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Comment on The emotional support animal racket in ~life.pets
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Comment on How do you take notes while reading? Do you have a “marginalia” process? What has helped you learn better and retain new knowledge? in ~creative
pridefulofbeing Link ParentThe part where you’re ready to share it back externally to someone (even your future self) is exactly where note making should occur. The information with your own unique lens and interpretation,...The part where you’re ready to share it back externally to someone (even your future self) is exactly where note making should occur. The information with your own unique lens and interpretation, even evolving over time.
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Comment on How do you take notes while reading? Do you have a “marginalia” process? What has helped you learn better and retain new knowledge? in ~creative
pridefulofbeing Link ParentA single source for all my reading, AI summaries and interaction with the content included without limit, can save and highlight transcripts for YouTube videos. Sync support with Obsidian so my...A single source for all my reading, AI summaries and interaction with the content included without limit, can save and highlight transcripts for YouTube videos. Sync support with Obsidian so my highlights are kept updated in a text only format on my computer without reliance on Readwise continued existence.
Highlights are reviews daily through spaced repetition.
Reader is really nice and on all platforms.
Worth it for me. Very useful.
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Comment on How do you take notes while reading? Do you have a “marginalia” process? What has helped you learn better and retain new knowledge? in ~creative
pridefulofbeing LinkI use Readwise app for note taking and highlighting. It sends daily digests of spaces repetition to review previous highlights and any notes you made for each highlight. These are saved on my...I use Readwise app for note taking and highlighting. It sends daily digests of spaces repetition to review previous highlights and any notes you made for each highlight. These are saved on my Obsidian note taking app in Markdown text documents on my computer or phone.
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Comment on Early tests of H5N1 prevalence in milk suggest US bird flu outbreak in cows is widespread in ~health
pridefulofbeing LinkThe team that produced that data — the St. Jude and OSU groups — told STAT that it has so far analyzed four samples of store-bought milk that had tested positive via PCR for H5N1 genetic material. “We’ve done the viral growth assays to see if we can recover any virus from them and we can’t,” Webby said.
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Comment on The cycling revolution in Paris continues: Bicycle use now exceeds car use in ~transport
pridefulofbeing Link ParentI’d love to ride my bicycle but this is exactly why I don’t. Too risk adverse currently.I’d love to ride my bicycle but this is exactly why I don’t. Too risk adverse currently.
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Comment on Ten times as much of this toxic pesticide could end up on your tomatoes and celery under a new US EPA proposal in ~health
pridefulofbeing LinkOur democracy in action: We the “People”Our democracy in action:
“I think the companies see this as a new way over a 10- or 20-year period to gradually lobby” the EPA “to allow higher levels of pesticides in food,” said Charles Benbrook, an agricultural economist who has monitored pesticide regulation for decades. “If they can convince regulators to not pay attention to animal studies, they have a very good chance of raising the allowable exposure levels.”
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Comment on The cycling revolution in Paris continues: Bicycle use now exceeds car use in ~transport
pridefulofbeing (edited )LinkI would absolutely love mass used public transit in the USA. Unfortunately it’s just not here. People are so fascinated with cars and vehicle independence here on top of the lack of public...I would absolutely love mass used public transit in the USA. Unfortunately it’s just not here. People are so fascinated with cars and vehicle independence here on top of the lack of public transport infrastructure.
e: Oops! Bicycles and not broader public transit. My bad!
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Comment on Duty to Warn's John Gartner breaks down Donald Trump's cognitive decline in ~health.mental
pridefulofbeing (edited )Link Parent*Psychiatrists. That is for the American Psychiatric Association. However, this source indicates a similar consensus among the American Psychological Association. Confusing - both APA....*Psychiatrists. That is for the American Psychiatric Association.
However, this source indicates a similar consensus among the American Psychological Association.
Confusing - both APA.The American Psychological Association wholeheartedly agrees with Dr. Robert Klitzman that neither psychiatrists nor psychologists should offer diagnoses of candidates or any other living public figure they have never examined. Our association has declined requests from several reporters seeking referrals to psychologists who would make such speculations.
Similar to the psychiatrists' Goldwater Rule, our code of ethics exhorts psychologists to "take precautions" that any statements they make to the media "are based on their professional knowledge, training or experience in accord with appropriate psychological literature and practice" and "do not indicate that a professional relationship has been established" with people in the public eye, including political candidates.
When providing opinions of psychological characteristics, psychologists must conduct an examination "adequate to support statements or conclusions." In other words, our ethical code states that psychologists should not offer a diagnosis in the media of a living public figure they have not examined.
Susan H. McDaniel
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Comment on As I get older, I get more and more disillusioned with "activism", and I'm fine with this in ~talk
pridefulofbeing Link ParentMust be a Master Mason with Freemasonry to be a Shriner, fyi.Must be a Master Mason with Freemasonry to be a Shriner, fyi.
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Comment on Duty to Warn's John Gartner breaks down Donald Trump's cognitive decline in ~health.mental
pridefulofbeing LinkI’m not a fan of Trump. However, mental health professionals using their title to diagnose public figure and calling it “duty to warn” is problematic. A duty to warn alludes to the exceptional and...I’m not a fan of Trump. However, mental health professionals using their title to diagnose public figure and calling it “duty to warn” is problematic.
A duty to warn alludes to the exceptional and limited circumstances for mandated reporters to break confidentiality to protect imminent threat to life and serious bodily injury. Think actively suicidal with a plan, means and intent. Think specific target (person or place) with plan, means and homicidal intent. Think suspected abuse of a child or at risk adult or elder. Even then, it’s a one time communication of bare minimum needed information to protect life to law enforcement and/or protective agencies.
By doing this, naming it “Duty to Warn” and making it political, it only increases stigma and politicizes mental health and trust in those providers.
Not a fan.
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Comment on Florida latest to restrict social media for kids as legal battle looms in ~tech
pridefulofbeing LinkNothing reduces behavior in children (humans) like adults (authority) telling them they can’t do something.Nothing reduces behavior in children (humans) like adults (authority) telling them they can’t do something.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
pridefulofbeing Link ParentHow’s the socialization and community aspect for someone jumping on without friends playing? If I could get some laughs and meet people who play I’d find this a good investment.How’s the socialization and community aspect for someone jumping on without friends playing? If I could get some laughs and meet people who play I’d find this a good investment.
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Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk
pridefulofbeing LinkHad a lovely time watching Ru Paul Drag Race with some queer friends. We do that weekly and it’s a ritual I look forward to. Kickball league started. That started a day drink and into the night. A...Had a lovely time watching Ru Paul Drag Race with some queer friends. We do that weekly and it’s a ritual I look forward to. Kickball league started. That started a day drink and into the night. A bit hungover but it was great fun! Now a relaxing Sunday. And lots of water.
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Comment on When do you listen to podcasts? in ~life
pridefulofbeing LinkI often put it on with a timer when I lay down for bed.I often put it on with a timer when I lay down for bed.
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Comment on What a bunch of A-list celebs taught me about how to use my phone in ~tech
pridefulofbeing Link ParentCal Newport calls this the "overactive hive mind." It's a real challenge, even with older generations at work for me. A middle ground I found was using office hours where I am this available for a...expect people to respond to them immediately pretty much whenever and get impatient when they don't.
Cal Newport calls this the "overactive hive mind." It's a real challenge, even with older generations at work for me. A middle ground I found was using office hours where I am this available for a specific time each day. If that doesn't work, then it's scheduling a meeting.
The third space community locations are what I miss. Being able to turn off technology is great if you have a geographical location that has consistent groups of people you know. It's hard to plan or find out what to do with others as everything is planned online for the most part.
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Comment on Feeling lost with mental health treatment in ~health.mental
pridefulofbeing Link ParentI’m glad that was already ruled out. I weighed whether or not to bring it up because I didn’t want to come across as if I was assuming you didn’t already explore alternatives. However, I’d rather...I’m glad that was already ruled out. I weighed whether or not to bring it up because I didn’t want to come across as if I was assuming you didn’t already explore alternatives. However, I’d rather err on the side of information and exploration just in case.
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Comment on Feeling lost with mental health treatment in ~health.mental
pridefulofbeing LinkI always inquire about steps to rule out any medical contributions. For example, sleep apnea can cause anxiety, depressive symptoms, and inattention, memory and general cognitive concerns that...I always inquire about steps to rule out any medical contributions. For example, sleep apnea can cause anxiety, depressive symptoms, and inattention, memory and general cognitive concerns that many times overlap with ADHD and the symptoms you mentioned. Medications or other medical concerns can often be overlooked and emotional and cognitive concerns first assumed to be mental health.
Priority of cause to rule out: medical, substance-induced (this can even be caffeine), then mental health.
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Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk
pridefulofbeing LinkWe had a nice warm period during the Winter. Went on some walks in the park, slept in, cocktails on a patio with swings and sunshine, and a nice meal. Now time for a cozy afternoon and evening...We had a nice warm period during the Winter. Went on some walks in the park, slept in, cocktails on a patio with swings and sunshine, and a nice meal. Now time for a cozy afternoon and evening inside, with a movie.
Have a good remainder of your weekend, Tildes!
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Comment on The Traitors - What a fun game show in ~tv
pridefulofbeing LinkReally enjoying it. Watching the US version currently. It’s such a great mix of social psychology experiment and drama.Really enjoying it. Watching the US version currently. It’s such a great mix of social psychology experiment and drama.
Pets are literally emotional and social supports de facto. Otherwise, we wouldn’t purchase them and maintain them.
I am not in support of ESA as a medical-legal concept. Distinct and separate from service animals that provide a clear therapeutic intervention to a health concern. Examples off the top of my head: smelling when someone is at risk of seizure, seeing eye dog, etc.