Notices by ScienceCommunicator (sciencecommunicator@mastodon.social), page 2

@aral @gerrymcgovern

Perhaps you were tired or something because you misread my reply. I did not 'say' what you said l "correctly" said.

@aral @gerrymcgovern

"Capitalism" is no more the fundamental problem than are religions. For example, a religion could be founded on the idea that #God was a pacifist, but, the folk that harbour violent attitudes wouldn't (want to) believe in that God.

#Capitalism is *only* an economic model (nothing more). That model can be 'tweaked" to serve the majority, or for example, a minority of billionaire capitalists. If the model is tweaked towards social welfare, it looks more like #socialism

@BeAware

It seems that you're using a desktop version of mastodon software. I will check that out later. In the android Fedilabs App, as far as l can tell, l can only click to see that, for example, the post was edited in time \ date. Perhaps there is an option to see what changes were made. But, somewhat ironically, if #Fedilabs has that option, it's not explicit.

@BeAware

To clarify. I want to be able to compare \ see \ read \ know about, any edits that someone made to a post (just knowing it was "edited" is a useless feature__without being able to see what the edits were)

So, l edited my post that begins with the sentence "? It's not clear to me....?"

And asked if you knew what that edit was?

It's not a "trick" question. On Fedilabs, l can't see any option to see what edits were made to a post.

@BeAware

What was the edit added to the post that began with the sentence "? It's not clear to me......"?

@BeAware

? It's not clear to me. Have l edited this post? And if so, what was the edit? Where is the unedited version displayed?

@BeAware

OK. Can you please "edit" your previous reply, e.g., add the word "orange" at the end, then l can click the post, etc.

@BeAware

Where do "edits" note the edits? But, what notes the deletes? It has to be said, the delete option is a loop hole that charlatans exploit.

@BeAware

Imagine if habituated liars had a 'delete' what they just said option? Easier, for them, then denying what they said & \ or twisting the words of what was said.

Yea, sh-t happens. Personally, l'd "delete" #Mastodons delete option. But, that's just me (my generally honest personality)

Of course, with a little more thought, there could be a timed edit option (to correct mistakes. And the edits could be made transparent)

But, transparency, honesty, works against some folks agendas

#Mastodon devs

Why do l sometimes get a "that post doesn't exist" message, when l reply, to a reply, that exists on my notifications screen? Has the OP deleted it, but the reply still shows up?

#Fediverse

What's the meaning of life? How to make the most of our time? How to sustain relationships? How to make money? These are all about experiences.

Life is an experience. Therefore, to live a life of value, is to value experiences. Experiences such as the sight & \ or warmth of sunlight, are profound (Photons emanating from the nearest star) To value the multitude of diverse experiences that is life, the mind has to be educated \ informed, to recognise novel experiences.

#science #Education

Last Week Tonight, the show that makes conspiracy theorists seem like ignorant liars. Misinformation is their style, not fact based analysis.

RFK Jr.: Last Week Tonight with #JohnOliver (HBO)

https://youtu.be/1gUP_43J7wY?feature=shared

> John Oliver discusses #RFK Jr.’s potential to sway the presidential election, who his views are impacting on and off the campaign trail, and most importantly:...

#comedy #satire #politics #ElonMusk #JoeRogan

It's a folk trope that #science is always getting it's theories wrong.

#Surveyors, #architects, & #designers of #space missions use Euclidean #geometry because they can get away with it, & it eases their work. The more comprehensive (science) theories,
while more accurate, are much more complicated to use.The fact that Euclidean geometry fails to provide a complete model of reality does not detract from its mathematical consistency nor invalidate its many successes" (physicist. Frank Wilczek)

"There will be an answer...."

Making Sense with Sam Harris - Subscriber Content: #374 - Consciousness and the Physical World

Episode webpage: https://samharris.org/podcasts/making-sense-episodes/374-consciousness-and-the-physical-world

Media file: https://assets.samharris.org/episodes/audios/9585bc9e-5a33-4f2c-872e-ad866ad10119/Making_Sense_374_Christof_Koch_subscriber.mp3

#science #neuroscience #biology

@SallyStrange

Anyone whom regularly listens to Sam Harris, will know that he, like me, is anti-sexism & anti-racism. In other words, for equal treatment, opportunity

Although, I wouldn't say l agree with everything Sam Harris says

Can you provide any evidence that Sam Harris advocated preemptive nuclear strikes? Evidence, would be his writing, podcasts, etc. Not simply a clipped video__some dopes intentionally try to slander people. Others, they just can't help but to spread idol gossip.

Perhaps this will be misinterpreted as condescending by some personality "types" or the scientifically illiterate mob. Perhaps it will receive replies from the regularly dishonest crowd, however, here goes...

Did you know that you can disagree with the moral stance of a scientist (a person's personal views) but, understand that the #science that the scientists is studying, is talking about in, for example, a podcast, is, generally "right" (evidence based, correct, as far as we currently know)

You could make the case, & l do, that too many adults are too set in their ways (to change)

This 'set in their ways' learning problem, has negative implications for areas such as the environment, including #ClimateChange, personal health, & development \ progress of society, &, ultimately, our species.

"Set in their ways" doesn't know \ want \ understand \ care \ realise, that change is needed (is actually the one true constant)

#DevelopmentalPsychology
#psychology #science #Conservation

@clacke @ljrk @Etche_homo @beunice @lisamelton

Now, pause for a second, regardless of the thread, any honest & intelligent person would appreciate \ value, what l have said (e.g., advocating for equal opportunities. Regardless of what 'gender' pronouns they want to be called)

The people that find a problem with basic biology (science), are a problem.

@clacke @ljrk @Etche_homo @beunice @lisamelton

Do you

1. Strongly agree

2. Agree

3. Neither agree or disagree

4. Disagree

5. Strongly disagree

That honesty is what any healthy relationship, or communication, is based on?

As for a direction of travel, honesty is up, dishonesty is down. Effectively, dishonest people lose their way in life

It's an implicit ironic tradegy for them. Just for an example, they think they're being clever by re-editing posts to 'fool' people (the fools do)

@Etche_homo @ljrk @lisamelton @beunice

Social power dynamics are certainly a significant driver. Of course, generally, what we are saying is that we want equal opportunities.

Ask yourself this. Would you prefer to be a male or female that couldn't afford to buy food?

In cities, are there more homeless males than females? Do the homeless care that female CEOs get less of a bonus than their male colleagues?

Sex discrimination effects people from the 'top' to the 'bottom' of society