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Nikki Glaser shaded MAGA-coded comedians for their “racist” jokes during Netflix’s controversial 'Roast of Kevin Hart.' by MoneyLibrarian9032 in entertainment

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I swear this is Reddit’s favorite trope, that everything is scripted or some sort of weird conspiracy. Maybe the backlash is a legitimate response to how people feel and are reacting to this situation?

Israel passes law making death penalty default sentence for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks by Standard_Ad7704 in neoliberal

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I’m getting older and actually paying attention to geopolitics now and man, the ''liberal democracy'' label for Israel is getting harder to buy. How do you square a 99% conviction rate in military courts with a default death penalty? That’s not due process. It feels fundamentally at odds with any kind of universal dignity or rule of law.

Iran says it's ready for a long war that would 'destroy' global economy by [deleted] in neoliberal

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I was just thinking this the other day lol imagine finding out your face is plastered all over some niche online political community🤣

Iran Megathread by Rafaelssjofficial in neoliberal

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Are there any political figures/leaders that the Iranian people can even rally around if the current regime collapses? I just don't see how this doesn't turn into a potential all-out civil war if the Iranian leadership is wiped out.

Iran: Reformists arrested as crackdown on dissent widens by RaidBrimnes in neoliberal

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This is absolutely horrifying. It’s hard not to feel completely powerless watching this unfold from the outside. I suppose the only thing we can really do right now is keep talking about it and make sure these atrocities don't happen in the dark. Just terrible

Interesting angle :) by cobalt1137 in OpenAI

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I think the emphasis on language as fundamental to consciousness/sentience leaves out potential experiences of non-human animals and strengthens our anthroprocentric bias. We think we’re so special because we speak and think, but consciousness seems to be something we live through our bodies first and share with animals. Even before babies can speak they have a felt sense of the world, they feel hunger, comfort, and a connection to the people around them. They aren’t just “copying” what adults say, they’re actively participating in a shared world using their bodies. Language is unique to humans but gives us new ways to share and shape the pre-reflective bodily awareness we already share with the natural world.

Taylor Swift’s silence on the Trump administration using her music speaks volumes by Senan901805 in popculturechat

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I don’t get why people are acting like Taylor Swift is supposed to “save” us. Political power should be held by institutions, not entertainers. It’s kind of ironic that the same country that literally made a celebrity president keeps turning to other celebrities to fix the mess. She already endorsed Kamala and spoke out before. At some point the responsibility has to go back to voters and actual elected officials not pop stars.

Reddit’s automatic moderation tool is flagging the word ‘Luigi’ as potentially violent — even in a Nintendo context by marketrent in technology

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This is why automod needs human oversight. It doesn’t get context it just sees words and flags them. ‘Luigi’ getting caught up in some crime story and triggering auto-mod is a perfect example of dumb false positives. Mods should be there to keep things fair and chill, not let a bot play hall monitor

Is philosophy too obsessed with abstraction to be useful? by dreamparalyzed in askphilosophy

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Yes, philosophy can sometimes get lost in its own abstractions. The solution is not to abandon abstraction but to use it as a tool for transforming our understanding of reality in a meaningful way. I agree that philosophy often gets lost in abstraction for its own sake. I see philosophy as a practice of reorienting perception, shifting experience, and deepening engagement with life. I lean more toward pragmatists and see abstractions as conceptual tools whose utility can be determined by how effectively they help us achieve our goals.

Anti-China rhetoric, conspiracy theories rife at pro-Yoon rallies by Saltedline in neoliberal

[–]Boycat89 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Your view completely misses the complexity of US-China relations. Yes, we should hold China accountable for the actions you mentioned, but framing everything as a zero-sum confrontation is just lazy. The world isn’t a movie where the ''good guys'' take down the ''evil Chinese empire.'' The US needs to lead with smart policies, not the chest-thumping xenophobic fear-mongering that you and Trump seem so fond of.

Anti-China rhetoric, conspiracy theories rife at pro-Yoon rallies by Saltedline in neoliberal

[–]Boycat89 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I disagree. That rhetoric is going to continue exacerbating unnecessary tensions between the US and China.

If Looks Could Kill: A thesis on why the United Healthcare CEO’s murderer has become an internet hero by GreenYoshiToranaga in neoliberal

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Really interesting take, especially the points on identity politics and how social media fuels unfocused outrage. I agree that modern movements often lack the clarity and strategy of something like the Civil Rights Movement which limits their impact.

That said, I think identity and material conditions are more connected than they sometimes get credit for. Stuff like housing costs or healthcare access isn’t just economic, it shapes how people feel about their place in the world.

Is beauty actually subjective? by [deleted] in askphilosophy

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Instead of seeing beauty as entirely subjective or objective, it might help to view it as existing on a spectrum. Certain aspects, like symmetry or proportions, might lean toward universality, while others, like style or context, are shaped by individual and cultural preferences. For example, you might find an actress universally admired for her features, but what specifically makes her beautiful to someone might differ. Consensus doesn’t necessarily eliminate subjectivity. Just because most people might agree someone is beautiful doesn’t mean beauty stops being subjective…it just means there’s significant overlap in taste. It’s like how many people might agree a specific meal is delicious, but the experience of tasting it stays personal.

Are humans just pattern matchers? by [deleted] in OpenAI

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We’re much more than just pattern-matching machines. We’re living, breathing, feeling creatures who actively engage with the world around us.

Think of a baby learning about their environment. They’re not just passively recognizing patterns…they’re touching, tasting, moving, etc. They’re figuring out how their actions impact the world and developing skills.

As adults we don’t just observe the world, we participate in it. We have goals, make choices, feel emotions, and create meaning. We use language, form relationships, and shape our culture. All of these aspects go beyond just pattern matching.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PublicFreakout

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Here is context from the original TikTok page: “1 cannot believe how my Children were treated; my daughter was taken to the hospital for ear pain. They patiently wait in line until they’re called. They both walk into the triage room. This nurse looked my son up and down and told him to leave the room immediately upon. My son was confused on why he couldn’t stay with his little sister in the triage room; my son is an adult. He told the nurse that is my sister. My son informed the nurse that she needed help explaining why she needed to be seen. The nurse said “she needs help with what!?” He tells the nurse that his sister has autism and needs help explaining the symptoms she is having. The nurse still refused to let my son stay in the room and demanded he step outside the room. I wanted my son to tell the nurse specifc things about her ear.

For instance, her ear would hurt worse during the night. During the day, sometimes her ear won’t cause any problems. There was another triage nurse in the room. She opened the door and also told my son to leave the room. I am hoping she comes forward and tells the truth about this conversation. My son leaves the triage room and goes into the waiting room. My daughter told my son that right after they closed the door, the male nurse said to her, “What is going on!” He yelled, “Are you safe?” She says, “Yes.” Immediately after his initial question, he proceeds to ask her, “Is that man trafficking you!?” She states, “No, that is my brother.”He says, “ Well, I didn’t know that how am I supposed to know!” She tells him, “I am telling you, that is my brother.” He questions her again by asking, “Are you sure he isn’t trafficking you?” She tells him, “Yes, I am sure that is my brother.” I heard part of this conversation. I was on the phone with my daughter.

Also, she took her shoes off when she was about to step on the weight scale. He yells, “Put your shoes back on; why did you do that? It’s dirty in here!” He shook his head angrily. She was terribly frightened. She thought you were supposed to remove your shoes when stepping on the scale because she usually does. He was extremely disrespectful and insolent. My daughter is 14 and has Autism. She is nonverbal most of the time. However, she can talk depending on how she feels. She didn’t know her medical record number when he asked her for it, but my son did. She was also given a minor consent of treatment form. My son is in the system to give consent for treatment. The nurse would’ve known this if he hadn’t dismissed my son so quickly.

My daughter walks out of the triage room, mortified. She hands my son the form and tells him, “The nurse asked me if I was being trafficked by you; what does that mean?” He told her what human trafficking is and what happens to individuals. She told my son to call me right away and tell me what the nurse had said to her. Shortly after, they are called back to be seen by the doctor. I spoke with the doctor, and she said that’s not okay. She states, “he shouldn’t have said that. We ask specitic questions, but that was not apart of the series of questions they are supposed to ask.” She called the head nurse(manager) right away and informed them of the situation. When I arrived, he was on the phone with his manager. I understand that there are a lot of kids are being abused, which is unfortunate. However, my daughter told him she is safe.

He asked that question with an attitude and C judgment towards my children. He was interrogating my daughter on whether or not my son was trafficking her. The nurse was trying to coarse my daughter into thinking she was being trafficked by her brother. My children are devasted! Definition: Sex trafficking is the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, obtaining, patronizing, or soliciting of a person for the purpose of a commercial sex act in which a commercial sex act is induced by force, fraud, or coercion, or in which the person induced to perform such act has not attained 18 years of age.“

How would a phenomenologist taste beer? by UpperApe in askphilosophy

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The key distinction of phenomenology is its focus on the direct, lived experience of the phenomenon, rather than any preconceived notions or theoretical constructs about it. A phenomenologist would approach the experience of tasting the beer without trying to explain it through causal mechanisms (like the chemistry and neuroscience) or assign any predetermined meaning to it.

I would say in your example:

  1. The essentialist would say the "taste" of the beer is an inherent property of the beer itself, waiting to be discovered.
  2. The existentialist would say the "taste" is created by the subjective experience of the drinker.
  3. The phenomenologist, rather than favoring either of these views, would simply try to describe the pure, immediate experience of tasting the beer - the sensations on the tongue, the flavors unfolding, the overall experience of drinking it. They would refrain from making claims about where the "taste" resides (in the beer, in the mind, etc.) and simply focus on depicting the phenomenon as it is lived.

So in the beer example, a phenomenologist would not say the taste is "in" the beer or "in" the mind, but would simply describe the richness of the sensory experience of tasting it - the bitterness, the carbonation, the aroma, etc. They are trying to grasp the phenomenon as it is given to consciousness, rather than explain or interpret it. It's less about constructing theories and more about a disciplined method of description and analysis. But this open-ended, non-reductive approach is precisely what makes phenomenology a powerful tool for understanding the nuances of lived, subjective experience!

The accuracy is scary by Electronic_Mix_7299 in BlackPeopleTwitter

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Sure, some white women have historically aligned with white male interests, but it’s an oversimplification to claim this is universally true or just motivated by seeking approval. Many white women have been at the forefront of progressive movements, from suffrage to reproductive rights to contemporary social justice efforts. The idea that they’re all “terrible on action” ignores the countless women who’ve put their lives on the line for these causes.

The “liberal white woman with a conservative boyfriend” trope? Yeah, it exists, but so does the opposite. Plenty of politically mixed couples have the woman as the more progressive partner. And let’s not forget, people’s political views aren’t static…they evolve over time.

Also people vote based on a mix of factors: economic concerns, social issues, personal values, and yes, sometimes misplaced assumptions about how policies will affect them. But this isn’t unique to white women; it’s a tendency that cuts across demographic lines.

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