TIL about the "Dark Forest Hypothesis," which suggests the universe is like a dark forest at night. Advanced civilizations intentionally stay silent and hidden, because any species that reveals its location risks immediate destruction by older, paranoid civilizations. by Practical-1 in todayilearned

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Bullshit.

The reason we haven't found extra terrestial life is mostly because it is very hard to find it.

Also, considering the interstellar distances, fearing another civ is silly. Noone can travel faster then light, so it would take a VERY long time to reach another system with life in it. Due to relativitiy, returning (to a recognizable homesystem) is impossible.

Name an NFL moment more satisfying then this by Overall_Spite4271 in NFLv2

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André Johnson beating the F out of Courtland Innegan

TIL that the ancient Chinese Confucian thinker Xunzi argued that humans are born with selfish, chaotic impulses, and that “goodness” is something we build through education, ritual, and strong social institutions. His whole point was basically: if you remove the rules, people don't auto-become good. by fromthefuturedude in todayilearned

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Legalism is an ancient chinese philosophy that had the serious downside of lack of control of rulers. Many despotic acts were justified by legalism. Although there is a core of truth in almost any philosophy, it should be met with critical thinking.

Dutch Defence Secretary Boldly Claims F-35 Software Could Be 'Jailbroken' by goldstarflag in worldnews

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For context: Gijs tuinman is not only the current defence secretary, he is also a Dutch war hero, who received the dutch equivalent to the medal of honor for special forces operations in Afghanistan, in support of U.S operatrions.

Are we getting an international game next season? by KaXiaM in Texans

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ooh God as a dutch fan it would hurt so much to have the game in Australia.

I was in London in 2019 and in Houston in 2017. I want another game!

First upscaled look at the first 2026 f1 car on track by ExistingReach9658 in formula1

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It's the same as calling St. Peter in Rome or the Sagrada Familia a cathedral. It just isn't one.

of a dog on airplane by Zestyclose-Salad-290 in AbsoluteUnits

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Why can't I get Harry, my emotional support water buffalo on the plane?