Hello! We’re John Moores and Jesse Rogerson. John is the author of nearly 100 academic papers in planetary science and has been a member of the science and operations teams of several space missions, including the Curiosity Rover Mission. Jesse is a science communicator who’s worked in some of Canada's premier museums and science centers, including the Ontario Science Centre and the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. Together, we’re the authors of a new book published by the MIT Press called “Daydreaming in the Solar System.” We’re also joined by science illustrator Michelle Parsons, who contributed the beautiful watercolor images included in our book.

Imagine traveling to the far reaches of the solar system, pausing for close-up encounters with distant planets, moons, asteroids, and comets, accompanied by a congenial guide to the science behind what you see. What, for instance, would it be like to fly in Titan's hazy atmosphere? To walk across the surface of Mercury? To feel the rumble of a volcano brewing on one of Jupiter's largest moons? In Daydreaming, we sought to bring that dream to virtual life, drawing on data gathered over the decades by our robotic spacecraft. Ask us anything about...

• Our solar system
• How we worked together to write the book
• How the science, the story and the art speak to each other
• The ethics of exploration
• Why we picked the places we chose to write about
• The possibilities for life in our solar system, past, present and future

Edit 11:08am EST - We are signing off! Thank you for submitting your thoughtful questions and have a great rest of your day!

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Hi r/technology! I’m Gene Berdichevsky, Co-Founder and CEO of Sila, a next-gen battery materials company. My journey in battery innovation began as the 7th employee at Tesla, helping lead the development of the Roadster battery, the world’s first safe, mass-produced lithium-ion battery system for EVs.

At Tesla, I realized that conventional lithium-ion batteries had reached their energy limits, due to the use of graphite anodes. The lack of progress in lithium-ion battery performance is a major barrier to improvements in EV range, charge time, and cost—critical factors for mass adoption. I knew there had to be a better solution, and at Sila we engineered one. Using silicon as an anode material has been the holy grail within battery innovation circles because of its ability to store 10x more charge than graphite. However, the powerful properties of silicon were hard to tame for safe, commercial use in batteries. After more than a decade of research, we cracked the code. 

We introduced the first next-gen battery material to the market. Our anode, Titan Silicon, boosts energy density by 20-40% to enable smaller, more powerful batteries. Our tech debuted in the Whoop 4.0 fitness tracker and is now powering multiple devices. We recently launched a Battery Engineering Service to help device manufacturers bring ambitious product innovations to the market, powered by next-gen battery performance.

Designing batteries for cars—a “computer on four wheels”—taught me how to create batteries that can power major platform shifts. Now, I’m applying these principles at Sila to address the growing demands of consumer electronics, a fast-evolving market driven by AI and AR. As brands race to market, battery design has become a critical focus in product development. If battery life falls short, consumers will switch brands, making battery performance a top priority.

Ask me anything about silicon anode technology, designing batteries for new products, or how we’re working to ensure that battery life is not left behind in the wave of power-hungry devices embedded with AI and AR. I’ll be here Monday 12/2 7:30am until 10am PT to answer your questions!

My AMA Proof: https://imgur.com/a/LXeppqw

Hello, Reddit! I am David Holmes, Daniel Radcliffe's stunt double on the Harry Potter film franchise and Author and Producer of "The Boy Who Lived" -- Ask Me Anything! Thank you to MuggleNet.com, the #1 Wizarding World Resource Since 1999, for hosting.

Proof: https://www.instagram.com/p/DC7DkvUOsKS/

David will be answering questions on Friday, November 29 starting at 5:00pm GMT. The scheduling feature wasn't working at the time of this post. Thank you!

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EDIT: Hi everyone, this AMA has ended. Thank you for all the wonderful questions! 

Joanne Silberner: You can find me on Bluesky. I post links to my health and medical stories there. 

Jessica Borelli: You can visit my professional website to learn more about my research and clinical work. Also, check out my book on relational savoring, my Audible book on how to talk to kids about death, and my parenting book.

Hello! This is Joanne Silberner, a multimedia journalist, joined by Jessica Borelli, a clinical psychologist. We're here to answer your questions about hypochondria, "cyberchondria," and ways to support loved ones struggling with health anxiety.

Hypochondria, including the digital age variant “cyberchondria,” is gaining recognition and more effective treatments. It involves intense fears of illness or misinterpreting symptoms as catastrophic, often leading to hours of online research or frequent doctor visits. Disruptive for sufferers and challenging for physicians, hypochondria requires thoughtful diagnosis and care.

I spoke with Jessica for my story in the December issue of Scientific American, which explores the latest insights and offers practical advice for those affected or supporting someone with health anxiety.

Read the full story: Why Hypochondria Can Be Deadly, and How Newer Treatments Help

About Us:

Joanne Silberner is an an independent multimedia reporter and the co-founder of the Association of Healthcare Journalists. She is a former NPR health correspondent, and has been covering medicine and public health since the start of the HIV epidemic. | Proof:  https://imgur.com/a/NyGK81M

Jessica Borelli is a professor of psychological science at University of California, Irvine. She is a clinical psychologist specializing the field of developmental psychopathology; her research focuses on the links between close relationships, emotions, health, and development, with a particular focus on risk for anxiety and depression. | Proof: https://imgur.com/a/xKQdP7i

Disclaimer: 

This AMA is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or psychological advice. For personalized support, please consult a licensed healthcare professional.

Hello! I'm Khaled Kteily, the CEO and founder of Legacy, the sperm testing and freezing company. Since we were founded at Harvard in 2019, more than 30,000 people have chosen to test and preserve their sperm via our at-home kits.

We're working to change the outdated perception that fertility is a women's issue. In fact, it's a 50-50 male-female issue. Research has found that sperm counts have dropped 50% in the last 40 years. Today, 1 in 6 couples experience infertility; in about half of those cases, sperm is a causative factor.

Ask me anything about sperm testing and freezing, male fertility, and what we do at Legacy.

I'm happy to answer questions on any of these topics, such as:

• Why healthy men should test and freeze their sperm
• The global sperm crisis
• How at-home sperm testing and freezing works
• The five key metrics of sperm health
• Sperm and aging: Why sperm health isn't forever
• Environmental threats to sperm, including microplastics and climate change
• Why the military is testing and freezing sperm

Some helpful links:

Legacy's website

Legacy's Instagram account (and my personal Instagram)

My recent interview on BNN Bloomberg

Our 2023 survey of what 3,000+ men know about sperm: The Sperm Report

Our 2024 ranking of all 50 states by sperm quality: The United States of Sperm

A quick disclaimer: Although Legacy is advised by physicians that include the world's top fertility experts — and we may pull in some of them, including our chief medical officer — I am not a doctor myself. I can't offer medical advice during this AMA. Our website contains many informative resources on male fertility, and we always encourage you to consult your healthcare provider with any questions about your personal health.

I'm a real human being: My IamA verification

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My name is Brittany Turnbull. Hi! As the title says, when I was 4 (now 28) I was diagnosed with Leukemia. That's how I got this lovely scar on my shoulder. A couple of years ago, I suddenly became allergic to 14 foods including dairy, citrus, onions, garlic, potatoes, and tomatoes. I'm also allergic to leftovers if they aren't frozen (histamine sensitivity). This makes it nearly impossible to eat food out and we end up making most of our own meals. I had culinary training before so it didn't take long for me to learn how to recreate flavors. Like using mangoes to replace tomatoes or making fancy dairy-free cheesecakes. I used to write for a large YouTuber and took that experience into making my own YouTube Channel showcasing how I cook around these allergies. I hope to help others with them enjoy yummy food. I focus a lot on dairy-free baking and am right now in a baking competition where any votes by donations go to helping the families of children with cancer. So everything goes full circle! 😊 Ask me anything!

Proof:

Competition Voting Link: https://greatestbaker.com/2024/brittany-leigh-turnbull

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BLTkitchen

And, of course, picture:

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Hello r/geopolitics! I am Senior Newsweek Editor Yevgeny Kuklychev. I will be here to offer analysis and answer your questions about what Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election could mean for Ukraine.

 A bit about Yevgeny: 

Yevgeny Kuklychev is Newsweek's London-based Senior Editor for Russia, Ukraine and Eastern Europe. He previously headed Newsweek's Misinformation Watch and Newsweek Fact Check. Yevgeny focuses on Russia and Ukraine war, European and US Politics, misinformation and fact checking. He joined Newsweek in 2021 and previously worked at the BBC, MTV, Bonds & Loans and First Draft. He is a graduate of Warwick University and can speak Russian.

I will be back at 9:00 AM ET tomorrow to answer your questions. Special thanks to the Reddit team and mods!

You can find our latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war here

Click here to visit the AMA!

Hi! My name is Joan Muratore, and I am the Consumer Reports stroller Test Program Leader. I also oversee the testing of other baby gear. I’ve been a longtime participant in ASTM, an organization that sets safety standards for baby and kids’ products. I am passionate about helping families and caregivers keep kids safe in strollers. 

What questions do you have about strollers?

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That's all the time we have for today. Thank you for your questions. To learn about strollers and how we test, check out: https://www.consumerreports.org/babies-kids/strollers/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_RD

Hi everyone! I’m Katie Couric, co-founder of Katie Couric Media and host of the podcast Next Question. We’ve devoted our new season to the election and what comes next, so definitely check it out. I also have a daily newsletter, Wake-Up Call, which gets you up to speed on all the news you need to know - sign up at katiecouric.com. I'll be taking your questions starting at 2 pm ET. So, ask me anything, and see you soon!

Proof it's me: https://x.com/katiecouric/status/1859250431865881080

UPDATE: I'm here and ready to start answering your questions! Hiiii!

Proof! https://i.imgur.com/GXGOpEM.jpeg

My name is Mike Iarossi and I am the 1994 Nintendo World Champion and a 1990 Nintendo World Championships finalist. AMA!

The 1994 NWC was dubbed Powerfest 94 and the games were Super Mario All Stars (Clear the first board), Super Mario Kart (Clear the First Race as Mario) and then hit Home Runs in Ken Griffey Jr Baseball with the remaining time. You had 6 minutes total.

They went to 131 qualifier cities and 1 winner from each went to the finals in San Diego.

https://www.snesmaps.com/maps/NintendoPowerFest94/NintendoPowerFest94.html This link has info about the Powerfest as well as a link to the scores from the finals.

Every year I run a retro tournament in Phoenix, AZ at Game On Expo. I have done that since 2015.

http://www.retrochampionships.com

edit: I'll answer any questions that come in as long as people keep asking so don't worry about not being here early.

Hi Reddit!
I'm Casey Calvert, the director of a 7-person orgy scene shot in LA, with Erika Lust as the executive producer based in Barcelona.

From pre-production planning to post-production finesse, we've got plenty of stories and insights to share. Ask us anything about the challenges, behind-the-scenes fun, and what it really takes to pull off a scene like this.

Watch the scene FOR FREE HERE and ask us anything!

Proof photo here

Direct link to the AMA: https://www.reddit.com/r/askscience/comments/1gtw91l/askscience_ama_series_were_dr_pascal_badiou_and/

Hi, everyone, I’m David S. Rose, the Founder and Chairman Emeritus of New York Angels. We've invested over $150 million into more than 450 companies since I started the group 20 year ago. I've also written the standard book on Angel Investing, and one of the standard books on how to start a high-growth company. I'll be doing an Ask Me Anything in r/IAmA beginning Monday, November 18th, at 9:00 am ET, and running for about 48 hours. I’ll be happy to answer any questions you’ve wanted to ask about how startup fundraising works, how angel investors think, how to pitch angels and VCs, and how to avoid the common mistakes you might not even be aware you’re about to make. Verification photo and my background on davidsrose.com.

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https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1grzjbd/ama_were_the_costume_designers_for_ridley_scotts/

We are Janty Yates (Costume Designer) and David Crossman (Costume Designer – Military Costumes) and we had the pleasure of working on Ridley Scott’s new film, Gladiator II. We’ve both spent decades working in the industry, garnering awards, and working on some of the biggest movies in Hollywood.

We’ve been on Ridley Scott projects previously, and between the two of us, we’ve worked on franchises like Harry Potter, Star Wars, and Alien. With an eye for detail, and a love of storytelling, our passion for outfitting the right actors in the perfect wardrobes is very special to us both.

If you want to know more about the process, the methods, and the artistry of costume design for big, epic movies, we’re here to take your questions. 

We are:

Janty Yates, Costume Designer. Yates has worked in this field since 1989 and has two Academy Award nominations, including one win. Gladiator II marks Yates 18th collaboration with Ridley Scott

David Crossman, Costume Designer – Military Costume. Crossman has worked as a costume designer since the late 90s and has one Academy Award nomination for Napoleon, which he shares with Yates.

Greetings lovely /r/IAMA folks!

We are Neat Corp, a VR (mostly!) game dev based in Stockholm, Sweden! We say mostly as we just released Garden of the Sea, our farming-sim adventure game on Steam and Switch, making it our first non-VR release!

Mostly though we are known as a VR developer, we released our first game, Budget Cuts in 2018 so we’ve been in the VR game for a pretty long time! Here you can see a trailer for the game to sort of get an idea for what it is!

After that we went to create Garden of the Sea, a game about playing at your own pace, exploring, farming, befriending animals, fishing and crafting your home. Here’s a trailer for that!

We want to invite you all to ask us any questions you want about our games, our company (we try to maintain really wholesome and humane gamedev habits! no random layoffs, no forced crunch, and hopefully no more burnout) and working with VR (or whatever you feel like really!)! Here’s our proof proof 2

With us today you’ll find:

/u/romanlionz - Creative Director (aka doing art and design!) for Garden of the Sea and Budget Cuts at Neat!

/u/FlippySSBM - 3D Artist, made things and stuff for Budget Cuts and Garden of the Sea

/u/J0bby - Who joined as a programmer on Garden of the Sea

A new challenger appears! /u/Urre85 - Co-Founder of Neat, Game Director of Budget Cuts, CTO at Neat

and

/u/theletterz (me) - who manages our Social Media and other stray marketing stuff!

Update: Work hours have ended here so some of us are sorting dinner etc./ have families, we'll try and answering questions when we get a chance though so feel free to keep em coming! I'll update once we feel entirely done!

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Hi, I'm Lisa Valente! As a registered dietitian, I believe cooking at home is one of the best things you can do to eat healthier. What I’ve learned is that people are interested in nutrition and how food makes their body feel, but  they need practical meal solutions to actually eat the healthy foods we talk about.

As a busy mom, with lots of priorities and responsibilities, I find myself with limited time in the kitchen. That’s where meal prepping and planning comes in. It helps you get easy, weeknight dinners on the table, make breakfasts in advance or get lunches together in a pinch.

It does not have to look like spending hours in the kitchen on a Sunday or eating the same thing every day all week either! It can simply be making a plan, chopping some veggies in advance or relying on some shortcuts. While this AMA is for informational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice, I am excited to help make meal planning easier and tackle some common misconceptions. Ask me anything!

https://imgur.com/a/NyalNkF

Thank you for asking such great questions around nutrition and meal prep. Look forward to chatting more in the future. -Lisa

I’m Shane Rydquist, plant molecular biologist and director of the Digital Media Solutions team at Editage, a research solutions and technology company. We try to stay on top of developments in research trends and have recently noticed a sharp increase in journals making graphical abstracts mandatory. We’ve been creating graphical abstracts for 1000s of authors for a few years now, but with this recent boom, we would like to understand if there are specific problems that you are facing while making graphical abstracts that we can help with. Ask me anything about designing or using a graphical abstract for your research paper.
[Here is the proof]

Edit: I thoroughly enjoyed answering all your questions! If you have more queries, feel free to leave a comment on the u/editage_official handle—I’d be happy to discuss more about Graphical Abstracts. See you soon in another AMA!

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What's up, it's Tariq Cherif and Matt Zingler - Co-Founders of Rolling Loud! We're celebrating 10 Years of Rolling Loud in Miami this December, so we wanted to hop on here and answer some questions from the r/hiphopheads crew. We'll be back tomorrow at 2pm ET / 11am PT for our AMA.

Buy passes to Rolling Loud Miami (Dec 13-15): https://rollingloud.com/miatix

Buy passes to Rolling Loud Thailand (Nov 22-24): https://www.rollingloud.com/thailand

Follow Rolling Loud: https://www.instagram.com/rollingloud/

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Crosspost: https://www.reddit.com/r/Myfitnesspal/comments/1gqejag/ask_me_anything_about_the_myfitnesspal_app_or/

Hi MFP Fam!

Melissa Jaeger, Head of Nutrition at MyFitnessPal here! I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be hosting an Ask Me Anything here on the MFP subreddit! I’m eager to connect with all of you and answer your burning questions about how the MyFitnessPal app can support your nutrition and fitness journey. Whether you’re curious about tracking your meals, setting realistic goals, learning new ways to use the app, or finding tips to stay motivated, I’m here to help. Post your questions here and we’ll dive into the details together on November 19th from 4:00-5:30PM EST to explore how we can make the most out of your MFP experience. I can’t wait to hear from you! PS-I’ll have my friends from the product & engineering teams here if you’ve got any technical questions. 

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Please note that while I can’t give personalized health advice, I’m here to share my tips and tricks for ensuring MFP users have the tools necessary to succeed on their wellness journey. Curious to hear more about me? Read on below! 

Melissa Jaeger, RD, LD, is the Head of Nutrition for MyFitnessPal. She holds a degree in Nutrition from the College of Saint Benedict and completed her dietetic internship through Iowa State University. Recognized as the 2024 Registered Young Dietitian of the Year by the Minnesota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Melissa specializes in weight management and gut health. She has completed training in Childhood and Adolescent Weight Management and the Low FODMAP Diet for IBS. Melissa is passionate about translating evidence-based nutrition science into actionable advice for the public through global media.

Crosspost: https://www.reddit.com/r/TheFirstBerserker/comments/1gqb4wr/curious_about_the_art_of_the_first_berserker/

Hi, I’m Kyuchul Lee, Art Director for The First Berserker: Khazan, a hardcore action RPG game set to release in early 2025.

First, our team would like to express our appreciation to all the players who participated in our recent Beta Test (TCBT). Your feedback has been invaluable in helping us refine and improve the game as we approach launch.

With G-Star just around the corner, we’re looking forward to connecting with fans both at the event and online. For those who won’t be able to visit our booth in person, this AMA is an opportunity to engage with you directly and answer any questions you have about the art, design, and inspiration behind The First Berserker: Khazan.

As many of you know, the art style of The First Berserker: Khazan is unique and distinct. I expect many of you might be curious about how this style was crafted, why we made specific artistic choices, and what inspired the overall visual direction. I’m excited to delve into these aspects and share the creative journey behind the game.

While your questions aren’t limited to the art of the game, I’ll be more prepared to answer those related to the art design compared to other aspects of the game. Please also keep in mind that there may be some questions our team is unable to answer at this time, but rest assured that all major game-related announcements will be made when the time is right. To stay updated on all important news and upcoming information, please make sure to follow us on Discord, Reddit, X, or any platform you prefer.

We’ll be accepting questions until November 14, 10 PM EST (November 15, 12 PM KST), and I’ll work with our Community Manager on responses and translations. My answers will be shared by November 16, at the latest.

I’m more than eager to dive into this discussion with you and hear all your thoughts.. Your passion and feedback mean a lot to us as we work to make The First Berserker: Khazan the best experience it can be.

Proof: https://x.com/PlayKhazan/status/1856666897682694540

I’m Michelle Starr, an award-winning space reporter. I’ve been covering solar activity and solar maximum for the past 3 years at ScienceAlert.com, as our star has become more and more active.

Now, NASA has officially declared solar maximum is happening: https://www.sciencealert.com/its-official-nasa-declares-the-solar-maximum-is-happening-now

What does that actually mean? Ask me anything about solar maximum and why it's important.

UPDATE: The live AMA has now ended! Thank you so much for all of the amazing questions. We hope you learned something new and has as much fun as we did. Follow sciencealert.com for more news on solar maximum. See you soon!

ScienceAlert

Michelle Starr on BlueSky

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More proof

Some general info

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_OO4OaUOvk

Clips of me being roasted by Stephen Colbert (skip to 9:00) and Gutfeld

We just released the film on VOD on Apple TV, Amazon, and a bunch of others

AM New York called it the political comedy of the decade if that means anything to you. It probably doesn't

My name is Zack. This is my third feature film with the same director (Daniel Robbins), and second with co-writer and actor (Joe Gallagher). Our last AMA was 5 years ago for a film called Pledge

Where to watch: citizenweiner.com

My name is Clinton. For the last (almost) ten years, I've been doing a full time job in the UK that is something I haven't come across anyone else doing (whether in the UK or elsewhere).

When business owners want to sell a business, they tend to go to a business broker / M&A firm / investment bank. In the UK, there are about 1,000 firms who handle the sale of businesses. Choosing the right one is difficult.

I have an extensive database of who does what, the geographical area they cover, the fees they charge, their sector expertise and all kinds of other information.

If the business is small, they are often better off doing a DIY sale and I have plenty of free info on my site to assist them do a DIY sale without having to pay any fees.

If they business is larger, say 5 million in revenue or 500K in profit, I charge them a fee to assist them find the broker (or, more accurately, "advisory firm") best suited to that particular business and the owners' exit goals.

It's a strange job, sure, but I've come across a lot of interesting stuff in my time. Ask Me Anything. :)

PS: I also mod the sub for discussions around buying / selling businesses. Please feel free to join the sub and jump into the conversations.

Crosspost: https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/1gjk24f/hi_im_will_wright_the_sims_simcity_spore_proxi/

Hi. I'm Will Wright, game designer and creator of The Sims, SimCity, Spore, and the upcoming life simulation game Proxi. Over the years, I've had the fortune to work with incredible teams and communities, and I'm excited to answer some questions in my first Reddit AMA.

While I despise most social media, I've always been inspired by the creativity and passion of communities like Reddit.

Thank you to everyone who's supported my games over the years—it's been amazing to see how each of you has made these worlds your own.

Proof: https://x.com/Team_Proxi/status/1853490429121221046

We're working on Proxi, a new AI-driven life simulation game that lets you make magical connections with your memories and bring them to life. Your enthusiasm means everything to us at Gallium Studios.

In the spirit of community, and in the theme of Proxi, I'd love for you to share your favorite memory along with your questions for me. Your stories inspire us.

Let's dive into some questions and keep creating worlds together.

TLDR; Got brain damage and made some music to cope. Link to music at the bottom of post.

Hello Reddit.

Six months after becoming a father, I had an accident which resulted in PCS (Post Commotio Syndrome), which is classified as a mild traumatic brain injury.

I was quite reduced and had to quit my work. My vision was damaged and I had severe mental fatigue. No longer able to plan, do logistics, or even think very well, I mostly acted on instinct, and had to rest in a dark room for 30 minutes for every hour that passed.

Things were pretty difficult for the entire family. But we managed as best we could. Thankfully, my son, being six months old, was to young to understand what was happening.

In the early morning hours, when I was looking after my son I started playing some simple chord progressions on my guitar. It felt good to play, and it seemed like he didn't mind at all, singing along in his blabbering way. I could only play about five minutes a day due to my sound sensitivity and mental fatigue, but those five minutes meant a lot to me. It made me feel peaceful and a bit productive I think.

I started to record the riffs and vocals on my phone, and when I had the energy I wrote down some lyrics.

I think it became a way of therapy for me. Writing down feelings which I did not have the energy or courage to express to anyone.

Anyway, all this resulted in six songs, which I recorded over a time span of two years.

The result is quite unpolished and raw, but I might as well share it.

So, if you want to hear how songs written, sung and played by a brain damaged man sounds like, be my guest and take a listen in the link below.

https://soundcloud.com/karl-parks-music

And yes, ask me anything and I'll answer as many questions I can. Thank you for reading :)

Proof:

https://imgur.com/a/ap5JzHI

Link to Post: https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1gmcrja/i_hacked_nasa_and_they_thanked_me_for_it_ask_me/

Hey! 7h3h4ckv157 here...

I'm a Self Taught Hacker and Offensive-Security Professional. I recently hacked u/NASA (again) and reported some vulnerabilities to them, they even sent me an appreciation letter after they patching the loopholes! (proof).

Are you curious about Hacking and planning to start a career in it?

Well, I’m here to help - Ask Me Anything!

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Hey Reddit and r/JewsOfConscience, I am Andrey X, journalist and activist in the West Bank. I cover violence by the settlers and the Israeli Occupation Forces in the West Bank and work with human rights advocates who provide protective presence to vulnerable Palestinian communities. AMA!

My Instagram
My Twitter
My TikTok

Hi Reddit, we are researchers interested in how people think and feel about pain.

We are Ed Keogh and Ian Taverner from the CRIISP (Consortium to Research into Individual, Interpersonal and Social influences in Pain) project led by the University of Bath. Ed leads the project and Ian is Chair of the CRIISP Public Advisory Group.

Psychological factors such as thoughts and feelings, and social factors including personal relationships, can affect chronic pain alongside biological factors. We don’t know which of these factors are most important, or how they combine to affect people’s experience of pain. The CRIISP project is trying to find out what is important guided by the experiences of people living with pain at every stage of the project. Ed Keogh leads the project and Ian Taverner is Chair of the CRIISP Public Advisory Group.

Ed Keogh is a Professor of Psychology and Deputy Director of the Centre for Pain Research at the University of Bath. His main area of research is the psychology of pain particularly sex and gender differences in pain, with a focus on psychosocial mechanisms (e.g. emotions, coping).

Ian Taverner was MD of a large international company before his health deteriorated significantly. Through his and his family's experiences living with chronic conditions, he embarked on a new career, authoring the bestselling cookbook, Cookfulness, designed specifically for people who find cooking difficult, leading to him becoming a hugely sought after cooking coach. 

We’d love to answer any questions on what factors you think are important in pain, and how we have involved the experiences of people living with pain in our research. Please Ask Me Anything!

PLEASE NOTE: We are not able to give advice on personal pain related issues and would encourage all medical questions to be directed to your GP.

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Ed Keogh Reddit AMA proof | University of Bath | Flickr

Ian Taverner Reddit AMA proof | University of Bath | Flickr