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  • Do themes not work for anyone else?

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  • Most of the options and layout are great and the scroll is very smooth. The only thing besides custom themes I would love is a long swipe in addition to each short swipe.

  • New to lemmy. Is there a version of /r/changemyview?

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  • There are 4 on different instances when I searched, the most active one looks to be !changemyview@lemmy.world

    I personally havent tried it but "be the change" you know? I didnt see a few subs I missed so I made them (different account). Start posting on there and maybe it will inspire more.

  • Lemmy app that works on older IOS devices

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  • Oh duh, you did say that. The only other thing I could think of is going to the way back machine and getting one of the earlier apps like Mlem or Memmy, or message one of the app's developers for a version that is compatible.

    The dev for Arctic has been pretty responsive and may be willing to help you out.

  • Lemmy app that works on older IOS devices

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  • Are we modern humans, across the board, enormous wussies compared to people, say, 150+ years ago?

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  • That's an interesting question. Many people are answering the question "Would people from 150 years ago think the quality of life is better" instead of "Would they think modern people are weaker."

    I think that depends on how you define "weak" or "strong." Physically, I think there is less manual labor needed, so in general people from the past may look at us as weaker. The understanding of mental health and resilience is lesser in the past, but if conveyed in relative terms, I do think they would see how more resilient we need to generally be to things now like doom scrolling and algorithms that we are exposed to in the present.

    Humans are pretty adaptable. Since we generally have more access to resources now, I would argue modernity has the side effect of hindering our sense of agency. Likewise, we are adapting different "strengths" based on the challenges we get in the present.

  • Failed Joke

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  • I think a better preface would be "I was going to say a joke about the postal service… But it always has a poor delivery."

  • Can't see post from lemmy.world

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  • They might be doing some maintenance because logging into my world account also gave me an error message.

  • How to get back into academia for a masters degree after being out for 20+ years?

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  • Most comments seem to be focused on the logistics of applying and financial concerns. Those are important, but before that I would strongly suggest you evaluate your reasons for doing the program and understand your commitment. For one, interviews and applications will want to know this anyway, and two, these reasons can be tested when things get difficult.

    A few insights: school has changed in the last few decades. Things are more lean and there is more expected from students. A big divide if you consider a PhD program is whether it is a researched based (eg R1) or teaching school. A research based school is more competitive and honestly feels like a business sometimes. How many papers can you crank out? Can you devote extra time to helping research professors so that you get better opportunities?

    There is a changing (and unclear) landscape of software. Sources libraries and PDF organizers can be helpful. Most the students I know are using some form of AI to read or write papers, and they make edits and such. There is ongoing debate on the ethics, but people are using it regardless. If the precedent becomes writing papers at the efficiency of using AI to structure the papers, the level of expectations again rises.

    Also be sure to have a support system in place. Things can get overwhelming and frustrating, and leaning on people when needed will be important.

    Start with really pondering your reasons for doing the program and see if a program would fit those needs. And it would be a great idea to reach out to current students at least a couple of different schools to get their input on how the program is. There is only so much you can gain from reading the website. If it is really what you want to do, start looking at the requirements and email the program director or assistant to see if you’re missing anything.

  • The Vatican unveils official anime girl mascot

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  • This is the onion-ness we all deserve

  • Not a book, but a podcast recommendation

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  • Thanks for the recommendation, I’ll definitely check that out! I found that when searching for “philosophy,” I get a lot of history of philosophy, and the ones that do bring new discussions are not usually picking themes that in all that interested in.

  • Literature @beehaw.org
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    Not a book, but a podcast recommendation

  • The Best Lemmy Client

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  • If you’re on iOS, Arctic made some big updates that make it arguably better than Voyager IMO. The biggest thing that got me was color picker themes, so you can literally make your own theme (and save and share them). Also the markdown is pretty great now. Voyager is still pretty solid and very good performance and features.

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  • That’s weird. Mine is loading posts from as recent as 2 min ago and I’m post from the app now.

  • Technology @beehaw.org
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    Do I really need DOCSIS 3.1 modem?

  • We’ve Got Depression All Wrong. It’s Trying to Save Us.

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  • I have to somewhat agree with the author. My experience and understanding of depression is that it is more of a (sometimes very persistent) symptom than an underlying cause. Ideally, we would all have the guidance to deal with depressing scenarios, but similar to dissociation during trauma, our mind defaults back to disconnection to limit the pain.

    I’m not saying this is every case, but I do think as a society we could view depression more as a coping strategy, and try to replace it with healthier practices. After time, it takes more time and effort and support to replace those coping strategies, but that is essentially what psychotherapy does.

    I think too often in the modern world people tend to just shrug and say “this is who I am,” instead of trying to improve their coping skills and quality of life. Like another commentor mentions, this becomes a feedback loop of depression feeding depression and takes immense support and effort to curve and should absolutely not be shamed.

  • Has anyone tried Proton VPN?

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  • I guess if the VPN speeds were fine, if there were drops in connection, and whether you can manually choose a location.

    Have you used the cloud service for photo backup? I currently have an iPhone and it sounds neat to switch to bundling Proton and dropping the iCloud subscription.

    I’d probably just use Proton’s mail app on mobile. It’s actually pretty snappy and intuitive, and it has always had the basic features I need.

  • Technology @beehaw.org
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    Has anyone tried Proton VPN?

  • Personal Finance @lemmy.ml
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    What has your experience been with a credit union?

  • Feature Request: Material You theme support

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  • I would also love a sepia color theme. Having a tan/beige background with dark brown accent colors would be really nice to use. I love these colors on reader modes in web browsers.

  • Dad Jokes @lemmy.world
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    My dad said he was boarding a horse

  • Which of the four Avatar nations would you rather live in?

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  • Yeah I guess they are generally more… grounded

  • Wisconsin @midwest.social
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    TIL Wisconsin was originally spelled "Meskousing"

    www.jsonline.com /story/life/wisconsin-family/2023/08/31/how-did-wisconsin-get-its-name/70726974007/

  • Best Android ANC earbuds in the near future?

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  • I tried some Anker Liberty 4 earbuds and have found the ANC pretty good. They do stick out a bit so lying on your side wouldnt work, but there are these smaller ANC earbuds from Anker that might be worth a try: https://a.co/d/ggtEPov

  • TIL of Waldorf schools

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  • Huh, that’s interesting that it was around the same time period. It also sounds similar, minus some of the mysticism and anti-science and more anti-government. I wonder if those students had better experiences. Again, I’m sure it depends on the specific instructors and leadership members at the location, since the curriculum is not centralized. I have to wonder if this could be an advantage to having more emphasis on the topics important to that community/region, as opposed to a generalized education curriculum.

  • Interesting titles

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  • What is the overall goal to teach them? Do they need to be journal articles? The most “grabby” headliners I have noticed are on marketing items. Especially if you want to appeal to a younger audience, you could screenshot examples from Snapchat tabloids. “Top 17 ways to get your SO to notice you more,” “Prince Harry did the unthinkable,” “How to instantly cut fat out of your diet,” etc.

    Their goal is to “hook” you into reading or scrolling or watching. Journal articles might do this on a much milder scale. “Novel method for disposing of plastics.” So you think: Novel? Must be revolutionary. Let’s find out.

    Idk I hope that helps.

  • Today I learned @lemmy.ml
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    TIL of Waldorf schools

    en.m.wikipedia.org /wiki/Waldorf_education
  • Humanities & Cultures @beehaw.org
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    CMV - “platonic love” does not mean “non-romantic”

  • Humor @lemmy.world
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    My wife and I were walking to the checkout lanes…

  • Nature and Gardening @beehaw.org
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    Looking for book recommendations

  • Mobile Wallpaper @lemmy.world
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    colorful wood

  • Dad Jokes @lemmy.world
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    Camper? I hardly know ‘er!

  • Mobile Wallpaper @lemmy.world
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    Mushi-Shi

  • Dad Jokes @lemmy.world
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    I used to be a standup comedian…

  • Chat @beehaw.org
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    What do you really enjoy doing?

  • Mobile Wallpaper @lemmy.world
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    399x846

    Winter Winds