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It really does in c/microblogmemes@lemmy.world
[–] button_masher@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 week ago

Dang, hope you're ok.

Shit does suck but you will be surprised at your agency, looking back, however small.

I pray you mean self deletion in a digital or a metaphysical context. In which case, would recommend. Everyone needs a level of ego death to thrive. If struggling, then there are books you can read, activities to experience, drugs you can take and interesting people you can meet (therapy is great for ego death) to help shake your framing of reality.

Sending you good wishes stranger. And my fav quote recently.

"If you look for the light, you may sometimes find it. If you look for the dark, that's all you'll ever see."

Why is that cat ________? in c/askouija@lemmy.world
[–] button_masher@lemmy.ml 10 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

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What are some very beautiful and emotional movies? (Preferrably those about very grandiose or profound themes) in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
[–] button_masher@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Your list is getting quite long but here's another less week known movie:

Nine Days (by Edson Oda)

The NYT hates peaceful protest in c/microblogmemes@lemmy.world
[–] button_masher@lemmy.ml 17 points 4 weeks ago

Nice!

I'd also like to add "Turd Reich" to the submission box.

Is remaining in geostationary orbit an active process? in c/askscience@lemmy.world
[–] button_masher@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 month ago (2 children)

That image and your description helped a ton. So there isn't a magic zone but more of a threshold after which things get easier to maintain.

Really should start playing Kerbal Space Program as someone before pointed out. You seem to have a great conceptual model of this. Thank you for engaging 🙂

Is remaining in geostationary orbit an active process? in c/askscience@lemmy.world
[–] button_masher@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 month ago (6 children)

Appreciate your response!

It clicked when you mentioned "multiple Earth widths" which made me realise how large space is and why my assumption of blasting debris out of orbit is so insane.

And your aside is now even more amazing given the vastness and the eons of time required to make it all function without it collapsing into a big hole. It's one thing to be slightly aware of space shenanigans and another to actually ponder.

I'm glad there are such safety standards.. just learnt of the Kessler Syndrome down below and it's a scary thought of humanity creating it's own prison

Thanks.

Is remaining in geostationary orbit an active process? in c/askscience@lemmy.world
[–] button_masher@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Cheers for the detailed response! Seems I'll have to scratch the destruct button from my imaginary space station and replace with a simple thruster.

Didn't realise particles shooting away from Earth wouldn't realistically come down again. I'll have to read up more on Orbital mechanics

Is remaining in geostationary orbit an active process? in c/askscience@lemmy.world
[–] button_masher@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (5 children)

Thank you for your response!

Pardon my crappy drawing and simplification.. trying to understand..

  • So Zone 1 requires a lot of maintenance energy
  • Zone 2 may be maintenance free zone
  • Zone 3 may require more energy than Zone 2 but less than Zone 1
  • And finally Zone 4 will be even less energy to stay in orbit but needs more energy to stay in line due to increased travel distance

Is that right?

But yes, there goes my self destruct notion down the drain.

Is remaining in geostationary orbit an active process? in c/askscience@lemmy.world
[–] button_masher@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 month ago

Thank you so much for the detailed response. That Kessler syndrome is scary..

So the best method is a controlled reentry. From the wikipedia link, I'm now inspired to replace the self destruct button to a megawatt laser for dealing with debris.

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Is remaining in geostationary orbit an active process? (lemmy.ml)
 

Maybe this should be in Nostupidquestions as I'm aware the moon exists. And I guess there may be an orbit zone where things tend to remain in orbit. But curious...

The full context question is: For man-made satellites, would they benefit by having a "Self destruct" button?

Sure it may add more debris but since an explosion would scatter debris in all directions, anything flung up or down would cause it to get out of this geostationary zone/band.. And hopefully come crashing down to Earth, reducing overall debris? Compared to an abandoned satellite, remaining in orbit and breaking down due to relatively low energy collisions with surrounding debris.

Basically I'm trying to justify self destruct buttons. Thank you!

Relatable in c/memes@sopuli.xyz
[–] button_masher@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

You're quite right! The body thankfully does have some margin before it all goes downhill. I was exaggerating a tad to emphasize the vigilance aspect.

Although I do have older aunts and uncles who do need this level of high bodily maintenance.

(Not sure on your stance on Mr C.K but this bit lives rent free in my head on this topic Soz, couldn't find a better link)

Relatable in c/memes@sopuli.xyz
[–] button_masher@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (3 children)

And never stop doing it. One lapse or moment of weakness and bamm.. back to the physio.

Constant vigilance 🙃

[Seeking reassurance] Anyone here "conquered" your rabbit-hole tendencies? in c/adhd@lemmy.world
[–] button_masher@lemmy.ml 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Oof the urge can whelm.. stay strong!

Good luck with the business🤞 Maybe the external accountability helps keep the momentum going!

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[Seeking reassurance] Anyone here "conquered" your rabbit-hole tendencies? (lemmy.ml)
submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by button_masher@lemmy.ml to c/adhd@lemmy.world
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Undiagnosed here, seeking some inspiration and will to not lose hope.

Had anyone successfully gotten in tune with your ever changing hyper fixations?

  • If so, how long do your fixation periods last?
  • Do you have a structure or benchmark after which you can effectively "close that chapter"?
  • What strategies do you have to nudge yourself towards topics which will be meaningful in the long run?

I tend to go from rabbit hole to rabbit hole but it never feels like I'm in control. These fixations never produce any meaningful outcomes and always have a cost which I pay for by neglecting other aspects of my life.

It is a superpower and a weakness as you all probably know. It's great for expanding your interests and appreciating life through different perspectives. I don't want to lose it and want to get into some harmony with it. Anyone had any success?

Thank you :)

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Can someone help me understand the utility of philosophy? (lemmy.ml)
 

Sincerely apologize if this is the wrong place for such a question(/rant).

The context of the question relates to "Self" and maybe about "Power" in general.

I'm assuming the following maxims hold true:

  • Unexamined life not worth living...
  • Philosophy is lived. Choices primarily determine your philosophy

Please to correct my assumptions or reasoning. Can elaborate on above if needed.

I tend to myself in circles regarding the importance of philosophizing and examining my life. Maybe it's a symptom of some mental issue.. With every new idea I learn, I now have to consider it and balance it with all I've learnt in the past. Each choice becomes a battle of value systems and ideas and perspectives and constraints. It's tiring to the point where I try not to think and just "do".

But then that path leads me to an autopilot where my choices fall to my default "human" state overridden by the philosophy modules installed at the time. Then it devolves into the unexamined life. Or then life throws a curveball. I have to snap out of it and need to reassess everything going into the philosophizing state above.

Philosophy feels like an indulgence.

I'm guessing this pendulum is not new. On a global scale, Academia are cutting philosophy department budgets as it's easier to divert money to "actionable" disciplines. No point in "wasting" time in thinking about thinking about doing things. Who needs a meta-compass if we need to walk the distance anyway (even though it helps a tremendous deal if the compass is in the right hands (which hold the power)).

I know I've reduced the argument to 2 buckets. I'm currently trying to consume Zen literature trying to get rid of my buckets and/or/xor trying to bring harmony of various buckets in my life.. (https://tinyurl.com/verse20)

My question is: how do you manage all this philosophizing in your life? How useful is this indulgence?

Happy to accept any books/articles on this. Thank you.

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Awakening From the Meaning Crisis - John Vervaeke. Sharing, as it really helped me (youtube.com)
submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by button_masher@lemmy.ml to c/philosophy@lemmy.ml
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This guy single handedly put so many of my "feelings about the world" into context. It's a lecture series which goes through the aspects of philosophy trying to explore the topic of "Meaning".

For an novice like me, he related so many different concepts together and showed the nuances between ideologies throughout the world and various periods.Like a bore hole through the past.

Surprised it's free and glad it exists. Maybe one of you might find some video interesting. ~If you have any similar recommendations, feel free to share!~

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