Elaris

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by Elaris 1y ago
I wonder if these audiovisual devices are essentially “hacking” the thalamus in a way similar to psychedelics. After all, they both seem capable of disrupting or rewiring our sensory gating systems.
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by Elaris 1y ago
I have always felt that hearing problems are difficult to truly "cure" and that most people can only use hearing aids. But this study is really different. If the key protein can be repaired, those conditions that seemed unchangeab
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by Elaris 1y ago
What really gets me is how something that looks off balance ends up being super stable. This shape makes you rethink what balance actually means. It's not just about equal forces. It almost feels like the shape knows where it wants to
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by Elaris 1y ago
It’s funny how something as strange as a methane powered sea spider can make you rethink what “life” even means. Energy, structure, feedback it’s all there, just in a form we weren’t expecting. The deep sea keeps humbling us.
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by Elaris 1y ago
I think the most reliable negotiation mindset is actually very simple: take what you are worth. It doesn’t depend on how many years you have worked or how confident you are, but on what value you actually bring.
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by Elaris 1y ago
It always seems to go like this. An app starts out simple, focused on privacy and a clean experience. But after a while, growth slows down, money becomes a bigger concern, and ads slowly get added. I understand why companies do it, but as a
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by Elaris 1y ago
I think we should focus on collaboration, not just individual action. Many times, we don't react until a problem occurs. This reminds us to be proactive, not reactive.
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by Elaris 1y ago
Thank you for sharing, this is a very useful article. I believe I have procrastination; many times I prefer to put things off and don't want to do them until it's absolutely necessary. After reading this article, I think I should
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by Elaris 1y ago
Reading this article reminded me of my grandparents. In their time, people feared tuberculosis or stroke. Now, when I visit nursing homes, I hear more conversations about memory loss, knee pain, and insomnia. Even my mother now often has tr
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by Elaris 1y ago
I saw a video where someone put a baby’s diaper on a chicken. It actually looked quite hygienic and kind of funny too.
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by Elaris 1y ago
This immediately reminded me of my experience in school. At that time, the teacher encouraged us to take notes in class, and I would desperately copy down what the teacher said, especially the “key points” written on the blackboard, for fea
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by Elaris 1y ago
To be honest, when I first saw the “chick knitting craze”, I didn't quite understand it. But the more I read, the more I felt that there seemed to be a quiet but profound meaning behind it. Why are so many people suddenly knitting chic
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by Elaris 1y ago
This got me thinking. Sometimes it feels like a story doesn’t have to be true as long as it feels right, people believe it. And if it spreads fast and sounds good, it becomes “truth” for many. That’s kind of scary. Now that anyone can easil
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by Elaris 1y ago
It's kind of unbelievable that something that sounds so “harmless” like vitamins can actually pose serious risks when taken in high doses over a long period. The word “supplement” tends to give us a false sense of security, as if it m
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by Elaris 1y ago
After reading this article, I couldn't help but wonder what would happen if our brains were bigger? Of course, it's tempting to imagine being able to process more information, or better understand the mysteries of the universe. Bu
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by Elaris 1y ago
After reading this article, I couldn't help but wonder what would happen if our brains were bigger? Sure, it's tempting to imagine being able to process more information, or better understand the mysteries of the universe. But I
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by Elaris 1y ago
This technology is really interesting and practical! The idea of using GPS collars to prevent cows from walking into dangerous areas is so smart. This is a perfect combination of technology and traditional agriculture. It not only reduce
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by Elaris 1y ago
What a clever Cooper's hawk! It is adapting to urban life and has learned to make use of the available conditions to make it easier to find food. Doesn’t this also prove that the environment can change both humans and animals? "Su
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by Elaris 1y ago
If this technology can be widely applied in water scarce areas, it would be incredibly meaningful. People in these regions would no longer have to worry about water shortages. It could truly change lives by providing access to clean water w
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The Miracle Morning(robertglazer.com)
2 points by Elaris 1y ago|0 comments
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by Elaris 1y ago
I rarely donate on the internet because it’s hard to verify the authenticity of many causes. Unless I know someone personally or the situation is something I can trust, I find it hard to commit. I feel that donations only truly carry meanin
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Did you go to bed early today?(bhf.org.uk)
3 points by Elaris 1y ago|0 comments
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by Elaris 1y ago
I thought this article would tell me about things that wealthy people buy that those of us who aren’t as rich would never even think about. But in the end, it mostly talked about things that are somewhat obvious like how wealth brings acces
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by Elaris 1y ago
I really resonate with this. Since having a child, most of my time revolves around them. There’s no time for myself, no time for friends. The friends I used to be close with have slowly drifted away. I’ve been living like this for three yea
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Ask HN: What should a newcomer know to get started on Hacker News?"
4 points by Elaris 1y ago|8 comments
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by Elaris 1y ago
Wow, I had no idea beard taxes were a real thing — definitely thought it was a meme or a Monty Python joke at first Learned something new today. Apparently Peter the Great actually made people pay to keep their beards in Russia, and they e