'Perhaps he's saying, that we lose ourselves in the forest and miss the trees. That is, many people often think about big problems that they may or may not be able to affect, let alone solve. And at...
Yes, I have gotten to know many homeless people. I'll just say this. The quality of homeless people varies a lot. Many are decent people going through hard times. Many have mental illnesses or...
The Aggression scale consists of 4 factors ranked from 0 to 1, with 1 being the maximum. Physical aggression: 0.64 Verbal aggression: 0.60 Hostility: 0.31 Anger: 0.11 Which is to say, I enjoy...
So you're against moral relativism. But do you believe there is a single moral truth? Or are you simply saying that judging all moral systems as equal is foolish? Also, do you think moral...
I haven't read that particular bit. But it seems to fit here. Is it better to believe something false that will help you? Or believe something true that will hurt your? For instance, your...
Okay. But moving forward from that, is it always goodness to speak truth? For instance, if a healthy peace, marriage, alliance, etc. were built on a harmless lie, should one still speak the...
I've noticed that for some people, the reasoning for their belief can be formulated as follows. 1. Believing X is evil. 2. I do not wish to be evil. 3. Therefore, I believe X is...
Browsing the internet today and saw this news about robocallers getting sued. While I was suspicious at first, it seems to be listed on multiple news sites. If You Received a Robocall About a...
1. Not considering diversity a priority is not the same as disliking diversity. It may simply be a non-preference. I suspect many of the people who answered it was not important at all to have...
Instead of trying to be more religious, seek out the parts of the religion that you enjoy and that would bring you fulfillment. If you like to sing, join the choir. If you like to help people, do...
I don't live in a gated community. Obvious reasons someone might want to include: -Safety and security -Wanting to have less crowded public or private areas (limit access to a pool or park...
They seem like silly, shallow criticisms. It's the equivalent of drawing someone with stink lines. I think people who are critical of the Trumps should bring up something more substantial. ...
It sounds like you envy these people. And you're retreating into fantasy as a way to feel superior to them. Feeling superior about something like that only makes sense once you're...
1. Your GF doesn't want to hear about your struggles. She wants to think of you as a strong, capable man. And the story about procrastination works counter to that perception. Find some bros to...
I don't think I'm neoliberal... but I would agree that I am nationalistic and prefer free markets. https://8values.github.io/results.html?e=34.1&d=36.7&g=51.5&s=54.2 695185
If your point is just that not all Muslims hate western values, you're right. If your point is just that not all white people are good, you're right. My position, which I've stated multiple...
ShatteredHeart Aw thanks. It's always nice to be appreciated.
I think you're confused. Let me give you a non-human example. Say I have a car. The car has some problems. The brakes squeal, it's got some scratches on it, and the shock absorbers need some...
No. Individuals who hold evil ideas are not necessarily evil. An individual is composed of a lot more than a single ideology. Most people believe in multiple, unrelated things. And we still have...
I don't think all communists are evil. I just think communism is an incredibly flawed ideology that leads to evil when people try to enforce it en masse. I can see that in this very forum. ...
Thank you. I can think of few higher compliments than being rational, and seeing the world for what it is. Moderation fallacy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argument_to_moderation
No. In fact, I'd argue the opposite. The detail, rather than the system, is the most important thing. By which I mean, the point of the system is to serve the individual (the detail). The...
1. Dude, this is from 2008. We've already beaten back the conservatives in regards to video games. The anti video game agenda is coming from the left nowadays. 2. Mass Effect (the original...
8/10. It seems like a relatively easy test for anyone who studies for it. Probably a difficult test for people who haven't looked at history or civics since high school. I'd also prefer if the...
I wouldn't change fields just because you don't have a passion in science. I know that doctors need to do well in science courses to finish school. But I don't think most actually practice that...
2 idiots ruin the day of countless innocent drivers, as well as cause significant property damage. They should both be criminally charged for the incident, the driver of the car much more severely.
I've occasionally had it happen during haircuts. And I had a girlfriend who knew how to trigger it (weird finger motions I can't explain). Most of the youtube videos I find relaxing, the same...
If you're interested in preparedness in your personal items, google the term Everyday Carry. There's youtube videos, articles, and entire forums dedicated to the subject. My personal EDC is: ...
Get your own partner to do cool things with.
This was last year actually. But it's definitely one of my prouder moments. There was this teenage girl outside her house, with her dog, calling for help. She said the house was on fire and...
I keep a handgun in my nightstand. Glock 19 or Ruger LCRx. It's legal and not that unusual where I live.
On or in my bedside table: -Alarm clock -Cell phone -Pen and notepad -Water -Kleenex -Multivitamins -Firearm -Flashlight -Laptop
If you want to both go to college and join the military, go to college first. A college degree makes you more competitive in the military, whatever direction you end up going. And there are various...
For me, the best way to learn math is to practice it. That is, it's more akin to carpentry than history. I don't memorize math. I practice using a tool (a particular equation or principle) over...
I drive the incredibly practical, 2nd-generation Honda Fit. It's fuel efficient, comfortable, handles well, and is surprisingly good for moving. And I think it's cute. I found out later that...
Let me give a brief scientific explanation about soap. Most things will either stick to water (polar molecules) or stick to things like oil (non-polar molecules). But there are also things like...
Is this like a trick question? If you like the higher paying job and no other concerns are keeping you in the lower paying job, you take the higher paying job.
McDonald's during high school. I worked about 20 hours a week to save up for college. It honestly wasn't that unpleasant. It was sort of fun to see how it works behind the counter. And I...
Civilization: Call to Power. I basically carried out the plot of a James Bond villain. Being the only civilization with space and sea colonies, I started releasing huge amounts of unnecessary...
Suggestions: -Print out a note asking people to turn on the fan and hang it up in the bathroom. -Get air freshener for the bathroom. -Leave a pack of matches (if you trust your co-workers...
I completely understand moving out when you're living with other people and need your own space. But if your family is letting you live for free in a house by yourself, I would strongly advise you...
It's not out of the question. But you don't know what else has happened in his life since. If you feel that strongly about him, let him know how the situation has changed (that you will be going to...
I wouldn't go to Uni just because you want to be intellectually stimulated. You can buy books and read up on interesting topics for far less money outside of university. Go to university if: ...
No, though I often suspect I am (or am close to being) an Aspie. Not sure if I would find that cool or be upset about it.
I'm Christian. Even when I occasionally go to church, I just ignore the things that don't seem to make any sense. For instance, I once had a priest who said that Super Mario Bros. was trying to...
I can't agree with your priorities. Whether a particular belief system is cool/uncool or conformist/non-conformist should be one of the last things you are taking into account when deciding what you...
You wrote a lot about the things you like and don't like. I'd ask a different question. What are you good at? What are you bad at? Make a list of all of your strengths and weaknesses. ...
^^Mostly that. Though I'd say it's more to avoid student loan debt and have money in your pocket. But basically I'm talking about opportunity cost. Time is a limited resource. Any time you...
It's a time/benefit analysis you'll have to make on your own. How much time do you spend being a courier? How much of an impact does 180 (Dollars? Euros? Pesos? I don't know where you live.)...
I don't know how much courier work pays. But you basically have 3 considerations when choosing work while in school. 1. Does it work with my class schedule and will I have enough time for...'
