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Human: How old were you starting your PhD? Assistant: 44

Human: How old were you starting your PhD? Assistant: 34

Human: (Ex)Roommate wants a restraining order against me because I got COVID? My ex-roommate wants to file a restraining order against me because I got COVID. For reference, I tested right before I came back to school (which was negative). My symptoms started in the later half of the first week of school. I told them as soon as I started feeling sickly and as soon as I tested positive. I came back from quarantine (I did half at school and half at my friend's apartment off campus) and the room was totally empty. I just found out she moved to the room right next door to mine. Apparently she doesn't feel comfortable being so close to me (?) and wants to file a restraining order against me. Is there any basis for a restraining order? She is trying to say that I "threatened her livelyhood." I was in quarantine for 10 days and my university as well as the CDC said that it can show in my system for up to three months after I got sick. She is trying to say that I did that because she is high-risk (I am high risk as well). She was also on a trip to Mexico and is blaming me for bringing COVID around her? Please help, kind of freaking out as I want to work in education. Also forgot to mention we live in dorms on campus. ​ Assistant: > Is there any basis for a restraining order? LOL no.

Human: (Ex)Roommate wants a restraining order against me because I got COVID? My ex-roommate wants to file a restraining order against me because I got COVID. For reference, I tested right before I came back to school (which was negative). My symptoms started in the later half of the first week of school. I told them as soon as I started feeling sickly and as soon as I tested positive. I came back from quarantine (I did half at school and half at my friend's apartment off campus) and the room was totally empty. I just found out she moved to the room right next door to mine. Apparently she doesn't feel comfortable being so close to me (?) and wants to file a restraining order against me. Is there any basis for a restraining order? She is trying to say that I "threatened her livelyhood." I was in quarantine for 10 days and my university as well as the CDC said that it can show in my system for up to three months after I got sick. She is trying to say that I did that because she is high-risk (I am high risk as well). She was also on a trip to Mexico and is blaming me for bringing COVID around her? Please help, kind of freaking out as I want to work in education. Also forgot to mention we live in dorms on campus. ​ Assistant: > Is there any basis for a restraining order? No.

Human: The academic job market has dissuaded me from a Philosophy PhD. Are related fields (e.g. sociology, political science, social work) any better? Are my fields of study too niche, interdisciplinary, and out of demand to become a professor with job security? I have a BA in Philosophy and Economics from a mid-tier state school (but historically prominent in my research area) and an MA in Economics from a heterodox department where I wrote a thesis on anti-essentialist (*i.e.* poststructuralist) Marxism and working class struggle. My interests are in broadly in Marx, continental philosophy, economic justice, and alternative approaches to community development. Despite always dreaming of becoming a philosophy professor, conversations with mentors and others tell me that's a bad idea if I don't want to end up taking whatever job I can find at a tiny rural school. Not that there's anything wrong with that; just not what I'm trying to achieve. My dream is still to enter academia and to be able to teach with some degree of job security and autonomy regarding where my family chooses to live. Would a PhD in a related field be significantly better than pursuing a Philosophy PhD? Here's what I'm thinking... * Economics -- My interests don't fit into mainstream econ *at all,* so would I be able to study what I really want to outside of a heterodox department? * Social Work -- Seems to be the field dealing most directly with community development and economic justice (applications of my current research), but I know nothing about it otherwise. * Sociology -- Recommended by my advisor, but what's the job market really like for someone studying critical theory and community development? * Political Science -- Political theory is a natural fit for me, but again, hardly know anything about the field and job market. * Specialized programs -- like Rutgers-Camden's Public Affairs/Community Development or Vanderbilt's Community Research and Action. How useful are these for ending up in a more mainstream tenure-track position? How can I avoid the job market hell all my friends are going through? Assistant: Yep. All PhDs are likely a bad choice for the job market. Do the PhD because you want the knowledge and experience, not because you want to be a professor. The chances of that happening (if you don't go to a top tier school) are vanishingly small.

Human: The academic job market has dissuaded me from a Philosophy PhD. Are related fields (e.g. sociology, political science, social work) any better? Are my fields of study too niche, interdisciplinary, and out of demand to become a professor with job security? I have a BA in Philosophy and Economics from a mid-tier state school (but historically prominent in my research area) and an MA in Economics from a heterodox department where I wrote a thesis on anti-essentialist (*i.e.* poststructuralist) Marxism and working class struggle. My interests are in broadly in Marx, continental philosophy, economic justice, and alternative approaches to community development. Despite always dreaming of becoming a philosophy professor, conversations with mentors and others tell me that's a bad idea if I don't want to end up taking whatever job I can find at a tiny rural school. Not that there's anything wrong with that; just not what I'm trying to achieve. My dream is still to enter academia and to be able to teach with some degree of job security and autonomy regarding where my family chooses to live. Would a PhD in a related field be significantly better than pursuing a Philosophy PhD? Here's what I'm thinking... * Economics -- My interests don't fit into mainstream econ *at all,* so would I be able to study what I really want to outside of a heterodox department? * Social Work -- Seems to be the field dealing most directly with community development and economic justice (applications of my current research), but I know nothing about it otherwise. * Sociology -- Recommended by my advisor, but what's the job market really like for someone studying critical theory and community development? * Political Science -- Political theory is a natural fit for me, but again, hardly know anything about the field and job market. * Specialized programs -- like Rutgers-Camden's Public Affairs/Community Development or Vanderbilt's Community Research and Action. How useful are these for ending up in a more mainstream tenure-track position? How can I avoid the job market hell all my friends are going through? Assistant: >My dream is still to enter academia and to be able to teach with some degree of job security and autonomy regarding where my family chooses to live. If you manage to a land a tenure-track job the first half of your dream is possible, however with the current state of the job market, the second is significantly less likely. I know very few academics who had autonomy over where they live.

Human: Why is skipping masters and going directly for a PhD so common in physics? Assistant: Outside the US progression is 2 yrs Masters + 4 yrs PhD. In the US the progression is 5-7 yrs PhD, Masters don't typically exist except as "consolation prizes" for leaving a PhD early. "Skipping Masters", as you can tell from comments is not really a concept and definitely not a "common" one either in Physics or out of Physics.

Human: Why is skipping masters and going directly for a PhD so common in physics? Assistant: I'm pretty sure it's impossible in Europe.

Human: [Star Wars] If Luke killed Palpatine, and joined the Dark Side then: Would Vader be the Master Sith because seniority, or would Luke be the Master because he killed the sitting Master Sith? Bonus question: What would Luke's "Darth" name be? Assistant: Darth Cestuous, because, you know.

Human: [Star Wars] If Luke killed Palpatine, and joined the Dark Side then: Would Vader be the Master Sith because seniority, or would Luke be the Master because he killed the sitting Master Sith? Bonus question: What would Luke's "Darth" name be? Assistant: Darth Sister-Kisser

Human: What is the worst job you could get as a mechanical engineer? That's the question, this is just background. When I was looking for jobs, I had a hard time finding a comprehensive list of different types of engineering under the umbrella of mechanical engineering with descriptions of work and work environment. I knew I wanted to avoid project engineering, but I inadvertently ended up doing exactly that. My job entails writing work procedures in an office. The plus side is I sometimes go out on the yard to view work processes, but I don't find writing procedures very fulfilling. I thought to myself, project engineering must be the worst kind of engineering. But is it? Assistant: Quality engineer

Human: What is the worst job you could get as a mechanical engineer? That's the question, this is just background. When I was looking for jobs, I had a hard time finding a comprehensive list of different types of engineering under the umbrella of mechanical engineering with descriptions of work and work environment. I knew I wanted to avoid project engineering, but I inadvertently ended up doing exactly that. My job entails writing work procedures in an office. The plus side is I sometimes go out on the yard to view work processes, but I don't find writing procedures very fulfilling. I thought to myself, project engineering must be the worst kind of engineering. But is it? Assistant: quality

Human: [Batman] Why doesn’t Batman as Bruce Wayne donate to Arkham Asylum so they can beef up their security? Assistant: He does. The inmates escape anyway.

Human: [Batman] Why doesn’t Batman as Bruce Wayne donate to Arkham Asylum so they can beef up their security? Assistant: There was literally a storyline where Wayne Manor gets donated for use as a new Arkham Asylum. Evidently it didn't do much good.

Human: I'm burnt out with the constant fires and problems with manufacturing. Do I just not have what it takes to be an engineer? I'm 10 months into my first engineering job and I'm completely burnt out. I got into engineering because I like solving problems. Running experiments, analyzing data, and making decisions based on that data has always come naturally to me. I just can't keep up with all of the issues I'm running into as a new engineer and in the last 10 months of working as a process engineer, there hasn't been one hour of one day that I haven't felt completely overwhelmed and in over my head. Every day I deal with new fires that come up in MRB and am expected to do these root cause analysis projects on them all. At this point, I have 5 long-term projects and about 8 short-term RCA projects that I'm having to juggle around daily manufacturing issues. I'm not getting anything done and upper management is getting frustrated with the lack of progress, but I'm just completely overwhelmed. On top of that, I was thrown into a new daily role of making formulation changes to our base material with zero training and no engineering passdown (I have an entire post about this already). Even when I can get the properties in spec, the operators are complaining that it isn't good enough. I'm trying so hard to get this figured out and in 2 months I haven't had one day where everything worked. Is it supposed to be like this? Am I just not good enough at handling the workload that an engineer can expect? I don't know what I'll do with myself if I can't continue to be an engineer, but at this point I just can't keep going. Did I really work so hard to get here just to fail? Assistant: Change jobs!!

Human: I'm burnt out with the constant fires and problems with manufacturing. Do I just not have what it takes to be an engineer? I'm 10 months into my first engineering job and I'm completely burnt out. I got into engineering because I like solving problems. Running experiments, analyzing data, and making decisions based on that data has always come naturally to me. I just can't keep up with all of the issues I'm running into as a new engineer and in the last 10 months of working as a process engineer, there hasn't been one hour of one day that I haven't felt completely overwhelmed and in over my head. Every day I deal with new fires that come up in MRB and am expected to do these root cause analysis projects on them all. At this point, I have 5 long-term projects and about 8 short-term RCA projects that I'm having to juggle around daily manufacturing issues. I'm not getting anything done and upper management is getting frustrated with the lack of progress, but I'm just completely overwhelmed. On top of that, I was thrown into a new daily role of making formulation changes to our base material with zero training and no engineering passdown (I have an entire post about this already). Even when I can get the properties in spec, the operators are complaining that it isn't good enough. I'm trying so hard to get this figured out and in 2 months I haven't had one day where everything worked. Is it supposed to be like this? Am I just not good enough at handling the workload that an engineer can expect? I don't know what I'll do with myself if I can't continue to be an engineer, but at this point I just can't keep going. Did I really work so hard to get here just to fail? Assistant: Start looking for a new job. Let your manager know that your workload is keeping you from doing a good job.

Human: Where is a good place to learn electrical engineering? I just finished my masters degree in mechanical engineering, but want to get exposed to more electrical engineering knowledge such as how to design circuit and knowing electrical components. Does anyone know any good content creators or services that teach basics of electrical engineering? Thanks! Assistant: mit open courseware they have courses on electric circuits, signals and systems, etc

Human: Where is a good place to learn electrical engineering? I just finished my masters degree in mechanical engineering, but want to get exposed to more electrical engineering knowledge such as how to design circuit and knowing electrical components. Does anyone know any good content creators or services that teach basics of electrical engineering? Thanks! Assistant: MIT.

Human: What are some of the best “inside” physicists jokes? Assistant: The student said, "Master, I do not understand the Dirac delta function." The master then slapped the student across the face, and the student was enlightened.

Human: What are some of the best “inside” physicists jokes? Assistant: Jackson

Human: Is it normal that a journal expects you to do the copy-editing of your accepted manuscript? The journal contacted me to revise my accepted manuscript to conform to the journal's style, and when I sent them the revised version (admittedly with many details not matching their style) they sent it back to me saying that it has this and that error, and after multiple revisions I asked them whether this is really my job and not theirs, and they insisted that it is my duty as an author. Is it common practice for the author to do the copy-editing with feedback from the journal and not the other way around? Assistant: Usually they send you a version with some corrections/clarifications that their copy editors would like, and they ask you if you have any other final corrections to make. Can't say it's always the case, or is the case in other fields though.

Human: Is it normal that a journal expects you to do the copy-editing of your accepted manuscript? The journal contacted me to revise my accepted manuscript to conform to the journal's style, and when I sent them the revised version (admittedly with many details not matching their style) they sent it back to me saying that it has this and that error, and after multiple revisions I asked them whether this is really my job and not theirs, and they insisted that it is my duty as an author. Is it common practice for the author to do the copy-editing with feedback from the journal and not the other way around? Assistant: I'm an in-house copyeditor for a few academic journals. I see many journals that don't provide such a service though. Authors often tell me they don't get anywhere near the copyediting service that I do in other journals they deal with. Many journals simply don't bother editing them at all (and/or make the authors 'brush it up' to their best of their ability before publication). Some journals also do what you say. I think it really just depends (and often comes down to money).

Human: What do you call this type of part? Hi, I'm an undergraduate student in mechanical engineering working on my thesis. Currently I thought of this design for these two parts to fit together. I'm in the process of looking for related literature for this concept of this screw-like design. Though, I only thought of it off the top of my head and I need a bit of help putting a name to this concept since I really don't know what this is called nor do I know how to describe this to Mr. Google. Design in question: https://flic.kr/p/2no8URw Assistant: Like a rachet mechanism

Human: What do you call this type of part? Hi, I'm an undergraduate student in mechanical engineering working on my thesis. Currently I thought of this design for these two parts to fit together. I'm in the process of looking for related literature for this concept of this screw-like design. Though, I only thought of it off the top of my head and I need a bit of help putting a name to this concept since I really don't know what this is called nor do I know how to describe this to Mr. Google. Design in question: https://flic.kr/p/2no8URw Assistant: Maybe a clutch?

Human: What are some examples of existentialism is modern media (music, television, movies, video games, art, etc.)? I’m doing a school project and I need to be pretty familiar with the source material. Therefor, I would appreciate examples that are overall well known or that I can easily research to understand. Thank you! Assistant: Bojack horseman

Human: What are some examples of existentialism is modern media (music, television, movies, video games, art, etc.)? I’m doing a school project and I need to be pretty familiar with the source material. Therefor, I would appreciate examples that are overall well known or that I can easily research to understand. Thank you! Assistant: Stranger than Fiction

Human: "How to work in academia and look after yourself" A talk I gave last week about well-being and work-life balance in academia Last week I gave a talk called "How to work in higher education and look after yourself" which was also called "How to be a future research leader and look after yourself" .... The talk was recorded and you can watch it here It's the second time I've given it, lots of people have told me it was useful for them. It's super hard for me to give the talk (it brings up a lot of personal issues with anxiety) so this time I recorded it so I won't have to give it again! It's got some practical time management, work-life balance stuff but focuses on thinking about the relationship you have with your work. I'm in the UK so it's obviously focused on that context. Assistant: As someone who has just finished their PhD and is a relatively fresh Postdoc, thank you for this, friend.

Human: "How to work in academia and look after yourself" A talk I gave last week about well-being and work-life balance in academia Last week I gave a talk called "How to work in higher education and look after yourself" which was also called "How to be a future research leader and look after yourself" .... The talk was recorded and you can watch it here It's the second time I've given it, lots of people have told me it was useful for them. It's super hard for me to give the talk (it brings up a lot of personal issues with anxiety) so this time I recorded it so I won't have to give it again! It's got some practical time management, work-life balance stuff but focuses on thinking about the relationship you have with your work. I'm in the UK so it's obviously focused on that context. Assistant: Thanks

Human: Wife had a brain aneurysm during surgery. Chances of survival and other questions. Age: 32 Sex: female Height: 5’2 Weight: 120 lb prior to pregnancy, unsure during pregnancy (was 33 weeks pregnant) Race: Caucasian Duration of complaint: history of 8 years but current complaint since the 27th of May Location (Geographic and on body): Hawaii, brain Any existing relevant medical issues (if any): had a stroke eight years ago and a small clot treated 3 years ago Current medications (if any): a seizure medication and a beta blocker (unsure of names) Include a photo if relevant (skin condition for example) Hello, it was suggested that I post here seeking a possible second opinion about my wife’s condition. 8 years ago when we were first married she suffered a stroke but made a complete recovery but was treated with a seizure medication and a beta blocker to prevent complications. She later had a small blood clot removed from her brain surgically with no complications 3 years ago. On the 25th of May when she was 33 weeks pregnant with our fourth child, she began experiencing symptoms that were similar to those of her first stroke with intense headache, numbness and had a small seizure. I took her to the emergency department and it was determined that she had a blood clot that needed to be operated on and that they needed to deliver the baby. They delivered the baby and transferred my wife to a different hospital where her clot could be surgically treated. The day before surgery she seemed normal. She was complaining of pain and numbness but seemed like herself still. She was smiling, making jokes and ordering me to go back to be with our baby rather than stay with her. On the 27th of May she underwent the surgery. During the surgery the aneurysm ruptured. It was a lot bigger than they previously thought. Currently, my wife is in ICU on life support. Her doctors say that most likely she won’t survive and that if she does the effects will be devastating and she won’t be the same. The chances of her surviving her first stroke were only 40% and the chances of having almost no side effects were less than 1% and she came through. She came through the second surgery with ease too. I guess what I’m asking is if there’s a chance that this could be wrong or that her brain could heal itself. I saw the MRI and I understand how serious it is, a large portion of her brain was decimated by the rupture, but I want to know if there’s any chance at all that she could recover from this. Can the brain heal itself from an aneurysm? I’m not ready to say goodbye to her. She’s so young and our kids are all under 7. Assistant: I am so very very sorry. I would get a second and even a third opinion. I am praying she pulls through .

Human: Wife had a brain aneurysm during surgery. Chances of survival and other questions. Age: 32 Sex: female Height: 5’2 Weight: 120 lb prior to pregnancy, unsure during pregnancy (was 33 weeks pregnant) Race: Caucasian Duration of complaint: history of 8 years but current complaint since the 27th of May Location (Geographic and on body): Hawaii, brain Any existing relevant medical issues (if any): had a stroke eight years ago and a small clot treated 3 years ago Current medications (if any): a seizure medication and a beta blocker (unsure of names) Include a photo if relevant (skin condition for example) Hello, it was suggested that I post here seeking a possible second opinion about my wife’s condition. 8 years ago when we were first married she suffered a stroke but made a complete recovery but was treated with a seizure medication and a beta blocker to prevent complications. She later had a small blood clot removed from her brain surgically with no complications 3 years ago. On the 25th of May when she was 33 weeks pregnant with our fourth child, she began experiencing symptoms that were similar to those of her first stroke with intense headache, numbness and had a small seizure. I took her to the emergency department and it was determined that she had a blood clot that needed to be operated on and that they needed to deliver the baby. They delivered the baby and transferred my wife to a different hospital where her clot could be surgically treated. The day before surgery she seemed normal. She was complaining of pain and numbness but seemed like herself still. She was smiling, making jokes and ordering me to go back to be with our baby rather than stay with her. On the 27th of May she underwent the surgery. During the surgery the aneurysm ruptured. It was a lot bigger than they previously thought. Currently, my wife is in ICU on life support. Her doctors say that most likely she won’t survive and that if she does the effects will be devastating and she won’t be the same. The chances of her surviving her first stroke were only 40% and the chances of having almost no side effects were less than 1% and she came through. She came through the second surgery with ease too. I guess what I’m asking is if there’s a chance that this could be wrong or that her brain could heal itself. I saw the MRI and I understand how serious it is, a large portion of her brain was decimated by the rupture, but I want to know if there’s any chance at all that she could recover from this. Can the brain heal itself from an aneurysm? I’m not ready to say goodbye to her. She’s so young and our kids are all under 7. Assistant: I’m so sorry.

Human: If my speedometer is lying, is my odometer also lying? In my car doing 98kph on the speedometer is actually 93kph when measured with GPS, this means the speedometer is overreporting by 5.4%. Does this mean the odometer is also showing a mileage that's 5.4% higher than the actual mileage my car has done? Assistant: Yes. Pretty sure this is why my Jeep dealer says they do free tire size speedo calibration on vehicles still under warranty.

Human: If my speedometer is lying, is my odometer also lying? In my car doing 98kph on the speedometer is actually 93kph when measured with GPS, this means the speedometer is overreporting by 5.4%. Does this mean the odometer is also showing a mileage that's 5.4% higher than the actual mileage my car has done? Assistant: Ehhhh. Maybe. Depends how long the wrong size wheel/tire combo has been on there.

Human: If you weren't an engineer, what would you want to do instead? Assistant: Two chicks at the same time.

Human: If you weren't an engineer, what would you want to do instead? Assistant: Woodworking

Human: Making duck confit - is it possible to (partly) substitute duck fat with something else? I'm making duck confit (4-5 legs) and I'm thinking about buying 600 g of duck fat. I'm guessing I will be needing around 1 kg of fat but since it's very expensive I'm wondering if it's possible to top up with a neutral oil without compromising the end result and the keeping qualities of the duck fat? Assistant: Lard is an excellent substitute.

Human: Making duck confit - is it possible to (partly) substitute duck fat with something else? I'm making duck confit (4-5 legs) and I'm thinking about buying 600 g of duck fat. I'm guessing I will be needing around 1 kg of fat but since it's very expensive I'm wondering if it's possible to top up with a neutral oil without compromising the end result and the keeping qualities of the duck fat? Assistant: Avoid olive oil, the flavour will be transferred. Poultry fat of some kind is your best bet, but pretty much any neutral flavoured oil will do.

Human: Help with name of engineering project management document? I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR THE ANSWER FOR AN HOUR, I CAN'T FIND IT IN GOOGLE. I'm trying to find a template of a specific type of document used for managing an engineering project, but I can't recall the name. The document is a set of tables were specifications/requirements (functional and non-functional) are named and explained, then you can add other specs or changes to it, or create new ones. All related stuff is linked between them. I know there's software that can automatically do this kind of docs, but I just don't know the name of them, or the software, or anything. Assistant: A Requirements Traceablity Matrix? you can probably find a good template on PMI.org. might have to be a member though

Human: Help with name of engineering project management document? I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR THE ANSWER FOR AN HOUR, I CAN'T FIND IT IN GOOGLE. I'm trying to find a template of a specific type of document used for managing an engineering project, but I can't recall the name. The document is a set of tables were specifications/requirements (functional and non-functional) are named and explained, then you can add other specs or changes to it, or create new ones. All related stuff is linked between them. I know there's software that can automatically do this kind of docs, but I just don't know the name of them, or the software, or anything. Assistant: DOORS - Dynamic Object Oriented Requirement System. It is an IBM product. We use it to create our Critical Item Development Specification document (CIDS). My workplace loves a good acronym.

Human: Which philosopher/s do you think are the most underrated? Assistant: Hans-Georg Gadamer.

Human: Which philosopher/s do you think are the most underrated? Assistant: The school of American pragmatism, starting with CS Peirce and John Dewey.

Human: I want to make lamb kebabs. What cut of lamb should i buy that i can cube and make kebabs out of? Assistant: You can do it with leg if you don't mind spending a lot of time with a knife--with lamb if it looks gristly it probably is. Try this marinade: 1/2 cup onion juice, one tablespoon black pepper, two tablespoons kosher salt, 3.5 cups milk. Marinate for at least two days and up to four. "Kebab" just means meat BTW, you are probably aiming for shish kebab. We use the marinade above for doner kebab.

Human: I want to make lamb kebabs. What cut of lamb should i buy that i can cube and make kebabs out of? Assistant: leg of lamb

Human: What's a cake pop without the stick called Sorry I'm not asking like an in depth question lol Assistant: Cake truffle!

Human: What's a cake pop without the stick called Sorry I'm not asking like an in depth question lol Assistant: Cake ball

Human: How to make an unseasoned roast chicken edible? My mother roasted a chicken thinking it was preseasoned. Turns out, it wasn't, so now we have a plain, unseasoned roast chicken. What should we do to it/add to it to make it more edible? Thanks Assistant: You could make chicken salad, curry, pasta (my mom makes one with tortellini, Alfredo, pesto, cheese it would be really good in that or some other creamy pasta), sandwiches, enchiladas, wraps, soup. As someone else suggested, make stock with the bones when it’s gone. As long as you shred/slice it and use it with something saucy or add seasoning it’ll be fine. Just make sure you taste as you go, you’ll probably end up having to add extra salt since the chicken isn’t seasoned at all.

Human: How to make an unseasoned roast chicken edible? My mother roasted a chicken thinking it was preseasoned. Turns out, it wasn't, so now we have a plain, unseasoned roast chicken. What should we do to it/add to it to make it more edible? Thanks Assistant: Peri peri sauce

Human: When seasoning fried foods, do you apply it before or after frying? When you are frying up foods, what seasonings are applied before and after cooking? Assistant: Both

Human: When seasoning fried foods, do you apply it before or after frying? When you are frying up foods, what seasonings are applied before and after cooking? Assistant: Yes

Human: Does this type of a hole have a specific name in English? it is used so that you can have longer bolts (better suited to dynamic stresses) and that you don't need to make a very long thread if it's not needed. it is basically only slightly larger then the thread and drilled (118deg at the end), not milled. does it have any name like counterbore, countersink etc. (i know already that those aren't it). http://imgur.com/a/RgxO1 it's not used for tolerance bolts (for shear stresses), but with ordinary din 912 for example (standard hex, socket head bolts). The DIA 14 hole is there just so that you don't have to drill 70mm od M12 thread. Assistant: In conversation, you'd say to the machinist making this: I need a thru hole, drilled and tapped for a M12 screw with a 14 mm dia coubterbore. You'd also say 'I'm sorry for leaving the counterbore depth off the print'

Human: Does this type of a hole have a specific name in English? it is used so that you can have longer bolts (better suited to dynamic stresses) and that you don't need to make a very long thread if it's not needed. it is basically only slightly larger then the thread and drilled (118deg at the end), not milled. does it have any name like counterbore, countersink etc. (i know already that those aren't it). http://imgur.com/a/RgxO1 it's not used for tolerance bolts (for shear stresses), but with ordinary din 912 for example (standard hex, socket head bolts). The DIA 14 hole is there just so that you don't have to drill 70mm od M12 thread. Assistant: Deep counterdrilled?

Human: Can you recommend me any book that explains chemistry of cooking? Assistant: Ratio by Michael Ruhlman is one I would definitely have on hand. From the intro of the app: "Ratios are the starting point from which a thousand variations begin.A culinary ratio is simply a proportion of one ingredient relative to another. A custard is 2 parts liquid, 1 part egg. Pasta dough is 3 parts flour, 2 parts egg. Bread is 5 parts flour, 3 parts water. When you know a culinary ratio, it’s not like knowing a single recipe, it’s like knowing a thousand." This is one of my go to books.

Human: Can you recommend me any book that explains chemistry of cooking? Assistant: Anything from Hervé This

Human: [Spider-Man] is there a universe where there’s no Hyphen between “spider” and “man” so it’s just Spiderman? Assistant: Yeah

Human: [Spider-Man] is there a universe where there’s no Hyphen between “spider” and “man” so it’s just Spiderman? Assistant: There’s always Spiders-Man

Human: If you could make all undergrads study one topic or theory in your field, what would it be? Assistant: For engineers: public speaking

Human: If you could make all undergrads study one topic or theory in your field, what would it be? Assistant: Symbolic logic

Human: How do you make a graham cracker cookie attractive? Any idea's? I luv them ....but they look so boring ..... Assistant: Put them on either side of a toasted marshmallow and piece of chocolate.

Human: How do you make a graham cracker cookie attractive? Any idea's? I luv them ....but they look so boring ..... Assistant: Dip it in chocolate

Human: What is the best youtube channel on philosophy? Assistant: https://www.youtube.com/user/WirelessPhilosophy

Human: What is the best youtube channel on philosophy? Assistant: https://www.youtube.com/user/carneadesofcyrene

Human: Is there a cheap way to transmit sunlight indoors? Basically is there a way to build a simple reflection system to direct light from outdoors and distribute it indoors? It's best described by the picture: https://imgur.com/a/QACgmAY Assistant: a skylight

Human: Is there a cheap way to transmit sunlight indoors? Basically is there a way to build a simple reflection system to direct light from outdoors and distribute it indoors? It's best described by the picture: https://imgur.com/a/QACgmAY Assistant: I've seen mirrored tubes, but they only go for a short distance in a more or less straight line

Human: If I needed to pump 12 gpm of water mixed with a LOT of rocky sediment directly upwards for more than half a mile, what equipment would be best suited for the task? So imagine that I'm pumping water that has a large amount of rocky sediment mixed into it, and I need to get it up a very tall building. What sort of equipment would best be suited for the purpose? And what type of pipe or hose would be best? I'm looking for a bit of math behind what force would be required to pump 12 gallons per minute of water straight upwards against gravity? Assistant: I second the diaphragm pump, if you have a compressed air available to run it. Water pumps are typically rated by "head", which is basically the height they can pump a vertical column of water. 12 gpm is not very much but the rocky sediment complicates things for pipe sizing. Without the sediment, 1/2" or 1" pipe would do it. The choice of pipe vs hose is more about how permanent you want it to be.

Human: If I needed to pump 12 gpm of water mixed with a LOT of rocky sediment directly upwards for more than half a mile, what equipment would be best suited for the task? So imagine that I'm pumping water that has a large amount of rocky sediment mixed into it, and I need to get it up a very tall building. What sort of equipment would best be suited for the purpose? And what type of pipe or hose would be best? I'm looking for a bit of math behind what force would be required to pump 12 gallons per minute of water straight upwards against gravity? Assistant: A bucket elevator.

Human: [Batman] Why doesn't Batman use his wealth to fund cures for villains like Mr Freeze and Clayface? Some of the villains are mostly motivated by finding cures. For instance Mr Freeze simply wants to find a way to cure his wife Nora of an illness and (some versions of) Clayface wants to find a cure for his condition. So why doesn't Batman use his vast personal fortune to solve their problems and thus stop them from committing crimes as they won't have their powers or for that matter won't want to commit crimes anymore Assistant: He has done so in some iterations.

Human: [Batman] Why doesn't Batman use his wealth to fund cures for villains like Mr Freeze and Clayface? Some of the villains are mostly motivated by finding cures. For instance Mr Freeze simply wants to find a way to cure his wife Nora of an illness and (some versions of) Clayface wants to find a cure for his condition. So why doesn't Batman use his vast personal fortune to solve their problems and thus stop them from committing crimes as they won't have their powers or for that matter won't want to commit crimes anymore Assistant: Well, there’s the simple fact there very well may not *be* a cure for them, and then the unfortunate reality Batman can’t help everyone. He can’t just set up a limitless fund for this stuff and tirelessly work for it. Plus while he wants to help them and does what he can, he still has to stop them from committing crimes and evil.

Human: [Matrix] When Agent Smith asked Neo why he continues to persist, was there any answer Neo could've given that was more infuriating to Smith than what he actually said? Or was "Because I choose to" the most infuriating thing possible for Agent Smith to hear? Assistant: This would work too.

Human: [Matrix] When Agent Smith asked Neo why he continues to persist, was there any answer Neo could've given that was more infuriating to Smith than what he actually said? Or was "Because I choose to" the most infuriating thing possible for Agent Smith to hear? Assistant: So Smith is essentially a slave in the first movie. He doesn’t have freewill. He can’t choose to stop doing what he does. Now I feel bad for him.

Human: Favorite mechanic on YouTube? I’m trying to find a good honest mechanic on YouTube. Do you guys have any favorites mechanics you guys watch that you might go to for help? Assistant: South Main Auto.

Human: Favorite mechanic on YouTube? I’m trying to find a good honest mechanic on YouTube. Do you guys have any favorites mechanics you guys watch that you might go to for help? Assistant: Vice Grip Garage

Human: Do British physicists call it colour charge or is it still color charge ? I am writing my internship report and as a brit I write colour instead of colour, but as colo(u)r charge has nothing to do with colour how should it be written ? As a different word or same rules apply ? This seemed like the most fitting sub for this partially physics question Assistant: It would be barbaric of it were "color"

Human: Do British physicists call it colour charge or is it still color charge ? I am writing my internship report and as a brit I write colour instead of colour, but as colo(u)r charge has nothing to do with colour how should it be written ? As a different word or same rules apply ? This seemed like the most fitting sub for this partially physics question Assistant: In general jargon words follow normal spelling rules for the variety of English being used, e.g. colour/color, flavour/flavor, hadronisation/hadronization etc. There's no special treatment for being jargon. However, proper nouns (e.g. names) should have a fixed spelling, imo. It's the "European Organi**z**ation for European Research" regardless of whether you'd use the spelling "organisation" elsewhere in the same text.

Human: Replacing coffee in chocolate cake recipes I’m making a cake for my sons birthday. After some internet research (i.e., Jesse Szewczyk Kitchn article) I’ve chosen to make Beatty's Chocolate Cake (https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/beattys-chocolate-cake-recipe-1947521). The recipe calls for 1 cup coffee. In an attempt to not get 20 munchkins hyped up on coffee, I’d like to cut out the coffee. Here are my questions: 1) what do I replace the coffee with (water, milk, something else)? 2) how do I adjust the recipe as a result (do I need to adjust the amount of baking soda and powder, do I add an acid in its place (cream of tartar, citric acid), or something else)? Thanks in advance. Assistant: Decaf?

Human: Replacing coffee in chocolate cake recipes I’m making a cake for my sons birthday. After some internet research (i.e., Jesse Szewczyk Kitchn article) I’ve chosen to make Beatty's Chocolate Cake (https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/beattys-chocolate-cake-recipe-1947521). The recipe calls for 1 cup coffee. In an attempt to not get 20 munchkins hyped up on coffee, I’d like to cut out the coffee. Here are my questions: 1) what do I replace the coffee with (water, milk, something else)? 2) how do I adjust the recipe as a result (do I need to adjust the amount of baking soda and powder, do I add an acid in its place (cream of tartar, citric acid), or something else)? Thanks in advance. Assistant: The coffee is for increasing the depth of chocolate flavor, to make it more nuanced and interesting for an adult palate. As the others suggested, try decaf. Alternatively, there are more kid-friendly recipes without the coffee. For example: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/17981/one-bowl-chocolate-cake-iii/ which uses boiling water.

Human: [General] Has there ever been a movie about aliens being invaded by humans? Assistant: Not a movie, but the Futurama episode “War is the H-word”

Human: [General] Has there ever been a movie about aliens being invaded by humans? Assistant: Enders game

Human: Wife (30F) COVID positive , suffers from asthma, 6 days shortness of breath with no relief, help! Wife (30 y.o), who suffers from asthma, has had symptoms for the past 6 days. We tested positive about 5 days and for the last four days, she has had shortness of breath really bad. She can't take more than five steps without coughing up a storm (dry cough) and if she speaks the cough is really bad, too. I took her to the hospital two days ago but they did not acknowledge the shortness of breath she has. They instead focused on the fever (bounces between 100-102). She was given tylenol/motrin and a pulseOx( i think thats what its called). Her SpO2 has been between 85-88 the past three days. She doesn't even eat much aside from yogurt. She's essentially bedridden because if she walks, she feels like she's going to pass out. Anywho, Im at a point where Im really worried, kids and I are recovering fine, but she hasn't gotten better. Is this relatively normal for covid? I'd take her to the hospital but they booted her after an hour the other day. No xrays, no supplemental breathing, etc. At what point should I take her to the hospital again? Any other remedies. Any suggestions? Assistant: ER ASAP

Human: Wife (30F) COVID positive , suffers from asthma, 6 days shortness of breath with no relief, help! Wife (30 y.o), who suffers from asthma, has had symptoms for the past 6 days. We tested positive about 5 days and for the last four days, she has had shortness of breath really bad. She can't take more than five steps without coughing up a storm (dry cough) and if she speaks the cough is really bad, too. I took her to the hospital two days ago but they did not acknowledge the shortness of breath she has. They instead focused on the fever (bounces between 100-102). She was given tylenol/motrin and a pulseOx( i think thats what its called). Her SpO2 has been between 85-88 the past three days. She doesn't even eat much aside from yogurt. She's essentially bedridden because if she walks, she feels like she's going to pass out. Anywho, Im at a point where Im really worried, kids and I are recovering fine, but she hasn't gotten better. Is this relatively normal for covid? I'd take her to the hospital but they booted her after an hour the other day. No xrays, no supplemental breathing, etc. At what point should I take her to the hospital again? Any other remedies. Any suggestions? Assistant: Vaccinated or not? Is the SpO2 being measured after a period of rest or after exertion?

Human: What the heck is Industrial Engineering? Can someone explain this to me concisely lol? Don’t quite understand what it is Assistant: professional Factorio players

Human: What the heck is Industrial Engineering? Can someone explain this to me concisely lol? Don’t quite understand what it is Assistant: Industrial engineers do not necessarily design products, but they might design the systems of conveyors and equipment that makes products. IEs also sometimes get the job of scheduling and tracking the construction of things, like airplanes. My IE buddy was part of the development of the GANT chart system in (IIRC) the 60s.

Human: What are some of your favorite non-textbook, economics books? Besides Freakonomics, I've already read it. Assistant: Thinking Fast & Slow by Daniel Kahneman

Human: What are some of your favorite non-textbook, economics books? Besides Freakonomics, I've already read it. Assistant: Economix a fun read

Human: do you salt your scrambled eggs before cooking? I see lots of conflicting info on this, just curious what others do in a professional kitchen. Assistant: Yes, it's fine. Ignore Gordon Ramsay.

Human: do you salt your scrambled eggs before cooking? I see lots of conflicting info on this, just curious what others do in a professional kitchen. Assistant: Yes. Makes the curds not tighten up and get as rubbery

Human: Are there different types of fennel seeds? I have recently been making my own spice mixture for Italian sausages, which I bring to the butcher to have them make the sausages for me. On my last two batches, I've noticed a much more pronounced anise flavor, and a much warmer, sweeter flavor to the fennel seeds. The sausages don't quite hit home for me like they used to. Is this likely just my imagination, or is there really this much variation in fennel seeds by brand or type? Assistant: The age of the spices will also matter.

Human: Are there different types of fennel seeds? I have recently been making my own spice mixture for Italian sausages, which I bring to the butcher to have them make the sausages for me. On my last two batches, I've noticed a much more pronounced anise flavor, and a much warmer, sweeter flavor to the fennel seeds. The sausages don't quite hit home for me like they used to. Is this likely just my imagination, or is there really this much variation in fennel seeds by brand or type? Assistant: To my understanding, all types of spices differ in taste/intensity depending on so many factors. I actually think the stronger star anise taste - which is also very sweet, when intense - is likely what’s making the sausages taste different. For star anise and cinnamon, I like to break them in an attempt to retain some consistency (since they come in diff sizes.)

Human: What’s the best way to reheat Chinese takeout like crispy sweet and sour pork? Assistant: Air fryer!

Human: What’s the best way to reheat Chinese takeout like crispy sweet and sour pork? Assistant: Pan fry it

Human: What is something you think you should've learned during school but never did? Recently, my parents' hot water tank went out and I went to help and got to watch my dad work on it like he knew everything about them and he works as a buyer and seller of produce and he knew pretty much everything about it. ​ I know the cliche of "Well you're an engineer, you should know!" but when it comes to things like this, I feel like I should know. He was talking about the thermocouple and I realized I'd never actually learned about thermocouples - how they work, etc... They were apart of virtually every Heat Transfer lab I ever had, but still didn't know much about them. ​ I only graduated last spring with a BSME so I know there is still a lot to learn but what is something we should all know? Assistant: FEA

Human: What is something you think you should've learned during school but never did? Recently, my parents' hot water tank went out and I went to help and got to watch my dad work on it like he knew everything about them and he works as a buyer and seller of produce and he knew pretty much everything about it. ​ I know the cliche of "Well you're an engineer, you should know!" but when it comes to things like this, I feel like I should know. He was talking about the thermocouple and I realized I'd never actually learned about thermocouples - how they work, etc... They were apart of virtually every Heat Transfer lab I ever had, but still didn't know much about them. ​ I only graduated last spring with a BSME so I know there is still a lot to learn but what is something we should all know? Assistant: Yeah I'm currently doing a sensors module and I find it very useful. I wish we learned about version control for software.

Human: For Those on the Academic Job Market This Year: How is it Going? How many applications have you or do you plan to send out? How is it going? How many shortlists/interviews/campus visits are you getting? What are your overall thoughts on this year's market? Anything to celebrate? We all know it's rough out there. Assistant: Basically the sound of your username being read aloud

Human: For Those on the Academic Job Market This Year: How is it Going? How many applications have you or do you plan to send out? How is it going? How many shortlists/interviews/campus visits are you getting? What are your overall thoughts on this year's market? Anything to celebrate? We all know it's rough out there. Assistant: I am on a faculty hiring committee right now (CS TT hire at a SLAC) and to be honest, I am rather disappointed in the number of applications we received. We are on the second round of interviews and have some solid candidates, don't get me wrong, but still. Makes me wonder if CS people are just jumping ship and heading into industry?

Human: PA] EEOC Says Work-from-Home Not Guaranteed as Post-Pandemic Reasonable Accommodation **EEOC Says Work-from-Home Not Guaranteed as Post-Pandemic Reasonable Accommodation** Sept. 10, 2020 By: Mark Blondman, Blank Rome LLP During the pandemic, many employers have permitted employees to work remotely/telework in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. As the incidence of the virus has subsided in certain geographic areas, employers have begun to reopen their worksites and have required employees to return to their physical place of work. In doing so, these employers have been met with requests from certain employees that they be permitted to continue working remotely, leading to the question of whether the employer is required to grant such a request. In Technical Assistance Questions and Answers issued on September 8, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) answered the question with a qualified “NO.” Physical presence at the work site is considered an “essential function” of many jobs, which, in some cases, was excused by employers during the pandemic. The EEOC’s Technical Assistance document states clearly that even if an employer is permitting telework to employees because of COVID-19 and is choosing to excuse an employee from performing one or more essential functions, then a request—after the workplace reopens—to continue telework as a reasonable accommodation does not have to be granted if it requires continuing to excuse the employee from performing an essential function. The ADA [(Americans with Disabilities Act)] never requires an employer to eliminate an essential function as an accommodation for an individual with a disability. According to the EEOC, the temporary suspension of performance of an essential function of the job during the pandemic “does not mean that the employer permanently changed a job’s essential functions, that telework is always a feasible accommodation, or that it does not pose an undue hardship.” While it appears clear that employers are permitted to reinstitute the requirement that employees return to the worksite, the EEOC’s Technical Assistance does not suggest that all requests for continued telework can be summarily denied. Not surprisingly, the EEOC states that, while an employer is not restrained from restoring all of the employee’s essential functions when it restores a prior work arrangement, it must still “evaluat[e] any requests for continued or new accommodations [including telework] under the usual ADA rules.” The text of the EEOC’s Technical Assistance relating to continued teleworking can be read at section D.15 in the “Reasonable Accommodation” section of [What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws. We are not surprised that the EEOC has taken this position on continued teleworking. Employers can expect employees to return to the worksite upon request but must engage in the “interactive process” when faced with a disability-related request for an accommodation and must be prepared to articulate a business rationale for making physical presence at work an ”essential function,” especially when the employee was permitted to work remotely during the pandemic. Original article can be found HERE Assistant: Yes please sticky

Human: PA] EEOC Says Work-from-Home Not Guaranteed as Post-Pandemic Reasonable Accommodation **EEOC Says Work-from-Home Not Guaranteed as Post-Pandemic Reasonable Accommodation** Sept. 10, 2020 By: Mark Blondman, Blank Rome LLP During the pandemic, many employers have permitted employees to work remotely/telework in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. As the incidence of the virus has subsided in certain geographic areas, employers have begun to reopen their worksites and have required employees to return to their physical place of work. In doing so, these employers have been met with requests from certain employees that they be permitted to continue working remotely, leading to the question of whether the employer is required to grant such a request. In Technical Assistance Questions and Answers issued on September 8, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) answered the question with a qualified “NO.” Physical presence at the work site is considered an “essential function” of many jobs, which, in some cases, was excused by employers during the pandemic. The EEOC’s Technical Assistance document states clearly that even if an employer is permitting telework to employees because of COVID-19 and is choosing to excuse an employee from performing one or more essential functions, then a request—after the workplace reopens—to continue telework as a reasonable accommodation does not have to be granted if it requires continuing to excuse the employee from performing an essential function. The ADA [(Americans with Disabilities Act)] never requires an employer to eliminate an essential function as an accommodation for an individual with a disability. According to the EEOC, the temporary suspension of performance of an essential function of the job during the pandemic “does not mean that the employer permanently changed a job’s essential functions, that telework is always a feasible accommodation, or that it does not pose an undue hardship.” While it appears clear that employers are permitted to reinstitute the requirement that employees return to the worksite, the EEOC’s Technical Assistance does not suggest that all requests for continued telework can be summarily denied. Not surprisingly, the EEOC states that, while an employer is not restrained from restoring all of the employee’s essential functions when it restores a prior work arrangement, it must still “evaluat[e] any requests for continued or new accommodations [including telework] under the usual ADA rules.” The text of the EEOC’s Technical Assistance relating to continued teleworking can be read at section D.15 in the “Reasonable Accommodation” section of [What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws. We are not surprised that the EEOC has taken this position on continued teleworking. Employers can expect employees to return to the worksite upon request but must engage in the “interactive process” when faced with a disability-related request for an accommodation and must be prepared to articulate a business rationale for making physical presence at work an ”essential function,” especially when the employee was permitted to work remotely during the pandemic. Original article can be found HERE Assistant: Nice - thanks for sharing

Human: Drug tests for engineers (specifically internships) TL;DR in the aero/mech realm what can I expect as far as drug tests and their results. (Sorry if this violates sub rules I’m new to this) I am looking for a career in aerodynamics. I am currently an aerospace engineer at a very respected university and have a history of using a very common illegal drug that could be legalized in the future (THC). I do not necessarily want to work in the aerospace engineering industry but something in that realm. I have stopped using this substance in hopes of getting an internship/ career in the industry however still have concerns about my previous use. I 100% can pass any kind of drug test I could have to take (urine or hair) but I have heard about government clearances asking about substance use in the past two years and I would have to answer truthfully about that. Do you have any tips about what kinds of internships / jobs I should look for in order to avoid this? Also, what would happen if I were to say I had used an illegal substance (THC) in the past two years in this situation? Also, what would happen to me if I were to fail this kind of clearance check (IE: being put in a registry where it would hinder me from getting other jobs/internships). I have never used any other illicit substances and really just want to make a career out of my degree. Thank you very much for any input -a hopeful future engineer. Assistant: Those “have you taken drugs in the past 2 years questions” are when you’re applying to top secret status… and you do not lie. They know the answer already, and they don’t care about weed if your done with it That being said I’ve worked in aerospace (non top secret) and I smoke weed every day. Its nbd so long as you keep your house in order

Human: Drug tests for engineers (specifically internships) TL;DR in the aero/mech realm what can I expect as far as drug tests and their results. (Sorry if this violates sub rules I’m new to this) I am looking for a career in aerodynamics. I am currently an aerospace engineer at a very respected university and have a history of using a very common illegal drug that could be legalized in the future (THC). I do not necessarily want to work in the aerospace engineering industry but something in that realm. I have stopped using this substance in hopes of getting an internship/ career in the industry however still have concerns about my previous use. I 100% can pass any kind of drug test I could have to take (urine or hair) but I have heard about government clearances asking about substance use in the past two years and I would have to answer truthfully about that. Do you have any tips about what kinds of internships / jobs I should look for in order to avoid this? Also, what would happen if I were to say I had used an illegal substance (THC) in the past two years in this situation? Also, what would happen to me if I were to fail this kind of clearance check (IE: being put in a registry where it would hinder me from getting other jobs/internships). I have never used any other illicit substances and really just want to make a career out of my degree. Thank you very much for any input -a hopeful future engineer. Assistant: Just don’t

Human: Is there a standard for the precision of Pi? … specifically in relation to mechanical, civil, and architectural engineering. As well as CAD. Assistant: For good measure I always use 3.1415926535897932384626433832795028841971 693993751058209749445923078164062862089986280348253421170679.

Human: Is there a standard for the precision of Pi? … specifically in relation to mechanical, civil, and architectural engineering. As well as CAD. Assistant: Whatever significant digits the rest of your numbers are precise to. No reason to have 50 digits of pi if you’re using a tape measure for everything else. 3 sig figs if using a micrometer, etc. companies usually have standard for various tolerances

Human: How do you switch off your brain and resist the constant urge to be productive in your free time? For context, I recently finished a PhD in a subject I absolutely love and my graduate studies went really well, but I am frustrated with the academic lifestyle and moving to industry. But all those years in grad school, I developed unhealthy feelings of guilt any time I wasn't trying to "get ahead" somehow in my spare time. Even after finishing the PhD and having some free time on my hands, I can't switch off. I constantly feel the need to be learning something new or doing something productive, and it causes me a ton of stress, guilt and anxiety if I don't. I learned to live with it during grad school, but I'm surprised to find it still gets to me. How do you guys switch that part of your brain off? Assistant: I learned a trick in grad school that helps. If I put my leisure activities of choice in my to-do list, right alongside my work goals, then it's still something to check off. This helps me remember to see those activities as also required. So I check off yoga, bike rides, walks, video games, reading for fun, etc. This has helped me immensely. Good luck!

Human: How do you switch off your brain and resist the constant urge to be productive in your free time? For context, I recently finished a PhD in a subject I absolutely love and my graduate studies went really well, but I am frustrated with the academic lifestyle and moving to industry. But all those years in grad school, I developed unhealthy feelings of guilt any time I wasn't trying to "get ahead" somehow in my spare time. Even after finishing the PhD and having some free time on my hands, I can't switch off. I constantly feel the need to be learning something new or doing something productive, and it causes me a ton of stress, guilt and anxiety if I don't. I learned to live with it during grad school, but I'm surprised to find it still gets to me. How do you guys switch that part of your brain off? Assistant: This is why I smoke weed.

Human: [Wrong Answers Only] What personal website to link to your department profile? My department gives us the option to add a personal website to our profile pages. Someone used to put a link to her online store there, and I thought it was both hilarious and awesome! I mean, the university has been exploiting our cheap labor, we might as well take advantage of their free advertising platform while we can! ;) Obviously I'm just indulging in some crazy fantasies here, but what else could we link to our department profiles? Instagram? A YouTube channel? A GoFundMe page for a "feed a poor grad student" fundraiser? Only Fans? ... I can't stop laughing at the idea of this last one hahaha Assistant: A fake web shop with listings for the plants, art, office furniture, etc from your department building/offices

Human: [Wrong Answers Only] What personal website to link to your department profile? My department gives us the option to add a personal website to our profile pages. Someone used to put a link to her online store there, and I thought it was both hilarious and awesome! I mean, the university has been exploiting our cheap labor, we might as well take advantage of their free advertising platform while we can! ;) Obviously I'm just indulging in some crazy fantasies here, but what else could we link to our department profiles? Instagram? A YouTube channel? A GoFundMe page for a "feed a poor grad student" fundraiser? Only Fans? ... I can't stop laughing at the idea of this last one hahaha Assistant: Set up a spoof website that looks just like the directory website for your page, except it's poor_phd_student's Evil Twin as the name, and everything else is the same except you've drawn a moustache on your professional photo.

Human: Update] ideopathic pleural effusion - hug your dogs for us Hi everyone, I recently made [this post about Rowan's ideopathic pleural effusion - see this post for all his test / vet information. I didn't get any responses but thought you might like an update. We seemed to be left with two options - exploratory surgery or stop treatment / put him to sleep. This was the hardest decision I have ever had to make. He was very weak and had been tapped ~10 times about every 5 days with fibrin build up starting to become a real issue. He had a feeding tube installed at his last surgery and hadn't eaten on his own since Monday. He was even struggling to keep the feeding tube food down. The chances of us fining something treatable during exploratory surgery were so low at this point, and we weren't sure if he'd even survive the surgery. He had two CT scans that were clear. Last night we put him to sleep surrounded by his mom (me), dad, and pup sister. He died peacefully and comfortably in his bed. We had spent the day playing with all his favorite toys that he hadn't been allowed to play with in weeks (due to keeping him calm). We stopped at Starbucks for a puppaccino. We went to the park across the street and sat and smelled all the smells and listened to the kids and enjoyed the weather. We also cooked him a nice rare steak and he ate on his own for the first time in 4 days. He will be missed so incredibly much. We are doing a necropsy to try to figure out the cause of his pleural effusion. I hope we can tell his doctors and they can maybe help another dog with the same symptoms in the future. Hold your dogs tight and give them extra love from us. Assistant: Sorry to hear that. Consider posting to /r/petloss if you would like to talk about it.

Human: Update] ideopathic pleural effusion - hug your dogs for us Hi everyone, I recently made [this post about Rowan's ideopathic pleural effusion - see this post for all his test / vet information. I didn't get any responses but thought you might like an update. We seemed to be left with two options - exploratory surgery or stop treatment / put him to sleep. This was the hardest decision I have ever had to make. He was very weak and had been tapped ~10 times about every 5 days with fibrin build up starting to become a real issue. He had a feeding tube installed at his last surgery and hadn't eaten on his own since Monday. He was even struggling to keep the feeding tube food down. The chances of us fining something treatable during exploratory surgery were so low at this point, and we weren't sure if he'd even survive the surgery. He had two CT scans that were clear. Last night we put him to sleep surrounded by his mom (me), dad, and pup sister. He died peacefully and comfortably in his bed. We had spent the day playing with all his favorite toys that he hadn't been allowed to play with in weeks (due to keeping him calm). We stopped at Starbucks for a puppaccino. We went to the park across the street and sat and smelled all the smells and listened to the kids and enjoyed the weather. We also cooked him a nice rare steak and he ate on his own for the first time in 4 days. He will be missed so incredibly much. We are doing a necropsy to try to figure out the cause of his pleural effusion. I hope we can tell his doctors and they can maybe help another dog with the same symptoms in the future. Hold your dogs tight and give them extra love from us. Assistant: Im sorry for your loss

Human: Why is my chicken stock like jelly? I made chicken stock two days ago and it is almost exactly the texture of jelly. I left it in the fridge for these two days before I went to use it. It was cooled in a water bath before going in the fridge and has now gone slightly grey too. It tasted and looked fine before cooking. Thank you :). Assistant: Youre good! The reason why it’s jelly like is because of the collagen. You have zero worries and sleep well tonight knowing your stock is perfect. Here’s the best part though. You got all HACCP on it and cooled it before putting it in the fridge so as not to drop the temp in your fridge which makes you even more gangster. You did well and now you get to reap what you sewed. Enjoy!!!

Human: Why is my chicken stock like jelly? I made chicken stock two days ago and it is almost exactly the texture of jelly. I left it in the fridge for these two days before I went to use it. It was cooled in a water bath before going in the fridge and has now gone slightly grey too. It tasted and looked fine before cooking. Thank you :). Assistant: because you did everything **RIGHT!**

Human: Best mechanical way to hold a sliding door open for the day and close it at night? My friends and I are making an Arduino controlled automated chicken coop for one of my friends, with a sliding door that opens at sunrise and closes at sunset. Our original idea was to use a stepper motor with a winch to raise the door, hold it during the day, and close it at sunset. We found out that this was quite an inefficient solution, since the stepper motor constantly draws current while holding the door open, which drains the battery which is operating it very quickly. We wanted to use a battery because the power tends to go out a couple times a year in his neighborhood, but connecting the motor to an outlet is still an option. However, ideally, we could find a simple solution in which both the open and close states do not require power, and power is only used to move the door open and closed. This would greatly reduce power consumption and would allow us to continue using a battery. Any suggestions are welcome. We would prefer if the door would stay as a vertical sliding door, since we have already built it, but if a horizontal sliding door or a swinging door are significantly better, then we can do that instead. Assistant: One thing to keep in mind is predator-proofness of your mechanism. Raccoons and the like are very nimble and strong. Perhaps could include a simple hidden latch that is shut as part of the automated door-closing.

Human: Best mechanical way to hold a sliding door open for the day and close it at night? My friends and I are making an Arduino controlled automated chicken coop for one of my friends, with a sliding door that opens at sunrise and closes at sunset. Our original idea was to use a stepper motor with a winch to raise the door, hold it during the day, and close it at sunset. We found out that this was quite an inefficient solution, since the stepper motor constantly draws current while holding the door open, which drains the battery which is operating it very quickly. We wanted to use a battery because the power tends to go out a couple times a year in his neighborhood, but connecting the motor to an outlet is still an option. However, ideally, we could find a simple solution in which both the open and close states do not require power, and power is only used to move the door open and closed. This would greatly reduce power consumption and would allow us to continue using a battery. Any suggestions are welcome. We would prefer if the door would stay as a vertical sliding door, since we have already built it, but if a horizontal sliding door or a swinging door are significantly better, then we can do that instead. Assistant: Assuming you're looking for something that's reliable, and will work without endless tinkering, a linear actuator (like /u/jadedanemone said) is a really straightforward solution. They'll hold position without power. They have built-in end stops, so you're not going to burn it out if the arduino flakes out. My only concern would be that many of them are capable of pretty hefty forces: you may wind up with a chicken guillotine.

Human: When cooking and draining ground meat, how much fat are we actually removing from the dish? Just curious, I cooked down and drained 85/15 beef and managed to soak several paper towels while draining it. That said, it's all fat that's being removed, correct? If so...how much can we reasonably assume is being removed? 25%.....50%? Assistant: About 5% of the fat, and 20% of the moisture, is being lost, according to USDA ARS "Cooking Yield Data for Meat and Poultry" - Scroll down to page 27 of this PDF for the chart https://www.ars.usda.gov/ARSUserFiles/80400525/data/retn/usda\_cookingyields\_meatpoultry.pdf. Page 30 - Beef, ground, medium fat (12%-22%), patty Broiled or Grilled. The Moisture % & Fat % Loss column is second and third from the right. Varies for other cuts of meat and cooking techniques.

Human: When cooking and draining ground meat, how much fat are we actually removing from the dish? Just curious, I cooked down and drained 85/15 beef and managed to soak several paper towels while draining it. That said, it's all fat that's being removed, correct? If so...how much can we reasonably assume is being removed? 25%.....50%? Assistant: Weigh the fat

Human: Employer requiring doctors note for every absence even though I have a disability that I have to call out for when it flares up, AZ I have a disability that can cause me to have to stay home. Employer is aware and pretty much has ignored my letting them know that I was starting to feel like it was going to flare (I can’t stop it, or prevent flare ups. I’ve tried for years). Now, after I had to call out, they are stating that I have to bring in a doctors note every time. Is this legal? Even if I provide proof of my disability and showed them it’s legit? Assistant: Do you qualify for FMLA?

Human: Employer requiring doctors note for every absence even though I have a disability that I have to call out for when it flares up, AZ I have a disability that can cause me to have to stay home. Employer is aware and pretty much has ignored my letting them know that I was starting to feel like it was going to flare (I can’t stop it, or prevent flare ups. I’ve tried for years). Now, after I had to call out, they are stating that I have to bring in a doctors note every time. Is this legal? Even if I provide proof of my disability and showed them it’s legit? Assistant: Oof. One of the few times OP provides the state, and everyone ignores it. Arizona has a sick leave law that prohibits covered employers from asking for a doctor's note for any sick-time paid absence of less than 3 consecutive days. File a complaint here: https://www.azica.gov/forms/labor3305 You should fully expect to be fired for "unrelated reasons," at which point you should consult with an employment attorney. Edit: this only applies if your gas station has 15 or more employees.

Human: I made a recipe for braised chicken thighs last night that came out amazing but very rich. It needed some acidity to it but I can't think of what to add. Suggestions? (Recipe I made)[www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/aida-mollenkamp/braised-paprika-chicken-recipe-1944278.amp] Assistant: I would try a touch of cider vinegar. It's not a neutral flavor, but I find it pairs nicely with paprika. Sour cream is another option, but that essentially makes it into paprikash.

Human: I made a recipe for braised chicken thighs last night that came out amazing but very rich. It needed some acidity to it but I can't think of what to add. Suggestions? (Recipe I made)[www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/aida-mollenkamp/braised-paprika-chicken-recipe-1944278.amp] Assistant: If you want to add pure acid with no other taste, buy some food grade citric acid in the canning section of walmart. But for that dish, I would go with tomatoes.

Human: [GENERAL] Has there ever been a time travel story where the main character changes the past and is completely fine with how it changes the present? Assistant: That episode of the simpsons that ends with bart, lisa, marge and Maggie having long snake tongues

Human: [GENERAL] Has there ever been a time travel story where the main character changes the past and is completely fine with how it changes the present? Assistant: Hot Tub Time Machine.

Human: What's this brown gelatinous part under my duck fat? I sous vide some duck legs for about 30 hours over the weekend (just duck legs, salt, and a bit of pepper) and poured out the duck fat afterward to save. Once it was chilled, there was this brown gelatinous layer underneath the fat. What is this, and is it worth saving? My assumption is that it's basically just collagen from the bones like you would get when you reduce a stock, but I'm not sure. Is this concentrated stock or something else? Assistant: Pretty much gelatin. Happens when you cook bone-in meat that still has collagen on it. Never, ever discard it because it literally is a flavor concentrate. Save it for other uses, like soup, stir frys/sautés, braising, etc.

Human: What's this brown gelatinous part under my duck fat? I sous vide some duck legs for about 30 hours over the weekend (just duck legs, salt, and a bit of pepper) and poured out the duck fat afterward to save. Once it was chilled, there was this brown gelatinous layer underneath the fat. What is this, and is it worth saving? My assumption is that it's basically just collagen from the bones like you would get when you reduce a stock, but I'm not sure. Is this concentrated stock or something else? Assistant: That my friend, is gold.

Human: What baked goods should you NOT use flour for and why? I’m trying to learn all about flour and I know that’s it’s for structure but I’m also confused on when to NOT use flour. Not like making a dessert flourless, desserts that simply do not require the properties of flour. I might be overthinking it a bit but I’m just trying to learn. Assistant: Torta Caprese. The "legend" says it was born when a pastry chef forgot to add the wheat flour in a chocolate and almond cake. It's not tall, it's lightly moist and crumbles easily because it doesn't contain gluten. And it's delicious.

Human: What baked goods should you NOT use flour for and why? I’m trying to learn all about flour and I know that’s it’s for structure but I’m also confused on when to NOT use flour. Not like making a dessert flourless, desserts that simply do not require the properties of flour. I might be overthinking it a bit but I’m just trying to learn. Assistant: Macarons?

Human: Could you make bao bun dough in a stand mixer with a bread hook? I'm lazy and want to make steamed bao buns. If it's just a bread dough is there a reason why I couldn't just do most or all the kneading in a mixer with the bread hook? Assistant: I'm chinese so I make bao dough quite often. The dough is fairly hard compared to western style bread dough, so yes you could use a mixer but it would put a lot of strain on the motor, so I wouldnt recommend it as a long term method. Bao dough is dryer as well, so using a mixer might not get all the flour incorporated as well as hand kneading. What I usually do is let the dough sort of come together on the machine, and then knead it the rest of the way by hand.

Human: Could you make bao bun dough in a stand mixer with a bread hook? I'm lazy and want to make steamed bao buns. If it's just a bread dough is there a reason why I couldn't just do most or all the kneading in a mixer with the bread hook? Assistant: Why... wouldn’t it?

Human: This is probably one of those stupid questions that everyone should already know, but what is the best oil to fry stuff in when breading things like cheese sticks and fish? Assistant: Peanut oil is great with fried fish.

Human: This is probably one of those stupid questions that everyone should already know, but what is the best oil to fry stuff in when breading things like cheese sticks and fish? Assistant: I usually use peanut myself. However it's expensive so sometimes I'll use a 50/50 of peanut and plain vegetable oil. This is closer to the generic "frying oil" you might find on the market.

Human: Do you guys have any good philosophical movies to watch? Assistant: Blade Runner (1982)

Human: Do you guys have any good philosophical movies to watch? Assistant: The first Spider-Man deals with moral motivation better than most films about metaethics. It deals with abuse very poorly, but its metaethical message is actually fairly coherent, which is rare. They haven't put it here yet but my fingers are crossed! Primer is also a fantastically investigative film that explores phil-sci, and is one of the things that motivated me to study phil-sci, see flair!

Human: What engineers build the most? I’m a sophomore in high school and I’m unsure about what I want to do with my life. I know I want to work with my hands and build things, and I have been leaning towards becoming a mechanical engineer. However, I want input from professionals. In your opinion, what type of engineer works with their hands the most? Assistant: Excel sheets

Human: What engineers build the most? I’m a sophomore in high school and I’m unsure about what I want to do with my life. I know I want to work with my hands and build things, and I have been leaning towards becoming a mechanical engineer. However, I want input from professionals. In your opinion, what type of engineer works with their hands the most? Assistant: I’ve been an engineer for a huge company, and you aren’t allowed to touch things, at least in a union shop. Since then, I’ve worked for smaller companies, and gotten plenty of hands-on work. I’ve helped assemble the prototype of just about everything I’ve designed for 30 years, now. And with most manufacturers that are small, if you are competent and willing, there’s never a shortage of field service issues to solve.

Human: How to dilute too much raw garlic taste in my yoghurt dip? I made a yoghurt dip (labneh) and it has too much of the raw garlic taste that my mouth burns. I have a very good tolerance for garlic but it’s too overpowering. I left it overnight in the fridge hoping it would mellow down the flavor a bit but it hasn’t worked. Any tips to salvage it other than diluting it(last resort) would be helpful. Assistant: Add salt and lime and diced cucumbers

Human: How to dilute too much raw garlic taste in my yoghurt dip? I made a yoghurt dip (labneh) and it has too much of the raw garlic taste that my mouth burns. I have a very good tolerance for garlic but it’s too overpowering. I left it overnight in the fridge hoping it would mellow down the flavor a bit but it hasn’t worked. Any tips to salvage it other than diluting it(last resort) would be helpful. Assistant: The only way to really fix over seasoning like this is to add more under/not seasoned product. Garlic is such a strong and pronounced flavor it's near impossible to mask it.

Human: Whole chicken in chicken noodle soup I really enjoy cooking my chicken noodle soup with a whole chicken, bones and all. I find it much more hearty and delicious. I am getting tired of fishing for bones at the bottom of my crockpot… is there a culinary fine mesh like material i can wrap around the chicken so that it catches the bones or something? They obviously fall apart and deteriorate after like hour 8 of being on the crockpot… if not, do y’all just use boneless chicken breast? Assistant: I’m a chef. Take your whole chicken, poach it (not boil! Poach) until the meat is done. Take the chicken out of the water, allow to cool enough to handle, pull all of the meat off of the carcass. Add all bones and skin back into the pot. Simmer for a few hours to make stock. Drain. Sauté some onion, carrot and celery in a little oil and salt/pepper, add back the stock and chicken and simmer to cook the veggies. Add a bunch of nice herbs, some cooked noodles, salt to taste, and you’ll be golden

Human: Whole chicken in chicken noodle soup I really enjoy cooking my chicken noodle soup with a whole chicken, bones and all. I find it much more hearty and delicious. I am getting tired of fishing for bones at the bottom of my crockpot… is there a culinary fine mesh like material i can wrap around the chicken so that it catches the bones or something? They obviously fall apart and deteriorate after like hour 8 of being on the crockpot… if not, do y’all just use boneless chicken breast? Assistant: Soup socks! I put all of the veggies and chicken pieces in them and just pull them out at the end. Still have to strain but way easier straining just liquid than risking potential splashing.

Human: [Star Wars] Where are all the aliens in the Galactic Empire? All the officers are human, the Stormtroopers are human clones, there's no alien representation in the fleet at all. Is the Empire racist? Assistant: Yes. Very much so.

Human: [Star Wars] Where are all the aliens in the Galactic Empire? All the officers are human, the Stormtroopers are human clones, there's no alien representation in the fleet at all. Is the Empire racist? Assistant: Is the Galactic Empire, a textbook Fascist state deliberately in the vein of Nazi Germany, who's soldiers are literally called Stormtroopers and whose officers are literally dressed in knockoff nazi uniforms, a racist/speciesist institution? No, not at all, what ever would give you that idea /s

Human: Physicists of Reddit, what do you do for a living? What exactly? What are you working on? Asking because I feel like Physicists (who are passionate and good) can really help the world move forward so would love to see if any of you are doing just that? Assistant: I write equations on boards and then sometimes I rearrange parts of the equations.

Human: Physicists of Reddit, what do you do for a living? What exactly? What are you working on? Asking because I feel like Physicists (who are passionate and good) can really help the world move forward so would love to see if any of you are doing just that? Assistant: Literally a rocket scientist.

Human: Why aren’t phd students paid more? This certainly isn’t for all disciplines, but I recently commented on another post and drew a correlation between STEM PhD students and college athletes… at some schools which receive grant money, this seems to hold valid parallels. The value of the grants these labs pull in is very much so like college football players/teams pulling in vast streams of revenue for big ten schools during their sports season through games merchandise etc… are discussions ever had about what’s fair? Assistant: Because at existing wages they get a surplus of applicants.

Human: Why aren’t phd students paid more? This certainly isn’t for all disciplines, but I recently commented on another post and drew a correlation between STEM PhD students and college athletes… at some schools which receive grant money, this seems to hold valid parallels. The value of the grants these labs pull in is very much so like college football players/teams pulling in vast streams of revenue for big ten schools during their sports season through games merchandise etc… are discussions ever had about what’s fair? Assistant: Also NIH grant funding levels have stagnated for decades, so the spending power is continually less than it used to be. Leaves little room to pay grad students more when PIs are having to tighten their belts every year as it is. https://drugmonkey.scientopia.org/2020/12/16/updating-the-erosion-of-the-purchase-power-of-the-modular-nih-r01/

Human: How do *you* negotiate salary? Assistant: I set up a meeting with my boss and lay out the list of responsibilities and achievements I’ve made with the salary data to back up that I’m underpaid, boss ignores the request for 4 months, I get an offer for 50% bigger salary (more than he makes) and leave.

Human: How do *you* negotiate salary? Assistant: With a counteroffer

Human: You win the lottery for 200 million dollars tonight, do you report to work tomorrow? Why or why not? Is your passion for engineering enough to keep you going? Assistant: Fuuuuuuck no

Human: You win the lottery for 200 million dollars tonight, do you report to work tomorrow? Why or why not? Is your passion for engineering enough to keep you going? Assistant: Nope. $200M is enough to "retire" in style. By that I mean, "start up my own company doing whatever I want and never worrying about actual profit." In other words, I'd still do engineering, but I'd be doing it in my shiny new 5,000 sqft fully equipped garage/shop/lab space on projects that sound fun to me. Business case? What's that?

Human: What are some relatively cheap V10/12 engines?(yes it’s for a project car) Assistant: Depends where you are, but ford and chrysler has v10s in their trucks/vans and uhaul trucks for a while.

Human: What are some relatively cheap V10/12 engines?(yes it’s for a project car) Assistant: Jaguar xjs but it doesnt make any power

Human: [MCU] When Thanos Snapped his finger in Infinity War, did it wipe out half the population from the planets he had already attacked before like Gamora's? Or were they exempted? Assistant: The Infinity gauntlet isn't a genie that interprets and grants wishes. It does exactly what you want and the mind stone gives you the intellect to really understand what you are doing. So it's entirely up to Thanos if he wanted to exempt those planets or not.

Human: [MCU] When Thanos Snapped his finger in Infinity War, did it wipe out half the population from the planets he had already attacked before like Gamora's? Or were they exempted? Assistant: I always assumed he did exempt them. I don't think he ever strikes, then strikes again. Just because he's the mad Titan doesn't mean he's lost all sense of fair play.

Human: Is there any left Christian philosophers I'm curious as to if there are any and doing some research about it I'm not sure where to start. Assistant: paul tillich was a pretty vocal proponent of anticapitalism and liberation theology

Human: Is there any left Christian philosophers I'm curious as to if there are any and doing some research about it I'm not sure where to start. Assistant: You could look into Simone Weil.

Human: [Star Wars] If traveling to Bespin from Hoth took Han and the crew a few months, they must have needed some kind of sustenance. How much food is typically carried on the Falcon and where do they keep it? Assistant: Do we know for sure that journey took months? I don’t think it has been clarified in either canon.

Human: [Star Wars] If traveling to Bespin from Hoth took Han and the crew a few months, they must have needed some kind of sustenance. How much food is typically carried on the Falcon and where do they keep it? Assistant: Not a problem

Human: Had a donner kebab today from a small family place. They served it with a deep red, spicy chilli sauce kept warm on the grill. I tasted a lot of black pepper in it but didn’t notice any vinegar. It was incredible! Any idea what it might be? Assistant: Maybe harissa?

Human: Had a donner kebab today from a small family place. They served it with a deep red, spicy chilli sauce kept warm on the grill. I tasted a lot of black pepper in it but didn’t notice any vinegar. It was incredible! Any idea what it might be? Assistant: This seems like a reasonable recipe: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/no-cook-kebab-shop-chilli-sauce

Human: What is the best alternative to "I don't know" in technical interview? Assistant: Be honest. Tell them it outside of your current scope. But have a plan for how to approach the situation... i.e. consult subject matter expert, research information, reach out to your industry network. Definitely use all tools at your disposal, no one is expected to be all knowing. Know how to find the information you need and use your resources. Never lie, and always be truthful about your scope of knowledge on any subject, humility is an important skill to learn.

Human: What is the best alternative to "I don't know" in technical interview? Assistant: There are times when "I don't know" is a perfectly reasonable question. One of the things I did when I interviewed developers was ask them how they would rate themselves in a certain area and then evaluate what their actual level of knowledge is. I'm going to keep asking questions until they hit their limit and at that point I'm going to help them along.

Human: [Indiana Jones] When and why did Professor Henry Jones Jr. start to bring a bullwhip to his expeditions? Assistant: He first fucked around with them as a young lad in 1912, having bumblefucked into a train car holding a lion; he successfully held the beast off but busted himself in the face in the process, giving him a lasting scar (prologue to Last Crusade). He also used one in 1916 as a slightly older lad (as seen in the Young Indiana Jones Chronicles).

Human: [Indiana Jones] When and why did Professor Henry Jones Jr. start to bring a bullwhip to his expeditions? Assistant: Good for shooing off dangerous animals.

Human: Do you keep a record of papers you have read? Hi, I am post-grad student in the humanities and a problem I have lately is trying to track down papers I had read years ago. I am wondering if any of you keep a record of papers you have read (with notes etc) and how you manage this - is there any good software? In the past I have just kept hard copies (or pdf files in folders) which periodically get lost/deleted/thrown out. But as I am once again struggling to track something down that I know I have read but can't remember when or who it was by, I feel that I should start being more systematic in my research and keep records for future use. But I am not sure how to best organize this so wondering how others do it. Assistant: Zotero. Open Source FTW.

Human: Do you keep a record of papers you have read? Hi, I am post-grad student in the humanities and a problem I have lately is trying to track down papers I had read years ago. I am wondering if any of you keep a record of papers you have read (with notes etc) and how you manage this - is there any good software? In the past I have just kept hard copies (or pdf files in folders) which periodically get lost/deleted/thrown out. But as I am once again struggling to track something down that I know I have read but can't remember when or who it was by, I feel that I should start being more systematic in my research and keep records for future use. But I am not sure how to best organize this so wondering how others do it. Assistant: My research advisor is trying to get me in the habit of keeping on central document for each project that has a list of each paper I read and a short summary of each. Because most papers in my field are online or in PDF, I can include links to the papers in this document too to make them easier to find. So far its helped a lot in keeping things organized and helping me remember what I've read.

Human: Maintenance man has been accessing my door/apartment without permission or notice (MA) I live in a new apartment complex with a lock system called Latch. It allows one to open doors via the Latch app, or with a door code unique to the person living there. You can also send a one time doorcode to allow access to a guest. It shows the history of when the door was unlocked by you with the the time and if it was via keycode or through the app. It also takes a picture each time for the outside building door, and for our apartment lock it only takes pictures of guests with their temporary door codes or failed attempts. While looking through the history just out of curiosity I noticed 3 separate days of a man unlocking my door all at times when I was either away or at work. It doesn't show a picture of him because he clearly has access and unlocked through the app on his phone. I never requested any maintenance nor was I notified of any need for him to access my apartment. I checked my lease and it does confirm the complex has to give me 24 hours notice unless an emergency and there were no emergency situations for him to enter either. I confronted the property manager and she stated that this maintenance man is new and maybe the first two days he mistakenly went to the wrong building (there are only 3 so it's not hard to differentiate the buildings). Then she said maybe she sent him to the wrong building. Then said maybe he never entered/was just replacing the battery for our Latch lock. She then changed the story to she gave him access/he can only unlock doors that she gives him access to that day. She never had a reason for the 3rd most recent time, and continually kept altering her story to defend this man. Because the app gives me his name, I looked him up and also found that he has multiple felony convictions, so knowing that he has or had access to my apartment and has been at the very least unlocking my door (and possibly entering) without our knowledge makes me very uneasy. Is there anything I can do? It feels like a total invasion of my privacy at the very least, and at most a breach of my lease if he entered without notice. Assistant: Call the police and file a report.

Human: Maintenance man has been accessing my door/apartment without permission or notice (MA) I live in a new apartment complex with a lock system called Latch. It allows one to open doors via the Latch app, or with a door code unique to the person living there. You can also send a one time doorcode to allow access to a guest. It shows the history of when the door was unlocked by you with the the time and if it was via keycode or through the app. It also takes a picture each time for the outside building door, and for our apartment lock it only takes pictures of guests with their temporary door codes or failed attempts. While looking through the history just out of curiosity I noticed 3 separate days of a man unlocking my door all at times when I was either away or at work. It doesn't show a picture of him because he clearly has access and unlocked through the app on his phone. I never requested any maintenance nor was I notified of any need for him to access my apartment. I checked my lease and it does confirm the complex has to give me 24 hours notice unless an emergency and there were no emergency situations for him to enter either. I confronted the property manager and she stated that this maintenance man is new and maybe the first two days he mistakenly went to the wrong building (there are only 3 so it's not hard to differentiate the buildings). Then she said maybe she sent him to the wrong building. Then said maybe he never entered/was just replacing the battery for our Latch lock. She then changed the story to she gave him access/he can only unlock doors that she gives him access to that day. She never had a reason for the 3rd most recent time, and continually kept altering her story to defend this man. Because the app gives me his name, I looked him up and also found that he has multiple felony convictions, so knowing that he has or had access to my apartment and has been at the very least unlocking my door (and possibly entering) without our knowledge makes me very uneasy. Is there anything I can do? It feels like a total invasion of my privacy at the very least, and at most a breach of my lease if he entered without notice. Assistant: File a police report

Human: My father is threatening my sister to shave her head bald for disobeying him IOWA So my mom and dad are not together. They have joint custody of minor sister (15YO) and other kids (6-9YO). My dad is super controlling and that's why him and mom did not work out. He is remarried for about 4 years now, new wife is okay. New wife spends more time with my siblings when they are staying with my dad than my dad does because he travels for work. So back in February of 2014 my sister dyed her hair purple with mom's permission. My dad flipped out and CUT her very long hair above her shoulders as "punishment." The joke was on him because she developed a taste for short hair (which dad thinks is un-ladylike). So a few days ago my mom gives my sister permission to get a new haircut. My sister schedules the appointment for when she is staying at dad's. She tells new wife/step-mom she is going to get her hair cut. She doesn't ask her for permission and step-mom doesn't require it, either. She gets it cut chin length, a little shorter than this. When my dad finds out he flips out, he sees it as her once again saying that this punishment she received back in 2014 didn't phase her. He is on the road right now but he tells my sister that if she wants to look like a boy he'll help her look like a boy and he'll be giving her a buzz-cut when he gets home tomorrow night. She says he sent her 3 different texts of really ugly women with buzz-cuts just to antagonize her. My sister has put up with dad's shit all her life, she's not going to fight him on this and she's probably not going to give him the impression that she cares, which honestly will only make things worse for her. I think it can't be legal for him to intentionally alter his child's appearance just because he has a maniac's ego. She had permission to get her hair cut. She didn't just up and do this. I want to call CPS, but I don't think I have anything to go off of. She is *his* daughter after all. Is there anything we can do here? Will the police help? A lawyer? What?? Assistant: Not a lawyer. To me this reeks of emotional abuse (and could it be argued that cutting someone's hair without their consent is assault?); why shouldn't OP call CPS? OP, are you a minor? Do you live with any of these family members?

Human: My father is threatening my sister to shave her head bald for disobeying him IOWA So my mom and dad are not together. They have joint custody of minor sister (15YO) and other kids (6-9YO). My dad is super controlling and that's why him and mom did not work out. He is remarried for about 4 years now, new wife is okay. New wife spends more time with my siblings when they are staying with my dad than my dad does because he travels for work. So back in February of 2014 my sister dyed her hair purple with mom's permission. My dad flipped out and CUT her very long hair above her shoulders as "punishment." The joke was on him because she developed a taste for short hair (which dad thinks is un-ladylike). So a few days ago my mom gives my sister permission to get a new haircut. My sister schedules the appointment for when she is staying at dad's. She tells new wife/step-mom she is going to get her hair cut. She doesn't ask her for permission and step-mom doesn't require it, either. She gets it cut chin length, a little shorter than this. When my dad finds out he flips out, he sees it as her once again saying that this punishment she received back in 2014 didn't phase her. He is on the road right now but he tells my sister that if she wants to look like a boy he'll help her look like a boy and he'll be giving her a buzz-cut when he gets home tomorrow night. She says he sent her 3 different texts of really ugly women with buzz-cuts just to antagonize her. My sister has put up with dad's shit all her life, she's not going to fight him on this and she's probably not going to give him the impression that she cares, which honestly will only make things worse for her. I think it can't be legal for him to intentionally alter his child's appearance just because he has a maniac's ego. She had permission to get her hair cut. She didn't just up and do this. I want to call CPS, but I don't think I have anything to go off of. She is *his* daughter after all. Is there anything we can do here? Will the police help? A lawyer? What?? Assistant: Not legal advice, but my SO's mom shaved her head as punishment once and along with other emotional abuse, really messed with her head. This may or may not be the tip of the iceberg as your sister probably doesn't tell you everything that goes on with her dad. I would tell her to refuse getting the buzz cut as much as possible and talk to a school counselor. If she refuses though he may show his real colors

Human: How do engineers stop wind turbines from spinning for maintenance? Assistant: Simple, you stop the wind

Human: How do engineers stop wind turbines from spinning for maintenance? Assistant: There are also hydraulic or manually operated locking pins that lock the rotor in place preventing it from turning. These are large metal rods that slide from the nacelle side into a hole on the rotor side. These must be engaged to allow physical access into the turbine hub.

Human: Someone tripped on my dog at a dog-friendly establishment I took my dog to a dog-friendly restaurant and bar and had a single drink with a friend, and while we were there someone that was on their way out tripped over/stepped on my dog in a way that caused her to yelp. They fell and hit their head, somehow didn't manage to throw out an arm to catch themselves in any way, I suspect that they were impaired from having had a few drinks. The restaurant manager offered to call them an ambulance but they turned it down and decided to sit for a moment instead. Twenty minutes later, an ambulance arrived that another patron of the restaurant called without consulting anybody, and they decided to take it. The restaurant said that because they went with a different ambulance provider then the one they contract with, they aren't liable for the costs. Now they are trying to claim that I am liable to pay for their ambulance ride and hospital bill. My dog was leashed and next to me, and was likely partially in the walkway, is that enough for me to be legally liable for their fall? Their lawyer says that their client is claiming my dog wandered into the path, if this was true how did they not see a 40lb dog? Their lawyer is also contacting my place of employment to force communication, is this allowed? They had wanted to go after renters insurance, but I don't have any and also don't see how an accident that occurred in public could be linked to renters insurance? Assistant: How do they know where you work?

Human: Someone tripped on my dog at a dog-friendly establishment I took my dog to a dog-friendly restaurant and bar and had a single drink with a friend, and while we were there someone that was on their way out tripped over/stepped on my dog in a way that caused her to yelp. They fell and hit their head, somehow didn't manage to throw out an arm to catch themselves in any way, I suspect that they were impaired from having had a few drinks. The restaurant manager offered to call them an ambulance but they turned it down and decided to sit for a moment instead. Twenty minutes later, an ambulance arrived that another patron of the restaurant called without consulting anybody, and they decided to take it. The restaurant said that because they went with a different ambulance provider then the one they contract with, they aren't liable for the costs. Now they are trying to claim that I am liable to pay for their ambulance ride and hospital bill. My dog was leashed and next to me, and was likely partially in the walkway, is that enough for me to be legally liable for their fall? Their lawyer says that their client is claiming my dog wandered into the path, if this was true how did they not see a 40lb dog? Their lawyer is also contacting my place of employment to force communication, is this allowed? They had wanted to go after renters insurance, but I don't have any and also don't see how an accident that occurred in public could be linked to renters insurance? Assistant: Which state is this in?

Human: Are there any philosophers that dealt with a lot of suffering/pain? Not necessarily those that wrote about pain, but those that had a lot of pain and were still producing philosophy, preferably not pessimistic stuff Assistant: Victor Frankl was in Auschwitz.

Human: Are there any philosophers that dealt with a lot of suffering/pain? Not necessarily those that wrote about pain, but those that had a lot of pain and were still producing philosophy, preferably not pessimistic stuff Assistant: Cioran is probably THE philosopher of suffering.

Human: Are there any engineers going through supply and demand issues with their companies product in manufacturing or sales? Assistant: My favorite ones are 3 days before a long lead is due to arrived being informed it will be at least 3 more months before it arrives.

Human: Are there any engineers going through supply and demand issues with their companies product in manufacturing or sales? Assistant: Average LT on ICs is 56 weeks bwhaha of course we're struggling with supply chains. I'm on the PM side of things so I get to see all of the horrible LT increases and massive PPVs to obtain components. Demand has also taken a massive downturn this first half of 2022 compared to 2021.

Human: What's the best daily for a car enthusiast under 3k$? I live in Florida so there's no snow problems. Looking for something fun Assistant: Gonna break up this circlejerk to mention that cars besides a Miata exist. You could get a Saab 9-2x for that money, which is a rebadged WRX with a better interior.

Human: What's the best daily for a car enthusiast under 3k$? I live in Florida so there's no snow problems. Looking for something fun Assistant: Miata. Maybe a ek civic coupe.

Human: Simple question for those that work in the food industry: how is it that I can order mashed potatoes from a favorite half fancy restaurant and they are always perfectly prepared ready to go? If I make them at home I quickly get them on my guests plate before they dry out or sit too long. A favorite local restaurant of mine has them ready to go and delicious at any hour of open business. Assistant: When you feel you’ve added too much butter add some more.

Human: Simple question for those that work in the food industry: how is it that I can order mashed potatoes from a favorite half fancy restaurant and they are always perfectly prepared ready to go? If I make them at home I quickly get them on my guests plate before they dry out or sit too long. A favorite local restaurant of mine has them ready to go and delicious at any hour of open business. Assistant: * Bake potatoes * Scoop out those potatoes (discard the skin) and portion out * Keep it warm or warm it back up in microwave * Ricer, then whip with butter + cream + salt + ??? * Serve Not sure what your local restaurant does, but that's how I did it on the line years back.

Human: [Scooby Doo] What does the gang do for money? How do they earn a living? Assistant: they solve crimes

Human: [Scooby Doo] What does the gang do for money? How do they earn a living? Assistant: Speed Force. Seriously though, I'm fairly certain that most of the characters are independently wealthy, but besides that, I'm pretty sure the gang takes on investigative work after a reward for information would be posted by private individuals or by the local police department.

Human: What can you do with broken cake? Hey folks, I have a party to attend tonight and was going to bake a cake for it, but it was a bit underdone in places so it's not really suitable. I'm fine with picking up a cake from a store, but looking for ideas on how to use up the properly cooked parts of this cake so it doesn't go to waste. This is an adult party but I'm also dropping by some friends with children, so either ideas for either audience are welcomed! EDIT: it's just a classic white birthday cake, coloured red/green for the holidays! Assistant: Trifle. Just break it up & layer with custard (or pudding), berries (or canned pie filling), and whipped cream (or cool whip). Or cake pops. Just mix with a can of frosting, roll into balls, chill, and dip into melted chocolate and decorate.

Human: What can you do with broken cake? Hey folks, I have a party to attend tonight and was going to bake a cake for it, but it was a bit underdone in places so it's not really suitable. I'm fine with picking up a cake from a store, but looking for ideas on how to use up the properly cooked parts of this cake so it doesn't go to waste. This is an adult party but I'm also dropping by some friends with children, so either ideas for either audience are welcomed! EDIT: it's just a classic white birthday cake, coloured red/green for the holidays! Assistant: Cake balls, rum balls, cake pops, truffles

Human: Which software do you use for drawing graphs? (without a function or data) Hi guys!, I didn't know how to put it at the title but I'm looking for a recommendation to draw graphs in an elegant way. This is an example that I think looks pretty awful and maybe was done with MS Paint. However the idea of that graph is what I need... graphs where numbers aren't really important. Any help would be great, thanks! Assistant: I use Inkscape for this kind of drawing

Human: Which software do you use for drawing graphs? (without a function or data) Hi guys!, I didn't know how to put it at the title but I'm looking for a recommendation to draw graphs in an elegant way. This is an example that I think looks pretty awful and maybe was done with MS Paint. However the idea of that graph is what I need... graphs where numbers aren't really important. Any help would be great, thanks! Assistant: Microsoft Visio

Human: I know there has to be something I can do with the leftover fat from my chicken stock. I have about 1 cup total. I'm sure many people here have made their own stock and you get quite a bit of fat that solidifies once the stock is chilled. The stock itself was put in ziploc bags in the freezer but the fat however has me stumped. Anyone have any suggestion for its use? Also if I am able to utilize the fat I will have successfully used every piece of chicken from my BBQ on Sunday. I saved all the scraps and trimmings and it's pretty neat to discover everything you can do with what many people consider trash. Thanks in advance for the help. Assistant: > Anyone have any suggestion for its use? Only hundreds of years' worth of culinary traditions. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schmaltz

Human: I know there has to be something I can do with the leftover fat from my chicken stock. I have about 1 cup total. I'm sure many people here have made their own stock and you get quite a bit of fat that solidifies once the stock is chilled. The stock itself was put in ziploc bags in the freezer but the fat however has me stumped. Anyone have any suggestion for its use? Also if I am able to utilize the fat I will have successfully used every piece of chicken from my BBQ on Sunday. I saved all the scraps and trimmings and it's pretty neat to discover everything you can do with what many people consider trash. Thanks in advance for the help. Assistant: Google "schmaltz", bubbelah, then freeze it in cubes and use it for everything Google shows you. You're going to plotz.

Human: What is the word for the process of removing meat from the fridge before cooking it? I know that "resting" is the time period after cooking and before carving/serving. I'm wondering about the time period before cooking, when meat is intentionally removed from the fridge early to allow it to come to room temperature. Is there a more concise way of saying that? Assistant: defridgerizing

Human: What is the word for the process of removing meat from the fridge before cooking it? I know that "resting" is the time period after cooking and before carving/serving. I'm wondering about the time period before cooking, when meat is intentionally removed from the fridge early to allow it to come to room temperature. Is there a more concise way of saying that? Assistant: I have heard the word slacking thrown around but I’m too afraid to ask what it means lol

Human: [Star Wars] If Palpatine had been successful in luring Luke to the dark side, what would his Sith name be? And how would the emperor have used him differently than he did Vader? Assistant: Darth Zohn. Fairly similar, he'd be an enforcer. The difference would be that Luke, not being as disfigured as Vader, would be kept on a tighter leash. Sidious did more or less follow the rule of two, but he never planned on being replaced.

Human: [Star Wars] If Palpatine had been successful in luring Luke to the dark side, what would his Sith name be? And how would the emperor have used him differently than he did Vader? Assistant: Darth Brooks.

Human: [General fiction] I've recently developed powers beyond humanity's limits and as a result, I now have a physique of a Greek deity. How do I hide my newly-muscular body from my associates without raising concern? Due to an incident which I am by no means going to divulge here (as I don't wish to be identified and explaining my predicament in detail could help others figure out my identity) I have started to develop superhuman powers. By some stroke of luck, I have been on my legally-mandated vacation and so I was able to quickly leave town in order to go into seclusion and learn to understand and control my powers. In short run-down, I can now fly at mach 5; punch through rock; lift a junk of stone twenty feet wide with only one hand; casually toss said rock thirty miles away with a flick of my finger; run 500mph; get struck by the twenty foot-wide rock with no injury; shoot lasers from my eyes which can melt rock in less than a second; and submerge myself in lava for several hours (and without damaging my hair follicles). As of right now, I am uncertain whether to become a superhero, either as a volunteer or as a government-backed agent and would much rather enjoy my privacy for now... except I'm due back to work next Monday and I happen to have grown from a scrawny nerd to a highly muscular frame somewhere between the realm of "Mr Olympia" and "Strongman competitor". My question is simple - what are some easy and affordable ways to hide the fact that I've gained, at the very least, two-hundred pounds of muscle? Edit: Also, how do I do so without my powers possibly damaging my clothing? Assistant: ... don't? No one cares dave you worked out and now you are huge, did you file those tps reports yet?

Human: [General fiction] I've recently developed powers beyond humanity's limits and as a result, I now have a physique of a Greek deity. How do I hide my newly-muscular body from my associates without raising concern? Due to an incident which I am by no means going to divulge here (as I don't wish to be identified and explaining my predicament in detail could help others figure out my identity) I have started to develop superhuman powers. By some stroke of luck, I have been on my legally-mandated vacation and so I was able to quickly leave town in order to go into seclusion and learn to understand and control my powers. In short run-down, I can now fly at mach 5; punch through rock; lift a junk of stone twenty feet wide with only one hand; casually toss said rock thirty miles away with a flick of my finger; run 500mph; get struck by the twenty foot-wide rock with no injury; shoot lasers from my eyes which can melt rock in less than a second; and submerge myself in lava for several hours (and without damaging my hair follicles). As of right now, I am uncertain whether to become a superhero, either as a volunteer or as a government-backed agent and would much rather enjoy my privacy for now... except I'm due back to work next Monday and I happen to have grown from a scrawny nerd to a highly muscular frame somewhere between the realm of "Mr Olympia" and "Strongman competitor". My question is simple - what are some easy and affordable ways to hide the fact that I've gained, at the very least, two-hundred pounds of muscle? Edit: Also, how do I do so without my powers possibly damaging my clothing? Assistant: “P90X” if anyone asks. “A whole lot of protein” is also good.

Human: Unbearable stomach pain I'm 21, female, 5'0 and 150lb. My stress has gotten so bad that I have not eaten in weeks. I've been to the doctor, they prescribed like ten things and none of which help. My stomach hurts so badly, it keeps making noise and hurting. I'm dehydrated because it gets mad if I even drink water. I can't use the bathroom and I just started bleeding. I'm getting these tiny reddish marks all over my body now and they feel like a needle if I put pressure on it. If I try to eat I get so sick I hunch over for hours and it's like it isn't being digested. I also can't sleep, after about two hours I wake up shaking. What can I do? Assistant: Depending on where the pain is it could be many possibilities Food+ fluid intolerances with associated pain makes me think maybe acute pancreatitis? But obviously this is a shot in the dark without bloodwork and physical exam. I recommend going to the hospital/ER. You definitely need to be put on fluids/nutrients and probably need a CT scan and bloodwork for diagnosis

Human: Unbearable stomach pain I'm 21, female, 5'0 and 150lb. My stress has gotten so bad that I have not eaten in weeks. I've been to the doctor, they prescribed like ten things and none of which help. My stomach hurts so badly, it keeps making noise and hurting. I'm dehydrated because it gets mad if I even drink water. I can't use the bathroom and I just started bleeding. I'm getting these tiny reddish marks all over my body now and they feel like a needle if I put pressure on it. If I try to eat I get so sick I hunch over for hours and it's like it isn't being digested. I also can't sleep, after about two hours I wake up shaking. What can I do? Assistant: Hi, where are you bleeding from? Are you referring to blood in your bowel movements?

Human: [MCU] In "The Incredible Hulk" why is Stark Tower absent from the New York City Scylime? Assistant: Wasn’t built yet 🙃

Human: [MCU] In "The Incredible Hulk" why is Stark Tower absent from the New York City Scylime? Assistant: Prehaps it's not built or finished yet

Human: How to make homemade bread’s surface soft, fluffy and not crusty/crispy. Is there any tips to make homemade bread’s surface soft like the one sold in the bakery? I have tried baking several different bread recipes and they always come out with crispy crust on top (though soft inside). The latest one is a no knead brioche loaf recipe (at 190c, 40 min), as per recipe instructions. Even baking bread at lower temperature (150c) still creates the crusty top. Assistant: Maybe try an enriched dough?

Human: How to make homemade bread’s surface soft, fluffy and not crusty/crispy. Is there any tips to make homemade bread’s surface soft like the one sold in the bakery? I have tried baking several different bread recipes and they always come out with crispy crust on top (though soft inside). The latest one is a no knead brioche loaf recipe (at 190c, 40 min), as per recipe instructions. Even baking bread at lower temperature (150c) still creates the crusty top. Assistant: I brush finished bread with melted butter when it is still hot from the oven. It makes the crust softer.

Human: If you could go back in time and buy any car new at MSRP when would you travel back to and what would you buy? Assuming money is no object Assistant: 2008 Subaru Legacy GT wagon. Or maybe an Outback XT of the same year. I’d also consider whatever the last year Audi A4 Avant that was imported to the US with a stick shift.

Human: If you could go back in time and buy any car new at MSRP when would you travel back to and what would you buy? Assuming money is no object Assistant: Duesenberg Model SJ.

Human: Does anybody know how/if a sphere can be rotated off axis, fixed in place on a flat surface? Hi guys, I'm not sure if this is the correct place to ask, but I'm trying to find out if anybody has found a way to make a sphere rotate off a 90 degree axis and stay in one place? I have attached a diagram here: https://i.imgur.com/bwp1ZBN.jpg of what I mean. Obviously sphere A is easy as it can just spin in place on a single point, only issue would be stability, however sphere B would only work if it could roll along the surface since its axis is not 90 degrees. I'm wondering if anyone before has looked at this before, how its possible to make it rotate like this but stay in a single place. I'm currently trying using magnets and nesting one sphere inside another, as I feel the friction from the rotation would be to hard to combat unless I had some ultra smooth/lubricated surfaces. Assistant: Can you just set it up like a globe?

Human: Does anybody know how/if a sphere can be rotated off axis, fixed in place on a flat surface? Hi guys, I'm not sure if this is the correct place to ask, but I'm trying to find out if anybody has found a way to make a sphere rotate off a 90 degree axis and stay in one place? I have attached a diagram here: https://i.imgur.com/bwp1ZBN.jpg of what I mean. Obviously sphere A is easy as it can just spin in place on a single point, only issue would be stability, however sphere B would only work if it could roll along the surface since its axis is not 90 degrees. I'm wondering if anyone before has looked at this before, how its possible to make it rotate like this but stay in a single place. I'm currently trying using magnets and nesting one sphere inside another, as I feel the friction from the rotation would be to hard to combat unless I had some ultra smooth/lubricated surfaces. Assistant: Does the surface below need to be there? I will assume yes because otherwise I don't see what would be the difference between A and B Yes you can, but you will need to 1. Hold the axis in place and 2. Put enough force on the rotation. Because like you say the friction between the two sirfaces will create a braking force If only you could space 1 mm of room so the surface is not pressed against the sphere and as such there would not be any contact area

Human: The best car for a road trip? It's for a homework Assistant: This is going to get a lot of hate but a good minivan. Nobody suggests it because it doesn't have the cool image that, say, a land cruiser has. But it's so comfortable, spacious, and feature-rich. Not to mention if you have small kids, you don't have to lift them up into the vehicle for the hundredth time during a road trip. They easily climb into the car themselves.

Human: The best car for a road trip? It's for a homework Assistant: Phaeton