SmoothOperator

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[–] SmoothOperator@lemmy.world 2 points 5 hours ago

A covered space is easier to keep warm. Also the crater hole might well have let in rain that could be blown around by wind.

[–] SmoothOperator@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I was quite surprised when I first had to handle large amounts of cash. Securely transporting it to and from a bank is quite a hassle, and making sure you always have enough change is as well. Idk about the specific economics of it, but it's easy to underestimate for those of us who don't have to deal with it at scale.

[–] SmoothOperator@lemmy.world 19 points 2 days ago (1 children)

It's for sure a product of its time, but it really doesn't feel like a 1999 movie. Around that time we had

  • Sixth sense
  • American beauty
  • Eyes wide shut
  • Being John Malkovich
  • Fight Club

Matrix has such a stark level of visual and thematic modernity compared to those. Maybe Fight Club comes near, but the other movies look like they're from a different decade.

[–] SmoothOperator@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago (3 children)

Handling cash is expensive and difficult for shops, so it might make sense to not require shops to accept cash.

I guess certain crimes also become harder.

Not sure I support it, but I see that there are points to it.

[–] SmoothOperator@lemmy.world 72 points 3 days ago (10 children)

I still can't believe The Matrix is from '99. The themes and the effects hold up incredibly well, it feels far more modern.

[–] SmoothOperator@lemmy.world 7 points 3 days ago (2 children)

I think it's someone lying on their side? Like a sexy lying down pose with a leg and an arm stretched out.

[–] SmoothOperator@lemmy.world 2 points 6 days ago

Just because they're filthy, people south of the Rhine aren't necessarily animals...

[–] SmoothOperator@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (2 children)

It's called RockShotgunPaper

[–] SmoothOperator@lemmy.world 23 points 1 week ago (4 children)

Wasn't he more criticizing the scale? Like, a sith warrior is great, but he can't really compete with the power of the Death Star when it comes to sheer scale. Just ask Alderaan.

[–] SmoothOperator@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

Those are some sweet stories :)

[–] SmoothOperator@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

Arguably it is better than mining for coal, lithium, etc. since those have similar issues, but one gram of uranium contains energy similar to 3 tons of coal.

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