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OneFutureOfMany t1_jd04fvb wrote

Reply to comment by malepitt in Student built satellite launched by SpaceX and powered by 48 AA batteries and a $20 microprocessor shows a low-cost way to reduce space junk by DukeOfGeek

That has nothing to do with AA batteries.

Why spend $10k to launch a satellite who’s batteries (Energizer?) will die and leave it orbiting uselessly for 4.5 years?

But yeah a drag sail can reduce time in orbit.

I’m glad some students are getting some experience designing and launching satellites. It’ll be a major step for their careers.

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ButtholeCandies t1_jd006vj wrote

Reply to comment by belovedeagle in Expert: Misinformation targeting Black voters is rising — and AI could make it more “sophisticated” by Wagamaga

Which part? There was an insane amount of disinformation and astroturfing targeting AA to not get the COVID vaccine. Regular media was supporting this with the constant articles about how the skepticism was justified because of Tuskegee and that the white people that were avoiding the vaccine were dumb and doing it because of Trump and conspiracy theories.

I was amazed that the excuse kept coming up with every new wave and was then followed by data about how they were the least vaccinated group, but the conclusion was racism and not having access, which held no water after a couple months.

Soft bigotry of low expectations makes it impossible to counter the disinformation effectively.

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[deleted] t1_jczzqd0 wrote

Reply to comment by TerryTPlatypus in Expert: Misinformation targeting Black voters is rising — and AI could make it more “sophisticated” by Wagamaga

>African Americans: scare them into submission, deters them from using political and social power.
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>If I am wrong, someone correct me on this.

You're correct, specifically they engage in voter suppression. They will use every trick in the book to discourage folks from voting. They claim voting doesn't matter, they say both sides are the same, they lie about voting information and deliberately give incorrect information, and they exploit historical and ongoing injustices to make people feel like their voices don't matter.

The opposite couldn't be more true. Your voice and your votes matter, and the fact that they spend millions of dollars to convince you otherwise is proof that you have a voice and that your voice matters.

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nemom t1_jczyqqq wrote

Reply to comment by DukeOfGeek in Student built satellite launched by SpaceX and powered by 48 AA batteries and a $20 microprocessor shows a low-cost way to reduce space junk by DukeOfGeek

I did read the article. It will orbit the planet for five years. The batteries will run out long before that, so it will be space junk most of its life. Yes, they are showing how increasing drag can shorten the time something is space junk, but it is still going to be space junk.

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