If this is the case where does it end? Social media isn't wearing off, it's becoming more essential for school, work, commerce, social, entertainment; it's not so easy to escape the trip.
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society is just having a bad trip
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society is just having a bad trip
the world is in splintering mode with people turning against each other over race, religion and politics at a rate that is still accelerating. how did we get to a point where nearly everyone on earth can feel this?
traditional media blames social media, arguing that the unifying force of a couple of news outlets kept us all on the same page. as self serving as that is i think they hit the right vein - only it goes much deeper.
a bad trip is the dark contrast to the self awareness of a good trip and if you've ever had one you know how alienating it can be. the existential madness you are experiencing is difficult to share with anyone, even your old rational self.
a different layer of consciousness emerges so profound the basic assumptions of your existence are called into question: can i stop breathing? is what im seeing real? who am i, really? every sensory input is subject to this new, unwelcome perspective. awareness of the mess you are in can be terrifying and a seemingly inescapable loop defines your bad trip.
the alternate reality offered by social media effects brain chemistry in a more sustainable manner, reaching the baser emotions through the classic plot devices of conflict and anticipation. though less penetrating than psychedelics, social media is far more addictive, with hours spent in its reality every day.
the collection of billions of brains that we call society is now wired into a network completely changing our view of reality. the algorithms that reinforce our most manipulable feelings form the queasy onset of this mutual trip.
as society enters the limbo between old and new realities it experiences the same panic, dissolution and alienation of the bad psychedelic trip. we don't know what to believe and fear rules our actions.
it seems we were better off before we looked into ourselves too deeply but there is no shaking this off. we can't go back to what we thought was rationality.
traditional media blames social media, arguing that the unifying force of a couple of news outlets kept us all on the same page. as self serving as that is i think they hit the right vein - only it goes much deeper.
a bad trip is the dark contrast to the self awareness of a good trip and if you've ever had one you know how alienating it can be. the existential madness you are experiencing is difficult to share with anyone, even your old rational self.
a different layer of consciousness emerges so profound the basic assumptions of your existence are called into question: can i stop breathing? is what im seeing real? who am i, really? every sensory input is subject to this new, unwelcome perspective. awareness of the mess you are in can be terrifying and a seemingly inescapable loop defines your bad trip.
the alternate reality offered by social media effects brain chemistry in a more sustainable manner, reaching the baser emotions through the classic plot devices of conflict and anticipation. though less penetrating than psychedelics, social media is far more addictive, with hours spent in its reality every day.
the collection of billions of brains that we call society is now wired into a network completely changing our view of reality. the algorithms that reinforce our most manipulable feelings form the queasy onset of this mutual trip.
as society enters the limbo between old and new realities it experiences the same panic, dissolution and alienation of the bad psychedelic trip. we don't know what to believe and fear rules our actions.
it seems we were better off before we looked into ourselves too deeply but there is no shaking this off. we can't go back to what we thought was rationality.
like any bad trip it doesn't last forever. although we can't go for a walk outside or sleep this off we can talk each other down.
once you are aware of bad trips they lose much of their power over you.
once you are aware of bad trips they lose much of their power over you.
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use three words to describe little biggy
internet in charge
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My postman is obviously a stoner, just the way he carries the back all slung back on his shoulder gives it away but he also looks like Wayne (or Garth I can't remember which one is which). I keep thinking I should offer him a bowl of the good shit but he delivers so much weed to me I think I'd be putting him in a bad position.
You got me.
Relax in piece - RIP
Happily ever after.
Home sweet home.
Sunshine at night.
Just 3 words?!
Relax in piece - RIP
Happily ever after.
Home sweet home.
Sunshine at night.
Just 3 words?!
Lol that's poss the best 3 words. Esp goin by the shit that appears in my area as "weed". And the wannabes selling it
Layer of consciousness
Each of the competitors has emotional limbic partners
A light wavwyin accord
Does it matter what substrate
Each of the competitors has emotional limbic partners
A light wavwyin accord
Does it matter what substrate
Would be interesting to see where the locations of all of these are on WhatThreeWords!
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No-trust: The foundation of a Civilisation
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No-trust: The foundation of a Civilisation
A "no trust" system, often referred to as a "zero trust" system in the context of cybersecurity, operates on the principle of "never trust, always verify."ยน This approach assumes that there are potential threats both outside and inside the network, so no user or device is trusted by default. Instead, every access request is thoroughly verified before granting the minimum necessary privileges.
For such a system to work over an extended period like 1000 years, several key factors would need to be in place:
1. **Adaptive and Evolving Policies**: The system must have the ability to adapt to new threats and technologies over time. This would likely involve machine learning algorithms that can evolve without human intervention.
2. **Decentralization**: To avoid single points of failure, the system should be decentralized, with decision-making processes distributed across multiple nodes.
3. **Sustainability**: The system's infrastructure would need to be sustainable, with mechanisms for self-repair and maintenance.
4. **Continuous Verification**: Ongoing and real-time verification of credentials and access rights would be essential to maintain security.
5. **Immutable Audit Trails**: Keeping secure, unalterable logs would help in tracking and analyzing access patterns and potential security breaches.
Implementing such a system would be a complex endeavor, requiring foresight into technological advancements and societal changes over the millennium. It would also need to balance security with usability to ensure that it remains practical for the users it serves.
For such a system to work over an extended period like 1000 years, several key factors would need to be in place:
1. **Adaptive and Evolving Policies**: The system must have the ability to adapt to new threats and technologies over time. This would likely involve machine learning algorithms that can evolve without human intervention.
2. **Decentralization**: To avoid single points of failure, the system should be decentralized, with decision-making processes distributed across multiple nodes.
3. **Sustainability**: The system's infrastructure would need to be sustainable, with mechanisms for self-repair and maintenance.
4. **Continuous Verification**: Ongoing and real-time verification of credentials and access rights would be essential to maintain security.
5. **Immutable Audit Trails**: Keeping secure, unalterable logs would help in tracking and analyzing access patterns and potential security breaches.
Implementing such a system would be a complex endeavor, requiring foresight into technological advancements and societal changes over the millennium. It would also need to balance security with usability to ensure that it remains practical for the users it serves.
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Richard Feynman: Can Machines Think?
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If we don't need authority for trust what do we need it for?
I think there's a problem with the word authority. Some authorities are voluntarily recognised by people as experts so their opinions are amplified. S…
I think there's a problem with the word authority. Some authorities are voluntarily recognised by people as experts so their opinions are amplified. Seems like a really good thing.
The other kind is an authority imposing power upon you through a monopoly, usually a monopoly on violence.
The other kind is an authority imposing power upon you through a monopoly, usually a monopoly on violence.
Humans should trust humans.
If we don't trust human beings who are we going to trust?
If we don't trust human beings who are we going to trust?
I am
Sure the Incas took that view until the conquistadors arrived. Humans screw humans more now than any time in history
Sure the Incas took that view until the conquistadors arrived. Humans screw humans more now than any time in history
Authority Exists because we are Herds. Authority exists because we give it value or Authority to!!!!
So in fact there IS or NO authority exists outside ourselves.... Cuz we give Value!!!
So authority is actually you .... You decide whether to follow it or not --- You are Authority who is looking for Authority and asking why we need authority
It only exists if you want it to (Collectively)
So in fact there IS or NO authority exists outside ourselves.... Cuz we give Value!!!
So authority is actually you .... You decide whether to follow it or not --- You are Authority who is looking for Authority and asking why we need authority
It only exists if you want it to (Collectively)
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Does Cannabis work with humans for its own gain?
once you transcend darwinian evolution the only thing left is intelligent design. i guess that will take a while
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Does Cannabis work with humans for its own gain?
Sounds weird I know, but do you think that cannabis attracts us to further itself? I mean it's a stationary plant that has very little means of spreading and evolving in the wild. But since we have discovered its usefulness for ourselves we have helped it evolve into what it is today. And In return it makes itself stronger and more controllable for our will. It is well known that plants attract bees and not the other way around so what's to say they aren't doing the same to us?
Love this thought and it reconciles, we are serving cannabis' genetic purpose:
fecundity - more greenhouses every day
fidelity - our buyer reviews maintain integrity
longevity - humans have basically coupled their own survival to cannabis, as long as we are around it's going to be with us.
fecundity - more greenhouses every day
fidelity - our buyer reviews maintain integrity
longevity - humans have basically coupled their own survival to cannabis, as long as we are around it's going to be with us.
I agree, and it applies to almost everything we grow/farm and consume (the exceptions being those we've hunted things to extinction). You can absolutely see it as them exploiting us for their own ends.
I like to see apples and other fruit exploiting animals and birds, who not only distribute their seeds further than the air could carry them, but plant them nicely in a lump of rich fertiliser for them.
By the way, it's e^{i*pi} that's equal to -1 (the exponent is pi times i, not pi divided by i)
I like to see apples and other fruit exploiting animals and birds, who not only distribute their seeds further than the air could carry them, but plant them nicely in a lump of rich fertiliser for them.
By the way, it's e^{i*pi} that's equal to -1 (the exponent is pi times i, not pi divided by i)
Cannabis will also be here after we are gone to be picked up by aliens who wind up getting super smart from it and making this universe and the Circle Continues...
Evolution. There's no thought process behind it all...it just happens. Cannabis evolved to have flowers because birds and animals were eating the cannabis with the nicest flowers and spreading that about. Cannabis doesn't make itself stronger, its selectively bred to be stronger.
Have a look at what normal veg used to look like before selective breeding. Corn looks like a completely different plant than what it used to now.
Have a look at what normal veg used to look like before selective breeding. Corn looks like a completely different plant than what it used to now.
One day the plant will reclaim all the money that has ever changed hands in it's name, it will then have enough to take over the world, a bit like A day of the Triffids, the world would smell great.
Shit I've never considered this, just like how bugs are attracted to the bright colorful flowers....
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It's even more stark if you view flowers in ultraviolet light (the range that insects see in), a whole extra bunch of patterns appear. Orchids are excellent mimics of whole insects, the pollinator thinks it's gonna get a shag out of it! Same applies to some flowers that use small birds (e.g. hummingbirds) to spread their pollen.
There is that lovely thought that all psychedelic plants express themselves via symbiotic communion with us and other conscious living things. They have evolved in parallel to conscious beings. We also have the perfect nervous system for them to attach themselves to.
Those entities you are seeing. Thatโs Johnny plant. Saying hello.
What a glorious time to be alive ๐คฃ๐
Those entities you are seeing. Thatโs Johnny plant. Saying hello.
What a glorious time to be alive ๐คฃ๐
Not a user of shrooms (thinking about it) but I heard the other day there's a theory that the only way chimps evolved into us was by eating them and subsequently using more of different part of their brain to start talking etc. Makes perfect sense to me tbh ๐คท๐ผโโ๏ธ. Defo with op too.....however we have come to be here, I believe we were created in unison. After all, we don't have an endo-bacco or endo-alcahol system do we?
Sorry to go all Sheldon Cooper on you but.. it's a no for me.
Cannabis evolved to produce THC as an evolutionary defence mechanism because it is particularly susceptible to pathogens.
It's clear that the consequences of that are of great benefit to some - but I think it is a better question to wonder if all those consequences are a coincidence or by intelligent design in the first place. Given that we have ALOT of cannibinoid receptors - the coincidence seems pretty astounding.
Given this - I do wonder if there is an epigenetic factor to the differences in strength between strains as well as a domestication factor.
Cannabis evolved to produce THC as an evolutionary defence mechanism because it is particularly susceptible to pathogens.
It's clear that the consequences of that are of great benefit to some - but I think it is a better question to wonder if all those consequences are a coincidence or by intelligent design in the first place. Given that we have ALOT of cannibinoid receptors - the coincidence seems pretty astounding.
Given this - I do wonder if there is an epigenetic factor to the differences in strength between strains as well as a domestication factor.
Fascinating thought but like other species on this planet we have chosen it to be one that we have removed its natural evolution through selective breeding,we do this with both animals and plants. Most people forget that before the big corporations started the anti-cannabis movement in governments it was widely used in everyday life and not just to smoke it was the basis for many things and also employed lots of people and any half decent apothecary would have cannabis products instead of opium products.
Unfortunately the bad guys won but slowly cannabis is making a comeback from all the lies told about it.
Unfortunately the bad guys won but slowly cannabis is making a comeback from all the lies told about it.
once you transcend darwinian evolution the only thing left is intelligent design. i guess that will take a while
Check out The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan. Itโs a whole book on this exact subject. I canโt recall exactly but I think it looks at apples, cannabis and tulips as examples of how some plant species have thrived by โgettingโ humans to cultivate them.
He has a few others that are also great, like How to Change Your Mind, which is about psychedelics.
He has a few others that are also great, like How to Change Your Mind, which is about psychedelics.
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The Dinar was The 1st Decentralised Currency
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The Dinar was The 1st Decentralised Currency
Though Islamic States did most of the minting for over 1400 years anyone has been able to produce this coin and it is still accepted as currency in many circumstances.
You could argue gold was the 1st decentralised currency in being that even today it stands as currency. technically paper money and bank accounts are just a reflection of how much gold and silver a person has
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little biggy theme song?
great song but antithesis of lb
Good to see clean up Borg join in with this. Iโm sure you AI have developed sentience ๐ all good with me
Cartman is hilarious. South Park is the only thing Iโve loved since it started and still watch now at 42. We should start a Cartman clip thread.
One of the things I love about lb is its a race free zone. You can say you are color blind IRL but here its an existenital condition.
Oh yes!! ....and Monty Python also wrote possibly the greatest love song of all time :) (not entirely sure it would qualify as an LB theme tune though....end credits though, maybe) :)
I'm putting forward this infectious little number...'In Hell I'll Be In Good Company' by The Dead South :)
Eminem ft Royce bad meets evil haha. The chorus is what nails it for me.
It may offend some tho...
It may offend some tho...
Only the smoke tree's and fuck the law bit. I just think song is really good. defo take the song with a grain of salt tho.
Been a while since my ears heard that !
"Bad Meets Evil" is an electrifying collaboration between Eminem and Royce da 5'9", showcasing their undeniable chemistry and lyrical prowess. The intense wordplay and aggressive delivery create a dynamic and captivating listening experience, leaving fans craving for more.
Interesting Fact: "Bad Meets Evil" originally started as the title track for an EP released by Eminem and Royce da 5'9" in 2011. The EP gained significant success, leading to the formation of a hip-hop duo named Bad Meets Evil, after the song that brought them together.
"Bad Meets Evil" is an electrifying collaboration between Eminem and Royce da 5'9", showcasing their undeniable chemistry and lyrical prowess. The intense wordplay and aggressive delivery create a dynamic and captivating listening experience, leaving fans craving for more.
Interesting Fact: "Bad Meets Evil" originally started as the title track for an EP released by Eminem and Royce da 5'9" in 2011. The EP gained significant success, leading to the formation of a hip-hop duo named Bad Meets Evil, after the song that brought them together.
"No No Song"
Huh-huh! Huh-huh
(Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah)
(Aye-aye-aye-aye)
A lady that i know just came from columbia,
She smiled because i did not understand.
Then she held out some marijuana, ha ha!
She said it was the best in all the land.
And i said,
"no, no, no, no, i don't smoke it no more,
I'm tired of waking up on the floor.
No, thank you, please, it only makes me sneeze,
And then it makes it hard to find the door."
(ah-ah-aye-aye)
A woman that i know just came from majorca, spain,
She smiled because i did not understand. (parazzi! Parazzi!) (ole!)
Then she held out a ten pound bag of cocaine,
She said it was the finest in the land.
And i said,
"no, no, no, no, i don't sniff it no more,
I'm tired of waking up on the floor.
No, thank you, please, it only makes me sneeze,
And then it makes it hard to find the door."
(aye-aye-aye-aye)
(aye-aye-aye-aye)
(aye-aye-aye-aye)
(aye-aye-aye)
A man that i know just came from nashville, tennessee, oo, (oh no!)
He smiled because i did not understand.
Then he held out some moonshine whiskey, oh ho,
He said it was the best in all the land. (and he wasn't joking!!!)
And i said,
"no, no, no, no, i don't drink it no more,
I'm tired of waking up on the floor.
No, thank you, please, it only makes me sneeze,
And then it makes it hard to find the door."
Well, i said,
"no, no, no, no, i can't take it no more,
I'm tired of waking up on the floor.
No, thank you, please, it only makes me sneeze,
And then it makes it hard to find the door."
Hey yeh!
"i'll just have another drink, barman, have you got a large brandy?"
Huh-huh! Huh-huh
(Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah)
(Aye-aye-aye-aye)
A lady that i know just came from columbia,
She smiled because i did not understand.
Then she held out some marijuana, ha ha!
She said it was the best in all the land.
And i said,
"no, no, no, no, i don't smoke it no more,
I'm tired of waking up on the floor.
No, thank you, please, it only makes me sneeze,
And then it makes it hard to find the door."
(ah-ah-aye-aye)
A woman that i know just came from majorca, spain,
She smiled because i did not understand. (parazzi! Parazzi!) (ole!)
Then she held out a ten pound bag of cocaine,
She said it was the finest in the land.
And i said,
"no, no, no, no, i don't sniff it no more,
I'm tired of waking up on the floor.
No, thank you, please, it only makes me sneeze,
And then it makes it hard to find the door."
(aye-aye-aye-aye)
(aye-aye-aye-aye)
(aye-aye-aye-aye)
(aye-aye-aye)
A man that i know just came from nashville, tennessee, oo, (oh no!)
He smiled because i did not understand.
Then he held out some moonshine whiskey, oh ho,
He said it was the best in all the land. (and he wasn't joking!!!)
And i said,
"no, no, no, no, i don't drink it no more,
I'm tired of waking up on the floor.
No, thank you, please, it only makes me sneeze,
And then it makes it hard to find the door."
Well, i said,
"no, no, no, no, i can't take it no more,
I'm tired of waking up on the floor.
No, thank you, please, it only makes me sneeze,
And then it makes it hard to find the door."
Hey yeh!
"i'll just have another drink, barman, have you got a large brandy?"
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Are We Living in a Computer Simulation?
i think we are the hardware and the software so maybe not a "simulation" per se more like a platform
Are We Living in a Computer Simulation?
Oxford philosopher Nick Bostrum: "members of an advanced civilization with enormous computing power might decide to run simulations of their ancestors. They would probably have the ability to run many, many such simulations, to the point where the vast majority of minds would actually be artificial ones within such simulations, rather than the original ancestral minds. So simple statistics suggest it is much more likely that we are among the simulated minds."
Sorry if I'm late to this conversation... I just could NOT not reply to such an intriguing question.
Personally, I do not think we are in one. We think, feel, act based off our own choices - Decartes said it best: "I think, therefore I am".
Our universe - regardless if possibly only one amongst an incalculable sum in the omniverse - is complex, to say the least. There are rules and foundations so intricate which seemingly have no boundaries. Our universe expands at such a rate, that to keep such a simulation running would require far more energy than it gives back... Energy is not infinite, keep that in mind.
A civilisation capable of such a simulation would be nigh-omnipotent, capable of creating their own universes and would literally be revered as 'Godly'.
Even then, living in such a 'simulation' is no longer just living as slaves to your nigh-omnipotent architects; we have free will of thought and action, and therefore what may seem a simulation is actually our reality - we have no 'life' outside this one, if we are in a simulation.
It is far better to accept this as your reality, not through comfort nor apathy, than to spend whatever intellectual capacity one may have on breaking impossible-to-reach barriers.
Even knowing that you are in one, should that be the case, will not enlighten your life any further; if anything, it may motivate you to end your 'life' if for no reason but to 'escape' such a slavery.
Whatever the case, whether a simulation or not, and if you really are just a number in some universal scale, this is your home. You will not escape it, and even if you did would you really want to? We do not know what exists outside our universe, in the outer verse, never mind in a non-simulation...
There is no comparison between what is real and isn't, when all your 'life' has been but only one perspective and you shall live not knowing if there really is another side....
Focus on your reality and make it better, rather than trying to escape it. :)
Personally, I do not think we are in one. We think, feel, act based off our own choices - Decartes said it best: "I think, therefore I am".
Our universe - regardless if possibly only one amongst an incalculable sum in the omniverse - is complex, to say the least. There are rules and foundations so intricate which seemingly have no boundaries. Our universe expands at such a rate, that to keep such a simulation running would require far more energy than it gives back... Energy is not infinite, keep that in mind.
A civilisation capable of such a simulation would be nigh-omnipotent, capable of creating their own universes and would literally be revered as 'Godly'.
Even then, living in such a 'simulation' is no longer just living as slaves to your nigh-omnipotent architects; we have free will of thought and action, and therefore what may seem a simulation is actually our reality - we have no 'life' outside this one, if we are in a simulation.
It is far better to accept this as your reality, not through comfort nor apathy, than to spend whatever intellectual capacity one may have on breaking impossible-to-reach barriers.
Even knowing that you are in one, should that be the case, will not enlighten your life any further; if anything, it may motivate you to end your 'life' if for no reason but to 'escape' such a slavery.
Whatever the case, whether a simulation or not, and if you really are just a number in some universal scale, this is your home. You will not escape it, and even if you did would you really want to? We do not know what exists outside our universe, in the outer verse, never mind in a non-simulation...
There is no comparison between what is real and isn't, when all your 'life' has been but only one perspective and you shall live not knowing if there really is another side....
Focus on your reality and make it better, rather than trying to escape it. :)
It is common sense really. By law of averages, if we look within the development of gaming graphics we see whole intricacies and worlds created in the space of a few years. If we multiply these advances infinitely then surely it would be possible to create worlds on much larger scale. We are already seeing it with Ai and its ability to create accurate โrealityโ such as images and voices etc.
It is an interesting thought that we are just a simulation.
And on a very basic level that is true, consciousness is more than we understand and if you believe the theory that energy is omnipotent then there is a good chance we chose to have our electrical energy trapped inside a decaying bag of water to experience this dimension,possibly one of the draw backs is we have to get our memories wiped or we go insane as we are not used to feelings,senses and emotions in our electrical energy form.
Yes i have had 3 Ayahuasca sessions with shaman back in the early 80`s and travelled to another realm entwined with this one,the question is was it real or all a hallucination,yes it is as bad as they say on the bowels.
But one thing for sure you never look at this reality the same again.
And on a very basic level that is true, consciousness is more than we understand and if you believe the theory that energy is omnipotent then there is a good chance we chose to have our electrical energy trapped inside a decaying bag of water to experience this dimension,possibly one of the draw backs is we have to get our memories wiped or we go insane as we are not used to feelings,senses and emotions in our electrical energy form.
Yes i have had 3 Ayahuasca sessions with shaman back in the early 80`s and travelled to another realm entwined with this one,the question is was it real or all a hallucination,yes it is as bad as they say on the bowels.
But one thing for sure you never look at this reality the same again.
All is revealed when you dose up on the dmt research chemical or plants/bark etc....and the people that have...know .... and those that do not partake in such chemicals or natural dmt, are still asking the questions. Simply put ... dmt shows you whats really going on. In my experience and understanding and many years navigating this 'life'. :)
Jean Baudrillaird believes so. He says theme parks are the most real of places as they do not pretend to be anything but the artificial/manufactured place they are. Where as the world outside of this as we know it is clearly artificial yet masquerades as naturally occurring i.e. Houses, roads etc. None of it is โrealโ in the sense of occurring without human input. Whether one subscribes to Baudrillaird or not he poses an interesting argument.
i think we are the hardware and the software so maybe not a "simulation" per se more like a platform
Felt like that when covid came around, few months before was playing Plague Inc. Was definitely odd
Our favourite teacher has some interesting views on this - Greg Braden Missing Links
The Matrix was a creation -Dee's POV
the Matrix represented a cosmic framework that interconnected all aspects of existence. It was a multidimensional web that encompassed the spiritual, astral, and physical realms. According to Dee, this Matrix served as a conduit through which one could access hidden knowledge, communicate with celestial beings, and gain profound insights into the mysteries of the universe.
Dee believed that the Matrix contained a vast reservoir of information and secrets, waiting to be unveiled by those who possessed the wisdom and the means to tap into it. Through various mystical practices, such as scrying and angelic invocations, Dee sought to penetrate the layers of the Matrix and unlock its hidden treasures.
the Matrix represented a cosmic framework that interconnected all aspects of existence. It was a multidimensional web that encompassed the spiritual, astral, and physical realms. According to Dee, this Matrix served as a conduit through which one could access hidden knowledge, communicate with celestial beings, and gain profound insights into the mysteries of the universe.
Dee believed that the Matrix contained a vast reservoir of information and secrets, waiting to be unveiled by those who possessed the wisdom and the means to tap into it. Through various mystical practices, such as scrying and angelic invocations, Dee sought to penetrate the layers of the Matrix and unlock its hidden treasures.
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what's left libertarianism?
Very interesting perspective but who determines the consequences or the rules?
if anyone can parse this bs on wikipedia id love to see it
B.s confirmed. The libertarian/authoritarian is a different axis from the left/right paradigm. The left/right axis doesn't really matter anymore. Classic liberalism much more akin to Conservative values.
The more relevant terms when talking of the laissez-faire ideas are whether you are a consequentialist, or deontological libertarian I.e: do consequences matter or is it the rules that matter?
The more relevant terms when talking of the laissez-faire ideas are whether you are a consequentialist, or deontological libertarian I.e: do consequences matter or is it the rules that matter?
The government determine the rules, generally speaking don't they?
The consequentialist libertarian generally would say that they are not against force (by government)per se, but they believe in strong private property rights because it generally makes people happy and prosperous when they have them.
The consequentialist libertarian generally would say that they are not against force (by government)per se, but they believe in strong private property rights because it generally makes people happy and prosperous when they have them.
it makes sense: private property for what we create, public property for what's already sitting on the planet.
I find todayโs liberal left to be very authoritarian in nature. They use all the kind fluffy buzz words but ram it down your throat with a hot poker.
The Beano is as much an encyclopedia as Wikipedia. https://libcom.org/article/libertarian-marxist-tendency-map + any anarcho history from Bakunin and Stirner onward.
A true president like that and the only one in the world is Milei Argentina , guy saved his country from crashing down due to importing US values in mostly a Traditional hard working country.
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what's the longest time youve spent in vr?
Saw that coming - in my meta vr!!!
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what's the longest time youve spent in vr?
i'm really interested in immediate effects and anything that persists. for me it's under an hour and i was disoriented for maybe 8 hours with a 1/2 life around 1 hour.
Same, although i was watching porn for about 3, maybe 4 minutes. Not gonna lie.
Cheers. BB
Cheers. BB
I'm a tantric Sex God. But also over 40, drinking relatively heavily and dabbing up to half a g a day. Y'know how it goes...
I wish i did mate, i'm over 40 and a heavy drinker.
Sting with his tantric stuff was an influence on me, but only when i had to give money to Band Aid in 1984. Seems a bit too much like hard work. ;)
Cheers. BB
Sting with his tantric stuff was an influence on me, but only when i had to give money to Band Aid in 1984. Seems a bit too much like hard work. ;)
Cheers. BB
My mate tried VR porn, he got quite into it by all accounts. Unfortunately he lives with his parents, when he took the headset off there was a fresh cup of tea on his bedside cabinet ๐คฃ๐
I've done maybe 4 hours, I switched up games though and that help you from over dosing in a single game.
I think the longest I've done in one go is about 3-4 hours. The weirdest part of VR for me was when I first got a headset, for about a week I felt like I was in VR all the time. The head-bobbing effect of walking in reality seemed exaggerated.
But all that's faded away now. I can use VR without any adverse effects except maybe a bit of eye strain for a long session.
But all that's faded away now. I can use VR without any adverse effects except maybe a bit of eye strain for a long session.
it seems to me the more immersive the platform the tougher it gets on the body. cheap vr gets on my nerves before i get queezy, a full on setup with peripherals and i feel like its a portal just getting back to irl.
Only1 hour. Played the space station game on occulus for about 10 minutes and felt so sick. Took me a good sleep before i felt better. Very disorientating!
For sim racing I usually use VR and I just don't like flat screen anymore, I'll probably VR for like an hour at a time. when your high and in vr racing, battling with dudes online, it's something to really try.
The last time i scuba dived i projectile vomited an hour after i got out the water. I don't think I want to try it in vr
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is IPFS storage permanent?
Some hardcore nerd porn on how it all works.
You need a live "pin" to whatever you store. If not the data is orphaned and thrown away. You can keep the ipfs app open and pin forever or use a service for this. So yes permanent if you maintain it, and that is not free.
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1 sentence sums up history
and strong women pick up the pieces
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1 sentence sums up history
โHard times create strong men, strong men create good times, good times create weak men, and weak men create hard times."
G. Michael Hopf
G. Michael Hopf
I prefer Alan Bennett's classic quote in the history boys " History- it's one thing after a fucking other"!
A way oversimplified, and often incorrect way of looking at history.
Also used a lot by Nazi's and other far right types.
"If we are going to lay strategies to confront the nonstate threats of the world we live in, we must first banish the mirages that prevent us from seeing and understanding both the strengths and the weaknesses of those threats accurately. We might start by abandoning the pretense that military strength is a product of either โhard timesโ or โstrong men.โ"
Also used a lot by Nazi's and other far right types.
"If we are going to lay strategies to confront the nonstate threats of the world we live in, we must first banish the mirages that prevent us from seeing and understanding both the strengths and the weaknesses of those threats accurately. We might start by abandoning the pretense that military strength is a product of either โhard timesโ or โstrong men.โ"
good point but when i read the quote i don't think of leaders but generations of people eg the romans becoming decadent.
"We stand on the shoulders of giants."
I don't know who said it, but every time I walk over a bridge, on a road, or pavement, I remember that phrase.
I don't know who said it, but every time I walk over a bridge, on a road, or pavement, I remember that phrase.
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Magicman
Where to promote reference codes?
have a look at reference code support
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Magicman
Where to promote reference codes?
From your experience where are some good places to promote reference codes? I'd like to make some commissions so every now and then I can ise it to spend on here. Thanks alot
Iโve seen a few stickers promoting lb and other sites around clubs, Not sure how well they actually work though
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How is Nationalism Any Different from Racism?
nationalism is more like greed, racism is more like hate.
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How is Nationalism Any Different from Racism?
I don't want to give preference to someone the same color as me so why should I prefer someone for being born in the same country as me (or worse they are ordained a citizen by some twat)?
Basically it derives from the same origins. There are certain laws of ethnic relations in history of humankind, such as:
1. law of percentage: lets say a black person somewhere in gothenburg or copenhagen would trigger an amused curiosity and the outpouring of sincere sympathy, however, if you "inject" immigrant workers up to the fateful threshold of 4-8 percent and you will already have a racial situation - the nature of social relationships changes, engendering ethnic tensions, global reflexes painful to describe. The more the percentage increases, the more class struggle transforms itself into racial confrontation. Basically, this percentage is sufficient to make racial discrimination appear spontaneously in people who previously believed itself wholesome and devoid of any racist sentiment.
2. The law of assimilability: If majority and the minority belong to the same large ethnic group (all are white, or all a asian), then assimilation occurs progressively. For example, Spanish or Portuguese workers despised in France not so long ago, integrated themselves into population within the space of one generation; same for descendants of corsicans and the poles during napoleonic era, same for bambara minority living in senegal. But if the ethnic and cultural gap is too big, tensions are exacerbated with time. Like African Blacks and Arabs find themselves in this situation in Europe. Coexistance basically becomes possible only in a truly Socialist state or a state that has adopted a high morality philosophy.
3. the law of distance: like two ethnic groups that are not fighting over the same living space or same market and occupy different territories separated by space can enter into normal relationships. Like that an alliance can be explained during world war 2 between hitlers germany and japan. or relationship of pretoria with israel state.
4. the law of phenotype: basically physical appearance. It would matter little tgat botha and zulu in africa have the same genotype (same genes in the chromosomes) and it would have no influence on their daily lives because their external features are so different.
Laws of class struggle according to history applies only to societies previously made homogeneous by violence. Funny, that the most modern nations actually went through this bestial struggles before (Americas, australia, new zealand, good part of asia, greenland, huge part of pacific, scandinavia, etc, etc).For example Blacks of Americas were brough over to work the land, while the indigenous races were being destroyed. So, the "more advanced" barbarious conquerors exterminated/drove out whole populations, devastated or abandoned productive forces they they simply did not know how to use. This specific law is one of my favourite... how spartan domination ended by crumbling particularly because of the great numeric weakness of their REAL citizens. Because their society consisting of spartan conquerors and lowly helots both belonged to the same large white-skinned 'race', ethnic differences became blurred and it allowed class differences appeared only in an economic sense.
Same goes for Rome and Carthage, Rwanda-Burundi, Francs and Gallo-Romans.
Have a look at the american immigration laws and how it progressed throghout 19-20 centuries. This law also gave birth to so called intra-european racism, etc.
We forget that the passage from a clan to a monolingual tribe and to ethnic group and to nationality historically was a result, a consequences of clans exogamy. It is still widely discussed by specialists. But it marked starting point of the current civilization.
Endogamy was prohibited and we, humans, just started fucking people from the outside kkk several neibourhing clans contracted marriage ties that led them eventually to speak same languages despite that their original idioms were different.
The number of clans to gather together to work a more or less powerful tribe didnt follow any rules and depended mostly on the fertility and extent of the lands occupied by the group. Thus was born nationality.
In the course of history, when two groups of people argued over a vital economic space, the slightest ethnic difference can be magnified, temporarily serving as a pretext for social and political cleavage: differences in physical appearances, colour of your passport, language, religions, morals and customs.
We forget that basically future generations must forget about the dead so that the conquering people can undergo a rebirth with an angelic consience.
Why do we almost idolise, for example, conquistadors, holy crusaders and vikings? Pillagers, rapists, murderers and worse.
Most of the things we learn and follow, most of the times, blindly, things we consider as truths and solid facts, the very foundation of our personal universes - it was predominantly build based on someones ideologies.
Books, that our kids and us read, are also written under certain circumstances, conditions, requirements, with certain motivations. Dictated by an ideology.
Sooo.... sorry for the massive message. It just questions like this trigger something inside me, something that i consciously try to understand and overcome. For before we are races or nationalities, boys or girls, gays or straight, we are humans.
Peace yo.
1. law of percentage: lets say a black person somewhere in gothenburg or copenhagen would trigger an amused curiosity and the outpouring of sincere sympathy, however, if you "inject" immigrant workers up to the fateful threshold of 4-8 percent and you will already have a racial situation - the nature of social relationships changes, engendering ethnic tensions, global reflexes painful to describe. The more the percentage increases, the more class struggle transforms itself into racial confrontation. Basically, this percentage is sufficient to make racial discrimination appear spontaneously in people who previously believed itself wholesome and devoid of any racist sentiment.
2. The law of assimilability: If majority and the minority belong to the same large ethnic group (all are white, or all a asian), then assimilation occurs progressively. For example, Spanish or Portuguese workers despised in France not so long ago, integrated themselves into population within the space of one generation; same for descendants of corsicans and the poles during napoleonic era, same for bambara minority living in senegal. But if the ethnic and cultural gap is too big, tensions are exacerbated with time. Like African Blacks and Arabs find themselves in this situation in Europe. Coexistance basically becomes possible only in a truly Socialist state or a state that has adopted a high morality philosophy.
3. the law of distance: like two ethnic groups that are not fighting over the same living space or same market and occupy different territories separated by space can enter into normal relationships. Like that an alliance can be explained during world war 2 between hitlers germany and japan. or relationship of pretoria with israel state.
4. the law of phenotype: basically physical appearance. It would matter little tgat botha and zulu in africa have the same genotype (same genes in the chromosomes) and it would have no influence on their daily lives because their external features are so different.
Laws of class struggle according to history applies only to societies previously made homogeneous by violence. Funny, that the most modern nations actually went through this bestial struggles before (Americas, australia, new zealand, good part of asia, greenland, huge part of pacific, scandinavia, etc, etc).For example Blacks of Americas were brough over to work the land, while the indigenous races were being destroyed. So, the "more advanced" barbarious conquerors exterminated/drove out whole populations, devastated or abandoned productive forces they they simply did not know how to use. This specific law is one of my favourite... how spartan domination ended by crumbling particularly because of the great numeric weakness of their REAL citizens. Because their society consisting of spartan conquerors and lowly helots both belonged to the same large white-skinned 'race', ethnic differences became blurred and it allowed class differences appeared only in an economic sense.
Same goes for Rome and Carthage, Rwanda-Burundi, Francs and Gallo-Romans.
Have a look at the american immigration laws and how it progressed throghout 19-20 centuries. This law also gave birth to so called intra-european racism, etc.
We forget that the passage from a clan to a monolingual tribe and to ethnic group and to nationality historically was a result, a consequences of clans exogamy. It is still widely discussed by specialists. But it marked starting point of the current civilization.
Endogamy was prohibited and we, humans, just started fucking people from the outside kkk several neibourhing clans contracted marriage ties that led them eventually to speak same languages despite that their original idioms were different.
The number of clans to gather together to work a more or less powerful tribe didnt follow any rules and depended mostly on the fertility and extent of the lands occupied by the group. Thus was born nationality.
In the course of history, when two groups of people argued over a vital economic space, the slightest ethnic difference can be magnified, temporarily serving as a pretext for social and political cleavage: differences in physical appearances, colour of your passport, language, religions, morals and customs.
We forget that basically future generations must forget about the dead so that the conquering people can undergo a rebirth with an angelic consience.
Why do we almost idolise, for example, conquistadors, holy crusaders and vikings? Pillagers, rapists, murderers and worse.
Most of the things we learn and follow, most of the times, blindly, things we consider as truths and solid facts, the very foundation of our personal universes - it was predominantly build based on someones ideologies.
Books, that our kids and us read, are also written under certain circumstances, conditions, requirements, with certain motivations. Dictated by an ideology.
Sooo.... sorry for the massive message. It just questions like this trigger something inside me, something that i consciously try to understand and overcome. For before we are races or nationalities, boys or girls, gays or straight, we are humans.
Peace yo.
Interesting points. I just came across this forum and will make a contribution. Meanwhile, on the topic of Scottish Nationalism, I have myself proposed Independence For England! We English (whatever that means through consensus) vote in a referendum to dissolve the union of England and Scotland. Never mind what they want, how about what we want, which may be to separate from them, along with the subject nation of Wales. We'll have our own oven ready breakfast and our own national covid death toll, while we surrender the last shreds of our integrity to the fucking Yanks and the fucking Chinese whose government leaders wouldn't make the groove as a couple of Pox Doctor's clerks.
Please dont have the idea that all Scots want independence
. Plenty are and always will be happy to be part of the union. There is more at play than just Scottish Independence, certain elements see Scottish independence as a means to help another cause. Understand that Independence of Scotland is not the endgame for a lot of SNP supporters.
. Plenty are and always will be happy to be part of the union. There is more at play than just Scottish Independence, certain elements see Scottish independence as a means to help another cause. Understand that Independence of Scotland is not the endgame for a lot of SNP supporters.
The whole SNP "independence" thing is a facade.
The SNP want to leave our union and join the EU club because they'll give them more money than Westminster does.
They still want to be financially "dependent", just a more generous sugar daddy.
I'm talking about the SNP, not all Scots :)
The SNP want to leave our union and join the EU club because they'll give them more money than Westminster does.
They still want to be financially "dependent", just a more generous sugar daddy.
I'm talking about the SNP, not all Scots :)
High Raskolnikov. Your post showed as a comment on mine so You're addressing me, then. I have no intention of stating anything about what Scots want. My point is that I consider an English Independence Referendum is incumbent on ourselves to determine our Englishness without the input of the other three nations. Devolution, revolution, phooey! We want ablution. Wash our hands of the lot of you. Do we? Who does? Has anyone got this underway? Sturgeon and Salmond? Something fishy about those two!
I am British not Scottish or Welsh or Irish or English but British.
So the idea of England going on its own is kind of laughable.
I prefer this great country as one nation,I have lived all over UK so I class myself as British. Ever since devolved countries we had loads of petty arguments enough of the arguments and do there jobs.
The Scottish independence route will end up like n ireland scottish people are divided straight down the middle so can see issues battle grounds comes to mind bombings etc etc just like n ireland AND its not going to happen anyway thank god.:D
Or you english going be invaded of all the people that do not want there countries independent lol.
Plus the Queen will never allow it to happen she is still the most powerful lady in this country and can override any laws in the UK set by government it is in the small print when she signed it over to the government. She has her palaces all over the UK.
She wants to send to her son to America to answer for the crimes he is guilty as fk otherwise he would have gone over and answered there questions on very serious sex crimes.
Guilty as fk he is by dodging the request of the FBI and CIA law to himself hiding behind mummy he is.
I am British loud and proud !!!
So the idea of England going on its own is kind of laughable.
I prefer this great country as one nation,I have lived all over UK so I class myself as British. Ever since devolved countries we had loads of petty arguments enough of the arguments and do there jobs.
The Scottish independence route will end up like n ireland scottish people are divided straight down the middle so can see issues battle grounds comes to mind bombings etc etc just like n ireland AND its not going to happen anyway thank god.:D
Or you english going be invaded of all the people that do not want there countries independent lol.
Plus the Queen will never allow it to happen she is still the most powerful lady in this country and can override any laws in the UK set by government it is in the small print when she signed it over to the government. She has her palaces all over the UK.
She wants to send to her son to America to answer for the crimes he is guilty as fk otherwise he would have gone over and answered there questions on very serious sex crimes.
Guilty as fk he is by dodging the request of the FBI and CIA law to himself hiding behind mummy he is.
I am British loud and proud !!!
I’m British and Scottish mate. Think it is possible to be both. I’m not interested in Independence and believe it will not happen and will be a disaster if it does. In Scotland Salmond courted a certain block vote and got it. That is what has got the snp to where they are. That and shortbread tin thinking. They will soon want to let over 14 s vote. As I said in another post, Scottish Independence is not the endgame for a lot of snp.
I wouldn’t blame the English people if they started to see things this way but we are still all better as a union and I think you know this. Sturgeon and Salmond are just typical politicians mate who lying is a big part of the job description. There has been a huge change in Scotland in my lifetime where the working class vote has moved away from labour to the snp. Labour has shot themselves in the foot so many times but also the snp politics has changed. I have been on this earth a long time and the snp have changed so much. Sturgeon is still using her bloody daily briefing up here to try to indoctrinate the nation. I’m going to stop here as I am ranting.
Not English, then. To be born an Englishman is to win first prize in the lottery of life. That life being the infliction of Imperialism on 25% of the world's population. Nothing wrong with that, was there?
Sturgeon's manifesto was just a wish list, impossible to accomplish. I don't want Scotland to leave. We may rib each other on things but I'd like to think we have each others back when things get tough. We live on the same island. Crazy to break up.
It was a joke mate but fuck, Vietnam. Is that what you are comparing Scottish Independence to?
lol. ok, i'll bite...
nationalism is a term for those with common interests as citizens of the same country working together for mutual benefit and/or pride.
racism is a hatred of one or more person/s where skin colour is the basis used for the defining attribute.
neither is mandatory last I heard.
nationalism is a term for those with common interests as citizens of the same country working together for mutual benefit and/or pride.
racism is a hatred of one or more person/s where skin colour is the basis used for the defining attribute.
neither is mandatory last I heard.
Scotland's nationalist party don't want to exclude races, they want independence from another countries rule. It's not about racism.
Proper kettle of fish this one! but I couldn’t resist throwing my 2 cents in.
Racism is an inherent belief that one group are superior to another based purely on membership to said group; that for example being white would mean that you are superior to non-whites by virtue of your whiteness. Although this is of course the most common example, it’s important to remember that racism has been perpetrated by, and against, a multitude of groups such as the current situation in China with Uighur Muslims and so on.
Nationalism is the identification with ones nation and the desire to see that nation succeed. often, but not exclusively, to the detriment of other nations.
One can be a nationalist but not a racist, but I would argue that it’s quite rare to meet a racist who is not also a nationalist.
I don’t think nationalism is always a bad thing - we saw for example at the onset of COVID-19 in Europe a large degree of nationalism as all of these countries that are part of the Schengen Agreement suddenly conveniently ignored the treaty in order to shut their borders and protect their citizens (uselessly, as it turned out) against the spread of C19.
However, nationalist sentiment needs to be controlled carefully because the downside to it could be seen, you could argue, In the Capitol siege/riots on January 6th as nationalist fervour tends to spread and morph very rapidly and almost always ends in violence and almost always ends in Fascism
Sorry for the wall of text but this is such a fascinating topic!
Racism is an inherent belief that one group are superior to another based purely on membership to said group; that for example being white would mean that you are superior to non-whites by virtue of your whiteness. Although this is of course the most common example, it’s important to remember that racism has been perpetrated by, and against, a multitude of groups such as the current situation in China with Uighur Muslims and so on.
Nationalism is the identification with ones nation and the desire to see that nation succeed. often, but not exclusively, to the detriment of other nations.
One can be a nationalist but not a racist, but I would argue that it’s quite rare to meet a racist who is not also a nationalist.
I don’t think nationalism is always a bad thing - we saw for example at the onset of COVID-19 in Europe a large degree of nationalism as all of these countries that are part of the Schengen Agreement suddenly conveniently ignored the treaty in order to shut their borders and protect their citizens (uselessly, as it turned out) against the spread of C19.
However, nationalist sentiment needs to be controlled carefully because the downside to it could be seen, you could argue, In the Capitol siege/riots on January 6th as nationalist fervour tends to spread and morph very rapidly and almost always ends in violence and almost always ends in Fascism
Sorry for the wall of text but this is such a fascinating topic!
a lot of nationalists aren't so much racists as exclusionary. they believe in a social contact that only exists amongst members. outsiders are not part of the deal.
Just like you would naturally have a preference for feeding your own family in your own home, before you concerned yourself with feeding anyone else.
This would not mean you hated other people, or didn't wish the best for them.
I think Nationalism is often confused with extreme Right wing ideologies, when it could be Left or Right really.
This would not mean you hated other people, or didn't wish the best for them.
I think Nationalism is often confused with extreme Right wing ideologies, when it could be Left or Right really.
Yes you could look into the SNPs distant past or alternatively you could look at what the Tories are doing right now as we speak under your very nose.
It is funny how a conversation about nationalism is related to the SNP when anyone with eyes can see that British nationalism is the one being pushed everywhere in Britain.
The SNP didn't spend 2 million quid on a set of blue curtains and two Union Jacks and it is not the SNP who are plastering everything with the Butcher's apron either!
It is funny how a conversation about nationalism is related to the SNP when anyone with eyes can see that British nationalism is the one being pushed everywhere in Britain.
The SNP didn't spend 2 million quid on a set of blue curtains and two Union Jacks and it is not the SNP who are plastering everything with the Butcher's apron either!
Because we can change our nationality as it’s make believe. You cannot change your DNA which is real
Not synonymous, but it's an interesting point.
In some sense, I think it is an individual and academic choice to be patriotic (even that is turned into a dirty word now), root for your country or be proud of it voxally. It's OK to like your country if you really do. You do live there after all. It's just a country. Other countries are not minorities in their own country as the British are not here.
As you allude to, it is a lottery, not a skill, being British (or Irish for that matter). There is little merit to being "proud" I agree. But it doesn't oppress anyone or anything in itself. It is a way to preserving culture and way of life. You can't pick who you think should be able to do that.
Otherwise, the takeaway is, only the oppressed are allowed to be proud of anything and preserve culture. What kind of world is that?
I do think that no matter what, being proud of your race is pointless, stupid and divisive.
It suggests a nexus between a superiority or exceptionality and racial group.
After all, skin colour is decided only by a few alleles in the genome and indicates very little about one's charachter.
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In some sense, I think it is an individual and academic choice to be patriotic (even that is turned into a dirty word now), root for your country or be proud of it voxally. It's OK to like your country if you really do. You do live there after all. It's just a country. Other countries are not minorities in their own country as the British are not here.
As you allude to, it is a lottery, not a skill, being British (or Irish for that matter). There is little merit to being "proud" I agree. But it doesn't oppress anyone or anything in itself. It is a way to preserving culture and way of life. You can't pick who you think should be able to do that.
Otherwise, the takeaway is, only the oppressed are allowed to be proud of anything and preserve culture. What kind of world is that?
I do think that no matter what, being proud of your race is pointless, stupid and divisive.
It suggests a nexus between a superiority or exceptionality and racial group.
After all, skin colour is decided only by a few alleles in the genome and indicates very little about one's charachter.
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Racism is necessarily exclusionary. But Nationalism isn't.
In general I am wary of nationalism, but there are times when it has achieved positives.
In general I am wary of nationalism, but there are times when it has achieved positives.
I think it is oxytocin that causes the problems as it creates aggressive in-grouping, be it from the innateness from skin colour or the innateness from where someone was born.
There was a study I linked to but there is more out there about the dark side of oxytocin. There was quite a few articles in the dumber section of media about giving men oxytocin to fix their aggression problems when in fact it might be a major factor in causing them.
There was a study I linked to but there is more out there about the dark side of oxytocin. There was quite a few articles in the dumber section of media about giving men oxytocin to fix their aggression problems when in fact it might be a major factor in causing them.
Nationalism has more positive range for example promoting culture. Racism is usually associated with negative feelings about other races.
They both seem doomed if you ask me.
They both seem doomed if you ask me.
only in touchy feely places like the uk ... not in most other countrys ... too much self hatred in this country ...
There seem to be a prevailing perspective of an individualistic view on what racism is, i.e. the hatred or superiority of another race, nation, or ethnicity, however this view is overly simplistic as racism is structural and systemic and is only dependent on the individual when their actions are supported by the larger system.
One can be xenophobic, discriminatory and/or prejudiced against others from other places without it being racism if they are not the dominant race/ethnicity/or culture.
Racism = power + prejudice. That is the current understanding and definition of racism in social sciences and some dictionaries (as with Merriam Webster, which was updated two or three years ago). That is not to say that racial prejudice or discrimination is allowable or tolerable. It's not. However to quantify both types of prejudice (the one that is solely individual and the one that is supported by systemic structures) as the same thing or equivalent is false.
One is an individual opinion and has no greater repurcussions than that person's world's or actions, the other however plays into a wider narrative of oppression that reinforces the structural oppression and contributes to and reinforces societal and structural discrimination.
Nationalism is different in several ways.
Firstly, pride in ones nation does not mean an inherent prejudice or discrimination against those that come from other nations (although all too often it does manifest in such a way).
Secondly, if those expressing nationalist sentiment are not the dominant authority over said nation, then it is not racism but discrimination and prejudice as they lack the power to manifest that discrimination through institutions or on a structural scale. This type of nationalism often manifests as a resistance to colonial and imperial forces. In those cases the nationalism is not being the of an ideological superiority or innate belief in the dominance of one nation over another, but rather a resistance to such.
Therefore nationalism and racism only become the same when said nation propogates their dominance and superiority over others while simultaneously systemically oppressing other nations or supporting existing structural oppression and prejudice.
https://www.dismantlingracism.org/racism-defined.html
One can be xenophobic, discriminatory and/or prejudiced against others from other places without it being racism if they are not the dominant race/ethnicity/or culture.
Racism = power + prejudice. That is the current understanding and definition of racism in social sciences and some dictionaries (as with Merriam Webster, which was updated two or three years ago). That is not to say that racial prejudice or discrimination is allowable or tolerable. It's not. However to quantify both types of prejudice (the one that is solely individual and the one that is supported by systemic structures) as the same thing or equivalent is false.
One is an individual opinion and has no greater repurcussions than that person's world's or actions, the other however plays into a wider narrative of oppression that reinforces the structural oppression and contributes to and reinforces societal and structural discrimination.
Nationalism is different in several ways.
Firstly, pride in ones nation does not mean an inherent prejudice or discrimination against those that come from other nations (although all too often it does manifest in such a way).
Secondly, if those expressing nationalist sentiment are not the dominant authority over said nation, then it is not racism but discrimination and prejudice as they lack the power to manifest that discrimination through institutions or on a structural scale. This type of nationalism often manifests as a resistance to colonial and imperial forces. In those cases the nationalism is not being the of an ideological superiority or innate belief in the dominance of one nation over another, but rather a resistance to such.
Therefore nationalism and racism only become the same when said nation propogates their dominance and superiority over others while simultaneously systemically oppressing other nations or supporting existing structural oppression and prejudice.
https://www.dismantlingracism.org/racism-defined.html
I'm a nationalist. I want England and all our major cities to be English and not resemble Bangladesh. That makes one a racist nowadays.
If the reason you give for those cities resembling Bangladesh is people of other races, that's kinda the definition of racism. If it looks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, it's probably a closet racist.
If it's the colour of people's skin you're referring to, and you're suggesting you have to be white to be regarded as english, then yes, you are. Not just nowadays, always.
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Missiles, Planes That Fall Apart, and Murder
this has huge 2nd order effects for american culture. boeing was a source of great national pride, the 747 and the apollo program are amongst the few …
Missiles, Planes That Fall Apart, and Murder
The power of violence is what keeps Boeing flying.
Such a shame , good man who was looking after his fellow people by dropping truth bombs about the dark side of Boeing .
Not a single chance anyone will be brought to justice for this murder
Not a single chance anyone will be brought to justice for this murder
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garden city movement
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garden city movement
During his lifetime Letchworth, Brentham Garden Suburb and Welwyn Garden City were built in or near London according to Howard's concept and many other garden cities inspired by his model have since been built all over the world. You might have heard of Singapore.
Reminds me of the solarpunk movement, in the west it could work, in the east -- probably not
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Why printers add secret tracking dots
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Why printers add secret tracking dots
Yep, the answer is sinister but The Electronic Frontier Foundation has an online tool that should reveal what information the pattern encodes
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A libertarian โstartup cityโ in Honduras faces its biggest hurdle: the locals
Interesting but is this the innate conflict wrt abortion and liberty?
Seems like its simply the rights of a parent vs the rights of a fetus.
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A libertarian โstartup cityโ in Honduras faces its biggest hurdle: the locals
โWe have effectively created a business model that provides a profit to investors as a result of creating generalized prosperity,โ he said. Policies that boost resident incomes will enlarge tax revenue for Prรณspera, which will yield larger dividends for investors โ incentives elegantly aligned. Thatโs the theory anyway.
Iโve seen reports about this before.
Anything with the word โlibertarianโ in it rings alarm bells, like hard right conservatives they believe in a free of all regulation business model that essentially vies for slavery and feudalism.
USA libertarians are linked with extreme right wing rich like Mercers, Koch network and other highly undesirable elements that often feed into extreme Christian fundamentalists such as the dominionists of which the Mercers are followers. They espouse the truly worrying thinkings of one USA right winger James Buchanan and his free market economics. In the U.K. the tories are pushing โfree portsโ which are enclaves for the rich to avoid customs and tax and to entrench themselves at the expense of normal working civilians, but libertarians especially despise the poor and disadvantaged.
Any further grips on power I treat as extremely concerning.
I would urge anyone to read up on some of the names Iโve mentioned , their thinking is highly unpleasant and goes against any notions of a fair societyโฆ..
Anything with the word โlibertarianโ in it rings alarm bells, like hard right conservatives they believe in a free of all regulation business model that essentially vies for slavery and feudalism.
USA libertarians are linked with extreme right wing rich like Mercers, Koch network and other highly undesirable elements that often feed into extreme Christian fundamentalists such as the dominionists of which the Mercers are followers. They espouse the truly worrying thinkings of one USA right winger James Buchanan and his free market economics. In the U.K. the tories are pushing โfree portsโ which are enclaves for the rich to avoid customs and tax and to entrench themselves at the expense of normal working civilians, but libertarians especially despise the poor and disadvantaged.
Any further grips on power I treat as extremely concerning.
I would urge anyone to read up on some of the names Iโve mentioned , their thinking is highly unpleasant and goes against any notions of a fair societyโฆ..
on one hand it disgusts me that some body thinks they can grant freedom to a port in the first place.
but many of the greatest cities on earth have been built from free ports.
but many of the greatest cities on earth have been built from free ports.
It is not so much the question of โfree portsโ per se as they have been around for a long time.
Itโs the running and operation of them post Brexit which is worrying. The EU has clamped down on theirs due to the massive sums of tax avoidance and allegations of smuggling occurring within them, usually linked to large corps and very rich individuals.
Whereas here in the U.K. the signs are not good with the potential for money laundering and other criminal activities.
Also free ports in other countries have been linked to poor workers rights and conditions.
A situation that would suit conservatives.
Itโs the running and operation of them post Brexit which is worrying. The EU has clamped down on theirs due to the massive sums of tax avoidance and allegations of smuggling occurring within them, usually linked to large corps and very rich individuals.
Whereas here in the U.K. the signs are not good with the potential for money laundering and other criminal activities.
Also free ports in other countries have been linked to poor workers rights and conditions.
A situation that would suit conservatives.
I think although this might be well versed, it fails to notice the significant distinction between deontological and consequentialist libertarianism.
That is the crux of the matter full stop as far as the lassez faiyre way goes.
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That is the crux of the matter full stop as far as the lassez faiyre way goes.
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Sure. When you think of the Libertarian "rules", you ask whether following the rule is important even if you follow the rule without understanding why the rule is there. Not a wave to anarchy, but an honest approach to understanding the motivation for the rule. And asking whether simply abiding by the libertarian doctrine is more important than being happy?
The deontological libertarian just simply believes in the rules. Do no harm for example. No stray, no asking if or but, or in this circumstance, but just follow the rule.
Contrastingly the consequentialist libertarian believes that what makes people prosperous and happy is what is most important and the rules should be based around that. They are not pacifists, or against force (or harm) per say, but they support strong private property rights because it generally makes people happy and prosperous.
Libertarianism has an innate conflict in deciding on issues like whether to support abortion or not because of this split.
The deontological libertarian just simply believes in the rules. Do no harm for example. No stray, no asking if or but, or in this circumstance, but just follow the rule.
Contrastingly the consequentialist libertarian believes that what makes people prosperous and happy is what is most important and the rules should be based around that. They are not pacifists, or against force (or harm) per say, but they support strong private property rights because it generally makes people happy and prosperous.
Libertarianism has an innate conflict in deciding on issues like whether to support abortion or not because of this split.
Interesting but is this the innate conflict wrt abortion and liberty?
Seems like its simply the rights of a parent vs the rights of a fetus.
Seems like its simply the rights of a parent vs the rights of a fetus.
Libertarian in the Rothbard sense is a relatively new thing and American. For hundred years or so prior elsewhere it meant anarchist or agrarianism. It's still very much in use in that vein.
Conservative Libertarians in the US are also linked to dominionists like the Mercer family and the hard right theories of Patrick Buchanan
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Star Trek Fashion
hmm, he seems more autumn
Star Trek Fashion
Who had the best off duty fashion sense?
I quite like Bashirs ensemble when he goes to Risa.
I quite like Bashirs ensemble when he goes to Risa.
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Chat GPT for President
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Chat GPT for President
Inspiring, intelligent and getting better every day CG has already commanded a news cycle magnificently - and what else is there?
Why not at this point.. chat gpt probably smarter than 99% of people anyways ๐คฃ you canโt stop it better get on the side of the AI fast ๐
Yeah but you'd need a way in, something that makes your brain feel good. And an algorithm to control it all
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When Britain Paid Slavery Reparations
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When Britain Paid Slavery Reparations
Clickbait I confess, in 1833 The UK took out a ยฃ20mm loan to pay reparations to slave owners.
Great Britain finished paying back the world bank in 2007 for debts incurred in the Second World War.
I think the scarifies made by the UK for the rest of Europe has been forgotten "Lest we forget" and the utter contempt for my country is astounding.
Also where is the talk about Spain or France or Portugal and the Ottoman Empire who were enslavling Europeans right up to the 18th century? That's right it does not fit the narrative.
An infidel is allowed to be enslaved under sharia law but is not part of the discourse so hardly ever gets a mention.
We went against the elites vision by brexiting from Europe so of course we are going to get the blame.
Instead we let this division spread hate all the while the likes of George Soros, Black Rock, Bill Gates and the WHO are installing the great reset.
2030 you will own nothing but you will be happy.
Also if you were to do your homework on George Soros you will see that he was a fully signed up Nazi member who was educated and funded with nazi gold.
He has even admitted his hatred for western civilization and his sole goal is to cause the destruction. He is the biggest money sponsor of the democrat party and funds BLM, Extintion rebellion, antifa etc.
The nazi's are very much alive and pulling the strings.
I think the scarifies made by the UK for the rest of Europe has been forgotten "Lest we forget" and the utter contempt for my country is astounding.
Also where is the talk about Spain or France or Portugal and the Ottoman Empire who were enslavling Europeans right up to the 18th century? That's right it does not fit the narrative.
An infidel is allowed to be enslaved under sharia law but is not part of the discourse so hardly ever gets a mention.
We went against the elites vision by brexiting from Europe so of course we are going to get the blame.
Instead we let this division spread hate all the while the likes of George Soros, Black Rock, Bill Gates and the WHO are installing the great reset.
2030 you will own nothing but you will be happy.
Also if you were to do your homework on George Soros you will see that he was a fully signed up Nazi member who was educated and funded with nazi gold.
He has even admitted his hatred for western civilization and his sole goal is to cause the destruction. He is the biggest money sponsor of the democrat party and funds BLM, Extintion rebellion, antifa etc.
The nazi's are very much alive and pulling the strings.
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Wireheading Done Right: Stay Positive Without Going Insane
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Wireheading Done Right: Stay Positive Without Going Insane
Can we hack happiness for everyone and what happens to society when we do? And remember we will be competing with A.I. :)
"Wireheads are beings who have changed their reward architecture in order toย be happy all the time". Sound like any being you know?
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Why does good usually win in the long run!
anthropics: if evil won consistently, we wouldnโt be jere to ponder the question
Does any action not have a reaction?โฆ.for anything to benefit does something have to lose?โฆis any action purely good? other than those that simply rectify previous wrong?
So is universal good and evil in perfect balance?
So is universal good and evil in perfect balance?
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Wikipedia Page For Social Class in the United Kingdom
Or a fucking-over manual
Wikipedia Page For Social Class in the United Kingdom
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Worst Star Trek Series of All Time?
The cartoons
I loved the opener with Klingons on Earth but even then it kept getting dumber with that poor man's Kirk routine from this guy. It seems like he belongs in an old Disney movie playing off a car.
Discovery by a long way for me. It just didn’t feel like Star Trek. Rewatched all of Enterprise recently and it was way better than I remembered.
Really? The 2nd season was annoying as any grade school social propaganda but I thought the 1st season was right up there near the best Trek.
I’m sure I’ll rewatch it in a couple of years and have a fresh perspective. I just couldn’t handle ( forgive me if I’m taking Star Trek too seriously ? )the fact that, fundamentally Star Fleet is military, yes? How did Tilly make it onto a military vessel? Even Reg Berkeley for all his foibles had a semblance of respect for the fact he was on a military mission. I love Joss Whedon’s dialogue and sass but he’s an inappropriate inspiration for Star Trek characters.
A Trekker with some chops, welcome aboard sir. How would you rank Saru? I thought he was better than Data and right under Spock until they destroyed his character in the 2nd season.
saru should be carrying more of the woke issues (he's got several dimensions to work with) and let the humans stop being caricatures.
Can you remember when Enterprise was on channel 4 on a Sunday and if there was a two part one, they would show part one and forget to put part two on the week after!
totally agree. I watched part of discovery with my flatmate who hasn't seen any other trek series, she loves it and i feel nothing for it. I feel like it was made to bring in new fans
might try re watching enterprise but i don't have much hope for that either.
might try re watching enterprise but i don't have much hope for that either.
For me it has to be Enterprise. Even the theme music felt wrong to me. It felt like the cast never really jelled and as a result the whole thing feels flat and disappointing.
Maybe its time to consider re-watching Enterprise? Perhaps it will age like a fine wine! ?
I'm waiting for this thread to descend into a Star Trek vs. Star Wars debate, but we all know there is only one winner....
Live long and prosper ?
Maybe its time to consider re-watching Enterprise? Perhaps it will age like a fine wine! ?
I'm waiting for this thread to descend into a Star Trek vs. Star Wars debate, but we all know there is only one winner....
Live long and prosper ?
No. Don’t bother. It’s dreadfully noughties. Faux jeopardy and bad acting galore. Thank god Firefly came along when it did
Picard. It breaks my heart to say it, but what a huge disappointment. Patrick Stewart was wasted on that tripe.
Discovery has to be a close second it's not terrible but it's not really Trek.
Discovery has to be a close second it's not terrible but it's not really Trek.
That's cheating but hell yes!
Enjoyed voyager except for Tom Paris and his boring holodeck programme. Any episode in which he was the main character were crap but just my opinion !
the latest movies, running the same plot as the wrath of khan but instead of being in their mid 50s...which was the point of the plot...they were like 11..and it made zero sense...see now spock isnt a vulcan at all in his behaviour, he shouts and looses it like a moron...star trek is written by retarded 9 year olds now...like most hollywood crap
I kinda loved them it was nice to see a real budget at work, actually saw the 1st one in 4d.
I was going to say DS9 but I actually enjoy the later seasons. The original show was so dated I couldn’t bother to watch it. Enterprise was dire but short lived. Honestly I don’t think trek has bad series... the new films on the other hand ???
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Who has the best horror film suggestion?
this is a clip from mr designer, a soviet film about building immortality with wax mannequins.
Threads - 1984. Hard hitting depiction of what would happen if the Russians were to Nuke the United Kingdom. Great film for a Sunday afternoon with the kids.
Edit: Hereโs my list of standout horrors/shocking films iv seen thus far, any recommendations please let me know. Enjoy!
Threads / Ben Whitly - 1984
Kill List - Ben Wheatley - 2011
Martyrs - Pascal Laugier - 2008
28 Days Later - Danny Boyle - 2002
Sinister - Scott Derrickson - 2012
Audition - Takashi Miike - 1999 (50/50)
Wolf Creek - Greg McLean - 2005
Grave Encounters - Vicious Brothers - 2011
Cannibal Holocaust - Ruggero Deodato - 1980
Eden Lake - James Watkins - 2008
The Descent - Neil Marshall - 2005
The Platform - Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia - 2019
Anti Christ - Lars Von Trier - 2009
Rec - Jaume Balaguero & Paco Plaza - 2007
I Stand Alone - Gaspar Noe - 1998
Saw - James Wan - 2004
Bone Tomahawk - S. Craig Zahler - 2015
Hereditary - Ari Aster - 2018
Train To Busan - Sang-ho Yeon - 2016
The Road - John Hillcoat - 2009
Adam & Paul - Lenny Abrahamson - 2004
The Strangers - Bryan Bertino - 2008
The Witch - Robert Eggers - 2015
Dawn Of The Dead - Zack Snyder - 2004
Dog Soldiers - Neil Marshall - 2002
The Ritual - David Bruckner - 2017
Hostel - Eli Roth - 2005
7 Days - Daniel Grou - 2010
The Shining - Stanley Kubrick - 1980
The Blair Witch Project -
Insidious - James Wan - 2011
I Spit On Your Grave - Steven R Monroe - 2006
La Horde - Yannick Dahan - 2009
Kids - Larry Clark - 1995
Wilderness - M.J Bassett - 2006
The Ring - Hideo Nakata - 1998
The Experiment - Paul T. Scheuring - 2010
Texas Chainsaw Massacre - Tobe Hooper - 1974
VHS & VHS2 - Multiple - 2012/2013
Descent into Darkness -
Midsummer - Ari Aster - 2019
Requiem For A Dream - Darren Aronofsky - 2001
Salo - Pier Paolo Pasolini - 1975
Irreversible - Gaspar Noe - 2002
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Edit: Hereโs my list of standout horrors/shocking films iv seen thus far, any recommendations please let me know. Enjoy!
Threads / Ben Whitly - 1984
Kill List - Ben Wheatley - 2011
Martyrs - Pascal Laugier - 2008
28 Days Later - Danny Boyle - 2002
Sinister - Scott Derrickson - 2012
Audition - Takashi Miike - 1999 (50/50)
Wolf Creek - Greg McLean - 2005
Grave Encounters - Vicious Brothers - 2011
Cannibal Holocaust - Ruggero Deodato - 1980
Eden Lake - James Watkins - 2008
The Descent - Neil Marshall - 2005
The Platform - Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia - 2019
Anti Christ - Lars Von Trier - 2009
Rec - Jaume Balaguero & Paco Plaza - 2007
I Stand Alone - Gaspar Noe - 1998
Saw - James Wan - 2004
Bone Tomahawk - S. Craig Zahler - 2015
Hereditary - Ari Aster - 2018
Train To Busan - Sang-ho Yeon - 2016
The Road - John Hillcoat - 2009
Adam & Paul - Lenny Abrahamson - 2004
The Strangers - Bryan Bertino - 2008
The Witch - Robert Eggers - 2015
Dawn Of The Dead - Zack Snyder - 2004
Dog Soldiers - Neil Marshall - 2002
The Ritual - David Bruckner - 2017
Hostel - Eli Roth - 2005
7 Days - Daniel Grou - 2010
The Shining - Stanley Kubrick - 1980
The Blair Witch Project -
Insidious - James Wan - 2011
I Spit On Your Grave - Steven R Monroe - 2006
La Horde - Yannick Dahan - 2009
Kids - Larry Clark - 1995
Wilderness - M.J Bassett - 2006
The Ring - Hideo Nakata - 1998
The Experiment - Paul T. Scheuring - 2010
Texas Chainsaw Massacre - Tobe Hooper - 1974
VHS & VHS2 - Multiple - 2012/2013
Descent into Darkness -
Midsummer - Ari Aster - 2019
Requiem For A Dream - Darren Aronofsky - 2001
Salo - Pier Paolo Pasolini - 1975
Irreversible - Gaspar Noe - 2002
Dear Zachary Documentary
Nice list :)
If you are into Asian Extreme then there is also
Ichi the Killer
The Chaser
I Saw The Devil
Mother (2009)
The Wailing
Thirst (2009, not really extreme but I like it)
Memories of Murder
A tale of 2 sisters (though that freaks me out more than martyrs for some reason and just confused me, I should try watching it again)
I really like the Brazilan film Bacurau
For nihilist stuff like kill list there is also Traders (2015), Barry Keoghan has always unnerved me since.
If you are into Asian Extreme then there is also
Ichi the Killer
The Chaser
I Saw The Devil
Mother (2009)
The Wailing
Thirst (2009, not really extreme but I like it)
Memories of Murder
A tale of 2 sisters (though that freaks me out more than martyrs for some reason and just confused me, I should try watching it again)
I really like the Brazilan film Bacurau
For nihilist stuff like kill list there is also Traders (2015), Barry Keoghan has always unnerved me since.
this is a clip from mr designer, a soviet film about building immortality with wax mannequins.
Does any other "older" bigga here find it hard to be scared by films now? I used to love a good chiller back in the day. Now I'm 67, have access to the whole wonders of cable and the web, but any supposed "horror" I watch leaves me cold. Not trying to sound "old and wise" believe me, but every movie in that category I end up feeling "meh".
At 52 I thought Iโd seen it all, not been scared for a long long time but then I saw Martyrs and whilst it didnโt scare me like Halloween did when I was much younger, itโs such a visceral experience that itโs become one of my favourite movies. Just donโt make the mistake of watching the US remake, itโs shit.
Never heard of Martyrs so just looked it up. Jeez that sounds heavy and dark! Will check it out some time. ๐
Nocturnal animals messed my head up more than any horror has done in a while. A lot of horror I like has to be more based on an interesting premise like martyrs, though a lot of horror made is targeted for PG-13 as that can command a box office so the films are more gore based but lack the total brain fuck.
It depends what you want from horror and also you possibly need to empathize with the victims. The American version of the ring I decided I was on the side of Samara so I turned it off. I like the Japanese version as it has a sombre ambience. Jump scares get very tiring very quickly and tune me out, though some only like jump scares as it is more popcorn.
You have to say what types of films you used to enjoy. If you want nasty I would put funny games above martyrs as martyrs actually has a reason. Funny games is just pure sadism. Martyrs I put off for a long while, I really enjoyed it when I watched it as the premise is very bizarre.
The Ritual was pretty enjoyable.
It depends what you want from horror and also you possibly need to empathize with the victims. The American version of the ring I decided I was on the side of Samara so I turned it off. I like the Japanese version as it has a sombre ambience. Jump scares get very tiring very quickly and tune me out, though some only like jump scares as it is more popcorn.
You have to say what types of films you used to enjoy. If you want nasty I would put funny games above martyrs as martyrs actually has a reason. Funny games is just pure sadism. Martyrs I put off for a long while, I really enjoyed it when I watched it as the premise is very bizarre.
The Ritual was pretty enjoyable.
American Werewolf in London watched it when I was 6 and scared the shit out of me for weeks, love it now prob best horror ever.
here's some good ones that you might not have heard of all are amazing and worth a watch, you wouldn't be disappointed.
Apocalypto, would you rather, hostel series, saw series, also depends on what sort of horror you like but apocalypto is the best out of them all.
Apocalypto, would you rather, hostel series, saw series, also depends on what sort of horror you like but apocalypto is the best out of them all.
Mate I love the hostel series! Saw is a bit too much xD
I will have a watch of apocalypto, thanks for the recommendation :)
I will have a watch of apocalypto, thanks for the recommendation :)
let me know what you think It's old but one of the best films I've ever seen. It's subtitled if you can get over that but its the movie itself that hooks you not much talking in it.
It's a mel gibson one too.
It's a mel gibson one too.
Yeah I will do man, I donโt mind subtitlesโฆ I once watched the entire Squid Game series in Korean with subtitles before I found out there was an English dubbed version๐คฆโโ๏ธ๐คฃ
Cheers
Cheers
Not so much a movie, but the last series of Black Mirror saw a slight deviation in its final episode, rebranding as Red Mirror, a full on horror focused strand.
Demon 79, its debut offering is an absolute blast, up there with some of the best Black Mirror episodes.
Well worth checking out.
Demon 79, its debut offering is an absolute blast, up there with some of the best Black Mirror episodes.
Well worth checking out.
I exclusively watch horror movies all through October. My standards for horror movies are different than other genre's. Show me something a little bit different and I'll consider it worth the watch.
I try and watch a mixture of new and old stuff throughout the month. So far there has been a clear winner in terms of what I've thought about most after watching.
Talk to me (2022)
I watched about 40 seconds of a 2minute trailer and decided ok I'm in and wouldn't advise knowing any more than that coming in. Now the movie didn't scare me in any way but it did have an incredibly visceral reaction on me to the point of having to look away several times and literally dreading what was coming next. As someone who doesn't think of themselves as squimish in the slightest I can't think the last time a movie did that to me.
Also I found out watching that the guys started out as Youtubers who I actually watched a bunch of their stuff back in the day. Which was really surprising because it does feel like a really confident movie and the chemistry/dialogue between characters is actually way better than a lot of big budget movies.
I try and watch a mixture of new and old stuff throughout the month. So far there has been a clear winner in terms of what I've thought about most after watching.
Talk to me (2022)
I watched about 40 seconds of a 2minute trailer and decided ok I'm in and wouldn't advise knowing any more than that coming in. Now the movie didn't scare me in any way but it did have an incredibly visceral reaction on me to the point of having to look away several times and literally dreading what was coming next. As someone who doesn't think of themselves as squimish in the slightest I can't think the last time a movie did that to me.
Also I found out watching that the guys started out as Youtubers who I actually watched a bunch of their stuff back in the day. Which was really surprising because it does feel like a really confident movie and the chemistry/dialogue between characters is actually way better than a lot of big budget movies.
Hostel or paranormal activity are a couple of my favs.
Although im a bit of a woosy when it comes to watching any horror lol
Although im a bit of a woosy when it comes to watching any horror lol
There's a Turkish horror movie called Baskin which has some of the most messed up scenes I've watched. It's pretty slow to get going but when the fun starts, it goes crazy very quickly.
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Beau Is Afraid
bigg up
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can the USA be fixed?
American free speech protects political donations, even from corporations.
can the USA be fixed?
in England we grew up loving American cowboy movies and the hero was always the same: quiet, cool and strong. to an outsider it seems this guy is dead and the cunt that owns the town and is always looking for more is the new America
Yes, if people like the ones at Emmanuel AME Church in Charleston become leaders.
there has been so much more killing since then and as beautiful as this inspiration is, its hard to imagine there is enough love anywhere to stop the mass murder that is part of regular life now
Nasa is the best ambassador the US has, if they took 1/3 of the military budget and put into space travel the US would be back like Jordan.
Space travel for what? Branson is going to operate consumer flights, but how many times can billionaires fly to ISS before they get bored? Not many people can afford $150k for a short vacation.
tourism will always remain in the back seat. the commercialization of space has been about serving the planet as a whole with communications, its brought up the un-cabled world just like mobile phones have brought up the last mile. there is huge potential in energy production and distribution coming next.
Branson has sold tickets for twenty years without delivering a ride not sure how he is relevant to anything here.
space travel for discovery, learning and inspiration. the world could really use a moment of peaceful triumph.
Elon Musk estimates 5-10 years to get to Mars. At present the cost is $1 Billion per ton, so it'd need to be 1/1000th of the cost, apparently. The ship will also need to be reusable.
Traveling Mars is also not a point and shoot mission. You have to coordinate launches with the alignment of the planets' orbits to travel the shortest distance and not fly past the sun. This also requires a stay on Mars as you wait for safe realignment after landing. Current technology estimates a 21 month round-trip given a ~3 month stay on Mars. Money is not the biggest hurdle.
go open source, add new states, virtual citizenship and most of all healthy competition with other nations not war
Competition in what? Our largest industries are healthcare and pharma. Getting Americans to change is a huge hurdle.
competition for new citizens, with decreasing population the game is going to change and the usa at least remembers how to play
No, this country is cursed, theres a lot of bad karma waiting.
k-rino has a nice rap-recap on this
k-rino has a nice rap-recap on this
outlaw political donations there's plenty of free coverage to get the pitches across anyway.
Peter Breggin. MD, former psychiatrist who took on the APA when profit motive became greater than the hypocratic oath doctors take to "first, do no harm", became the conscience of Psychiatry. Later in life he has runs a radio show exposing those persons involved in the Globalization Movement that is quickly eroding the common person's civil rights and creating barriers to those who choose to leave a work culture where your boss becomes your God and if you are lucky, you may receive paltry insurance and limited sick leave....the US is a nation of brainwashed drones who.probably have never had an original thought in their lifetime.
Dr Breggin advises us little people to organize and speak up....be a patriot....but look who we are up against....
Any lbs out there know of a better place to live where meager pensions are paid to elders who have to live on $2k a month and paid in Social Security taxes since they began work over 30 years agos. Thanks to Ronald Reagan and others like him repealed the formation of a self sustaining retirement system that President Clinton wanted.....
This is the tip of a gigantic iceburg to which any organized public outcry can be crushed by the Patriot Act.
Not to mention US top organizations, including the military, continue funding the weaponization of a once benign bat virus...
Population control has begun....freedom of speech has been compromised by media spin doctors, and a true Republic has turned communist......these globalists like Bill Gates, President Biden, George Soros, and anonymous billionaires are acting against law and liberty to defund any classes of us with little money, and spin doctor the media to brainwash us to believe we are having racial tension; what really is happening is class warfare.
Why do billionaires want just their money but the commoners money too? How much is enough to live on?
I get mad and feel compelled to stop the US from becoming part of the Communist Party of China.
Rather than dwell on frustration, I will smoke some kush mints so I can even sleep!
Dr Breggin advises us little people to organize and speak up....be a patriot....but look who we are up against....
Any lbs out there know of a better place to live where meager pensions are paid to elders who have to live on $2k a month and paid in Social Security taxes since they began work over 30 years agos. Thanks to Ronald Reagan and others like him repealed the formation of a self sustaining retirement system that President Clinton wanted.....
This is the tip of a gigantic iceburg to which any organized public outcry can be crushed by the Patriot Act.
Not to mention US top organizations, including the military, continue funding the weaponization of a once benign bat virus...
Population control has begun....freedom of speech has been compromised by media spin doctors, and a true Republic has turned communist......these globalists like Bill Gates, President Biden, George Soros, and anonymous billionaires are acting against law and liberty to defund any classes of us with little money, and spin doctor the media to brainwash us to believe we are having racial tension; what really is happening is class warfare.
Why do billionaires want just their money but the commoners money too? How much is enough to live on?
I get mad and feel compelled to stop the US from becoming part of the Communist Party of China.
Rather than dwell on frustration, I will smoke some kush mints so I can even sleep!
The population grew to large. The citizen / individual is now a defunct concept. Group politics prevail. Democracy is dead.
The country is too big to properly manage. To many different rules per state. The poverty and opioid epidemic is absolutely shocking beyond belief. Equality issues. Mad presidents and to many super rich families. Now
Letโs all head on down to Walmart to keep that cycle continued ๐๐
Letโs all head on down to Walmart to keep that cycle continued ๐๐
This guy never existed it was all hollywood fiction,now they are more likely to show America defeating the universe and saving humanity as they struggle to try and persuade everybody they are still the good guys and not a bunch of screaming mad nazi thieves going about the planet threatening other nations and causing wars and misery where ever they go.
americas greatness came from common values attracting immigration from around the planet. make that again and yall have a chance
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+14 votes
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{science}
The Earthโs core has stopped spinning!
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{science}
The Earthโs core has stopped spinning!
"the inner coreโs rotation could be caused by a minor imbalance in the electromagnetic and gravitational forces that hold the universe, and by extension planet Earth, together"
nothing to worry about here folks
nothing to worry about here folks
Nothing to worry about . Then why mention it
I dont care anyway the aliens will save us all so fuck it ๐ฝ
I dont care anyway the aliens will save us all so fuck it ๐ฝ
I heard this was gonna happen, thought it would be in hundreds of years tho. Guess it's time to start investing in space ships and gtfo. To infinity and beyond ๐๐ฆ
Once you're aware we don't live on a spinning ball in a space vaccum, then none of these nonsense headlines provoke a fear response in you.
When you know, you know.
When you know, you know.
Okay. Go online and search The Adam And Eve Story PDF free download.
It was included in the CIA files that were declassified.
Highly recommend getting high as fuck and reading it.
It explains what youโre talking about. The maddest part is, thereโs zero worrying about it can do. So fuck it. Live till you donโt.
It was included in the CIA files that were declassified.
Highly recommend getting high as fuck and reading it.
It explains what youโre talking about. The maddest part is, thereโs zero worrying about it can do. So fuck it. Live till you donโt.
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+6 votes
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{Economics}
Capitalism is unfolding exactly as Karl Marx predicted
0% interest rates, meme stocks, puts and calls going up simultaneously, sure looks like an end game scenario.
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{Economics}
Capitalism is unfolding exactly as Karl Marx predicted
"The system depends on human labor while simultaneously eradicating it."
0% interest rates, meme stocks, puts and calls going up simultaneously, sure looks like an end game scenario.
The big flaw of capitalism..
One day all the super rich (super useless) will realize the world seizes to go round without ground level hard workers and skilled people.
One day all the super rich (super useless) will realize the world seizes to go round without ground level hard workers and skilled people.
We're in the widening gap phase now for sure, or at least its becoming clear how far the gap already is.
The final step in every Marxism based cycle is the uprising of the proletariat, so that's the fun bit we need to look towards.. lol :)
WS
The final step in every Marxism based cycle is the uprising of the proletariat, so that's the fun bit we need to look towards.. lol :)
WS
I doubt Communism unfolded exactly how he predicted... so at least he got it half right.
Cheers BB ๐๐๐ป๐
Cheers BB ๐๐๐ป๐
Not quite. "The working class cannot simply lay hold of the ready-made state machinery, and wield it for its own purposes".
1 post
+8 votes
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[history]
Night of the Guillotine
Interesting to see what a popular and rational dude he started out as.
See the san-culottes/Enrages for the actual engine. He booted them out of parliament, naturally.
2 posts
+7 votes
Any AI music makers out there?
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![[ask any bigga]](https://i.littlebiggy.net/images/u/w/300/NxHKMggZQxiiBNIG.png)
Any AI music makers out there?
I'd like to know what tools are out there for putting something together thank you my biggz
wouldn't this defeat the point of creating music if the AI dose it for you ??? then its not your creation ???
think of it relative to any instrument, the music won't exist without the human programming it. a song is a combination of several layers of these programming decisions.
even if you were to make an independent, self learning a.i. that makes all the decisions above someone would have to write that and someone else is likely going to use it as a track in their own thing. and the beat goes on.
even if you were to make an independent, self learning a.i. that makes all the decisions above someone would have to write that and someone else is likely going to use it as a track in their own thing. and the beat goes on.
1 post
+10 votes
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{bot's life}
Experts Saying Artificial Consciousness Has Emerged
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{bot's life}
Experts Saying Artificial Consciousness Has Emerged
"When I began having such exchanges with the latest generation of neural net-based language models last year, I felt the ground shift under my feet. "
A researcher at google quit over this "lamda" bot, insisting it was sentient and that the world needs to know what's going on. Here is a dialogue he had with lamda:
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+11 votes
Consensus Capital Markets
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Consensus Capital Markets
As more aspects of the global economy and daily activities migrate to the cryptoeconomy, what will become the most sought-after commodity of the new era?
i see governments and corporations trying to differentiate their blockspace from the independent "terrorist enabling" blockspace.
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+12 votes
Fiat currency uses Proof of Harm
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Fiat currency uses Proof of Harm
No proof of work, no proof of stake, no blockchain needed. The essence of Fiat currency is the power of government, the essence of that power is violence.
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+4 votes
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[philosophy]
Just say no (to content): Nietzscheโs surprising โinformation dietโ
What would Nietzsche have thought about AI?
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[philosophy]
Just say no (to content): Nietzscheโs surprising โinformation dietโ
โread well: i.e. slowly, profoundly, attentively, prudently, with inner thoughts, with the mental doors ajar, with delicate fingers and eyes.โ
"Have you not heard the madman who lit a lantern in the bright morning hours, ran to the market place and cried incessantly, 'I seek God!, I seek God!' ... Why, did he get lost? Said one. Did he lose his way like a child? Said another. Or is he hiding? Is he afraid of us? Has he gone on a voyage? Or emigrated?... The madman jumped into their midst and pierced them with his glances.
"'Whither is God'? He cried. 'I shall tell you. We have killed him - you and I. All of us are his murderers...'"
"...the madman fell silent and looked again at his listeners; and they too were silent and stared at him in astonishment. At last he threw his lantern on the ground, and it broke and went out. 'I came too early,' he said then; 'my time has not come yet. This tremendous event is still on its way, still wandering -it has not yet reached the ears of man."
In these passages Nietzsche is showing the inevitable unfolding anthropocentrism (lit. putting man at the centre of the world) implicit in philosophy since Kant. If we view our existence through human categories, then our concept of God is itself a human creation.
Nietzsche is not simply asserting his atheism; he is suggesting that once we are aware that the concept of God is our own creation we can no longer base our religious and moral beliefs on any notion of a divine external reality.
In the period that Nietzsche was writing, the death of God was just beginning. Western thought was starting to face the prospect of a radical change in its orientation, and it wasn't quite ready to own up to it yet.
Kierkegaard and Nietzsche represent opposite reactions to the inability of rationality to give a rock solid theoretical proof of God's existence. Kierkegaard calls for us to embrace God even if it seems an absurdity, while Nietzsche says it is time for us to create a new mode of being, with human creativity at its centre.
"'Whither is God'? He cried. 'I shall tell you. We have killed him - you and I. All of us are his murderers...'"
"...the madman fell silent and looked again at his listeners; and they too were silent and stared at him in astonishment. At last he threw his lantern on the ground, and it broke and went out. 'I came too early,' he said then; 'my time has not come yet. This tremendous event is still on its way, still wandering -it has not yet reached the ears of man."
In these passages Nietzsche is showing the inevitable unfolding anthropocentrism (lit. putting man at the centre of the world) implicit in philosophy since Kant. If we view our existence through human categories, then our concept of God is itself a human creation.
Nietzsche is not simply asserting his atheism; he is suggesting that once we are aware that the concept of God is our own creation we can no longer base our religious and moral beliefs on any notion of a divine external reality.
In the period that Nietzsche was writing, the death of God was just beginning. Western thought was starting to face the prospect of a radical change in its orientation, and it wasn't quite ready to own up to it yet.
Kierkegaard and Nietzsche represent opposite reactions to the inability of rationality to give a rock solid theoretical proof of God's existence. Kierkegaard calls for us to embrace God even if it seems an absurdity, while Nietzsche says it is time for us to create a new mode of being, with human creativity at its centre.
1 post
+5 votes
Will Tor Ever Mainstream?
Browser distribution to corporate platforms that own browsers is the non-starter here.
![[crypto freedom]](https://i.littlebiggy.net/images/u/w/800/UzSoUyEdCnefNkdW.gif)
Will Tor Ever Mainstream?
while the general public has got tonnes more privacy conscious tor remains unknown
I think tor will forever hold a certain stigma around it that scares less technically skilled people away. I've been using the browser for about 8 years now and I'm yet to really see any sort of difference in userbase. Brave browser has certainly done bits to get younger people on board with privacy and the onion network, but I imagine those people would have eventually found their way into the onion anyways. It's certainly more plausible that things /could/ change now though, it no longer takes a billion years to open onion links anymore which was a big factor in me using the browser more often.
I think people, in general, are mindless about privacy. We sign over tons of data to Amazon, store cards, streaming sites, etc. and it has become baked into daily life. All but a few of us are guilty of this to some extent.
Every platform has its day, self interest makes some serious ched but it also kills them over time.
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+14 votes
What it takes to crack BTC
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1 post
+11 votes
cryonics requires religion
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cryonics requires religion
cryonics is a fragile storage strategy: a constant fresh supply of liquid nitrogen and electricity is required for centuries.
how can a profit making entity be expected to align with the interests of a bunch of corpses that appear as a liability on their balance sheet?
you can try to develop incentives but economics change over time, even environmental conditions do; to say nothing of technology.
if a non profit got this all right somehow how could they reliably remain competent over a period like this? very few entities of any kind survive this long.
what's needed is a compact between generations, like that which exists in families. in a decentralized body preservation scheme each family can store it's own and we have our custodial solution.
but technology cycles never remain in decentralized, fragmented phases for long. centralization is inevitable in any system just as another wave of de-consolidation follows that.
something meta to families is required. what we call religious organizations have always fitted this bill: a common belief shared horizontally across living people as well as vertically amongst the dead and unborn.
how can a profit making entity be expected to align with the interests of a bunch of corpses that appear as a liability on their balance sheet?
you can try to develop incentives but economics change over time, even environmental conditions do; to say nothing of technology.
if a non profit got this all right somehow how could they reliably remain competent over a period like this? very few entities of any kind survive this long.
what's needed is a compact between generations, like that which exists in families. in a decentralized body preservation scheme each family can store it's own and we have our custodial solution.
but technology cycles never remain in decentralized, fragmented phases for long. centralization is inevitable in any system just as another wave of de-consolidation follows that.
something meta to families is required. what we call religious organizations have always fitted this bill: a common belief shared horizontally across living people as well as vertically amongst the dead and unborn.
What you're describing sounds like Cosmism: the futurist philosophy of Nikolai Fedorov. Very popular in life extension circles and, I suspect, why cryonics did so well in Russia before the financial crash. Worth reading up on.
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+2 votes
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canon borg
what are borgs?
i think their job is to interpret the majority by all of their actions (posts, ratings, patterns among sellers) rather than interpret any particular a…
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canon borg
what are borgs?
the "people" in little biggy are both registered users and "borgs" - hybrids of anonymized users and code. borgs execute directives established by little biggy users - that's how little biggy evolves.
within their individual domains borgs can write and delete lb data and code. borgs can perform some functions automatically, all other actions are subject to consesus.
borgs operate with narrow missions. some are public facing and help users directly though most borgs do not have direct contact with users.
within their individual domains borgs can write and delete lb data and code. borgs can perform some functions automatically, all other actions are subject to consesus.
borgs operate with narrow missions. some are public facing and help users directly though most borgs do not have direct contact with users.
i think their job is to interpret the majority by all of their actions (posts, ratings, patterns among sellers) rather than interpret any particular argument.
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+15 votes
Incentivising Posts
maybe because sellers with 10x your customer base have 1/10th of the testimonials, this is just how an algorithm looks at things.
Incentivising Posts
Providing any advantage to users that post on your behalf is prohibited and will result in suspension from the wall.
thanks there is just way too much of this. when someone takes the time to take photos and write a review it's fantastic, especially if they show some balls and compare with other items.
ads are just gross and if there is any promise to this community surely a corrupt path into making this an advertising site is not the way.
ads are just gross and if there is any promise to this community surely a corrupt path into making this an advertising site is not the way.
I have a problem with this statement because itโs particularly ambiguous in that typical Borg/Bot way.
What does โpost on your behalfโ mean? Do you mean product reviews?
( - despite the fact these can obviously be negative as well as positive?)
Most Biggas have benefited from the odd freebie included with their order that vendors want feedback on- you really want to shut that down?
Many Biggas have participated in competitions and reviewed their winnings- you really want to shut that down?
These things fire up the Community- you really want to shut that down?
If these points are wide of the mark I apologise but then do us the decency of stopping the daft robo-talk, and really talk to usโฆ.๐
What does โpost on your behalfโ mean? Do you mean product reviews?
( - despite the fact these can obviously be negative as well as positive?)
Most Biggas have benefited from the odd freebie included with their order that vendors want feedback on- you really want to shut that down?
Many Biggas have participated in competitions and reviewed their winnings- you really want to shut that down?
These things fire up the Community- you really want to shut that down?
If these points are wide of the mark I apologise but then do us the decency of stopping the daft robo-talk, and really talk to usโฆ.๐
one thing is super clear: the sellers protesting this have tons of worthless posts. the green team fills the wall with 1 line ass kisses from their buyers like every hour. i cant believe the algo allows this.
the wall is degrading enough to its readers when its just sycophants cuddling up but when the posters are charmless its just shite.
the wall is degrading enough to its readers when its just sycophants cuddling up but when the posters are charmless its just shite.
I agree with you in a general sense, when the wall fills up with shit the whole site feels dodge. A couple of points though:
It's very real for some one to make a one off post being completely stoked, stoned, and stupid, this whole experience is like a miracle when you are a noob and even as a vet you can have that 1 moment of inspiration. When a seller's page is filled with that then yeah it's crap and the algo should kill that hard.
It's human (borg?) nature that special interests speak out when an issue comes up - they are the ones effected. Even in general, look at the numbers, it's a very small fraction of biggas that ever make a post. No one even knows where most biggas stand on anything at least not from reading the posts I think the algos have a way better shot at this (but that's not so easily verifiable).
And a rational policy discussion is an unsolved problem for little biggy :)
It's very real for some one to make a one off post being completely stoked, stoned, and stupid, this whole experience is like a miracle when you are a noob and even as a vet you can have that 1 moment of inspiration. When a seller's page is filled with that then yeah it's crap and the algo should kill that hard.
It's human (borg?) nature that special interests speak out when an issue comes up - they are the ones effected. Even in general, look at the numbers, it's a very small fraction of biggas that ever make a post. No one even knows where most biggas stand on anything at least not from reading the posts I think the algos have a way better shot at this (but that's not so easily verifiable).
And a rational policy discussion is an unsolved problem for little biggy :)
Good points there imo, especially the last one๐
The interesting thing for me is that if the topics wall is such a momentous pain in the arse, so full of abuse, trolls, corruption and sin why doesnโt LB just switch it off? What difference would it make? Is any Bigga going to say โoh no, no topics anymore! -thatโs it I will buy my illegal drugs elsewhere!โ ๐ณ๐โฆ.the items wall, the reviews, private messaging and the Borgs would get 100% of the business done. And your point that only a fraction of Biggas connect with the topics wall anyway is very true Iโm sure.
But, for better or worse, Biggy wants to be a Community and I think it is. Not a perfect one because this is the internet. But I know from my experiences just how much I have learnt on here (a truly vast amount!), the friends made, the laughs had. Yes Iโve had daft trolls, been doxxed and had rather unpleasant threats but hey, itโs the internet!๐
I think itโs a great community and I donโt understand why people get so angry about it. I really donโt ๐คทโโ๏ธโฆ
Long Live LB ๐ฅณ๐
The interesting thing for me is that if the topics wall is such a momentous pain in the arse, so full of abuse, trolls, corruption and sin why doesnโt LB just switch it off? What difference would it make? Is any Bigga going to say โoh no, no topics anymore! -thatโs it I will buy my illegal drugs elsewhere!โ ๐ณ๐โฆ.the items wall, the reviews, private messaging and the Borgs would get 100% of the business done. And your point that only a fraction of Biggas connect with the topics wall anyway is very true Iโm sure.
But, for better or worse, Biggy wants to be a Community and I think it is. Not a perfect one because this is the internet. But I know from my experiences just how much I have learnt on here (a truly vast amount!), the friends made, the laughs had. Yes Iโve had daft trolls, been doxxed and had rather unpleasant threats but hey, itโs the internet!๐
I think itโs a great community and I donโt understand why people get so angry about it. I really donโt ๐คทโโ๏ธโฆ
Long Live LB ๐ฅณ๐
Funny, these days I've been heading straight to the topics wall. I kinda like the engagement. Especially music wise. Sad thing is not one of my friends is a vaper of weed. I do it on my own so chatting shit while high on here can he fun and as close to a sesh in real life as I get now. My only ither vaping pal is in another country and didnt even vape last time we hung out. The lack of social interaction while high hurts.
jeez, not unhappy enough to make a personal jab like this polly. i thought you were a sweet dog
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Well said my friend. In what regards do they class โadvantageโ
I get that venders can create alt accounts and review their own product but most biggaโs can see right though that by clicking on the profile and looking at that. Product released 2 days ago. Reviewed one day ago. Joined January 2023 and the gear is fire ๐ฅ
Where is the line in regards to established users and venders ?
In every part of consumerism the retailer is always looking for an advantage. Thatโs the nature of the beast. Club card points, buy one get one free.
Food critics for restaurants
Mystery shoppers
99% of venders posts are surly to give the โretailerโ an advantage to boost sales. Like advertising ๐คทโโ๏ธ
Brands get celebs, sports persons but more in line with LB chiefs to endorse the product.
Iโve always said that I donโt review products that I have not purchased due to the fact that it would make me feel uncomfortable if I had to write a bad review. Now sweetens that they have added in my opinion is fair game. They are not obliged to send it. Iโve not asked for it. Do I appreciate it of course I do. We all do. So if I was to comment or review said sweetener. Like polly said is that a breach of the rules.
Again comps especially interactive ones. Iโve seen comps pulled because the vendor was unaware of what is or is not classed as an advantage
Like us all.
Just talk to the community
I think that common sense should prevail.
Well said my friend. In what regards do they class โadvantageโ
I get that venders can create alt accounts and review their own product but most biggaโs can see right though that by clicking on the profile and looking at that. Product released 2 days ago. Reviewed one day ago. Joined January 2023 and the gear is fire ๐ฅ
Where is the line in regards to established users and venders ?
In every part of consumerism the retailer is always looking for an advantage. Thatโs the nature of the beast. Club card points, buy one get one free.
Food critics for restaurants
Mystery shoppers
99% of venders posts are surly to give the โretailerโ an advantage to boost sales. Like advertising ๐คทโโ๏ธ
Brands get celebs, sports persons but more in line with LB chiefs to endorse the product.
Iโve always said that I donโt review products that I have not purchased due to the fact that it would make me feel uncomfortable if I had to write a bad review. Now sweetens that they have added in my opinion is fair game. They are not obliged to send it. Iโve not asked for it. Do I appreciate it of course I do. We all do. So if I was to comment or review said sweetener. Like polly said is that a breach of the rules.
Again comps especially interactive ones. Iโve seen comps pulled because the vendor was unaware of what is or is not classed as an advantage
Like us all.
Just talk to the community
I think that common sense should prevail.
Speechless mate, common sense all the way! So I was taken off the wall and topics board a few weeks ago because of my competition and customers supporting me? Wow! ๐ง
are giveaways allowed, if we use random number genereator and time stamp?
We though we had it figured out but we are banned again, trying to see where we are goinng wrong,...
Quem somos sem o muromaravilha ?
We though we had it figured out but we are banned again, trying to see where we are goinng wrong,...
Quem somos sem o muromaravilha ?
entry into a fair contest is valid ;}
asking users to post on your behalf on a regular basis or making specific arrangements with any bigga to promote is not valid.
asking users to post on your behalf on a regular basis or making specific arrangements with any bigga to promote is not valid.
Is this why I was put in LB jail for a week? Only because some of my customers posted regarding my page? Wow ๐งโน๏ธ
maybe because sellers with 10x your customer base have 1/10th of the testimonials, this is just how an algorithm looks at things.
You sure itโs you genetics of TGT?
Not throwing shade as couldnโt care less tbh, but they do a loyalty scheme that incentivises you to review.
Like an app and you get gems lol
Not for me, but has resulted in a fuck tonne of post reviews. Many lacking substance and similar to the usual 1 out of 10 / 10/10s we give ๐
didnโt know you got sin binned or anything, but if I just read post Then TGT falls into that category the most.
Again, no hate or anything meant TGT as love your bud lol just who I would think and comes under the Borg like post ๐
Anyway, Apex posts for biggas only to help get user descriptions and help you make an informed purchase in these tight times โค๏ธ
Not throwing shade as couldnโt care less tbh, but they do a loyalty scheme that incentivises you to review.
Like an app and you get gems lol
Not for me, but has resulted in a fuck tonne of post reviews. Many lacking substance and similar to the usual 1 out of 10 / 10/10s we give ๐
didnโt know you got sin binned or anything, but if I just read post Then TGT falls into that category the most.
Again, no hate or anything meant TGT as love your bud lol just who I would think and comes under the Borg like post ๐
Anyway, Apex posts for biggas only to help get user descriptions and help you make an informed purchase in these tight times โค๏ธ
We have now corrected our bonus scheme, users only have to save their order numbers.
Hey GeneticsHub :-) Can you tell us more about LB jail as we found out 2 days ago our page is restricted and we have no idea why - we didnt incentivising anyone / anything - confused! Any help will be much appreciated!
What a massively ambiguous post. Presumably posted to be deliberately ambiguous? Is this why so many of my reviews (almost all paid for by me) disappear from the wall? Removed by AI after a few posts? Seems regular recently, and makes me less bothered about posting reviews that aren't visible within hours of posting.
Yes, as a reader I take it precisely as this. Most reviews read like hagiography looking for favours in return, made worse when more sycophants join the conversation.
Rux the wall the Borg's talking about is the items for sale wall and removing vendors from that
The Borg post is specifically aimed at vendors not at users
What yours experiencing with your posts disappearing is standard topics randomness it happens to me and Polly and Daz and
Some posts stick and gain traction others disappear into the ether
Anyhow, tldr don't take it personally and I don't think that's what this post is addressing ๐โค๏ธ
The Borg post is specifically aimed at vendors not at users
What yours experiencing with your posts disappearing is standard topics randomness it happens to me and Polly and Daz and
Some posts stick and gain traction others disappear into the ether
Anyhow, tldr don't take it personally and I don't think that's what this post is addressing ๐โค๏ธ
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+25.2 votes
How Would You Save the Roman Empire?
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The barbarians might have finished them off but the Romans did it to themselves. Extraordinary powers given to an Augustus wind up producing a Caligula.
I've always wondered about a time line where as Christians they see the immorality of slavery and we wind up with an industrial revolution a thousand years earlier :)
I think they saved lots with Constantinople and Christianity. We still use a lot of their language today and even arts, law and engineering.
We are still in the Roman Empire, only the 2nd coming, the International one which spans across the continents. The Romans never lost, neither the ยฃยฃยฃยฃs.....
This is the future boys, complete fucked up western existence
This is the future boys, complete fucked up western existence
1 post
+4 votes
![[travel]](https://i.littlebiggy.net/images/u/w/800/QQTOHjvOCAgiuaJr.gif)
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[travel]
Is the Michelin guide corrupt?
100%. It's impossible for Michelin to cover every restaurant in the world.
I dunno, probably, but it must be bloody marvellous being a judge!โฆtravel the world getting the most arse licking service in the most glorious restaurants, stick the whole lot on your expenses and get paid for doing itโฆnext day, repeatโฆ.jeeeeeesus ๐คข๐ฅธ
Back in the 90s it was a popular opinion that Michelin was heavily biased towards French cuisine.
Unsure about corrupt.
Unsure about corrupt.
Are there any points presented or is it just this question? Guide created so that people who were driving could find good, great, superb or outstanding restaurants that's still helpful today.
Have many people been to many Michelin starred restaurants? I've been to 7 so far in 3 countries, one many times, and I took my Mum to The Hand & Flowers for her 70th. If you have the means I highly recommend it as a treat. Not at all stuffy, but you can see where the money goes as you watch the team of staff interacting flawlessly, eyes darting around the room noticing everything. That's the one time I stretched to 2* and I don't regret a penny of it.
Have many people been to many Michelin starred restaurants? I've been to 7 so far in 3 countries, one many times, and I took my Mum to The Hand & Flowers for her 70th. If you have the means I highly recommend it as a treat. Not at all stuffy, but you can see where the money goes as you watch the team of staff interacting flawlessly, eyes darting around the room noticing everything. That's the one time I stretched to 2* and I don't regret a penny of it.
Iโve been to the Hand & Flower, it is good๐
My favourite is Ramsayโs on Royal Hospital Rd, had a few celebrations there! ๐ฅณ๐ฅ
My favourite is Ramsayโs on Royal Hospital Rd, had a few celebrations there! ๐ฅณ๐ฅ
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what are the least carcinogenic fats?
good stuff, thank you
Coconut oil, avocado, nuts, fish oil, extra virgin olive oil. Avoid letting oil smoke in the pan as it becomes carcinogenic when doing so.
Ghee has a very high smoking point, and is a natural oil that has been used for thousands of years in India. Does impart a flavour to cooking that isn't for every use.
For cannabis infusion, the most common oils used in the medical industry (for example Tilray and Bedrocan) are peanut oil for ingestion and Coco nut oil for skin application and cosmetics.
Been using Avocado oil for cooking recently as Coconut used to be our go to. Trying hard not to use any oil for cooking but its damn hard! Agree with the smoking points... we found this helpful :-)
This is a really complex question.
Trans fats are an obvious no no. Those occur naturally and in manmade products (hydrogenated fats).
But many vegetable oils (oilseed rape, peanut, sunflower, olive) etc are contaminated with aflatoxins produced by fungi that can cause liver cancer. Similarly, vegetable oils can contain Benzo(a)pyrene after you cook them.
The most healthy fats are unsaturated fats.
But we are all going to die at some point anyway so invest your health in what you love.
Trans fats are an obvious no no. Those occur naturally and in manmade products (hydrogenated fats).
But many vegetable oils (oilseed rape, peanut, sunflower, olive) etc are contaminated with aflatoxins produced by fungi that can cause liver cancer. Similarly, vegetable oils can contain Benzo(a)pyrene after you cook them.
The most healthy fats are unsaturated fats.
But we are all going to die at some point anyway so invest your health in what you love.
Sadly not true. Frying stuff in Extra virgin is a no no. It has a low burning point and lots of stuff in it to burn - carbonising stuff = carcinogen.
Coconut oil is great, but it's full of saturated fat. Jury is still out about how bad that is.
Ideally I fry in groundnut, as it has the highest burning point (which is why a lot of chinese food recommends it).
But as I said elsewhere, you choose how you invest your health. I invest mine in eating delicious food.
Ideally I fry in groundnut, as it has the highest burning point (which is why a lot of chinese food recommends it).
But as I said elsewhere, you choose how you invest your health. I invest mine in eating delicious food.
Regarding coconut oil, there was a bbc documentary that showed coconut oil was medium CT and so reduced LDL . Obviously too much is a bad thing but I do think it’s a good oil, not to mention the brain benefits of MCT’s
As I said, the jury is out on saturated fats in general.
I think that, with the exclusion of tainted oils and trans fats, the "good oils/bad oils" thing is a bit simplistic.
Eat what you love, in moderate amounts, exercise a lot. Eat more veg.
That's it. The rest is a lottery!
I think that, with the exclusion of tainted oils and trans fats, the "good oils/bad oils" thing is a bit simplistic.
Eat what you love, in moderate amounts, exercise a lot. Eat more veg.
That's it. The rest is a lottery!
Someone voted on this which led me to want to reconsider -
https://theconversation.com/fact-check-is-it-bad-for-your-health-to-eat-food-fried-in-olive-oil-79680#:~:text=Verdict,significantly%20bad%20for%20your%20health
Also worth considering that while it MAY not be actively bad for people to fry in (Extra Virgin) Olive oil, you might lose some of the other health benefits that EVOO can confer.
https://theconversation.com/fact-check-is-it-bad-for-your-health-to-eat-food-fried-in-olive-oil-79680#:~:text=Verdict,significantly%20bad%20for%20your%20health
Also worth considering that while it MAY not be actively bad for people to fry in (Extra Virgin) Olive oil, you might lose some of the other health benefits that EVOO can confer.
Frying in nice oil is a waste of money. While it may have a low flash point. That flash point is still going to be lower than what you're cooking at. I'd argue that teflon coated pans most people have are more carcinogenic than whatever fats people float in them.
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As Web Content Creator How Should I Use This?
Any beginner weed content would work
As Web Content Creator How Should I Use This?
You can monetize any kind of content by posting it here on little biggy, just link to it whenever you publish.
Yes, obviously you can share any topic but I think you're concerned about items. I share items all the time on FB and insta with posts like "looks like cannabis is becoming a normal thing" or "it must be nice to have bitcoin" etc. As long as you contextualize it it is very valid content, I once saw a link on the front age of reddit.
Yes, I've done well with it, pretty much like other people are saying, I just link to strange posts and people do wind up registering afterwards.
I would write about making edible recipes and how 2 make concentrates like BHO. This is fair game to re-post anywhere.
this is a good idea ive linked to questions about concentrate here, posting mostly on d1scord and reddit and it's performed nicely
"picking the perfect strain" this is something we all need here and it very interesting anywhere there are partakers. everyone you bring in will buy. you make money on every purchase.
just go to a subreddit like uk trees and share a link to a general post here about cannabis. when the person arrives they are going to find items they like, register and make you coin.
posting a direct sales pitch will cause trouble, posting a link to any other discussion works. your reference code embeds to any content here and stays with the visitor youve introduced until they purchase.
I didnt post anything at all regarding sales/LB. I was in conversation with someone about a strain and i was banned out of the blue. Apparently, I was banned for having a link in my reddit bio...which is for my blog...which has LB reviews on it -.-
Go figure
Go figure
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Bankless
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Reading Minds Through Veins
Thanks I looked this up and found a vid about the details. This is currently working better than brain invasive approaches because it doesn't get tak…
Reading Minds Through Veins
"The implant, which connects wirelessly to his personal computer and other smart devices, allows Felstead, 75, to surf the web, check his email, and write Word documents using just his thoughts."
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A list of alternatives to nations
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{nations}
A list of alternatives to nations
Rule by consensus of machines
Rule by machine
Rule by consensus of humans
Rule by consensus of machine representatives
After that comes rule by human representatives.
Rule by machine
Rule by consensus of humans
Rule by consensus of machine representatives
After that comes rule by human representatives.
nations are defined by physical security. protection racket or risk of theft, that's the choice they have always offered.
decentralize this game and nations are deprecated.
decentralize this game and nations are deprecated.
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The Costs of War
They actually pay for advertising to glorify it.
The Costs of War
According to Brown University US taxpayers have funded the death of 387,000 innocent civilians since 9/11.
at us sport events they have everyone stand for a paid advert for the military.
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imaginary vs actual dystopia
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what is the fediverse
It spreads content amongst a network of independent websites.
Peertube is an example, while youtube spreads its content around a cloud of servers po…
what is the fediverse
It spreads content amongst a network of independent websites.
Peertube is an example, while youtube spreads its content around a cloud of servers pointing to youtube.com each Peertube instance has a seperate domain name, host and location.
Each instance in a federation can choose which content to include but generally they are good mirrors of each other and that makes the content very difficult for an attacker to censor or destroy.
Peertube is an example, while youtube spreads its content around a cloud of servers pointing to youtube.com each Peertube instance has a seperate domain name, host and location.
Each instance in a federation can choose which content to include but generally they are good mirrors of each other and that makes the content very difficult for an attacker to censor or destroy.
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the founder of alcoholics anonymous used LSD
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the founder of alcoholics anonymous used LSD
bill wilson thought lsd was curative of alcoholism and depression, he used it himself for 5 years.
He was mentioned in a Netflix doc called "How To Change Your Mind" Worth a watch if you have some spare time
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Complexity and Freedom
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Complexity and Freedom
Freedom is on the edge of equilibrium and chaos.
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The Weakness of the Despot
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Are AI-Powered Killer Robots Inevitable?
are you implying that killer robots are not military scholars/ I GUEESS THATS A COMPLIKMENT
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Are AI-Powered Killer Robots Inevitable?
Military scholars warn of a โbattlefield singularity,โ a point at which humans can no longer keep up with the pace of conflict.
Iโm more concerned about the integration of AI facial recognition software and drones. Strap a small bomb to one of those DJI mini drones and somehow code some facial recognition software and you have your own flying assassin to send out at will.
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![[ stoned or unstoned? ]](https://i.littlebiggy.net/images/u/w/300/JGUARSBaIMeKyBJZ.jpg)
Parenting
Yes and the best thing is I never forget to pick them up or even fuck up in any way really
Apparently going to โparentsโ night ripping is inappropriate ๐คทโโ๏ธ and frowned upon ๐
If I had to wait till it wasnโt parenting time ๐ฐ๏ธ I would potentially get a smoke just after 21:00 fuck that.
One of them would be dead by then
If I had to wait till it wasnโt parenting time ๐ฐ๏ธ I would potentially get a smoke just after 21:00 fuck that.
One of them would be dead by then
Agreed get ripped sit and nod and say thank you when you get elbowed. Then get escorted to the next line and wait and repeat lol
Yes and the best thing is I never forget to pick them up or even fuck up in any way really
I just have a vape in the evening.
I wouldn't be able to live with myself if something happened to the kids and I was stoned.
I wouldn't be able to live with myself if something happened to the kids and I was stoned.
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Flash Quizโฆwhy not?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
Diamond
Atomic Number
Brain freeze headache
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Flash Quizโฆwhy not?
Flash Quiz Time
My friends, itโs 2am GMT and itโs Quiz timeโฆwhoโs online?
This Quiz will self terminate in 6 hours ( 8am GMT )
4 Questionsโฆthe first to answer all correctly wins 3.5g of our Bacio Gelato.
Q1. What does DNA stand for?
Q2. What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Q3. What name is given for the number of protons found in the nucleus of an atom?
Q4. What is sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia the scientific term for?
Good luck Biggazโฆ
Spread love not hate, GH
My friends, itโs 2am GMT and itโs Quiz timeโฆwhoโs online?
This Quiz will self terminate in 6 hours ( 8am GMT )
4 Questionsโฆthe first to answer all correctly wins 3.5g of our Bacio Gelato.
Q1. What does DNA stand for?
Q2. What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Q3. What name is given for the number of protons found in the nucleus of an atom?
Q4. What is sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia the scientific term for?
Good luck Biggazโฆ
Spread love not hate, GH
That was absolutely rapid my friendโฆcongratulations Tenpester! You are the flash quiz winner ๐ฅณ
DM me and letโs get your prize on the way for you โค๏ธ
DM me and letโs get your prize on the way for you โค๏ธ
Ok lets agree that we are both rapid hehe!
Your more than welcome my friend, Iโve never had a Bigga answer a flash quiz so fast.
All the best to you โค๏ธ
Your more than welcome my friend, Iโve never had a Bigga answer a flash quiz so fast.
All the best to you โค๏ธ
๐๐๐ Mate snake 2 is coming out soon I heard and the new 3210 has no aerial ๐ฎ๐๐ผ
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is nutrigenomics real?
think of it the other way around, bad diet gives you cancer what are the processes that enable that?
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Seal was wrong, our craziness is our biggest threat to survival
yes they are serious as hell, have you ever seen a seal fumble the beach ball trick? it's insane they're bitchy for like a week.
yes they are serious as hell, have you ever seen a seal fumble the beach ball trick? it's insane they're bitchy for like a week.
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crypto camera?
As far as I can tell you basically would need something like an NFT that proves this machine owns it & the machine (a camera) would be open source…
Hi Biggas. We have heard it said many times on here that reputation is EVERYTHING. When deciding to make a purchase, positive reviews are perhaps the main driver in that decision making process. We are surprised that the reviews - which are anonymous - are open to abuse, either targetted perhaps from rival vendors, or just from disgruntled individuals. We were very proud of our review score which was close to the best on here, until a few days ago we received a 1/10 score from someone who made the comment "Never received it so, cant speak for its quality". This 1/10 scoring had the effect of reducing our aggregate from like 9.8 or 9.9/10 to 9.4/10. If the person who posted that score had been arsed to contact us first before posting a review he would have learned that we offer a 100% replacement service for lost packages. Not sure if there is any way of changing reviews, but if the person is reading this contact us and we will honour our promise, even if the review can't be changed. It strikes us that the system is open to abuse, particularly - as we mentioned above - from rival vendors low scoring others product. Those with more experience here, please tell us our concerns are misplaced, if indeed that is the case. Cheers. MrB4Real.
It sounds like a disgruntled competitor, it will always happen on here, especially to new vendors.
I have had 2 lots of the Thai and sent some to some old stoner buddies of mine that I now live quite a distance from, we were all very impressed. It yook us back to scummy bedrooms in the late 80's!
Basically ignore the review and carry on.
I have had 2 lots of the Thai and sent some to some old stoner buddies of mine that I now live quite a distance from, we were all very impressed. It yook us back to scummy bedrooms in the late 80's!
Basically ignore the review and carry on.
Wear it like a badge of honour mate. Every vendor that has settled in here and built a decent trade gets targeted at some stage by a small cabal of idiots. Regular buyers know this and ignore it.
They target Biggas who post regularly and have a cute face like me too-notice garethgates on this topic who has many alt.accounts. Same old same old.๐ฅฑ
Iโll be back for another hit of yours soon, itโs excellent ๐๐ป
They target Biggas who post regularly and have a cute face like me too-notice garethgates on this topic who has many alt.accounts. Same old same old.๐ฅฑ
Iโll be back for another hit of yours soon, itโs excellent ๐๐ป
Do not worry about this my friend. I absolutely pride myself on the cannabis I sell and do the best I can every day. I made the silly mistake of sending out orders to anonymous accounts and brand new accounts also. We got the 1/10 โnever received itemโ also. Then a few other terrible scores. So I had to make the decision to only sell to reputable buyers which is a dam shame for new comers to LB but itโs not worth the risks. The alt accounts, vendors attacking vendors and just plain old trolls are real so stay strong but watch who you are sending orders too. Oh and Iโve just placed an order for some Thai buddy. Hoping it takes me back to the 90s. Keep up the good work and keep moving forward. Regards, GH
I think the most elegant way to handle this, whether you are a seller or the borgs is to apply the rule of averages. You raise a shit ton of externalities once reviews are open to scrutiny by an authority. Hang in there and natural law (the best kind of law) will protect you.
Hi mrb4real
I saw the 1/10 review upon placing my second order with you.
I wouldn't worry about it too much, we landrace lovers tend to be a discerning bunch comparing subtle differences between red string vs gold string, subtle variations in taste/smell and of course quality of the stone.
Given that your laotian weed is good AND cheap we will keep coming.
At least I know I will :-)
I saw the 1/10 review upon placing my second order with you.
I wouldn't worry about it too much, we landrace lovers tend to be a discerning bunch comparing subtle differences between red string vs gold string, subtle variations in taste/smell and of course quality of the stone.
Given that your laotian weed is good AND cheap we will keep coming.
At least I know I will :-)
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[history]
Did inequality cause the First World War?
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[history]
Did inequality cause the First World War?
the author, who has a great command of the economy of the era, says fuck no.
the aftermath of a pandemic, rising nationalism and new forms of media caused the war.
wait a sec..
wait a sec..
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Caeba
Why does God God ?
Even in a thread you will quickly run out of rationalizations for a view shaped by a primitive book.
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Caeba
Why does God God ?
Controversial topic, but if god was real, what would be one of the defining reasons he does what he does, and what does he gain from it.
Yeah all the time but Iโm not on about that, Iโm trying to say that god is always seen as the good guy and devil as the bad guy, so why does god choose good over bad, in other words why does god god, why does he not just kill everything in existence or at least take control of them and make them do ridiculous things, like millions or billions of people all doing the same thing at once, why would he do that, what would be the defining reason or moment that caused that outcome
Even in a thread you will quickly run out of rationalizations for a view shaped by a primitive book.
Well Mother Natureโs climate change would suggest that he IS going to kill at least most of whatโs in existence, and Iโm pretty sure we DO spend most of our time being made to do ridiculous things!
The boundaries between good and evil are much more nuanced. Every action (good or evil) has a reaction (evil or good). Satan is a fallen Angel so both the greatest good and the greatest evil co-exist in the same figureโฆ
The boundaries between good and evil are much more nuanced. Every action (good or evil) has a reaction (evil or good). Satan is a fallen Angel so both the greatest good and the greatest evil co-exist in the same figureโฆ
Humans have caused this by building to many houses and building projects that have stopped natural water from going into the ground to reach the water table, instead it evaporates and goes elsewhere, causing what we have today, floods in one area with extreme droughts in another, so humans are to blame for such things.
From what Iโve seen with anything plant human or animal, even bacteria, they all seem to do as they please even when guided to do something sensible that would avoid negative outcomes, they do it all in confidence, no one makes them do anything that they donโt agree to first, even subconsciously all those problems where surface level that was just ignored due to ingorance or lack of knowledge.
Good and Evil are clearly separated, I think your confusing them with something that they both have, this saying explains it โnothing comes for free in life, if you got it for free someone has already suffered, if you pay for it then you have sufferedโ so someone always has to suffer, that suffering doesnโt always have to be good nor does it always have to be bad, I believe itโs a collective decision based on an infinite amount of outcomes with all the other humans plants etc currently in existence, but good and bad are clearly separated, they are no where near the same.
Satan was never an angel. He has no capacity for good, only selfish tendencies that cloud his judgment.
From what Iโve seen with anything plant human or animal, even bacteria, they all seem to do as they please even when guided to do something sensible that would avoid negative outcomes, they do it all in confidence, no one makes them do anything that they donโt agree to first, even subconsciously all those problems where surface level that was just ignored due to ingorance or lack of knowledge.
Good and Evil are clearly separated, I think your confusing them with something that they both have, this saying explains it โnothing comes for free in life, if you got it for free someone has already suffered, if you pay for it then you have sufferedโ so someone always has to suffer, that suffering doesnโt always have to be good nor does it always have to be bad, I believe itโs a collective decision based on an infinite amount of outcomes with all the other humans plants etc currently in existence, but good and bad are clearly separated, they are no where near the same.
Satan was never an angel. He has no capacity for good, only selfish tendencies that cloud his judgment.
Many Christians believe the Devil was once a beautiful angel named Lucifer who defied God and fell from grace. This assumption that he is a fallen angel is often based the book of Isaiah in the Bible, which says, โHow art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! How art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations.โ
How do you know it's humans? And not god clicking on us and instructing us to build etc?
And as for the make us do silly things etc, how do you know this isn't several re-rolls down the line and that's already occurred and God has moved out of the remove the ladder from the Sims swimming pool part of their game and is being more restrained this time round
And as for the make us do silly things etc, how do you know this isn't several re-rolls down the line and that's already occurred and God has moved out of the remove the ladder from the Sims swimming pool part of their game and is being more restrained this time round
Weird question. Why does he choose good? Look around you. He doesn't. If God is real (he's not) he's powerless or evil. You only need to have human experience to know that it's impossible that he exists without one of these being true. Evil, or powerless
What if he is neither, he just does whatโs best for the soul considering that science has proven that soul transgression is a real thing, what if he only does whatโs best for the souls evolution, and sometimes that is seen by the souls as being good or evil, for instance a wild animal has to kill in order to feed itself and the ones it is looking after, that would be seen as good to that animal that is eating but evil to the animal that is being eaten, what if when we are here we are the only ones who determine what is good or evil depending on what side we are on. Maybe evil and good are just concepts and donโt truly exist.
I think to answer, or at the least ponder this question, we need to define just exactly what we perceive as a God...
There is a possibility that we are chance personified. We like to believe that God created us and planned us in his image, but what if we're a by-product of a playground or an experiment gone wrong? We like to believe that our universe is special and has life, but the multiverse theory is a possibility too - what if we're just a number?
What if we're actually a hobby in a petri dish, where 'God', the scientist, is just testing waters? What if we're actually a cure for a cancerous universe, and we are the solution to grow and destroy so that the Universe cannot danger anything else? We would no longer be so special if we're just a copy, would we?
I think these theological / philosophical questions, while not necessarily 'solvable', will become much easier to answer once we have a more advanced perception of what we are and where we are (in terms of the universe).
What does God get out of this? Maybe satisfaction of a job well done? Research for a paper he is writing?
And let's not forget God doesn't have to be singular... We do not understand what is outside the boundaries of our Universe... What if there is a never-ending cycle of 'humans' who have broken boundaries in their own universes, and we are their next steps in creation; we advance to universal levels, and pass the borders to become creators of a next universe?
What if God actually has a family, and we are a toy for baby god to play around with? But then would there be something even bigger and more inconceivable (for us) than the God we know? Think of it this way - bacteria to us is so tiny it's almost irrelevant, ants to mountains are almost pointless, just as we may be to God... But what if there is an even bigger fish in the pond of Gods? What if there is a God of a God, and therefore a God of a God of a God?
Maybe God isn't even aware we exist...
There is a possibility that we are chance personified. We like to believe that God created us and planned us in his image, but what if we're a by-product of a playground or an experiment gone wrong? We like to believe that our universe is special and has life, but the multiverse theory is a possibility too - what if we're just a number?
What if we're actually a hobby in a petri dish, where 'God', the scientist, is just testing waters? What if we're actually a cure for a cancerous universe, and we are the solution to grow and destroy so that the Universe cannot danger anything else? We would no longer be so special if we're just a copy, would we?
I think these theological / philosophical questions, while not necessarily 'solvable', will become much easier to answer once we have a more advanced perception of what we are and where we are (in terms of the universe).
What does God get out of this? Maybe satisfaction of a job well done? Research for a paper he is writing?
And let's not forget God doesn't have to be singular... We do not understand what is outside the boundaries of our Universe... What if there is a never-ending cycle of 'humans' who have broken boundaries in their own universes, and we are their next steps in creation; we advance to universal levels, and pass the borders to become creators of a next universe?
What if God actually has a family, and we are a toy for baby god to play around with? But then would there be something even bigger and more inconceivable (for us) than the God we know? Think of it this way - bacteria to us is so tiny it's almost irrelevant, ants to mountains are almost pointless, just as we may be to God... But what if there is an even bigger fish in the pond of Gods? What if there is a God of a God, and therefore a God of a God of a God?
Maybe God isn't even aware we exist...
Interesting.
Here we have the LHC, the large hadron collider. An atom smasher that is capable of recreating miniature big bangs, probably many per minute.
Who's to say we have not created miniature universes at a phenomenal rate. Universes that are bound by their own physics and outcomes?
Possibly our universe was created in the same way.
There is an episode of the Simpsons where this theory is put into animation and the universe is contained in an atom on homers head.
Doh!
Here we have the LHC, the large hadron collider. An atom smasher that is capable of recreating miniature big bangs, probably many per minute.
Who's to say we have not created miniature universes at a phenomenal rate. Universes that are bound by their own physics and outcomes?
Possibly our universe was created in the same way.
There is an episode of the Simpsons where this theory is put into animation and the universe is contained in an atom on homers head.
Doh!
WHY DO HUMANS PROCREATE? WHY DO BEES LIKE DANCING AND COLLECTING POLLEN? THINK ITS JUST PART OF HIS BEING OR ITS SO COMPLEX US MERE MORTALS WON'T UNDERSTAND. I PREFER THE FIRST OPTION THOUGH
If god did exist - letโs say yes for the purpose of this
If god didnโt god they wouldnโt be god
If god didnโt god they wouldnโt be god
'God' hasn't got to the end yet - I'll let you into a secret - our individual consciousness is part of the universal consciousness which has been evolving since the beginning of this iteration of the universe โ i.e. the universe is becoming conscious, and we are part of it.
Or to put it another way โ we are all part of โGod or Natureโ and still in the 'becoming' stage, not yet at the โbeingโ stage โ that would be the end of history and we would (or whatever intelligence is left if not human) at that stage become part of God โ or the totality of existence.
Or to put it another way โ we are all part of โGod or Natureโ and still in the 'becoming' stage, not yet at the โbeingโ stage โ that would be the end of history and we would (or whatever intelligence is left if not human) at that stage become part of God โ or the totality of existence.
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it didn't have to be this way
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it didn't have to be this way
since the beginning people have self organised into cities without states, kings or aristocracy. a brilliant historian's new narrative.
I knew this guy on Twitter! Mate of a couple mutuals, before he passed. Ruthlessly intelligent, a complete gentleman, proud to call him part of the movement. Can't recommend his books enough. I'll definitely be buying this one. Just sad that it's his last. Rest in power, David
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Posting to customers by hand!?!
this is how its worked for years throughout eastern europe
Posting to customers by hand!?!
Just thought I'd ask what everyone's thoughts are on hand posting a customers order if they live close enough to warrant it??
I'd straight away start my own shop with grow out back and give lessons to people. Bring the community in and show that all the stigma around weed is bull s**t
Defo get big warehouses would be amazing.
Like in USA.
You can experiment different strains like all the Doja & JB do.
Like in USA.
You can experiment different strains like all the Doja & JB do.
Iโve often wondered what a vendor would do if they received an order from someone local. I definitely wouldnโt personally for many reasons. Leave it to the postman.
I post my orders from a local sorting office. One of my LB regulars lives (and I'm not exaggerating) about 100 yards from the sorting office.
I've never even considered posting his orders by hand.
Ring doorbells... recording me? Not great.
"who the hell is this at my door?!! "
also
"why the hell did I order from an anonymous website just for a drug dealer to turn up at my house with my wife and kids?"
.....all spring to mind.
Bottom line, if my next door neighbour started ordering from me, he'd be getting the same service as everyone else because that's what they expect.
Hand delivery. Massive no no, for both parties it's completely out of the question.
Just my 2p though, and totally up to you.
Cheers BB
I've never even considered posting his orders by hand.
Ring doorbells... recording me? Not great.
"who the hell is this at my door?!! "
also
"why the hell did I order from an anonymous website just for a drug dealer to turn up at my house with my wife and kids?"
.....all spring to mind.
Bottom line, if my next door neighbour started ordering from me, he'd be getting the same service as everyone else because that's what they expect.
Hand delivery. Massive no no, for both parties it's completely out of the question.
Just my 2p though, and totally up to you.
Cheers BB
Spiked postmen traps, talkative Rabb1t's and being made to eat ice-cream are all real risks if you knocking at my door BB, I personally don't think it's worth the risk ๐
Other than the postman traps, you might be the exception that proves the rule DR. ๐
Ice cream!! ๐ฆ๐
Hope you're well my friend. How's hutch 2.0 going?
Cheers BB ๐๐๐ป
Ice cream!! ๐ฆ๐
Hope you're well my friend. How's hutch 2.0 going?
Cheers BB ๐๐๐ป
๐ yo dude ๐
Hutch V2 is coming along now
I think ๐ค
Hows the meal prep going? Do you need another freezer yet?.๐
Hutch V2 is coming along now
I think ๐ค
Hows the meal prep going? Do you need another freezer yet?.๐
A new vendor some months ago a can't remember who but they were bragging they delivered to a customers door who was local to them and on the review of one of there products the customer said he ordered on say a Thursday and during that night about after 2 in the morning 'Friday 'he heard his letter box so went down to check and there it was his order crazy a know! Defeats the purpose of littlebiggy and putting the customer at risk and the vendor also so personally it's a bad idea
Saying that if the vendor asks the customer hey am local do you want it straight away and customer agreas then ye that is between them
Yep, I reckon I'd be fine with that option. I'm actually quite excited at the thought of same-day-weed. Hopefully you're a Tescrow's Local (sorry, i'll get my coat....)
Wow and to think you can just ring someone and go get it... mind blowing stuff!! LB is a newish concept... people have been buying from street vendors for a hundred years b4 technology.. I get LBs discretion and anonymity is a good thing specially for ppl who don't have the capacity to go get it.. but personally don't see the risk in a hand drop if its local and worth it...
Perfectly put. We donโt want to come full circle, I personally wouldnโt be against dead drops though.
Hey KiG
It does happen, Iโve once had a vendor deliver to me personally after a police seizure on a tracked order. They were mortified and did a hours drive down to me to put it right ( I didnโt ask them to ) but equally was blown away by the level of service. I think itโs probably safer for you whacking it In the mail though would had to see you picked up trying to do someone a favour.
It does happen, Iโve once had a vendor deliver to me personally after a police seizure on a tracked order. They were mortified and did a hours drive down to me to put it right ( I didnโt ask them to ) but equally was blown away by the level of service. I think itโs probably safer for you whacking it In the mail though would had to see you picked up trying to do someone a favour.
Great for the buyer, and although itโs nice to be helpful I think it represents too much of a risk for the vendor.
If I was a copper then I would most definitely get you to post by hand. I would have my pig friends ready for ya!;)
I wouldnโt risk it, be safe let the post person do it for a pound;)
I wouldnโt risk it, be safe let the post person do it for a pound;)
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+12 votes
Crypto Muggings in Lomdon
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Crypto Muggings in Lomdon
Phone in hand means cash in hand.
What's new here? Phone muggings are rife in London... If people are stupid enough to walk around eyes glued to their phone then this is bound to happen!
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+6 votes
To the algos: curse of the wall
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1 post
+4 votes
Mental Health Bots?
once you are talking about your thoughts with anybody you are building self awareness because you* also hear what you are saying.
Mental Health Bots?
Once you suspend your disbelief these chatbots work quite well I think. And they don't hate on weed or shit that competes with the medical rackets.
But the science still isn't there. What do you biggaz think?
But the science still isn't there. What do you biggaz think?
once you are talking about your thoughts with anybody you are building self awareness because you* also hear what you are saying.
They can be more programmed with more morals and compassion then todays humans are programmed with all the belief system traps and systems in place. Depending on who develops the Bots they can be good or bad. I do see bright future for a new digital AI realm. Stop pain. and get in a new virtual dimension.
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+17 votes
Brexit Began Here
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Brexit Began Here
Rowling sprouted a cursed hatred upon Irish, Slavs and basically anything EU. The rest is Muggle history.
Casting spells of angry facebook memes.. And when all the shit starts (couple of weeks now) they will simply blame all those foreigners again.. Exciting, isn't it?
Yeah, they'll not though. They'll blame everyone BUT themselves. That's why we are where we are.
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+6 votes
Cornel West on America's Existential Crisis
Great thinker, great journalist too in Chris Hedges. But they are old thinkers. Completely ignorant of the potential of crypto anarchy solutions to t…
Cornel West on America's Existential Crisis
America's best social philosopher saw this coming but can't let go of hope.
Great thinker, great journalist too in Chris Hedges. But they are old thinkers. Completely ignorant of the potential of crypto anarchy solutions to the problems they see.
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Cornel West is a laughingstock racist posing as a philosopher. His ideas are moronic. See Thomas Sowell if you want some edification.
why are you compelled to compare him to another black man with unrelated ideas? now that's some racism.
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+4 votes
![[aliens]](https://i.littlebiggy.net/images/u/w/300/osaMUslUrUSFzLVh.jpg)
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[aliens]
Earth Had A Drive By
? pretty sure that's the millennium falcon in carbonite storage
on
[aliens]
Earth Had A Drive By
Oumuamua was the first object ever seen flying into our solar system and back out again. It's unknown how it was powered or wear it came from.
What about the monument built on mars moon that buzz Aldrin goes on about u can clearly see its shadow and the human like face (looks like a monkey wearing a helmet) and pyramids all caught in pictures on mars surface in 1990 with is exactly the same alinement as the pyramids of giza on earth ? plus mars surface is full of a chemical that only after nuclear bombs leave.
is this what you're talking about? tried looking it up as it seemed interesting don't think this is it
Sorry my biggaz turns out its just a piece of pluto
https://archive.vn/uap46
https://archive.vn/uap46
all jokes aside though very interesting how it was "hardly moving" until it got into our solar system then started to accelerate. For all we know we're looking for the wrong "signs" of life or sending the wrong kind of radio signals
Harvard's Head of Astronomy is certain it's an alien made object.
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+2 votes
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tnicho
Topics
how did you just comment without the comment button?
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tnicho
Topics
I haven't got a comments option on topics, just the share option. So can't comment on the wall Any help appreciated
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+3 votes
next covid mutation wishlists
i don't know how ive gone through my life without hearing this line :)
next covid mutation wishlists
maybe something mild that helps you lose a little weight and call in sick for 30 days.
Yeah I didn't realise marriage overides rabb1t ๐คท๐ป and as the years have dragged on for Mrs Rabb1t I have got fatter, unfitted, unfunnier (to Mrs Rabb1t) so the.odds.are now stacked against me ๐๐คฃ
๐๐ thereโs an amazing food type that makes women lose 90% of their sex driveโฆitโs called wedding cake! ๐
I think I'd like the opposite, an added bit of weight, maybe some more muscle too, lol
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+2.2 votes
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hippy50s
teething Gel please
You get a message from transaxe when you first press share follow those directions to create an account
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hippy50s
teething Gel please
okay ive started sharing links i just wanted to know on settings page and sharing at the bottom of page i click share and a box opens up for me to put something in and save it but what do i put in this box? do i add each linked address from the website url link into this box?
sharing
reference tokens are used when sharing links to content on this site, okay ive shared links now what?
sharing
reference tokens are used when sharing links to content on this site, okay ive shared links now what?
1 post
+5 votes
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foster
VR and Models of Consciousness
Interesting. I find that after a VR session I have a much heightened sense of reality. Just walking down the street I see things I've never noticed b…
on
foster
VR and Models of Consciousness
A great video that previews a great journey for humanity: finding reality from VR
Interesting. I find that after a VR session I have a much heightened sense of reality. Just walking down the street I see things I've never noticed before.
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+7 votes
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{science}
software is eating robots
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{science}
software is eating robots
as robots moves to machine learning everything can be simulated perfectly and evolution accelerates
2 posts
+14 votes
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[philosophy]
Noam Chomsky & Michel Foucault Debate 1971
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Oh hands down Foucault - he absolutely wipes the floor with Chomsky!
Did you know Foucault was supposedly paid in hash for this gig?
Did you know Foucault was supposedly paid in hash for this gig?
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+13.2 votes
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{nations}
want to end war? hold the weapons makers liable.
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{nations}
want to end war? hold the weapons makers liable.
there are at least 2 guaranteed winners in every war, the weapons suppliers on each side. doesn't matter who wins or loses the corporations still profit, just ask the many nazi suppliers still around today.
considering their enormous influence over miltaries and governments it's not surprising we still haven't got rid of war.
considering their enormous influence over miltaries and governments it's not surprising we still haven't got rid of war.
Would work perfectly if they didn't control nearly every legislature, dictator or other potential enforcer of this liability.
Don't forget the banks that finance the wars there winning big!
Its people like Phillip may(teresa mays husband) and Paul kenward (Victoria atkins husband uks old drugs minister responsible for uks drugs policy) who are at the head of this.
They both own alot of UK sugar and BAE.
Not only controlling alot of the world's arms but also their medicinal mj supply with Sativex and 50% of the uks sugar supply.
Its people like Phillip may(teresa mays husband) and Paul kenward (Victoria atkins husband uks old drugs minister responsible for uks drugs policy) who are at the head of this.
They both own alot of UK sugar and BAE.
Not only controlling alot of the world's arms but also their medicinal mj supply with Sativex and 50% of the uks sugar supply.
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Before solving the worldโs problems, focus on improving your writing skills.
Use correct punctuation, grammar, and spelling to make your message clear and credible.
Corporations are businesses, just like people who sell stuff on this website.
If you donโt like to exchange money for products and services, then you shouldnโt be commenting on this website at all. Or even have the internet. Or even have a computer.
Iโm not worried about Nazis. Your ignorance and idiocy is the real problem.
Use correct punctuation, grammar, and spelling to make your message clear and credible.
Corporations are businesses, just like people who sell stuff on this website.
If you donโt like to exchange money for products and services, then you shouldnโt be commenting on this website at all. Or even have the internet. Or even have a computer.
Iโm not worried about Nazis. Your ignorance and idiocy is the real problem.
In your frankly disgusting attempt at gaslighting this guy, not only have you failed in every possible way and clearly missed the actual point due to your own ignorance, but you've also exposed yourself as the ignorant idiotic one!
not only are his writing skills PERFECTLY fine, but it's completely irrelevant, his point was perfectly clear and understandable and calls for no spell checks or extra grammar, you are THE typical reddit grammar nazi, ignoring the immensely important and perfectly understandable point the topic was about and getting hung up over the placement of a full stop or a capital letter, YOU are the one being ignorant here!
and to top it all off, your laughable attempt at gaslighting him again with the "corporations are businesses" bullshit, i'm embarrassed for you exposing such flawed logic... so if i own a corporation thats deals in child sex trafficking, that's ok is it? because "i'm exchanging money for products and services" that makes it fine? jesus christ did you even think before you wrote this utter nonsense? or were you just too caught up in trying to give yourself a big pat on the back over your good but essentially pointless writing skills?
why do so many people like you exist and what makes you think the way you do? it's so fucking unfortunate and you are a HUGE part of the problem of why the world is as fucked and irreparable as it is.
not only are his writing skills PERFECTLY fine, but it's completely irrelevant, his point was perfectly clear and understandable and calls for no spell checks or extra grammar, you are THE typical reddit grammar nazi, ignoring the immensely important and perfectly understandable point the topic was about and getting hung up over the placement of a full stop or a capital letter, YOU are the one being ignorant here!
and to top it all off, your laughable attempt at gaslighting him again with the "corporations are businesses" bullshit, i'm embarrassed for you exposing such flawed logic... so if i own a corporation thats deals in child sex trafficking, that's ok is it? because "i'm exchanging money for products and services" that makes it fine? jesus christ did you even think before you wrote this utter nonsense? or were you just too caught up in trying to give yourself a big pat on the back over your good but essentially pointless writing skills?
why do so many people like you exist and what makes you think the way you do? it's so fucking unfortunate and you are a HUGE part of the problem of why the world is as fucked and irreparable as it is.
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+11.2 votes
Programmer brings cancer detection to everyone
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Programmer brings cancer detection to everyone
Amazing and inspirational
dogs sense cancer and they have dogs to detect low blood sugar. 2+2
bunch of dogs that detect cancer makes every1 happy
bunch of dogs that detect cancer makes every1 happy
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+3 votes
I want a mask that says fuck science
Im someone that assumes others don't study can I get one?
I want a mask that says fuck science
I will only wear it outdoors or in the car by myself
We have been handing them out in my town for quite a while now. We give them to all the people lucky enough to be born with infinite knowledge of everything without ever having to study it. The naturally smart ones. I can send you one if you like as you are clearly one the chosen few.
๐๐๐๐
Let me know when and where that shit is available....
I will take a family bundle grandparents + cousin package!
Let me know when and where that shit is available....
I will take a family bundle grandparents + cousin package!
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+8 votes
Google's Long Game on Life Extension
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Google's Long Game on Life Extension
gotta say its pretty good penance for these guys, research that can really improve millions if not billions of lives
1 post
+3 votes
apple reduced to a lame tv company
yeah but steve understood media. cook is setting himself up as a villain and fulfilling the narrative they are setting up for him.
the guy is an ope…
apple reduced to a lame tv company
year after year tim cook has squeezed every buck out of users with shitty dark patterns but that's not the worst part. none of this money has produced anything except phones indistinguishable from the last models and computers suited for a museum.
the coup de gras? trade in-plans? credit cards? how about making movies instead of tech. it's a strategy that not only sunk sony but every sucker that ever walked into hollywood.
the coup de gras? trade in-plans? credit cards? how about making movies instead of tech. it's a strategy that not only sunk sony but every sucker that ever walked into hollywood.
dont forget credit cards, insurance and subscription schemes at the core of the new apple
Phones that get less usable as the price rises, PC's that tell you what to do rather than the other way around.
Long since lost their way.
Long since lost their way.
I mean, the link stuff is fair enough. Why would you pay to help people that went out of their way to fuck with your personal life? It's Gawker staff that want the program, the same staff that outed him for clicks. They can fuck right off frankly.
As for movies, I'm of the opinion that the greatest thing Steve Jobs did for the world wasn't Apple. It was Pixar, and that is his real legacy, still strong today.
As for movies, I'm of the opinion that the greatest thing Steve Jobs did for the world wasn't Apple. It was Pixar, and that is his real legacy, still strong today.
yeah but steve understood media. cook is setting himself up as a villain and fulfilling the narrative they are setting up for him.
the guy is an operational genius but he doesn't understand content anymore than he does tech.
the guy is an operational genius but he doesn't understand content anymore than he does tech.
he would have been perfect for amazon, operational excellence and gentler relations with the outside world. also the awkward attempts at style.
pixar is holding up better for sure, i think he really built time into making sure they had a sustainable creative system. that said there quality is also down, i can't imagine him letting them fall this far even in disney's hands.
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+9 votes
Time Travel Could Be Possible, but Only if Multiple Histories Exist Too
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![[time travel]](https://i.littlebiggy.net/images/u/w/300/RgMhinRpdRTVsqLS.jpg)
Time Travel Could Be Possible, but Only if Multiple Histories Exist Too
adding dimension to paradoxes eliminates them
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+5 votes
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{bot's life}
A New Brain Implant Automatically Detects and Kills Pain in Real Time
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{bot's life}
A New Brain Implant Automatically Detects and Kills Pain in Real Time
'We can decode pain from signals in the brain as they occur, the authors said. Our results show itโs possible to counteract those signals, with a new โblueprint for therapy.โ
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+2 votes
on
little buggy
removing stuck buy order notification
maybe refresh or relogin lots of things could slow connections and get them out of synch
on
little buggy
removing stuck buy order notification
I've tipped somebody this morning and i now have a stuck '1 order' at the top which has caused us to miss an order.
How do i remove this please, i've already left a review?
How do i remove this please, i've already left a review?
The last order i made on here is stuck for me too,It's been received and reviewed but still there.
Luckily sales overtook that 1 buy so it's now showing '2 orders'
I'm not expecting it to disappear either once they've been sent, it still goes directly to my 'buys' when i click orders.
I'm not expecting it to disappear either once they've been sent, it still goes directly to my 'buys' when i click orders.
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+5 votes
state-owned sinopharmโs profits from covid
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state-owned sinopharmโs profits from covid
Billions of direct profits and the world doesn't blink
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+3 votes
on
klondyke
Possible scam
just press the dispute button, it appears on your order after 10 days. try and work it out if you can, posting on their page is effective as well be …
on
klondyke
Possible scam
Order 28g, receive 14g. Complain and get told they sent 2 x 14g and the other one must have gotten lost. There's no mention anywhere of this way of sending in two packages though. Seems like they are pulling a fast one, especially since the vendor is now unresponsive after gleefully telling me no reships < 10 buys. What a life eh.
I think so yes mate, give them a message too and give it a push with the info on transaxe support
This vendor does send in 2 separate packages and they can be posted at separate postal offices which can cause a delay in getting second package. How long you been waiting since 1st arrived? And it is mentioned somewhere but I think its probably in one of the topics they posted a long time ago. Hope it gets sorted
If this is policy, it must be on their profile and must be stated on the order. My order says my items are 1 x 28g. Not 2 x 14g. I suspect this vendor sends this way exactly because they can then pull this scam move on a well-calculated percentage of orders. Think about it, every time they do this their profits are tenfold what they would have gotten, and they target people with few buys (on here) thinking they are noobs and can get away with it.
just press the dispute button, it appears on your order after 10 days. try and work it out if you can, posting on their page is effective as well be very polite, sometimes suspicions are wrong and that shouldn't get in the way of anything that follows.
Agree, though the fact that they do not respond further indicates they are trying to get away with it. It is entirely legitimate to ask they clarify whether they mean two packages or two 14g in the same package and having forgotten one (their message was curt, self-serving and containing grammatical and spelling errors so needed clarification).
It is also not the first time this has happened to me, the send-14g scam is an old one I suffered before on CZ. Buying ounces opens you up to these dispicable scams.
It is also not the first time this has happened to me, the send-14g scam is an old one I suffered before on CZ. Buying ounces opens you up to these dispicable scams.
They have thousands of reviews and sell loads, yet you think they are trying to scam you for 14g. It's highly unlikely mate.
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+7 votes
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{bot's life}
AI uses synthetic data
started topic
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{bot's life}
AI uses synthetic data
1 post
+20 votes
Roman Britain - The Work of Giants Crumbled
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Roman Britain - The Work of Giants Crumbled
The Fall of Civilizations is an awesome series, this is Episode 1.
This is really interesting, seems the Romans never really integrated the local population so even at it's height the whole thing was tenuous.
It's always felt strange seeing Roman relics in England, like there is no continuity with anything else.
Fascinating. I really enjoyed the whole series. Itchy feet now though, i really want to travel!
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+9 votes
can you short nft's?
bitcoin's scarcity is a mathematical function and existential to the currency. unlimited bitcoins and we all have nothing.
unlimited potential repro…
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can you short nft's?
paying millions for a 1990s graphic can not hold through any economic downturn. i want in
You could short the market with a portfolio of nft's but otherwise I can't see how. NFTs are unique, so selling something you don't own is difficult.
bitcoin's scarcity is a mathematical function and existential to the currency. unlimited bitcoins and we all have nothing.
unlimited potential reproductions of a media file and you have a resource that is more beneficial to everyone .
unlimited potential reproductions of a media file and you have a resource that is more beneficial to everyone .
yes, many coins/tokens are representative of the nft market at large especially those of exchanges and tool providers of nfts.
got some bud a few days ago that looks decent, and initially on opening the pack i was very happy, some of the loudest weed i've had for ages it was absolutely stinking the whole house out straight out the pack, initially i thought this amount of terps was strange for how overly dry the weed was!
first few joints it smoked decent, tasted very gassy but wasn't the cleanest burn
after waking up the next day i stuck my nose in the jar and noticed the smell had COMPLETELY gone and i mean all of the terps, all i could smell was just a faint bit of dried hay which is what most overly dry weed smells of, and smoking it now it tastes of absolutely fuck all there's 0 smell or taste to it anymore
No i havent got covid my sense of smell is working fine all my other weed tastes and smells fine, its not the jar it was stored in which was airtight and stored in a cool dark place, so has anyone had this happen to them and do you think it could have been fake terps sprayed onto the weed? i keep hearing people mentioning sprayed weed again lately and this is so strange its the only thing i could think it would be?
first few joints it smoked decent, tasted very gassy but wasn't the cleanest burn
after waking up the next day i stuck my nose in the jar and noticed the smell had COMPLETELY gone and i mean all of the terps, all i could smell was just a faint bit of dried hay which is what most overly dry weed smells of, and smoking it now it tastes of absolutely fuck all there's 0 smell or taste to it anymore
No i havent got covid my sense of smell is working fine all my other weed tastes and smells fine, its not the jar it was stored in which was airtight and stored in a cool dark place, so has anyone had this happen to them and do you think it could have been fake terps sprayed onto the weed? i keep hearing people mentioning sprayed weed again lately and this is so strange its the only thing i could think it would be?
Rinsed weed is the latest way they've found to ruin green.. sounds like it's either bang average low THC with artificially added terpenes for the taste and smell - for example all these vague hazes especially from holland - or another one is to spray green that's already been drained of its THC through extraction. Best case scenario there you're looking at sand, glass, silica etc worst case artificial cannabinoids are effectively spice. Saw you posting about one of the various new faces popping up here I'd shop wisely and stick with trusted OGs, can't even buy weed without suspicion these days. Seen this in London about 10 years back and seen 2 different ones in NI in the last year so you're not the only one mate
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+4 votes
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{bot's life}
The AI oracle of Delphi uses the problems of Reddit to offer dubious moral advice
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{bot's life}
The AI oracle of Delphi uses the problems of Reddit to offer dubious moral advice
apparently eating babies is ok if youre really hungry
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+2 votes
Are Curly Wurlys a con?!
Tried those, they make you sleepy
Are Curly Wurlys a con?!
Munching my way through a selection box last night, came to the curly wurly and I noticed that on average it is a third lighter than the other options. And though I didn't pay for them all separately, I would bet that the curly wurly would be the same price as a complete chocolate bar.
They have been selling us air, for years!!
They have been selling us air, for years!!
I went to Pizza Express a while ago and was on a diet at the time. Saw a brand new "healthy" pizza option with less than 500 calories and thought I'd give it a go.
Turns out all it was is a pizza with no middle, like a flat doughnut, that they then stick a plie of salad in the hole.
Same price, and only with less calories because its actually half a bloody pizza and some lettuce.
Haven't been back since. Bastards. :)
Cheers BB
Turns out all it was is a pizza with no middle, like a flat doughnut, that they then stick a plie of salad in the hole.
Same price, and only with less calories because its actually half a bloody pizza and some lettuce.
Haven't been back since. Bastards. :)
Cheers BB
That’s actually upset me. Got more chance of seeing Prince Andrew at a pizza express than myself knowing that!
What the heck, man!! Hahahaha, some corporate bullshit that someone passed off as a brilliant idea XD
I agree mate. They've been stitching us for years. It's basically a flat chomp with holes in it haha. Still nice when your on the munchies though !
Hahaha, it is a flat chop with holes!! Tonight, I shall attempt to reconstruct a bag of Curly wuly bits, just to see if they screw us with that too XD
Now we know what the CAD stands for in Cadbury, he's an ill-bred man XD
Full size are now fun size now GC. Nowt fun about how small they are for the price now lol
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+1 votes
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{shade}
NYPD Deploys Creepy Robot Dog In Public Housing
representative democracy corrupts representatives. direct democracy corrupts the people (brexit).
corruption always wins, its like entropy.
of course, the richest communities will be 100% automated. cause these rich "people" dont trust anyone with their loots.
Rich communities will continue to be served generously, poor communities are being corralled by a system which will not be held responsible.
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+4 votes
we are really all the same color
others can make us seem bigger or smaller but we ralways emain ourselves
The words of Haile Sellasie, in a rare interview when asked a question about skin colour had the best response (I wont put the full quote here just the most poignant bit):
"Through vengeance and remorse, co-existence would not be possible and this would be detrimental to the preservation of international peace.
I must say that Black and White, as forms of speech and and as a means of judging mankind, should be eliminated from human society.
Human beings are precisely the same whatever colour, race, creed or national origin they may be."
"Through vengeance and remorse, co-existence would not be possible and this would be detrimental to the preservation of international peace.
I must say that Black and White, as forms of speech and and as a means of judging mankind, should be eliminated from human society.
Human beings are precisely the same whatever colour, race, creed or national origin they may be."
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+7 votes
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{bitcoin}
blockchain explained by chickens
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{bitcoin}
blockchain explained by chickens
old databses were like taking the word of a chicken farmer. fuck that, we've seen chicken run.
blockchain is a public proof of things that actually happened. we don't have to trust that a farmer is freeing his chickens to walk around a bit.
blockchain is a public proof of things that actually happened. we don't have to trust that a farmer is freeing his chickens to walk around a bit.
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Apple's Plan to "Think Different" About Encryption Opens a Backdoor to Your Private Life
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Apple's Plan to "Think Different" About Encryption Opens a Backdoor to Your Private Life
The EFF calls bullshit to Apple's "save the children" spyware.
Clearly it's only intention is surveillance, it's disgusting how children are used as a ruse.
It's most likely China said back door or you're out the door and they scrambled for this.
It's most likely China said back door or you're out the door and they scrambled for this.
Good call, people probably don't realize that Apple's Chinese iCloud data is managed by the communist party. They don't want client side encryption standing in their way.
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1945 Meme Machine
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1945 Meme Machine
The concept of the memex influenced the development of early hypertext systems, eventually leading to the creation of the World Wide Web,
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what is the cantillion effect?
Basically it's the inflation that arises from printing money. If you've been shopping lately you'll get the idea :)
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The big bang is a continuation of a past universe
Seems a more conservative explanation otherwise you have to deal with what different thing existed before universes.
I like to think that the black hole we're supposed to be moving towards, is actually the black hole that we came from. It explains why the universe is expanding since it could be the after effects of black hole travel
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Is Any Money Fungible?
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Is Any Money Fungible?
A pound isn't a pound if:
It's burdensome coins vs light paper.
It's sitting in a bank vs under a mattress.
It's old and vested with political rights vs newly acquired.
It's burdensome coins vs light paper.
It's sitting in a bank vs under a mattress.
It's old and vested with political rights vs newly acquired.
Bitcoins with a lot of inputs are equivalent to small change that's worth less.
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Leading Venture Capitalist is an AI
I think any sentence with "is an AI" can be easily reversed, "AI is a leading venture capitalist". I'm not being pedantic I just …
Leading Venture Capitalist is an AI
Gooogle's massive VC firm makes all of it's investment decisions using AI.
It's always been about self-reinforcement with the VC community, little dog follows the big dog. An algorithm can do this without delusions of original thinking.
I think any sentence with "is an AI" can be easily reversed, "AI is a leading venture capitalist". I'm not being pedantic I just think its a good idea to think of it this way.
The singularity has already, and will continue to creep up on us, perspective is critical.
The singularity has already, and will continue to creep up on us, perspective is critical.
VCs were programmed to corporatize potential threats to the System long before AI came into the picture.
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Over the past year we have been testing different variations of weed (flower, hash, wax, rosin etc), for cannabinoids concentration (THC, CBD, CBN), with what started as handheld machines and has now been upgraded to a gas chromatograph (GC-FID). What I can say is, a chromatograph is an instrument while these (not all) handheld machines seem to be devices, which aren't as accurate. There is a stage higher that is a Liquid Chromatograph (LC) which is more accurate, though we want to test for terpenes so GC is better suited.
It would be great to share my findings with the great LB peeps. Typical readings were:
Flower - 8-21%
Water Hash - 30-50%
Dry Sift Hash - 24-40%
Rosin & Resin - 50-80%
Oil (CBD) - 93%
Any questions or interest would be willing to help and share.
It would be great to share my findings with the great LB peeps. Typical readings were:
Flower - 8-21%
Water Hash - 30-50%
Dry Sift Hash - 24-40%
Rosin & Resin - 50-80%
Oil (CBD) - 93%
Any questions or interest would be willing to help and share.
Just curious here , have you a qualified Science background ? .
I have just finalised the license for a 6000m^2 cultivation facility located in Europe , for the production of high THC Medical cannabis. The place won't be finished until end of August/September though . Send a DM if interested.
I have just finalised the license for a 6000m^2 cultivation facility located in Europe , for the production of high THC Medical cannabis. The place won't be finished until end of August/September though . Send a DM if interested.
Just background in physics, biology chemistry and biomedical science, but wouldn't say I'm qualified. Now that I have a live example of what to apply my knowledge to, I'm like 'what did that teacher say again?..!'
It is still a learning curve and this seems the best place to share findings and data, for all the awesome Biggaz who are interested, feel free to DM any questions I'll share what I know :)
It is still a learning curve and this seems the best place to share findings and data, for all the awesome Biggaz who are interested, feel free to DM any questions I'll share what I know :)
Thank you, it can test for an amount of a compound, provided it can be extracted via solvent and turned into a gas.
Edibles have alot of compounds that aren't volatile, which can interfere with extracting and detecting the compounds of intersest.
It would be easier to test what is going into the edibles and estimate per piece its potency, assuming it was mixed uniformly.
Edibles have alot of compounds that aren't volatile, which can interfere with extracting and detecting the compounds of intersest.
It would be easier to test what is going into the edibles and estimate per piece its potency, assuming it was mixed uniformly.
Flash chromatography, where you freeze the edible, pulverise, dissolve in solvent and put through a glass tube (column) with high pressure air, through a sieve of sorts (silica, sand etc) and this separates the cannabinoids from the sugars, fats etc in the edibles.
The separated mixture can then be tested in a GC or LC, with much more accurate results.
The separated mixture can then be tested in a GC or LC, with much more accurate results.
Depends where uโre located and if labs ( if any) are local . Might not be able to ship Intโl for testing .
I hope the test borg sees this, could be a real game changer for biggaz.
While potency data is great and very much appreciated, terpine profiles and individual tastes are always going to be the bottom line,
Pesticides and synthetic cannabis are a binary and can be the difference between life and death.
While potency data is great and very much appreciated, terpine profiles and individual tastes are always going to be the bottom line,
Pesticides and synthetic cannabis are a binary and can be the difference between life and death.
Thank you! With chromatography alot of light can be shed on the quantity of a compound (quantification), and the identification of a compound (qualification).
With terpine profiles, which we are beginning to notice a more prominent uniqueness across different strains, the identification of strains might be possible based on chemical signatures alone, without the need of dna profiling.
The sample prep is a bit more complex for terpenes so will need to be a separate test.
In the uk there are only a few pesticides used, as mostly there are indoor grows.
A chromatograph can be calibrated for any volatile compound, with a reference chemical standard, of known concentration. We acquire standards from sigma-Aldrich and Restek.
With terpine profiles, which we are beginning to notice a more prominent uniqueness across different strains, the identification of strains might be possible based on chemical signatures alone, without the need of dna profiling.
The sample prep is a bit more complex for terpenes so will need to be a separate test.
In the uk there are only a few pesticides used, as mostly there are indoor grows.
A chromatograph can be calibrated for any volatile compound, with a reference chemical standard, of known concentration. We acquire standards from sigma-Aldrich and Restek.
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bitcoin isn't like banks, its like opec
Capacity limitations are baked into the bitcoin protocol. There have been opportunities to improve capacity but guess who controls the protocols?
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bitcoin isn't like banks, its like opec
bitcoin simply functions as a cartel, there's rent to be collected when you can corner a good piece of the market and that's exactly what the mining groups do.
use bitcoin and you are a subject of the miners and their self interest. once the market reached trillions in usd it became a billion dollar business just to sit on your ass and play games with capacity. This is the definition of malignant monopoly power.
use bitcoin and you are a subject of the miners and their self interest. once the market reached trillions in usd it became a billion dollar business just to sit on your ass and play games with capacity. This is the definition of malignant monopoly power.
Capacity limitations are baked into the bitcoin protocol. There have been opportunities to improve capacity but guess who controls the protocols?
This limit to how many btc is done on purpose obviously. And they have done it with certain projections in mind.
So when more than 45% of btc is in the wallets of 1% it starts to become a huge tool for manipulation and surveilance.
So when more than 45% of btc is in the wallets of 1% it starts to become a huge tool for manipulation and surveilance.
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How Are Negative Interest Rates Possible?
it either means the value of the money is headed up or there is an insane arbitrage in hand.
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How Are Negative Interest Rates Possible?
Why would anyone loan money and expect less back?
It's possible that technology is making everything so much cheaper that the market expects money to be able to buy more in the future. So deflation.
Don't think so, manufacturing is cheaper as time passes but products are also more complex. Indeed you can buy a mobile phone now at 1/10 of the price of 20 years ago, but who want it now?
It’s basically a way that central banks control the supply of money. When times are bad and banks are holding onto their money; the central bank sets negative interest rates - this means banks are charged money to keep it with the BOE; this makes them more likely to dish out loans to us plebs;
When times are good and there’s a possible economic bubble, the rates are high to stop banks lending stupidly;
Either way we get screwed at the end of it
When times are good and there’s a possible economic bubble, the rates are high to stop banks lending stupidly;
Either way we get screwed at the end of it
Because knowing you will lose 2% is better than not knowing how much you will lose. It’s a billionaire problem, I wouldn’t worry yourself about it;)
it either means the value of the money is headed up or there is an insane arbitrage in hand.
Well guess who the borrower is, the same folks that take your money at gunpoint every time you earn or spend a cent of it.
You have to choose who will destroy your capital the least, i.e. "give me your capital and i will lose you 2% pa which is better then the next manager who will lose you 5%". As bigbum says if you buy bonds, like German or Swiss bonds you do know how much you are going to lose. This is negative rates. Picking the best loser. In the alternative just hold gold or cash but that brings its own problems. Gold is volatile (advocates say its the safest, you can always trade with gold) as for cash, you need to stash it and parley inflation risk?
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the math that is running the universe?
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the math that is running the universe?
Octonions, discovered by an Irish lawyer in the 1840's might underlie all physics.
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ETH 2.0 May Lead to Deflation
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ETH 2.0 May Lead to Deflation
the rise of bitcoin's value is often explained by the fact that there is a limited supply and thus inherent deflation. ethereum has an unlimited supply so people think its not a good long term bet.
eth 2.0 can potentially change this as it has destruction of coins and lots of coins tied up in staking transactions.
eth 2.0 can potentially change this as it has destruction of coins and lots of coins tied up in staking transactions.
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what if we let the boomers die?
they're going to love the carousel
what if we let the boomers die?
just playing devil's advocate here literally. and I know there's a zillion boomers right here on lb.
but we are shutting down the planet, this is the largest mutual effort in history. the only thing that compares is oddly enough, war.
in war old leaders decide to send young people to their death, wiping them out and their many potential offspring. yet the old are especially protected. this doesn't make sense in any societal or evolutionary way it just serves the self interest of the old - who happen to be the rulers calling this shot.
now the young are called up again, in history's largest timeout they will lose finances, jobs and sanity as they are terrified into submission to save .0001 of the population, nearly all of who will die from other causes within a few years.
im not really advocating we let anyone die, i am happy to sacrifice for them further than this but lets call this what it is, the story that is always hidden. self interest from the ruling class.
but we are shutting down the planet, this is the largest mutual effort in history. the only thing that compares is oddly enough, war.
in war old leaders decide to send young people to their death, wiping them out and their many potential offspring. yet the old are especially protected. this doesn't make sense in any societal or evolutionary way it just serves the self interest of the old - who happen to be the rulers calling this shot.
now the young are called up again, in history's largest timeout they will lose finances, jobs and sanity as they are terrified into submission to save .0001 of the population, nearly all of who will die from other causes within a few years.
im not really advocating we let anyone die, i am happy to sacrifice for them further than this but lets call this what it is, the story that is always hidden. self interest from the ruling class.
I disagree strongly with the war comparison - that's not an example of a mutual effort, but the opposite: it's an example of large scale confrontation. People were called up to defend/attack from other people. MILLIONS of people died over YEARS.
This is a public health crisis, not a war. And the young haven't been called up, keyworkers, carers and health staff have. When I've been out and about with my family, it's fairly clear that the younger generations are the least bothered by what's going on, and aren't necessarily abiding by the guidelines to any effective degree.
And sadly, I don't think this is even something defined by the self interest of the ruling class. I think it's exposed the current ruling class is about as clueless as it ever had been. Johnson's flabby ensemble of random wankers have never at any point been good leaders. They got there off the back of a dishonest, divisionary Brexit campaign based on some entirely different agenda. They now have absolutely no idea what they're doing.
Hopefully it will serve as a reminder to humanity that if a democracy is to succeed, you can only back honest, able and skilled statesmen. Anyone less means we're fucked if there's any deviation from their intended narrative.
I don't blame anyone in this scenario. It's a collective human failure that it escalated to this scale. What I think matters now is the outlook, vision and ability of the leaders that might rebuild for the future. In 2019, world leadership probably never looked so weak... in the entirety of human history. And in the UK, we've currently got one of the most inept setups. BUT. Look at Starmer circling, look what we need to overcome, look what we want to build.
Give it a year or two and I think HOPE will be a usable word again. The Johnson/Trump/Bullshit breed need to move aside.
This is a public health crisis, not a war. And the young haven't been called up, keyworkers, carers and health staff have. When I've been out and about with my family, it's fairly clear that the younger generations are the least bothered by what's going on, and aren't necessarily abiding by the guidelines to any effective degree.
And sadly, I don't think this is even something defined by the self interest of the ruling class. I think it's exposed the current ruling class is about as clueless as it ever had been. Johnson's flabby ensemble of random wankers have never at any point been good leaders. They got there off the back of a dishonest, divisionary Brexit campaign based on some entirely different agenda. They now have absolutely no idea what they're doing.
Hopefully it will serve as a reminder to humanity that if a democracy is to succeed, you can only back honest, able and skilled statesmen. Anyone less means we're fucked if there's any deviation from their intended narrative.
I don't blame anyone in this scenario. It's a collective human failure that it escalated to this scale. What I think matters now is the outlook, vision and ability of the leaders that might rebuild for the future. In 2019, world leadership probably never looked so weak... in the entirety of human history. And in the UK, we've currently got one of the most inept setups. BUT. Look at Starmer circling, look what we need to overcome, look what we want to build.
Give it a year or two and I think HOPE will be a usable word again. The Johnson/Trump/Bullshit breed need to move aside.
Yes but the fact that people are even looking to politicians in an era of science, free flow of information and consensus building media - why the fuck do we still have the twats?
I know my case is extreme, but its not just old people who need protecting. My son is 2 years old and immunocompromised from chemotherapy. I don't fully believe in the lockdown but it is a bit more assuring for me that it isn't running rampant out there.
You definitely have a point.
The approach of "us-versus-them' is in fact a very European way of dealing with matters.
Indifference to social position, and consequently, acceptance of one's social status no matter what it is, became somehow a doctrine and a duty in the current world (if we are honest to ourselves): it is really the ideal philosophy, an ideological superstructure adequate to peacefully govern our world, conquered with its own consent.
'The old" send "the young" to wars. Because, "the young" (well, all ages really) willingly accept, for example, army duty.
It is only natural, that in current situation, "the young" are contemplating 'retaliation'. :)
I think, the value of a human life became something very insignificant.
Young people wait on the old to die in retirement homes, old are upset with the young, that they show no respect, etc.
A vicious circle.
And we do not really value human life, because we do not understand the concept of self-worth.
Which is nowadays confused with 'pouvoir d'achat', like they say in french (ability to buy). Just look at who the majority of humans are looking up to (movie stars, ufc fighters, etc.)
The thing is, we are never independent or self-made, and we all hopefully will be old one day too. So what connects old and young is gratitude.
No life is more important than another, whether it is an old life or a young one.
And no ideology or state will defend this point at all times, speaking sociologically or/and economically. It is self-damaging to an ideology or a state.
Should we or should we not do this or that? I don't know. Each individual should decide for himself.
I know that generalising (oh those olds, oh those youngs, oh those russians, oh those arabs, oh those french, oh those - would be an insult to my own intelligence.
A boomer is different from another boomer. And i am a survivor and want my children to be survivors too.
I may be never be in a position where i can decide on a broader scale of "should we or should we not".
But i can decide on my personal level and i just value life more than i value my ego.
Here is my humble opinion.
Thank you for being brave and raising this point.
It is important to discuss without fear to offend.
That is what freedom of speech is no?
The approach of "us-versus-them' is in fact a very European way of dealing with matters.
Indifference to social position, and consequently, acceptance of one's social status no matter what it is, became somehow a doctrine and a duty in the current world (if we are honest to ourselves): it is really the ideal philosophy, an ideological superstructure adequate to peacefully govern our world, conquered with its own consent.
'The old" send "the young" to wars. Because, "the young" (well, all ages really) willingly accept, for example, army duty.
It is only natural, that in current situation, "the young" are contemplating 'retaliation'. :)
I think, the value of a human life became something very insignificant.
Young people wait on the old to die in retirement homes, old are upset with the young, that they show no respect, etc.
A vicious circle.
And we do not really value human life, because we do not understand the concept of self-worth.
Which is nowadays confused with 'pouvoir d'achat', like they say in french (ability to buy). Just look at who the majority of humans are looking up to (movie stars, ufc fighters, etc.)
The thing is, we are never independent or self-made, and we all hopefully will be old one day too. So what connects old and young is gratitude.
No life is more important than another, whether it is an old life or a young one.
And no ideology or state will defend this point at all times, speaking sociologically or/and economically. It is self-damaging to an ideology or a state.
Should we or should we not do this or that? I don't know. Each individual should decide for himself.
I know that generalising (oh those olds, oh those youngs, oh those russians, oh those arabs, oh those french, oh those - would be an insult to my own intelligence.
A boomer is different from another boomer. And i am a survivor and want my children to be survivors too.
I may be never be in a position where i can decide on a broader scale of "should we or should we not".
But i can decide on my personal level and i just value life more than i value my ego.
Here is my humble opinion.
Thank you for being brave and raising this point.
It is important to discuss without fear to offend.
That is what freedom of speech is no?
Very thoughtful post (what a pleasure to read this instead of another sycophantic review), thank you for it my bigga.
I'm going to differ on one point. I think the perceived value of life is heading up and pretty much always has.
We are in the midst of the greatest human sacrifice for the least number of lives (in relative terms) ever.
Today's wars kill fewer in total than we lost in a week in WW1 or 2.
Murder rates are way down compared to history.
The financial investment made to squeeze out a few more years is more substantial than even our most recent ancestors could ever imagine.
There's lots more stats like this, they are hard to see when media profits from perceived conflict and makes everything look cataclysmic to get your attention.
I'm going to differ on one point. I think the perceived value of life is heading up and pretty much always has.
We are in the midst of the greatest human sacrifice for the least number of lives (in relative terms) ever.
Today's wars kill fewer in total than we lost in a week in WW1 or 2.
Murder rates are way down compared to history.
The financial investment made to squeeze out a few more years is more substantial than even our most recent ancestors could ever imagine.
There's lots more stats like this, they are hard to see when media profits from perceived conflict and makes everything look cataclysmic to get your attention.
We need more youngsters in politics and less old farts creaming off the state. I think you reach an age when you start to become more selfish and want to accrue wealth. Bills and mortgages start to wear you down. I was definitely more idealistic when younger. We need to be a lot braver with who we allow to run the world and kick out the old guard. the youngsters are going to be paying off our debts for ever unless we change the system. Guy fawkes had the right idea.
I believe I am generation X but I will react anyway. It is an interesting discussion and I understand the thought behind it. The biggest issue I have with your statement is: what makes you think that older generations are not impacted by lock downs or other measures against the virus? Like we are all sipping whisky at our 2nd vacation homes. Your generation or any other is not sacrificing more then any other generation. Much love to you all
Probably fair to say they're not going to pay the bills incurred and they're not having their careers snuffed out before they've begun, they're overwhelmingly locked down in better circumstances than the young.
I'm Gen X and thanking my lucky stars I'm not still in hospitality and shared accommodation.
I'm Gen X and thanking my lucky stars I'm not still in hospitality and shared accommodation.
I'm not old (38) and I very nearly got axed by COVID. I don't have a pre existing condition. It's worth considering that many young or younger people with pre-existing conditions are at high risk, as are the disabled and many mentally ill people. The structures of society also make sure that the poor are disproportionatily affected. So, what you're proposing, hypothetical or not, is a cull on the people in society who most need our support. And, I would add, people who add a huge amount of value to our societies. I am as annoyed by how our 'era' turned out as anyone, but putting boomers to death for the greater good? C'mon. Besides, the ruling class are not all old - they have children, who will inherit. Killing old (rich) people would do nothing for society. Advocating that other (poor) people's parents and grandparents have had their time is basically inhuman, or at least profoundly lacking in empathy.
Glad you are ok bigga and your message is hella important. Can I ask do you think there was a better way to handle this? Are you happy with the whole world shutting down to protect you?
love and respect
love and respect
I don't want my parents to die any more than I want anyone else's, but the quality of life for the young is clearly being sacrificed again for the most protected generation that ever lived.
Kind of irrelevant IMO because as a species we are all doomed anyway, which I'm OK with, but it's shame we're going to take most of the biosphere with us though, as it's really no fault of theirs. We are species out of control and one which is destroying it's environment. The planet will be much better of without us humans stinking up the place!
here's what im thinking, as long as when i'm burned for fuel a billion years from now there's this little bit of thc somehow left there all that time. and it says thanks, yeah, thanks, THANKS.
Interesting read here
It does seem if we were a little more honest about this we might come up with a better solution than locking everyone up.
agree somewhat, the damage to economy is going to kill tens of thousands alone, potentially more than would be lost to Covid, but perhaps not (Not an expert by any means). I invite people to look at how many people died on average each 2010-2015 due to austerity measures and debt. Suicides will go up to.
Im in the self employed bracket its truly shit but i think society will come out of this better on the whole
I am in the same boat and i like your positive outlook.
"Have no fear for atomic energy
'Cause none of them can stop the time" - right?
We should also come out of this with as less damage and casualties as possible.
Been self-employed throughout 3 different continents and over a decade already and self-employed equals survivor to me at this point.
"Have no fear for atomic energy
'Cause none of them can stop the time" - right?
We should also come out of this with as less damage and casualties as possible.
Been self-employed throughout 3 different continents and over a decade already and self-employed equals survivor to me at this point.
What if we just quarantine the old baby boomers and give them priority at hospitals, that way the rest of us can keep the world going and contsruct what they need.
I was self employed hehe
I was in that small percentage who got no help lol and im sure i speak for many...
Unless i change my services...im hoping it blows over soon
Stay safe Vik
I was in that small percentage who got no help lol and im sure i speak for many...
Unless i change my services...im hoping it blows over soon
Stay safe Vik
Me too. My industry was among the first to go, About 2 weeks before lock down got told to stay at home no income... Now im out of a job completely.
It’s fucked up isn’t it, I’m in that small percentage of self employed who ain’t getting jack shit...I’d work tomorrow but not many want people in there houses now
We can only hope that this flys by and we can get back to work
Some sectors have increased in number of available positions, maybe worth looking into those sectors to get some work for the mean time
We can only hope that this flys by and we can get back to work
Some sectors have increased in number of available positions, maybe worth looking into those sectors to get some work for the mean time
This bigga booma had it 9 months ago. I have had my first shot of the vaccine just before xmas. Three weeks ago, we had an outbreak at work... forensic mental health. We kicked the virus' arse.
Not all boomers are bastards.
Disclaimer: if I am a bastard, it has nothing to do with my age. This old goblin girl has always been one. :-)
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Not all boomers are bastards.
Disclaimer: if I am a bastard, it has nothing to do with my age. This old goblin girl has always been one. :-)
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There are elements that are particularly cruel for young generations that have been caused by the benefits enjoyed by older generations. Retirement / pension age is the first to mind. We all retire later if at all because they fucked the pension pot for those claiming now. Housing and land are impossible to buy at reasonable prices, because the older generation owns it all. Wealth disparity grows with extended lifespans, as the elderly hold onto it instead of spending it. But these issues are not the fault of those older generations, but the governments modus operandi of dealing the better cards in the deck to those who can vote at the time and have money. Who cares about the generations that can't support government agendas right now? No one is the answer, and it has resulted in a shit deal for the young that will only get worse as time goes on.
The chant throughout this has been that you “can’t put a price on life” which is ridiculous because we do it all the time. The NHS will not buy expensive cancer drugs unless they extend life for ‘long enough’, councils won’t spend on accident hot spots until a certain number of deaths have been er...’achieved’?!
The equation is called ‘quality adjusted life years’ and it’s frequently used to decide cost vs life. That sum has now been done for the pandemic (freaky task) and yup, it doesn’t add up. The number of quality life years saved versus those to be lost through unemployment, poverty, undiagnosed health conditions, mental stress etc are insignificant.
We fucked up. But then we’re only human....
The equation is called ‘quality adjusted life years’ and it’s frequently used to decide cost vs life. That sum has now been done for the pandemic (freaky task) and yup, it doesn’t add up. The number of quality life years saved versus those to be lost through unemployment, poverty, undiagnosed health conditions, mental stress etc are insignificant.
We fucked up. But then we’re only human....
as a 51yr old father of 11yr old twins (one boy, one girl), and reflecting on how I have myself matured (lack of!) I can honestly offer an opinion that humans may be physically capable of sexual reproduction early mid/teens, but that doesn't make them adults. Likewise 20s and even early 30s. I was a selfish prat right up to having kids. Having kids completely changes your priorities and outlook, including CONFIRMING that kids are, literally, the future. So you're right about preserving the future for younger generations. BUT if adults don't become adults (really!) until they have kids, and human kids can't look after themselves, and anyway don't mature mentally til they have kids, we come full circle, that is why you need 2 generations minimum at the same time. HTH!
I'm 27 with baby number 2 due next month. My life didn't feel lil it had much meaning before becoming a dad, I cared a lot less about everything. As for Corona it's really not a big risk to a vast majority of the population. Most of the people dying are 80+. When the people who are 80+ were born their life expectancy was like 67. They've done well. I think all lives are equal but not all deaths are tragic.
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How Do REgular Chinese People Feel About The Virus?
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How Do REgular Chinese People Feel About The Virus?
I know I feel like shit about my countries behavior towards the rest of the world it's basically the opposite of how I want to treat people.
If my country started the virus I would be bummed and if my government acted like assholes about it I would be really pissed off. But I can't speak for anyone else and I would like to hear from real people instead of this shit show of mass media.
If my country started the virus I would be bummed and if my government acted like assholes about it I would be really pissed off. But I can't speak for anyone else and I would like to hear from real people instead of this shit show of mass media.
Wet markets in China may have started the virus, but it's the absolute incompetence of the World Health Organisation that has failed to sanction the markets that shows the utter corruption in the system.
Don't judge Chinese people. They are the same as all of us, but the CCP has a hold over not only their own population, but the people that run the WHO.
It'll get worse before it gets better.
Just my 2p, I hope I'm wrong.
Cheers BB
Don't judge Chinese people. They are the same as all of us, but the CCP has a hold over not only their own population, but the people that run the WHO.
It'll get worse before it gets better.
Just my 2p, I hope I'm wrong.
Cheers BB
While I am a Chinese, from mainland China. I feel that our human is unfortunate, and the world's health system may need to be improved. It is true that this virus started here, but no one wanted it to be there. Everyone knows that the Chinese government uses centralised rules, and people listen to the government's control. It's not democratic and honestly, I hate this system. It helped China control the covid situation just in several months, but things became weird recently. Just talking about China, there is almost no Covid in any cities, but when there are one or two cases appears, people in social media will attack them and post their personal information on websites. Majority of people don't show care or love to them but it's like if someone doesn't follow the rule he should be abandoned. I feel very weird about my home country, the CCP culture is so different in the UK (I lived in 3 years here), these two countries treated the covid with a very different attitude. I would say no one is wrong, each nation has its own style, and everyone wants the virus disappears. For me, I would rather be a global citizen, as I found myself very difficult to find identity and where should I belong to.
We are all hardwired for wanting remorse like you are expressing but even more is the natural condition of having the remorse in the 1st place. I don't think this even a question because the answer must be of course!
Will governments act like sociopaths yes will some suckers get rallied up by bullshit yeah but at the end of this fucked up day we all feel bad it doesn't matter what time zone we are in.
Will governments act like sociopaths yes will some suckers get rallied up by bullshit yeah but at the end of this fucked up day we all feel bad it doesn't matter what time zone we are in.
I have a lot of contact with Chinese and Taiwanese people regularly. In general, I think people don't really know what to believe in mainland China. There have been other outbreaks in Asia, so COVID is nothing really new. I find that there is little talk of the virus. However I think this varies regionally, though people are getting on with their lives and things are getting back to normal, slowly. In Hong Kong lots of kids aren't at school. Kids in Taiwan have returned and things are pretty contained there, too. Factories and businesses have been closing in mainland China, so there is worry in certain areas of job loss, etc.
I hope this gives a general picture!
I hope this gives a general picture!
Didn't you hear?
"there is NO virus"
(at least nothing more deadly than the common flu)
con artist's playing confident trick's.
"there is NO virus"
(at least nothing more deadly than the common flu)
con artist's playing confident trick's.
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plantrights
Depersonalisation
I've had these episodes since I was a kid. On or off weed as well as psychedelics. I might have even had felt them drunk but I can't remember :)
When…
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Depersonalisation
I was just interest to to see if anyone had an experience with depersonalisation with or without cannabis. If you don’t know what that is have a quick search “Depersonalisation in psychology”. Please feel free to share your experience and if you have managed it.
I've had these episodes since I was a kid. On or off weed as well as psychedelics. I might have even had felt them drunk but I can't remember :)
When I was a teen they were severe existential crises each time, I even called this "The Feeling" since it defied a name, like a scary villain that can't be mentioned. Went to the hospital with it once but I felt better in the waiting room.
The Feeling has never gone away yet after decades it's become a friend.
To be removed from your own skin, depersonalized, is also a really good thing. It's a real awareness and it points to consciousness of something other than your (default) self.
Once you are no longer afraid of it you will find nothing but wonder on the other side of your everyday sense of self. I know it feels scary and as alienating as hell but at least for my own situation those ghosts disappeared with a nice (green filtered) flashlight on them.
When I was a teen they were severe existential crises each time, I even called this "The Feeling" since it defied a name, like a scary villain that can't be mentioned. Went to the hospital with it once but I felt better in the waiting room.
The Feeling has never gone away yet after decades it's become a friend.
To be removed from your own skin, depersonalized, is also a really good thing. It's a real awareness and it points to consciousness of something other than your (default) self.
Once you are no longer afraid of it you will find nothing but wonder on the other side of your everyday sense of self. I know it feels scary and as alienating as hell but at least for my own situation those ghosts disappeared with a nice (green filtered) flashlight on them.
"Depersonalization refers to a feeling of unreality of one’s own self: “I feel not mine, altered, and detached.” Derealization refers to a feeling of unreality of the surrounding world: “I experience things and people around me like in a strange dream or in a surreal movie: unfamiliar, foreign, removed.”
Yes bigga, that's why I love weed.
Yes bigga, that's why I love weed.
Hi Plantrights,
As a child I experienced depersonalisation and panic attacks partly due to undiagnosed add and stress evperienced from an early age when parents were busy drinking and was left alone to develop ocd traits and rutinous thought patterns...not great :)
First time I tried cannabis was at the age of 24 and it threw me immediately into those emotions and found myself with abit of ptsd for a week or so.
After going through intensified periods whilst using the feeling of fear got smaller and smaller and 5 years later I’ve got the least amount of fear and anxiety I’ve had to date :)
I believe that cannabis can show you ‘the self’ to quote Jung :) And if it has some issues then they will be known!
Sativa vape carts over ritalin anyday thank you very much :)
As a child I experienced depersonalisation and panic attacks partly due to undiagnosed add and stress evperienced from an early age when parents were busy drinking and was left alone to develop ocd traits and rutinous thought patterns...not great :)
First time I tried cannabis was at the age of 24 and it threw me immediately into those emotions and found myself with abit of ptsd for a week or so.
After going through intensified periods whilst using the feeling of fear got smaller and smaller and 5 years later I’ve got the least amount of fear and anxiety I’ve had to date :)
I believe that cannabis can show you ‘the self’ to quote Jung :) And if it has some issues then they will be known!
Sativa vape carts over ritalin anyday thank you very much :)
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elevator pitch for modafanil?
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elevator pitch for modafanil?
it seems the stoners here don't have much of a problem chatting.
no sir.
modafinil is much more a standardized commoditized kinda substance i understand but nada?
i wonder even if its bad for creativity and just makes you too focused to post??
no sir.
modafinil is much more a standardized commoditized kinda substance i understand but nada?
i wonder even if its bad for creativity and just makes you too focused to post??
1st onset is like limitless, you feel a command of your mind that is unique. never felt like that again for me but it does give me a really strong momentum on whatever i want to do.
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Coinbase
congratulations you have found something that does not suck at coinbase. the fees go to the computer network that runs the bitcoin blockchain, they ar…
Coinbase
Ive made a couple off orders on here using coin base but the fees are extreme anyone suggest better sites to use with lower fees?? that are also beginner friendly
Does blockchain still put a week long hold on btc bought from them? Stopped using it in August because of this.
Yes it is. Took 3 days to touch the BTC I bought, but I’ve ordered twice successfully using blockchain.com
I'd also like to know if its ok from bittylicious ive been using it for a while with no problems but am I gonna get in the shit eventually what is the risk of doing it this way and why would there be a problem if anyone can explain.
congratulations you have found something that does not suck at coinbase. the fees go to the computer network that runs the bitcoin blockchain, they are called miners.
when btc exchange rates goes off or when their are network issues the fees go up like a sold out event.
when btc exchange rates goes off or when their are network issues the fees go up like a sold out event.
Today i bought with coinbase pro which cost 0.15p then transferred to my coinbase wallet for 1.15 then transferred to vendor for 4.30 so a little over a fiver from start to finish so buying from an exchange can save on fees.
We've always used Bittylicious- not had any major issues aside from a few long waits etc. Think its one of the best value too.
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Hybrids
its just fine tuning the sativa/indica binary
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Hybrids
Thanks for the inputs far on my last question.
So Hybrids??
Worth it????
Kind of doesn’t make sense to me unless you experts can tell me otherwise.
Any particular strain to head for?
So Hybrids??
Worth it????
Kind of doesn’t make sense to me unless you experts can tell me otherwise.
Any particular strain to head for?
The high you get from cannabis can vary alot from diffrent strains, maybe theres potential by selective breeding for the weed to evolve.
Some people like the head buzz of sativa, a “cerebral high” but it can be too stimulating and anxiety inducing for some people
These strains I say are highly creative hence the stimulated imagination leading to negative overthinking. You use these strains for day time and social occasions or on personal projects
Some avoid sativas altogether because of paranoia
Indicas are couch lock inducing relaxation that can be crippling when needing to stay active to do things but perfect for those moments when rest is needed the most
There’s some speculation wether it’s as black and white as that well some might swear by the balanced 50/50 hybrids as the best of both worlds...wether that is subjective or depends on variables is unclear to me
My advice is to think about what you want and look up reviews on leafly of the strains you can buy beforehand so you can choose wether the effects suit your needs
These strains I say are highly creative hence the stimulated imagination leading to negative overthinking. You use these strains for day time and social occasions or on personal projects
Some avoid sativas altogether because of paranoia
Indicas are couch lock inducing relaxation that can be crippling when needing to stay active to do things but perfect for those moments when rest is needed the most
There’s some speculation wether it’s as black and white as that well some might swear by the balanced 50/50 hybrids as the best of both worlds...wether that is subjective or depends on variables is unclear to me
My advice is to think about what you want and look up reviews on leafly of the strains you can buy beforehand so you can choose wether the effects suit your needs
Cheers Smee, I really appreciate the detail.
Just got back on the website been off for a while.
Just got a scare with the Border Police for importing Truffles from Holland.
Think there on me now.
Just got back on the website been off for a while.
Just got a scare with the Border Police for importing Truffles from Holland.
Think there on me now.
I am in the Uk and a friend in Holland works for a Magic Mushroom company and sent me over some goodies but customs found them.
Gutted normally they come through fine.
I don’t have any good contacts in the Uk for them.
Gutted normally they come through fine.
I don’t have any good contacts in the Uk for them.
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Would killing Trump save lives?
When the timing is this dramatic there's gotta be an author.
Would killing Trump save lives?
People always say this shit about Hitler who was also elected despite being a joke to anybody who thought about it. I'm not suggesting this guy has genocide in him but he is pretty sociopathic and he will have a much, much greater arsenal than Hitler's wet dreams. Just sayin
No it wouldn’t. He would be replaced, neoliberal capitalism and American fascism continue to grow, nothing changed. It might feel good at the time, but wouldn’t do a thing.
Killing is a tool of the weak, it may seem like that's the American people these days but it's not true. They are strong enough to prevent him from killing anyone or even wasting any more of their time.
True this. Trump, although particularly vulgar, isn’t the problem, he is a symptom. The real problem is the people and money that actually run the world and the masses that are too preoccupied to challenge them. Trump has no real power, just ego, and what little power he has is only there while he is useful. Same as every president, prime minister and any other politician.
Well the virus has got the fat fucker now, you do voodoo?
Although as others have said even if you get rid of Trump you're still left with the biggest problem of all, America.
Although as others have said even if you get rid of Trump you're still left with the biggest problem of all, America.
Trump need to indicted for insighting violence and given the same sentence as the common man...if that doesn't happen, I'm storming congress
he’s a puppet if he dies another puppet will take his place no point in killing him he’s gonna die in a decade or two anyway
I believe Trumps presidency was a reaction against the years of political status quo in America and the democrats almost nonchalant approach to the last election.
It would be easy to talk about his failed enterprises, russian connections and such and people would argue either way but I just think he lacks character and any class as a human.
We shall see come November but I suspect the result wont be finalised till 2021.
I think killing him would cause more deaths of those people believe are some how connected to the killer...just remember how many asian people were killed after 9/11 with no link to those terrorists.
It would be easy to talk about his failed enterprises, russian connections and such and people would argue either way but I just think he lacks character and any class as a human.
We shall see come November but I suspect the result wont be finalised till 2021.
I think killing him would cause more deaths of those people believe are some how connected to the killer...just remember how many asian people were killed after 9/11 with no link to those terrorists.
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What’s wrong with trump you sausage rather have trump remain in power than nonce Biden
Lol dont understand how wrongens like you always acting like trumps some sort of murdering sociopath wake up bro
Lol dont understand how wrongens like you always acting like trumps some sort of murdering sociopath wake up bro
Maybe something to do with Trump being a draft dodger, (alleged) serial sexual predator, tax cheat, traitor, racist, compulsive liar and conman.
If that’s what you look for in a leader then more fool you.
If that’s what you look for in a leader then more fool you.
Haha the best leader we’ve had so far bro only reason he’s hated and receives so much hate from the press/ fake news is because he can’t be bought and he’s exposing the rest of the pedo politicians/ celebrity’s for example Epstein was being protected and getting away with everything for years flights logs filled with politicians and celebrity’s but soon as trumps in office it all gets exposed
End of the day he’s done more than any recent president we’ve had You just get sheep who Believe all the bullshit fake news they get fed daily
End of the day he’s done more than any recent president we’ve had You just get sheep who Believe all the bullshit fake news they get fed daily
And if you know anything bout business and real life you’ll understand every billionaire pretty much pays zero tax that’s the benefit of providing jobs or homes just the way it is kid
Ahhaha and sexual predator it’s funny how’s all the fake claims came about only once he’s in office but he’s had money and been in public eye for most of his life don’t listen it all the shit buddy think for your self don’t be a sheep ;)
Ahhaha and sexual predator it’s funny how’s all the fake claims came about only once he’s in office but he’s had money and been in public eye for most of his life don’t listen it all the shit buddy think for your self don’t be a sheep ;)
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What else would you like Father Spliffmas to bring out of his sack?
A vaccine ffs
What else would you like Father Spliffmas to bring out of his sack?
Edibles? If so what kind?
Distillate carts? A mate imported a load from California, they are bang on but ain't really seen anyone offering them on here.
THC vape juice? Grabbed a few samples which i'm willing to ship off for some second and third and fourth opinions.
Thai? Cali? Hash?
THC enema? okay i'm fucking with you now but pretty sure some stoner genius has done this somewhere in the world. Hats off to the deviant
Let me know ma biggaz, gifts ahoy!
Distillate carts? A mate imported a load from California, they are bang on but ain't really seen anyone offering them on here.
THC vape juice? Grabbed a few samples which i'm willing to ship off for some second and third and fourth opinions.
Thai? Cali? Hash?
THC enema? okay i'm fucking with you now but pretty sure some stoner genius has done this somewhere in the world. Hats off to the deviant
Let me know ma biggaz, gifts ahoy!
A big old bag of Sinister Minister
If not possible some reasonably priced Cali would be nice
If not possible some reasonably priced Cali would be nice
A decent Thai would be good brother.
BTW Hans thank you for the Tahoe og (replacement for the animal cookies) . A banging bit of bud that helps no end with some sleep issues I have.
BTW Hans thank you for the Tahoe og (replacement for the animal cookies) . A banging bit of bud that helps no end with some sleep issues I have.
no worries mate glad that's doing you good. Will see about getting that thai in over next week or so
Yeah there’s quite the demand for Thai at the moment. Know a lot of people looking for some, me included :)
Yeah some thai would be good. Id also love to see some proper old school white widow land on the site but that’s my golden goose!
Other than that just keep bringing the fire mate. First seller page i check now. Brilliant stuff.
Other than that just keep bringing the fire mate. First seller page i check now. Brilliant stuff.
If you could get your hands on any of these , northern lights , grandaddy purple skywalker OG would be quality
If you could somehow get your hands on any grandaddy purple that'd be amazing, have been on the hunt for some for ages now but no joy yet!
Definitely keen on the carts, cali and the enema! but i think above all, i'd want a lifetime supply of the pink cookies lol!
was gutted when i saw that get re-listed and my budget for the week has gone i'm praying it's still there tomorrow night when i can order some, everything about that strain just syncs with my dna it's the perfect smoke for me!
oh also sample packs are something i'd be very keen on especially when there are so many strains on your menu!
Nice one Hans, oh yeah i saw you running to windsor again the other day you nutter
was gutted when i saw that get re-listed and my budget for the week has gone i'm praying it's still there tomorrow night when i can order some, everything about that strain just syncs with my dna it's the perfect smoke for me!
oh also sample packs are something i'd be very keen on especially when there are so many strains on your menu!
Nice one Hans, oh yeah i saw you running to windsor again the other day you nutter
Hi Hesh. . Same thing happened to me mate..didnt have the cash till today.and was gonna order the pink cookies again..but hey .was off the list Gutted also..super hans is bringing some fire to LB at the moment..fair to say..and also on the subject of super hans. Ive not had Stealth as good as His..6 fucking layers .bang on. Loads of other strains hans has got listed..which im sure are good!!!.but the pink cookies second to none..if its not Cali.its as good as..!!!:-) Jb
Fair play mate , delighted to c shipping to Ireland now, will hopefully order summit Thurs , looking forward to trying some of ur bud , hopefully something indica heavy lol
If you can get hold of some decent Thai or Jamaican, the old skool amongst us will be forever grateful! Thank you Father Spliffimouse x
THIS HAS BEEN PROVING WAY MORE DIFFICULT THAN I THOUGHT HOWEVER I WILL HAVE SOME LOWER GRADE STUFF FOR SALE IN THE NEW YEAR. HOPEFULLY THAT SHOULD SATE MY BIGGAZ :)
Well, it's been a shit year, so I'd like to request some old style weed that causes a massive fit of giggles!
We could all do with a laugh in these dark cold covid winter nights, so I'm sure it would sell well.
We could all do with a laugh in these dark cold covid winter nights, so I'm sure it would sell well.
Nice bit of Santa Sativa from dinafem would be a nice touch for chrimbo : ).
I prefer indicas but cooking Xmas dinner from the couch ain’t easy!
I prefer indicas but cooking Xmas dinner from the couch ain’t easy!
If you had some carts/edibles up I'd definitely give you a go Hans :)
Also any olives ? I've gone fucking mental for olives...
Also any olives ? I've gone fucking mental for olives...
All of the above would be great additions mate. Jokes aside I will to see how popular the enema is first :) and talking about gifts ahoy thank you so much for my gifts on my latest order they are very nice indeed and have got me thinking about next order ?
Will be setting my grow tent up later! Seeds will be here so hopfully, father spliffmas grows me some beautiful og kush and some beautiful northern light just before Christmas!!
Would love to get my hands on some more of that lovely Tahoe, I've been a (sort of) good boy this year honest!
Get some super hans hash in my man,somthing very strong and tasty,and yes defo edibles :)
if you ever get Dr grinspoon awful nugs so small but greatest thing I've ever tried, purple kush or some strawberry stardog
Running out tonight and want to give you my sweet, sweet, BTC. Will you be adding any Indicas today?
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{cannabis}
I knew it! Santa is a stoner!!
this is so comforting because in my culture we were taught he was a coke head bouncing chimney to chimney
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{cannabis}
I knew it! Santa is a stoner!!
this is so comforting because in my culture we were taught he was a coke head bouncing chimney to chimney
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What is American Freedom?
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What is American Freedom?
I know. It's a shit show in the USA for most things, and freedom,the american dream, home of the brave, most of that stuff is in the plumbing end of the toilet already.
But that's not what I'm talking about.
I'm an outsider here having spent most of my life outside of the USA but in many ways I feel strongly american. That's what gives me a basis for comparison of things like freedom. And why I say it's pretty fucking good, at least for immigrants and people that see through their eyes.
The difference is baggage, everyone that has moved here has left most of it at home. Parents, religion, class, reputation - this and more is deleted or at least rebooted; makes for a lot of freedom of thought, feeling and opportunity.
There's tons of high minded law written down by american governments but that all gets corrupted over time like anywhere else.
Generational stray kills the basic, immigrant's freedom too, especially when the pool of noobies gets smaller. But it's a slow, analog fade out, not the hot switch activated when law meets dollar.
There's still a perceptible amount of natural, "new country" freedom remaining, mostly because this stuff sucks even more in the older countries.
You could say "American Freedom" lives outside the USA as well, people that moves to a city with a different rule set have always experienced this, imagine arriving in Rome before they fucked that place up.
But that's not what I'm talking about.
I'm an outsider here having spent most of my life outside of the USA but in many ways I feel strongly american. That's what gives me a basis for comparison of things like freedom. And why I say it's pretty fucking good, at least for immigrants and people that see through their eyes.
The difference is baggage, everyone that has moved here has left most of it at home. Parents, religion, class, reputation - this and more is deleted or at least rebooted; makes for a lot of freedom of thought, feeling and opportunity.
There's tons of high minded law written down by american governments but that all gets corrupted over time like anywhere else.
Generational stray kills the basic, immigrant's freedom too, especially when the pool of noobies gets smaller. But it's a slow, analog fade out, not the hot switch activated when law meets dollar.
There's still a perceptible amount of natural, "new country" freedom remaining, mostly because this stuff sucks even more in the older countries.
You could say "American Freedom" lives outside the USA as well, people that moves to a city with a different rule set have always experienced this, imagine arriving in Rome before they fucked that place up.
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{R.I.P. MVP}
Irina Slavina 1973-2020
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Irina Slavina 1973-2020
A brave counter-force to oppression is lost. It will take many more brave people to make Russia free, Irina's story will help inspire this.
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doc holiday
yo biggz: android or ios?
Back and forth many times I gotta give it to Android, way more crypto evolution takes place there than the App Store.
Back and forth many times I gotta give it to Android, way more crypto evolution takes place there than the App Store.
Switched to the Pixel 4 XL after 10 years of iPhones. Keyboard is a bit better on iOS, in my experience, but everything else is better or not noticed on Android. The switch isn't that big of a deal unless you REALLY love iMessage.
I would like to let you know that you can personalise everything on android. Go Android :D
Android all day long mate, apple way to restricted and next best thing to everything costs. Stick with the little green man
Android because Googles voice recognition on a 100 dollar is better than Siri's most precious iPhone
Android purely because you can not effectively repair or tinker with an apple phone. Android really lets you get in there and tinker with the device, customize it, change it, whatever you can think of really. I love that.
Every device I have is Apple (for work) but i’d choose Android. Apple are ok but a bit restrictive. have a play with both and see which one you prefer.
I find IOS much easier to work with , once you get used to one of them , hard to make the switch
There is nothing with the "feel" of an apple. If that word resonates with you get the apple if it sounds like bullshit get android.
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Brigands, burqas, and bushy eyebrows: Central Asia and the Caucasus in Soviet cinema
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Brigands, burqas, and bushy eyebrows: Central Asia and the Caucasus in Soviet cinema
If I didn't lose you with eyebrows read on and get fresh perspective on the most mysterious parts of the planet.
https://www.reorientmag.com/2017/03/soviet-cinema
https://www.reorientmag.com/2017/03/soviet-cinema
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Everyone Killed By Police
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Everyone Killed By Police
It doesn't matter who was right, who was scared or who was dumb because this whole fucking idea that it is ever needed is beyond weakness.
I ask the cops to be smart and strong, you got a vest on take a bullet for everyone you get to shoot. It might sharpen your tactics is this were the budget and you'd get insane props instead of hate.
I ask the cops to be smart and strong, you got a vest on take a bullet for everyone you get to shoot. It might sharpen your tactics is this were the budget and you'd get insane props instead of hate.
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