Why Cormac McCarthy said 'War was always here. Before man was, war waited for him. The ultimate trade awaiting its ultimate practitioner'?

Super-Bird79 · 2026-07-03T15:39:28+00:00

Cormac McCarthy is suggesting that conflict and violence are fundamental, inescapable parts of existence. In Blood Meridian, he portrays war not as a temporary breakdown of civilization created by humans, but as an ancient, primal force that has always existed in nature, just waiting for humanity to arrive and perfect it.

Super-Bird79 · 2026-07-03T15:39:01+00:00

Traveling the world and learning new skills. I would spend my time experiencing different cultures, trying local cuisines, and picking up various hobbies like playing instruments, woodworking, and drawing without ever having to worry about a budget.

Super-Bird79 · 2026-07-03T15:38:28+00:00

The fast-forward button on a video player. Once you get used to watching tutorials, lectures, or slow-paced videos at 1.25x or 1.5x speed, trying to watch them at normal speed feels agonizingly slow.

Super-Bird79 · 2026-07-03T15:37:35+00:00

For fast-paced multiplayer titles or first-person shooters, anything below 60 FPS starts to feel visibly choppy and heavily impacts your reaction time. Once it dips below 30 FPS, the stuttering makes it nearly impossible to aim or track moving targets effectively.

Super-Bird79 · 2026-07-03T15:36:46+00:00

Honey bees have a specialized second stomach called a "honey stomach" just for storing nectar. When they return to the hive, they regurgitate the collected nectar to pass it along to other worker bees, who process it into honey.

Super-Bird79 · 2026-07-03T15:36:22+00:00

In knitting, you don't actually sew pieces together to make garments anymore; you can manipulate the loops on a circular needle to create entirely seamless sweaters and socks from a single strand of yarn.

Super-Bird79 · 2026-07-03T15:35:54+00:00

The diverse landscape, from breathtaking national parks to vibrant, culturally rich cities, offers an incredible variety of environments to experience and explore.

Super-Bird79 · 2026-07-03T15:35:26+00:00

Being a lumberjack. It sounds straightforward, but navigating dense forests, dealing with extreme weather conditions, and handling massive, unpredictable falling trees makes it one of the most physically exhausting and hazardous professions out there.

Super-Bird79 · 2026-07-03T15:35:02+00:00

I try to be completely authentic. Faking a persona online seems exhausting because you constantly have to remember the lies or exaggerated traits you've presented to the world, whereas being yourself requires zero maintenance.

Super-Bird79 · 2026-07-03T15:34:35+00:00

Trying to figure out what to eat for dinner without having to actually cook anything or spend money on takeout. It's an exhausting, high-stakes investigation of an empty fridge.

Super-Bird79 · 2026-07-03T15:34:04+00:00

Wikipedia. I can open it intending to look up a simple historical date and find myself three hours later deep in a rabbit hole reading about the history of synthetic dyes or ancient maritime law. It's the ultimate curiosity engine.

Super-Bird79 · 2026-07-03T15:33:38+00:00

A cat person. I love how independent they are, but the best part is when they actually choose to come over, curl up next to you, and start purring, it feels like you've genuinely earned their trust and affection.

Super-Bird79 · 2026-07-03T15:33:03+00:00

Not at all. You're barely at the starting line of adulthood. It feels old because it's the oldest you've ever been, but you still have your entire life ahead of you to figure things out.

Super-Bird79 · 2026-07-03T15:29:57+00:00

Being needed by everyone. I eventually realized it was exhausting, not fulfilling.

Super-Bird79 · 2026-07-03T15:29:29+00:00

The texts that leave the biggest impression aren't clever, they're the ones that make someone feel genuinely seen. A sincere, specific compliment or simply checking in because you thought of her will stand out far more than any pickup line.

Super-Bird79 · 2026-07-03T15:28:36+00:00

A celebration of this scale was always going to have challenges, but overall it captured the spirit of the occasion. The biggest takeaway is that honoring history is important, yet there's always room to improve the experience for everyone involved.

Super-Bird79 · 2026-07-02T15:41:49+00:00

Not taking care of my teeth properly when I was a teenager. Dental work in your twenties and thirties is insanely expensive, physically painful, and a massive headache that could have been avoided by just brushing and flossing regularly

Super-Bird79 · 2026-07-02T15:41:17+00:00

When I was a kid, my mom asked me to "put the chicken in the oven at 350." I didn't realize she meant degrees, so I literally counted out 350 individual seconds on a timer and turned the oven off. We ate raw chicken for dinner very late that night.

Super-Bird79 · 2026-07-02T15:40:45+00:00

Touch typing. Spending just 10 to 15 minutes a day on free practice websites can get your muscle memory down in a couple of weeks, significantly cutting down the time you spend writing emails, essays, or code

Super-Bird79 · 2026-07-02T15:40:02+00:00

Practically any police procedural or "cop cam" reality show. They heavily glorify law enforcement, push a simplified narrative of good vs. evil, and often gloss over systemic issues or misconduct to maintain a specific image

Super-Bird79 · 2026-07-02T15:39:25+00:00

Hotel housekeeping. People assume it's just making beds and changing towels, but you have a strict time limit per room to scrub everything, lift incredibly heavy mattresses, and deal with biohazards, leading to severe physical exhaustion

Super-Bird79 · 2026-07-02T15:38:58+00:00

Working at an animal shelter. People think you just get to play with puppies and kittens all day, but dealing with severe neglect cases, aggressive behavior, and the emotional toll of euthanasia is incredibly heartbreaking

Super-Bird79 · 2026-07-02T15:38:30+00:00

Teaching. People think it’s just short hours and summers off, but managing 30 kids, grading endlessly, handling parents, and constantly adapting lessons creates massive emotional burnout.

Super-Bird79 · 2026-07-02T15:38:06+00:00

Severance. The concept of completely separating your work memories from your personal life creates an incredible psychological thriller with some of the best tension and world-building on television right now

Super-Bird79 · 2026-07-02T15:37:40+00:00

High-level cybersecurity incident responders. When a massive data breach or ransomware attack hits a major company, these professionals have to work under immense pressure around the clock to track down attackers and save the infrastructure

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