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That is a good initiative however what ever data is being recorded needs to kept in a responsible and safe manner
Yes i do, i like to put down my thoughts in writing as well as planning out strategies and such as i found out that i could not find a pen when i needed it much which was a dilemma of mine and so i started just using my laptop and phone to jot down what came to mind and was worth recording
Very interesting, I've seen these various knot videos and seems really cool. Some even do it with one hand. Pretty sure I'm going to be trying this one though
Imagine that in the future every household and office hold such catalogues and with it testing kits as well as anecdotes to take if a virus is present, No more doc visits? I'm quite sure that day will come, but how soon?
Learning is the brains way of exercising, though I believe you genuinely need to want to learn something which helps in the slowing of ageing part
Re:How to sequence your own DNA at home on Tuesday July 07, 2026 @01:38AM (#48814020)
Bringing everything to your doorstep and everything at your feet and everything near your fingertips is just what all industries are trying to accomplice. The cartoon Animation Wall-E has scenes in it where they show obese humans doing everything through a screen though notice their legs and feet and it's as if they've mutated to a point where they aren't able to walk anymore and all their transport is through a hovering chair cum bed.
We are at a place where we have a physical world and then a digital world. Alot of things are now shifting to the digital world because of easy and fingertip access. This has gained more speed in the past few years and makes a person Mobile. Think of a minimalist, having everything and yet having nothing
Re:Are Humanoid Robots Ready to Be Deployed? on Tuesday July 07, 2026 @12:14AM (#48813608)
There are many videos on the web nowadays showing humanoid robots doing stunts, dancing on stages, as a welcome host in restaurants and then there are videos of these robots going bonkers as well. True dexterity along with proper motor skills will take time to get a command of which is just 1 aspect in a huge topic such as being human
This is very interesting and now there is a lot of science aggressively heading in that direction with many famous influencers taking on experiments on themselves and showing their audiences the results. Its a new age and how far or close is the target?
Re:Learning to code is still worthwhile on Monday July 06, 2026 @06:53PM (#48811536)
With everyday bringing new developments in the world, a lot of skills that used to be in demand are being replaced with new age tools. This has been the case in many industries and its evolving. The last 6 years have reshaped the world as we know it very aggressively and the best we can do is flow and adapt to the new times
Re:How little exercise can you get away with? on Monday July 06, 2026 @06:44PM (#48811468)
At least 30 minutes in a day, probably 3 days a week at minumum as the body requires it to maintain itself that is though if you want to live a happy and good life, but then over doing its isnt good as well, theres need to be a balance in everything
Re:Pros and Cons of Solo Development on Monday July 06, 2026 @06:40PM (#48811434)
Its a journey and you learn a alot, thats when naturally you learn that you cant handle a huge ship solo :)
seems as if most of the daily necessities in peoples lives are having some sort of issues and with recent findings are having people avoid them.