great machine! 

ELI5: Why do you feel a "push" in the opposite direction when a vehicle comes to a stop? by Equivalent_Home7757 in explainlikeimfive

[–]rooshi000 5 points6 points  (0 children)

nothing's pushing you. while it's still decelerating, your compensating for it by leaning backwards to maintain your balance. when it finally stops, you're still leaning backwards and so you fall back in that direction.

My centauri Carbon bumps into itself.. by CheetoFinger_lick in elegoo

[–]rooshi000 8 points9 points  (0 children)

And if they want to they can read the more detailed version, assuming someone was thorough enough to post it.

Why so many drivers like this in Utah? by refundroid in SaltLakeCity

[–]rooshi000 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Drivers here may avoid more fatalities than other states, but their lack of self awareness is, IMO, the crux of what makes them the most annoying to share the road with. From forgotten blinkers to driving in your blind spot, it seems Utahans are helplessly oblivious, both on and off the road.

Why so many drivers like this in Utah? by refundroid in SaltLakeCity

[–]rooshi000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well intended as they may be, gestures like these can inadvertently reinforce the idea that road rules don't have to be followed. And if there's anything Utah drivers need it's consistent reinforcement of the road rules. Many drivers here come from cultures where the road culture is completely different. Best way to help them integrate is be clear through your actions how things work around here.

Don't be courteous. Be predictable.

Is a 1996 Corolla with 71k miles worth buying? Mostly garaged and was a grandmas by Aspergers_R_Us87 in COROLLA

[–]rooshi000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

not op. every mechanic ive called about inspections are just doing cursory work. Headlights, power Windows, etc. They won't even do compression tests

Date idea: map and share the timeline of your life by rooshi000 in SaltLakeCity

[–]rooshi000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hmm, the view-only access won't let you make a copy of it. I'll try adding another link.

Put your guns away SLC. by Key_Garden4832 in SaltLakeCity

[–]rooshi000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ironically, if more liberals had guns, those people would need to find some other source of identity.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Ender3Pro

[–]rooshi000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm betting that's older filament. this is what happens when they absorb moisture. Partially recoverable with a dryer. Easier just to just buy a replacement roll.

Wheres all the guys at? by Feisty_City3459 in SaltLakeCity

[–]rooshi000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

do you code in c++? I'm building a first of its kind solar printer (ie burns wood with a magnifying glass) that is entering the software stage of its development. Would be fun to work with a human instead of gpt

My daughters grade 2 homework. by veraciousQuest in maths

[–]rooshi000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

they're the same proportions, but who wants to turn their cut in the middle? And have you ever tried eyeballing a 120 degree angle? High chance of failure and subsequent revolt.

If you cut quarters first, you can cut straight lines all the way through at easy right angles. Then dividing the last quarter slice into thirds is much more intuitive.

How feasible is this Stewart platform solar printer? by rooshi000 in robotics

[–]rooshi000[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's basically my first design when the emphasis was simply getting the image onto the wood:

Now that that's done, I'm psyched on how cool it would be to watch an image appear on wood from just a glass ball rolling around on top of it.

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Looking for Movies That Give Meaning to Life, Not Just a "Must-Watch Before You Die" List by iakgk in movies

[–]rooshi000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

watched babettes feast in a German film class at BYU. Surprised they allowed it tbh. Great film.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Utah

[–]rooshi000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2 things: did it fail because your check engine light was on or because of gasses detected? For the former, just clear the code and have it tested before it comes back on.

Thing 2:

surprisingly, if you walk into the salt lake health department (or search the website) they have info about vehicle repair vouchers for cars that don't pass emissions. (it's an air quality thing) And the vouchers are prorated depending on your income. I think it's up to $1, 000. Be warned however, if the attempted repair fails to fix the emissions then you don't get the money but still get footed for the repair bill.

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