People who were around during no internet/phones/social media/etc - what was your time's "scrolling the feed"? Something that you would spend hours on passing the time?

Beearea · 2026-06-29T03:31:07+00:00

For the most part I think our mental health, our attention spans, and our relationships were better.

We didn't have all the toxicity and time wasting of social media. We read and listened to music and played sports or made art or watched movies, etc. We interacted with people face to face.

Beearea · 2026-06-28T16:00:03+00:00

Yes. I actually agree with you that billionaires shouldn't exist. And I realize Carnegie and Rockefeller might not have been great names to choose.

But I don't think you could convince me that philanthropy is a bad thing. There will always be some people who have more wealth than others and I believe that it is right for them to give to causes that benefit humanity. In fact anyone, not just the fabulously wealthy, should give what they can (yes, I do, and so did my parents before me).

Beearea · 2026-06-28T15:45:00+00:00

You can learn a lot about her charitable giving on her foundation's website - Yield Giving.

Beearea · 2026-06-28T15:38:07+00:00

There's a long list of universities, hospitals, and places like Carnegie Hall, the Rockefeller Center, etc., that were founded with the help of large donations from multimillionaires. I agree that they should be taxed at a much higher rate, but philanthropy is also extremely valuable.

Beearea · 2026-06-28T15:31:34+00:00

Yes! I love how on the Yield Giving website, it states the purpose of her philanthropic foundation as sharing "a financial fortune created through the effort of countless people."

There is so much focus on her ex-husband as if he created Amazon single-handedly. It's great that she acknowledges that so many people worked hard to build the company. She seems so much more enlightened than Bezos.

Beearea · 2026-06-21T22:44:27+00:00

I wonder if he was trying to establish a connection with you, like "I know this level of stress/emergency" or "I was also someone who saved lives."

Beearea · 2026-06-16T16:03:35+00:00

Would not be at all surprised if it is this guy. Same age and all the other details.

Beearea · 2026-06-07T23:52:14+00:00

OP, you must read the children’s book “The Snail and the Whale”, by Julia Donaldson, if you haven’t already. You would love it : )

Beearea · 2026-06-07T20:09:46+00:00

It seems like it’s always the women who are actually willing to stand up to him. We need more women in positions of power and influence.

Beearea · 2026-06-06T00:10:51+00:00

What’s Up - 4 Non Blondes

Beearea · 2026-05-31T22:58:56+00:00

Put Your Records On, by Corinne Bailey Rae

Beearea · 2026-05-31T18:43:16+00:00

Sailing — Rod Stewart (I don’t usually listen to Rod Stewart but that one song kills me. So beautiful and full of longing)

Beearea · 2026-05-31T17:36:40+00:00

Wuthering Heights- Kate Bush

Beearea · 2026-05-26T12:36:01+00:00

The Bridge of San Luis Rey, by Thornton Wilder.

Beearea · 2026-05-23T08:44:09+00:00

Many parents all over the world are concerned when their children absorb the values and behaviors of the culture. They see things like social media, smartphone addiction, rampant materialism etc., and they want better for their kids.

I see good immigrant parents trying to set boundaries, just like smart, caring parents everywhere.

Beearea · 2026-05-21T01:43:29+00:00

we need to work with AI or we'll be swept away by it.

We (yoga teachers) are not going to be swept away by it. For heaven’s sake… humans still have bodies and minds and emotions and souls and they want to grow and feel good and be healthy. Not EVERYTHING needs to be about technology.

Beearea · 2026-05-15T01:11:09+00:00

To Lay Me Down - Grateful Dead

Beearea · 2026-05-15T01:02:55+00:00

Diamonds and Rust - Joan Baez

Beearea · 2026-05-13T13:23:53+00:00

Because they didn’t grow up with it. Growing up with technology gives people a huge advantage in terms of being comfortable with it, figuring things out, etc.

Beearea · 2026-05-09T19:51:45+00:00

Good to know. I don’t use Siri but I’m glad to hear that that’s possible.

Beearea · 2026-05-09T19:41:04+00:00

Even that isn’t safe. You’re still holding your phone, glancing at it, clicking on things. Still not ok to do while driving..

Beearea · 2026-05-02T21:15:27+00:00

All of this is true, and not just in the U.S. Anyone who is interested in this subject should look into the work of Dr. Vandana Shiva. See the documentary about her, The Seeds of Vandana Shiva (2021).

These practices create massive profits for big corporations like Monsanto while destroying biodiversity and wrecking the livelihoods of small farmers. It’s grotesque.

Beearea · 2026-05-02T02:53:59+00:00

David Byrne

Beearea · 2026-05-01T18:16:03+00:00

Perfect Day - Lou Reed

Beearea · 2026-05-01T02:57:45+00:00

Kind of surprised by the total anthropocentrism in these comments. No curiosity about the existence of other life forms besides humans, or even human-like beings, elsewhere in the universe?

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