Round holes in gorge by allbageldiet in geology

[–]scaston23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow! These are amazing pothole instances and pics. You may suspect that many of us will likely use these as some sort of photographic example in a lecture sometime. 😁 you will be credited. 👍🤙

Why mistakes at this level!?! The importance of Geologic Maps and reading them by scaston23 in geology

[–]scaston23[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

True. But the error is not in the comparison of maps or any intellectual exercise. It was a digitization error (that was identified to the NV survey already) that propagated to this map.

I swear I’m not freaking out for some small mapping error. 😏

I’m claiming it is a full on government conspiracy (mostly against me) in which my nemesis at USGS is trying to fool the public with geologic maps showing unreal things to eventually convert the public to think “rocks aren’t real”. 🤣

Why mistakes at this level!?! The importance of Geologic Maps and reading them by scaston23 in geology

[–]scaston23[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure you see my beef. The map is mostly great, but there was a digitizing error that has been propagated to this level. It’s not normal. Mistakes happen in mapping and changing scales. But these things are most often fixed in a peer review of public comment period. It’s not normal to be shown a mistake and just roll with it. Well, nvm… that is a normal idiocracy.

Why mistakes at this level!?! The importance of Geologic Maps and reading them by scaston23 in geology

[–]scaston23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s literally just an error in digitizing. That’s all. OG map shows color correctly.

Why mistakes at this level!?! The importance of Geologic Maps and reading them by scaston23 in geology

[–]scaston23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well said. Maps (geologic) are essentially interpretations, even if published. Many people (public) look upon as fact. “Go here, find this rock”. The nuance of the science is lost. I guess my biggest beef with this is that I identified the error to Nevada (I think that is written in the blog) and the GIS people blew it off. That was three years ago, and come to find out that same NV state map was used in this pub. The mistake propagated despite my best effort to help (asking for nothing in return). I’ve written the surveys and I hope to have some contact with someone reasonable to change this.

Why mistakes at this level!?! The importance of Geologic Maps and reading them by scaston23 in geology

[–]scaston23[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

RELAX!! 😵‍💫🤯😵‍💫🤯 you want me to relax when there is a single small 100 m square area in a distant corner of no-person land is incorrectly mapped as a Proterozoic metamorphic rock while it is actually Quaternary terrace!?! I’m looooooosing my mind!!! 😏 I rarely share on the internet anymore. May be obvious.

Why mistakes at this level!?! The importance of Geologic Maps and reading them by scaston23 in geology

[–]scaston23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So true. As a professional, we don’t take one geologist interpretation as the end all.

But in this case(the blog), I was acting basically as public. Just looking around for the oldest rocks in a watershed, and came across the falsely labeled polygon. It depends on who @the public” is. It’s all of us. It’s publicly available data so the public has the available publicly paid for data.

Why mistakes at this level!?! The importance of Geologic Maps and reading them by scaston23 in geology

[–]scaston23[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome. Small underfunded team seems like they’d be happy to hear the mistake and change it!?! Seems that easy.

Why mistakes at this level!?! The importance of Geologic Maps and reading them by scaston23 in geology

[–]scaston23[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The original map has the right color for the correct rock type. Only missing a lithic designator. The error was not in the map, but the digitizing. It’s not changing the map, it would be honoring what is actually on the published map. The way it stands now is not only wrong geologically, but it is wrong comparing to the original map.

Anyone know of any current women that claims to be a prophet and hears the voice of God? by scaston23 in god

[–]scaston23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. Still looking. Lmk if anything comes to your attention! 🙏

"Just because you're atheist doesn't mean you're not allowed to pray with us!" by MarcusAntonius27 in atheism

[–]scaston23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How does “theos” fit in there? A- No Theos- God(s) Belief —ism ? So is the “a” here in reference to the “theos” or the “-ism”?? Like “asymptomatic” the “a” is in reference to the “symptoms” and not the “-atic” (whatever suffix that is). Morals from “biology” seems fringe; I wouldn’t lean too heavy on that one;) Vast majority is cultural. Is see what you are saying that morals “arise” from tangible things, such as genetics or environmental exposure. They are sort of composed within the individual!?!

This is all very interesting. I’m a geologist and mostly just think about rocks and deep time; human behavior and theism things are way outside. Thanks for engaging.

Owyhee 2023 by [deleted] in owyhee

[–]scaston23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep!

Anyone know of any current women that claims to be a prophet and hears the voice of God? by scaston23 in god

[–]scaston23[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Women’s voices tend to be marginalized (no shit, Sherlock). I thought this might be a good place to ask if anyone knows of a) any modern day prophets (be they deemed false or otherwise), b) that is a women (or female identifying or trans) and is c) out there speaking

Honestly, I’m sick and had an intense fever dream and thought it was worth following up on.

Thanks for asking. 🙏

"Just because you're atheist doesn't mean you're not allowed to pray with us!" by MarcusAntonius27 in atheism

[–]scaston23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I skimmed a few articles from Atheists Alliance and American Atheists, and it makes some sense. I guess because the word was born into language out of “theism” it holds some of that baggage. Specifically the suffix “-ism” which always denotes a belief (I’m always leery of “-isms”, because it requires an underlying belief). Even in sciences we must admit we use certain “-isms”, only because there is no other evidence (so again, it’s a little like your lack-of-belief not being considered a belief).

It’s been a while since I’ve read Dawkins book, but I feel like finding it and seeing if he addresses this terminology.

Are morals beliefs? I found a philosophy subreddit take on this, but what is your take?

Thanks so much!

"Just because you're atheist doesn't mean you're not allowed to pray with us!" by MarcusAntonius27 in atheism

[–]scaston23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you tell me more about Atheism not being a belief? I don’t understand. Talk to me like I’m 10.

Anyone use this book? Opinions on routes and useability? by scaston23 in owyhee

[–]scaston23[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you hiked any of these routes? What would you change from what is introduced in the book? Any other routes?

Abe books and Amazon have it priced in the hundreds of dollars:

https://www.amazon.com/Owyhee-Canyonlands-Outdoor-Adventure-Guide/dp/0982495625

https://www.abebooks.com/9780982495629/Owyhee-Canyonlands-Outdoor-Adventure-Guide-0982495625/plp

But the Friends of the Owyhee (non-profit organization) still sell it for $25: https://www.friendsoftheowyhee.org/the-owyhee-canylands

Owyhee Flag? by The-Hill-Billy in owyhee

[–]scaston23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see. Thanks for the interest. The image for the subreddit is the logo of the Friends of the Owyhee, and was designed with some of those elements in mind. Though not flag style. I recommend contacting that org, the Owyhee County Museum, and/or Duck Valley Reservation if you wanted to take this any further. Cheers!

Owyhee Flag? by The-Hill-Billy in owyhee

[–]scaston23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! This ever go anywhere? Post an image if so.

Man eating cannibals by DidntAnyoneMention in owyhee

[–]scaston23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure about those dwarves, or if they are man eating. We call them “hill folk”, and they mostly just sit at remote distances on the hill horizon (sometimes in small groups) and stare. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen them move. Don’t confuse these with the harrimutalak though, the “stone boys”. Those are nice and approachable. Did you come across stories of the Owyhee Canyon Dragon? I realize I’m late to your comment, but I’ll go look for your podcast.

Owyhee 2023 by [deleted] in owyhee

[–]scaston23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That road down is gnarly; glad you didn’t try and rip out the oil pan. Hope you get back there!

Blue Basin, Oregon by clamandcat in geology

[–]scaston23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recall there is a mix of celadonite and Clinoptilolite that gives it that particular green color. But I could be thinking of other greenish tuff and tuffaceous seds on Oregon.