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[-] JoMiran@lemmy.ml 26 points 1 week ago
[-] Speculater@lemmy.world -5 points 1 week ago

Quote one thing that's interesting that isn't in a popular meme.

[-] DokPsy@infosec.pub 27 points 1 week ago

A platypus baby is called a puggle

[-] TotallynotJessica@lemmy.world 12 points 1 week ago

Our memories are kinda stored like ChatGPT prompts. A lot of the problems with AI exist in our brains as well.

[-] nickwitha_k@lemmy.sdf.org 5 points 1 week ago

Purple is not a wavelength of visible light. It is a mixture of blue and red. However, it does look a lot like violet, which is a range of wavelengths of visible light.

[-] Schmoo@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 week ago

Brown is just desaturated orange. You can even make the same color appear either orange or brown by changing the color surrounding it. Brown exists only in our brains.

[-] moistclump@lemmy.world 24 points 1 week ago

I wish I retained all the things I learn. I learn and learn and learn, but unfortunately then I forget and forget and forget. Leaving me with no knowledge about the wide array of interesting subjects I’ve poured hours of my life into learning about.

[-] _____@lemm.ee 14 points 1 week ago

"did you know that when it comes to x it's actually a myth and y is how it actually is... Or wait is y the myth"

[-] moistclump@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago

Problem with watching so much QI is I can never remember if the fact was in the General Ignorance round where they debunk common misconceptions.

[-] 0nix_Zer0 3 points 1 week ago
[-] Rozauhtuno@lemmy.blahaj.zone 22 points 1 week ago

I'm in this picture and I like it. Please infodump me about stuff you're passionate about.

[-] oo1@lemmings.world 15 points 1 week ago

really good research skills? you're going to need more than an internet connrection.

[-] PriorityMotif@lemmy.world 15 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

You would~~n't~~ download a textbook on libgen

[-] nickwitha_k@lemmy.sdf.org 6 points 1 week ago

you're going to need more than an internet connrection.

Absolutely. Chances are that what you need is a library card from your local public library. When trying to learn more about graphene semiconductors, I couldn't find the paper that was referenced in articles anywhere that wasn't paywalled. After a contemplating for a while I checked my library's site and, sure enough, they offer free, searchable access to academic journals.

try anna's archive and sci-hub next time, they usually have most papers for free

[-] nickwitha_k@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 1 week ago

The public library is also free and accessible via the Internet. And it has awesome librarians that I can reach out to if need be. Additionally, utilizing the library's resources can help demonstrate their demand and justify budget allocation.

yeah you should absolutely support your local library if you can, I'm just an introvert who doesn't like it

[-] nickwitha_k@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 1 week ago

That's one of the awesome things, at least with my local library, which is about a 5-10min walk from where I live. Nearly every service that they offer is available online, if you have a card. The card is free and the only time that I've had to go in in-person was to verify my address.

While I was there the librarian even walked my through apps that are useful for managing digital loans, etc. Libby being the one most useful for ebook and audiobook loans.

[-] Omgpwnies@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

If all else fails, just contact the authors, they are usually not restricted from distributing their papers, and many will just send it to you for free

[-] Crashumbc@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

Hmm, how did you access the library' site?

[-] nickwitha_k@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 1 week ago

Through the Internet. I just needed a library card to log in, which I was able to sign up for through the Internet as well (did have to bring evidence of residency in to have it fully instated).

[-] tfw_no_toiletpaper@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago

Its probably

opens first link about topic and starts believing all info

[-] Crashumbc@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

Depends entirely on what you're researching, and how "deep" you're researching.

"Just" a Internet connection, will get you extremely far nowadays though.

[-] ZILtoid1991@lemmy.world 9 points 1 week ago

That's also how I develop stuff.

Once I tried to look up how to exit a fullscreen mode under the Windows API, then I realized I haven't even started cursor support, nor icons.

[-] verdare@beehaw.org 8 points 1 week ago

Take away “really good research skills,” and this feels pretty relatable.

[-] Zink@programming.dev 8 points 1 week ago

I think it makes sense if we translate those research “skills” to something more ADHD like “an inability to stop reading random interesting things online and work on whatever the thing is I’m supposed to be doing.”

[-] AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago

I tell them, "I read. A Lot. Like 1,500 to 2,000 pages a day."

The post is probably more accurate.

[-] SuDmit@lemmy.blahaj.zone 7 points 1 week ago

Is not me. I don't know a lot of shit. Still internet and zero self-regulation though haha

[-] sircac@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago

Those are a lot of things…

[-] NegativeInf@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago

Oh no! It me!

[-] Maeve@kbin.earth 4 points 1 week ago

I can relate.

[-] MonkderVierte@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 week ago

"Varied interests."

[-] CPMSP@midwest.social 3 points 1 week ago

I usually just respond "I'm a sustainer".

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