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<|im_start|>user ELI5: What are the "means of production" in Socialist theory applied to a post-industrial economy such as the UK?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Means of production is just a society's ability to produce (things of) value. Everything from ideas to resources to individual effort is part of the collecti...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: how does saline mix (salt and water) helps with healing sores such as wisdom tooth extractions or episiotomy? I have had wisdom tooth extraction, navel piercing and episiotomy. In all instances my doctor/administrators said to soak the area with a saline mix. What's the benifit of doing that?<|im...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: what are wormholes, and are they real?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant A wormhole is basically a hole that connects two places in space time. It has an opening at both ends, with a tunnel between the two. In theory, it's meant to join two far apart places, because traveling through it is meant ...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Can radiant heat also be incandescent heat? I know toasters use incandescense to toast the bread, but other websites say that toasters use radiant heat. Which one is it? Can it be both? Please explain! Thanks!<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Radiant heat is heat applied over a distance by radia...
<|im_start|>user Why is general knowledge important? There is a peculiar sentiment in modern day America. No matter your occupation, you are expected to *keep up* with everything. World events, medical knowledge, the economy, social issues, pop culture, everyone from professional bimbos to plumbers to public officials ...
<|im_start|>user How does fabric softener work?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant So fabric has lots of little fibers of which it consists. If you look at your clothes, you'll see little short tiny fibers sticking out in all kinds of directions. Fabric softeners cause all those little fibers to more prominently 'stick ...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: The Pros and Cons of Universal Healthcare.<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Pros: * Everyone has health care coverage. * Catastrophic illnesses or accidents no longer bankrupt families. * Theoretically, the state could drive preventative care programs as a way to reduce costs. Cons: * It cost...
<|im_start|>user [Wh40k] How does one combat warp corruption? So, i just cleansed out a lot of heretics from a local jungle, but now i notice that the foul taint of the warp have taken root, both in their houses, the ground, the plants and the local people here. How do i proced to cleanse it? DO i just fireblaze it a...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Why do some people have such a difficulty remembering names? I have real difficulty remembering names of people. It is really frustrating sometimes. Someone could introduce themselves, and halfway into the conversation, I would forget their name. I have friends who are able to instantly remember ...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: What do we ACTUALLY know about anything regarding galaxies outside of the Milky Way? And how the fuck do we know it?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant We know whatever we can see. Some of what we know we know because we can *literally see it*, like with our own eyeballs through magnification. The r...
<|im_start|>user Asked my chemistry teacher (first year of highschool) this "Why do we use the mole (unit) instead of just using the mass (grams) isn't it easier to handle given the fact that we can weigh it easily? why the need to use the mole?" And he said he "doesn't answer to stupid questions" Did I ask a stupid qu...
<|im_start|>user CMV: There is no good enough reason to let parents refuse medical treatment for their children. Get a second opinion, fine, but if an Md tells you your kid needs something and there’s no verified follow up made within a reasonable amount of time at that point it’s medical neglect and authorities should...
<|im_start|>user [MCU] In Iron Man 2, what exactly does Tony do to create the new core for the arc reactor and how did he get that information from his dad’s old stuff from the World’s Fair? I know it has something to do with rearranging the pavilions into a model of something but what exactly did he do?<|im_end|> <|im...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Why cans/tins of foods such as soup and fruit, as well as jars of food, are mainly cylindrical rather than other forms, such as cuboidal.<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Canning involves changing the pressure on the inside of the vessel, and using a shape that has edges makes those points weak sp...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: How do we know what names mean? E.g. Hercules wife was called deinara, which means husband destroyer. In ancient greece was this woman literally called husband-destroyer?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant We do have lots of ancient texts which uses these words and some even explain the words direct...
<|im_start|>user Eli5: When falling asleep, how does your body know when you're taking a short nap (1-3 hours) vs actual deep sleep (6-8 hours)<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant The brain is more than just your conscious experience. Like right now, you're not consciously aware of it, but your brain has a goal of listenin...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: How does sleep affect muscle growth?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant A certain sleep stage increases production of growth hormones, which promotes muscle growth. Also, adequte rest after working allows the body to repair the used muscles and consequently increases volume and strength.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user ELI5: What is the difference between the Classical concept of full employment and Keynesian concept of full employment I am having a hard time on understanding the concept. I have minimal knowledge on economics and I am seeking here for an explanation about this. Thank you people.<|im_end|> <|im_start|...
<|im_start|>user If we can't get an ought from an is, how else do we get an ought? For example, if an anti-realist says morals come from our emotions and empathy, and that we ought to follow these emotions and empathy, then isn't this also falling into the is-ought gap?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant The is-ought gap ...
<|im_start|>user Multiple ponds and lakes have been around for 100s if not 1000s of years, sediment goes into them every rainfall, how can they stay there so long and not fill in?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Short answer, compaction. Long answer is, it’s complicated and every system has different variables as to ho...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Why are there so many sex scandals within the Catholic Church and not as many reported with other religions? I honestly want to know.<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Doing a quick search will yield numerous sexual abuse cases involving other religions. Also if you are basing your sources off of ...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Why do insects have much better vision than humans, despite having smaller eyes?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Depends on how you define “better” Insects have compound eyes that have evolved a number of functions that human eyes don’t have. Dragonflies have nearly 360 degree vision. Bees can...
<|im_start|>user Advice on improving Academic Writing! I'm trying to form a habit to practice academic writing regularly. My experience so far has taught me that I need to focus on following things: 1. Grammar 2. Critical Thinking:to form sound arguments and synthesize material 3. Overcoming procrastination: because ...
<|im_start|>user What's the difference between analyic vs synthetc, and , a priori vs a posteriori. They seem like the same concepts but just with different names<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant ***Analytic proposition*** is when a concept is contained within the subject *"All humans on Earth are mammals"* ***Synthe...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: What philosophical concept is Sartre alluding to? There is a famous anecdote Sartre (I think it was Sartre) used to explain some philosophical concept. Roughly, he describes a person ordering a coffee without cream. The waiter explains that they don't have any cream, but they can make a coffee wi...
<|im_start|>user What are some colleges are institutions that teach new theories about economics? What, if any, places teach about theories of economics that you would say are novel and revolutionary? Also are there any recent groundbreaking theories? I want to get into learning about economics and finances but I'd li...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: How are weather balloons deployed so that they do not pose a risk to commercial air traffic? Given the fact that weather balloons are frequently deployed to obtain critical measurements for making more accurate weather forecasts, how do pertinent governmental agencies ensure that they do not pose...
<|im_start|>user ELI5 why do more libertarians lean towards the right? What are some libertarian values that are more left than right?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant The way to think of it is as follows: Conservatives believe the government *shouldn't* interfere with economic issues but **should** interfere with soci...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Why can large loans (e.g. mortgages) be structured so that your first several payments are mostly interest and little principal? Is there a better reason than, "Because they can"? It seems so unfair to the borrower.<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Loans do not have to be structured that way; that...
<|im_start|>user Why is so much easier to balance on a moving bike than a stationary one? I imagine there's some physics involved here...does the momentum somehow make it easier to keep going straight than to fall over?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant While you are moving, you can make corrections in your trajectory (b...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: What exactly would classifying Internet Service Providers as Title 2 Common Carriers do?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant They would then have to allow competing companies the opportunity to make use of their infrastructure. You could purchase cable TV or internet from any entity that chose to lea...
<|im_start|>user Eli5: What’s the point of crushing confiscated cars? Isn’t that just a huge waste of valuable resources? I just saw the mayor of NYC announce the destruction of hundreds of ATVs / Dirt Bikes etc. They were impounded for being ridden illegally on city streets, but isn’t destroying the bikes a HUGE waste...
<|im_start|>user [The Witcher] Who is the intended audience for the notice boards we find in those backwater villages? It's likely that very few of those people are even literate.<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant People travel. People talk. And a lot of people are looking for work no matter where you are. Even if they c...
<|im_start|>user Is the brain capable of true multitasking? Or is does it achieve it through quick switching between tasks? Computers simulate multitasking by switching focus between different tasks quickly so it feels like they're doing everything at once. So which is it for the human brain? And is it even possible to...
<|im_start|>user What are the big name journals for Meta-Ethics?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Metaethics is written about in all of the major general philosophy journals, like Philosophical Review and Mind. For journals restricted to ethics, Ethics is probably the most well known and well regarded, but encompasses m...
<|im_start|>user [Star Wars] What did Palpatine and the Jedi think of other force sensitive groups? Were there even any? Did the Jedi mind if other groups existed that studied and used the force? Did Palpatine want to destroy them? This is a question about both canon and EU.<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant There were h...
<|im_start|>user I am an atheist who believes that people who are religious breed more hate and violence than their non-religious counterparts. CMV. Most days when I turn on the news I see reports of religiously fueled violence, not just in other countries but in America as well. I feel that the tolerance for people to...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Why do our energy levels go down when we're depressed? Depressed people I've seen generally feel more tired and fatigued than usual and end up sleeping more than usual. Why is this?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Depression in many ways puts your body through the same processes that a lot of phy...
<|im_start|>user Why is economics considered a science?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Does your definition of science differ from the conventional definition? The science of economics is concerned with testing hypotheses motivated by theories about the world that are either justified or not by available evidence, and...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: why does an air bubble in your blood kill you?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant First let’s cover some basics. Almost every part of your body needs oxygen to survive. Blood is what delivers that oxygen, and here’s how: When blood comes through our lungs it loads up with oxygen and flows immediat...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: What is the mechanism that wireless devices use to generate electromagnetic waves, millions per second? I heard it has something to do with electrons moving back and forth really quickly..how does it do this exactly?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Electromagnetic waves generated by our current g...
<|im_start|>user What makes a conflict a "world war"? What would have to happen in the current world conflicts that would confer "world war" status on them? Hearing about all the countries involved in the current conflicts, especially the ISIS conflict, it reminded me of past world wars in that there is a coalition of ...
<|im_start|>user [D&amp;D/General Fantasy] Do Paladins need to be genuine in their faith? Can a Paladin (or a person powered by some otherworldly being) just do things their god likes because it gives them power, or do they have to actually believe in/want to do the action? Like, could I not give a rat's ass about th...
<|im_start|>user How does cancer spread? I've recently learned that cancer may spread into different tissues (for example prostate cancer into the bone). Since cancer is usually not caused by any pathogenic microorganism, which could infect other parts of the body, how does it spread into different organs?<|im_end|> <|...
<|im_start|>user CMV: A suit and tie is not necessary (and should even be discouraged) to wear to work. First, just to get this out of the way: If you love wearing a suit &amp;tie because it makes you feel confident, helps you focus, it's comfortable to you, or any other reason that benefits you: that's great. Not sayi...
<|im_start|>user Is a fan’s blade size or spinning speed more important in determining the strength of the gust it produces? I hope I worded that well.<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant It depends on several other variables, including (but not limited to) blade shape, blade pitch, and power. Eg. A very sharply pitched ...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: How does upscaling work? How does it compensate for lack of pixels?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant If you're doubling the number of pixels, for example, you take the adjacent pixels and take a guess at what the one in the middle will look like. You can't necessarily take a simple average, becaus...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Digestion takes about six to eight hours through your stomach and small intestine. Food then enters your large intestine for further digestion. What happens when you eat something bad, and all this is reduced to minutes?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant So your bowels are like a long train track a...
<|im_start|>user How do animals know that they should perform certain behaviours, even if never shown by their parents/peers? For example, my rabbit was kept in a hutch from birth separated from the mother. And as soon as I took her home and allowed her to run in my backyard under supervision, the very first thing she ...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: What's cholesterol and why is it good or bad for it to be high or low? Asking for Ron Swanson.<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Cholesterol is used by the body to build cells and transport nutrients. So some is good and needed. The problem comes from too much of the "low density" or LDL type. T...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Why do magnets get demagnetised? How long does it take for that to happen?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Magnets depend on the orientation of the atoms in a material. They will pretty much tend to stay that way. But there are things that will de-magentize them. It's not simply a matter of a c...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: How did the first programming /markup languages syntaxes come up and how does semantic processing and syntactic processing recognise the right symbols ? An analogy would be great. EDIT: I'm wondering what would be the simplest explanation in a way that almost anyone can get the clearest view on...
<|im_start|>user eli5: Why most people can turn both eyes inwards but not in the opposite direction?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Turning eyes inward is a very natural motion, for focusing both eyes on something that is very close to your face. You naturally do it all the time. Pointing your eyes outward is not a "...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: why don't Italians speak latin? What happened to latin? Surely if the centre of the Roman empire was in Italy they would still speak latin today!?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant All languages evolve over time. The Latin language spread out and, as languages do, evolved in different ways in diffe...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: What is happening to my eyes when I'm looking at something but, I can make it look blurry or clear on demand?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant You are focusing your eyes differently. This is like in a tv show or movie when a camera will be on two people, focused on a person in the foreground, and ...
<|im_start|>user [Star Trek] How do I become a stellar cartographer? What should I major in, in university, and what do I need to become a good stellar cartographer? What do I need to major in? And what do I need to become stellar cartographer?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Math and computer science would be the unde...
<|im_start|>user How do scientists know how much dark matter a galaxy has or doesn't have?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant You take a galaxy and measure the rotation speeds of the stars. When you plot them on a graph of orbital speed Vs their radial distance, you'll see that it doesn't add up. There should be more mass...
<|im_start|>user How does the deep sea maintain life? Sun light is the main source of power for life but deep in the ocean is pitch black so, how does it sustain life without a high energy source like the sun flowing into the system<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant There are microbes in the deep sea that can perform che...
<|im_start|>user [MCU] Why Captain America didn't lift Thor's hammer in Age of Ultron? We later know for Endgame that he's able to do it. So why he didn't achieve it in Age of Ultron?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant There's a number of theories. One is that he didn't want to move it to protect Thor's ego, another is th...
<|im_start|>user Eli5: Why do we end up more tired from sleeping longer than recommended amounts? Why is it when you sleep for 10-12 hours you end up more tired throughout the day than if you had 8 hours of sleep?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Three main reasons: 1. If you’re sleeping 8 hours normally and one day dec...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Will we eventually reach a point where we have "cured" most causes of death, or will they just be replaced with new causes?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Most causes of death are problems with cells aging and not reproducing properly, or problems with build-ups of substances such as "bad" chole...
<|im_start|>user CMV: Art should never be viewed in a vacuum, and should always be viewed as part of the culture surrounding it as well as a production of its creator/s. My friend believes that art should always be viewed in a vacuum when reviewing it, and judged solely based on its own merits. I'm of the mind that art...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: "Race is a Social Construct" I've been doing some reading and I just don't grasp the 'ideas' behind that phrase. If someone could explain it a bit, it'd be great. Thanks.<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Really good answers in here.another way you can think of it is skin color biologically is no ...
<|im_start|>user If a woman's eggs are fully formed at birth, why does having children later in life increase the risk of developmental disabilities?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant source: biomedical sciences major with a few courses in genetics. the simple answer is, eggs aren't fully formed at birth. i believe they...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: How does soap actually kill bacteria?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant All soaps work by having two different properties on a single molecule (a property called amphoteric). One end of a soap molecule like to bind to water and the other end likes to bind to organic molecules like dirt and oil. Loo...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: what does it mean when a game engine is tied to the fps? why is high fps sometimes casuing problem? playing ff14 atm and the devs said any fps above 90 fps causes game enging problem problem and apparently causing out of bound issues and stuff, how is that related to fps? isnt that more like mod...
<|im_start|>user ELI5:Why, when applying for a U.S. job, is a candidate asked if their ethnicity is Hispanic, Latino, or other? Why are they then asked if their race is American Indian, Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, White, or Two or More Races? Example: http...
<|im_start|>user What are some criticisms of Peter Singer's philosophy?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant * Martha Nussbaum's Capability Approach * Alasdair MacIntyre's *After Virtue* in which he likens the principle of utility to a conceptual fiction that might produce beneficial actions, but a fiction nonetheless. ...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: What would happen if I pissed into an electrical outlet?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant It depends on two main factors: how solid your stream is, and whether you're connected to a ground. If you're not connected to a ground (ie wearing shoes with rubber soles), no circuit would be made, so no c...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Why do doctors wait until they suspect cancer before sending someone for an MRI/CT scan instead of having a scan done at 40 or 50 years old the same way prostate exams and mammograms are recommended?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Other people have already pointed out the cost and radiation expo...
<|im_start|>user Does i^i have a fixed, real value? Given that you can use the identity e^ix = cos(x) + isin(x) to prove that i^i is real (by letting x=pi/2 and raising both sides to the power of i) that would suggest that i^i = e^-pi/2, however since there are multiple values of x which could work just as well (5pi/2...
<|im_start|>user [Alien] What exactly does Ash mean when he describes the Xenomorph as a "perfect organism"?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant It's extremely effective at killing, breeding, surviving, and adapting to the point that the DNA of its offspring can rapidly change in a single generation. That last one is the...
<|im_start|>user [Alien]Why does cloning Riply also clone the parasite?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant We know that a gestating an xenomorph take upon the genetic properties of the host. It appears the transference is two ways. Remember they are nanotech bio-weapons. The sample they has must have been when the quee...
<|im_start|>user Why is Zinc more electrically conductive than nickel, and why is nickel more electrically conductive than iron? I observed that in the 3rd shell of Zinc there are 18 (full), while in Nickel there are 16, and in iron there are 14. Does this mean that the lower number of electrons in the 3rd shell = mor...
<|im_start|>user I believe that governments should take care of the needs of the people, and that corporations should take care of the wants. CMV This doesn't mean that all restaurants should be run by the government. It means that if someone can't afford to eat governments should pay for that person.<|im_end|> <|im_s...
<|im_start|>user CMV: Feminism is a bad name for an equality movement, because the name represents a “side” and this creates bias against it. It is worth noting that I’m not against the movement, just the naming. I believe that the name “feminism” creates a wrong bias that feminists do not strive for gender equality b...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: When plants face the sun, how do they know where the sun is, and how are they able to orient themselves?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant There are cells in the stem of the plant that grow at different rates depending on if they are lit by the sun or not. The ones that are not in sunlight grow mor...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Why is it acceptable for beef to be pink in the center, but not poultry or pork?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant If handled properly during processing, beef and fish carry minimal risk of containing pathogens. Damn near all of the US poultry population is infected with salmonella (especially by ...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: What happens when lotion is applied to really dry skin on a cellular level?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Your skin is a complex organ that relies on natural oils to stay sealed and hydrated. We wash these oils off several times a day, showering and washing our hands. This leads to two proble...
<|im_start|>user CMV: I don't believe that "developing countries" will actually achieve a "developed" level like the other countries. I really REALLY want to change this view. As someone from a developing country and that has lived in several countries considered "developing", I honestly cannot see a future for my cou...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: why raising the minimum wage ≠ a consequential rise in the cost of living. I've searched ELI5 and have almost found the answer to my question, but usually it ended up linking to studies (which I love reading) without really explaining why. Could someone ELI5?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant The ...
<|im_start|>user CMV: A prenuptial agreement, in regards to division of property, is a perfect valid agreement, and shouldn't have a negative stigma. I find that this can be seen upon as greed or egotism, hower I simply see it from an economical standpoint. When you're in a relationship, and you split up, you normally...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Why do live TV hosts experience delays when talking to reporters on the scene? Like, it's the current year, if I fire up Discord, Skype or even FaceTime I can talk to or video message people on the other side of the country with close to zero lag, as if they're right here with me. Still, when...
<|im_start|>user Ways to stay involved outside of school? Preferably want to hear from humanities people but science people can jump in if they have something to say. I'm an undergrad senior and I really want to be an Egyptologist. However, based on the fact that I've been rejected from every Ph.d program I applied to...
<|im_start|>user CMV: Police power should never be "for hire" for private entities I read about how NFL refs accidentally left the "K" balls used for kicking at their hotel prior to the Patriots - Chiefs playoff game. The balls were then given a state police escort to the stadium. Even if the cost to the taxpayers wa...
<|im_start|>user General tools and tips for starting a PhD? I am going to be starting this fall and I’m primarily interested in hearing about must-have tools and programs which will make my experience smoother. Are there things you wish you knew going in? I’ve already been told to check out Zotero or Mendeley for tak...
<|im_start|>user CMV: If workers are always working extra hours, the company needs more employees A friend of mine is working for a company for a couple of months now. After his new boss was hired, a lot has changed in his team and now there's a lot of new projects and changes to existing ones. As a result, everyone's ...
<|im_start|>user CMV: It's not rude to correct someone's English if they're learning it as a second language. A lot of people seem to think it's rude to correct someone's English, and to me it seems that it's only rude if it's condescending or the person is a native English speaker. I think that if someone is learning ...
<|im_start|>user In mediums where the speed of light is reduced, are relativistic effects greater at lower speeds?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant No, relativistic effects are determined by c, the unchanging speed limit of the universe (also the natural conversion factor between distances in space and time). Light happ...
<|im_start|>user What's the difference between the Law of Excluded Middle and the principle of Bivalence? Hi friends, If we say: Bivalence - A proposition is either true or false LEM - Given any proposition, either it's true or it's not true (P ∨ ¬P) How are these two different? What's the difference between "tru...
<|im_start|>user How bad would it be to have non-professors write letter of recommendations for grad school? On the application it shows a list of types of recommenders (professor, employer, family member, co worker, friend etc.) Im only thinking about this because I'm anxious my professors aren't responding to my emai...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Why do some foods have an after taste - And what causes the after taste?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant There are two things you need to know; how taste buds work, and how saliva works Saliva is the first part of digestion, believe it or not. The food is actually being broken down at a molecula...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Why does it hurt more to get an IV put in your hand than in the crook of your arm? I have tiny little veins and nurses are never able to stick me in my arm, but they’re able to find better veins in my hand. Whenever I see a new doctor, I tell them to just start in my hand because the constant sti...
<|im_start|>user ELI5 how anesthesia works I mean the putting you to sleep kind<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant The specially trained doctor administers three drugs. One reduces your consciousness, making you drowsy, or unconscious or comatose. Another paralyzes the body so it doesn't move during surgery. A third numbs...
<|im_start|>user Why do diesel locomotives have electric engines? I hope this is the right sub reddit for this question... Why do diesel locomotives and even some ships use Diesel engines to power generators that then run electric motors to "drive" the vehicle? From a scientific perspective, why don't we do this for ...
<|im_start|>user How efficient are our best solar panels compared to the leaves of plants at converting solar energy?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Plants usually have an efficiency around a few percent while the best laboratory devices have an efficiency of over 40%. A commercial solar cell will probably be closer t...
<|im_start|>user Eli5: why do lips get chapped in cold weather compared to hot? Doesn’t the hot air absorb the moisture more?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Hot air does make moisture move more, but that also includes nearby water sources, making the air more humid. The higher water content of the warm air doesn't ...
<|im_start|>user CMV: The power of magic has caused people born into the wizarding world in Harry Potter to lack critical thinking and problem solving skills. The ability to use magic in the Harry Potter universe has allowed for creative solutions to a lot of problems that people face. However, I believe that using mag...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Why can't humans see clearly underwater?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Light travels differently in water, due to the refractive index of water. That's why looking through the surface of water, straight objects can look bent, and spearfishing is so difficult! Since we are evolved to see throu...
<|im_start|>user APIs Explained ... I dunno but I don't understand APIs fluently. Does anyone know of an informative article or perhaps a website or just personally explain to me frankly wtf APIs are an why we need them ... Edit: Thanks everyone for your empathetic contributions. Guess what; I have a better understan...