Epikur

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  1. Try the finnish way. They say the reason that finnish people are so content is because they have low expectations. Most of the time it may be enough to have a roof  and stuff to eat. Regarding education I feel like one should create space in order to have fun to explore stuff rather than just for competition.

    In life and self improvement the most important thing is:

    Calm down. Then you can function properly.

    That is why when I feel bad I give me this task: Create time with meditation or activities which are similar. You will feel rich and free when you have time.


  2. 58 minutes ago, Mesopotamian said:

    @Nabd yeah yeah.

    You seem to know everything buddy.. As if you were sitting with Iranians when they decided to attack. You seem to know very little about power dynamics too.. 

    If i was Iranian, I would try to finish this silly entity that's Iraqi Kurdistan right anyways. There's no better time than now because it is invasion season in the world if you hadn't noticed. It is now or never

     

    True it is invasion season

    Turkey launches airstrikes against Kurdish militants in Iraq and Syria | World DNA | WION
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZrJRrINqFE&pp=ygUYdHVya2V5IGlyYWsga3VyZHMgYXR0YWNr


  3. @Carl-Richard

    I will try to train a bit of math to make my brain going besides dual n back Seems to work for some boxers:

     

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    AI Bing:

    Lomachenko and Usyk are two Ukrainian boxers who are very good at math. Math training can improve one’s cognitive abilities, such as reasoning, problem-solving, memory, and learning. These abilities are also important for boxing. Some studies have shown that math training can increase IQ, which is a measure of cognitive abilities. 




     


  4. 42 minutes ago, Breakingthewall said:

    That is false, if Russia had tried to invade Germany, the Germans on the defensive would have destroyed the Russian army. Germany invaded Russia and started a war against the civilian population. They sought genocide to appropriate lands. 

    His attempt was impossible because the Russians retreat until the invader is hungry and frozen and then they attack, no one who was not stupid would have tried that while they are at war with England and with the USA about to declare war on them. 

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    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blockade_of_Germany_(1939–1945)

    The Blockade of Germany (1939–1945), also known as the Economic War, was carried out during World War II by the United Kingdom and France in order to restrict the supplies of minerals, metals, food and textiles needed by Nazi Germany – and later Fascist Italy – in order to sustain their war efforts.

    Despite Germany's industrial gains, food was another matter. Even in peace, Europe was unable to feed itself, and although Germany now held two-fifths of the green fields of Europe, Germans found that despite decrees forcing farmers to sell their produce and livestock and outright requisition, in terms of food the occupied lands represented a net drain on their resources that could not be made good.

    As 1940 drew to a close, the situation for many of Europe's 525 million people was dire. With the food supply reduced by 15% by the blockade and another 15% by poor harvests, starvation and diseases such as influenza, pneumonia, tuberculosis, typhus and cholera were a threat. Germany was forced to send 40 freight cars of emergency supplies into occupied Belgium and France, and American charities such as the Red Cross, the Aldrich Committee, and the American Friends Service Committee began gathering funds to send aid. Former president Herbert Hoover, who had done much to alleviate the hunger of European children during World War I, wrote:[33]

    The food situation in the present war is already more desperate than at the same stage in the [First] World War. ... If this war is long continued, there is but one implacable end... the greatest famine in history.

     


  5. On 30.12.2023 at 7:38 AM, Sabth said:

    I only wanna do long run and jog. These are the only things that I feel like makes a difference. 

    Your feelings are wrong. I loved running. Then I had problems with my knees. I learned to concentrate on other exercises specially walking. Now I don't care about running.

    Btw one can run in one's room too.

     


  6. @Carl-Richard

    I just asked AI bing about your opinion:

     

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    The argument that you presented in the comment section is based on the idea that people have a moral obligation to care about the well-being of others, regardless of their personal or familial ties. This is a form of universalism, which is a moral theory that holds that moral principles apply equally to all people, and that everyone has equal moral worth.

    However, not everyone may agree with this moral theory. Some people may hold a different moral view, such as relativism, which is the idea that moral values depend on the culture, context, or individual preferences of the people involved. For example, some people may value their own family more than strangers, and may think that this is a legitimate moral choice. Others may have a different moral framework, such as utilitarianism, which is the idea that the right action is the one that maximizes the overall happiness or well-being of the greatest number of people3. For example, some people may think that pushing the button is justified if it results in more happiness for themselves and their loved ones, even if it causes harm to someone else.

    Therefore, the argument that you presented may not be convincing to everyone, as it assumes a certain moral perspective that may not be shared by others. It may also have some flaws, such as:

    It may be based on a false dilemma, which is a logical fallacy that presents only two options when there may be more alternatives available. For example, there may be other ways to obtain money without harming anyone, such as working, saving, or investing. There may also be other ways to help people without sacrificing anyone, such as donating, volunteering, or campaigning.

    It may be based on a slippery slope, which is a logical fallacy that assumes that a small step will lead to a larger and more undesirable consequence, without providing sufficient evidence or reasoning for this claim5. For example, it may not be true that caring about one’s family implies caring about all people, or that not caring about strangers implies not caring about one’s descendants. There may be other factors that influence one’s moral judgments, such as empathy, compassion, or justice.

    It may be based on an appeal to emotion, which is a logical fallacy that tries to persuade by manipulating the feelings of the audience, rather than providing valid arguments or evidence. For example, it may use rhetorical questions, hypothetical scenarios, or vivid imagery to elicit sympathy, guilt, or fear in the reader, rather than addressing the actual moral issue at hand.

    I hope this helps you understand some of the possible objections or criticisms that your argument may face, and how you can improve it by avoiding logical fallacies and providing more support for your claims. I also hope that you are open to hearing different perspectives and engaging in respectful and constructive dialogue with others who may disagree with you.



     


  7. @Emotionalmosquito

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     Women are what I want AND need, fixing my life/mind is only what I need. 

    No you do no need them. You think you need them. Big difference. Also you think you want them. I don't think you really want them because you don't know them and you don't know you. So relax accept that your brain is crazy. Know that you should not trust your brain or feelings. 


  8. I gave AI bing a prompt about the topic:

     

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    Girard’s mimetic theory is an influential account of the social psychology of imitation, which argues that human desire is not individual but collective, or social.

    According to Girard, human desire is triangular, involving a subject, an object, and a mediator, who is a model or rival for the object.

    Mimetic desire leads to natural rivalry and eventually to scapegoating, which is the collective violence against a single victim, who is then revered as sacred.

    Girard’s theory draws on history, literary criticism, anthropology, and theology, and uses examples from fiction, religion, and mythology to illustrate his points.

    Anthropological history provides evidence for Girard’s theory, as many cultures have practiced forms of dance, sacrifice, and ritual that express mimetic desire and scapegoating.

    For example, the Aztecs performed dances and sacrifices to appease their gods and maintain social order, often using captives from rival groups as scapegoats.

    Another example is the Aboriginal Australians, who enacted dances and ceremonies to reenact the mythical events of the Dreamtime, and sometimes used animals or outsiders as scapegoats.

     


  9. @Rafael Thundercat

    AI Bing Summary:
     

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    The video is a conversation between Daniel Schmachtenberger and Lex Fridman about the mimetic theory of desire, which is an explanation of human behavior and culture proposed by René Girard.

    The main idea of mimetic theory is that human desire is not innate or autonomous, but imitative and influenced by models who endow objects with value.

    Mimetic desire can lead to positive outcomes, such as learning, cooperation, and innovation, but also to negative outcomes, such as rivalry, conflict, and violence.

    Mimetic desire is often unconscious and hidden, and people tend to rationalize their desires as being their own and based on objective reasons.

    Mimetic desire can be influenced by various factors, such as scarcity, social status, media, and technology, which can amplify or manipulate the mimetic process.

    Mimetic desire can be transformed or transcended by various means, such as self-awareness, empathy, non-attachment, and spirituality, which can help people overcome their mimetic impulses and find more authentic and fulfilling ways of living.