absGeekNZ

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[–] absGeekNZ 6 points 4 days ago (4 children)

Intellect, immortal, shape shifter.

Shape shifter makes the attractive male/female redundant.
Intellect will get you gadgets/implants/power suit. After a bit of work which you have infinite time to do.

[–] absGeekNZ 3 points 4 days ago

Looks to be quite reactive

As hydroperoxyl is quite reactive, it acts as a "cleanser" of the atmosphere by degrading certain organic pollutants.

[–] absGeekNZ 7 points 4 days ago

Why eagles?

Falcons would be the logical choice, falcons take their prey in the air. Eagles however take prey from the ground.

[–] absGeekNZ 5 points 4 days ago
[–] absGeekNZ 2 points 4 days ago

You should read some of my other responses with regard to electricity.

Never mess with energy sources.

I work with electricity in an industrial setting, safety is paramount. I know this is a public forum, but it isn't like Facebook or tiktok here, the average lemming has a little more age and intelligence.

Maybe I should have put a disclaimer at the bottom of my post "don't mess with electricity kids, that shit will fuck you up".

As a side note, there is also blue wire in the picture, this could be a 3 phase board.

[–] absGeekNZ 15 points 5 days ago (6 children)

Generally same coloured wires are at the same potential.

It is extremely bad practice to have different potentials on the same wire colours. Especially since they are in same terminal block.

I don't know which country this picture is from, but yellow/red would be safe to assume line voltage, green would usually be earth potential.

[–] absGeekNZ 23 points 5 days ago (8 children)

Looks fake.

The voltage difference between the two terminals would be minimal so no current flow, the back plate should be non-conductive. The other reason is there are no scorch marks or other signs of burning.

Now if the mouse had gone between the green and yellow (where the terminal separator is); then we would see a big voltage difference.

[–] absGeekNZ 12 points 5 days ago

Cunt is singular, he should have used "cunts".

[–] absGeekNZ 3 points 5 days ago

95% is a little low for a genius.

At 95%, you are the smartest in a room of 20.

Depending on if you are talking about ordinary or extraordinary genius, depending on which measure you choose ordinary genius is in the 1 in 10k range; and extraordinary genius is 100 to 1000 times rarer 1 in a million to 1 in 10 million range.

If you are sitting in a stadium of 50k, and you are the smartest person. You are still likely not and extraordinary genius.

[–] absGeekNZ 7 points 5 days ago

Yes, designated pack mule.

[–] absGeekNZ 2 points 1 week ago

It almost like you can't put it down.

[–] absGeekNZ 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

When eating for breakfast, yes.

Not great in the lunch box, with the milk sloshing around and all

 

I was reading a post about unique things you wouldn't want, such as a nasty medical condition named after you.

That got me thinking.

What is the most unique thing.

Being the tallest person doesn't count, because there is always a tallest person...

I thought maybe units of measure, there are not really that many units named after people. Newton, Pascal, ampere etc... Turns out there are quite a few.

Next thought was atomic elements, there are 19 named after 20 people. That is fairly unique 20 people out of the ~110 billion to have ever lived, have an element named after them.

 

I wonder what option the greens will have from here.

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Awareness (self.philosophy)
 

I was reading a comment thread recently.

One commenter stated that they are aware of the people who are "dumber" than them, and if they are not aware the person they are talking to is either similar in intelligence or smarter than they are.

So my question is, do you have this awareness?

Are you conscious of your relative standing in the intelligence hierarchy around you?

And a side point, can you tell a smart person is acting dumb to fit in with those around them?

 

What arsehole teachers.

I empathize with the mum, worrying about the government cutting the program.... They will be looking for any excuse

 

What the actual fuck!

 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/21173586

Government’s push to fast-track projects in NZ stirs fears deep-sea mining off Taranaki, long opposed by the community, could go ahead

Archived version: https://archive.ph/ovTcB

SpinScore: https://spinscore.io/?url=&url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/aug/19/deep-sea-mining-new-zealand-south-taranaki-bight-ocean-seabed-patea-beach-ntwnfb

 
 

As the title says.

If you don't know the discworld books by Pratchett, Granny Weatherwax it the most formidable character. She is a witch, but doesn't generally use magic to solve problems; preferring to use persuasion and manipulation. In saying that her magic is extremely powerful.

Maybe a bard with huge wisdom, persuasion and intimidation.

 

Just wow!

What a psycho.

 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/18104463

Air New Zealand has abandoned a 2030 goal to cut its carbon emissions, blaming difficulties securing more efficient planes and sustainable jet fuel.

The move makes it the first major carrier to back away from such a climate target.

The airline added it is working on a new short-term target and it remains committed to an industry-wide goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050.

The aviation industry is estimated to produce around 2% of global carbon dioxide emissions, which airlines have been trying to reduce with measures including replacing older aircraft and using fuel from renewable sources.

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Theme change (self.offtopic)
submitted 5 months ago by absGeekNZ to c/offtopic
 

Just changed my theme to Vaporware dark, it is really funky.

I really like the monospaced font and retro-futuristic look.

 

I'd hate to see the school trips decline.

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