barefootstache @barefootstache@qoto.org

I get to setup #Fedora #Linux anew. This time around I have been taking in more features and closing up other security flaws. Also trying to go fully #opensource which will definitely stagnate my work progress for the next couple of weeks.

Security flaw I fixed is having multiple user accounts instead of just having root and letting root only do the bare minimum in content creation.

The one feature I integrated is having a shared directory over multiple accounts.

Some open source shifts I have already taken:

- #neovim instead of #vscode
- #hoppscotch instead of #postman
- #nuclearmusicapp instead of #spotify

Failed CIA mind control experiment triggers the war on drugs

Back during the golden age of LSD experimentation from the 1950s - 1965, basically anyone could get their hands on LSD. Though also researchers were trying to figure out what LSD is good for.

One of the early findings hinted towards mind alterations which the CIA quickly hopped onto it for personal gain. Though sadly the object they were testing on, got loose and told all the college kids of his experience.

Now that would all be fine if there wasn't a war going on in Vietnam and they were looking for troops. But the hippies and/or drug users were declining to serve for the country, which was unheard of at that point of time.

So one could conclude that mind opening drugs that break the confines of the matrix, break at the same time the traditions of the government, and thus to prevent this from happening we got to ban the initial spark. Since an open minded person cannot take orders, thus has little value to the government.

The ban is called the war on drugs.

Source: Netflix - How to change your mind - Chapter 1: LSD

#CIA #LSD #warondrugs #irony

Welcome to the internet where everyone has the potential to give you unsolicited commentary.

Depending on the day and mood of the individual, it will be troll-like, helpful, or meaningless (this list is not exhausted). This risk exists with each piece of content that is created. The ideal circumstance is that the commentary aligns with the motivation and/or goal of the content.

Now in the case, the two don't align, you are not obligated to respond. (A reaction is guaranteed to occur, which includes no action.)

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So what I don't understand is when content creators get fed up with the commentary that doesn't align with the mood they created.

Like isn't the obvious answer to just not share the content!? Especially if you are not willing to take the risk.

Or is this how echo chambers/filter bubbles are created? The idea that like minded find each other and never question the narrative.

If that is the case, then that is a sad potential of internet.

#rant #contentcreator #internet

#TIL the reason why the cabin of an airplane is darkened during taking off and landing is to reduce the amount of time to get out of the vehicle during an emergency. Since it takes some time for the eyes to adjust to the dim environment. Further the landing and taking off portion of the flight are the most dangerous. Thus, in the case of an emergency, every second counts.

Now the question is with us having access to blue light devices, if we are negating the well meant precautions. Also it is not forbidden to use the overhead lamp to continue reading.

Does anyone else consider boredom as a factor when deciding when to go to sleep? Or is it just me...

Considering that it seems like waiters don't get paid an income in the States and have to be social to increase the chance of a tip. This could be considered a form of prostitution, especially if the waiter was flirting.

Linux based personal voice assistant

https://github.com/Cyborgscode/Personal-Voice-Assistent

TIL that Moscow mule was invented in the USA. There are two current origin stories, either it was to sell more vodka to the population or it was a way to get rid of old product that wasn't selling.

After looking at this data

https://ourworldindata.org/travel-carbon-footprint

one wouldn't feel bad traveling short-haul flights in comparison to land based options.

There are three factors that go into the carbon footprint while traveling:

- carbon emissions per kilometer
- distance between locations
- passenger count of vehicle

And then there are personal factors like:

- cost of travel
- duration of travel

Considering that on average air travel is always the shortest option among the rest, the hypothesis would be that carbon emissions on that factor would be equivalent.

Let $a, b$ be vehicles. Let $c_a, c_b$ be carbon emissions in g/km with $c_a > c_b$ and $d_a$ be the distance bound to vehicle $a$. Then

$$d_b = \left(\frac{c_a}{c_b} - 1\right)d_a$$

is the allowance of kilometers for the vehicle bound to $q$ before a carbon equivalence is made.

Another factor is the capacity amount of passengers, let's say that the average short-haul flight has 180 passengers, the average long distance bus 60 passengers and the average long distance train 2550 passengers (30 cars times 85 passengers). This quickly solidifies that traveling by train is the cleanest option. Assuming each vehicle is fully booked.

Let's extend the upper equation with passenger count denote with $p$. Then

$$d_b = \frac{c_a}{c_b}\frac{p_b}{p_a}d_a$$

is vehicle's $b$ allowance in kilometers before equivalence.

In conclusion, just because it seems like a vehicle is carbon emission wise worst off on a g/km basis, does not have to mean that case holds up for the complete trip.

Thought experiment:

What if a data breech of stolen user names and passwords in plain text wasn't a jackpot.

Assuming one had a large enough user base. Plus one purposely saved everything in clear text. Then one implements an algorithm that saves each user's name and password in different locations. E.g. user `x` has password `y` and user `y` has password `z`, etc.

Thus if the database ever got leaked, although it looks like you received a gold mine, you only got a gotcha.

Additional algorithm/procedural alterations would be to mix up the pairs in arbitrary time intervals. Or it could be a fluid database that is constantly changing.

TikTok feels like the new alcohol.

https://yewtu.be/watch?v=djk159kLBwA

Looking for an #opensource alternative to #postman. Any suggestions?

Just finished developing the newest version of the #greasemonkey script "Minds Limitlezz" for the social media #minds.

It now comes with an integrated widget and an auto scroller feature.

https://openuserjs.org/scripts/barefootstache/Minds_Limitlezz

Newly learnt:
- how to use `MutationObserver` over `addEventListener`
- how to do inline psuedo elements
- how to setup ssh with multiple users on the same git repo hoster

#javascript #webdev

Here are some aliases I implemented

- `git co <branch-name>` to `git checkout <branch-name>` (activate with `git config --global alias.co checkout`)
- `git com` to `git checkout master` (activate with `git config --global alias.com "checkout master"`)
- `git R` to `git restore .` (activate with `git config --global alias.R "restore ."`)
- `git A` to `git add .` (activate with `git config --global alias.A "add ."`)

Can also have specific branch aliases only, where you just have to replace `--global` with `--local` within the specific branch.

Something I recently learnt of is git aliases

https://git-scm.com/book/en/v2/Git-Basics-Git-Aliases

Since I made the pot for two cups, it seems like the spiciness settled to the bottom and the second cup is hotter than the first one.

Might need to look into binding agents, since the peppermint flavor was lost with the second cup.

Experimenting with #coffee additives. Today testing out coffee plus Tabasco and #peppermint oil.

Through all the ingredients in pre-filter, so it could be that some of the ingredients bind stronger to the membrane.

The smell of the peppermint has infused the room and there is a slight hot sauce kick.

#foodscience #herbalism

Currently experimenting into making homemade energy drinks or focus drinks.

You got the classics like capsaicin, caffeine, and nicotine for nervous system stimulants from various sources.

The current challenge is to weed out the various sources. Have already experimented with:

- pepper tincture
- chai tincture
- Tabasco sauce
- black tea
- black coffee
- Nicorette (nicotine)
- yerba mate tea
- matcha tea

Looking into which other natural substances can create a stimulating effect or which combination of natural substances.

Hot sauce + pepper tincture + chai tincture + black tea is a nice a treat.

#foodscience #foodchemistry #biology #chemistry #herbalism

Interesting license:
https://codeberg.org/PhishWarn/pages/src/branch/master/For%20Good%20Eyes%20Only%20Licence%20v0.2.pdf