skedeebs

skedeebs t1_jef6c3r wrote

I think this is great news, but I am very skeptical of attempts to predict the future based on "at current rates." Sure, at their current pace, my Washington Nationals would lose 162 games this year. They will lose a crazy number of games, but not that many.

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skedeebs t1_j6s7ls3 wrote

Well that was useless. I suppose we will need to find more things for retirees to do, but ticket takers? I'm sure also that the increase in athletes comes as a relief for those who want to become pro superstars. The chances to become rich and famous just became so much greater.

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skedeebs t1_j5j7jrw wrote

This is potentially very exciting, but companies have also talked about producing cheap and sustainable aviation fuel from algae for at least 15 years. They talk about scaling up from "several tonnes" of algae 2 or 3 years from now. It seems a very long way from being a replacement for anything yet, let alone plastic.

We should all be desperate for this to work on a massive scale. Congratulations to the researchers who have made the first steps.

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skedeebs t1_j3xvvlc wrote

I'm very impressed. If you haven't, you should post to /Eatcheap and /Frugal. I think that you make a very good case through the data that there are real benefits for most of us to replace meat with plant products, even if not completely. It is a very good complement to those who try to make ethical or environmental appeals, and might be more effective for many who watch your video.

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skedeebs t1_j1s0gmt wrote

An antipasto or charcuterie tray has always been a family holiday tradition. I love that it can be freeform and calibrated to the tastes of your family and guests. I hope each ingredient was placed with one of them in mind. I am sure it was great. Merry Christmas.

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