Natasha Tori Maru

@Majed

As long as I have first dibs on plaiting that chungus epic beard, you have first dibs on into shaman mode 😃 BMS integrated sterile pure-air HVAC system, here we come! Powered by the tears of trolls, NPCs and garden gnomes (⁠⊙⁠_⁠◎⁠)

I love your random exposition that leads into a point that crosses over the quoted post. It builds up like a story, rather than throwing a punchline out (very much the opposite of AI, actually!). I think coherence is a big one for me also - maybe this comes from Ni? I always look for ways to apply knowledge. And typically overlook some important details if I do not think it relevant to the application. Which can really come back to byte me in the arse when the knowledge is applied in a different way. The gap in my retention is revealed... Hard to explain how this works. I've had to learn to pay attention to truth and facts in isolation much more as a matter of diligence, to avoid the errors later on. Not sure if I am being clear with this. Describing my inner workings is difficult.

This. @Majed I drive a motorcycle ☹️

Have you seen images of his place? The FOIL @integral post that shit boy. OWN IT

Holy shit, maybe it's an INTJ type trait ? I think you are INTJ, if I am not mistaken. I resisted all parts of schooling constantly 'I won't do this unless I see why, or where I can apply it'. I paid no attention and disregarded a lot of subjects for this reason. My grades were atrocious. Until one day my Dad sat down with me and gave me the hard words. That even though I didn't see a use for what I was being taught, later on in life much of it would apply, I was just too ignorant and young to understand this. I needed to trust him, he said. My Dad is an engineer and construction manager. He taught me all about electrical work and low voltage DC circuits when younger (I learned PC building and software form him). I listened to him, because he knew his shit. He had applied knowledge I could see manifest in reality in concrete, tangible ways. He and my Grandfather were the only two family members I would listen to. At around 14 years old I decided I better learn this shit. Skipped a grade and was throttled into accelerated specialist, methods and general maths. Completed high school level maths in year 10. So I had only half load for my final 2 years prior to graduation. All my teachers, prior to applying myself, were trying to hold me back and concerned I had retarded development. I was just an arrogant, pig headed INTJ who thought I was being forced into rubbish schooling that had no application 🤣🤣🤣 But it's a good case for minors needing guidance from parents. Neglect can be it's own abuse. @Carl-Richard great insights and foods for contemplation 🥰

@Carl-Richard relevant Are your farts sterile?

@Erol Pleasure 😁 The meaty discussion that ensued was mighty entertaining - and lead to some new novels for myself to feast on. Enjoy!

@AtmanIsBrahman sweet! I love his practice 'inside / outside'. You engage with your day with a knowing that everything you think internally, can be heard by everyone around you. Full transparency. I practiced this so often it seems natural to me now. It personally increased my integrity, honor and honesty. It lowered my judgement of others and tempered my frustrations. I feel much more discerning in my thoughts. I haven't listened to the lecture you linked on his principles. I will give it a watch and throw some thoughts out 💎

Is this your first deep dive affair with Ralston? THE BOOKS MY MAN

Thank you for the feedback - I appreciate it I think, maybe... perhaps? It is a result of extensive reading. And working in professional fields. Novels, fiction. Self help. Classic literature, scientific papers and studies. I try to strike a balance between clarity, earnestness and expression. I do get told I can be unprofessional. But fuck that. I see no reason to delete my personality because I have to work with consultants, clients, architects and contractors. I refuse to capitulate to formal English in professional spheres 😈 @Jacko 2nding Shantaram! @Husseinisdoingfine 2nding American Psycho! @Magnanimous Have you read Dune? It might be up your alley. The first part of the book prior to arrival on Arrakis is difficult, and Frank Herbert really throws you in the deep end with the world (very little exposition). But I enjoyed it.

I think this has been known for a while - in fact - I recall FDA allowing manufacturers of foods containing nuts to lower their macronutrient breakdowns on labels. This is slightly odd, as many foods containing nuts are not whole nuts. I do not recall if they did this for nut butters. Back when I was bodybuilding, I recall counting calories in whole nuts and I continually ended up leaner than what my calculations would output. I have since abandoned counting calories and just eat a whole foods plant based diet. I have, ever since, always eaten more nuts and never had an issue with weight gain. I even eat (gasp!) many brazil nuts - despite the claim the selenium leads to toxicity. My bloodwork is normal, and I eat 4/5 brazil nuts a day as an afternoon snack (along with walnuts). I have eaten like this for over 10 years. Thanks for the post!

...that you cannot believe is still free? For me its VLC, Blender. ffMPEG, OBS and Linux (to name what I use currently)

It's a perspective you don't seem capable of shifting into, is all. One day you may explore it. Our of curiosity, how old are you?

Can you see how on one hand you concede religious indoctrination could constitute abuse, then you backtrack into justifying based on outcome? We then move to the line of questioning - do means justify the outcome? There's some cognitive dissonance here. I am not trying to convince you out of your opinion - merely illustrating inconsistency in applying concepts.

@Hatfort do you think one can abuse another by having power over them, and misusing this responsibiy? Or do you disregard this based on age of consent (which is a made up rule by society)? I personally think your definition of abuse is too narrow. While @Monster Energy energy may define abuse under a larger umbrella of acts, the truth is somewhere in between.

@Monster Energy please don't make any more character judgements. Stick to arguing points.

If I were a parent, I would commit to making mistakes. No way around it. I would just aim to minimise them as much as possible, and instill critical thinking and good epistemic principles. Teach my child how to think. Not what to think.

You could replace all these synonyms with belief

@Monster Energy thanks for sharing. You dislike gatekeeping knowledge? Or blunting curiosity? I admit, I was that terrible child who incessantly wanted to know why. Would never move an inch without knowing precise reasons why I must do such-and-such. Luckily my father has the same habit, so entertained my questions constantly.

You used AI for that reply didn't you, dirty dog huehuehuehue 🤣 Fucked no matter the action we take, someone will end up abused! I suppose the next logical way to float this is harm minimisation. But then - determinism. Don't need to care, cos not responsible as I have no free will. Look at all the mental twisties and self deception strategies available! No wonder people end up fucked in their own mind mazes, justifying all sorts of actions - or inactions. As an aside - do you consider most violations of sovereignty as a 'negative', regardless of age of consent? This topic comes across as you engaging in a contemplation dyad of sorts. Only with many users. It is difficult to make out your stance as you appear to be refining it as the conversations progresses.

You could even reverse uno this - NOT educating your children could be seen as neglective abuse. An adult has a responsibility to prepare the child for life in society; instilling in them the knowledge, skills and habits to thrive. Abuse can be what we do, and what we do not. Damned if you do, damned if you don't!

Thinking and observing for one's self is just as much of a lens as a framework absorbed from another. No one is ever a neutral observer. Empirically testing a model, direct observation and measuring against reality itself is where it is at - but bias is always present. Gotta manage that shit. Bias is a given

Reverse Uno shit: I actually struggle to identify a lot with the typical 'female' gender stereotype. It doesn't bother me, though. The hardest part is being authentic and facing judgement from other women, mostly. I get labelled as a 'pick me' woman quite frequently, due to much of my interests aligning more with typical masculine ones. Despite my demeaner being quite feminine in expression. The package appears feminine - but under the tinfoil wrapper is much more masculine leaning. I dove headlong into my own masculine side early in life, and after really touching this part of myself, my feminine naturally came into power. Perhaps your path may be similar - express the feminine and eventually the masculine will flourish like a pendulum swing to bring balance. I consider myself very balanced in expression, now.

Throwing me curveballs trying to gauge your taste >.< The Valerian movie by Luc Besson was shit - but I'll check the graphic novels out also. Love The Fifth Element - my favourite movie.