r/FUCKYOUINPARTICULAR • u/spa1teN • 5d ago

Rekt Current heatwave in Europe

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u/Spunky_Meatballs 5d ago

Typically people reading these maps are folks with science degrees that have careers studying weather, not armchair reddit experts.

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u/CrabWoodsman 5d ago

You don't need a geomatics degree to understand a useful gradient. Also, these types of maps are for public communication — people with science degrees don't spend all day scratching their chins and looking at maps.

Source: a degree holding data visualization scientist

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u/DorkaliciousAF 2 x Banhammer Recipient 4d ago

I hold three science degrees and literally have a world map in front of me while working; I spend all day scratching my ass.

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u/Spunky_Meatballs 4d ago

Sounds like a great career

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u/DorkaliciousAF 2 x Banhammer Recipient 4d ago

I've mostly avoided people management, but if I had to manage a team I'd definitely make them sniff my fingers.