Is there a way to have less "racial blindness" when consuming asian media?
The title is shit and confusing, so let me explain....
What's your favourite Lemmy community so far?
Just curious and want more to sub to :)
Why is Hugging Allowed in Boxing?
Why is Hugging Allowed in Boxing? I believe most viewers think hugging makes the sport a bit boring to watch.
How are we supposed to convene an impartial jury for a trial involving high profile political people? [USA]
Supporters of the person would just vote non-guilty and opponents would just vote guilty. It would just result in hung juries over and over.
Adult pool goers - what do people even do at the pool?
If I’m an adult who wants to experience splashing around and wading round the pool, but whose swimming capabilities extend as far as doggy paddling to safety and floating on my back - what can I even do to have fun at the pool?...
How do I get over this regret about missing an interesting video opportunity?
I regret something and could use some advice on how to move past it. Recently, I was browsing YouTube and saw a comment from someone asking for help removing a stuck ring because their finger had swelled in the morning. I responded with a possible solution. A few minutes later, I deleted that comment and reposted the same...
How and why did humans start consuming chicken eggs?
a 320 year old elf marries an 80 year old human: Is the elf robbing the cradle, or the grave?
Could I get an autopsy done on myself while I'm alive?
Completely random stoned hypothetical. Lets day im old as fuck and I decide I’m ready and done. Could I have the same postmortem autopsy done on me while I’m still alive? Like give me a ton of drugs and let me watch myself get dissected as my final moments. I understand there is a legal and possibly moral concern, but is it...
What is the General Consensus of Web3?
Have no idea what it is about, other than being decentralised. Some basic search results suggests that its a sham, scam and riddled with crypto ideas. Or is it apart of something noteworthy? Geuinly curious what the general consensus is of the Web3.
Why were American soldiers in Jordan in the first place?
Everyone is talking about the American soldiers killed in Jordan. But I don’t know why they were there to begin with.
Help me remember a "back-to-back chaise longue" from TV or film. What would you call this? (sh.itjust.works)
I’m trying to remind myself of a sort-of back-to-back chaise longue or sofa, probably from a scene on American TV or film – possibly of the mid-century or modern style – where I think two characters are having an informal business meeting. But the chaise longue itself is a single piece of furniture with two sides, such...
How long do you think until AI writes and debugs code better than the average programmer? (preview.redd.it)
can a hacker hack my accounts remotely??
i mean that as in, being able to enter my accounts without even using my password or without installing any virus in my computer. thank you!!
is the ability to raise one eyebrow a thing to born with?
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Are there any recurring charges (or other downsides) that come with having a driver's license but not owning a car or regularly driving?
I’m mostly thinking about insurance here. I’ve been told conflicting information. I live in Florida....
If a post gets a lot of downvotes should it be removed?
Do garburators put excess strain on waste management?
I feel in the suburbs where you have cookie cutter houses that all have garburators it must add a little bit of load. How does it compare to municipally run composting?
Why words like 'okay' and 'taxi' are universally understood across the world but survival related ones like 'help', 'water', 'food' remained nation specific?
Is saying "Don't need to know hebrew to know the Holocaust was bad" antisemetic?
A tankie told me that, and Im still trying to figure how on earth it is....
What makes it “Legitimate Interest“? (lemdro.id)
How would a company decide that something should be “legitimate interest” vs “consent”?...
When does investing become gambling?
Is there a hard threshold? Do high risk investments such as penny stocks qualify as gambling? Do low risk investments? Annuities? Bonds? CDs?...
Whats the difference between "English is not my first language" bad grammar, and "The only language I speak jmis english" bad grammar?
Worried about being "red flagged" by the pharmacy; should I take the rest of my script back?
I live in the U.S., first off....
How did overalls and jumpsuits went from male work clothe to female fashion without becoming "male fashion" ?
This is kinda stupid, and just for “culture” but I sometimes see women wearing overall or jumpsuit are fashion accessories, but when male do so it’s professional clothe (and sometimes sport clothe)....