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Yes! Look at all the murders we have solved because of the technology. So much of the past is revealed. The technology didn’t just let us create cool videos, it unlocked time. The past isn’t just imagination but is a direct experience we are seeing. The past and present are one when we look at the videos of JFK. Of course, it isn’t the same.

Had an insight today while walking by some golfers. I overheard the song Billy Jean by Michael Jackson. I realized in that instance, that music is imaginary. Music is the past. It isn’t present. Michael Jackson is dead. And that recording is a moment of the past that I am imagining now. Even the idea of me having an insight from walking by golfers is imaginary. All of Leo’s videos are not actually about the present moment. They are all about the past, the imaginary. You are listening to the past not the present. This goes even deeper because even the conversations you have with your mom are about the past. You are imagining the conversation in the same way you think you are listening to Michael Jackson. Michael Jackson is dead, but our technology to record in a way merges the past and present together. Without video/audio recorders and a mind to imagine, the past would purely be nonexistent and disconnected to the present. Our technology and the mind to imagine makes the past present.

That is one way to look at it. The recordings and our minds are what keep the past “alive”. Otherwise, the past would be identical to the future (non-existent) or would be like pre-birth. Listening to Taylor Swift is like looking up at the stars. The stars you are seeing actually don’t exist and have burned up years ago. We are seeing the past.

I currently use the Garmin Instinct 2x Solar and have been using it for the past year and it’s awesome! I am in the market for an upgrade and was wanting to know what kind of watch you all use. Please post the watch that you use and why you like it. I was considering upgrading to the Garmin Fenix 8 or Tactix 8 or waiting until the next gen (Fenix/Tactix 9) comes out. I am planning on getting into more adventure stuff like scuba diving and skydiving, so it seems to fit for me to upgrade. I don’t mind spending $1,000 on a watch as long as it has good functionality, health metrics, and quality. Rolex watches are an overpriced scam.

I just got the Garmin Tactix 8!! The thing is a total badass!! I love it so much. Worth every penny so far. Has good battery life, awesome flashlight, and good tactical/health features. It is the ultimate spy/adventure watch. I bought it from here: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/1828741/ Buy this watch if you care about tracking your fitness and being able to hit a trail and leave your phone home.

I know I have no say in this, but we should propose a new rule for this thread to explain your reasoning on why something is deemed conformity. If I just say “short shorts” that gives you nothing on why it is conformity. I could wear short shorts for non-conformist reasons “because it was the only pair of shorts that weren’t in the laundry.” Vs “I want to fit in with the female fashion industry.” Short shorts on men are somehow now deemed wrong but are acceptable for women to wear. Maybe this new standard will helps us to keep this thread more organized. Am I asking for conformity here?? Oh, the irony! 😆

Buying a Rolex or Omega Seamaster. It is conformity because these luxury watches are “jewelry for men”. The watch does nothing but tell time and you are paying thousands of dollars for the same quality and functionality as a $200 watch. Also, Garmin watches have more functionality and health metrics they would actually be worth spending $1000 on.

I just bought the Garmin Tactix 8. I will post about it once it arrives. It was $1500 USD, but it has many health metrics and functionality that I care about.

Awesome! Great looking watch!!

Your nap is imaginary. You never napped in your life.

This can be conformity if you are doing this without thought to fit in, but I feel like a lot of people do this not to fit in but rather to cut to the chase and save time. It is like saying “as soon as possible” is conformity. Asap is just the shorthand way of communication. You aren’t doing this to fit in. Same with ROI and others.

I wouldn’t say this is conformity. Attraction is outside of your control. It is like saying being gay or straight is conformity.

Yes but no hotels are questioning why they are setting it at that time. They are setting it at that time to conform to the hotels around them and to customer expectations. I don’t see a problem having a hotel that has 6pm check in and a 2pm checkout or a noon checkin and an 8am checkout. The standard isn’t questioned and is done without thought. The same with 8am-5pm workdays. And working 5 days a week. We could very well change these times and work less days per week but businesses conform with each other because it’s the norm. Hotels and business in general is about extracting as much money out of the customer and worker as humanly possible.

Hotels having check-in at 3:00pm and checkout at 11:00am.

I would say evil is deliberately and knowingly harming a life whereas stupidity is unknowingly, ignorantly harming life. Many voters elect evil out of stupidity, but they aren’t near the same level of evil as those in power.

Check this out! Let me know your thoughts: Quotes from video: “Genes load the gun, environment pulls the trigger.” “Diabetes runs in your family because no one runs in your family.” “Sitting for 3 hours a day will reduce 22 minutes off your life.”

What do you think of the video?

God has no free will because God has no desires. Only the Devil desires.

@Leo Gura What lead to your decision to not having kids. I remember I used to struggle with not having clarity on this decision and my ex left me because of it. I have gained clarity that I don’t want kids. But that was after a ton of visualization and contemplation as well as observing other parents and children. It isn’t for me. I am selfish and I value my freedom.

Saying something makes sense when it doesn’t.

I wanted to share a cool game from my childhood. It has the best lightsaber combat in all the Star Wars video games I’ve ever played. Anybody played this game? It has the best multiplayer still after 20+ years! It is still very active. If you are interested in playing this game, you can find out more about it on https://jofacademy.eu/

One who has deconstructed science. Until then, the scientist is a rat in the maze chasing cheese.

Yeah dude! It’s the best Jedi Experience. Saber duels are unmatched on it. As long as you have a computer, it should run it. It worked on old computers in the 2000s and will definitely work on the newer ones including MacOS

Yes I’m on their forum! It’s pretty sick. You can technically download the game off their site or you can buy for $10 off of Steam. Check it out. Actualized.org can play and duel each other while talking philosophy.