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What are your biggest guilty pleasures?
<topic> Guilty pleasures. <context> nan
In my experience, asking in a relaxed way makes all the difference. "Can I grab anything for you?" is easy to quickly dismiss if you want to be left alone.
<topic> Asking Politely <context> nan
What tools do us men have to beat false accusations in this #MeToo era? &nbsp; EDIT: Well thx stranger. First reddit gold for me.
<topic> Defending against false accusations <context> I am an employment attorney here to tell you how to respond to sexual harassment in the workplace in the "#MeToo" era. #MeToo is a social movement against sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and rape culture, in which people publicize their experiences of sexual abuse ...
Do you believe all hospitals should be postponing elective procedures at this point, given the growth of test positive cases?
<topic> Hospital procedures during COVID <context> Hello, I am an anesthesiologist, ICU physician, and have a PhD in Pharmacology. I'm here to discuss why "flattening the curve" matters! Flattening the curve was a public health strategy to slow down the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus during the early stages of the COVI...
Do you still prefer Courvoisier, or have you switched brands?
<topic> Cognac preference <context> I am Tim Meadows, taking on all challengers! Timothy Meadows (born February 5, 1961) is an American actor, comedian, and writer. Meadows was one of the longest-running cast members on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live, where he appeared for ten seasons from 1991 to 200...
So, you are trying to karmawhore so you don't have to have a "real" job? How exactly does that prove you aren't a lazy stoner? :)
<topic> Karmawhoring <context> nan
Dear Chuck, Where do you find all the fantastic models for your book covers?
<topic> Book cover models <context> I am dr. chuck tingle HUGO NOMINATED AUTHOR of bestsellers Pounded In The Butt By My Own Butt and Space Raptor Butt Invasion please The Hugo Award for Best Novel is one of the Hugo Awards given each year for science fiction or fantasy stories published in, or translated to, English d...
How would you describe your relationship with James the squirrel?
<topic> Interactions with James the <context> Hi I'm rapper Lil Dicky and I just released a video for my eleven minute song "Pillow Talking"! David Andrew Burd (born March 15, 1988), better known by his stage name Lil Dicky, is an American rapper, comedian, and actor. He came to prominence with the release of the music...
What’s your favorite pizza topping?
<topic> Pizza Toppings <context> Iam Pornstar Jessa Rhodes! A pornographic film actor or actress, pornographic performer, adult entertainer, or porn star is a person who performs sex acts in video that is usually characterized as a pornographic movie. Such videos tend to be made in a number of distinct pornographic sub...
I wish he'd answer this question with, "There are Steve Jobs movies?"
<topic> Steve Jobs movies <context> Im Apple Co-founder Steve Wozniak, Stephen Gary Wozniak (; born August 11, 1950), also known by his nickname "Woz", is an American technology entrepreneur, electronics engineer, computer programmer, philanthropist, and inventor. In 1976, he co-founded Apple Computer, with business pa...
How much money did you embezzle from Dunder-Mifflin?
<topic> Embezzlement <context> Hey, it's Brian Baumgartner! I portrayed Kevin Malone (accounting guru and chili master) on NBC's The Office and I'm here today to discuss my new podcast, An Oral History of The Office", Brian Bruce Baumgartner (born November 29, 1972) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Ke...
Ever watch the company man video on you guys? It sounds like you have some history.
<topic> Company culture <context> I am Don Vultaggio, Founder & Chairman of AriZona Beverage Company. Arizona Beverages USA (stylized as AriZona) is a producer of many flavors of iced tea, juice cocktails, and energy drinks based in Woodbury, New York. Arizona's first product was made available in 1992, to compete with...
Probably too late but why do you get to be a woman but I cant approved for reconstructive surgery after an accident on active duty?
<topic> Military medical benefits. <context> Hi Reddit! Im Staff Sgt. Cathrine "Katie" Schmid, one of the thousands of transgender people currently serving in the U.S. military. I'm also a plaintiff in Karnoski v. Trump, the case against the #TransMilitaryBan. A transgender person (often abbreviated to trans person) is...
If you could wave a magic wand and have a startup created to solve your most pressing problem, what would it be?
<topic> Magic startup solution. <context> I am Tim Ferriss, author, angel investor, host of the Tim Ferriss Experiment, and human guinea pig! Timothy Ferriss (born July 20, 1977) is an American entrepreneur, investor, author, podcaster, and lifestyle guru. He became well-known through his 4-Hour self-help book seriesin...
> What episode have you been most hammered recording? Its been about 5 years since we drank during recording, maybe the 9/11 part 2 or 3, a rough topic to be sober for.
<topic> Drinking during recording <context> We are Last Podcast On The Left and we have a new book out this week! The Last Podcast on the Left is a weekly podcast on the Last Podcast Network featuring comedian and podcast host Ben Kissel, podcast producer and researcher Marcus Parks, and comedian and actor Henry Zebrow...
I'm an ambassador for a middle eastern kingdom. An American journalist tripped and fell on a bone saw in my embassy while filling out some paperwork. Can you think of a cover story I could use to fool the American President?
<topic> Diplomatic relations. <context> We are Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor - hosts of the new HBO Midterm Specials: Pod Save America. Pod Save America is an American progressive political podcast produced and distributed by Crooked Media. The podcast debuted in January 2017 and airs twice weekly, with the...
What could an autopsy be used for? He was clearly shot in the head, right?
<topic> Forensic Investigation <context> I am a Video and Audio Forensic Expert who has consulted on cases like Trayvon Martin, Malaysia Airlines Flight 307, and the JFK Tapes! Forensic video analysis is the scientific examination, comparison and/or evaluation of video in legal matters.
Hey Amir Jewmenfeld, whats the minimum pay youd shoot a porn for? What would it feature?
<topic> Pornography/Adult Entertainment <context> We are Jake and Amir and we are coming out of Web Series retirement with a new Patreon Channel! Jake and Amir is an American comedy duo made up of podcasters and former CollegeHumor writers Jake Hurwitz and Amir Blumenfeld. The duo came into prominence in 2007 when they...
If I'm reading the article right, his chutes DID open but they got tangled with each other. So maybe they were providing some resistance but just not enough to make a safe landing?
<topic> Parachute Malfunction <context> I am a survivor of a skydive in which my parachute didn't open. Parachuting, including also skydiving, is a method of transiting from a high point in the atmosphere to the surface of Earth with the aid of gravity, involving the control of speed during the descent using a parachut...
<Favorite horror movie Parasite - Ben Hereditary - Marcus Mandy - Henry >No Panzram? We just covered Panzram on the podcast, we focused on older less covered topics in the book!
<topic> Horror Movie Discussion <context> We are Last Podcast On The Left and we have a new book out this week! The Last Podcast on the Left is a weekly podcast on the Last Podcast Network featuring comedian and podcast host Ben Kissel, podcast producer and researcher Marcus Parks, and comedian and actor Henry Zebrowsk...
Without context, I'm not sure what that means. Are you profitable, or relying on money you raise from Kickstarter? I'm trying to understand if the business proposition is selling board games, or getting paid through crowd funding.
<topic> Crowdfunding vs. Prof <context> I am a 29-year-old married guy who quit his job to make board games for a living. I've now raised $325,000 in two years. Board games are tabletop games that typically use pieces. These pieces are moved or placed on a pre-marked board (playing surface) and often include elements o...
Why/how did you chose the name Hornell Brewing Company? I grew up in a town named Hornell, in NY, and I’ve never seen the name anywhere else. AriZona is top notch.
<topic> Naming a Business <context> I am Don Vultaggio, Founder & Chairman of AriZona Beverage Company. Arizona Beverages USA (stylized as AriZona) is a producer of many flavors of iced tea, juice cocktails, and energy drinks based in Woodbury, New York. Arizona's first product was made available in 1992, to compete wi...
> you said we were maybe your favorite crowd Was that your first concert?
<topic> Concert experience <context> I'm Lil Dicky, I just released my album 'Professional Rapper,' and I still go on a lot of tinder dates. David Andrew Burd (born March 15, 1988), better known by his stage name Lil Dicky, is an American rapper, comedian, and actor. He came to prominence with the release of the music ...
What would happen if the football is destroyed by an attack? I assume the US would still be able to retaliate.
<topic> Retaliation after football destruction <context> nan
When someone is lucid dreaming, does their brain activity look different from normal dreaming?
<topic> Lucid Dreaming Brain <context> Im Michael Finkel and I wrote Nat Geos cover story about the science of sleep (and how most of us are not getting enough of it)! Michael Finkel (born 1969) is a journalist and memoirist, who has written the books True Story: Murder, Memoir, Mea Culpa (2005) and The Stranger in the...
What's the story behind the band? I've always wondered where you met them and what their initial reaction to the show was and if it took a while to find old people who are willing to let you beat them up for the sake of television
<topic> Band Origin Story <context> I'm Eric. I'm an Andre. Comedy doesn't exist. Eric Samuel Andr (born April 4, 1983) is an American comedian, actor, host, writer, producer, and musician. He is best known as the creator, host, and co-writer of the Adult Swim surreal comedy series The Eric Andre Show (2012present).
So I studied software engineering in college. There were basically no women at all. The majority of the students were Asian and male. Would you rather fill a software engineer position with a candidate who studied software engineering or one who studied psychology?
<topic> Gender Diversity in Software Engineering <context> nan
Can you explain the co-op aspect of REI?
<topic> Co-op Membership at <context> I am Jerry Stritzke, CEO of REI and were closing all of our stores on Black Friday. Recreational Equipment, Inc., doing business as REI, is an American retail and outdoor recreation services corporation. It is organized as a consumers' co-operative. REI sells camping gear, hiking, ...
Hi Kevin! What do you think of Canberra being no. 3 on The Lonely Planet’s list?
<topic> Ranking of Canberra <context> My name is Kevin Rudd and I am a former Australian Prime Minister! Kevin Michael Rudd (born 21 September 1957) is an Australian diplomat and former politician who served as the 26th prime minister of Australia, from 2007 to 2010 and June 2013 to September 2013, holding office as th...
You're getting upvotes because of the link, right? Because this video acts as pretty persuasive evidence for the idea that ScarJo believes Marvel does a disservice to its female characters.
<topic> Female Representation in Marvel <context> Mark Ruffalo, back again on reddit. Let's talk Water Defense with Scott Smith! Mark Alan Ruffalo (; born November 22, 1967) is an American actor and producer. He began acting in the early 1990s and first gained recognition for his work in Kenneth Lonergan's play This Is...
Is there any way to know what the maximum THC potential is of cannabis if we continue to selectively breed? In other words can we produce plants with 40% THC or 50% and project what we might create in the future?
<topic> Cannabis Breeding Potential <context> I am Matt Elmes, PhD; Cannabis scientist. After making discoveries about how we process cannabinoids at the cellular level, I transitioned to work in the California cannabis industry. Ive also been a regular cannabis user myself for 20 years. Now that youve read my qualific...
If you could start all over again from scratch, with no legacy or compatibility requirements, what's the first thing that you would change?
<topic> Fresh start. <context> We are the Microsoft Excel team - Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet developed by Microsoft for Windows, macOS, Android, iOS and iPadOS. It features calculation or computation capabilities, graphing tools, pivot tables, and a macro programming language called Visual Basic for Applications (...
dammit, who put onions in the pie?!?
<topic> Unwanted Ingredients <context> Hi guys! Its Gordon Ramsay, back for another, this time from London! There's a lot of exciting things happening in 2016, new restaurants, a mobile game.so Gordon James Ramsay (; born (1966-11-08)8 November 1966) is a British celebrity chef, restaurateur, television personality and...
Have you ever had an interaction with a viewer that's made either yourselves or your families uncomfortable? You don't have to describe what happened I'm just curious :) Thanks!
<topic> Uncomfortable viewer interactions <context> We are Rhett and Link, creators of Good Mythical Morning and the new YouTube Red Series "Buddy System." Good Mythical Morning (abbreviated as GMM) is an American comedy, talk and variety YouTube series created by Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal. The series stars Rhett ...
How are YOU, as a person?
<topic> Self-Reflection <context> Im Warwick Davis. Ewok, Hogwarts Professor, Leprechaun, Tenable quiz show hostAMA! Warwick Ashley Davis ( WORR-ik, born 3 February 1970) is an English actor and television presenter. He played the title character in Willow (1988) and the Leprechaun film series (19932003), several chara...
Personally haven't played, but is it anything like the zoning in Cities: Skylines?
<topic> City-building simulation games <context> We are real people who work in Parks and Recreation. Parks and Recreation (also known as Parks and Rec) is an American political satire mockumentary sitcom television series created by Greg Daniels and Michael Schur. The series aired on NBC from April 9, 2009, to Februar...
Former Army here. Any good civilian SERE schools I can attend in WA?
<topic> Civilian Survival, Ev <context> nan
If you don't mind me bringing in such a controversial topic here, what made you suddenly change your opinion about gender even though there is little to no scientific proof proving that there is more than two genders?
<topic> Gender identity. <context> Im Bill Nye and Im on a quest to end anti-scientific thinking. William Sanford Nye (, born November 27, 1955) is an American mechanical engineer, science communicator, and television presenter. He is best known as the host of the science education television show Bill Nye the Science ...
If you caught me (a 26 male) smoking pot in a remote yet public spot. What would you do? Asking for a friend.
<topic> Drug use in public. <context> I am a Police Officer in Northern England Law enforcement in the United Kingdom is organised separately in each of the legal systems of the United Kingdom: England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Most law enforcement is carried out by police officers serving in regional p...
The first time I saw The Room, 5 minutes in I couldn't figure out if Phil/Denny was 13 or 30 and when he went upstairs I'm like whoa are they gonna fuck that kid?
<topic> Dark comedy <context> We're 5 actors from cult film, THE ROOM, The Room is a 2003 American independent romantic drama film written, produced, executive produced and directed by Tommy Wiseau, who stars in the film alongside Juliette Danielle and Greg Sestero. Set in San Francisco, the film is centred around a me...
Are there a lot of STD's in the cult? Since a man has multiple wives and a lot of children would suggest there's a lot of unprotected sex. How are the STD's treated? Or how is healthcare in the cult in general?
<topic> Healthcare in Cult Communities <context> I grew up in a polygamous cult in Utah. I escaped at age 17 to avoid an arranged marriage to my 1st cousin. Cult is a term, considered pejorative by some, for a relatively small group which is typically led by a charismatic and self-appointed leader, who excessively cont...
Does it? I don’t think the President alone holds that much power in the US, nor does the American government serve as the President’s patsy.
<topic> Presidential power in the US <context> I'm Alexey Kovalev, an investigative reporter from Russia. I'm here to answer your questions about being a journalist in Russia, election meddling, troll farms, and other fun stuff. Alexei Vyacheslavovich Kovalev (Russian: , IPA: [lksej vtslavvt kvlf]; born February 24, 19...
Does a gold chain really go with anything?
<topic> Accessorizing with jewelry <context> nan
Will Together Through Time get a vinyl release?
<topic> Vinyl Release <context> We are TWRP, rockstars from the future, collaborators with Game Grumps, NSP, Starbomb and Chris Hadfield. We just released a new album! TWRP (pronounced twerp), formerly known as Tupper Ware Remix Party, is a Canadian rock band originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Initially founded in 2...
What’s the hardest thing about English for ESL students to grasp?
<topic> English language learning for ESL <context> nan
Who's going to say "This project I devoted 10 years of my life to is bad"? "Yes" is literally the only way he can answer and not cause problems for himself.
<topic> Self-preservation. <context> I am actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. You may remember me as Jaime Lannister on GoT. I've just launched a platform for grassroots giving called Dandi! Nikolaj William Coster-Waldau (Danish pronunciation: [nekolj kst vltw]; born 27 July 1970) is a Danish actor and producer. He graduated ...
Are you me? This was exactly my experience with my husband at the Spearmint Rhino.
<topic> Marriage experiences <context> I am a VIP Host at a Las Vegas Strip Club! A strip club is a venue where strippers provide adult entertainment, predominantly in the form of striptease or other erotic dances. Strip clubs typically adopt a nightclub or bar style, and can also adopt a theatre or cabaret-style. Amer...
Oh my god, thank you so much! Any advice on a vacuum that I won’t clog the brushes up with thread?
<topic> Vacuum Cleaner Selection <context> nan
We all know your least favorite animals are chickens. But what is your favorite animal (and why)?
<topic> Favorite Animal <context> I am Werner Herzog, the filmmaker. Werner Herzog (German: [vn htsok]; n Stipeti; born on 5 September 1942) is a German film director, screenwriter, author, actor, and opera director, regarded as a pioneer of New German Cinema. His films often feature ambitious protagonists with impossi...
People play the “what-I-would-do-in-a-zombie-apocalypse?” game all the time, but it sounds like you’re the expert. What would you do, assuming you’re starting in a mid level urban one bedroom apartment when things go south?
<topic> Zombie apocalypse survival <context> nan
What do you think of stand up comedy?
<topic> Stand-up comedy <context> I am Macaulay Culkin. This is the 2nd most important thing I've ever done in my life. Macaulay Macaulay Culkin Culkin (born Macaulay Carson Culkin; August 26, 1980 (1980-08-26)) is an American actor. Often regarded as one of the most successful child actors of the 1990s, he was placed ...
So true, he was the hope, the propaganda machine made Nkomo to be the evil one... in hind sight would he have been better. A capitalist as opposed to a Marxist?
<topic> Rhodesian Civil War <context> nan
Omg she can speak too English too?!??
<topic> English fluency <context> nan
Did the FBI seize the money you stole? Or what happened to it all?
<topic> FBI seizure of stolen money <context> I'm a retired bank robber! Bank robbery is the criminal act of stealing from a bank, specifically while bank employees and customers are subjected to force, violence, or a threat of violence. This refers to robbery of a bank branch or teller, as opposed to other bank-owned ...
Is your username a play on the little shop of horrors song? Hope you come home one day, bro.
<topic> Username puns <context> Congress is trying to sneak an expansion of mass surveillance into law this afternoon. Were ACLU experts and Edward Snowden, and were here to help. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is an American nonprofit organization founded in 1920 "to defend and preserve the individual right...
Are there any plans to release excel (and other office applications) for the linux desktop? (android/web don't count)
<topic> Linux Office Applications. <context> We are the Microsoft Excel team - Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet developed by Microsoft for Windows, macOS, Android, iOS and iPadOS. It features calculation or computation capabilities, graphing tools, pivot tables, and a macro programming language called Visual Basic for ...
So do guys like shane diesel really feel good or are you just acting? Cause i mean that thing is like the size of a newborn baby.
<topic> Male genital size. <context> I'm Riley Reid, porn star and cool human! A pornographic film actor or actress, pornographic performer, adult entertainer, or porn star is a person who performs sex acts in video that is usually characterized as a pornographic movie. Such videos tend to be made in a number of distin...
> So, I could give you 5,000 more books but let's stop it right there How about another ten? Twenty words worth of recommendations here is worth...I don't know, hundreds of thousands of words...
<topic> Book recommendations <context> I am Werner Herzog, the filmmaker. Werner Herzog (German: [vn htsok]; n Stipeti; born on 5 September 1942) is a German film director, screenwriter, author, actor, and opera director, regarded as a pioneer of New German Cinema. His films often feature ambitious protagonists with im...
How do I stop lucid dreaming every night? I find it exhausting and I just want to sleep.
<topic> Lucid Dreaming Control <context> Im a Lucid Dreamer, and I teach people how to control their dreams every night! A lucid dream is a type of dream in which the dreamer becomes aware that they are dreaming while dreaming. During a lucid dream, the dreamer may gain some amount of control over the dream characters,...
Not trying to be flip, but have you watched Tattoo Nightmares? I'm not a tattoo person but my wife is and apparently they really do amazing work.
<topic> Tattoo Artistry <context> I'm an ex white supremacist and klansman. White supremacy is the belief that white people are superior to those of other races and thus should dominate them. The belief favors the maintenance and defense of any power and privilege held by white people. White supremacy has roots in the ...
Also, how is breaking laws because other people break laws a valid excuse?
<topic> Excusing lawbreaking. <context> nan
Probably their personality and ultimately their chemistry with her. You know how sometimes you just get along with someone off the bat? Probably in her case it's a feeling that they aren't creepy and after more than photos...
<topic> Instant connection/chemistry <context> nan
> people snooping in the window when we're doing our job putting the ballots away Can you explain why this is a bad thing?
<topic> Invasion of privacy. <context> nan
Weird question, but do you think aliens are real?
<topic> Extraterrestrial Life <context> I'm Astronaut Col. Terry Virts Terry W. Virts (born December 1, 1967) is a retired NASA astronaut, International Space Station Commander and colonel in the United States Air Force.
What do you feel is the most important life lesson you've taken from all of your experiences?
<topic> Life lessons <context> Former bank robber here! Bank robbery is the criminal act of stealing from a bank, specifically while bank employees and customers are subjected to force, violence, or a threat of violence. This refers to robbery of a bank branch or teller, as opposed to other bank-owned property, such as...
IS EVERYONE UPSET? FUCK IT OUT IS EVERYONE HAPPY? FUCK IT OUT IS EVERYONE TOO EXCITED? FUCK IT OUT
<topic> Emotional state <context> I am Dr. Jane Goodall, a scientist, conservationist, peacemaker, and mentor. Dame Jane Morris Goodall (; born Valerie Jane Morris-Goodall on 3 April 1934), formerly Baroness Jane van Lawick-Goodall, is an English primatologist and anthropologist. She is considered the world's foremost ...
Who do we report QAnon to?
<topic> Reporting QAnon <context> I am Aubrey Cottle a.k.a. Kirtaner. I am the founder of the hacker collective "Anonymous". Yes. Really. Anonymous is a decentralized international activist and hacktivist collective and movement primarily known for its various cyberattacks against several governments, government instit...
Could you explain that analogy? I think it's really interesting but don't quite understand it.
<topic> Analogy Explanation <context> nan
What is your opinion regarding the violent members, who are not associated with your movement but are using it as a cover? Were there any encounters that stand out to you with them?
<topic> Violent Extremism <context> nan
What was Gene Kranz like to work for?
<topic> Working for Gene Kran <context> nan
Hello guys! If Goku and Vegeta were fighting a super tough enemy and were forced to fuse, would you choose for them to become Vegito or Gogeta? (I'm Team Vegito myself)
<topic> Fusion of Goku and Vegeta <context> Sean Schemmel and Christopher Sabat here, the voices of Goku and Vegeta from Dragon Ball Super. Dragon Ball Super (Japanese: , Hepburn: Doragon Bru Sp, sometimes abbreviated as DBS) is a Japanese manga series outlined by Akira Toriyama and illustrated by Toyotarou. A midquel ...
1) What is the best book for beginner/intermediate survival skills? 2) How do I best learn to start a fire without matches/ferrorod/etc.?
<topic> 1) Survival Skills <context> nan
Can I ask why teaching standards would piss them off?
<topic> Teacher standards/criticism <context> nan
With race being a hot topic including NYT invested in covering the Garner case what are their thoughts on hiring Sarah Jeong who has posted racist comments on social media?
<topic> Racism in the Media <context> nan
How much ice cream did Rachel Maddow eat over the weekend?
<topic> Eating habits of Rachel Madd <context> nan
Didn't you hear? Chocolate rations have gone up to 20 grams a week!
<topic> Chocolate Ration Increase <context> I'm Alexey Kovalev, an investigative reporter from Russia. I'm here to answer your questions about being a journalist in Russia, election meddling, troll farms, and other fun stuff. Alexei Vyacheslavovich Kovalev (Russian: , IPA: [lksej vtslavvt kvlf]; born February 24, 1973)...
I recently bought a dash cam but mine does not record speed or location. If I ever get into an accident would the insurance company bother trying to calculate speed from the video if someone else caused the accident?
<topic> Dash cam insurance implications <context> I am a Casualty Claims Adjuster and I investigate liability and settle bodily injury claims for one of the biggest insurance companies in the US-- A personal injury lawyer is a lawyer who provides legal services to those who claim to have been injured, physically or psy...
Hi guys! Do you miss me?!
<topic> Missing someone <context> We are the Microsoft Excel team - Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet developed by Microsoft for Windows, macOS, Android, iOS and iPadOS. It features calculation or computation capabilities, graphing tools, pivot tables, and a macro programming language called Visual Basic for Application...
What's your preferred Fermi-Paradox explanation?
<topic> Fermi Paradox <context> I am Michio Kaku, physicist, futurist and author of THE FUTURE OF HUMANITY-AMA! Michio Kaku (Japanese: , , ; born January 24, 1947) is an American theoretical physicist, futurist, and popularizer of science (science communicator). He is a professor of theoretical physics in the City Coll...
I used to have them all the time and found i would drift into a lucid dream afterwards so quite enjoyed them. I haven't had one for many months now, is there a way to trigger one?
<topic> Lucid dreaming. <context> Im Michael Finkel and I wrote Nat Geos cover story about the science of sleep (and how most of us are not getting enough of it)! Michael Finkel (born 1969) is a journalist and memoirist, who has written the books True Story: Murder, Memoir, Mea Culpa (2005) and The Stranger in the Wood...
Thank you for being so based. Any thoughts on transhumanism? Do you ever plan on meeting m00t? Have the two of you ever conversed directly?
<topic> Transhumanism and m <context> I am a disabled American expatriate in the Philippines who founded 8ch.net (4chan clone where users make boards like Reddit). An Al Jazeera documentary I did over a year ago is on on the frontpage of r/videos! An expatriate (often shortened to expat) is a person who resides outside...
Thank you so much for this AMA. The son of a friend of mine is about to get his cochlear implants soon. Any tip or recommendation to know? Something that you wished someone told you before?
<topic> Cochlear Implant Prepar <context> I am a profoundly deaf male who wears cochlear implants to hear! A cochlear implant (CI) is a surgically implanted neuroprosthesis that provides a person who has moderate-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss with sound perception. With the help of therapy, cochlear implants m...
Have you ever had to handle conflicts on the ISS? How was it solved in such a confined and dangerous place with only a handful of people for months?
<topic> Conflict Resolution on the ISS <context> I'm Astronaut Col. Terry Virts Terry W. Virts (born December 1, 1967) is a retired NASA astronaut, International Space Station Commander and colonel in the United States Air Force.
What do you think IAMA has become?
<topic> "IAMA" Community <context> nan
Is krokodil still a big problem? I watched a vice documentary on it and that was beyond fucked up.
<topic> Krokodil Drug <context> I'm a Russian journalist who hates Putin! Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin (born 7 October 1952) is a Russian politician and former intelligence officer, serving as the current president of Russia. Putin has served continuously as president or prime minister since 1999: as prime minister fro...
What's the greatest experience with a fan you've had so far?
<topic> Fan Interaction <context> I'm Lil Dicky, I just released my album 'Professional Rapper,' and I still go on a lot of tinder dates. David Andrew Burd (born March 15, 1988), better known by his stage name Lil Dicky, is an American rapper, comedian, and actor. He came to prominence with the release of the music vid...
> spirit cook What's that?
<topic> Occult ritual. <context> I am Bill Nye and Im here to dare I say it. save the world. William Sanford Nye (, born November 27, 1955) is an American mechanical engineer, science communicator, and television presenter. He is best known as the host of the science education television show Bill Nye the Science Guy (...
What about a phone in airplane mode?
<topic> Airplane Mode on Ph <context> Hi, Im Hiroshi Lockheimer, here at Google with the team that build Nexus 5X & 6P. The Nexus 5X (codenamed bullhead) is an Android smartphone manufactured by LG Electronics, co-developed with and marketed by Google as part of its Nexus line of flagship devices. Unveiled on September...
Tugboat driver here. Down the duwamush? Sad face
<topic> Tugboat Navigation <context> We Are U.S. West Coast Volcano Experts. A volcano is a rupture in the crust of a planetary-mass object, such as Earth, that allows hot lava, volcanic ash, and gases to escape from a magma chamber below the surface.
Dude, so you're so lazy to go to Wikipedia that you waited all this time until he does an AmA? :'D
<topic> Procrastination <context> I am DJ Shadow (DJ, producer, podcaster) Joshua Paul Davis (born June 29, 1972), better known by his stage name DJ Shadow, is an American DJ, songwriter and record producer. His debut studio album, Endtroducing..... was released in 1996.
Is it safe to assume they are reading this AMA?
<topic> Online Q&A session <context> Im Louis Theroux, here to discuss My Scientology Movie! Scientology is a set of beliefs and practices invented by the American author L. Ron Hubbard, and an associated movement. It has been variously defined as a cult, a business, or a new religious movement. Its adherents are calle...
Didn't the terrorists who crashed into the Twin Towers train in Florida?
<topic> 9/11 Terrorists <context> I am the father of 2 American kids kidnapped by ISIS, I am searching for them in Syria with VICE News Correspondent Seb Walker. The Islamic State (IS), also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL; ), Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS; ), and by its Arabic acronym D...
Is your mom in town?
<topic> Visiting <context> nan
Why stop there? Ban mixed drinks at bars too. You want to drink, here is some ethyl alcohol.
<topic> Alcohol Regulation <context> nan
What do you think is the way forward for the ALP and central-left politics in Australia and other western nations?
<topic> Political strategy <context> My name is Kevin Rudd and I am a former Australian Prime Minister! Kevin Michael Rudd (born 21 September 1957) is an Australian diplomat and former politician who served as the 26th prime minister of Australia, from 2007 to 2010 and June 2013 to September 2013, holding office as the...
Could you give me the version of the story that has sexual betrayal and dramatic fights?
<topic> Sexual Betrayal and <context> We are ScrewAttack! Creators of DEATH BATTLE! and internet videos since 2006. Rooster Teeth Productions, LLC is an American digital media company headquartered in Austin, Texas. Founded in 2003 by Burnie Burns, Matt Hullum, Geoff Ramsey, Jason Saldaa, Gus Sorola, and Joel Heyman, R...
From pictures or other user input?
<topic> User Input <context> I created Juliet, an AI that could help you find love. Juliet Capulet (Italian: Giulietta Capuleti) is the female protagonist in William Shakespeare's romantic tragedy Romeo and Juliet. A 13-year-old girl, Juliet is the only daughter of the patriarch of the House of Capulet. She falls in lo...
You know what this operating room needs? More Art Garfunkle. It works with everything.
<topic> Music in the Operating Room <context> I am a concierge at a condominium for the rich and ultra-rich. A concierge (French pronunciation: [ksj] (listen)) is an employee of a multi-tenant building, such as a hotel or apartment building, who receives guests. The concept has been applied more generally to other hosp...
Do you feel like Apple has lost of a bit of ingenuity in recent years? More specifically how do you view the death of Steve Jobs in terms of how it has and will affect Apple's creative process moving forward?
<topic> Apple innovation after Steve Jobs <context> Im Apple Co-founder Steve Wozniak, Stephen Gary Wozniak (; born August 11, 1950), also known by his nickname "Woz", is an American technology entrepreneur, electronics engineer, computer programmer, philanthropist, and inventor. In 1976, he co-founded Apple Computer, ...
Hi, Will, huge fan of your work! I’ve always wanted to join the Conservative Party! One question before I join, do we get free AOC feet pics? Cause I heard Ben likes them a lot.
<topic> Joining the Conservative Party <context> I'm Will Witt, political influencer for PragerU. PragerU is an American advocacy group that creates videos and content to promote a conservative viewpoint on various political, economic, and sociological topics. It was co-founded in 2009 by Allen Estrin and talk show hos...