Natasha Tori Maru

Sure, that could definitely be the case. But there is something to be said for the creative process one engages in through their own thought and abilities. I can pump out some good shit with AI, but it cannot hold true to be my own creation like it can when I alone generate it. I am not so focused on just output. But the actual process itself. The mystery of the creative process when it is purely your own. I just can't own something authentically when AI is involved.

I have been thinking on this, and the conversation it arose from. As we age the need for connection grows. The progression for myself has gone from being a tadpole with a massive family, massive connection needs -> insular teenager and adult with little need for connection (mostly due to autonomy) -> approaching midlife and branching back out for connection. I can actually foresee the need for connection returning in my future. I can only extrapolate and see myself in age, and needing care and assistance. As for us all. Working in hospitals refitting them for future use, everything is tailored around age care. This sector is exploding in growth - as well as heavy investment in mental health. I gain a lot of satisfaction building in this sector. I love to give back to the community in this way. But it has opened my eyes to the harsh reality of age and mental health. There are so many small things to be mindful of in service to the aged - and it makes you realise how much we take youth for granted. Even mental health. The design of facilities like this is extreme - everything is STRICT anti-ligature and high lockdown security for acute sectors. I digress. Back to connection ~ The difference now is the type of connection I want. Quantity has been replaced with quality and depth. Need less, but higher quality. So I think circling back to the topic, having a significant other is a serious consideration. Being alone in age has serious, serious ramifications. That's not to say I want to have a romantic partner so I can use them for help when I am old, just that it is an added 'bolt-on' benefit, as well as love, companionship, communion, affection, sacrifice, and all the good stuff

@Jordan Yes, its always interesting the flaws one has that act as a dichotomy with our purest aspects. My grandfather always showed up to me as quite enlightened. He just had ferocious appetites for wine and women. It might be interesting to note, in my experience, those coupled with a large drive to assist others, or creative drive, labour under some extreme sensory addiction burdens. How aware one is of them is really a function of how conscious they are. Being able to actually handle shadow drives, is another thing entirely! The gifts we are given, if not used, backfire inwardly on oneself. Sometimes those who shine brightest project the deepest and darkest shadows. Inescapable.

It will depend on how AI is utilised but for the writing process, but I think I agree with Leo's take. There is so much art within the nature of writing. Crafting prose that flows, has tone and pace, is a skill (and an art) in and of itself. I consider a well written and crafted book as being on par with the artistry of poetry. Tone is also an important aspect - this can be injected into text without emojis but it takes some skill. Even word use. Using words in unexpected ways (as synonyms) helps the reader visualise something in new way. This assists when approaching concepts that are new and have to be integrated. 'He performed the task with precision' can be reimagined to 'He took action in a surgical manner' The latter helps you conceptualise how the individual in question didn't just do the thing, he crushed it. It helps with your own writing process, as visualising and playing word substitution helps to form images for concepts to be fleshed out into words. There are patterns within language you can only learn through using imagination. Many LLM AIs use predictive text which has its own flaws. LLM's just cannot add the poetry to prose like a human can - I might be wrong here, I just haven't seen it yet. Plus if you use AI to write like the above with endless prompts you are robbing yourself of the pure joy and mystery of divine creation. It is a labour of love. In terms of idea generation I cannot see the need in Leo's case. Adding on as well - don't you think we would all value and appreciate a book written by a person, in totality, more? I certainly would

What makes you believe this to be true?

@samijiben You might be curious to know - screens before sleep reduce the quality as well as duration (for myself). I track how I sleep because I take it very seriously. Shit sleep makes every moment a pain. Good sleep means I enjoy picking up dogshit even If I don't wind down and remove screens for at least 1hr my REM and deep sleep is lowered. ymmv - tracked with a Garmin so take it with a grain of salt

@aurum Wow - this is a remarkably similar process to my posting style. Thank you for sharing. I have 2 differences: 1. Occasionally I just let fly and don't hesitate with a subject if I feel there is creative leeway, this is when stupid Aussie slang finds its way in. 2. I often walk away for hours at a time, return, and reread my responses for logical accuracy and correctness. During the away time, if the subject is very nuanced and requires diligence and care, I will often go for a run, walk the dog, etc and process. This helps me fit patterns and be able to use metaphor to better illustrate the idea. Also to ensure I have addressed the arguments properly. I often visualise and imagine verbally each argument & counter argument as a spar in my mind - especially when I go for runs. I find this method very useful when others have presented an argument that has changed my mind and I am incorporating it into a new frame to regurgitate back to them. If you get my meaning. There is a lot of care in your thought process - very admirable. My hat off to you

Pleasure! It is an aspect everyone should be driving into. In relationship to others repression is further revealed, also. There is a lot to gain from solo inner work. But there is a reason the polarity of masculine/feminine exists. I take pleasure in experiencing this inner friction as everything to me is a learning experience. Even suffering... especially suffering

My subconscious has been revealed in this strategic play...

you little shit Brb with the pitchforks 😈😈😈 🤣

All of my largest growth steps, revelations and unravelling of inner deception (which is synonymous with belief) have been through repression work. Just my 2C

Promotional book tour - I am sure many actualizers and lurkers of the forums would attend, health allowing. I am excited for you with the book, the process of creation in that way is beautiful. Single-point focused, driving, creative force to swallow you up.

I think you really rap on shit many women - myself included - go through. The programming to be 'useful' to justify your existence in society really takes you out of the feminine state of 'being'. All I wanted was to just be in this state in my formative years. I resisted much of my own femininity in an attempt to fit a masculine ideal. You are shown from adults, disagreeable behavior is more likely to get shit done - typically a more masculine trait. There are many examples to be found. Many women also fall into this internalized misogyny trap when they are exposed to the catty nature of teen girls. 'I'm not like them' - femininity into the bin. I think also women, before they mature out of this, go through a 'girl boss' phase where they really overcompensate with masculine energy. Using force and over-empowerment. I always read it as someone forcing themselves into a role (masculine) that doesn't fit, and as a result, way overcompensating as they aren't familiar with just holding strong themselves. It's the difference between a simple toneless 'No' and a 'No' with an aggressive diatribe. I think men also sense/see this and it really gives them a bad impression of feminism.

About 90 minutes or so - I do books and then 30 minutes of meditation into sleep. This post is reminding me not to go near dark chocolate right before the meditation - the caffeine definitely has an effect. But MAN - the dreams are fun as fuck! Wack

It's also a lot of fun to watch it together with your partner. Especially if you are exploring each others sexuality and how you mesh.

It is too real. It is attacking.

Careful if this is a conspiracy theory (I haven't checked the links) Boss will come in with the hammer

Legit can happen. Although - and this is my experience - its very difficult to avoid developing feelings for someone the longer you sleep with them. One party normally becomes attached, if not both. It is sort of in our nature to be this way. This is not dependant on gender in my observations. You normally end up spinning a bit in your head - searching for a finite answer to 'what are we?' question. This is an attempt to reach for external security as you become more and more vulnerable through intimacy. Just my experience.

It was always my understanding the 'forgetting' of infinity, god consciousness, was to facilitate this reality. This reality could never exist if we didn't believe it to be so. There is no other way for it to be. God as infinity as the creator. Us, as Gods manifestations, believing this illusion to enable it to persist. The choice to believe is essential. So we can mine experience. So God can harvest experience. To escape the horror of the All Knowing. No surprises. Future certain.

Has access to the tesseract, all chess moves exist simultaneously. The perfect move exists, just like all the ones that hit like a wet noodle. Drop the needle at the perfect point on the spinning record of existence The witty banter on the forums is 90% of the entertainment!

It is always a possibility. Part of the issue with porn is the need for more and more extreme material when one gets addicted. I do not know the stats though

This is my understanding. And having carried existential dread my whole life? Endless pursuit of meaning? To the point I was distracted from the living? There is peace in knowing this is the choice. There is surprise here. Wonder. I am resolved in the best way

This might invite some rage as it implies men have no impulse control - although I do see your point! I am undecided with this topic. We have to also consider that some non-consensual themed porn can increase sexual aggression (and aggression in general).

Hard yes - but admitting that? HATES IT

Yes, which is where that neurosis comes into play. Blindly pursuing with the human positive feedback tendency of valuing what is hard. Unobtainable. Without questioning truly what they value, and in the end, its probably not Truth.