anikan_vader

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   by anikan_vader 7y ago

   I think the major downside is energy costs. You can only support so much high-energy tissue with a constant caloric budget.
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   by anikan_vader 7y ago

   From an economics stand point, I don't understand why the government should ban price-gouging. Doesn't this place an artificial price ceiling that will ensure a shortage of goods? I would personally rather stores have items such a
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   by anikan_vader 7y ago

   Thank you for a very insightful reply that has made me reflect on my position. I am still concerned by the ethical ramifications of forcing people to testify against their friends and loved ones. I don't think it would necessarily resu
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   by anikan_vader 7y ago

   It seems to me that the 1st Amendment should, in principle, give you the right to remain silent in any circumstances (including when you're subpoenaed). After all, shouldn't freedom of speech include the freedom to not speak - isn
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   by anikan_vader 7y ago

   The problem with pandemics is that they tend to grow exponentially. What people often forget about exponential growth is that it's actually very slow around t = 0.
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   by anikan_vader 7y ago

   I can't be the only one who finds it disturbing to abbreviate the Secret Service as the SS.
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   by anikan_vader 7y ago

   If you haven't licensed your code to them, they shouldn't be able to legally incorporate it in their product. (Although perhaps you implicitly or explicitly gave them permission during the interview). But this is usually not very