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In a way yes but in a way no. I see language as inherently arbitrary, so in a sense yes. However, I currently see all communication an being an expression of some met or unmet fundamental human need or needs. Philosophy is no exception. So its not just bs.

@Hardkill If any individual worked hard enough to afford healthcare then yes any normal individual could get healthcare insurance when didn't have one before. However, whether individuals work hard enough to achieve that aim is v dependent on government action. Responsible government should aim to take 100% responsibility for where each of their citizens end up. Humans have fundamental needs which they are constantly trying to fulfil. By virtue of life experiences and biology, people pick and change between different strategies for meeting those needs. Although it can appear so, this is not a conscious process. And many of these strategies are completely unsustainable. So for many people their needs meeting strategies will not align with working hard. Hence, no healthcare. So, unless government implements programmes to address and course correct individual's strategies that don't allow for hard work, many people will not have many of their needs for healthcare met. And those that do will just have had a lucky combination of life experience and biology.

I don't think its possible to get whatever they need/ want w/o help from the government. Who organises the financing of public roads? Makes sure that building codes are abided by so that their house doesn't collapse on them? Makes sure that they are safe from would be criminals? Educates the labour force?

Because they're not all true. They are true in that its an effective strategy to take responsibility for the circumstances and direction of your life. However, they are false in claiming that your circumstance is your fault. If you want to get better at business go to a business mentor. If you want to understand why people don't have jobs, speak to a sociologist.

You want to be in a place where your needs are mostly met when in the interaction. That way you are in a place of sharing of your energy and connection.

@Leo Gura https://youtu.be/RxkEG-T3zM8 You'll enjoy the first 30 seconds of this video lmao

@Leo Gura you being serious or sarcastic?

@The0Self lool im guessing sarcasm but am unsure? I dunno if i rate his game that highly. Cos i think he does pay the price of having his mental health go down the absolute toilet by his approach to game. Like ye he gets laid but dude isnt enjoying life. I prefer a julien or austen summer's type approach to game. Cos then its more about fucking enjoying life. No doubt a lot of outer game training to. But in the end you create sick memories which you actually enjoy and game becomes fun af. John anthony's system seems effective af but i feel like i'd wanna throw myself off a cliff after about 2 months of doing it

@Leo Gura I love your hatred of this ?. I find it kinda retarded. However, i get people are getting their needs met in some way by all this. I live in the UK and some of the shit is so funny. Bro they fucking shut down some primary care physician clinics in respect of her passing. Like people were missing out on crucial appointments. Bananas ahahaha. Thing too is, at least to my mind, class is a much more distinct thing in the UK to the US. There's more snobbery, and less of an mythos of social mobility. The upper classes have this more snobbish and non down to earth perception. So I think the royal family is more acceptable in that climate.

Heard that John Anthony fella is a lovely bloke. Classic family man

Only watched a bit but ye seems like there is a serious issue with it. Seems to me like it needs much more sringent moderation. The combination of Kids & the need to belong can lead to tragic events. Gotta keep the young ones safe.

@Razard86 This vid came to mind when reading your post https://youtu.be/kYfNvmF0Bqw

@Carl-Richard Thanks, I appreciate it.

@Fuku Regarding your first sentence, no worries man. I'm trying out a new type of communication style. So it might be that my wording is unusual, hence why its difficult to understand. Am I right in thinking that you feel disheartened because you don't have much hope for the future?

@spiritual memes Are you feeling annoyed because you want other users to value connection in dating more?

@Carl-Richard Is there a discipline you'd recommend that is alike sociology but which has more construct awareness? Also, did you get your views re construct awareness and Spiral dynamics from a certain book? If so, would you be willing to recommend it?

@UpperMaster I feel glad dude

Ohhhh fairs, i thought it was most of the dudes tryna beat on you

Hit and don't get hit! I think the mayweather approach is goated. And Yoooo I absolutely love the pull counter!! I used to try and train it when sparring, only managed it one time. But was pretty excited when I did! I rate Crawford too and inoue. Haven't heard of Teofimo

@EdgeGod900 I think its likely an example of the dunning kruger effect from them. I can imagine why people would doubt the complexity of it. I find that to be one of the key beauties of Boxing. The ability to bring such order to apparent chaos. This video is something that comes to mind for me when I think about an example of boxing bring such order to chaos: I feel in awe because it meets my need for beauty. Also, the vid, especially in combination with the backing track, gets me hyped! Rn Mayweather is my favourite boxer.

I've watched around 45 minutes of this video, and another video on this channel. When I've been watching this, I've noticed I've felt encouraged and refreshed because my needs for trust and hope are better met. I especially like how Jon Bernthal holds the space.

Hey @Fuku , I notice that you said that maybe this is just a break. And, that maybe your energy and will are pretty much dead at your age. Further, that if you had to make something, it should've been earlier. It sounds to me like you are feeling dejected because your need for hope regarding your future is not being met. Am I correct?

Hi all. So, I'm very persuaded by the post-structuralist point of view. Leo's video on the matter seems to show Leo is also of the same opinion, and many other users on here seem to be the same. To my understanding, one of the implications of such a point of view is the rejection of all grand narratives. To my mind, it follows that things like spiral dynamics, stages of ego development, attempts at political analysis made in terms of ego, or really any attempt at analysis of situations must too be rejected. For, to my mind, they are modernist models, attempting to portray some grand narrative. However, on the forum we do not reject these things, and have long discussions about them, including Leo. I find value in many of these analytical models. However, I can't personally reconcile how one could see them an anything but aritrary if one is also committed to a postmodern position. I welcome perspectives on this. Thanks in advance.

Maybe what you say is true. I presume you have the view of Sweden that you do because you reasoned your way to that view based on evidence. I'm trying to understand what evidence it was that led you to your view. If there is sufficient, reliable evidence, then I will agree with your view. I do not live in Sweden so I cannot get evidence with my own experiences there. Unless I move to Sweden, which I don't want to do atm. Hence, why I would like to see the evidence that backs up your views. For example, the source of your statistics. Would you not agree that it is important to make sure that the source of someone's statistics are reliable? Or that someone's statistical claims are accurate?

Do you have a source for that statistic? That specific crime sounds horrific to me.