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“Disease usually results from inconclusive negotiations for symbiosis, an overstepping of the line by one side or the other, a biological misinterpretation of the borders.” — Lewis Thomas

  • Andrew Tate is ’too smart to read’ and says books are for ‘slow brains’

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  • Checking out readability formulas, like the Flesch‑Kincaid grade level formula, should help to clear things up a bit. But in general, a 6th grade reading level is where concrete language, moderate sentence length, and single step reasoning all align. Adding abstract vocab, multiple embedded clauses, or deep cultural references push text above a 6th grade level.

  • Andrew Tate is ’too smart to read’ and says books are for ‘slow brains’

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  • That's just for adults, for children the data ranks the States against one another rather than giving an average illiteracy percentage like with adults. Here's a top tier link on the topic: https://www.thinkimpact.com/literacy-statistics

    Original source: https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/do-adults-have-the-skills-they-need-to-thrive-in-a-changing-world_b263dc5d-en/full-report.html

    Another review of the source material for good measure: https://www.crossrivertherapy.com/research/literacy-statistics

  • Andrew Tate is ’too smart to read’ and says books are for ‘slow brains’

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  • 21% of the U.S. is illiterate, with 54% topping out at a 6th grade reading level. Meaning 75% of the U.S. reads at a middle school level, at best... So this clown trying to convince people he's in the 25% of folks able to read above a 6th grade level is legitimately hilarious!

  • 1st Feb is #GlobalSwitchDay

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  • You can also establish a user block though too, so if their comments in unblocked communities are making your experience less than ideal, just block that user.

  • 1st Feb is #GlobalSwitchDay

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  • Really? Huh, I have a decent amount of communities blocked and I've never seen a single post from anyone of them after implementing the block

  • 1st Feb is #GlobalSwitchDay

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  • I hear that, but the thing is anyone can block whatever/whoever they feel the need to in the fediverse. I truly believe server admins should federate across the board, as it's a disservice to end users only allowing federation with certain servers based on admin preference.

    As far as UI and UX go, Lemmy's devs are some of the biggest players in the overall fediverse functionality. So while the UI/UX could use some more attention in select areas, being able to interact with the other platforms is a much bigger aspect to the appeal of the fediverse! The Lemmy devs really do deserve a lot more credit for their work, regardless on their opinions or how the they approach discussing them.

  • 1st Feb is #GlobalSwitchDay

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  • FTFY

  • 1st Feb is #GlobalSwitchDay

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  • Piefed provides sections or slices of the fediverse and often is incorporated with mastodon, whereas Lemmy is a much bigger aspect of the overall fediverse. While everyone is entitled to their option how they approach certain topics, Lemmy's devs have a huge impact on federation protocols, moderation norms, and general user experience across the fediverse!

  • Police Unmask Millions of Surveillance Targets Because of Flock Redaction Error

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  • Add it to the list of things that Honduran cat Trump pardoned did which impacted the US!

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    Does a small amount of alcohol-drink help another polar substance taken sublingually help permeate more/good

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  • As someone who loves OChem and Molecular/Cellular Bio, this is right up my alley! But without knowing the specific substance being taken along with the alcohol, this can only be discussed in general terms. Alcohol, particularly ethanol, is known to have unique properties that can influence the permeability of biological membranes. When a polar substance is combined with a small amount of alcohol, it tends to enhance the solubility of that substance, potentially facilitating its absorption. Ethanol can also disrupt the lipid bilayer of cell membranes, which may allow for better penetration of polar molecules. Additionally, the absorption is typically better when these substances are submerged in a liquid rather than being dry, as hydration and solubility play crucial roles in sublingual absorption. Yet, it's important to approach this with cautiously considering the potential impact of alcohol on the mucous membranes and overall health, especially over time.

  • What Does a Post-Google Internet Look Like

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  • Good call, I should have worded that better. While the government and scientists were instrumental in creating the foundation for the internet, I was thinking more along the lines of the early PC era. When the internet was more or less a tool for openly sharing and discussing information as well as ideas.

    But a lot of tech stems from governmental need and/or government funding. I mean, the modern refrigerator was a result of NASA problem solving for the environmental conditions found in space! GPS, LASIK, MRI's, LED's, barcodes, closed captioning, and the human genome project were all also thanks to government research too!

  • What Does a Post-Google Internet Look Like

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  • Without Google's grubby paws across most the web, it'd be much more like the initial intent of what the internet was supposed to be, a welcoming place with open and accessible info!

    If you don't want to pay to access a web search service, just use docker and run your own SearXNG instance! This will also allow you to host our own AI model that searches the web through SearXNG. While it may sound like a lot of work, it truly takes an afternoon and some unused RAM on your PC to make happen, then you're set up!

  • Scientists identify culprit behind biggest-ever U.S. honey bee die-off

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  • USDA research points to viruses spread by pesticide-resistant mites, indicating a worrying trend.

    That's the TLDR for anyone curious.

  • Atom-Thin Tech Replaces Silicon in the World’s First 2D Computer

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  • Pretty sure the illustration here is just being used to demonstrate what's taking place visually for the reader!

  • Technology @lemmy.world
    T͏i͏d͏b͏i͏T͏ @mander.xyz

    Atom-Thin Tech Replaces Silicon in the World’s First 2D Computer

    www.psu.edu /news/research/story/worlds-first-2d-non-silicon-computer-developed