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sgramstrup t1_j8z69eq wrote
Reply to Depression can lead to memory dysfunction. This study may pave way for new drugs. Results of a large study involving brain scans show that patients with moderate to severe depression have 7-10 per cent fewer serotonin 4 receptors in the brain than healthy test subjects. by Wagamaga
> This study may pave way for new drugs.
It would be nicer if it could pave the way to hindering depression, but I guess we all have different incentives..
sgramstrup t1_j6y7any wrote
Reply to comment by Single_Blueberry in [D]How Will Open Source Alternatives Compete With GPT3? by noellarkin
In an exponential future, models from big corp will feel like they are light-years beyond open models. Their resources will always be larger, and they will keep accelerating faster on the exponential curve.
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Reply to comment by Artanthos in Old Christmas trees could be saved from landfill to make renewable fuels. Research has found that pine needles from discarded Christmas trees or other sources could be turned into renewable fuels and new products, with the potential to reduce the UK’s carbon footprint. by MistWeaver80
The phenomenon of Christmas trees, or Christmas in general are a Co2 and resource waster. The waste are huge on every level. Landfills burps Co2/methane like a geyser. Eco fuels are not very 'eco', and sequestering carbon could be done in other more scientific minded ways.
sgramstrup t1_j27fj0n wrote
Reply to Old Christmas trees could be saved from landfill to make renewable fuels. Research has found that pine needles from discarded Christmas trees or other sources could be turned into renewable fuels and new products, with the potential to reduce the UK’s carbon footprint. by MistWeaver80
..or stop buying trees for Christmas ? I'm certain the Co2 levels would benefit..
sgramstrup t1_j1fkztn wrote
Reply to Researchers found that rising inequality in wealthy democracies leads to stricter immigration policies in lower-income countries, whereas the opposite occurs in higher-income countries. by giuliomagnifico
I doubt that the assumption of 'Democracies' sticks, but otherwise..
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Reply to New research suggests that how humans dart their eyes may reveal valuable information about how they make decisions: “We discovered an accessible measurement that will tell you, in only a few seconds, not just what you prefer but how much you prefer it,” by giuliomagnifico
A new tool in the marketing scammers toolbox :-(
sgramstrup t1_jbb9z7c wrote
Reply to New research analyses fake interaction services on social media. Researchers found that for less than 9 cents you can get 1000 views on TikTok, SoundCloud or Instagram/IGTV. Buying Instagram followers is more expensive: for 4.3 euros you can get 1000. by Wagamaga
It seems to me that we need a meta-study on the negative effects of competition and the permanent hunt for our attention, opinions and resources.
I find it more and more difficult to find positive effects of 'Capitalism', from Scientist outside the openly biased (imho) economic circles. Is market Economy even a Science, or is it a belief-system sprinkled with pretty Math - like Astrology ?
Who proved that all of this crap was good for us ?