hawkwings
hawkwings t1_itgkpea wrote
Reply to Science, technology and innovation is not addressing world’s most urgent problems by nastratin
> Global science research serves the needs of the Global North
This isn't really a problem, because most people live in the Northern hemisphere (Europe, Asia, and North America).
hawkwings t1_itblfd8 wrote
Reply to is it the case that poisonous animals tend to be colourful and if so why is it that they tend to evolve to be colourful moreso then other animals? by HumbleProdiGenius
This involves co-evolution where prey and predator evolve together. A caterpillar becomes poisonous and then a certain bird learns to not eat it. The bird may have trouble telling the difference between poisonous and non-poisonous caterpillars. The poisonous one may change color to help the bird tell the difference between the 2. The non-poisonous one uses camouflage while the poisonous one choses a different color which may be a bright color. It doesn't consciously choose a color, but it is easier to understand when I phrase it that way.
hawkwings t1_itbjseo wrote
Reply to With seemingly endless data storage at our fingertips, 'digital hoarding' could be an increasing problem by giuliomagnifico
I'm not sure about phrasing this issue in psychological terms.
> consider doing a “spring clean” every year, and schedule a time to spring clean your digital footprint
In January, I moved stuff to a directory called "\Old\2021" and deleted some stuff from active directories. I didn't delete anything, so I'm still hoarding, but at least I got stuff out directories I use every day.
> reduce unnecessary digital content
Searching for duplicate info is a pain. Occasionally, I'll do it, but I don't catch everything.
> come up with simple mechanisms to organise your files, emails, pictures and videos
I do that, but I still hoard. It takes time to label pictures; I rename files to include a description. I also use folders. I copy pictures from my phone to my PC, because I have a system on my PC. Periodically, I'll delete some pictures from the phone.
> reassess the importance of many social networks, including groups in many communication apps, and retain only those essential to you.
This is an unrelated issue.
hawkwings t1_itt3jui wrote
Reply to Moonwalkers give users a powered boost as they walk by geoxol
A motorized walker would be more stable.