My cat just died. What is the point of all this?
Do we just live and suffer and die?
In a post-scarcity futurism with AGI-gov, no violent conflict, and most of humanity lives in O'Neil cylinders/megastructures: What is human culture really like in your optimistic opinion?
I’ve been watching Isaac Arthur episodes. In one he proposes that O’Neil cylinders would be potential havens for micro cultures. I tend to think of colony structures more like something created by a central authority....
If you had to live in a fictional magical world, but you wouldn't be magical, what world would you pick?
What is the best place to build community ties and meet people?
Restaurant? Library? Other? (Bonus points if its toxic people resistant)
Do you collect anything? How did you start?
I find that most people in my life have at least one “thing” they are collecting. It is often an insight into their personality and it is fun to hear people talk about something they are passionate about.
Amazon Advice
With all of the sketchy products Amazon has and their bad practices, I’m really considering getting rid of Amazon. The only thing I will really miss is the fast shipping....
What is the best star trek moment of all time?
Besides Tuvax being eliminated in voyager
Does anyone want a Bluesky invite code? I have five, you're welcome to one.
Good recommendations for documentaries that can be watched on YouTube?
I’m pretty open to all varieties as long as the narrators voice isn’t terrible.
can i be banned for some reason here?
I have some concerns and these are some tos updates i want to make on my lemmy client.
What other languages should I learn?
Currently using Busuu for Spanish, German, French, and Russian and would like advice on other languages to take up learning whether Busuu has them or if not I’ll then use Tandem.
If you work in a mostly female workplace, are you expected to hate/dislike the patients your female coworkers dislike?
cross-posted from: linux.community/post/482215...
If you work in a mostly female workplace, are you expected to hate/dislike the patients your female coworkers dislike?
cross-posted from: linux.community/post/482215...
Strange reporting style - Is it common?
I just stumbled across this post linking to this article. In its reporting, the article keeps alternating between short descriptions of events and short quotes by people somewhat involved in the case....
What is the worst mental state you've ever been in?
I already know the replies are gonna make me feel sad 😭
What are the most unconventional sources of white noise you use?
I have started listening to random American city council meetings lately for white noise. Since they’re all bureaucratic-flavored boredom anyway.
Ate an edible and can't sleep but not totally awake, what are some chill websites?
Home automation - why?
I am failing to see the interest in having tons of IOT devices to manage, connect, segment, etc… Why would someone want to do it? To be clear, I have friends deep in it but… I still don’t understand. Can anyone try to explain the magic I am failing to see?...
Do you believe in meritocracy? Why or why not?
This is the definition I am using:...
What technical issues did you ignore for an extended period of time?
On my old phone I had an issue with the proximity sensor and front facing camera. This led me to holding my phone backwards to take photos and being unable to hang up phone calls....
It's been less than a day since I rolled my ankle bad, is it normal to already able to walk on it again?
Last night I fell down a flight of stairs and rolled my ankle bad. It’s black and blue and swollen but my s/o has no sympathy for me already. In context I only ask her to help me to the bathroom. Besides crawling, which I do now, should I duke it out more? I just don’t understand, I can’t physically put weight on...
Are there a lot of women who like submissive men ?
Or, would you say most women actually perfer submissive men?...
What is the best style electrical outlet?
This is a debate, not an argument, let’s be adults about this. [Insert political joke]
can the united states be sued if it doesnt consent to it in its own jurisdiction?
Control Dramas - do you fit one?
“The Intimidator” The Intimidator is an individual who steals energy by force. In order to get an energy boost, the Intimidator may be very loud, may yell, or may use violence. Ultimately, the Intimidator gets his or her energy by forcing people to pay attention to him or her....