DaveinOakland
DaveinOakland t1_izf64jh wrote
Reply to US researchers have created metamaterials that move in response to ultrasound. They say it could provide a mechanism for movement in robots that would not require them to have an onboard power source. by lughnasadh
So...they found a way for the Matrix Robots to not need us even after we block out the sun...
DaveinOakland t1_ixqjmit wrote
Reply to Eye-tracking study suggests that negative comments on social media are more attention-grabbing than positive comments by mossadnik
Not sure why a study is needed for something people have known about human nature for thousands of years.
I think Caesar had some quotes about people being willing to fight against things they hate more than they are willing to fight for things they love.
DaveinOakland t1_ixntl5n wrote
Reply to People prefer firefighters over the police because crime is an issue which people can find merit in, as opposed to fire, which is more difficult to sympathize with. by [deleted]
Pretty sure it's because they've never been fucked over, or been afraid of being fucked over, by firemen.
DaveinOakland t1_iwj2yql wrote
Reply to Study indicates flood events at dams will significantly increase over next 80 years due to out of date rainfall modelling and climate change. by unswsydney
Is this where I pull a boomer and just pretend it's not my problem since I'll be dead?
DaveinOakland t1_irjzrwj wrote
Reply to Chris Nikic Becomes the First Athlete with Down Syndrome to Finish the Ironman World Championship by JesseB342
And here I am hurting my knee taking out the trash.
DaveinOakland t1_izzckmt wrote
Reply to [OC] Geospatial density of the biggest fast food chains in the USA by MaverickJW
I have never actually walked into a Dunkin Donuts in my entire life.