Dopamine seeking?

I knew some families with that behavior. They are rare, but extremely hurtful. Look into trauma therapy (and ask a therapist what makes them qualified for that, instead of taking their word). You may have developed some hidden coping mechanisms just to survive, and a (good) therapist can help you determine if those mechanisms help or hurt you.

Your brother’s behavior seems extremely uncommon, to say the least. I can’t imagine that behavior being tolerated in a (functional) work place.

I wish you the best.

Eat until you’re not hungry, not when you’re full. That may require eating more slowly. It will be an adjustment for sure.

Outerwilds

I thought Mturk was primarily used for labeling data for ML models, i.e., “here’s data. Look at it and give it a label according to our specifications”. Do they have a component of Mturk for piloting devices?

Woah, you’re right. I assumed this was someone’s highly produced fan demo. Devo really covered it. Hot damn

How the hell is this 15 years old? It’s really well done. Must’ve been a lot of work

Do you have a guess on the underlying issue(s)? E.g., trauma (intergenerational, complex, or acute), issues related to neurodivergence (ADHD or ASD), psychiatric conditions (bipolar, schizophrenia, etc).

If so, filter out therapists that don’t list the issue as something they treat. Then call them and ask if they have specific training for that issue. A “reputable” therapist should point to a specific training program or certification that you can research. If they say something like, “I’m comfortable talking about that issue but have no training in it,” look elsewhere.

The bigger thing to consider: finding a therapist is a match making process. You may have to go through multiple therapists before you find one that helps. Even something as small as communication style is a valid reason to find a new therapist.

Best of luck!

Luigi’s Mansion 3 and Donkey Kong Tropical Breeze

Very cleanable

If you have the time, try organizing in phases to make it feel less overwhelming:

1. Find all books & place in one spot
2. Find all loose clothes & place in a hamper
3. …
4. Organize books into a ‘keep’ pile and a ‘give away’ pile
5. Put clothes in washing machine, if available

If you’re struggling, do 1 phase per hour, or per day, or per week – based on any restrictions you have.

Best of luck!

Woah, I had never considered that. To think, all these years I was on the side of “initial index is 1.” I’ve unknowingly been using “initial index is 0,” since I started using numbers.

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1. I’d bucket them as “A Deftones backbone with metal flourishes and pop sensibilities”. That’s a big mix of people, and so they can attract more fans.

2. Their band aesthetic / look makes them easily identifiable. It’s a successful marketing tool shrug

I think your points are valid, though.

Note: I’m not a huge fan of them, but have enjoyed a few of their songs.

Cool blend of adorable, surreal, and creepy

Love it

Hmmm, not sure I understand what you mean. However, there are things called “saddles” in numerical methods that kinda look an optimum point, but really they’re just intersections of funky surfaces.

Sounds like you’re describing gradient descent

Your childhood sounded very difficult. I’m sorry you experienced that.

Have you explored what issues contributed to your family’s behavior? E.g., intergenerational trauma, inherited mental health issues, etc. Knowing won’t suddenly fix everything, but can help you feel better by adjusting your life.

Humming the “Moon” theme from the Ducktails video game should also count

Rainbow colored wrap around sunglasses

I hear you. The bigger issue is that companies are now giving technical interviews that previously would be a 2 week long in-house project, but now demand “proficient candidates” complete within 3-4 hours. They compromise by saying, “you can use any chatbot you want!”

My interpretation is that the market wants people to know enough about what they’re doing to both build AND fix entire projects with chatbots. That said, many organizations are only selecting for candidates who do the former quickly…

Are you able to speak with a therapist? Do those big feelings seem to appear randomly or due to consistent behavioral triggers?

Do you have any specific trauma from family or bullies? If so, you should look into a “trauma -informed” therapist.

Note: If this is your first time meeting with a therapist, know that it’s a match-making process. Before jumping into your personal history, determine if you and the therapist can communicate well, and you feel comfortable to communicate.

A good therapist will likely not tell you, “here’s what’s wrong with you. Go sort it out.” The goal will be to understand how your brain and body respond to your environment. It’s a learning process.