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  2. Well of course it was evil but what to do about it is a good question. Humans are an apex predator and we're still fighting to the death for control over the planet so of course our history is gonna be mostly a giant struggle with violence and evil acts as part of every kingdom, empire and country. Reparations are an important topic and civil rights are a beautiful concept that we figured out.

  3. Conformity Examples Mega-Thread

    Yimpa replied to Husseinisdoingfine's topic in Personal Development -- [Main]

    Saying RIP
  4. Oh I didn't realize it was that bad yes that does sound like abuse and gaslighting. Being free from that environment will probably help your wellbeing quite a bit. Did you like posting content and could you see yourself doing it more in the future?
  5. Ignoring pregnancy and births whilst still being interested in sex and relationship is like ignoring nutrition when talking about eating. The only reason sex exists is for the purposes of reproduction just like the purpose of food is for nutrition. Sure some people eat strictly for pleasure but that does not mean it's wise or healthy to ignore nutrition. Realizing this will actually help you get sex and relationships because deep down inside that's what attracts us to a person; their viability as a co-parent to a child.
  6. How is it insignificant? It's so deep learning to get laid will teach you about every other facet of life. Macro economics, networking, marketing, fitness, fashion, psychology, sociology, emotional management, communication skills, spirituality, love ,etc. Does it? Ejaculation can reduce cortisol and reduce stress so in some ways it makes you more productive. It can vary I'm still running experiments on it but when I do nofap for extended periods of time I don't really become more productive I tend to go out more and be angsty even when trying to work.
  7. Hasan is arguing that European colonialist were particularly evil, while Biggar is arguing that everyone's equally evil and white people should not feel bad about colonialism. What do you guys think?

  8. What skills are you building over time?

    LordFall replied to WonderSeeker's topic in Personal Development -- [Main]

    Yeah I agree content creation is annoying, it is powerful though. Everything in life has tradeoffs. I like more the agency idea where you build faceless channels or work with people that do want to become influencers but don't have the resources for it.

  9. Leo's Blog Discussion Mega-Thread

    thenondualtankie replied to Leo Gura's topic in Personal Development -- [Main]

    Leo keeps forgetting that there is also a mass hysteria of AI denial, of fear that AI will replace them, etc. People refuse to look at how AI may progress over the coming decade or two and convince themselves that modern AI cannot replace them.
  10. https://www.aljazeera.com Trump says MoU to end Iran war is 'over' | US-Israel war on Iran News 1 hour ago — “I'll give a little warning: We're going to hit them hard tonight,” Trump told reporters at the NATO summit in Turkey before his meeting with .
  11. Psychosis is very scary and especially when you tie it into non-duality and enlightenment then the scope of complexity is way beyond what we understand here on earth at this moment. Hope he's doing good wherever he is, I enjoyed his exploration of tantric sex that he posted. Also anyone that believes in non-duality doesn't really believe in death so it's hard to have a discussion on these topics.
  12. IF so, big if, there will be multiple contributing constituents. No singular root cause. This is difficult for the mind to comprehend which is accustomed to linear sequential cognition. Instead, the condition is "felt", rather profoundly. The heart "understands", in plural, what the mind cannot. Further, on inquiry of the complex, the mind is uniquely disadvantaged in regard to troubleshooting the condition. As it polls the possible root causes, one at a time, it will find no contributing constituents are independently responsible. If there is motive, good reasons, for the mind to avoid considering the complex in total, it will easily default into an avoidant posture or attitude. Which can present in a number of ways. Best wishes, good luck on exams

  13. Deliberate Practice discussion

    Ulax replied to Human Mint's topic in Personal Development -- [Main]

    I agree that hard work is very important in terms of getting results. But I disagree that it is almost guaranteed that you'll get good just by sheer volume. You'll probs guarentee at least intermediate. But getting to advanced level in a field requires iteration and good theory usually.
  14. Glad you find me so clever
  15. Today
  16. Here is Summary by ai: Purpose of the Appointment: Connor participates in the evaluation primarily to ease his parents' worries. His parents referred him to the office because they are deeply concerned about his behavior over the past year. He hopes that an authority figure's perspective will give them peace of mind. Connor's Perspective & "Acting": He explains that he is a successful YouTuber with 2.5 million subscribers. He strongly claims that his extreme, seemingly manic or psychotic behavior online is entirely an act—a "grand play"—designed to raise mental health awareness. To prove his emotional stability, he briefly demonstrates how he can fake symptoms of Bipolar Disorder, Tourette's, and Borderline Personality Disorder on command. Family Conflict & Spirituality: He describes his parents as dogmatic Christians and alcoholics who do not understand his YouTube teachings on Eastern philosophy and meditation. He shares radical views on expanding consciousness, claims to practice strict "non-attachment", live-streamed a 40-day fast, and claims to have naturally reversed his biological age. Psychiatric History: The conversation reveals that Connor has been admitted to psychiatric facilities multiple times over the past year. He asserts that these visits were also part of his planned act, drawing parallels to the story of Jesus, and claims he deliberately faked being manic to get admitted. He refuses to take previously prescribed medications because they limit his creativity. The Therapist's Insights & Warnings: Andrea (the Nurse Practitioner) notes that Connor is highly creative, has rapid thoughts, and exhibits a clear sense of grandiosity. She issues a serious warning about his "immersive acting": the repeated hospitalizations create an official paper trail of instability, which his parents could legally use to seek an emergency guardianship over him. Outcome: Since Connor is not an immediate danger to himself or others and firmly refuses medication, Andrea does not prescribe anything. Instead, she strongly recommends family mediation or therapy to repair communication with his parents and provides him with specific counseling contacts. Connor accepts the advice gratefully.. This is disturbing to read now. How could he trick himself that he is normal.
  17. @Joshe Thank you for clarifying. I have sent feedback and flagged the issue with the link to Google. Crazy how advanced AI is and can’t even detect a malicious website and remove it right away. If this is the official police website, I have found this picture there: The good news is there is no way Connor could have worked with the police to make up this story or create a hoax, as they would not allow gifts and presents of any kind from Connor. We can trust the police's words once they finally come out about this to the public.
  18. Based on the NDE reports, that “point of awareness” seems to still have attachments - thinking about loved ones or family is a common theme. Isn’t God fully unbiased and without attachments? Why would God think about that?

  19. Slow COMT vs Fast COMPT

    integral replied to integral's topic in Psychedelics

    Slow compt + Glutamate sensitivity = panic attack and anxiety on 5-Meo-DMT if you know you have either of these things it's safe to say to avoid these drugs

  20. Slow COMT vs Fast COMPT

    integral posted a topic in Psychedelics

    The core idea (say this first) COMT is an enzyme. Its job is to break down dopamine, norepinephrine, and adrenaline in the brain "Fast" vs "slow" just means how quickly it clears them out Fast COMT = breaks them down fast → less dopamine hanging around → low baseline Slow COMT = breaks them down slowly → dopamine lingers → high baseline That one difference explains everything below Fast COMT — clears dopamine quickly → runs LOW Tank drains fast, so the brain is often under-stimulated → boredom, low drive, ADHD-type patterns Craves things that raise dopamine to top up the deficit Stimulants feel great and fix a real gap → nicotine, caffeine, amphetamine, cocaine → this is why addiction sticks Handles intense/high-arousal states better — more room before it overloads Steady under stress, restless when calm ("warrior") Slow COMT — clears dopamine slowly → runs HIGH Dopamine already piled up, so the brain is often over-stimulated → racing mind, anxiety, overwhelm, poor sleep Any surge lingers for a long time (taking copper supplement high-for-days) Stimulants overshoot → nicotine/caffeine push an already-high system into jitter and anxiety, not relief → so stimulant addiction is less the pattern Self-medicates the opposite way — reaches for down-regulators: alcohol, opioids Sharp when calm, tips into overwhelm under load ("worrier") Stimulants — raise dopamine/adrenaline Fast COMT: suits it. Nicotine, caffeine, amphetamine, cocaine top up a low tank → feel corrective → but that's exactly why addiction forms Slow COMT: poor fit. Already-high system overshoots → jitter, anxiety, insomnia → little reward, so these tend to be avoided rather than abused -> Fast COMT (loads the dopamine/catecholamine axis — fast clearance handles it) 5-MeO-DMT Cannabis MDMA Amphetamine Cocaine Nicotine Caffeine Mescaline 2C-B DMT / ayahuasca -> Slow COMT (doesn't touch the dopamine axis — serotonergic/glutamate, so it's tolerated) LSD Psilocybin Ketamine Alcohol Opioids Benzodiazepines - work i did with AI and years of experience
  21. @Leo Gura Have you ever read or listened to testimonies of people who've had near-death experiences?
  22. Yeah, don't go to https://bangphlipolicestation.com/ because it auto-downloads malware. This is not the official page. Notice it doesn't have a .th domain. I think this is the official page: https://bangphli.samutprakan.police.go.th/
  23. Sometimes police station websites get targeted esp if they don't have adequate protection.
  24. I guess so, usually ego means the comparative self, not the fact of being. The fact of being is absolute, but being aware of the fact of being needs relativity. Without zero relativity there can't be awareness, but the pure relativity of the reality looking itself could be called self, not ego
  25. Very interesting, truly serious in his practice, and his descriptions of states of bliss are accurate and authentic. I'd like to be able to meditate for a whole day (not 5 months 😅), but for now it's impossible; my ego would start screaming at me to stop wasting my time right now. But in a couple of hours I can achieve a level of dissolution close to total. The thing is, automatically, when you begin meditating, your state changes to: there is no good or bad, no difference. Then your entire energetic structure relaxes immediately, and the boundaries of reality blur. You realize that you're creating barriers all the time with preference, which is inevitable and necessary, but it's essential to be able to deactivate this for a few minutes each day, even just one minute. The difference is total. When the barriers fall, reality becomes limitless. Then what is recognizes itself; nothing more is needed, no infinity, no god, no source, just what is. But there can be more, that is, mystical experience. The mystical experience is the opening to power, to the absolute source, to the sacred that vaporizes your psyche and, with just a fleeting glimpse, tells you: purify yourself. humble yourself. align yourself with the sacred. Then a process begins.
  26. Thanks for sharing!
  27. ok:)
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