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> in order to think about it you have to be able to pronounce it inside your head.

I'm not sure this is universal.


Indeed, some people do not even have an inner voice, the same way some of us don't "see" things in our minds eye. Neither prevents you from thinking about words or visual objects.


I just see it as a legal way to hedge your position with organized crime.

Back then if the system you were dialing into was a university there was a good chance you could access the Internet.

It would be cool if the display was modular and replaceable because then you could use it as a rewritable polaroid.


Those who are most able to pay for it likely have larger energy footprints too, so it's possible prioritizing this demographic gives you more bang for your buck in emissions reductions.


This is a lot of words to convey the notion that some people around the age of 40 experience a mid-life crisis.


The US president, a civilian, is in command of the US military. This is, in fact, the inverse of a country being run by its military.


  >> Also, there’s plenty of examples of countries ruled by militaries. Even the US president is the head of the military
Maybe I should have reversed the order of these two. I didn't intend to use the US as an example of a country ruled by a military but rather that military is integral and connected directly to the top.


Also true in the UK. Even in a war the UK armed forces are ultimately tasked by and report to politicians.


Its true everywhere except for military dictatorships.


Sounds like the extra cost is paying to support a sustainable business model.


The low cost airlines in Europe are very sustainable though. They're doing great and even the old airlines are following their models now, like charging for luggage.


I'd be more inclined to blame the driver of the car...


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