EternalForest

I asked ChatGPT about my spiral dynamics stage and I disagree with the evaluation (I'm pretty sure I'm STAGE ORANGE ) But Here's what it said about me, based on its interactions with me over the past few years: EternalForest’s alignment with the Green stage of Spiral Dynamics is evident in his deep introspection and his emphasis on building meaningful, authentic relationships. He values emotional depth and shared experiences, striving for connections that transcend superficiality. His openness to difficult conversations and his willingness to question societal norms and personal beliefs highlight his commitment to understanding himself and others on a deeper level. EternalForest thrives in activities that foster closeness and camaraderie, seeking out shared experiences as a way to strengthen bonds. He is driven by a desire to create fulfilling relationships that prioritize mutual respect, empathy, and emotional resonance. His reflections often focus on how to resolve frustrations and move toward greater harmony in his interactions, showcasing his focus on inclusivity and personal growth. His passion for film, particularly character-driven stories, reflects his appreciation for complexity and depth in human experiences. Similarly, his creative pursuits, like writing rap lyrics, allow him to process emotions and express himself authentically, blending humor and raw honesty in a way that resonates with Green values. As EternalForest continues to explore his path, his willingness to engage in self-discovery and his openness to growth signal his readiness to move toward more integrative perspectives. His focus on authentic connection, emotional depth, and inclusivity marks him as deeply aligned with Green, with the potential to transition toward the more flexible, holistic worldview of the Yellow stage.

I understand Trump, and no, I don't hate him. Is that a crime? I'd also prefer if we had a one on one conversation about this instead of calling me out as the "example" of a person to avoid.

First off, it was nice to see a lengthy piece of content from Leo again, and I can agree with the issues of the public voting on personality over policy and the reasons he gave for it. And yes, Bernie Sanders or Jill Stein are much more preferable choices to Trump and Harris but in the stupid 2 party system, voting for a 3rd party is the equivalent of throwing your vote away unfortunately. What I can't agree with is this constant demonization of Trump and calling him the pinnacle of corruption. Specific examples of corruption aren't given, and in biased fashion we're never given any evidence to the contrary. The Trump family has donated an enormous amount of money to noble causes and his book The Art of the Deal has inspired countless businesspeople and helped them pursue their goals. Doesn't that count for anything when evaluating his character? I reject the idea that Trump voters have not even "bugun to understand" this work. Although I don't actively support Trump, I still voted for him because he was the lesser of two evils (between him and Kamala). Harris WOULD have been worse for our country in my opinion as a voter. Just because I have that opinion doesn't make me unconscious or underdeveloped.

Latest blog post is ridiculous. Leo talks about Trump as if he's the antichrist or something. Save that kind of rhetoric for Kim Jong Un or leaders that actually ordered the murders of people... Also, Joe Rogan supports Trump and he's contributed more good to the world than 99% of people. I'm pretty sure history will treat him kindly.

Yes I have. Harris ran a campaign that focused mainly on abortion and LGBT issues, and ignored the needs of the working class. Especially working class men. You can't win the majority of the country by speaking to a small minority. That's the problem with identity politics. You've got people pandering to get the votes of a certain group rather than looking at what the average American actually needs. And speaking of that...what other evidence do you need to be convinced that we genuinely have a border issue when Trump is leading with even the Latino vote?

There's absolutely nothing wrong with you. You're simply a centrist who's still sane in this politically radicalized world. Most people were like you back in the 70s, 80s, 90s, etc.

Yes, rich liberals are out of touch with the working class and what their actual needs are. They don't wanna be patronized to, or sold the Brooklyn Bridge. They just want to be able to buy some groceries for their kids. What ever happened to the party for the people? Apparently it's only for some of the people, who buy into their agenda.

6 pages of discussion and no one's talking about the actual content of the interview?

I stopped talking politics on this forum after Fox News was banned and considered propaganda. That's all I needed to see that only certain opinions will be tolerated. Republican or Conservative views aren't welcome here, despite the fact that Leo does acknowledge there is "healthy conservatism", it's removed from what the actual millions of Republicans believe in the modern day and doesn't acknowledge the ways in which liberals poke at and egg on the other side to bring out the worst in them.

I would pre-order it @Leo Gura

I was in complete disbelief today after I got this girl's number who I've had a crush on for weeks. What's the best way to build rapport from this point?

I think women speak less than men. You ever watch Joe Rogan?

I've noticed that much of the discussion on the forum is centered around Leo's latest content. This is understandable, but I feel like there are a lot of great discussions to be had around the topics of his earlier videos. Many of them have barely been discussed on the forum before. So every day, I'm going to create a thread around an Actualized.org video (starting with the oldest first), and store all the threads here in an index. Hopefully this series will be a fun journey and a great refresher for everyone!

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A mostly philosophical episode, focusing on the concept of qualia. The dialogue begins with this question: if you took a blind man who has been blind his whole life and suddenly gave him vision, would he be able to tell the difference between a cube and a sphere visually, purely based on his experience touching them throughout his life? Another question: even though we may technically be looking at the same color "red", could the red that you see possibly be a bit different than mine? We both agree on the label "red", but the actual color we're seeing associated with that label could be different from a subjective point of view. The only way to tell would be to do some sort of brain transplant or merging of the minds. Another interesting concept brought up was the idea of the human mind being a machine that often goes on auto pilot without us realizing, stressing the importance of snapping ourselves out of the program once in a while and actually being aware of what we're doing. Fascinating episode.

@Leo Gura Not impressed tbh. Of course a robot is gonna be smarter than the average human on paper or when it comes to arbitrary factoids. It's a fucking robot. It has no soul. It has no emotions. It has no wisdom. It has no experience. It has nothing new to bring to the table. Could it be useful when making sense of your own thoughts and theories? Sure. Would I ever trade the intellectual discussion I get from my educated friends, great authors and philosophers for a chatbot? No way.

First off, I agree with much of what Leo said about modern Hollywood trying to push their narratives and agendas on audiences, which has made the movies less nuanced and more black and white. They put their politics and identities before the storytelling, which is what really makes for bad art. In fact, the best filmmakers are actually mostly apolitical and focus more on the complexity of the human experience and telling it in and unbiased way as Leo describes in the post, which is not limited to conservatives or liberals in specific. As for my disagreements, I can't stand how Leo lumps Kanye West in with all those other people as if he is on the same tier when he's not. KANYE WEST IS ONE OF THE GREATEST ARTISTS OF OUR GENERATION! Forget about his politics for a moment. If you actually took the time to listen to his albums you would see the depth of wisdom in his lyrics and the revolutionary and powerful musical approach. If you don't have the time to listen to them all, at the very least, watch this video to get a sense of how much great material is in his catalogue and again, how much wisdom there is to be gained from it. Also notice how neither the members of the podcast or the commenters mention anything about his politics. Although Kanye may be a conservative, he is an incredible artist.

Focus and full engagement is key in career development. Although some diversification isn't bad, it's better to be a master in one specific area rather than a jack of all trades. Invest over a longer period of time in a focused way rather than jumping from job to job.

The debate was supposed to be Christianity vs Secular Humanism. Andrew tried to turn it into Pro-Trans vs Anti-Trans. While I don't think Matt should've walked out, Andrew definitely wasn't debating honestly, holistically or in good faith

It depends on what you value. Technology, medical care and LGBT acceptance have gotten much better since the 90s. On the other hand, student loans have gone up, climate change has gotten worse and happiness rates have gone down. Not to mention obesity rates. So it depends on who you ask and what they value.