1. Monopolization. If you have become the standard, there’s no reason to improve.

2. Technological advancement. If the speed of new processors continue to double every year, why bother optimizing your program?. This pisses me off so much, games don’t look much better but are 4x harder to run compared to 8 years ago.

3. Cost. Having many programmers, and bug testers on payroll to improve your product is expensive. Massive companies are pennywise pound foolish and will hack and slash at their staff line up until catastrophe strikes (which usually only occurs long after the layoffs)

Theoretically, to produce the happiest and healthiest humans, yes. In practice, NEVER.

Aside from near inevitable genocide of existing races, that would occur with the excuse of “purification”, there would be further discrimination against the “impure” populace. Immediate class division would occur between those who are genetically modified/improved, and those who were conceived naturally, without any scientific intervention.

Companies would only be willing to hire the “improved” humans, and the rest of us will be left to rot in slums.
It would be unrestrained fascism, scientifically endorsed under the guise of “improving humanity”. All calls from the impure and insignificant would be ignored, as they would be perceived as obstructing scientific and humanitarian advancement. I believe it would be amongst the greatest humanitarian catastrophes that could occur.

I feel bad that this post is being downvoted, as it is a discussion that needs to occur. Eugenics can be perceived as an advancement to human biology, but when considering human behavior, it would be a rebirth of fascism.

That being said, I would support doctors advising those with genetically linked, debilitating illnesses, not to reproduce. Keyword though, advisement, not mandate.

I never wear any sort of thick gloves, excluding gardening. I find that thick woven gloves only get your hands sucked into worse circumstances.

Been listening to all of Ronnie James Dio’s stuff. From rainbow, sabbath, solo, and some of his collabs. Also listening to more black sabbath in general. My favorites from them are still the dio albums and some Ozzy stuff. Tried to listen to Born Again multiple times cause its the mystical “black purple” collab but I can’t get behind Gillian’s vocals in this album. Love the instrumentals on “Zero the Hero” and felt his vocals worked best on that song. Sadly can’t stand the rest of the album.

I don’t think manipulating someone with the guise of a relationship is very compassionate. She could at least have been upfront about it.

As a guy who does woodwork, and other DIY stuff, I’d be terrified of wearing large earings if I were a girl. Heck I’m already terrified of wearing a ring.

Honestly I’m glad to realize I’m more normal than I thought.

I don’t think there’s any circumstance where “replacing” a dead loved one with someone similar would ever end well. Way too many expectations, and context the date would be unaware of.

I cannot begin to imagine the environment she grew up in, or if she’s actually neurotic. Where in the world do you learn of using direct painful stimulus as your “go-to” form of communication? Also massive red flag when people say “That’s how all men/women act!” In response to problematic behavior. I’ve gotten that from the most toxic people I’ve ever met.

I’m not sure if you were just horny, but kudos to being able to withstand that.

That fucking sucks. The Russian/Slavic community here (new england, USA) is very hospitable, and many Ukrainians and Russians moved here after the “special military operation”. The local bazaar was even handing out free care packages to displaced Ukrainians.

Any plans to move, or stuck with your cursed citizenship?

I have met some Russians in my community (MA) and they have all mentioned that they are scared of the censorship their relatives are now facing in russia. I remember hearing one of their nephews got a visit from the local police department for their social media activity.

This was at a local repair cafe, and I was sharpening tools. Got to see some cool old Soviet shears, scissors and knives.

I have so many hobbies I never bothered to look for partners. Literally single because I’m so dedicated to studying the blade, and that makes me laugh to myself.

Studying, blacksmithing, metallurgy, woodworking and kitchen knives. They are all related by the importance of a sharp edge.

How are things within Russia?

Anything by Erang. If you are into medieval mythical themed hymns.

Never have I ever been stung by a bee, wasp or hornet. I’m not scared of bees either, ill walk right up to them and check em out. I’ve grabbed bees and pulled them out of water, I’ve let them trot all over me and I don’t mind, neither do they.

Wtf?!?!

One method is gamifying to-do lists.

Make a bunch of to-do’s and add an incentive when you finish the list. Getting a treat, or a product or just a slack day to rest or free time.

First you need to deprive yourself of “luxuries” because if you have them before and after the task, there’s no incentive to complete it. Avoid junk food, mindlessly playing games or watching TV.

Slowly reintroduce them in moderation as you complete tasks. Give your X hours or game time, X treats, etc.

There isn’t a click sound or auditory feedback, but the fundamentals of an incentive remain for good behavior l.

This was done to some extent, slave in early america were bred like cattle for specific traits, primarily strength and endurance for tilling fields.