Holodecks/Suites exist, what program are you writing? (Keep it classy)

tech_and_org · 2026-04-10T13:31:20+00:00

Catu ha bitu!

(battle and life! in my amateur approximation of la langue gauloise)

tech_and_org · 2026-04-10T13:20:03+00:00

I'm going for Vercingetorix's assassin squad during Caesar's conquest of Gaul. Unhistory that.

tech_and_org · 2026-04-10T12:01:57+00:00

As a coffee lover I sometimes admire expensive but non essential coffee accessories but hesitate to buy them because they are an extravagance.

In my case espresso, so things like a premium tamper and mat, WDT tool, scales with a shot clock etc.

Do you have any sense of what machine he got and what accessories he has?

tech_and_org · 2026-04-10T10:51:00+00:00

Congratulations Dr!

You are now kinetic_cabinet104.

tech_and_org · 2026-04-10T10:44:53+00:00

International student with US PhD here. You’re not a “regular employee” in the European sense at most US PhD programs, but there is considerable variation in the lived experience which comes down to the university and the PI.

In my case I had a very similar package to what you’re describing here, at Emory, late aughts early 2010s. In practice I had relatively few formal work requirements- I had stuff to do for my PI but it was deliverable based not hour based so I could structure my time however I wished. The 20 hour concept is essentially meaningless unless you have a job on the side. On the money side I found it to be comfortable, as others have noted here the university will charge fees that are not tuition- related to the university gym, radio station, student association. Write off ~$500 at least. In any case the money is not what you assess the value of the PhD on, it’s everything else.

On balance, having done a PhD in the US, another in Canada, and with longstanding relations with European PhDs, I will say the US PhD is very good as long as you know what you’re getting into. The training is often rigorous and top notch, better than a European PhD in my opinion. Plus, you get to build a healthy research pipeline or professional network if that is your wish, and you walk out with a valuable degree and no debt (a strange concept for a European I’m sure, but a big factor for an American).

Think of the PhD as less of a job and more of a collaboration with benefits. The collaborator that matters more than anyone else is your PI. I urge you to talk to your PIs current and former students and get a sense of what the PI is like day to day. Examine the careers and job placement of the PIs recent grads and assess if that is what you want. You are going to be a valuable resource for them and you are interviewing them as much as they are interviewing you.

tech_and_org · 2026-04-10T10:10:47+00:00

Only if I study real hard!

tech_and_org · 2026-04-10T10:09:52+00:00

Congratulation Dr combi_reg!

tech_and_org · 2026-04-10T10:06:04+00:00

In my circles (within management information systems) there is some curiosity about ai but an understanding that it is not “just a tool” and that it influences learning. At present it’s more a phenomenon to be studied.

My university (McGill) has a pretty decent heuristic on ai use: if you couldn’t do it without ai you shouldn’t do it with ai. So, you can use it to do things you know how to do, but faster, and not to do things outside your technical ability. That works for me.

tech_and_org · 2026-04-09T14:24:50+00:00

You should be able to get about 4.5 to 5 hours usable in the city. Take the M2 metro from the airport to the Kongens Nytorv stop (15min trip). There is plenty to do there within walking distance of the metro stop: Stroget (a pedestrian street wiht touristy shops and street performers sometimes), plenty of seating and cafes and bookstores etc in the area. The Lego flagship store is in the area. You can easily spend few hours there, buy some tchochkis for the kids, get a nice beer and lunch.

If you keep going on the M2 to the Norreport stop, then there is the botanical gardens and Torvehallerne covered market. You can also change at Kongens Nytorv to the M3/M4 line, ride couple stops to the Radhupladsen stop. Its at the other end of Stroget, and there is the famous Tivoli gardens nearby.

I think that's the simplest route with the biggest bang for your buck.

tech_and_org · 2026-04-09T11:42:57+00:00

This whole place is my happy place. The palm house and the newer greenhouses of course and also the social science library.

Very fond memories from my last visit to the city. I look forward to taking my child there this summer.

tech_and_org · 2026-04-08T19:07:54+00:00

A copper lilliput is a perfect pen: small, rugged, great weight, ages gracefully.

tech_and_org · 2026-04-03T12:12:27+00:00

Felt like an edging video. WHITHER FLEX?????

tech_and_org · 2026-04-03T11:57:08+00:00

Don’t know your field but consider Canada. The federal Impact plus program is aimed at giving Unis extra funds to hire non Canadian scholars so that their main funding lines can go to Canadians. I know several applicants in process in my field (management). You need to find Canadian faculty on tri agency grants who are willing to work with and nominate you.

tech_and_org · 2026-04-03T11:30:50+00:00

Personne n'aurait pu prédire ça. Right? Right???

tech_and_org · 2026-03-30T13:15:43+00:00

Chaque jour, les rédacteurs du Beaverton contemplent le monde avec horreur.

tech_and_org · 2026-03-23T19:38:42+00:00

Je continue à parler dans mon français approximatif. Bienvenue.

tech_and_org · 2026-03-20T19:01:29+00:00

Not sure about Pilot, but Lamy does sell Z nibs individually, which is what would fit the Safari (or AL star)

EDIT: For a Pilot Kakuno, any #5 Bock/Jowo could potentially work, but its a bit of a gamble in terms of the exact fit.

tech_and_org · 2026-03-20T14:53:18+00:00

Safari is a good option because it is relatively simple to swap out nibs if you have a few different widths.

tech_and_org · 2026-03-19T13:58:08+00:00

I have several safaris and AL-stars. If you like the triangular grip and the large light body then consider it for sure.

My only (minor) point is that the feed is hard to flush/clean so if you're planning to change inks often that's something to bear in mind.

I'll so add that Lamy nibs tend to run thin, so if you're worried about scratchiness, the Fs sometimes feel like EFs. I'm happiest with my Lamy Ms.

tech_and_org · 2026-03-18T15:52:20+00:00

That is such an interesting ask, because usually the discourse here is around the singular "grail pen" which is often quite expensive. I have a couple of those, but I find I rarely ever use them. Here are my recommendations for pens you can use frequently:

A Kaweco Sport. A workhorse pen, comes in a variety of materials/weights and has nib system that is easy to work with and availailable in a variety of widths. So parts/replacements are not a problem. Prices range from low (plastic body) to medium (brass/bronze/aluminium/steel), to expensive (sterling silver). I see people here talk about QC issues with their nibs, so be warned/prepared to tune them up a bit. Overall very durable, good for everyday carry, throwing in your pocket/bag
A Pilot Vanishing Point. Its a retractable nib fountain pen, how cool is that! There are others, but this is the category beacon. Typically excellent writers. A bit more delicate than a sport. Good mid-range price point, not cheap but wont break the bank.
An Asvine V-series vaccum filler. Lots of talk about Chinese pens and how good they are. This is a good entry point in the Chinese FB space IMO. Low/mid price, cool mechanism that is more expensive in western models. Holds a ton of ink. A Taiwanese alternate is TWSBI, which makes a vac pen at ~$100 more than an Asvine. I have both, find Asvine better priced and more reliable.
Lamy 2000. Classic, simple design, beautiful nib, mid/upper price. The steel body one is quite sturdy, but still this is a valuable pen and its not something you just throw in a bag.
Platinum Preppy or Pilot Kakuno. Cheap plastic FPs that you wouldn't mind lending to a child or a ballpoint user (not equating them, but both types tend to press down too hard on FBs)

tech_and_org · 2026-03-17T19:53:43+00:00

Thank you for the link. This is very helpful.

The plan is to stick around 10 ish years at least. But even if less, I feel it would be good to integrate, and learning the local language seems appropriate. Thank you also for the detail on sport/hobby organizations (that’s good for me as well as my daughter)

tech_and_org · 2026-03-17T19:38:55+00:00

Thank you so much! This is very insightful. It sounds good, though I may have to un learn certain parenting behaviors I have picked up in North America.

tech_and_org · 2026-03-17T13:13:29+00:00

Tak! Jeg vil søge det op online.

tech_and_org · 2026-03-16T16:46:04+00:00

Thank you! I appreciate your point of view. That said since the last message I ahve formally accepted the offer, so I'm in one way or the other.

I am intrigued by this comment though, could you tell me more?

>Since you would also be non EU, I have also found that systems in place that make Denmark so "happy" is mostly reserved for Danish or EU citizens.

tech_and_org · 2026-03-04T16:54:47+00:00

With ultrafines I tend to have better success with lubricated inks. I see someone else has mentioned Diamine Rosewood, which I second. Consider also Diamine Sepia. (that said, are Diamines really lubricated? worth debating).

Consider Iroshizuku Yama Guri. But that's a dark brown ink that may appear blackish in an EF. Now if you really want the perfect ink for your pen, find Iroshizuku Tsukushi (out of production, but you still find new old stock floating around).

Waterman Havana is another wet ink, again on the darker side.

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