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Communication breakdown in c/funny@sh.itjust.works

[–] sqgl@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

She could be pretending to not understand because she misses hearing her/his voice.

Adaptive Keyboards & Writing Technologies For One-Handed Users in c/technology@lemmy.world

[–] sqgl@sh.itjust.works 6 points 4 hours ago

Podcast on 99% Invisible with the guy, also talking about other one handed keyboards on the market (and why they suck).

Trump Regime Wants to Make Approvals Easier for Tesla's Mythical Cybercab in c/technology@lemmy.world

[–] sqgl@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 hours ago (2 children)

40 minute uncut video of Tesla robocar in LA. Impressive. It may be a cheat using remote drivers I suppose.

Here is a short video showing Tesla robocar ignoring a school bus' stop signs and flashing lights.

YSK: Non-violent protests are 2x more likely to succeed and no non-violent movement that has involved more than 3.5% of a population has ever failed in c/youshouldknow@lemmy.world

[–] sqgl@sh.itjust.works 5 points 7 hours ago

Wow, that makes this thread all the more awesome. Thanks!

YSK: Non-violent protests are 2x more likely to succeed and no non-violent movement that has involved more than 3.5% of a population has ever failed in c/youshouldknow@lemmy.world

[–] sqgl@sh.itjust.works 7 points 11 hours ago* (last edited 8 hours ago) (2 children)

The phrase "Gandhi's words are backed with nuclear" refers to a popular internet meme and in-joke related to the video game "Civilization." In the game, Mahatma Gandhi, known for his non-violent philosophy in real life, has a tendency to become surprisingly aggressive and develop nuclear weapons in later stages of the game. This has led to the humorous association of his name with nuclear power, despite his actual historical stance.

YSK: Non-violent protests are 2x more likely to succeed and no non-violent movement that has involved more than 3.5% of a population has ever failed in c/youshouldknow@lemmy.world

[–] sqgl@sh.itjust.works 4 points 14 hours ago

I want philosophy direct from the Monarch! /s

YSK: Non-violent protests are 2x more likely to succeed and no non-violent movement that has involved more than 3.5% of a population has ever failed in c/youshouldknow@lemmy.world

[–] sqgl@sh.itjust.works 22 points 15 hours ago* (last edited 15 hours ago) (5 children)

eg Ghandi succeeded for this reason.

YSK: Non-violent protests are 2x more likely to succeed and no non-violent movement that has involved more than 3.5% of a population has ever failed in c/youshouldknow@lemmy.world

[–] sqgl@sh.itjust.works 32 points 15 hours ago* (last edited 15 hours ago) (2 children)

600k Australians protested against the Iraq war in 2003.

The population was about 20m so 3.5% of that is 700k. So if another 100k had joined then the protest would have succeeded?

Cancers can be detected in bloodstream three years prior to diagnosis in c/technology@lemmy.world

[–] sqgl@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Don't forget that there is also income from advertising and ticket sales.

Cancers can be detected in bloodstream three years prior to diagnosis in c/technology@lemmy.world

[–] sqgl@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

I am no fan of Eurovision but it is good value for national pride:

Eurovision is funded by participating broadcasters and this contribution is a total of €6.2 million (£5.2 million), combined.

https://www.dailystar.co.uk/tv/who-funds-eurovision-song-contest-24173525

Cancers can be detected in bloodstream three years prior to diagnosis in c/technology@lemmy.world

[–] sqgl@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (3 children)

Olympic gold medals don't make money. It is for national pride. Even hosting the games does not always make money.

Actually I am Aussie. 12 years ago it was calculated that each gold medal costs us AU$12m (so about US$11m in today's money). It embarrasses me.

https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/they-kill-us-for-their-sport-williamson-laments-arts-funding-cuts-20121115-29ejt.html