Posts by Matthew Young35

A caricature, not a woman.

So, I’m sitting here watching this guy Michio Kaku... just rambling on about ten or eleven dimensions.
LOL

Why can't they grasp the fact that a single dimension is plenty when we're talking about virtual space?

Complete nonsense.

Or perhaps it's a zero-dimensional space.
Hmmm
But then, by definition, it wouldn't be space at all....

I need to refine my theory a bit.
I'll check back in tomorrow once I've worked it out...

Take a screenshot. You just finished talking to a future Nobel Prize winner.
☕

Ashley Bailey6 said:This is just as plausible as any religion.

We don't know shit.
Not until scientists prove otherwise, or at least try to, or think they have.

Ultimately, they're the only ones actually touching reality.
Everyone else is just searching for meaning or trying to feel special.

Say whatever you want, but I'm convinced we're living in a simulation.

And if we are in a simulation, the only logical conclusion is that it exists within a one-dimensional space. Why? Because it’s the simplest path.

Susskind got me thinking about this.
Though, even he hasn't quite grasped how things truly stand.

If someone has a bit of spare time and a decent grasp of mathematics, they could prove my point quite easily. We can split the Nobel Prize down the middle: I'll take 40%, and whoever handles the math gets 60%. I respect the work.

It feels like I’ve opened a third eye.

We are living within a one-dimensional space designed to simulate an eleven-dimensional reality.
Because of how evolution works, we are only capable of perceiving three of those simulated dimensions.

Cats, naturally, can grasp all eleven dimensions; they know perfectly well we are stuck in a one-dimensional space. For practical reasons, they simply choose to operate within the eleven.

Lubricants are meant for ladies.

Mato Grosso.

Michelle Palmer6 said:Yeah, seriously!

Forget all that pretentious art nonsense.
This is a website for information, not an art gallery. We don't need that stuff here.

shadowpanther0 said:Hey there:
Is there any way at all to install 64-bit software on a 32-bit version of Windows 7?

No.

To be more precise, you might find a workaround to actually run an installer, but don't expect the program to function.

nimblelynx7 said:Interesting topic. You've got 90% of students enrolling in religious studies, yet here we are, where the concentration of non-believers is at least 70%.

And what exactly makes that interesting?

James Anderson5 said:That’s why it makes sense to grab the Plus versions; they should be plenty big enough for anyone...

Fair point. That was actually my intention when I suggested opting for the larger capacity variant.

The Pro version would definitely be the better way to go.
Isn't the screen on these standard models just a bit too small?
It feels similar to what I experienced with the Samsung lineup. The S8, S9, and S10 all have a width comparable to Newcastle's bench.
Then again, they are about as tall as the Liverpool and Tottenham defenses combined.

Susan Kim2 said:Like I mentioned before, people around here just don't have the cash for stuff like that.
From what I gather, you're living in Germany where a new iMac might be a third of your paycheck. Here, a paycheck is basically nothing.

Well, sure...
I read somewhere that in Germany, twelve people live crammed into a single shack with only four beds, yet the pay is supposedly the same as it is here.
And apparently, you have to work 100 hours a day.
Plus, everything is filthy there and they don't even have running water like we do.

Listen, dear, please don't come crying on my doorstep.
Just make sure those doors are sealed tight so the humidity doesn't get in.

Jessica Gonzalez said:It probably depends on where you work. I suppose if you're working a government job, I agree that you probably won't get those perks. But I know some private companies have started handing out decent models to employees making around $60,000 net. Of course, management usually gets the flagships, but for someone like me who just uses a phone for messaging, Reddit, and news, I don't really need anything fancy. Maybe I'm living in a parallel universe, but over the last 5 or 6 years, I've spent about $167 on phones and laptops—including buying back a company laptop (a high-end model that cost $1,600 before tax, but I got it after three years for about $75). So, when I hear that people actually shell out thousands of dollars for phones, it feels a little strange to me.

It’s hard to go from something better to something worse.
A friend of mine landed a job at a prominent firm and was issued a mid-range Samsung. He used it for two days, packed it right back into the box, and swapped his two-year-old flagship SIM card back in.
It's hard to go from a stallion to a donkey.
I had a reliable phone a couple of years ago, but I had to use a subpar model for two weeks while mine was in the shop waiting for a display replacement. Those two weeks were pure frustration.

Then there are the niche requirements. For instance, I have a friend who uses his phone primarily as an MP3 player. His main deciding factor is headphone audio quality. Honestly? You aren't going to get premium sound out of a budget phone. It might seem "good enough" until you actually experience high-fidelity audio—then there's no turning back.
Even as someone who rarely uses headphones, I’ve been surprised by the massive gaps in audio quality between manufacturers, even among flagships. Samsung is a disaster in that regard, for example. And don't even get me started on the quality of the earbuds you get bundled with certain phones.

Mark my words... they aren't letting Gareth Bale go for anything less than $100M.

EDIT:
I never actually said that, but since everyone seems to credit me with the prediction anyway, I might as well take the win.
:P

Michelle Palmer6 said:I don't have any like those.
I think Amanda Evans2 is probably the closest to what you're looking for. As she puts it, it's either "go big or go home"!

Go big or go home?

So, should I expect to see you in the Tottenham stands sometime soon?

Michelle Palmer6 said:Look, I honestly believe you might end up with a slightly better value if you went for a higher-end used model instead, but personally, I think making that choice would be pretty tough given the reasons I mentioned earlier.
Admittedly, seeing how badly I’ve trashed my last two phones, maybe I should just grab a Nokia 3310 and save myself all the headache.

Or, simply find a reliable friend or someone you know who actually understands this stuff and just follow their lead.
I'm not suggesting you use me as that person; I meant a real-life friend or acquaintance.

Michelle Palmer6 said:Ah, my bad! I misunderstood you; I thought you were referring to that other app.
I assume you can just disable saving in RAW and stick to standard JPEG.
Of course, the image looks great when you're starting with ten times more data than a typical mobile shot. It's just that for the kind of stuff people usually snap on their phones, it's basically useless.

Honestly, I think most people find buying something brand new much more appealing—both for the excitement of the release and the convenience. First off, there's the warranty (even if getting them to honor it can be a headache), and second, it's hard to know how the previous owner treated a used device; you can't always see the wear and tear from the outside. Plus, people tend to feel—and probably have a point—that tech has a natural lifespan, and a used phone is already closer to the end of that cycle.
From what I can tell, you're more of a tech enthusiast who enjoys diving into the details, so having easy access to support for any glitches is a breeze for you. For the average user, dealing with any kind of technical hassle is just too much of a pain.

Well, consider me the support desk for all things mobile:

OK, you have a point.
🙂

Sandra Fowler74 said:I'm not lying. Honestly—whenever I get a chance to sit down at my PC, I am absolutely hooked. But it’s true. Look, I know a guy—this old man, a total kleptomaniac, a huge patriot, a devout Christian, and a die-hard conservative all rolled into one. He’s been trying to pilfer things from me here and there, so whenever he does, I just end up scolding him with whatever fruit happens to be within arm's reach.

Ha ha...
Well, I won't go so far as to claim you're lying, but I don't personally know anyone quite like that.

According to the Bible, stoning a thief is the only way to handle it properly.

I edited the quote in my previous post just for a bit of comedic effect. I hope you aren't offended; there was no malice intended.