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GiddyGap ,

I'd argue that a progressive country like Denmark with its universal healthcare and universally available college-level education is substantially more free than a freedom-touting country like the United States that limits access to these basics to those with substantial resources.

GiddyGap ,

I'd love to go to Linux, but I use so many apps that are only available for Windows.

GiddyGap ,

Lots of proprietary apps for work. No-go for me.

GiddyGap ,

Hold my beer...American pulling out checkbook

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Sorry, but still very far behind on this and many other things.

GiddyGap ,

I have a couple of other constitutional amendments I'd like to advance before this.

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And clean up after mowing.

GiddyGap ,

Continue the good work, EU. You obviously hit a nerve, so you know you're on the right track.

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Hmm. Water is wet? Who knew?

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Mine does, too. But I'm interested in moving to an EV for the sake of the environment and the planet. Not necessarily a Tesla, though.

GiddyGap ,

It's important to do my part for the environment, even if it comes at a cost. I'm willing to deal with some initial issues since it's a newer technology.

GiddyGap ,

The irony is that they are moving to Germany, one of the most unionized countries in the entire world. Also not exactly "cheap" labor.

GiddyGap ,

IT wages may not be as high in Germany as in Silicon Valley (cost of living is also a lot lower), but they are certainly a far cry from "cheap." Also, German workers have much, much better labor conditions overall than US workers. They aren't easy to cast aside like Google has a habit of doing.

GiddyGap , (edited )

I don't think there's ever going to be a case for "less education is better," but I also don't think more education necessarily leads to higher salaries. It often does, but those are two different conversations in by book.

GiddyGap ,

Definitely. Just take one tiny step at a time. No one will notice and it all just seems normal: "It's always been like that." No, it hasn't always been like that. The tiny steps got you to the same place, it just took longer.

GiddyGap ,

So, let's all vote for Trump and other Republicans to punish him? I'm sure that will make everything better...

Windows 11 Start menu ads are now rolling out to everyone (www.theverge.com)

Microsoft is starting to enable ads inside the Start menu on Windows 11 for all users. After testing these briefly with Windows Insiders earlier this month, Microsoft has started to distribute update KB5036980 to Windows 11 users this week, which includes “recommendations” for apps from the Microsoft Store in the Start menu....

GiddyGap ,

I like Linux, but I just use too many apps and programs that are only available for Windows. It's a no-go for me and, I suspect, many others.

GiddyGap ,

Other than on price, Tesla is just not on par with premium German brands.

GiddyGap ,

Pretty sure my phone has 8GB of RAM. Apple should probably rethink this.

GiddyGap ,

It's really lame that companies like AT&T even need your SSN. Why do they need that to set up a phone line or an internet connection? There's gotta be a better way.

GiddyGap ,

You can identify by other means. Or at least give the opportunity to use other means. If you can't keep my personal information safe, you shouldn't be allowed to collect it.

GiddyGap ,

Unfortunately, parents aren't always able to do their parenting very well and need their own guidance.

GiddyGap ,

Although the EU has some similarities to the US at the federal level, every country is its own sovereign nation with distinct rules and regulations, pricing, culture, language, cell phone providers, etc. It's very different than traveling between states in the US.

GiddyGap ,

So, when am I gonna see some of all that UBI?

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Also very environmentally unfriendly. Shame on you, Philips!

GiddyGap ,

It's an AI.

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Boeing has made life a lot easier for Airbus over the past few years.

GiddyGap ,

Yeah, the trend turned against large planes like the A380 and 747. At least until they can make them more environmentally friendly.

GiddyGap ,

Sure. There's lots of competition in the EV market, but one more player wouldn't hurt.

Amazon and SpaceX are quietly trying to demolish national labor law — American workers could lose workplace protections that they’ve had for almost a century (techcrunch.com)

Amazon and SpaceX are quietly trying to demolish national labor law — American workers could lose workplace protections that they’ve had for almost a century::Amazon alleged in a legal filing published Friday morning that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is unconstitutional. SpaceX and Trader Joe's --

GiddyGap ,

American workers could lose workplace protections that they’ve had for almost a century

It really can't get much worse, though. Any American worker who thinks they have workplace protections needs to wake up and take a look around the rest of the Western world. The US is pretty much worst-in-class when in comes to workplace protections.

GiddyGap ,

Maybe a bit. But it's still already worst-in-class.

GiddyGap ,

To expand? Gain influence down the road? Diversify?

GiddyGap ,

I remember something similar being said about reddit back in the day.

GiddyGap ,

One thing that's very clear to me is that when a tech company says something is "here to stay," it doesn't actually mean it's here to stay.

GiddyGap ,

there absolutely is no loyalty from an organisation.

This is why I jump ship without any further thought or feeling of remorse. They would throw you out on your butt without a second's hesitation whenever they feel like it.

GiddyGap ,

Big shout-out and thanks to the EU for being the only major political entity trying to actually make an effort.

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Came here to doom-scroll. I was not disappointed.

GiddyGap ,

I feel like Europe is the only place actually making an effort to protect personal privacy these days.

GiddyGap ,

Well, it defers a lot from country to country.

For example, populations in the Scandinavian countries have high trust in their governments and let them collect a lot of private data. They have personal identification numbers that contain lots of personal information that many institutions (e.g. banks) have access to unless you ask for privacy protection. All of this also makes interaction with institutions very streamlined and easy, but it comes at the cost of less privacy.

In Norway and Sweden, for example, anyone can access personal income data about anyone living in the country. Full transparency, more or less.

On the other hand, a country like Germany does not issue personal identification numbers because the population is highly skeptical of data collection and registration, a remnant from the wars. Germany is much more bureaucratic and its government less efficient, but Germans prefer the arm's length approach to government data collection and almost no data is publicly accessible.

GiddyGap , (edited )

I didn't say that Germany doesn't collect data for basic protection of its citizens and for terrorism prevention (or, some may see that as surveillance). It does. It's just not shared in a big central system that other institutions and private companies can pull from like it is in the Scandinavian countries or the Netherlands.

E.g. if you move from one place to another in Germany, the government institutions in the two locales don't talk to each other about that. So, for tax and social benefits purposes, you have to tell each one that you moved. The federal government is also not involved.

Edit: spelling

GiddyGap ,

You're not right about the rest of Europe not needing ID for a SIM. In Denmark, you need ID. In Sweden, you need ID. In Norway, you need ID. I'm sure you need in many other countries as well.

In the US, you also need an ID to open an account.

GiddyGap ,

And that's very stupid.

It may feel stupid to you, but Scandinavia is a very different world than, for example, the US. They've never had a reason to not trust their governments. They are among the happiest countries in the world and their economies are outstanding and have been for a long time, and the standard of living is second to none. They feel like their governments work for them.

Same can be said of Germany, but they've obviously gone through different historic events and their approach to government is different.

GiddyGap ,

In Germany, it's an anti-terrorist precaution. Criminals love anonymous prepaid SIMs.

You do need ID in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain now. I think it's the same in most EU countries. Same thing. Anti-terrorism.

GiddyGap ,

Yes, I may be thinking of a contract in the Netherlands. They may still be among a few countries allowing prepaid SIMs without registration. But I'm not sure.

GiddyGap ,

I've lived in several Scandinavian countries for many years. You're wrong.

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Not a good reason, but money.

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I thought a yearly mammogram was always covered with insurance after the ACA was passed? Or maybe that's only after a certain age?

GiddyGap ,

Makes sense. But also sad that's the way Americans have to live.

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