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This is outside the scope of this thread. However, I was doing some contemplation a week ago about the possibility of these crafts being operated by non-human sentient beings. I caught a brief glimpse of what reality might be like from their perspective and was a bit overwhelmed. Maybe it was just the result of my overactive imagination but I came to the conclusion that there are facets of this reality that the human mind simply cannot comprehend. And these beings may have intentions that to us, appear non-sensical. Also if these crafts are indeed being operated by non-human beings it would make sense for them to slowly integrate the idea of their existence into the collective human conscious. Perhaps this why they don't just land on the White House land and give a formal introduction.

Owen Cooks is a narcissist and lives in his own fantasy world of grandiosity (as do many self help gurus). People of his ilk aren't able to mentally process issues like COVID and Climate Change. Both issues requires collective action, which doesn't bode well with their religion of hyper-individualism.

What difference does it make? We're pretty close to having an ice free artic. Based on trends I wouldn't be surpised if it happens within the next 5 years or so. Whether it occurs this summer or 5 years from now it really doesn't matter. The tipping point has already been passed and once the ice melts it isn't coming back (at least not within a timeframe that's relevant to homosapiens). Humanity failed to rise to the occasion when it mattered and pretty soon we'll be facing some pretty dire consequences.

Tic Tac UFOs have been around for a while now and have been witnessed by other militaries. Although, this isn't an incident involving the military the Lonnie Zamora sighting involved a Tic Tac UFO. He was a police officer who supposedly saw a tic tac craft land and two creatures standing by it. This occurred in 1964....

Interesting question. I doubt a highly conscious society would even find MMA entertaining.

Assuming these aren't man made, is there is any speculation of what they might be? Aliens? Time travelers? On a side note one of the most compelling eye witness accounts has to be the Ariel School Sighting in Zimbabwe. I remember hearing these kids experiences as a kid myself in the 90s and it always freaked me out. This video is only viewable on YouTube but its pretty compelling. Below is an interview with Salma Siddick. She was a student at the time of the incident and here she gives a detailed account of her experience.

Sex is such an uncormfortable topic. It is an intimite activity but it's a natural urge we all have. I feel we often under appreciate the impact sex has on the overall function and health of society. There have been some recent studies that suggest a large portion young men aren't doing it.This will certainly have some profound impacts on society as a whole. Sex (meaning access to sex) is a huge incentive for young men. Part of this dynamic is how we perceive sex. And ones level of access to sex has become an emblem that signifies your social status. But how would we have organized our civilization if sex (particularly access to sex) wasn't used as such a divider between social classes, the powerful and powerless etc? What if it was done with same level of triviality we view a common greeting? What if we viewed it as just another act that doesn't ilicit shame and judgement from others?

Saving animals as in us too, right?

Sorry I updated the post. I accidently hit the Submit button before I finished

Rioting against social injustice is not comparable to riots being done with the intent of over turning a democratic election. And its interesting how Waters should be fired, yet Trump (whose rhetoric led to an actual insurrection) has yet to be held accountable for his actions.

Supposedly the footage that's been released is among the "least compelling" material that the US military has.

UFOs/UAPs have been observed thoughout human history. Whatever they are they seem to have been here a lot longer than we have.

It really doesn't trigger me but I really don't see the necessity to always push certain boundaries. It seems so excessive and unnecessary. Its obvious he's trying to salvage his career from being known as just a one hit wonder. There are other avenues he could have taken besides this. Also, I am bit worried how this will look in the eyes of conservatives and the far-right, who already demonize black people. This may sound very ignorant and outdated but minority groups have to be very careful about what image they present to the general public. Not saying it fair or even rational. Its just the reality of the times we live in.

I get that you're looking at humanity's issue with climate change from a much larger timescale. However, a 1 or 2 degree rise in global average temperatures will absolutely be devasting to human civilization as we know it. Nevermind the fact that once we hit 2 degrees the rate of warming will accelerate exponentially. Yes, Earth will be fine but the structures humanity has built not so much . A rise of 2 degrees in global average temperature will cause food shortages and water scarcity, which will inevitably lead to conflict and the displacement of hundreds of millions of people. And unfortunately those underdeveloped countries (who contributed the least to carbon emissions btw) will bear the full brunt of it. I feel you're speaking from a position of privilege as someone who lives in a highly advanced 1st world country. And honestly I really don't see how 1st world countries will be able to sustain their standard of living while simulataneously spending billions on natural disasters Earth is resilient but the way we as humans have structured our civilization is not. A new system will have emerge but at the expense of hundreds of millions of lives. There are reasons to be concerned. I don't think we should panic but we certainly should approach this issue nonchalantly. The Green in me is really showing in this post

Anyone whose done any extensive research on climate change knows the global south is going to bear the brunt of climate change most harshly. Since we're tracking the worst case scenarios of many climate models, I really don't see how there won't be massive famines, droughts, civil conflict and ultimately death. And unfortunately the global south has historically contributed the least to climate change. This leads me to a question that I've been wondering about sometime. How should the West be held accountable for their collective negligence? Should the West have to pay for and invest in infrastructure that'll prepare the global south for the worst of climate change? Will the West ultimately collapse from its own karma when their countries are beseiged by hundreds of millions of climate refugees? Do you think resentment and rage for the West will only grow over time when people of the global south realize just how much they've been shafted? Will this resentment and rage be justified?

I think its fair but I can't imagine it going very well with citizens in western countries. They can barely acknowledge all the suffering their governments have imposed over the course of the past 500 years.

Dude stop hiding behind questions that we all know have malevolent intentions and just admit you don't like black people. If you were genuinely interested in African history you'd search through the numerous resources online or in your local library. I can't help but think your intentions here are nefarious in nature and your real aim is to express your hatred for non-white people under the guise of asking silly and half baked questions. You aren't intelligent and we aren't naive.

Elon Musk is a genius and I'll never take that away from him. However Elon couldn't be who is today without his upbringing. He was literally born in a position of privilege and was a benefactor of an exploitative colonial system. That isn't demonizing Musk or his family. However, we are all products of our environment and born with certain leverage.

Considering the Climate Crisis is one of the greatest challenges we have ever faced as a species, it makes sense to have a thread dedicated to it. For the past year or two I went from being someone who generally thought that the Climate Change was overblown to acknowledging that it is a HUGE issue that warrants awareness. I'd like to share some of the resources that have helped me understand this issue. Though, the situation regarding climate change is becoming increasingly grim, there are things we can do to mitigate the most severe consequences. Thus, I'll also be posting material about sustainability. Feel free to join along and post material that is related to the premise of this thread to spread awareness regarding this important issue. I'd like to introduce a few YouTube Channels that have helped me gain a better understanding of Climate Change Just Have A Think - David Borlace creates some of the best content regarding Climate Change and Sustainability. His videos are well organized and easily digestible for the average laymen Paul Beckwith - Paul is a well known climate scientist and professor. If you like graphs and data, this channel is awesome. He regularly reviews the latest scientific studies and reports. Book Recommendations https://www.amazon.com/Farewell-Ice-Report-Arctic/dp/0190691158/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=FAREWELL+TO+ICE&qid=1600279518&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/End-Ice-Bearing-Witness-Disruption/dp/1620972344/ref=pd_bxgy_img_2/144-7210804-3740057?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1620972344&pd_rd_r=fbe321af-3082-45e9-a663-f2676f23593e&pd_rd_w=2Jn3W&pd_rd_wg=wVHGO&pf_rd_p=ce6c479b-ef53-49a6-845b-bbbf35c28dd3&pf_rd_r=0E9ERD663JSEGMGY1SVN&psc=1&refRID=0E9ERD663JSEGMGY1SVN https://www.amazon.com/This-Changes-Everything-Capitalism-Climate/dp/1451697392/ref=rtpb_2/144-7210804-3740057?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1451697392&pd_rd_r=83477181-888d-482e-a1e1-b2fd661f90ad&pd_rd_w=OCl2E&pd_rd_wg=PvzWE&pf_rd_p=49740592-2805-416d-896c-b825ad91c2cf&pf_rd_r=33R76M5BXAH0T67XGDSE&psc=1&refRID=33R76M5BXAH0T67XGDSE https://www.amazon.com/Our-Final-Warning-Degrees-Climate/dp/0008308551/ref=rtpb_3/144-7210804-3740057?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0008308551&pd_rd_r=83477181-888d-482e-a1e1-b2fd661f90ad&pd_rd_w=OCl2E&pd_rd_wg=PvzWE&pf_rd_p=49740592-2805-416d-896c-b825ad91c2cf&pf_rd_r=33R76M5BXAH0T67XGDSE&psc=1&refRID=33R76M5BXAH0T67XGDSE https://www.amazon.com/Madhouse-Effect-Threatening-Destroying-Politics/dp/0231177879/ref=sr_1_1?crid=22RCEBGDPNLHY&dchild=1&keywords=michael+mann&qid=1600280277&s=books&sprefix=MICHAEL+MANN%2Cstripbooks%2C199&sr=1-1

Well, its not like GME stock buyers are storming capitols, threatening to murder politicians, and discrediting fair and free elections etc. I get your point but the comparison isn't that strong

Best of luck with things...

In one your videos a few years back you predicted Trump will destroy the Republican Party. I thought you were being hyperbolic at the time but now it is in plain sight.

white privilege on full display. if these protestors were a few shades darker, there would be tanks and snipers. Very sad and tragic day for American democracy.

Dude the looting and vandalizing done by BLM is miniscule compared to the decades (centuries if we're being honest) of degradation the black community has gone through. Buildings can be replaced. Lives cannot. I don't agree with burning down your own neighborhood but if all else fails then I see no other alternative. It is the language of a people who've been ignored and are fed up. All police brutality is wrong (which BLM denounces btw). You asked why this wasn'tca nationwide scandal. Perhaps it would have been if the white community (as a collective) weren't so passive and accepting of police brutality.

BLM is the largest civil rights movement since the 60s. Its impossible to determine the conscious level of the millions of people who've participated in the movement. Overall, I'd say the movement as a whole is relatively higher in conciousness than the All Lives Matter crowd. You can argue the ethics of their tactics but the end goal results in a more progressive society. And to be honest given the track record of how America has treated its black citizens, they should be awfully lucky that BLM is as inclusive and 'peaceful' as it is.