andrewta
@andrewta@lemmy.world
- Comment on If I shut off the internet how many days do you think it would take before people lose their minds? 1 day ago:
Fully agree
- Comment on If I shut off the internet how many days do you think it would take before people lose their minds? 2 days ago:
Complete society breakdown sounds promising? I think I misunderstood what you were trying to say.
- Comment on If I shut off the internet how many days do you think it would take before people lose their minds? 2 days ago:
How bad would affect society, it would be pretty much catastrophic. I live in the United States pretty much. Everything is computerized at this point. No Internet access good luck in getting your medical files, good luck on buying something at a store. Stores would not be able to order anything so the shelves would be empty. Traffic lights are all computerized so there would be traffic jams from hell. Now the traffic lights might continue running for a while in certain areas as long as they are not networked, But I have heard rumor that some of them might be networked And if they are, I have no idea if they could run independently.
There’s so many things in this country that require an Internet connection to actually even operate. It’s quite scary.
Most people would lose their minds because society would really cease to function within about a day.
For example, grocery stores would shut down for the day, maybe two Possibly three, until the grocery store owners realized this wasn’t going to be a short term item. At which point they would have the managers of the store escort people in figure out what items they need and then have to hand. Write up receipts to get things sold. They would have to calculate the tax by hand. Many grocery store managers would have a hard time on even figure out how to do this. Within a couple of days, the grocery store shelves would be up empty. Because there would be no real way to re-order food., Grocery store owners would be forced to close the stores. At which point food riots would begin. Because people would be convinced there was food in the grocery store yet the stores are closed and the Kids at home would be crying for food, people would lose their minds.
I’m thinking a week maybe two tops before society completely breaks down
- Comment on Have you done US district court jury duty? What CAN I bring with me to the courthouse? 3 days ago:
This is solid advice. Go to the court and ask ahead of time. when my blood sugar gets out of whack. I tend to slow way down and then just pass out.
- Comment on For a while Microsoft was the King of PC stuff. How come they didn't just cozy up to the PC but had to do the XBOX and pretty much lose their ass with all the cash grabs? 1 week ago:
Foggy made it quite clear
- Comment on [deleted] 1 week ago:
Wow. That’s interesting
- Comment on [deleted] 1 week ago:
Why do you think it’s controversial? I don’t see any comments that would imply that
- Comment on When did Cash for Chritianity become a thing? When even Jesus the son of god wouldn't stand for it in a church? If they preach why don't they practice from the bible? 2 weeks ago:
Not all churches are like that. Are there some? Yes. But let’s be real
- Comment on I can't say I am going to kill the president. But can the president specify me a civ saying he is going to kill me? And it be legal? 2 weeks ago:
Loved that game. I only played the first one years ago
- Comment on I can't say I am going to kill the president. But can the president specify me a civ saying he is going to kill me? And it be legal? 2 weeks ago:
“But can the president specify me a civ”
What is “civ”
- Comment on kya 2 weeks ago:
Depending on the country. Could be listed as threats or terroristic threats, even if the guns are fake.
- Comment on I'm looking for a particular community in Lemmy. It's kind of like ask Lemmy, But with really bad responses. It's more of a joke community. I've seen it in the past but can't find it 2 weeks ago:
Check the time stamps.
- Comment on I'm looking for a particular community in Lemmy. It's kind of like ask Lemmy, But with really bad responses. It's more of a joke community. I've seen it in the past but can't find it 2 weeks ago:
good point. will do that
- Comment on I'm looking for a particular community in Lemmy. It's kind of like ask Lemmy, But with really bad responses. It's more of a joke community. I've seen it in the past but can't find it 2 weeks ago:
It was shittyasklemmy but thank you
- Comment on I'm looking for a particular community in Lemmy. It's kind of like ask Lemmy, But with really bad responses. It's more of a joke community. I've seen it in the past but can't find it 2 weeks ago:
Thank you
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- Comment on How would a wealth tax affect real estate rentals? 2 weeks ago:
Is my logic it would reduce the number of homes available for rent. More people would be able to own. Because more homes in the market would be available. But people would be buying them to live in them. We literally can’t build homes fast enough. Every time there’s a downturn in the market building of homes slows down. And that puts us even further behind.
- Comment on Am I cognitively performing less than I could've been if I hadn't drunk alcohol at that age? 3 weeks ago:
Most likely no, it probably had no real effect. Although I also have to ask how old are you now?
- Comment on What's the most offensive word I can use that isn't a slur? 3 weeks ago:
If you only stubbed your toe on a fascits head then you didn’t kick hard enough.
- Comment on How do I stop sleeping through everything? 3 weeks ago:
Being a little facetious: solve your sleep problems, get a solid job, and learn how to sit around and do nothing for hours on end while waiting for something to happen. Plus, if you take a rear echelon job, it basically is an office job at that point. Just with a lot more rules. (/s for those that need it)
- Comment on How do I stop sleeping through everything? 3 weeks ago:
lol so true
- Comment on How do I stop sleeping through everything? 3 weeks ago:
Kind of an excessive option. Join the military. They will train you to wake up to anything. Someone walks near me and I’ll wake up.
- Comment on how can I train myself not to burst out laughing when I do something really silly? 4 weeks ago:
I would personally refrain from all of your options as they make you look like you are certifiably nuts.
Better idea is to ask a question back. Do not tell it but just loud enough so others in the area can hear.
“Can I ask you something? How often do you shower?”
Then turn and walk away.
^^^^^ … that might be a little harsh but you can adjust for your situation
- Comment on If you had to buy a new TV, what brand would you get? 5 weeks ago:
Excellent picture quality. I’ll never connect it to the internet. No usage for the smart side of it but the image quality is awesome!
- Comment on how are you able to care more about your job itself than the people at your job? 5 weeks ago:
Or just copying and pasting, and then changing up the wording, a little bit to make it look like it was somebody else’s post
- Comment on [deleted] 5 weeks ago:
Call an attorney to see if there is anything that can be done.
- Comment on UK phone retailers lock shop doors while trading to tackle rising thefts 1 month ago:
I don’t even pay you that much for a gaming tower computer. Yeah I agree it insane. There’s no way I pay that for a simple phone.
- Comment on What is the difference between these 3 sets of movies? 1 month ago:
While I understand what you are saying in both replies. But here’s the thing. I’m asking why the different prices because I’ve read through all three and can’t figure out the differences. That’s why I’m asking why the different prices ( in other words what am I getting or not getting that was causing the price difference?) but others have already answered the question.
- Comment on What is the difference between these 3 sets of movies? 1 month ago:
Sorry, I think that’s bad advice. Maybe I actually do want the more expensive one because maybe it’s got deleted scenes. But without knowing thedifference, how would I know which one to buy?
- Comment on What is the difference between these 3 sets of movies? 1 month ago:
Thank you for the explanation.