Coolbeanschilly
@Coolbeanschilly@lemmy.ca
- Comment on City & Guilds and Shell UK to train 250 electricians for the energy transition 1 week ago:
Likely they have investments in a broader energy portfolio which includes renewables. That, or they see the writing on the wall and are acting strategically to remain a viable energy business long term.
- Comment on Large rise in abuse claims at mines that may be vital to EU’s energy transition, report says 1 week ago:
All the more reason to aggressively pursue the 3 R’s.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Screw the companies that made us forget the first two, for the sake of manufactured consent of conspicuous consumption.
- Comment on GET BOMBADEERED, IDIOT 1 week ago:
This beetle is the natural equivalent of passing Taco Bell while listening to Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire”.
- Comment on The World Has a Serious Coal Problem 2 weeks ago:
futurism.com/electricity-generated-solar-power
Here’s an article that addresses some of the concerns that were raised by the author of your article, at least in terms of the materials usage. I’ve not found anything about the thermal requirements for some manufacturing processes, but couldn’t we use CSP or green hydrogen for the necessary processes?
Our biggest problem in my opinion, is efficiency and hitting our growth ceiling. But we don’t have to have a bleak future as outlined by the author of your article.
The Honest Sorcerer blog writes in the style of doom porn, and gives off the same kind of writing energy as Ayn Rand, in terms of absolutism.
- Comment on The World Has a Serious Coal Problem 2 weeks ago:
What I find particularly suspicious about the article is that there’s no mention about battery technology. We have batteries that can store energy for four to eight hours efficiently right now.
I believe that there was some interesting points made, but ultimately, it is a narrow and disingenuous take on things.
- Comment on Trump calls for MAGA base to end 'Epstein Files' obsession 2 weeks ago:
That’s because he’s in the files, neck deep in it. Elon Musk was right about that, at least.
- Comment on Tesseract is shutting down 2 weeks ago:
You can be a rebel and still be a nice person.
- Comment on Someone should make an anticapitalist Dexter. A serial killer who kills evil rich people. 3 weeks ago:
Actions speak louder than words, and all the shows follow is a script. Reality is much more interesting than anything Netflix or Amazon can show us.
- Comment on billionaires are a cancer on society [literally] 3 weeks ago:
Time for some chemotherapy and radiation treatments.
- Comment on billionaires are a cancer on society [literally] 3 weeks ago:
See, this is what I find funny about those who promote voluntary extinction, or most of those who promote any philosophy. They never lead by example.
- Comment on ‘You can’t pause the internet’: social media creators hit by burnout 3 weeks ago:
Now I can officially say Pie Fed me.
- Comment on ‘You can’t pause the internet’: social media creators hit by burnout 3 weeks ago:
Do I get a cookie?
- Comment on ‘You can’t pause the internet’: social media creators hit by burnout 3 weeks ago:
As Mark Twain would attest to, I voted for the used diaper.
- Comment on ‘You can’t pause the internet’: social media creators hit by burnout 3 weeks ago:
You’re not the best troll, but practice makes perfect. Keep it up!
- Comment on ‘You can’t pause the internet’: social media creators hit by burnout 3 weeks ago:
Yes I am.
- Comment on ‘You can’t pause the internet’: social media creators hit by burnout 3 weeks ago:
My point is that no matter what, if you have success at something, there’s going to be blood, sweat and tears involved. Sisyphus doesn’t complain about his boulder for cheating Death, why should they? It’s pointless.
- Comment on ‘You can’t pause the internet’: social media creators hit by burnout 3 weeks ago:
Of course they are worth compassion. I just don’t understand their desire to be the center of attention, when all the acclaim of the crowd doesn’t truly bring individual satisfaction.
Fame is fickle and not worth chasing. Achilles found that out the hard way.
- Comment on ‘You can’t pause the internet’: social media creators hit by burnout 3 weeks ago:
Who did you vote for?
- Comment on ‘You can’t pause the internet’: social media creators hit by burnout 3 weeks ago:
No, there is value in artistic expression and other intangibles. Our ideas are what give the tangibles scope.
What I AM saying is that people seem to think that social media influencers are more important than farmers or gas station attendants or grocers. No they are not. Most aren’t creating anything more than a hobby level. That’s okay if that’s what you want to do with your time, just don’t expect sympathy from those who feed you, keep your lights on, and ensure the comfort of all.
- Comment on ‘You can’t pause the internet’: social media creators hit by burnout 3 weeks ago:
Where did I say that social media creates no value whatsoever? I’m just saying that without those who work in physical reality, creating tangibles with tangible things, make the mental edifices possible.
Also, you didn’t choose to share your profession with us. It makes me think that you’re attempting to create a social media presence of your own. Trust me, it’s pointless. I had a facebook fan page with 150-175 people on it. All foolish vanity, nothing more.
To win the acclaim of the mob is what the worst of us amongst human beings do. Do you want to be a politician in terms of expression?
- Comment on ‘You can’t pause the internet’: social media creators hit by burnout 3 weeks ago:
Does social media create a physical product? Remember, computers need engineers to repair them and electricians to keep the power on. Physical infrastructure.
May I ask what your age range is, and what you do for a living, as well as how much income you make?
- Comment on ‘You can’t pause the internet’: social media creators hit by burnout 3 weeks ago:
No I’m not, walking down that path leads to arrogance and unearned pride. I just live in reality, instead of falling prey to the lies of false riches in the social media popularity contest.
Seek for your own answers and Know Thyself. Please, all of you that are always on social media. Withdraw, do not fall prey to the Siren’s Tale of the Glory of Achilles. Instead, seek a good life, one that is quiet, and belongs to you.
Do not become a false god, you cannot live up to that burden.
- Comment on ‘You can’t pause the internet’: social media creators hit by burnout 3 weeks ago:
I currently scrub toilets for a living while I’m back at school for a mid-life career change. I work ten hours tonight, my feet are still a bit sore from my shift two days ago.
Suck it up, buttercup, get a real job. I’m not sharing all of this to sound like I’m better, I’m sharing this to show what a significant chunk of people do for a living, Joe Jobs.
Being a social media influencer isn’t a job for most people, it’s a vanity hobby.
- Comment on What are the chances 3 weeks ago:
That’s the trick. Don’t work through lunch. Leave the building if it’s unpaid.
- Comment on Google’s emissions up 51% as AI electricity demand derails efforts to go green 4 weeks ago:
AI is an ivory tower of disaster.
- Comment on OpenAI supremo Sam Altman says he 'doesn't know how' he would have taken care of his baby without the help of ChatGPT 5 weeks ago:
This is why I’ve not used any of this AI, at least in an overt sense. I will not surrender my ability to think to a machine. This is what they want.
- Comment on Google is intentionally throttling YouTube videos, slowing down users with ad blockers 1 month ago:
It’s a good thing I’m patient when it comes to when the videos load. If they keep doing this, I’ll just find another platform. Nebula seems like it has the same types of videos I like to watch.
Of course, I can get into PeerTube as well.
- Comment on Yeah, let's stop with this "don't judge people for their poiltics" bullshit 5 months ago:
Walk softly, and carry a big stick. You have the Declaration of Independence and the Boston Tea Party to guide any future actions you take to stop your current fascist leader. DO SOMETHING. You’re fucking up my country too.
- Comment on Yeah, let's stop with this "don't judge people for their poiltics" bullshit 5 months ago:
You have the Declaration of Independence, Second Amendment rights, and you know who they are.
- Comment on Yeah, let's stop with this "don't judge people for their poiltics" bullshit 5 months ago:
Thus you see the utter banality of evil and how it gains power and momentum. From people not actually DOING something.
What are YOU going to DO to stop them, American?