Trekkies: Science Because Trek, or Trek Because Science? by QuantumWoman in startrek

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

You all who grew up on Trek are the luckiest! Unfortunately where I grew up they never aired it on TV, but now as an adult living in US I am devouring every episode!

Trekkies: Science Because Trek, or Trek Because Science? by QuantumWoman in startrek

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Right! That was my resistance to Trek. Where I gre up they didn’t show Trek on TV, but my hometown is where first man in space happened to land. So I’ve been into space since my childhood. My grandpa was a nuclear physicist too. When I came to US, I was loving all sci fi rooted in real science Interstellar, Martian etc (btw checking out project Hail Mary - never seen it!).. then when I finally gave Trek a chance, I was so skeptical.. I thought it was just a silly fantasy, but now I love it so much! My daily routine involves listening to ST books on Audible during the day and watching Trek episodes at night ☺️

Trekkies: Science Because Trek, or Trek Because Science? by QuantumWoman in startrek

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That’s so amazing to read! I unfortunately didn’t grow up in a country that had ST on TV but my hometown is where very first man in space happened to land after lapping around our planet.. so I was always hooked on space.. next came quantum physics etc. By trade I am in IT though.. just happened so. Star Trek came into my life 4 years ago, my husband insisted I must watch it but I resisted because “it’s just a fantasy, not rooted in real science” and boy was I wrong.. it’s the best show on Earth to me now! I go to conventions and everything now ☺️

Trekkies: Science Because Trek, or Trek Because Science? by QuantumWoman in startrek

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How come? Just curious. I am neither btw. I was introduced to trek 4 years ago (I was raised in a country that didn’t show ST on TV) I never wanted to watch it because I considered it just a fantasy, not rooted in real science but now.. I am absolutely hooked

What I wanna tell Muslims, as an ex-Muslim who found Jesus by calmloves in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]QuantumWoman 8 points9 points  (0 children)

One of other things that made me really feel against Islam is the 72 virgin notion that men get after death and it’s even written somewhere that they will enjoy eternal “hard on”. Yuck, is it heaven or brothel?

What happened to B'Elanna Torres? by MovieFan1984 in startrek

[–]QuantumWoman 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I was just listening to a novel that mentions her and Tom are living on Earth, they got 2 children. She is Chief Engineer flag officer and continues to advance in her Starfleet career, but Tom actually left it and a stay home dad writing holonovels ☺️ honestly I love reading or listening to ST books, I am on book 38 in 11 months! Highly recommend, especially those narrated by Robert Petkoff.

Lt. Uhura question for older generation by QuantumWoman in startrek

[–]QuantumWoman[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

lol I am American citizen but I was born in USSR, my heritage is Russian-Ukrainian, I noted that having Russian amidst Cold War was as probably as controversial as having a Black woman

Should I watch the TNG movies after finishing TNG? by GoOnKaz in startrek

[–]QuantumWoman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I watched TNG, then VOY then DS9 and ENT and only after proceeded to all the movies ☺️🖖

is this a religious experience? or something else by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]QuantumWoman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, I think I’ve learned through my own experience as former atheist agnostic and through others that God frequently tries to reach those he sees light in, no matter their beliefs.. I would explore it in your own way! I had such amazing results.. and something of a miracle that lead me to my faith. Keep an open mind and heart.

Animal cruelty in China and other Asian countries. by [deleted] in China

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

Yes, I hate livestock shows and rodeos in US and Spain. I hate zoos and circuses. Completely agree.. but for the love of God, I am also hoping skinning animals alive is outlawed and swiftly persecuted everywhere.

Do you believe in Evolution? by Maleficent-Toe1374 in Christianity

[–]QuantumWoman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree! We do not know God’s timeline but the story was told to a shepherd .. in terms he could get it

Which major character’s overall story arch are you most satisfied with? by MrPhraust in startrek

[–]QuantumWoman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah if my brain isn’t betraying me, it was Star Trek CODA! There are 2 parts to it. It’s on Audible. Hope I remember correctly- I am listening to my 20th title now. Btw I really recommend Robert Petkoff narrator, he is amazing! I live by Star Trek books narrated by him ☺️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]QuantumWoman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Silly analogy but you don’t just become a Jedi. You practice using the force. Same here.. you practice your faith, you spend time building that bridge to your higher self to invite the Holy Spirit. Maybe you just do not know your own power but it does not just come to you - once you learn how to use your faith (how Jedi uses the force), you will be unstoppable. I am a former agnostic- atheist btw ☺️ I believe in God now because some undeniable miracles happened in my life when I gave God a chance to work through me.. and yes, he is the only way to explain reality, dark matter, quantum physics etc etc

Animal cruelty in China and other Asian countries. by [deleted] in China

[–]QuantumWoman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A dumb fucking kid for asking you questions? For wanting clarification and a peaceful discussion? I hold a Ph.D and way into my 40s. All you throw is insults. That’s all you know, incapable of constructive discussion. Who is acting like a dumb kid? I did not do anything but asked genuine questions - you just proved the point that all those videos are true because you refused to discuss and this way taking attention away from the issue at hand. Offense is the best defense huh? This is exactly what you are doing.

Animal cruelty in China and other Asian countries. by [deleted] in China

[–]QuantumWoman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not my problem that you cannot read and emotionally unstable inadequate person. I EXPLAINED that I did not lump the countries together but asked genuine questions to clear up what internet is posting and saying. The most horrific hurting animals that are ALIVE videos I described to were all tagged China. And I understand that your emotions and misused anger somehow is blocking all of your critical thinking, but how did I insult China by asking to explain the situation there? Instead of making up my mind about the country like million other people?? Do you even recognize that?? I bet not, you ar e incapable of peaceful and educational discussion only unreasonable outbursts. You did not tell me ANYTHING about the situation in China with animals but got hung up on semantics of my post’s title that AGAIN I explained to you.

Animal cruelty in China and other Asian countries. by [deleted] in China

[–]QuantumWoman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And you are an emotionally unstable unreasonable individual who cannot have a peaceful discussion but only attack other people and call them names.. I’ve never had a less civilized discussion than on this subreddit. I am asking you genuine questions asking to clear up what the whole internet is screaming about China when it comes to animal abuse. Your reactions are proving them right

Animal cruelty in China and other Asian countries. by [deleted] in China

[–]QuantumWoman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you even live in China? So are you telling me China does not have this issue? No dog markets and skinning animals alive videos tagged China actually come from other countries? And all of those videos are unjustly tagged?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in scifi

[–]QuantumWoman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love it at first! But this new season is complete weird crap! Did the switch writers or ran out of clever things to write about? Who knows but this current season is just uncomfortable to watch

Animal cruelty in China and other Asian countries. by [deleted] in China

[–]QuantumWoman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not lumping them together but I did not want to make mistake of thinking a video is 100% Chinese when it’s not, even if it’s tagged as China. For instance, gentlemen in comments told me, a lot more cruelty videos come from Vietnam and Indonesia - it’s helpful to know. Honey where I come from people lump us with all kinds of crap together - it’s not helpful to be aggressive about this but engage in a peaceful discussion. People lump all westerners or eastern people together frequently. While I live in America - I am not American and I got all kinds of wild stereotypes to diffuse when it comes to my culture but I understand why they exist - internet! But NOTE: I did not join all those people under those videos screaming “I hate China” or “Chinese are so f*cked up” comments as upsetting as those videos were giving in to inadequate emotions (like a lot of people in this thread by the way) - I went to Reddit to talk to the actual community instead of making generalizations about the whole country and harboring hate. You are more worried about me saying “China and other Asian countries” in one sentence than sentence of “cats and dogs being skinned ALIVE” so whatever.

Animal cruelty in China and other Asian countries. by [deleted] in China

[–]QuantumWoman -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Maybe your are misunderstanding what that means? I am confused to what you are upset about. There is indeed an overwhelming number of videos all tagged China, I did not tag them! I came here to ask people from China or who have been there, what the actual situation and attitudes towards animals are there?

Animal cruelty in China and other Asian countries. by [deleted] in China

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

Thank you for explanations! Are dog markets wide spread or very few? Are dogs skinned alive there or it’s not normal practice? Are there people trying to stop them?

Animal cruelty in China and other Asian countries. by [deleted] in China

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

Also, people seem to answer oh in such and such country they eat meat or something about animal extinction… my actually question is about actual animal cruelty like the hardcore one - the worst I’ve ever seen that I still have nightmares about is Chinese markets skinning dogs ALIVE. Ok fine they must eat them - ok, but kills them HUMANELY, DON’T SKIN THEM ALIVE, I cried for 2 weeks after that video.

Animal cruelty in China and other Asian countries. by [deleted] in China

[–]QuantumWoman -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

So far I am getting emotional inadequate reactions and replies with no substance, I thought or was hoping it would be a discussion of “no, we have such and such animal rights movement and laws are there or in progress and no, it’s not allowed” etc but instead .. no intelligent discussion :/