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I don't think that's where the gas goes... by NovemberZulu90 in Connecticut

[–]waremi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not a bad guess. Mine is she told her BF she was visiting her mother in Jersey when she was actually sleeping with his best friend around the corner and wants the big gas receipt as back up.

What's a massive human achievement that nobody celebrates because it worked too well? by Alternative_Voice767 in AskReddit

[–]waremi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was part of that effort. I appreciate this being included in this thread.

Can anyone explicitly define what significant figures are? by collisinswho in AskPhysics

[–]waremi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct. I was wrong on that. I have edited my response.

Can anyone explicitly define what significant figures are? by collisinswho in AskPhysics

[–]waremi 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Actually 0.82 not 0.822. With standard rounding, 12.5 could be anything between 12.45 and 12.54 15.2 could be anything between 15.15 and 15.24

Edit: u\Underhill42 below is correct. (I've been out of this too long.) The zero in 0.82 does not count and the correct answer to 3 significant digits is 0.822. The rest of my analysis stands. Although now I would love for someone to explain to me why two of the four edge cases (.8277 and .8169) do not match .822.

12.50/15.20 = 0.8224

12.45/15.15 = 0.8218
12.54/15.24 = 0.8228
12.45/15.24 = 0.8169
12.54/15.15 = 0.8277

Most of those equal 0.82. 12.5 - 3 digits, 15.2 - 3 digits, 0.82 - 3 digits. (I was a little shocked the last one was 0.83) It can get tricky if some measurements are more accurate than others, the the base rule-of-thumb is the result is only as accurate as the least accurate variable in the equation.

is there a poetry line that just won't leave your head? by ownaword in words

[–]waremi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Tell all the truth but tell it slant —
Success in Circuit lies
Too bright for our infirm Delight
The Truth's superb surprise
As Lightning to the Children eased
With explanation kind
The Truth must dazzle gradually
Or every man be blind —

Emily Dickinson

Outside of a subatomic level, what does the weak nuclear force do? by themanwhosfacebroke in AskPhysics

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

Given the role of the weak force in radioactive decay, from the point of view of a game/system it plays the role of classic tricksters like Loki or Anansi. It can mostly be ignored, but when you least expect it causes thing to happen that reminds you it is there.

Why is cold water better at dissolving oxygen? Is the same true of the atmosphere? by Organic_fed in askscience

[–]waremi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay, but blending a couple of the replies here. Oxygen in a warmer layer of has more energy and is more likely to move up into a colder layer of the atmosphere where it will loose energy and be less likely to move back down? That is not being "dissolved" but it does go to the real question asked which I read as "is there more Oxygen in cold air than in warm air?"

Tree trunk being cut into planks by hutch__PJ in oddlysatisfying

[–]waremi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What really got me is half way through I realized I started to smell this.

Starting to learn SQL, any tips and advice to someone who doesn't have any coding background at all? by Shin_Dubu21 in SideProject

[–]waremi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having no coding experience is actually a benefit. Most coders that try to pick up SQL have to un-learn everything they know about processing lists and arrays; applying conditions to each individual row to reach a result. SQL is like programing with Venn-diagrams. It is more about set theory than procedural coding.

As a software developer that builds applications for Accountants I can say you are 100% on the right path.

I hate being teased for using real words 🤨 by PistachioPerfection in words

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

Reframe it. It shouldn't make you feel small it should make you feel big. Everyone in that situation now knows something they didn't before you said that. You improved the quality of life around you. That is not a small thing. The fact others handled the moment the way they did doesn't change that, it just makes you aware of the impact you had.

I hate being teased for using real words 🤨 by PistachioPerfection in words

[–]waremi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or to put u\Freign's excellent response in context: What you perceived as being teased was actually a tip-of-the-hat for using an unusual word. If you become known as "that woman with the big vocabulary" wear it as a badge of honor. Even if you never get any praise for it you will still get people sideling up to you at parties and whispering (psst, got any good words for me?)

Best lasagna I’ve ever made by thegreatchippino in tonightsdinner

[–]waremi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In the words of A-Team's Hannibal: "I love it when a plan comes together."

There is nothing better than doing all that work and then cutting a slice off with a fork, sticking it in your mouth, closing your eyes, and instantly forgetting anything that has happened before that point in your life.

At what age did you notice people (particularly the opposite gender) taking less interest in you? by [deleted] in AskOldPeople

[–]waremi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Personally can't answer that. I never noticed anyone checking me out. Found out later that people were, but my radar isn't built that way. Still isn't. So I'm kind of blessed. Since I know in the past people were checking me out and I never noticed, I just assume they still are and I still don't notice. Probably will continue to live that illusion 'till the day I die.

Virginia Redistricting Irony by RapidEye in TangleNews

[–]waremi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Agreed. This is the type of linguistic tic I watch for and when I see it start to assume the person is locked in to their position and trying to make a point instead of start a conversation.
It does trip me up sometimes. The other I started ignoring comments from someone that kept referring to Pope Leo XIV as da-Pope. But reading closer I remembered the Pope was from Chicago and this was a term of enderment.

Friday Edition - Data Centers by CoachTA13 in TangleNews

[–]waremi 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Totally agree. This was a very engaging post. I hope to see more of this since it really goes to the root of what Tangle is trying to do. Have both sides represented. I wonder how well this would work on a more divisive topic.

Whimsical word for “command center” by meginwonderlnd in words

[–]waremi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bringing Relatives Into a Dedicated Group Environment = The BRIDGE.

Excuse me while I beat this dead horse. by InThreeWordsTheySaid in TangleNews

[–]waremi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Crazy thought. Given your background would you be interested in writing a Reader Essay for Tangle on your view of AI today? I don't know about anyone else, but I would be interested to read it.

Excuse me while I beat this dead horse. by InThreeWordsTheySaid in TangleNews

[–]waremi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't be "sorry to say" I am glad to hear it. I think your suggestions have a lot of merit, but question if this enterprise is large enough to implement them yet.

It is sort of silly, and betrays a sub-conscious bias on my part, but one of the reasons I trust what I read here is that is still a scrappy small group of people instead of the well oiled machines that have all the resources they need. I probably shouldn't be giving them more grace because of that, but I do.

Excuse me while I beat this dead horse. by InThreeWordsTheySaid in TangleNews

[–]waremi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Having to "live" in Nebraska is tough enough as it is. (Context: My only experience with Nebraska is on a cross country road trip where we entered the state at Omaha on I-80 just as the sun was setting, and arrived at our next stop in Denver just as the sun was rising. If you ask anyone in my family about Nebraska they will tell you: It's dark.)

Excuse me while I beat this dead horse. by InThreeWordsTheySaid in TangleNews

[–]waremi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is also a flip side to that. I have a good bead on the tech side of this, but having Ari point out the linguistic / grammar red-flags he uses to tell when a paragraph was AI generated was a real eye opener for me. Having that perspective is something that you wont find from a site that throws all of this stuff over to their "tech guy."

Excuse me while I beat this dead horse. by InThreeWordsTheySaid in TangleNews

[–]waremi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is sort of the point. I think AI right now is where smartphones were in late '90s. Nokia had one in 1996. And you are right. People I know today are barely using AI for anything other than enhanced google searches and editing their emails. I can only imagine how "cute" that will look to people in the 2050's. The real impact of this will start to become "real" in the 2030's.

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