Hamartiogonic

Hamartiogonic , 5 months ago (edited 5 months ago) to technology in 20 years of Gmail

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Feels somewhat familiar, doesn’t it.

Hamartiogonic , 5 months ago to asklemmy in How do we package food products sustainably in coming decades?

Actually it depends on how it decomposes. Anaerobic processes tend to produce methane, whereas aerobic ones usually produce CO2. Anyway, I was mainly thinking of the microplastics though. Biodegradable plastic wouldn’t stay in a harmful form for thousands of years, but it would still produce carbon in some form.

Hamartiogonic , 5 months ago to asklemmy in How do we package food products sustainably in coming decades?

Renewable sourcing is nice, but that doesn’t really address the main problem, which is what happens to the plastic after you’ve used it. If it’s burned, it will release the previously stored carbon into the atmosphere. If it’s recycled, the carbon stays in circulation. If it’s biodegradable, it solves the plastic problem for the most part.

Hamartiogonic OP , 5 months ago to mildlyinfuriating in The tiles

Bingo! I noticed that after having taken the photo, and that’s when I realized it belongs here.

Hamartiogonic , 5 months ago to mildlyinfuriating in The longer I look, the more confused I get. What is this marketing?

That’s why you hire a green guy to act as a desk.

Hamartiogonic , 5 months ago to technology in Windows AI PC manufacturers must add a Copilot key, says Microsoft

Who would have thought, a key cap like that already exists.

Hamartiogonic , 5 months ago to science in These Small Birds Flutter Their Wings to Say 'After You' to Their Partner

Big fan of Japanese tits. I’ve seen some, great tits as well.

Hamartiogonic , 5 months ago to asklemmy in What historical events prove humanity hasn't fundamentally changed in the last 10k years?

Not only that, but racism, rape, torture and genocide too. All sorts of horrible things have been around for thousands of years, if not longer. History keeps repeating these things, because the exact same stupidity is responsible for writing history.

Hamartiogonic , 5 months ago to technology in In-app browsers still a privacy, security, and choice issue

Clicks the link, and mlem opens the site in FF focus that deletes all cookies when I close it.

Hamartiogonic , 5 months ago to technology in Chatbot letdown: Hype hits rocky reality

“outside of a few areas such as coding, companies have found generative AI isn’t the panacea they once imagined.”

It certainly helps with coding, but a human still needs to fix all the mistakes.

Hamartiogonic , 5 months ago to asklemmy in Help me formulate the dullest response to colleagues when they goad me into telling them why I quit

I asked Bing to answer like a politician. Here’s what I got.

I appreciate your engagement on this topic. It’s indeed a multifaceted issue that requires a nuanced approach. When contemplating the intricacies of career transitions, one must consider the broader socio-economic factors at play. The dynamics of the workforce, the shifting paradigms of work-life balance, and the pursuit of personal fulfillment are all critical elements that inform such decisions.

In the grand tapestry of one’s professional life, each role is a thread that contributes to the overall pattern. It’s not merely about the positions one holds, but the narrative they weave together. It’s about the people you meet, the skills you acquire, and the impact you make. And sometimes, to continue weaving that narrative, a change of scenery is necessary—not because the previous scene was inadequate, but because the story demands growth, and growth often requires change.

Moreover, in the spirit of public service and the continuous quest for improvement, it’s incumbent upon us to seek out challenges that not only test our mettle but also contribute to the collective advancement of our communities. Thus, when one door closes, it’s not a termination, but a transition; not an end, but an evolution. And as we evolve, we must adapt our strategies and roles to better serve the common good, always with an eye towards the future and the endless possibilities it holds.

It’s important to consider that a career, much like a journey, is composed of various experiences and opportunities. Decisions regarding one’s professional path are often reflective of a multitude of factors, including personal growth, aspirations, and the ever-evolving landscape of the industry. It’s essential to align one’s professional endeavors with the broader objectives and values that we hold dear. Thus, any decision made in this context is done with careful consideration of not only the immediate implications but also the long-term vision for one’s contributions to the greater good.

Hamartiogonic , 5 months ago (edited 5 months ago) to asklemmy in Why are Asian products so often wrapped in really *thick* plastics?

If it’s edible, plastic help with preserving the food a bit longer. If it’s wet or moist, the plastic will prevent the product from making a big mess.

You could use paper or cardboard too, and that would be good for the environment but bad for everything else. You could use metal or glass containers too, but that’s really expensive and inconvenient. Plastic is the most appealing option as far as manufacturing, shipping, storage and sales are concerned.

In order to change that, you would need to vote for politicians who make plastic more expensive for the companies.

Hamartiogonic , 5 months ago to asklemmy in Why is Lemmy, with a tiny fraction of Mastodon's MAU, more fun than Mastodon?

Can confirm. I can only think of few people to follow on mastodon, whereas on Lemmy, I can think of many topics to follow. Besides, on mastodon, those interesting people will also discuss boring topics from time to time.

On Lemmy, you can only focus on interesting topics, which means that your home feed will always be full of cool stuff.

Hamartiogonic , 5 months ago to technology in Vinyl records outsell CDs for the second year running

Hello Internet tried it out once.

Hamartiogonic , 5 months ago (edited 5 months ago) to coffee in How are you brewing your Aeropress?

When looking at the various recipes out there, I often wonder how much of this is just AeroPress superstition, and how much of it actually matters. For example, wetting the filter, pre-heating the gear and all the different stirring styles. Seems like those things could produce a different result, but I’m not experienced enough to taste the difference. Therefore, I just do what makes sense from the perspective of chemistry.

1. Finer particle size increases the surface area, which in turn, speeds up the extraction.
2. Higher temperature speeds just about everything in chemistry, so I guess it should apply to solid-liquid extraction too.
3. Relying on diffusion to take care of transportation is painfully slow. The concentration gradients take forever to spread even a few centimeters, so stirring speeds things up a lot. I mean, there’s a reason why most lab scale and industrial scale reactors come with a mixer.
4. Adjust the extraction time based on variables 1, 2 and 3.

As a side note, concentration difference matters too. Using previously made coffee to extract more soluble materials into it, is obviously going to be a lot slower than using clean water. This is why a pour over makes a lot of sense, as far as extraction yield is concerned. Incidentally, you can adapt the AP for that as well, but then you would need to balance between grind size clogging up the filter. Generally not worth it IMO, but it is an interesting experiment. It could be worth it if all you have is an AP, but you need to make coffee for a larger audience.