I would be disappointed, but random news about sodium ion batteries keeps popping up and making me think it’s not so bad after all.

The there was that one article that was way too sensational to be anywhere near adoption, though it was pretty neat.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260603023917.htm#google_vignette

Researchers have discovered how microscopic imperfections and atomic vibrations can be used to control a powerful quantum effect in an advanced material. The effect can turn alternating electrical signals from the environment directly into the kind of current electronic devices need, without traditional components. As temperature changes, the signal can even flip direction, giving scientists a new way to tune device performance. (though there were little to no details about how much power was/could be generated at all and seemed based way more in theory than practical application)

I’m about to restart journaling, though it’s only to cover my ass at work. I am entering a new phase of work with some known problem people who might have higher responsibility over me, so I’m doing it purely to show someone else down the line that whatever happened, I was just doing my work (as was assigned by incompetent managers).

It would make sense to do hair first… but I think the reason I generally do it last is because while I’m waiting on the water/body acclimation, I’m already slathering with soap and as a result, hair care is pushed to the back as a result.

I start out facing away while I test the water on my not so delicate skin until I acclimate, or make whatever adjustments needed. Then I alternate depending on where I’m washing. I tend to handle my hair last, which always leads to a cascade of shampoo and conditioner foam down in all the crevices which then need to be rinsed again.

The word necessary has a lot of wiggle room here. What are necessities? Going by the bare minimum:

• food
• water
• protection from the elements
• protection from illness/infection
• continuation of the species

That’s about everything we truly ‘need’ to die of old age and not go extinct. Nearly everything people currently do is a subset of those needs. Space exploration can be marked under both protection from the elements and continuation of the species.

Yes I do, though I have the distinct advantage of not living in the same place for more than 5 years as I was growing. Now I’ve settled.

Basic telekenisis. I want to be able to move object(s) with my mind. This can include me, also giving me a base level of flight.

It would just be so convenient. Nothing is ever out of reach again.

I would have to post something that people interact with… I’m not that kind of person. I usually get none to one reply to stuff I post, I think the highest mine has ever gone is three. I also couldn’t keep up with it.

I hear anything at or above 8k resolution negates the need for anti aliasing entirely… But I feel that my pc would would be running at or around 10-15 fps for most games I would care about anti aliasing on.

Nice in theory, definitely can’t handle that many pixels in reality.

I do it when I leave. It’s interesting for me to do it on discord servers and notice how the conversation still flows smoothly like i was never a part of it in the first place.

It could mean a myriad of things. There’s no telling unless she actually wants to.

Anything from “this person isn’t worth my effort” to “I want to appear smaller/weaker than them” are completely possible. You won’t know the truth… possibly ever. Even if you ask directly it’s entirely possible you won’t hear the truth. Stop thinking about it so much, and since you know that’s how it’s going to be, loosen up your handshakes a bit for her.

Those dial up days on avp2 were peak gaming though. I don’t want them to return, but I remember those days very well.

I can say I was long ago when it was roughly “women’s rights should be equivalent to men’s rights” in terms of personal, work, social values and features.

These days and especially in the last 10 years I don’t think the umbrella of feminism is large enough to encompass all of the discrimination I have seen through my time existing.

The long and the short of it is people’s rights should be similar when applicable, the same when possible.

I have an emotional support brit I vent to at times, and they in return vent back to me about their day. Since we’re not on the same continent and generally don’t hang out with the same groups it’s very relieving to be able to tell someone literally anything about yourself and know that information is safely sealed a significant portion of the world away from you.

If only I could replay Journey as a new experience again. There were so many revelations at the end for someone who went in knowing nothing about it that really made it a powerful experience.

I’m in agreement. Pre-skeezed vibes are definitely there… But the reasons for them might be something really stupid. Give it a shot, leave it the skeeze persists.

I interviewed for one. It’s was an “electric company” which offered people a “better rate” on their bills. It was a variable rate that wasn’t guaranteed to ever be lower overall.

Step right up! Step right up! Grab a pitchfork and stab a Nazi!

Same and same.

By going out and being social. For me the issue isn’t anything more than self doubt and overthinking dumb stuff that others don’t actually care about. Head empty, go places.