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A contrarian isn’t one who always objects - that’s a confirmist of a different sort. A contrarian reasons independently, from the ground up, and resists pressure to conform.

  • Naval Ravikant

  • New (to me) bike day

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  • I possibly could but I haven't given up on it just yet so I don't want to disassemble it into pieces before I've at least attempted to fix the frame.

    I bought a 32T chainring to replace the 38T one and see how much that helps. If it's still too stiff then I'll just convert it into 11x1 with a 11 - 50 cassette so then with the 38T chainring it has the same gear ratio as my old bike and I might try then using the 32T chainring for winter driving for when there more need for torque rather than speed.

  • New (to me) bike day

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  • The "paintjob" you see on my old bike isn't paint. I have an uncontrollable urge to make my posessions unique looking and with bikes that means a duct tape camo paintjob.

  • Anyome know of a better job search platform that isn't Indeed?

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  • Plumber by training, but these days I work as a self-employed general contractor / handyman.

    My thinking is that companies looking for employees get flooded with nearly identical applications, so it’s hard to stand out. I’d rather just email, call, or even show up in person and ask for work - whether they’re actively hiring or not. It shows initiative.

    Honestly, I didn’t even want the position - I only applied to keep my unemployment payments going. I spent maybe five minutes writing the application and still got the interview.

  • Anyome know of a better job search platform that isn't Indeed?

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  • Last time I was looking for job I just looked up companies from my field and sent them an email. I sent two emails and got 1 interview. Didn't get the place though, so I just employed myself then.

  • 'Someone's always watching': Gen Z is spying on each other

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  • Why do you need to be such a mean jerk about it? I’m familiar with the saying - I just misunderstood you at first, and I already acknowledged my mistake. What more do you want?

  • xkcd #3116: Echo Chamber

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  • We seem to be finding our way into echo chambers just fine without algorithms or big tech as well.

  • Humans domesticated wolves into dogs. Then domesticated wolves' food. Then trained dogs to protect that food from the wolves.

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  • I believe that, in reality, wolves domesticated themselves. They started hanging around humans because it was a mutually beneficial arrangement.

  • Humans domesticated wolves into dogs. Then domesticated wolves' food. Then trained dogs to protect that food from the wolves.

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  • Dogs and wolves are the same specie - just a different subspecie. A Chihuahua could breed with a wolf.

  • 'Someone's always watching': Gen Z is spying on each other

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  • Fair enough. "This is gonna twist so many incel knives" just made it sound like that's what you were refering to.

  • 'Someone's always watching': Gen Z is spying on each other

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  • Incel violence isn't really the epidemic you're making it sound to be. There have even been papers written about the lack of it.

  • We should be able to legally have a different name just for work for better work/life separation

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  • I'm not 100% sure but I don't see why not if that's the name you gave them when registering as a customer. They all read in my ID as well.

  • How many times did you and your partner break up before you figured things out? and are you happy now?

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  • I've only broken up with my ex-partners.

  • Any idea how to connect these?

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  • I'm not familiar with the term "multicouche" but it seems like what we call a composite pipe so essentially aluminium pipe encased in plastic. I've never used compression fittings for that, only press fittings.

    Few points that came to mind:

    • I can't see the nut for the toilet tank connector?
    • How are you going to seal the joint between the toilet tank connector and the 1/2" to 3/8" reducer? Teflon tape?
    • You still seem to be missing the pipe insert for the copper pipe. You absolutely need one.

    If I were you I'd probably ditch the multicouche section entirely and find one of these:

    There are ones with both straight and angled heads as well as ones with internal and external threads as well as 12 - 15 - 18mm ends that you can use the same compression fittings as for copper pipes. Here you could replace the gasgets and everything between them with just a 1/2" to 1/2" hose. You may even find a 1/2" to 3/8" one that you could attach directly to the toilet tank.

    Regarding the gaskets, rubber ones seal better against uneven surfaces but fibre can withstand more heat and pressure. Rubber ones are also easy to overtighten. Tighten those with hand only and then around half a spin with a wrench. Don't let it twist while tightening.

  • We need to start calling it Simulated Intelligence (SI)

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  • Does this help?

  • If I had a hammer …

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  • You're not hoping anything, you're just trying to look clever by pretending to be worried about phrasing no one actually misunderstood.

    Concern trolling / weaponized empathy - Pretending to care as a disguise for judgment or hostility.

  • We should be able to legally have a different name just for work for better work/life separation

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  • I have 3 first names and I'm legally allowed to use any of them.

  • If I had a hammer …

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  • Ironically, I had to use AI to figure out what this is supposed to mean.

    Here’s the intended meaning:

    The author is critiquing the misapplication of AI—specifically, the way people adopt a flashy new tool (AI, in this case) and start using it for everything, even when it's not the right tool for the job.

    Hammers vs. screwdrivers: A hammer is great for nails, but terrible for screws. If people start hammering screws just because hammers are faster and cheaper, they’re clearly missing the point of why screws exist and what screwdrivers are for.

    Applied to AI: People are now using large language models (like ChatGPT) or generative AI for tasks they were never meant to do—data analysis, logical reasoning, legal interpretation, even mission-critical decision-making—just because it's easy, fast, and feels impressive.

    So the post is a cautionary parable: just because a tool is powerful or trendy (like generative AI), doesn’t mean it’s suited to every task. And blindly replacing well-understood, purpose-built tools (like rule-based systems, structured code, or human experts) with something flashy but poorly matched is a mistake.

    It's not anti-AI—it's anti-overuse or misuse of AI. And the tone suggests the writer thinks that’s already happening.

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  • I don’t feel like their wealth changes the equation that much. I don’t expect them to just hand me money just because I’m their biological child - and since I’m doing fine on my own anyway, I wouldn’t really need them to.

  • We need to start calling it Simulated Intelligence (SI)

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  • A self-aware or conscious AI system is most likely also generally intelligent - but general intelligence itself doesn’t imply consciousness. It’s likely that consciousness would come along with it, but it doesn’t have to. An unconscious AGI is a perfectly coherent concept.

  • Bicycles @lemmy.ca
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    What's your dream bike like?

  • pics @lemmy.world
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    Nothing beats Finnish mid-summer

  • Ask Lemmy @lemmy.world
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    How do you know you're actually reasoning - and not just storytelling?

  • Cars - For Car Enthusiasts @lemmy.world
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    Insanely clean modded Tesla Model 3 "Cyber Roadster"

  • Ask Lemmy @lemmy.world
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    At your current rate of spending, for how long could you survive without income?

  • Unpopular Opinion @lemmy.world
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    People worry AI will kill the internet, but I think it’s already dying - and it’s not because of AI

  • Bicycles @lemmy.ca
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    RIP eFat 2023 - 2025

  • Today I Learned @lemmy.world
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    TIL that wealth inequality within countries is increasing, but between countries it's decreasing.

  • pics @lemmy.world
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    An elderly family friend sold their summer cottage and let me raid his workshop there - here's the haul

  • No Stupid Questions @lemmy.world
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    Is there a community dedicated for serious discussion?

  • Mildly Infuriating @lemmy.world
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    The road they drove to dump this trash literally takes to the landfill

  • News @lemmy.world
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    Finnish fighter jet crashes in Lapland

    yle.fi /a/74-20160261
  • Bicycles @lemmy.ca
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    Balls deep at it again

  • [Migrated, see pinned post] Casual Conversation @lemm.ee
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    I really don't envy homeowners that need help with little jobs around the house

  • Ask Lemmy @lemmy.world
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    Why is it so hard for people to concede even small points when discussing charged topics?

  • Unpopular Opinion @lemmy.world
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    I can't stand it when I ask someone a question and they start googling for an answer

  • Lemmy Be Wholesome @lemmy.world
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    I got sent a screenshot from a local Facebook group where someone was thanking "whoever" cleared the fallen tree from the trail around the lake near me.