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| Topic | Joe Rogan goes off on transgender athletes in MMA with Michelle Waterson. |
| Hinakuluiau 05/29/19 8:50:34 PM #23 | I don't particularly feel knowledgeable about sports and the advantages trans athletes (MtF or FtM) have over ciswomen, but I do think that we're at a point where people aren't consistent For instance, there will never be a time where I can train and be as fast as Usain Bolt. He has a biological advantage over me resulting in that I'll never be able to beat him. Top athletes around the world have tried and are unable to do it. Does that mean we need a new category for people not blessed by genetics? Of course not Or for a more recent example: Michael Phelps and Caster Semenya. Semenya has more testosterone than the average woman and was barred from competing in Women's Events at the Olympics. Meanwhile, Phelps produces less lactic acid and as such does not get tired as easily as the rest of us mortals. They both have genetic quirks compounded with their years of training, resulting in them dominating their respective fields. Why is one allowed while the other is not? --- There are some things where I just bypass critical thinking. - ROD |
| Topic | Can someone explain to me why Ellen Pao finds this email offensive? |
| Hinakuluiau 05/27/19 4:00:51 PM #6 | Zikten posted... I don't know what she is talking about Ellen Pao spoke to a group of people made up with men and women. A female founder was happy that Pao made eye contact with her. The idea is that for a lot of people, when they're presenting to a mixed group they tend to look at the men more than the women. Pao is highlighting this issue because it's a simple one to fix that isn't asking much from people. People who are upset with her tend to think that their experiences trump that of the many women who feel ignored in mixed groups. --- There are some things where I just bypass critical thinking. - ROD |
| Topic | Why are video game categories on Jeopardy always so easy? |
| Hinakuluiau 05/21/19 8:32:22 PM #18 | Damn_Underscore posted... They only ask about the most basic and popular things, which isn't true for other categories. It really is. They ask the most basic questions where if you have read just one book about it, you should know everything in the category. It's good television. It lets the average viewer feel like they are smart --- There are some things where I just bypass critical thinking. - ROD |
| Topic | People who hated the GoT finale: how would you have done it? (spoilers) |
| Hinakuluiau 05/21/19 7:03:51 PM #97 | kayoticdreamz posted... I swear people whining about Season 8 must have some extreme form of ADHD where they can't follow plots for more than 5 minutes. The issue is not with the detractors attention spans or even with various plot points, it's the writing. Everyone figured Dany would go full Mad Queen at some point, especially after her time in Mereen. Not our fault you settle for slime covered shit. --- There are some things where I just bypass critical thinking. - ROD |
| Topic | Is the Spider-Man PS4 game worth grabbing now? What about the DLC? |
| Hinakuluiau 05/18/19 8:54:08 AM #1 | I'd like to play it but I'd wait for a complete edition unless the DLC is worth the $25, or not at all worth it --- There are some things where I just bypass critical thinking. - ROD |
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