19 July 2024

sat

https://www.quora.com/Which-is-better-1480-on-SAT-or-33-on-the-ACT-Superscore



Here's the breakdown of your ACT 32 score to equivalent SAT scores:

  • New 1600-scale SAT: Approximately 1420-1440.
  • Old 2400-scale SAT: Approximately 2080-2110.


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20 June 2024

AI Solves the MacDonald-Cofnas Debate

Cofnas has meticulously denied MacDonald's theory that, as a Group Evolutionary Strategy, Jews (as pertaining to America but not as pertaining to Gaza/Palestine) have been social justice warriors (more than not) with regards to the Negro-civil-rights race issues of the last century and have been (more than not) for the increase of the political/vote power of the anti-white left-wing by opening immigration up to more non-whites. Cofnas maintains that Jewry's push (more than not) for the anti-white left-wing was owing to Jewry's high average IQ and had nothing to do with the biological phenomenon of Group Evolutionary Strategy (and Cofnas maintains that Jews also pushed in the opposite direction — also in a leading way because of their high average IQs). Cofnas says with the precision of the best of lawyers, “Because of their above-average intelligence and concentration in influential urban areas, Jews in recent history have been overrepresented in all major intellectual and political movements, including conservative movements, that were not overtly anti-Semitic.” (Emphasis mine of his famous caveat.) This statement by Cofnas means that the Cofnas critique depends upon "denying the political." —The caveat "anti-", that means, in other words, in all games that are not "game theoretic", that is to say, in all games that are not "zero-sum games" (in classic game theory all games were zero-sum) — that is to say, in all games that are not political. See Carl Schmitt's identity politics "friend-enemy distinction" (which is game theoretically "zero-sum") as the definition of "political". Schmitt points out that liberals "deny the political" or, in christian-speak, deny the political by loving their enemies — liberals famously "don't take their own side." The Cofnas critique had to use the typical double bind caveat of wokeness logic. What follows is my chat with Google AI (gemini.google.com), copied word-for-word.


Me: Is religion sometimes a Group Evolutionary Strategy? 
AI: "Yes, evolutionary theorists propose that religion can function as a Group Evolutionary Strategy. Here's the idea:

  • Social creatures, strong survival: Humans are social creatures, and historically, our survival depended heavily on group cooperation.
  • Religion and group cohesion: Religious beliefs and practices can create strong group cohesion. Shared rituals, morals, and a sense of purpose can bind people together and encourage them to cooperate for the benefit of the group.
  • Benefits of cooperation: Stronger groups would have advantages in competition for resources, defense against threats, and raising offspring. This could lead to those groups with religions being more likely to survive and reproduce.

Here are some additional points to consider:

  • Beyond conscious strategy: It's important to note that religious beliefs likely weren't consciously created as an evolutionary strategy. They may be a byproduct of our social nature that just happened to have survival benefits."

Me: If religion is sometimes a Group Evolutionary Strategy, then the religion of Judaism is sometimes a Group Evolutionary Strategy?
AI: "Yes, Judaism could be seen as an example of a religion that potentially functioned as a Group Evolutionary Strategy. Here's why:

  • Strong group identity [loyalty, endogomy]: Judaism emphasizes a strong sense of shared history, tradition, and identity among its people.
  • Emphasis on community: Jewish practices like shared holidays, dietary laws, and charitable giving all encourage cooperation and social cohesion within the group.
  • Education and literacy: Judaism traditionally values education and literacy, which could have provided intellectual advantages for the group."

However, it's important to consider some critiques:

  • Focus on cooperation: Judaism also emphasizes ethical behavior and social justice, not just group survival."

Me: So the theory that Judaism was sometimes partially a Group Evolutionary Strategy was right?
AI: "The theory that Judaism functioned partly as a Group Evolutionary Strategy (GES) is a complex one. Here's a breakdown:

  • Potential for GES: Judaism's emphasis on community, shared traditions, and education could have fostered group cohesion and offered survival advantages, aligning with the idea of GES.
  • Criticisms:
    • Oversimplification: This theory can downplay the rich history and spiritual core of Judaism.
    • Misuse: The GES concept has been misused by some to promote anti-Semitic views.
    • Focus: Judaism's core values extend beyond mere survival, encompassing ethics and social justice.

So, while some aspects of Judaism might align with the idea of a GES, it's not the whole picture. It's important to understand Judaism on its own terms and avoid using this theory for negative purposes."


Me: The "social justice" part could sometimes partially be a GES?
AI: "You raise an interesting point about 'social justice' within Judaism functioning as a Group Evolutionary Strategy (GES). Here's how to think about it:

Arguments for Social Justice as GES:

  • Strength through Fairness: Practices like charity (tzedakah) and fair treatment of the vulnerable [...], leading to a stronger group.
  • Reduced Conflict: Social justice principles could have minimized internal conflict within the Jewish community, allowing them to focus on external threats.

Arguments Against Social Justice as Sole Purpose:

  • Moral and Ethical Core: Judaism emphasizes ethical behavior and social justice as core values, not just for survival.
  • Long-Term Benefits: Social justice could also attract people to the group, increasing its size and potential for survival.

A More Nuanced View:

  • Social justice may have been intertwined with other factors like religious belief and cultural practices.
  • It's likely a combination of factors, not just social justice alone, that contributed to Jewish survival.

Overall:

While the 'social justice' aspect of Judaism might have offered some evolutionary benefits, it's difficult to say definitively that it was solely a GES tactic. It's more likely a complex interplay of religious beliefs, cultural practices, and a desire for a just society.

Here are some additional points to consider:

  • The concept of social justice has evolved over time within Judaism.
  • The effectiveness of social justice as a GES strategy would depend on the specific historical context.

It's important to remember that Judaism is a rich and diverse religion with a long history. Social justice is a core value, but it's just one piece of the puzzle."


Me: If "social justice" within Judaism was potentially functioning as a Group Evolutionary Strategy (GES), then the theory that Judaism is sometimes partially a GES is right?
AI: "Yes, under that specific lens, the theory that Judaism is sometimes partially a Group Evolutionary Strategy (GES) could be considered valid. Here's why:

  • Social justice promoting group benefit: If, as discussed, social justice practices like charity and fair treatment [of Negros] helped [...] Jewish community, this would align with a GES. A strong, cohesive group would have advantages in survival.
  • Not the sole factor: It's important to remember this is just one piece of the puzzle. Judaism's emphasis on shared traditions, education, and religious beliefs likely all played a role in group survival as well.

However, there are still some reasons for caution:

  • Oversimplification: Attributing social justice solely to a survival strategy can downplay its deeper moral and ethical significance within Judaism.
  • Misinterpretation: The GES concept has been misused to promote negative stereotypes about Judaism. It's crucial to recognize social justice as a core value.

[...]

In conclusion, while social justice within Judaism could be seen as partially aligning with a GES, it's not the whole story. It's a rich tradition with social justice as a core tenet, existing alongside other factors that contributed to the religion's survival and development."


Me: Do Jews pursue social justice [ex. for non-whites] because of their high average IQ?
AI: "No, there is no relationship between social justice and high average IQ. [But there was a relationship between Judaism's "social justice" core and GES.] While studies suggest Ashkenazi Jews may have a higher average IQ, focusing on IQ can be misleading."


This chat was all lifted word-for-word from a single chat with Google AI (the AI chat receipts: https://g.co/gemini/share/3696b14a7dd0). AI has spoken: "Yes, under that specific lens [social justice, ex. Negro-civil-rights], the theory that Judaism is sometimes partially a Group Evolutionary Strategy (GES) could be considered valid." Cofnas stands condemned.


"[i]f… the one tribe included a great number of courageous, sympathetic and faithful members, who were always ready to warn each other of danger, to aid and defend each other, this tribe would succeed better and conquer the other." —On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life, Charles Darwin


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03 April 2024

Multicultural US Murder Rate by Culture-of-offenders vs Ireland: Nearly Identical

The US Murder Rate Question

"Gun violence" offenders are an enormous problem in the US.

As a diaspora European from "multicultural" US now living permanently in (just newly Multikulti) Western Europe, forever the European locals raise the problem of US gun deaths (murder) to me (in debate) and they need be always thoroughly convinced of their rightness that there can be no nuances in particular whatsoever concerning this problem. (—Dropping the truth-bomb “racist” on me after I say, “No, murders by white offenders in America [even with the enormous amount of gun ownership] is nearly the same rate as in Europe.”) Forcing me to finally just type out (thanks to the sourcing power of Gab.AI) the calculation solution particulars of the problem question for such indoctrinated European ideologues to ponder with every fibre of their universalistic being — at a glance . . .

The Final Solution of the US Murder Rate Question

According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, in 2020, the total estimated number of murders committed by "white" offenders was 3,511. (The US Census and crime statistics defines "white" as including people "having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East or North Africa." This means people from the whole Middle East and even sometimes mulattoes, mestizos, and Siberia, besides Europe and "Hispanic Whites," are counted as White in police records and stats. —Thus the real rate of real whites perpetrating “gun violence” is actually lower.)

What rate would that be?

To calculate the rate of murders by "white" offenders, we need to use the total US (white) population as the denominator. In 2020, the estimated white population of the US was approximately 253,053,000 people. To express the murder rate as a percentage, we would use the following formula:

(Number of murders by white offenders ÷ US "white" population)  × 100

(3,511 ÷ 253,053,000) × 100 = 0.0139

So, in 2020 the murder rate by "white" offenders was approximately 1.39 per 100,000 people.

white man
a US "white" gun violence offender statistic
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"white" according to the US census.
(Thus America is nowhere near 59 percent “Non-Hispanic whites”. And it is reported that only 44 percent of Americans under age 5 are “whites” — but it is nowhere near that much. So, 45 percent white Brazil is now a whiter county than the US.)

In 2020, the murder rate in Ireland was 1.2 per 100,000 inhabitants, according to the Central Statistics Office of Ireland. (And 82 percent of the "Irish" population was "white-only" in 2020.)

Similarly to the (entire) US murders by "white" offenders rate in 2020, the murder rate in (86 percent "white-only") New Hampshire was 1.3 per 100,000 inhabitants, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program.

Note:

— Some 91 percent of gun deaths in New Hampshire are suicide. With the next two spots being cops firing and accidental discharges (hunting).

— Some 26 percent of US "households" own guns. This ranks third highest in the world. Finland and Switzerland being the highest. . . . The leading cause of gun deaths in Finland and Switzerland is also (like 86 percent "white-only" New Hampshire) nearly entirely suicide. . . . In 2020, after Vermont, the states with the next highest percentage of "white-only" population were Maine (90 percent), New Hampshire (86 percent), and West Virginia (89 percent), according to the US Census Bureau.

media
liberal (capitalist) corporate media — the establishment

Conclusion 

The US's stats and rates are multicultural, not monocultural. (—Every culture in multi-cultural US is different as for rates.) So they can only be rationally discussed (compared) in that way (in context).

crime rates
critical thinking means particularistic thinking

Liberal Mindset Fun-fact:

Throughout modern history Sweden has always had the strictest gun control laws in the Western world (and, pre non-European "mass-migration", the lowest "gun violence" rates). As of 2023 Sweden (still with the strictest of gun control laws/bans in the world) now has "the highest 'gun violence' rate in Europe," as reported in the Swedish news. . . .Elsewhere, France's prison population is estimated to be 70% musulman (the majority of négros being Christian).

Footnotes

  1. For the help of readers in Western Europe: "whites" (or blancos in the Spanish-speaking world) is simply a slang word (not used in scientific papers) used in some government documents (and informal talk) to ecumenically refer to diaspora Europeans and autochthonous Europeans.
  2. crime rates
    more multicultural stats
  3. liberal: ethno-masochism, Christian universalism, capitalism
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08 November 2023

Why do Indians talk on-the-phone so much?

"I think this can be explained by taking a look at Indian culture. The automatic concern for strangers that western culture has, is lacking in Indian culture. There is only an obligation to your family and friends, not to strangers. They're talking loudly on the phone on the train because they literally 'DON'T CARE' about the comfort of the other passengers.

If you come to India, you will see this utter disregard for public places in it's glorious entirety. Spitting, littering, even peeing and shitting in public places is common. It's a culture of disrespecting public places and it's not about to change once they get to a foreign country. They don't know that they're doing anything offensive. If you politely request them to lower the volume, they might do it temporarily. But, in the long run, we are used to criticism and rather immune to it by now.." --Indian woman, quora.com/Why-do-Indian-people-who-take-the-Caltrain-talk-on-the-phone-so-much


https://morningsidepost.com/articles/2024/11/6/diplomessy-4-a-game-theory-guide-to-finding-out-your-classmates-grades?format=amp

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11 March 2023

Europa Travel

  • Nix Lublijana & Zagreb (--high May prices ; whereas, Budapest & Belgrade are rock-bottom).
  • mylifeelsewhere.com/cost-of-living/poland/mexico , aeroliteluggage.co.uk/products/aerolite-40x25x20cm-3-in-1-cabin-luggage-approved-flight-backpack?variant=43463260405986
  • Amsterdam:  January February cheapest 
  • POLAND :
  • BALTIC :  
    • Vilnius
      Turku library un :  *r*c.*b*l pw : *b*l. National un :  2455477 pw :  @9P
      departs from central bus station @squareMoscovska.           25hourshostel.lt     0001#   WiFi 25hhgues 
      • Jamaika :  rm3.9 10bed beds10,9
      • Mikalo :  Gate code :  5354
      • Pogo : code 2583  
    • Riga : flats : ss.lv
      kopkatalogs.lv/F/YX93M924IAKX2C14RPNDH18LDNDU127IMK9JLIRDUBLGINELE6-14641?func=LOGIN-PAGE --my parole 243277 (--my pw for Nat Bibli)
      RigaHostel @ train-station is where i lived at 8€. they also own the good CentralHostel which is farther away. aslo has PC.
      Airy hostel Raymond says private room he can get me in oldcenter 300€
      --
      on that Brivibas street, past the city bibliteka, there is a poliklink [Riga 1st hospital 1slimnica.lv/en ] next to the Theater building where i could go when i am sick or get emergency dental work done. Also next to it is "the Airyhostel ua girl's female dentist : Kristine kvedere at Ineses Stipnieces. clinc: 25524224. address: "Maiznicas iela 12"." --But they want a 3 week notice. Also there is a man dentist next to her that also wants a 3 week notice. ..... .... ...SO i took the bus 3 more stops, Brivibas 230, stop TEF-- denta.lv ([email protected], +37120289287, Dr. Inna Putne) want 200€ for a root canal.
    • Tallin :
      16eur.ee hostel / oldtownMunkenhof. 11eu. 210€ per month. very good beds. [email protected] Munga 4
      Siim @FatMargaret says can only live in dorm for less than 1 month. private-room is 600€ only in non summer. bed2 room 210 "mixed-dorm" (no web) is biggest. (208 "mens-dorm" is small) ...Sometimes beds are not listed on app.
      oldhouse.ee lived here 2 days for 10€. No bunks, crowded. 320€1month. Uus ul. 26
  • PRAGUE :  Fio Banka, germanboy said no monthly fees, 6% interest but only in ckn.
    DowntownHostel : 11-bed on flr1 is best of ALL! I paid 304+50czk on Sunday website. (deskgirl said all shops use own exchange rate if in €. A 2€ more ripoff!)
    JoyHostel :  buiding A 4bed is best. Cheapest to pay €! ...Building-B 3rd-fl 4bed sucks!!! Beds are side by side. ..I paid 14€ / 350.
    Sleep&Go :  4bed rm10b no WiFi/heat. Also room 9b--but more privacy.
    ===== to PraguePlus:
    42czk CASH buy @ticketmachine in metro.
    from Paladium tram8,26
    or trainstation tram26

  • Safestay(EquityPoint)  205 8bed sux,  SAFESTAYFIFTEEN 6bed 403bed3 is best!    .... TravelJoy12BK,  SafestayPragueCharlesBridge13BK,  Ahoy16BK, Sleep&Go17, Homer18BK, P&HostelDowntown18BK,OnefamOldtown19site

  • joy&travel is 25€ on weekends now in dead of winter, always! so never go to Prague again on weekends. Kazakhstanboy pays 1000€ for 2room, and that's a cheap one.
  • =====
  • BRATISLAVA :  FlixBus to Brataslava is cheaper and quicker than to Wroklaw. 
    Katowice > Bratislava is 4.5h ... Bratislava > Budapest is 2.7h
  • BUDAPEST :
  • LUBLIJANA :
  • DE :  Leipzig : 202, even winter the weekends double 
  • LVIV :  visit St.Privka, 7, Zavodska ul, medcenter.lviv.ua (Lviv & Kiev) , & go to Novodent cosmotologist that Viki uses.
  • bus.com.ua/cgi-bin/bus-order?b=469000&r=1002
    Magnus to "Western" bus station : trams 184A,28,52 (&mashuska 14).
    Magnus to vokzal tram1,6,4 --10ua ....or bus 29.                
====== Western bus station is 92grivna to Shegeni-- from Vogzal/Magnus mashuka 52, 28, 84a. or tram1,6,4 at 10grivna. =======
  • Parodent's Dr V : 
    couple bottom emax vineers. emax (porcelain/ceramic) overlays back--almost all my teeth. Top front are (Zirconium) crowns.
    My infected back crown price in 6 months? 6000.
    A new crown price? 6000. ...Repairs? --No.
    A new overlay price? 6000. A new veneer price? 6000.
    USABib : Mon-Thurs 9-18:00 , Friday @10. OR Monday, Tuesday 10:00-18:00 / Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10:00 -20:00 / Saturday
    Closed / Sunday 10 00-18 00 :  bibliotekanarynku.com ... WindowOnAmerica closed Sat & Monday!

    Science Bibliteka : open @3., Monestary Bibli :
    verified : ALL biblitekas are closed SATURDAY, except Mediatek
    15:00 PzHata Englishclub. Here is where I got the key fixed on my PC: notebook.lviv.ua
    Emir-paki said he uses the "Polyclinic" in Lviv for free. even before he had visa & passport. Had blood checked.

    MisterHostel-Alexandra dentist :  Brulova6ul. saidnotdentist 0322613437
    c.) call the fem dentist from ArtHostel woman. ArtHstl dentist +380677600788 Ira , Shevchinsky district. en.
    d.) perlyna-clinic.com.ua : 500+80+70rubber ...3-7M-F. restoration 700front800big. ... this dude wanted 10000 for my front crown!
    lvivtoday.com.ua/listings/medical-care/st-paraskeva-medical-center > medcenter.lviv.ua/ua     
  • >>>Lviv bus-station at Lviv train-station:  ewe.pl.ua
MIAMI : 
  •  "Wynwood & Brickell (the center) are dangerous." 
  • July-September rainy season peak.      ...If you want to avoid the tourists and the part-timers, come in off-season, which is May through October.  This is when you'll find less crowd and better hotel rates. 
  • KennedyCauseway > extreme groidville. Don't KennedyCauseway 79bus to Walmart ever again!  ...take bus100 or Collins Express to far north, Aventura.
  • "Collins Express" trolly continues going to the extreme north (maybe to 88th st)
  • 101 to Eddie's house is "a Broward bus" only 5$cash. 01 is "a MiamiDade bus".   --buses start at 5
  • roadsnacks.net/whitest-cities-in-new-hampshire
  • Prius life :  caramaps.com  The county where the largest portion of the population identified themselves as “White alone” is Citrus County, at 87.5%. The next four were Holmes, Sumter, Nassau, and Gilchrist counties.

  • Generally, there are two windows for the cheapest time to visit Miami Beach:

    • Late April to Early May: This shoulder season falls right between the peak tourist season of winter and the busy summer months. You'll find lower hotel rates and smaller crowds during this time.

    • Late August to Early September: After the summer crowds have thinned and kids are back in school, snag deals on  in late August and early September.  this coincides with the tail end of hurricane season (June to November) so there's a chance of rain showers.

    • Freehand manager said, "August hotter than July, but August&July are equally the cheapest. But in September prices go up!" In Eric's experience/watch, July1 - November1 was cheapest.

London Gatwick:      

Oslo: January-February-March cheapest Ankara hostel 

train Vy train to Oslo Luftal : "Eidsvoll track 11" 124NOK  

city Oslo S to Oslo int airport G.... 124NOK:    https://www.vy.no/en/see-travel-suggestions?from=Oslo bussterminal&to=Oslo lufthavn (Gardermoen)&fromDateTime=2024-07-03T20%3A00%3A51.000Z&fromExternalId=NSR%3ANSR%3AStopPlace%3A58293%2CSILVER_RAIL%3A100%3A76%2CRESROBOT%3A760090001&toExternalId=NSR%3ANSR%3AStopPlace%3A58211%2CSILVER_RAIL%3A220%3A76&passengers=W3siaWQiOjAsImFnZSI6bnVsbCwiZGlzY291bnRzIjpbXSwiY2F0ZWdvcnkiOiJBZHVsdCIsIm5hbWUiOiJBZHVsdCJ9XQ%3D%3D&addons=W3sidHlwZSI6ImJpY3ljbGUiLCJudW1iZXJUb0J1eSI6MH0seyJ0eXBlIjoibGFyZ2VfYW5pbWFsIiwibnVtYmVyVG9CdXkiOjB9LHsidHlwZSI6InNtYWxsX2FuaW1hbCIsIm51bWJlclRvQnV5IjowfSx7InR5cGUiOiJzdHJvbGxlciIsIm51bWJlclRvQnV5IjowfSx7InR5cGUiOiJ3aGVlbGNoYWlyIiwibnVtYmVyVG9CdXkiOjB9XQ%3D%3D&fromPosition=59.911318,10.759488&toPosition=60.193361,11.097887

  rome2rio.com/map/Oslo-Sandefjord-Airport-TRF/Oslo-Airport-Station

reddit.com/r/oslo/comments/1437dkj/can_i_sleep_at_oslo_airport/

Mexico:    

dont take the foreign bank suggested conversion (specifically in mx).
debit ATM withdrawal is best rate.
To minimize this loss, you should ALWAYS DECLINE the ATM’s exchange rate when it shows you a conversion. Then, the exchange rate will be charged by your bank, which is normally much cheaper than the ATM exchange rate in Mexico.

Using ATMs in MexicoThe withdrawal limits at Mexican ATMs vary between 6,000 to 9,000 Mexican pesos per day. Several banks in Mexico are known for being more accommodating to international cardholders, including Santander, Intercam, Banorte, Inbursa, and Banco del Bajío.
  • Cash advances: If you have a credit card, you may be able to receive a cash advance from a bank or financial institution. However, this is not recommended since fees can be high. Only use it when necessary.
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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico has multiple low seasons, including September to November and May and June:
  • September to November
    Some say this is the best time to experience Puerto Vallarta like a local. During this time, the beaches are less crowded, and you can enjoy warm temperatures, refreshing showers, and friendlier prices. You can also explore tourist attractions at your own pace.
  • May and June
    June is the end of the busy tourist season, so you can explore the town at your leisure and visit the beaches without the crowds. You can also find great flight and hotel deals. 
Other seasons in Puerto Vallarta include:
  • High season: December to April
  • Shoulder season: July and August
  • January: Expensive, but has great weather
  • February: Peak whale-watching season
  • March: Marks the beginning of spring break
  • April: Crowds and high prices
  • October: Still hot, but less rainy
  • November: Welcomes Día de Muertos 

The base salary for a waiter or waitress is about 90 pesos per day.

Bus fare is up to 10.5 pesos each way, I believe.

Vallarta is cheaper than just about anywhere north of the border... but where pesos are pesos, it’s definitely not cheap. 

The coolest months in Mexico are generally December, January, and February. However, the temperature can still vary significantly depending on the region. For example, coastal areas may remain warm even during these months.

The hottest part of the day in Mexico is typically between 2–4 PM, when temperatures reach their peak. This is because the Earth absorbs more heat than it loses to the atmosphere during this time.