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by derg 7y ago
>I often work with people who have never worked such jobs. They're upset that they're 'overworked' and spend their time in the fancy break room with all the perks. Many I suspect have no clue. Not that it's a rea
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by derg 7y ago
Yep. I found a more expensive place closer to work that didn't necessitate me taking public transit regularly (though it is always an option if I need it) so I walk to and from work, and while the walk is about half an hour each way, i
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by derg 7y ago
I would argue that it was done well because of that, not in spite of that. The bottom line was the only thing that ever mattered.
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by derg 7y ago
Also assuming vital things like ambulances are cheap and or free instead of hundreds (or thousands) of dollars means it is a lot more viable to call for one and a mostly car-free city means quicker transport in said vehicle.
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by derg 7y ago
Hell, even walking if it's close enough! I moved to a place slightly under a mile from work and walking to and from everyday is blissful and life changing, even accounting for the weather. Being able to safely walk to places (work, sho
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by derg 7y ago
Already have! I enjoyed it a lot.
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by derg 7y ago
oh this sounds fun. Will add it to the front of the book queue for this weekend.
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by derg 7y ago
I assume this is the sequel to 'Children of Time'? I enjoyed it, so I guess I should check out the sequel sooner rather than later.
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by derg 7y ago
Stating the current effects of climate change (and any future effects) !== [x] socio-economic and political system is the answer.
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by derg 7y ago
I think about this Douglas Adams quote about Dolphins a lot: "For instance, on the planet Earth, man had always assumed that he was more intelligent than dolphins because he had achieved so much—the wheel, New York, wars and so on—whil
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by derg 7y ago
I don't see how the two aren't linked to be completely honest. Yeah the cold war "softened" a bit, but with conflicts arising due to climate change, the future wars could turn incredibly nasty, _especially_ with nuclear
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by derg 7y ago
Climate change is not political
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by derg 7y ago
Yep, they have done an exceptional job at that ever since the more subtle forms of union busting occurred during the 70's and 80's. I am getting a sense that idea is starting to change though, thankfully.
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by derg 7y ago
I believe the "Managing" class here would refer to higher level people who dictate down and make enough to be comfortable, but nevertheless is closer to the ruling class than the average person, without having much influence insid
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by derg 7y ago
I have played around with the amount of carbs, right now my level is where it's at for weight loss, but I am planning on scaling up once I get closer to my goal weight. But yes, food can be a pain (I have been craving pizza and fries f
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by derg 7y ago
Absolutely. Sure it may not be entirely possible, but we need to _try_. Nothing short of a total war mobilization of the economy and research will even remotely get close to preventing the absolute worst aspects, but it may be possible to s
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by derg 7y ago
This is an aspect of climate change I had never even considered. Thanks for the link!
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by derg 7y ago
Not the op here, but I have been doing low-carb off and on (i get into deep ruts of depression frequently enough that messes with it and I occasionally fall off the wagon) for the past 2 years, and for me personally the strictness of the ca
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by derg 7y ago
Events are truly the only thing keeping me on facebook, honestly, and it's been such a pain in the ass to get friends and family to move away from it, but right now it's central to a lot of things unfortunately. Toying with facebo
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by derg 7y ago
This is a cool piece. I've been thinking a lot about how I communicate in person and in text form, and how it changes based on situation, e.g. when I am trying to be incredibly informal or quick in text, I default to all lowercase and
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by derg 7y ago
Yep. Reagan passed it while Governor of California for instance.
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by derg 7y ago
One day I will not be surprised at how deep the rot goes, but today is not that day.
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by derg 7y ago
Woah. I've been feeling very anxious and stressed out about the present and my future and feeling incredibly aimless. This seems incredibly like what I need (more structure) and a better outline. Thanks!
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by derg 7y ago
Honestly, no. It's not. Granted I already have a very fatalistic view on my future already so take my opinion with a grain of salt.
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by derg 7y ago
What? No we're absolutely not broke.
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by derg 7y ago
Starting negotiations from the middle never works out.
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by derg 7y ago
Good. This is the kind of total war ramp up to help attempt to save the planet that we desperately needed to do years and decades ago.
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by derg 7y ago
Philadelphia: https://phillymesh.net/
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by derg 7y ago
That was not what they were talking about though. It was "THE GOVERNMENT IS GOING TO DECIDE IF YOU LIVE OR DIE BASED ON YOUR USEFULNESS" type of Death Panel.
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by derg 7y ago
Yes, that is entirely fair and I'm being somewhat flippant about it but there's a huge disconnect over private insurance and the fact that it's in their best interest to spend the least amount possible for maximum gain, where

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