algoatecorn

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by algoatecorn 2y ago
Sorry, but an overwhelming amount of people commenting in here are extremely ignorant of the modern agri-food system. The notion that robots and drones will eliminate monocultures and chemical inputs is wildly untrue. In some minor cases th
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by algoatecorn 2y ago
They involve human labor, just like every industrial process in existence. What's your point?
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by algoatecorn 2y ago
That's false. Homogeneity makes it easier to harvest, process, and store crops. It also drives perfect competition which brings cost down on the commodity market.
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by algoatecorn 2y ago
We're not moving away from nitrogen fertilizers. Ever. Why? Look at the following three graphs: global population, staple crop yield, and nitrogen fertilizer application. Now overlay them. That's why. Also, there are myriad chemic
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U.S. Consumers Spent More on Food in 2022 Than Ever Before (Inflation Adjusted)(ers.usda.gov)
52 points by algoatecorn 3y ago|128 comments
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by algoatecorn 3y ago
I'm not supporting the parasitic nature of landlords. But the right to own land is an essential part of a functioning society. The idea that no one should be able to own land is ridiculous and does not work. There are plenty of example
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by algoatecorn 3y ago
Except astroturfing is coordinated. It's not a conspiracy. The shills you mention are just people who are well-informed on nuanced topic. A topic that that seemingly affects everyone (because food), and therefore everyone chimes in. Ex
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by algoatecorn 3y ago
Is this an AI-generated comment? Nothing about the article mentions herbicide
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by algoatecorn 3y ago
Let's just take a pause and consider some key information: -This is an association study -If we CTLR+F "cause", "causing", "causal", etc, the only mention of causation is with extremely high levels of flou
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by algoatecorn 3y ago
They aren't "kafkaesque political redefinitions". You are just choosing to use an overly simple definition because it supports your argument. The NBER determines recession based on a sophisticated methodology. One that consid
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by algoatecorn 3y ago
I think there's just a statistically reliable number of people who will carry X balance at Y interest rate, and card companies use perks as product differentiation so they can attract more users. If the perks somehow get even more peop
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by algoatecorn 3y ago
I wonder how much of this is just due to education. I know several people who make good money, but carry over absurd amounts on their cards each month, losing hundreds of dollars. These same people have tens of thousands, probably more, in
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by algoatecorn 3y ago
The relationship between certain endurance training and arrhythmia seems to follow a J-curve. No activity = higher risk // Moderate activity = lowest risk // Extreme activity = higher risk that increases with # of traini
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by algoatecorn 3y ago
That's an important correction, thanks.
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by algoatecorn 3y ago
Think of it this way. We are all accumulating plaque. Three things play a large role in the rate at which we accumulate plaque: bodyweight, diet, activity level. (Yes, I'm aware there are more variables, but these are most pervasive an
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by algoatecorn 3y ago
No it's not. They clearly highlighted that SCA is an electrical problem, and MI is a plumbing problem. They just used it to point out that perhaps people will now start paying attention to heart diseases in those younger than 40.
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by algoatecorn 3y ago
Food system is a technical term and is distinctly different than the meat industry, which it encompasses. These companies certainly do not "control the food system"
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by algoatecorn 3y ago
Aren't we all just performing probablistic decision paths in our own minds? Would "feelings" improve decision accuracy in artificial systems?
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by algoatecorn 3y ago
True, but that hasn't stopped MSM in the past
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by algoatecorn 3y ago
Sometimes they are the ones doing it if their visa is on the line.
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by algoatecorn 3y ago
Your statement means nothing. Look up how much money Stanford receives through NSF, NIH, DoD, etc.
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by algoatecorn 3y ago
Since you are able to confidently say no, what factors are most influential?
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by algoatecorn 3y ago
Causality can go both ways
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by algoatecorn 3y ago
Would you agree that an influx of narcotics from our southern border has a lot to do with a rise in homelessness across the US?
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by algoatecorn 3y ago
They do though. I was a Pell Grant recipient. All I did was fill out the FAFSA and the grant was automatically applied. That got me through community college debt free. When I transferred to a 4-year, I once again filled out the FAFSA and w
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by algoatecorn 3y ago
What is this quoting? Maybe I'm missing the point, but is your last sentence meant to describe the way modern farming has gone? Because tractors and general technology have made calories wildly abundant and cheap
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by algoatecorn 3y ago
With a reasonable amount of muscle mass, you don't need to reach as low of a body fat percentage to look fit. With regard to your original comment, yes there are millions of people who remain fit, lean, and without a "belly",
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by algoatecorn 3y ago
Something like 6% of Americans actually live in a food desert. A worthy problem to solve, but a total strawman when it comes to addressing obesity and food choice behavior.
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by algoatecorn 3y ago
There are trashcans outside of practically every convenience store, which exist about every 100 feet. They don't expect you to go walking off eating or drinking whatever you just bought. People hang outside the store, eat/drink&#x
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by algoatecorn 3y ago
This guy's content snuck into my youtube algo not long ago. He seems to have a real disorder that stems from age and time, permeating every aspect of his life. I know it sounds a bit judgemental, and everyone should be able to do as th

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