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I agree that idealistically on a broad scale the world should use nuclear as a tool in getting to a net zero energy generation. However, on a local level at least here in the US, I'm not sure that the political reality of building nuclear power is feasible. I also concur that more than nuclear plants are needed but applying that idea on a local level doesn't make currently sense for the US.

Since the US is, according to the Energy Information Agency, already at about ~20% for both Renewable and Nuclear technologies, I think it makes sense to push for whatever is currently the cheapest to displace the remaining Fossil Fuel power generation. While I am sure nuclear could be made cheaper here, I don't realistically think it will happen based on our current political reality. It seems slightly more realistic to me that Solar and other renewable energies will continue to expand.

Sounds interesting, I'll look into it.

Yeah, I am vaguely aware of the energy storage costs(externalities) that can be associated with solar and would agree that grids need some sort of way to have a baseline supply that should include nuclear. Do you have an idea or numbers of how much more expensive nuclear is vs solar and whether the solar figure includes it's externalities?

Cool, since its got a docker image I'll probably set it up for myself soon.

I was already aware of noted, but I'll look into the others. Out of curiosity what RSS reader(s) do you use? I haven't yet decided on using one.

I don't have a problem with nuclear energy other than that it is expensive relative to other technologies such as solar or wind. Maybe some of the reason it is so expensive is precisely because of the FUD the media spreads on the topic. I think new technologies that gain widespread use are often the ones that are most profitable so in that sense solar beats out nuclear.

media feeds on and sells irrational fear on the topic

Fixed it for you. 😀

One blog that inspired this post for me was https://www.ribbonfarm.com/. It is hard to pin down a single topic it covers, but I would say it tries to make sense of the ways people and ideas interact by breaking them down into different categories to understand how they think and view the world. Some topics include the social mechanics of the workplace and home, how people conceptually deal with the unknown, and conflict resolution.

Politicians in charge of these programs love to pretend they should be the arbitrators of who receives support when in fact support should be distributed as widely and freely as possible to the population. modern politicians are largely bought and paid for to give support mostly to those who don't need it instead of those who do.

Politicians are intentionally not well equipped to decide who is deserving of funds as should be evident from their response to financial crises like the 2008 financial crisis.

In addition to people somewhat naturally wanting to punish crime, A lot of people like to feel superior to others in any way they can. That way they can be internally excuse their own shortcomings.

Ex: I may be unsuccessful but at least I'm not a druggie, criminal, black, or a heathen. Too many Americans would rather hate and suppress someone in different circumstances rather than help them out.

Apparently, they are mostly absorbed from drinking water and inhalation in relatively equal amounts according to science direct.

Hmm, interesting regarding them coming from vehicles. As far as microplastics from clothing, does anyone know if they are absorbed through the skin? I would think they would only readily be absorded thought food and water intake, but I am just surmising.

I often see articles about the effects of microplastics, but I have yet to see or read about the best steps we can take to combat them.

Can anyone recommend some content that describes ways to reduce exposure or share the most effective ways there are of reducing microplastic exposure?

Seems like a good plan. I have been very impressed with your approach to administer ing lemm.ee.

Regarding the planned invite system, what would be the consequences of inviting a malicious user? I would think it would be hard to enforce any consequences simply because of the open nature of lemmy as an ecosystem.

The only issue I've noticed is #3 (tab management). Currently I use the Tab Groups extension to help keep a manageable amount of tabs visible and to help unload idle tabs from ram.

This is me most weeks. Thanks for the reminder to claim them this week. :D