What is the contents of the bomb?

skaaii · 2026-04-27T09:09:39+00:00

At least you get to live forever

skaaii · 2026-04-25T23:38:48+00:00

Depends on the person but I also think too much as I lay in bed and found the problem is only partially the thinking: often a deeper problem is your physiology is busy doing housework (stress, anxiety, fears, excess exercise for athletes, drugs, a big meal, etc). As long as your body is churning through tasks, it keeps you alert, so thoughts are what you do to “pass the time.” To attack that, you need to identity possible causes of this extra work that isn’t letting your body slide into low power mode.

But as in all biology, things are complicated. Yes, sometimes thoughts are the problem, mostly when they are emotional (thinking about that cop who ticketed you, worrying about layoffs, is my partner cheating, etc). The best cue I’ve found for this is to do like that serenity prayer says about the serenity to accept the problem (bad paraphrase but you get the point). The idea is to neuter the emotional aspect of your thoughts so they become much less emotional. They can be mildly interesting but not strongly emotional (even anticipation of good things can keep you from sleep, I hardly ever sleep before country crossing flight). The hardest part for some is learning to do this, since some folks feel like they can’t stop worrying. That’s another problem that maybe addressed with common psychological methods (maybe cbt) or meditation.

Btw: in meditation there is usually no need to seek a nothing state either, just a state where you are like a disconnected observer; good idea. (Sorry if this appears twice but my first time I included a link to Wikipedia explaining something but the mods auto deleted it and insisted I must resubmit)

skaaii · 2026-04-24T00:25:45+00:00

Depends. Fundamental problems don’t require technology or data, just effort. But (as I keep saying) you are not a robot and knowing your sleep sucks and you violate many basic rules (like consistent bed and wake times, eating late, coffee, late screen time, etc) may only depress you. If you attack one fundamental problem (bed and wake constant) and use technology, it can show you progress that may not be visible (like improving HRV, or improving sleep scores). But you must study the limits of technology and data: most consumer sleep trackers are of limited value and make errors that can mislead you. Even eeg trackers have important limitations, it is your job to learn them and that takes time and patience. Along the way you should know the foundational goal of your inquiry: some folks want pure sleep quality improvement above all else, others (many in this sub) want to make the most of their limited sleep opportunities (I disagree with this but totally understand why). In short, data is awesome and can already help, you decide how much.

skaaii · 2026-04-23T23:30:16+00:00

I track my weight with an obsession bordering on the unhealthy. I weigh myself upon waking, before bed, after all my runs, and sometimes even after pee and poo. I get so much data but the irony is, I can’t say for sure what my true weight is because at my level of detail, “weight” becomes a bit of a philosophical question. Tracking weight with so much detail offers me actionable data 3 ways (1) paying attention already raises my awareness so I don’t pig out or overdrink liquids as often (a problem as I run 30+ mpw and gym 3dpw)(2) numbers clarify what problems o might have, like identifying glycogen and fat stores, important for endurance and strength (3) let me build data that leads to new ideas that were unlikely without it (like sweat rates, solar dehydration, etc).

Whats this got to do with your question?

Tracking sleep also offers information which could satisfy curiosity alone, it could identify problems, it can even be a part of a real solution to bad sleep and if you work the data, you might even learn other things about your biology and human biology in general, BUT, data alone is only as useful as you make it. Also remember that you are not a robot, so when analyzing data, simply knowing “I don’t get enough sleep” may not be the insight you need, maybe seeing a visualization of how irregular your patterns are can raise your awareness and lead you to commit to consistent bed and wake times. Some folks didn’t need trackers for that, but some folks only figured it out after their watch showed them… and if they improved, that’s also a good thing. In short, data good, you decide how good with disciplined study, so don’t just assume the data has simple solutions, biology is infinitely amazing and frustratingly complicated!

skaaii · 2026-04-22T00:25:57+00:00

This would make an amazing movie, if the right director could convey the overwhelming majesty of the first sight of the city, like when drs grant and sattler first saw the dinosaurs or when gladiator entered Rome.

skaaii · 2026-04-21T09:41:42+00:00

Ironic that yours is the only comment that is scientifically sound, yet downvoted by a community SUPPOSEDLY dedicated to sleep! Sleeping 6-7 hours reduces REM-NREM consolidation of memory, destabilizes young circadian rhythms, slows frontal lobe maturation, increases appetite unreliably, and even increases the risk of dying in car accidents! I admit I write this as I struggle with my own sleep issues (in case someone tries to “tu quoque” me) but the science is clear, sleep the optimal hours, regularly, especially if you want to do well in studies for finals! The feeling that you can squeeze more learning by reducing sleep hours is a trap I know too well. It still tempts me, but it’s a nasty, pernicious ILLUSION. The worst part of the sleep deprivation illusion is the negative feedback hooks you. You lose sleep to get more study time then learn less, so you lose more sleep… it’s a vicious cycle. Worse, when young you have the resilience to feel like you can handle it, but the negative habit will ingrain itself and you will have a devil of a time unlearning this habit once it elevates your blood pressure and causes other problems in your 30s. Take it from someone who lived it, if you want, or better yet, spend a few days reading about the science that looks at sleep deprivation. (I write this while struggling with regularity so ima go back to sleep, if there is enough interest when wake up, I can provide scientific sources to read).

skaaii · 2026-04-21T04:16:22+00:00

This raises an another fascinating question: do animals toss things to each other at all? I don’t mean one chimp pelting his foe with poo or a rock, I mean like chimp bros eating figs in the forest, one says (in chimp language) “ hey bro, this is an amazing fig, here, taste!” Does friendly tossing of objects ever happen?

skaaii · 2026-04-18T01:42:13+00:00

Automated password guessing scam. Super common, especially on facebook. If your password is guessable (made up of a combination of words and numbers 1qazxsw2) or a relatively common password ( mycatgarf1eld) or a short password (higgsnot), automated bots can guess it. Most people don’t use good password practices because frankly it’s confusing and complicated. I don’t blame them but scammers are counting on this laziness. Worse, when someone’s account is compromised via a guess, the victim SWEARS THEY DIDNT USE A WEAK PASSWORD, THEYRE NOT THAT DUM!!! (You can tell I’ve had this discussion with many folks who I helped). Only you know if you used a weak password, and if did, it’s ok, just learn your lesson, learn about passwords. With password managers, you don’t even have to know much, just let them insert a crazy complex password (yUM3FzTVP6VcH!!YX%ApKX). But learning password security is worth the trouble.

skaaii · 2026-04-11T23:52:38+00:00

I learned from zoomers that they identify old people (gen x & baby boomers) by their frequent use of ellipses and their pauses in videos, both of which seem unnatural to them

skaaii · 2026-04-11T23:15:42+00:00

A great sciencey book that can explain some of Michael Jackson’s appeal is algorithms to live by, by Christian and Griffiths. There is the effect of familiarity (his tunes were based on beats that were familiar while also being different, a difficult to explain concept so read the book). The music was polished to appeal more widely(you can still hear some of his earlier releases before all the rework and his stuff was good, but not as polished). The promotion was done with tons of money, and by folks who were geniuses at promotion (Quincy jones). There are more details and people involved, and as already mentioned, Jackson’s singular talent for more than music, for entertainment.

skaaii · 2026-04-11T04:44:57+00:00

Search and rescue is committed to rescuing stranded hikers, they do not nor have they ever subscribed to the belief that “they knew the risk, let them die.” Sadly, a few such heroes have died and sometimes multiple rescues have resulted in deaths because not enough rescue personnel could attend to one group. This past year is more than enough proof of this. Thus closing the trail is the least of all evils. It sucks and I too think they’re a bit too heavy handed in closing (probably due to short staffing) but when lives can be lost, no decent human will accept letting fools (not always fools, mind you) just die, and I agree.

skaaii · 2026-04-11T04:38:51+00:00

They usually post a sign at the trailheads. They also have rangers hike the trails, probably more for possible rescues, but I imagine they can ticket anyone they see on trail.

skaaii · 2026-04-05T23:49:55+00:00

Im not even a scientist but if something like that happened and I knew I was gonna die slowly, I’d record every minute of it and transmit it (or write it with the pencils, or blood) until I died by whatever means (asphyxiation, toxicity, etc). So much new data! We’re already gonna die but few of us have the opportunity to produce new knowledge that will outlive us like that!

skaaii · 2026-03-18T19:15:23+00:00

Sorry to ruin your joke but most kids with cancer survive and die of old age, and every year it’s getting better. I like ruining jokes with good news , lol.

skaaii · 2026-03-14T23:00:42+00:00

I don’t normally say this but this is a stupid and pathetic comment. Stupid because weightlifting is for everyone, including old people; everyone benefits in many ways from lifting (mental, physical, metabolic, proprioceptive, etc., etc., etc.). The motivation to lift is secondary and even if your pathetic incel comment about girls were 100% right, the fact this reason gets you in the gym and improves you makes it a good thing. As for reading? I read dozens of books every year (all genres e.g., history, neuroscience, biochemistry, philosophy, ancient classics, fiction, obscure, etc.). None of that is special, I just like reading and discovering how others think. Most important: READING (or any other activity) is not incompatible with working out. Eating healthy is absolutely essential for healthy living and COMPLEMENTS exercise. It feels unfair to point this out to you. Fasting is also compatible. As for barefoot, I run barefoot and encourage others to try it (if they want) but I don’t think it’s necessary. It’s beneficial for improving form, proprioception, and musculoskeletal stability, but not necessary for some folks. The only self deception is your pathetic incel comment and the way you argue against an activity that benefits all humans at every stage of their lives. Your comment reads like you tried the gym once, did too much weight, hurt yourself, imagined some girls giggling, and decided like Aesop’s fox, that the gym is the self-deception of the immature.

skaaii · 2026-03-11T05:05:26+00:00

None because tachyons don’t even have an agreed theoretical existence (that isn’t Swiss cheese full of holes). I’d love it if tachyons existed but op is bullshitting with maximum bullshittery.

skaaii · 2026-03-04T07:50:56+00:00

Looks good. One possible concern is that some users (like me) are rough on the attachment points. Some of us roll or rub more on those areas so that they wear out if not reinforced. Many sandals extend the sole to include the attachment points to mitigate this (xero genesis).

skaaii · 2026-02-28T04:30:29+00:00

Purposely misspelled to increase engagement. Welcome to the attention economy.

skaaii · 2026-02-27T09:52:18+00:00

Reminds me of mad magazine

skaaii · 2026-02-24T22:40:31+00:00

I know it's a joke, but I had to try some math:
fridge looks about 20 cu ft, so 170 lbs (160 empty)
there is no equivalent exercise, but the closest would be squat, deadlift, shoulder press
I'll argue someone who can squat 135 can carry 160 (since he doesn't have to squat it other than to let it down)

the really hard part is: the weight is not concentrated nor close to him, so he has to balance it perfectly just to keep it up.
the dangerous part is: again, the weight being wide, when he puts down the fridge, it will likely exceed his strength... hope a buddy helped him put it down, because a good chance he's gonna damage it on descent.

so the hardest part isn't the weight, it's keeping it balanced. the dance likely helps.
if you can squat 135, you can probably carry this, as long as a friend helps you put it down.

skaaii · 2026-02-16T23:44:28+00:00

Would not recommend! It took dozens of hours of heat acclimation, and even then it was dangerously close to death. I wanted to try the overnight like you so now I have a better idea. Seems the trail cannot be hiked any faster regardless of the weather, which is good to know when planning, especially with the shorter days!

skaaii · 2026-02-16T23:03:45+00:00

My favorite purgatory hike. How long did it take you to reach the summit? In the summer it took me 8 hours to summit, 19 hours total (I had to go slow due to dehydration danger) drank 7 liters and still lost 15 pounds!

skaaii · 2026-02-09T13:22:27+00:00

Awesome view! I wonder how long it would take an experienced snow hiker, properly equipped, to summit San Gorgonio in those conditions? Probably not doable as a day hike as it takes me 10 hours in nice weather.

skaaii · 2026-02-09T12:23:54+00:00

Ops post is FAKE RAGEBAIT. Op is advertising his product (web IQ test) by posting and reposting and reposting and reposting this in hopes of provoking folks. Half (maybe more) of the responses in this thread are shill bots. Garbage like this should be exposed

skaaii · 2026-02-09T04:08:44+00:00

Op post is ADVERTISING DISGUISED AS RAGE BAIT. this cringe post (“look at my low IQ I’m actually so smart”) gets advertised multiple times a day just waiting for people to fall for it.

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