thisislame

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by thisislame 11y ago
Pretty much this, but I'd take it a step further. We are, collectively, only marginally more aware of our role in a larger system of observation and cognition/emergent behavior than a rod or cone in our retinas (or, more aptly, an
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by thisislame 11y ago
The stigma of depression and mental illness in society will never abate in a society with a labor surplus, especially one where employers subsidize health care. Health conditions of all kinds (depression, pregnancy, obesity, etc.) are just
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by thisislame 11y ago
Are you familiar with the term "force multiplier?" How many people has the US military killed over the last 10 years? How many US military personnel have been killed? The ratio is on the order of 100:1. (I'm not making any ki
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by thisislame 11y ago
Why would I ever want my browser to have access to anything outside its running context? In what universe is this a good idea?! I don't even want it to have access to the clipboard until I affirmatively paste contents! The browser is a
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by thisislame 11y ago
The powerful political force behind minimum income is the rentier class who will ultimately capture it as rent. Replacing existing programs with "free choice" is a well-worn playbook. See also: pensions vs. 401k plans.
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by thisislame 11y ago
Deflation, not inflation, steals from the poor and gives to the rich. Deflation depresses wages and increases the value of assets (including outstanding debts! rich people use debt, poor people have debt.)
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by thisislame 11y ago
This sort of glib disregard for the legitimate function of government plays into the hand of those who benefit directly from a dysfunctional government. Put another way, it's YOUR government. When was the last time you engaged with it