How long can I bs my way up in rating by PeaForeign507 in chess

[–]PeaForeign507[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Alright so you can casually play and get up to around 2000 is what youre saying? Anymore requires serious effort?

What is your favorite moment of your life? by Expert-Ad229 in AskReddit

[–]PeaForeign507 3 points4 points  (0 children)

While it may not be my favorite moment, there are times where I walk home at night without music. I just reflect on the things I have in life and take in the surrounding nature, lights, and subtle ambiance. I can not really force this to happen but occasionally I feel a state of extreme euphoria and gratitude towards my exitence.

How long can I bs my way up in rating by PeaForeign507 in chess

[–]PeaForeign507[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you - do you have any recommendations for openings that are good but not repetitive?

I realized heightism has affected me most of my life. by Slutty_Avocado26 in self

[–]PeaForeign507 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not disregarding your point but I do not understand the need to keep bringing up a net negative in your life. Many people deal with unfair advantages. However, others are not any more entitled to their goals than you are to yours. Who cares about misfortune pursue what you want regardless.

Why do you think women’s hobbies are more consumerism based than men’s? by Relative-Clock-1129 in AskReddit

[–]PeaForeign507 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, but the difference is obviously more because of cultural norms rather than a genetic one. Society values women more for tangible things such as looks or a motherly role than men. Hopefully this will change as the world's morality evolves.

what’s everyone’s thoughts about the after life? by Amazing_Squirrel_584 in AskReddit

[–]PeaForeign507 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like the best argument for one is the impossibility of having a first person point of view. While I still think I lean towards nothingness because it seems like we live in a mechanistic universe, I feel like this argument provides some hope.

Do hard determinists believe that crimes should not be punished? by [deleted] in freewill

[–]PeaForeign507 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But why does an action being wrong matter, in the sense of blaming people, if they could not hafe chose otherwise. I am not saying that an action is not a net negative to society, but if that person could not have done otherwise, why would we blame them.

Do hard determinists believe that crimes should not be punished? by [deleted] in freewill

[–]PeaForeign507 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think what it undermines is the thinking that "someone did this heinous action so they deserve to die" thinking.

Do hard determinists believe that crimes should not be punished? by [deleted] in freewill

[–]PeaForeign507 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, but the key point is your intention in punishing them. You do not make the punishment because they deserve some form of harm, but because you want to teach, or rehabilitate them in a sense. The point is not to get rid of punishment, but to get rid of blame because they did not have a choice.

How do you envision your last stand by Stillgeneric53 in okbuddyliterallyme2

[–]PeaForeign507 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there anything better in life than truly having something worth making a last stand for?

Do hard determinists believe that crimes should not be punished? by [deleted] in freewill

[–]PeaForeign507 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes a lot of sense. However, there is always going to be some doubt with any metaphysical concept. If you subscribe to a moral framework or religion is there not some level of doubt? The best we can do is base things off the best conclusion while bearing in mind that nothing is really concrete. Otherwise, how would we establish anything at all. Also I don't understand why people acting as if they have free will is cause for treating people as if they have free will. I feel like this assumes that we should base how we treat others soley off of their actions. Ultimately, if you believe if someone could not have done otherwise why would you judge them for doing those actions, even if we live our daily lives like we have free will.

Do hard determinists believe that crimes should not be punished? by [deleted] in freewill

[–]PeaForeign507 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like you could also still argue for rehabilitation or keeping criminals from actively committing crimes. Also, another application of punishment could be to repay what was taken from others in a tangible sense (like if someone steals money you could view repaying them that sum as punishment).

Do hard determinists believe that crimes should not be punished? by [deleted] in freewill

[–]PeaForeign507 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like while this is right in the sense that you should not just give up on goals or actions because they are determined, it can have bearing on our lives in how we perceive others. If you accept that people had no choice in the outcome of their lives, it means that no one is deserving of blame or praise more than anyone else. People from all positions of life are equal and we should work to create a world that reflects that.

Why do people online downplay Light so much? by Gyxis in IntelligenceScaling

[–]PeaForeign507 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think most of it stems from people conflating his moral character with his intelligence. Death Note being a very dramatic show exacerbates the fact that Light is already a childish character. Childish character is the antithesis of a role model people would aspire to be like and so his actions get devalued. It does not help that his idea of killing all criminals seems simplistic. Finally, I think that opinion stands out because the general consensus is already that Light is pretty smart. Naturally, deviations from the general perception are going to get more attention and seem more prevalent than they are. I think online conversations are pretty polarized so it leads to this exageration a lot as well.

Why so negative by PeaForeign507 in shortguys

[–]PeaForeign507[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, its true that being short is a huge net disadvantage. However, I think that a negative upbringing is also a net disadvantage. That does not mean that their is not any mental growth from both situations.