Comment Re:Big fucking deal. (Score 1) 402
The fire service responds to emergency situations. Storm chaser scientists are just getting somewhere quickly to record data.
The fire service responds to emergency situations. Storm chaser scientists are just getting somewhere quickly to record data.
Lets see.. maybe because storm chasers have been doing it for far longer than scientists (on the order of many many decades), and have it down to a fine art. They have contributed greatly to our understanding of severe thunderstorm dynamics, more than most scientists have, Im afraid. Im talking about real storm chasers here, the ones that know a thing or two about atmospheric physics, reading the weather signs, and taking appropriate action. Scientists, seeing their success, are now jumping on the bandwagon, and claiming a divine right to the roads - get out of town.
They may have a (weak) point about the real amateurs, but they really do not have any right to claim the roads, nor the storms.
Ignorance is bliss
Ok, this applies to under 25's? Didnt realise. But good point re: age, and yes Ive considered it. Hard to make a subjective validation there tho. Also, I dont actually smoke pot.
I have seen it in myself just recently.
Having been a fairly intellectual person, in the past 5 years or so I have noticed a distinct lack of patience, memory, and attention, and also find it hard to really sit down and get into something - at least until Ive forced myself to and have done it for a while, then I dont even think about it. Quite often now I sit at the PC here intending to browse the web for something relevant to my interests and just have no idea what I want to search for, so Ill instead browse the recommended lists on youtube, or randomly browse wikipedia. Ill let the internet tell me what to pursue instead of thinking for myself.
Its a dangerous tool. In some respects, in the earlier days, its enabled me to push my personal boundaries, but if youre not careful, it can lead to reliance. Its like an addiction, with all the negatives that a narcotic might have. Im not entirely sure what to do about it, short of ditching it completely - but then again, my JOB is the internet as well!
The alternative energy movement was started at the grass roots, and continues to be led by backyard intentors. See youtube for micro hydro, solar concentrators, stirling engines, tesla turbines, and more. Fascinating area of science.
+1 Nostalgia, Mention of Secret of Mana
Thats impossible, even for a computer.
Youre missing the point.. Being a security guard isnt like the movies that youve watched, they do actually have to watch their security monitors, and actively do their job. Sitting down and writing code might be easy for you, but not for someone who is learning, and trying to do their job at the same time.
the autonomy that comes with a professional income far outstrips merely having more time to ride your bike during the summer holidays.
im sure you do believe this, and its not a bad thing to have money obviously, but there is still something sad about that statement..
Hackers of the world, unite!