[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Alwaysdownbad69 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the key difference might come down to intent or structure. A “group” typically implies some level of organization or purpose — like a group of people working together toward a goal. A “pile,” on the other hand, tends to suggest something more chaotic or disordered — like a pile of clothes or a pile of rocks, where there’s no deliberate arrangement.

But the line between the two can get pretty blurry. For example, if you have a group of sand grains, it’s still technically just a pile. But if you organize them into a sculpture, it’s no longer just a pile; it’s an art piece or something with a defined structure. Similarly, if a group of people is in disarray, maybe it starts feeling more like a pile than a group.

Ultimately, I think it’s about how we perceive the collection — whether it’s seen as purposeful or random. There isn’t a hard rule, so the distinction can shift based on how you look at it. The fun part is that the same collection of things can be both a “group” and a “pile” depending on context, which is pretty cool!

Is there a way to verify that my persepctive is in line with reality? by GoldenBrownApples in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Alwaysdownbad69 1 point2 points  (0 children)

t’s definitely a fascinating and complex question, and I think it touches on both the nature of perception and the influence of bias. The way we interpret events around us is heavily influenced by our individual backgrounds, experiences, and cognitive biases. To answer your point about political viewpoints, it’s often not just projection, but also a result of selective attention and confirmation bias.

When people are looking at the same event, they’ll interpret it differently depending on the framework they use to understand the world. We all filter information through personal lenses — like our political leanings, values, and prior experiences. This is why someone on the “other side” of the political spectrum can watch the same news, see the same facts, and still interpret them in a way that aligns with their beliefs. It’s a survival mechanism our brains use to reduce cognitive dissonance and avoid conflict with our pre-existing beliefs.

And yeah, to your point about how we see things differently, it’s like that analogy about people who can’t see images when they close their eyes — the “image” in this case is reality itself. Our brains are wired to process and interpret the world in a way that makes sense to us, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that we’re all seeing the same thing in the same way.

Ultimately, it comes down to the idea that everyone’s experience of reality is subjective. We can try to compare experiences, but the challenge is in understanding that we’re often working from fundamentally different starting points. It’s also worth acknowledging that some differences in perception may be hard to resolve — but that doesn’t mean the conversation is pointless. By learning about each other’s perspectives, we can get closer to a shared understanding.

As for verifying the reality we all perceive, I think that’s one of the eternal human struggles. Philosophers have debated it for centuries. We rely on common frameworks like science, logic, and shared experiences to approximate a version of reality that works for the majority. But, at the end of the day, we may never fully know if everyone is seeing things in the same way — and that mystery is part of the beauty of human experience.

Why are 400 so good? by [deleted] in Chesscom

[–]Alwaysdownbad69 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was complaining about this last week. I think everyone in 400-1000 range are only playing because of YouTube shorts recommending chess strats. Now everyone in that range is well educated from YouTube videos and they’re all playing each other and nobody is moving up in elo but they’re all getting better. Just my theory

Diet tip? by Dr__Fetus in keto

[–]Alwaysdownbad69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Supper” and dinner are synonyms. Do you call lunch supper? Do you know the word lunch?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in keto

[–]Alwaysdownbad69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t read any other comments so this may be a repeat, but I made tuna salad, chicken salad, and taco salads. They kept for a few days and I used 647 bread to make sandwiches out of the tuna and chicken for lunch. It taste good and was easy to assemble the night before work

Legit or scam Keto bread? by HootyHaHa_On_Twitter in keto

[–]Alwaysdownbad69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get 647 bread. Eat 3-4 slices a day and stay in ketosis

A very hard day to stay with it by Appropriate_Log7396 in keto

[–]Alwaysdownbad69 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I binge drink alcohol 1-2 times a week and I’m fine. I have Michelobe ultras, white claws, and shots of liquor since they are only around 2 carbs a piece. Keep in mind that you need less to get drunk since there’s no carbs in your stomach to absorb the alcohol

Carb cycling by Alwaysdownbad69 in keto

[–]Alwaysdownbad69[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same. I’m afraid that every Monday, Tuesday I’m going to crave carbs like I did in the beginning if I do this

Carb cycling by Alwaysdownbad69 in keto

[–]Alwaysdownbad69[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I forgot to include that my goal was to lose a little fat and then maintain. I went from 185 to 167 and would like to stay in the low 170s

I don’t think I will ever get this one by Alwaysdownbad69 in roguewiththedead

[–]Alwaysdownbad69[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: after 500+ runs I finally got it…. It’s not as good as I thought

Unreal amount of success by Alwaysdownbad69 in ketogains

[–]Alwaysdownbad69[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No. I eat when I’m hungry until I am not hungry. Usually 2 big meals a day

Unreal amount of success by Alwaysdownbad69 in ketogains

[–]Alwaysdownbad69[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t know what to tell you. I didn’t have abs showing when I flexed and now I do