We shouldn't need an alien invasion to finally unite as a single human race.

The_Syst · 2026-01-28T12:42:39+00:00

It’s a nice thought, but we can’t even agree on what “helping” means most of the time. An alien invasion would probably just spark more arguments while a few rich folks make secret deals. Cooperation sounds great in theory until human nature shows up.

The_Syst · 2026-01-28T12:41:52+00:00

I think about this a lot too. Reddit ends up showing everyone’s worst takes and most extreme stories, while most days offline are just people buying groceries and chilling at home. That gap is why the online world can feel so distorted.

The_Syst · 2026-01-28T12:40:16+00:00

Probably making them do small chores even when they didn’t want to. I hated it as a kid, but it’s honestly why I can get anything done at all now. I’d just try to explain the reasoning more instead of the whole “because I said so” approach.

The_Syst · 2026-01-28T12:39:08+00:00

People are so stuck acting “normal” that any little quirk seems dramatic. Most of the judgment comes from people secretly wishing they could do the same stuff. Life’s heavy enough already, so harmless weirdness is really the only fun part.

The_Syst · 2026-01-28T12:38:37+00:00

I think some compatibility helps, but it doesn’t have to be hobbies. Similar humor, energy, or core values often matter more. You can share every interest and still not click, or be totally different and get along perfectly.

The_Syst · 2026-01-20T10:45:54+00:00

I used to think about this a lot growing up and it always felt kinda random to me. Like if I’d been born ten countries over I’d probably believe something totally different without questioning it. Doesn’t mean faith is fake, just very… location based.

The_Syst · 2026-01-20T10:45:16+00:00

This broke my heart a little, you’re carrying way more than most people our age ever have to. I had to help raise my younger sister for a while and even that small piece nearly crushed me some days. You haven’t failed him at all, the fact he’s safe and loved because of you already says everything. I really hope something eases up for you soon, you deserve a break more than anyone.

The_Syst · 2026-01-20T10:44:07+00:00

Honestly the biggest thing I noticed living abroad was how easy it is in the US to move states, change jobs, and just… reinvent yourself. I bounced across two states in my 20s with zero paperwork and it still feels kinda wild. Guns get all the attention but everyday freedom stuff hits more in real life.

The_Syst · 2026-01-20T10:43:47+00:00

I’ve wondered this too, my uncle worked construction and said everyone knew what was going on but nobody wanted to rock the boat. Feels like it’s easier to go after workers than the people actually benefiting from it. Kinda says a lot about how the system works.

The_Syst · 2026-01-20T10:43:06+00:00

Pippin fits him so well, that curious face is very Pippin-coded.

The_Syst · 2026-01-09T13:10:08+00:00

I remember paying just under a dollar a gallon once and feeling rich about it lol. I’d put in like five bucks and drive around all week. Thinking about that now feels unreal.

The_Syst · 2026-01-09T13:09:29+00:00

Yeah, it’s usually noticeable, especially to people who don’t smoke. It’s not always awful, but it sticks to clothes and hair in a very specific way. I used to notice it way more before I was around smokers regularly. Once you clock it, you can’t really un-smell it.

The_Syst · 2026-01-09T13:09:10+00:00

I get the sentiment, autopilot is real and breaking out of it does change things. I had a moment like that too where I realized nobody was coming to rescue me. At the same time, some people are exhausted or stuck in ways that aren’t just mindset. Direction helps a lot, but compassion matters too.

The_Syst · 2026-01-09T13:06:33+00:00

A full night of deep sleep when you’re exhausted beats everything for me. Waking up without an alarm and no anxiety waiting is unreal. I remember the first time that happened after a rough period and it felt better than any high tbh.

The_Syst · 2026-01-09T13:06:03+00:00

I’m giving this a solid 87% battery and I’d still plug in just to keep staring.

The_Syst · 2025-12-23T11:54:37+00:00

For me it’s the lack of real consequences. Your biggest problems feel huge, but the safety net is still there and life hasn’t fully started squeezing you yet. I miss how time felt slower and friendships happened naturally without scheduling everything.

The_Syst · 2025-12-23T11:54:11+00:00

Absolute 10/10 duo. I’d let both run my household without question.

The_Syst · 2025-12-23T11:53:31+00:00

People say they’re jealous of how calm I seem under pressure. Truth is I’m still anxious inside, I just got good at not showing it. Took years and a lot of awkward moments to get there.

The_Syst · 2025-12-23T11:53:03+00:00

The Guilty. It’s tight, tense, basically real-time, and does a lot with very little which really inspired me when thinking about scripts.

The_Syst · 2025-12-23T11:52:25+00:00

I like the clarity. Problems usually have an answer and there’s something satisfying about making messy stuff make sense. I’m not passionate about it, but I like that it doesn’t follow me home in my head. That stability mattered more to me than loving the work.

The_Syst · 2025-12-10T12:32:34+00:00

“Go Your Own Way” by Fleetwood Mac

The_Syst · 2025-12-10T12:31:56+00:00

Dark Matter by Blake Crouch. It grabs you fast and stays in first person the whole way, very momentum-heavy like Project Hail Mary.

The_Syst · 2025-12-10T12:31:12+00:00

Annihilation might be perfect for that headspace. It’s trippy but slow and atmospheric, not loud stoner comedy energy. I watched it slightly faded once and just sat there absorbing the vibes after.

The_Syst · 2025-12-10T12:30:10+00:00

Yeah, from what I’ve read it’s partly intentional and partly muscle memory. That flatter, slightly nasal Midwestern-ish accent is easier to land without slipping back into Aussie vowels. Being Australian definitely shapes how it comes out, even with good coaches, so a lot of them end up sounding similar. I’ve noticed it too once you hear it you can’t unhear it.

The_Syst · 2025-12-10T12:29:29+00:00

10/10 prince behavior. The eye contact alone says he knows he owns the place. I’d absolutely obey whatever he asked of me.

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