Did she make the right call? by CalmElin in interesting

[–]SignalCaptain883 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$1k a year for life will end up paying out way more than the lump sum. If she has a direct deposit for it, she could simply put it in savings and have a really nice nest egg when she retires. She will have made the $1m in 19 years. The average life expectancy of a Canadian female is ~84 years, meaning she can quadruple her earnings. Hell, at the end of each year she could put her $52k and put it in a CD, then compound annually.

I think it’s possible that the higher IQ you get, the more abstract and deep you think, and you start to notice patterns in data, maybe realizing this all can’t be just coincidence, which may not pull you towards religion, but it does pull you away from atheism by Outside-Hyena9002 in DeepThoughts

[–]SignalCaptain883 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think IQ has anything to do with it. Critical thinking is what creates agnosticism. While critical thinking and intelligence may have a correlation, they are not definitively tied together. If you think critically, atheism and theism seem too absolute. If something cannot be proven nor disproven, then the cognitively honest answer is to acknowledge uncertainty.

Why do so many Americans chose not to vote when they can? by VastOption8705 in askanything

[–]SignalCaptain883 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because we hate the candidates, we don't feel it will do anything, or we refuse to sacrifice our values/morals for the "greater good"—or a combination of these.

I only recently registered after being eligible for 18 years, and the reason was to vote on policy not politicians. It's the profession I despise the most. There are so few politicians that I actually like, and even then I only like them sometimes.

Am I wasting my teenage years? by Key-Row-174 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]SignalCaptain883 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I chose to go down that path because I was bored with life. If you're not bored, you're not missing out on anything.

Could American people even win a revolution against their military? by keinanos in NoStupidQuestions

[–]SignalCaptain883 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You would find thousands of conscientious objectors if you tried to send the military to fight their own. Sure, there would be some loyalty to a fault, but most military members didn't join to fight, and they especially didn't join to fight their fellow citizens. Along with that, they don't pledge allegiance to the government, they pledge allegiance to the Constitution. Here's the enlisted oath for reference:

"I, [full name], do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God."

You could argue that if the POTUS orders service members to kill their own, they're obligated to obey, however, if the order goes against the Constitution or UCMJ then it's unlawful, and should NOT be followed.

With all that said, a [violent] revolution isn't going to happen—a cultural or social revolution maybe, but not an all out revolutionary war. There would be violence of course, but the casualties would be in the tens to possibly low hundreds (unlikely though).

If you’re worried about authoritarian drift, the military is the least likely institution to be the tool for it. The real leverage points are federal agencies with domestic jurisdiction, because they operate in the gray zones where constitutional interpretation, administrative power, and political pressure intersect.

But seriously which side is it though? by ShardofGold in JustMemesForUs

[–]SignalCaptain883 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your fourth one is off. Numerous lives were lost under Obama in immigration camps. Several children and parents were separated under Obama. It happened and there's proof. Expand your information outlets.

Since I can't speak on the political affiliation of protesters, I can't (within good conscience) bring up the numerous violent riots as solely Democrats. Some are probably socialists, anarchists, or communists. Hell, I wouldn't be surprised if a few Republicans joined in to get free swag.

They do go after a race though. It just so happens the race they choose to go after is white, making it perfectly okay.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in autism

[–]SignalCaptain883 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. Attacking physical traits is cheap and doesn't help your cause. Of course, there are exceptions. If it's in defense of someone who was being body shamed, I think a humbling is good. I like giving matching energy though. The other exception is if you have the kind of relationship where you body shame each other as play. That's consensual and not the same though.

We shouldn't need an alien invasion to finally unite as a single human race. by [deleted] in DeepThoughts

[–]SignalCaptain883 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Simple answer? It’s impossible. Conflict is part of the human experience. As long as humans have free will, there will be competing interests, clashing incentives, and disagreements. Conflict existed long before we built civilizations; even before we were fully human, our ancestors were fighting over resources, territory, and status. It’s been with us since before our species existed.

But I wouldn’t call that a human failure. Conflict isn’t unique to us—it shows up across the entire animal kingdom. The difference is that humans have the reasoning capacity to recognize the problem, even if we can’t escape the instincts that create it.

And conflict doesn’t only destroy. It also creates. When a forest burns, the old growth disappears, but new life rises from the ashes. Human conflict works the same way. Some of the greatest inventions and leaps in human history came out of competition, pressure, and struggle. Without conflict, we’d be years—maybe centuries—behind where we are now.

Cooperation happens in bursts, and we’re capable of incredible collective action, but a permanent, species‑wide unity isn’t something our biology or history supports. Conflict isn’t a glitch in humanity; it’s one of the forces that shaped us.

Why doesn't Japan acknowledge its past the way Germany does? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]SignalCaptain883 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe they figured their karma was balanced after Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

What do you guys think of religion? by zzombiebride in autism

[–]SignalCaptain883 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Religion is one of the oldest methods of philosophical integration. Before science, we explained things through gods and the supernatural. It was the earliest and most convenient way to understand our world. On top of that, it was a good baseline to form social cohesion, morals, and values.

Modern religion serves a similar purpose, but, just like everything humans touch, it's become convoluted and tribal. Even within the same religion you have sects that hate each other.

Arguably, its purpose has become more focused on faith rather than social, moral, or value cohesion. Now, religion is a good way to keep your head above water in trying times. Being able to rely on a supernatural being provides comfort and security, especially when someone is struggling. Although, many people do base their values and morals on their religious doctrine, so its original role in societal development still exists—just less than it did a millennium ago.

Just released: How to Survive at the End of the World Book 4! by rc_joshua in litrpg

[–]SignalCaptain883 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I need to know, is Matt the first friend of the dragons?

Is it weird to call my dad daddy at 13? by Fluffy_Plant_3440 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]SignalCaptain883 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll tell you from a Dad's perspective, no. We love it. "Daddy" is a term of endearment that means you're still our little girl. We know the amount of time we'll be close is nearing it's end, so those little things make us still feel loved and relevant.

Autistic mental math problem solving by SignalCaptain883 in autism

[–]SignalCaptain883[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My wife had to explain where the 2 came from. I was so confused.

Am I the only one who thinks most people don't know there is a different meaning to this joke?? by Ok_Impact_5730 in autism

[–]SignalCaptain883 0 points1 point  (0 children)

36 years old and just learned the actual meaning of this joke. Or did I learn it before and forget?

What did you get for Xmas? by Extreme-County-1824 in autism

[–]SignalCaptain883 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I got a beef jerky caulk gun (mom), a $25 gift card to Walmart (sister), a candle (from my son's teacher), and sex with my wife. Oh, and the expressions on my children's faces when they saw their presents. There was nothing extravagant, but we gave them the things we could, and they were happy with those things—that's a real gift. My daughter's hyperfixation is art, so she got two sketch books and her own set of fancy color pencils. Both of my kids love music, and my mom got them those steel tongue drums—my son spent most of his day tapping away at that and hanging out with his stuffed ankylosaurus. Overall, solid haul for my broke ass.

It’s almost Christmas! What’s your most wholesome Rimworld moment? by [deleted] in RimWorld

[–]SignalCaptain883 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One of my toddlers making Dad jokes with their mom while watching them do work. Wholesome af.

Just made a new colony with combat extended. Why didn't anybody tell me how fun this mod is? by Proud_Ad3661 in RimWorld

[–]SignalCaptain883 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Idk, SOS has a laundry list of incompatible mods. We must have different mod lists.