• @moistclump
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    2410 days ago

    I wish I retained all the things I learn. I learn and learn and learn, but unfortunately then I forget and forget and forget. Leaving me with no knowledge about the wide array of interesting subjects I’ve poured hours of my life into learning about.

    • @[email protected]
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      1410 days ago

      “did you know that when it comes to x it’s actually a myth and y is how it actually is… Or wait is y the myth”

      • @moistclump
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        710 days ago

        Problem with watching so much QI is I can never remember if the fact was in the General Ignorance round where they debunk common misconceptions.

  • Rozaŭtuno
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    2010 days ago

    I’m in this picture and I like it. Please infodump me about stuff you’re passionate about.

    • @PriorityMotif
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      10 days ago

      You wouldn’t download a textbook on libgen

    • nickwitha_k (he/him)
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      510 days ago

      you’re going to need more than an internet connrection.

      Absolutely. Chances are that what you need is a library card from your local public library. When trying to learn more about graphene semiconductors, I couldn’t find the paper that was referenced in articles anywhere that wasn’t paywalled. After a contemplating for a while I checked my library’s site and, sure enough, they offer free, searchable access to academic journals.

        • @Omgpwnies
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          29 days ago

          If all else fails, just contact the authors, they are usually not restricted from distributing their papers, and many will just send it to you for free

        • nickwitha_k (he/him)
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          29 days ago

          The public library is also free and accessible via the Internet. And it has awesome librarians that I can reach out to if need be. Additionally, utilizing the library’s resources can help demonstrate their demand and justify budget allocation.

          • @[email protected]
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            39 days ago

            yeah you should absolutely support your local library if you can, I’m just an introvert who doesn’t like it

            • nickwitha_k (he/him)
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              29 days ago

              That’s one of the awesome things, at least with my local library, which is about a 5-10min walk from where I live. Nearly every service that they offer is available online, if you have a card. The card is free and the only time that I’ve had to go in in-person was to verify my address.

              While I was there the librarian even walked my through apps that are useful for managing digital loans, etc. Libby being the one most useful for ebook and audiobook loans.

      • @Crashumbc
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        210 days ago

        Hmm, how did you access the library’ site?

        • nickwitha_k (he/him)
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          210 days ago

          Through the Internet. I just needed a library card to log in, which I was able to sign up for through the Internet as well (did have to bring evidence of residency in to have it fully instated).

    • @tfw_no_toiletpaper
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      510 days ago

      Its probably

      opens first link about topic and starts believing all info

    • @Crashumbc
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      210 days ago

      Depends entirely on what you’re researching, and how “deep” you’re researching.

      “Just” a Internet connection, will get you extremely far nowadays though.

  • @ZILtoid1991
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    910 days ago

    That’s also how I develop stuff.

    Once I tried to look up how to exit a fullscreen mode under the Windows API, then I realized I haven’t even started cursor support, nor icons.

  • @AngryCommieKender
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    610 days ago

    I tell them, “I read. A Lot. Like 1,500 to 2,000 pages a day.”

    The post is probably more accurate.

  • sircac
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    610 days ago

    Those are a lot of things…