Fallibilist

VLC has hotkey for this. It's pretty easy to tweak with just trial an error and no need to go to settings to guestimate the values.

The massive horse dildo may be a bit of an head scratcher, though knowing me - maybe not that surprising thing to find.

He is clearly uninterested in convincing his opponent.

Having watched his debates with Sam Harris, I'll at least give him credit for being able to steelman the views he's arguing against.

Whether one is able to get others to change their deeply held beliefs is another thing but simply being able to demonstrate that you've actually understood the point you're arguing against is a rare skill in of itself.

I've definitely had people reconsider their stance by bringing in more data or an alternative perspective but I'm not sure if anyone has ever admitted to having their view change about something. Then again, I don't always announce it either despite the fact that it does happen so I guess it's safe to assume I've then made it happen too.

In all honesty though, most online arguments are people talking past each other and disagreeing on minute details. Often the conclusion is "we're broadly in agreement but we disagree about this one thing."

That's why it's so ridiculous that people treat disagreement as if the person must then hold the exact opposite view. That is almost never the case.

The issue has been pretty much solved. Now we just need to distribute the solution to the people that need it.

Should all humans adhere to common decency?

Yeah, would be nice. It's just not going to happen. It's an impossible ask.

Can't think of one right now, but what it should be is "I hope all your tool batteries don't run empty at the same time"

Those are diesel-electric though. Effectively a diesel locomotive on wheels.

and may never be.

Yes, if we destroy ourselves some other way before we get there. Otherwise it's absolutely going to be.

Never is a forecast of infinity. That's a really long time.

Little nuance to the headline:

administration is temporarily relaxing rules on hours ​of service by truck drivers handling gasoline and diesel, citing supply ‌and cost concerns.

It's 12mm spruce plywood. Since it's vented and not painted on the back, it technically doesn't mind even if it did get wet for as long as it gets to dry in between.

Melt, no. Compromize the structural integrity? Absolutely.