Posts by baibold@mastodon.social
(DIR) Post #ArHtWZIFj9kq87UAYS by baibold@mastodon.social
2025-02-19T20:36:15Z
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@futurebird Trying new ideas. Iterative design is the foundation of all science and engineering. Designing experiments is a subset.
(DIR) Post #ArSpNq6vZLgqbVKVzE by baibold@mastodon.social
2025-02-25T03:11:43Z
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@futurebird Kagi let's you filter out all of Amazon *and* let's you avoid using ad-laden search engines and the garbage they promote.
(DIR) Post #Arqf2gWP8UHiWp8tBA by baibold@mastodon.social
2025-03-08T15:08:54Z
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@futurebird Some random thoughts that could probably be gelled into a narrative:Games have been around for as long as people. Video games are just games on screens. We could call Excel a "Video Ledger" and it would be no less accurate.Ancestors who did nothing but play Mankala probably starved. Moderation is key.Video games are unique in that they let us make games that transcend the limits of physical realities.
(DIR) Post #AsqRbF3cnDtbZSBzcG by baibold@mastodon.social
2025-04-07T10:30:22Z
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@futurebird @PedroLopes135 Even AP, which is often considered one of the most-neutral news sources, often has loaded wording choices which go un-noticed by US liberals and conservatives alike.
(DIR) Post #AtGOuzeX755WMkaliS by baibold@mastodon.social
2025-04-19T23:02:50Z
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@futurebird Dude, it's the leaning tower of Cheeza!https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2-adaowehIk
(DIR) Post #AtRl7Tod85U97UEWJM by baibold@mastodon.social
2025-04-25T10:33:24Z
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@futurebird More good life lessons.https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6U6xH1gKwjI
(DIR) Post #AtRlvaXMPgnQRf36Fk by baibold@mastodon.social
2025-04-25T10:42:28Z
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@futurebird Back in physical media days libraries *did* have video games. Was a much more affordable option than Blockbuster or buying new.Also: Many Broadway and Off-Broadway shows get archived.https://www.nypl.org/locations/lpa/theatre-film-and-tape-archive
(DIR) Post #Avekxsh3YL6eBQ0csK by baibold@mastodon.social
2025-06-30T12:47:04Z
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@futurebird I too fight this urge to hold onto materials that would be immensely useful for a project that I have a strong vision for.But now I have 20+ unfinished projects and supplies for 20 more. The solution when cleaning has become to ask "Am I honestly going to do this within 6 months," and "If I'm wrong, does it cost more than $50 to replace."If the answer to both questions is no, it goes into a box posted on buynothing labelled "curb alert."
(DIR) Post #B0N0jrZSmKDgXbYvb6 by baibold@mastodon.social
2025-11-18T12:39:35Z
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@futurebird I am an atheist, but when I think of 'deserve,' I think about what a karmatic universe would do based on the actions of that person/group.A person who preaches about how school shooting victims are acceptable externalities for the second amendment *deserves* to be one of those externalities.A person who helps feed and clothe the poor deserves to never go hungry or cold again.A group that spreads love should be lovedA group that spreads hate deserves to be hated
(DIR) Post #B0N6Cjh1eC2kHCgdIu by baibold@mastodon.social
2025-11-18T13:40:34Z
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@futurebird @benh Can confirm that modern induction burners are almost as good as gas, bad UX aside. Need to have quality steel/iron cookware though. Won't work if it's not magnetic.
(DIR) Post #B0N6PpBCYj3z3e2gQy by baibold@mastodon.social
2025-11-18T13:43:09Z
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@futurebird We get by with a large "air fryer/toaster oven" in the summer, where we cook out on the back porch so it's not fighting the AC. A large one can cook a whole chicken, uses less energy than a full-size stove.We end up just using our oven as a storage for metal cookware.
(DIR) Post #B0TNEN2HzPhvQYwH7w by baibold@mastodon.social
2025-11-21T14:19:52Z
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@futurebird My guess would be that installing cabinets/countertops is expensive, and not all fridges are the exact same size. There must be room for variation.People also usally want maximal cabinet space, so we end up in this weird space.I think the answer is to custom-fit a frame around the fridge to prevent the stuff from getting back there. Though need to be mindful that the fridge also needs to vent out all of its waste heat.
(DIR) Post #B1sCO1EzEtBSXhQGUy by baibold@mastodon.social
2026-01-02T11:38:14Z
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@futurebird Grok will always be from Stranger In a Strange Land, and no nazi-bastard-created chatbot will take it from me.
(DIR) Post #B1sCjnRlCnY28FmWps by baibold@mastodon.social
2026-01-02T11:42:11Z
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@futurebird Deal.