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  • No.

    First we need a better system for resource allocation. Monetary systems are extremely inefficient, but they’re far better than the “trust me, bro” approach of many of the alternatives.

    A global post-scarcity society could in theory take over, similar to how it works in Star Trek, but there are a lot of other hurdles that need to be overcome first.

    As long as proper distribution of resources requires an effort, it will also need an incentive to do so. Currently this incentive is provided by allowing for a profit margin, and while this does also provide a mechanism for skimming off the top, at least said skimming can be somewhat controlled by a free market ensuring better circumstances for those willing to skim less.



  • Running any software is inherently unsafe. It’s basically the computer equivalent of eating something given to by a stranger, and you just have to trust them that it’s good for you.

    But we do it anyway, simply because we have to - not all of us are software devs with unlimited time on our hands.

    It basically comes down to whether you trust the origin or not, as well as check the reviews/comments to gauge the reception of other users. If something fishy is going on, word spreads relatively fast.

    Tip: While no means foolproof, if the software in question has a github repo, it adds a layer of trust, because that means anyone can review the source.








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    I just want to start this sentence with saying that I know literally nothing about Captain America, but I’m willing to bet that Captain America would be a much better choice. Maybe not the current reincarnation, as most movie studios have realized that not everyone is pro establishment. But maybe Captain America of a few decades ago.


  • I will not define insanity or who is or isn’t, but hexbear users’ stances and opinions tend to be missing nuance as one often do when one is terminally online and mostly form opinions based on the reverberations of an echo chamber.

    They do occasionally have a golden meme, though. But the amount of shit coming from there got too tiresome, and I could only look past so many genocide denials before I ended up blocking the entire instance.


  • We will never know the full scale, because that’s classified, but there are some details that we do know, and some that are reasonably safe to assume.

    • Sensor systems better than anything else fielded (confirmed due to the high cost of one particular part needed for an IR tracker and camera)
    • Teaming possibility with other planes where one plane detects and another plane fires
    • Exceptional radar
    • An unknown quantity of EW capabilities

    In addition to this, I’d like to point out a major difference in track record between US arms industry and that of russia: US capabilities are usually understated. Russian ones are usually either overstated, or only possible in the most ideal set of circumstances.


  • Unless there’s a grounding fault somewhere in your house, you should be good. Until tomorrow is probably fine, just make sure that the exposed grounding wire isn’t touching anything conductive in the mean time, and you’re safe even if there is a grounding fault.

    If you have a voltmeter, you can measure the voltage between the grounding wire and something conductive that is connected to actual ground, such as a copper pipe or similar. Voltage should be 0 in a healthy electrical installation.

    PS: Any tape will do, to be honest, as long as it’s not conductive. The main d9wnside to using duct tape instead of electrical tape is that it’s not according to code, and it looks like ass. But I’ve done it.


  • Black and blue are the important ones, they’re the ones with the line voltage. From what I can see, they’re both OK, and they have wagos on them.

    Under normal circumstances, the grounding wire (green/yellow) shouldn’t carry any voltage, but mistakes and faults happen. While you’ll most likely be fine just covering it as it is, I’d give that wire some treatment too: If you don’t have any wago clamps or similar, just snip off the exposed copper, and wrap some electrical tape around it just to be safe.

    DISCLAIMER: I’m not in Australia Austria (I’m European Scandinavian), and I’m not a licensed electrician, let alone a licensed electrician in Australia Austria. I could be an internet terrorist who wants you to burn down your house for all you know.