Personal question: How old is your computer?

[Xist]

I am supposed to write 1,000 words on "Today's world and its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) focus." for a grad school application
Treat people how they want to be treated.
Why aren't I grad school material?!

The world today is more interconnected and interdependent than ever before. People from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and perspectives interact with each other on a daily basis, whether in person or online. This diversity of human experiences and identities enriches our society and offers opportunities for learning, innovation and collaboration.

However, diversity alone is not enough to ensure that everyone can thrive and contribute to their full potential. Diversity must be accompanied by equity and inclusion, two concepts that are closely related but distinct. Equity means that everyone has fair access to the resources, opportunities and outcomes they need to succeed, regardless of their social or personal characteristics. Inclusion means that everyone feels valued, respected and supported in their environment, and that they can participate and influence the decisions that affect them.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are not only moral imperatives, but also strategic advantages for any organization or community that wants to adapt and excel in the 21st century. Research has shown that diverse teams are more creative, productive and innovative than homogeneous ones. Moreover, diverse organizations can better serve the needs and preferences of their customers, stakeholders and partners, who are also increasingly diverse. Finally, diverse organizations can attract and retain the best talent, who seek workplaces where they can grow and belong.

However, achieving DEI is not easy or automatic. It requires intentional and sustained efforts from leaders and members of any organization or community. It requires challenging the status quo and addressing the systemic barriers and biases that prevent some groups from accessing the same opportunities and benefits as others. It requires fostering a culture of respect, empathy and curiosity, where differences are celebrated and conflicts are resolved constructively. It requires creating spaces for dialogue, feedback and learning, where everyone can share their perspectives and experiences without fear of judgment or retaliation. And it requires measuring progress and holding oneself accountable for the results.

DEI is not a destination, but a journey. It is not a one-time initiative, but a continuous process of improvement. It is not a checkbox, but a mindset. It is not a burden, but a benefit. It is not a favor, but a right. And it is not an option, but a necessity.

DEI is the way to create a better world for everyone.

Of course, I would never expect to get away with having a computer do my work, so I am going to use some of these ideas, but none of their phrases, and try to make something good.

Am I going for quality or quantity?

What am I talking about?! This is college!

It is always quantity!

It gives me two options, "Thank you for writing this," and "Can you rewrite this in a simpler way?"

Do I want to be like Sonia the Replicator Thanker (aside from spilling hot chocolate on Captain Picard and spreading it all over his uniform)?



Rewriting that simpler would be the wrong option for college!

I thanked it and asked to write a script using that language for TW2002.
It did!
After I write my essay I am going to figure out what the heck that script does!

Just kidding, it creates a character and then supposedly explores--it says so, but curiously the comments are on the left and the code is on the right.
Copy and paste into Word, search and replace the comment symbols with a tab leading them, convert that into a table, and switch columns?
It would be easier to search and replace and lead the comment symbols with a hard return.

Curiously, it wrote

// Wait for the gender prompt waitFor “(M)ale or (F)emale?” send “M*”

// Wait for the race prompt waitFor “(F)ederation, ®omulan, (K)lingon,” send “F*”

There aren't genders or races. I wonder if that is for another version, but I don't know of anyone writing scripts for them, especially with a language specifically for TW2002.

[redpoint5]

Copy/paste "sucks" 1000x.

Write 1000 words on the state of individual liberty in the world today instead.

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

Originally Posted by redpoint5

MAC is for people that want basic functionality and want to spend the minimum amount of time learning anything. Linux/Unix is for people wanting maximum control and want to spend the maximum amount of time learning. Windows in between those extremes.

No wonder Mac is so expensive, as it may be more convenient for many people. Practicality often has a much higher cost than DIY or paying someone else to do the hardest part of the job.

[Xist]

Supposedly, autotragics, hybrids, and cruise control are less efficient than a careful driver.

[JSH]

Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr

No wonder Mac is so expensive, as it may be more convenient for many people. Practicality often has a much higher cost than DIY or paying someone else to do the hardest part of the job.

Exactly. Apple controls the hardware and software and their products just work seamlessly for the things most people use a phone or computer for. On the phone side they also support their phones for a minimum of 5 years and recently as long as 6. That compares to android where many phones never get an update from the original OS and even companies like Google only support their phones for 3 years. While the initial purchase price may be higher the cost per year of use for an iPhone is often less.

I recently purchased a set of Apple Airpod Pro 2 earbuds. (I've been experimenting with OTC hearing aids and the airpods have been clinically tested to do most of what a hearing aid can do). I've always resisted buying airpods because I think $250 is too much for earbuds but they do just work. They connect to my phones, personal computer, and work computer without fail or fuss. None of the frequent pairing issues I have with cheaper earbuds.

For OTC hearing aids I've tried Jabra Enhance Plus ($800), Eargo 7 ($3000), and now the AirPod Pro ($250) in the last 3 months.

[freebeard]

Not like it was the two times Jobs was in charge.

https://www.zdnet.com › article › apple-seems-to-have-forgotten-about-the-whole-it-just-works-thing
Apple seems to have forgotten about the whole 'it just works' thing
Apple iMac Pro first look "It just works." This is the phrase that Steve Jobs trotted out year after year to describe products or services that he was unveiling. The phrase expressed what...

Nice to know though. Maybe I should consider Airpods

https://www.hearingtracker.com › opinion › airpods-pro-help-with-tinnitus
Airpods Pro Help With Tinnitus - Hearing Tracker
Apple Airpods Pro can help manage your tinnitus and hearing loss. Airpods only cost a few hundred dollars, are very popular, and a lot of people already have them in their ears. Airpods are a low-risk tinnitus solution to try before hearing aids. Would you consider getting AirPods Pro for your tinnitus or hearing loss?

https://hearinnh.org › airpods-causing-tinnitus
Airpods Causing Tinnitus | Hearinnh
29 Oct 2022The Airpods, which are small wireless earbuds made by Apple, have quickly become popular among people of all ages. However, some people are worried that the Airpods could potentially cause them to develop tinnitus. There is no scientific evidence to support the claim that the Airpods can cause tinnitus.

DDG's take is that it can't hurt.

[redpoint5]

I'm happy with my $30 Soundcore Liberty Neo earbuds. Only downside is the LED that flashes, drawing attention to you.

Also have the noise cancelling version that cost $100 (Sondcore Liberty 3 Pro) and they work superbly and don't have a flashing LED... but uses touch instead of a physical button. Probably more waterproof, but not as easy to use as a physical button.

[Xist]

Originally Posted by JSH

For OTC hearing aids I've tried Jabra Enhance Plus ($800), Eargo 7 ($3000), and now the AirPod Pro ($250) in the last 3 months.

I thought that me buying 3 mattresses in 3 years was bad!

It is, but at least I hope you are satisfied with the AirPods.

I am not satisfied with my bed. I have been sleeping in my recliner, which is okay, but I spend most of the day in my recliner at the computer.

I don't think I should be here 24/7!

I need to write notes, especially since I asked my supervisor to write me a letter of recommendation for grad school, which needs to be processed by Monday.

Of course, he said that he would sign off on a letter that I wrote.

I responded that they would send him the form directly, so I would need for him to forward it to me, and I never heard back.

I didn't like giving his information without his confirmation, but I didn't know what else to do.

Neither my old supervisor nor my brother's old SLP have written letters, but both of them have multiple times in the past.

Ideally they just do this:


I don't have anything good to say about their site and I feel an SLP with whom I have been chatting on-line is lucky, she just filled out paper forms to get into grad school... and probably has girl handwriting.

I tease Mom about her hearing, but like her memory, she says that it is great for someone her age.

Arguably, she shouldn't need to crank up her television to 90 to watch Hallmark, so I guess, like years ago when she couldn't read the time on the VCR, this is the best metric I can get for Mom needing help.

Her hair covers her ears, so it isn't like my professor of Audiology would say, some wrinkly and bent-over senior citizen drags their walker into her office just to say "I don't want a hearing aide, it will make me look old."

The thing is, if I buy her AirPods she will probably say "They don't work" and have my brother put them in the garage.

If one of my sisters buy it, even with my money, she just might use it.

What do you guys think?

[Xist]

I don't have any idea why anyone would think that Airpods (or any earbuds, headphones, etc.,) would cause tinnitus. All that I can think of is that professor of audiology claiming that earbuds would damage your hearing because you have all of that sound pressure right next to your tympanum.

I pointed out that nobody would have their earbuds produce as much sound pressure as a speaker several feet away or across the room, but nobody ever tells me anything like:


People just say:


...and change the subject.

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