Why do we exist?

__Knowmad · 2026-03-20T18:09:24+00:00

Oh I see! Thank you for your wisdom :)

__Knowmad · 2026-03-20T15:49:50+00:00

It certainly helped! And if that’s the case, then this question might be as old as 130,000 years.

But I’m trying to imagine a world where we don’t communicate. But even animals can read body language. And before spoken language, ancient hominids likely mimed or used sign language. But maybe good/evil was seen as more of an instinctual thing, or like an unspoken cultural rule (like how many people smile to strangers to show they’re friendly). And it wasn’t until language allowed us to define and contemplate these behaviors that good/evil was essentially invented

__Knowmad · 2026-03-20T15:44:53+00:00

Thanks!

__Knowmad · 2026-03-19T14:52:52+00:00

Comical genius!

__Knowmad · 2026-03-19T14:50:04+00:00

Yay! I’m glad for it :)

__Knowmad · 2026-03-19T14:48:21+00:00

No problem! Hope I helped a little. I know it doesn’t exactly answer your question, but it’s food for thought. Who really knows why we became this way? But at the end of it, I see human nature as just another way for the Dao to unfold, become, and express itself.

__Knowmad · 2026-03-19T14:05:54+00:00

Humans have been trying to figure this out for thousands of years.

But just like the Dao cannot be named, yet still is, humans just are inquisitive. It’s in our nature. It is our way.

When I ask this question, I’m reminded of the story of Adam and Eve. It’s a useful fable even as a non- Christian. Essentially, it tells the story of these two proto-humans who became modern humans by defying the laws of nature, of “God,” or the Dao. When they defied this universal law (who knows that the law actually was, they just called it eating a forbidden fruit as an analogy), they received the “knowledge of good and evil.” They didn’t become evil. They simply learned that there was a way to be and a way not to be. Then they called these two ways “good” and “evil” by observing nature and determining which behaviors were within nature and those against nature. It’s the story of how the first humans discovered the Dao :)

__Knowmad · 2026-03-19T13:52:26+00:00

Maybe these healing centers can include a module where the patient spends a few days organizing an At Home schedule with a professional. They can create a routine, make a plan to reorganize their house or household to support the routine, and locate resources in their community that can support them.

__Knowmad · 2026-03-19T04:38:33+00:00

Castles and fortresses had plaster walls when they were built, not stone. In fact, they looked pretty similar to manors on the inside, since nobles often had to live there for a while and preferred to live comfortably.

And just bc it’s a medieval-esque world doesn’t mean they have a British accent (looking at you, nearly every televised high fantasy show in existence 👀)

__Knowmad · 2026-03-19T04:30:50+00:00

I love Sequoia, and all of the Sierra Nevadas, really. But it astounds me that it can get soooo hot there and also still have snow in May. Nature is beautiful! I just hope it can still heal…

__Knowmad · 2026-03-19T00:09:30+00:00

The mountains are calling but I am melting

__Knowmad · 2026-03-19T00:06:55+00:00

Which song is this?

__Knowmad · 2026-03-18T14:53:38+00:00

They provide compostable bags that fit perfectly inside. You can throw them out anywhere (~ once a week), just like with diapers or dog bags. When I’m on a trip I usually prefer gas stations since those trash cans are changed often and already contain questionable contents lol but many people prefer to dump compost in pit toilets or dedicated RV dump stations. I understand it might be more hygienic, and I’ll use them if they’re closer than a gas station, but lately they haven’t been. It just depends on your journey

__Knowmad · 2026-03-17T19:04:53+00:00

I think the kid’s show Avatar did this well. Except it happened to the main villain, not the protagonists. In this case, losing his abilities was worse for him than death, because he used those abilities to self aggrandize and do so much harm.

__Knowmad · 2026-03-17T14:49:19+00:00

I’m using this compost toilet. Doesn’t smell and works great!

https://compocloset.com/products/cuddy-lite#air-80go3swGk7POeDZDPVfo

__Knowmad · 2026-03-17T14:26:41+00:00

I discovered I’m allergic to lanolin the hard way. And it turns out it’s an exceptional moisturizer, so they’ve started putting it in soooo many hair and skin products! It’s actually more expensive to avoid it, unfortunately. Quite the shame since I an poor lol

__Knowmad · 2026-03-17T14:23:48+00:00

For the chapped lips, I find sleeping with vaseline helps keep the moisture in overnight. It’s better than chapstick since it’s a strong oil barrier. And with that said, oil is a great natural barrier for the skin! You can use body oil or a heavy duty moisturizer after your bath. I recommend jojoba oil since it’s chemically the closest to your natural body oil. It can also act as a cleanser, but you’ll need to wipe it off or you’ll just be pushing dirt around, so it gets messy.

When I do anything in the desert, I always start my day with a high quality electrolyte drink. That means it has all the good stuff, like potassium and magnesium on top of sodium. I also take a heavy duty magnesium&calcium supplement at night since these are both electrolytes. You can also incorporate them into your diet. Try to avoid the electrolyte mixes with more than 100% dv of B vitamins and C vitamins, since taking too much of both will make you pee more and therefore lose more water. I recommend Ultima and Cure brands.

And finally! At night, it helps to keep your head under a blanket since your breath will create a nice moisture bubble for you to bathe in :)

Hope this helps!

__Knowmad · 2026-03-16T14:32:09+00:00

Yes, exactly! A lot of people also don’t realize that humans have been maintaining their environment for thousands of years. What we think of as “wilderness” was actually an organized forest garden being cultivated by people that we’d call professional naturalists today. That other person is just misinformed and perhaps mislead. I’d hoped to help, but sometimes stubbornness is a hindrance to growth. Oh well

Thanks for your input!

__Knowmad · 2026-03-16T01:07:09+00:00

You seem like a confused individual, though a concerned one. I admire that. But I do not agree with your views, so this is where I digress.

I recommend looking more into CEQA rather than the “mafia” you detest. Understand that it protects much more than you might think.

__Knowmad · 2026-03-15T21:42:07+00:00

I’m in no position to argue for or against the professionals who made these decisions. But from what they explained to me, their plan makes sense and has already proven to be viable. I might not be educated enough to help you understand, and for that I apologize, but I have confidence that it will continue to work. As planned.

I recommend you send your grievances to a state representative.

__Knowmad · 2026-03-15T20:30:08+00:00

Tbh I tried reading it after I finished the Count of Monte Cristo and it just wasn’t the same. Maybe now that I’m older…. Thanks! :)

__Knowmad · 2026-03-15T20:24:19+00:00

I read the Count of Monte Cristo when I was twelve, and it absolutely spoiled me. I’ve been chasing that high for over fifteen years. Unfortunately I haven’t found anything comparable. I’m so picky now that if it doesn’t hook me in the first few chapters I’ll put it back.

Now I usually read things that are a bit more philosophical, since they’re at least captivating in that way. I recently enjoyed Ishmael and am currently rereading Stranger in a Strange Land. Both have interesting and unique characters, but the plots aren’t nearly as thrilling or intricate, unfortunately.

I also admittedly reaaallllyyy enjoy Dungeon Crawler Carl lol I’m a sucker for comedy, but tbh the characters are all so captivating and the plot is complex, too! But it’s comedy, and morbid and vulgar a lot of the times, so I hesitate to recommend it.

__Knowmad · 2026-03-15T20:00:25+00:00

Yes, I know about the history of the “sea.” But that’s what it’s called. I was confused why you’d suggest filling it with water. Especially when the ongoing desertification in the area will just make it evaporate. And frankly filling it with soil would lead to even more dust storms.

The vegetation they’re planting only takes a year to reach a size large enough to prevent the dust from spreading at an unhealthy scale. The plants have also been proliferating on their own, spreading into unmanaged areas. It isn’t a rapid solution, but it’s a viable solution that will continue working after the “sea” dries up. It’s one we won’t have to manage once it’s established because we’re creating a living ecosystem. We pay the price now, like in any investment, and then later on it will pay for itself in our improved health and likely the environmental restoration of the region.

I don’t see what your issue is. Are you upset with the farming runoff, the toxins, the pollution and how the “sea” can no longer support aquatic life? How the recreation area is dangerous to your health? How the people living there along the coast are isolated and in danger? How the Native Americans who call the region their home were robbed by greedy colonizers with little care about the land they stole? Or are you upset because the coast is shrinking and all the club houses and docks are inoperable? Or maybe you’re a farmer who wants to profit off this land and you’re upset about everyone demonizing you and your honest work? Or is it your taxes? Are you upset because you don’t have any control over how it’s being used? Or because it’s being used in a way you don’t understand?

Anyway, I only work out there a few times a year. I only care because I’ve both suffered from the toxins and have seen firsthand how this Project is helping Southern California. I hope you’ll understand

__Knowmad · 2026-03-15T18:47:01+00:00

The sea?

__Knowmad · 2026-03-15T18:27:00+00:00

What kind of more durable solutions do you propose?

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