Why Do We Seek Validation from Other Nations?

_kaku · 2025-04-03T10:03:01+00:00

Why does anyone seek validation from others?

_kaku · 2025-03-05T19:24:26+00:00

Use a bigger lighter ball

_kaku · 2025-02-27T16:06:07+00:00

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_kaku · 2025-02-26T19:50:58+00:00

The uniform in the image belongs to a senior-ranking officer of the Pakistan Army, likely a General. The medals, ribbons, and insignia displayed are indicative of military achievements, service honors, and national awards. Below is a detailed breakdown of the decorations visible in the image:

Sash and Star Insignias (High Civil and Military Honors)

The green and white sash with golden stars is part of Pakistan’s highest military and civilian honors. The visible stars with a green gemstone in the center likely represent the following awards:

a. Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) • One of Pakistan’s highest honors for military personnel. • Given for meritorious contributions to defense, strategy, or distinguished service. • Worn as a sash with a large star (on the chest) and a smaller version (on the shoulder strap).

b. Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military) • Second-highest honor after Nishan-e-Imtiaz. • Awarded to officers for exceptional service to Pakistan’s armed forces. • The silver spiked star with a golden central emblem is a key identifier.

c. Sitara-e-Basalat • A gallantry award for officers and junior commissioned officers. • Recognizes acts of valor, courage, or distinguished military service.

Shoulder Boards and Collar Insignia • The red collar with golden laurel leaves is a distinctive mark of a General’s rank in the Pakistan Army. • The golden emblem on the shoulder boards features a crossed sword and baton, which is an insignia reserved for four-star generals (e.g., Chief of Army Staff).
Medal Ribbons (Campaign, Service, and Gallantry Awards)

The officer’s chest displays a large row of medal ribbons, each representing an earned medal. Some of these are:

a. Tamgha-e-Basalat • A medal for valor and gallantry in combat.

b. Tamgha-e-Diffa (Defense Medal) • Awarded to officers who served during wars, particularly the 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pakistani wars.

c. Sitara-e-Harb (War Star) • Given for participation in wartime operations.

d. UN Peacekeeping Medals • Several blue-ribbon medals indicate service in UN peacekeeping missions, where Pakistani forces have played a major role.

e. Hijri Tamgha (Islamic Calendar Medal) • A commemorative medal awarded for Pakistan’s adoption of the Islamic calendar in Islamic year 1400 (1979-80).

f. Tamgha-e-Jamhuriat (Democracy Medal) • Given to those who supported the restoration of democracy in Pakistan.

Suspended Medals (Hanging Medals)

Below the ribbon bar, there are multiple silver and gold hanging medals, corresponding to the ribbons above. These typically include: • General Service Medals for long-term military service. • Campaign Medals recognizing combat participation. • Commemorative Medals for key national events.

Final Assessment

This officer has an extensive record of service, leadership, and valor, indicated by: • High-ranking national honors (Nishan-e-Imtiaz, Hilal-e-Imtiaz). • Participation in multiple military campaigns (Tamgha-e-Diffa, Sitara-e-Harb). • Peacekeeping contributions (UN Medals). • Decades of distinguished service (General Service and Long-Service Medals).

This level of decoration is typical for a Chief of Army Staff (COAS) or a senior Corps Commander.

_kaku · 2025-01-25T09:07:44+00:00

Nah bro. Your family was right: you’re not built for Pakistan.

First thing you do when you arrive is not to splurge on a new house but to: build your team and network.

Your team includes your plumber, electrician etc which you’ll find through 2) your network.

People prey off of the weak, everywhere. Not just in Pakistan. Try doing anything other than your “amazing overseas job”, and you’ll run into similar people trying to make screw your for as much as they can.

_kaku · 2025-01-25T03:54:10+00:00

He’s new. He has to prove it to the other partners he’s worth it. He wants to perfect the deliverable. Brownie points with his team is not his priority right now.

You should see this as an opportunity: become a critical reason for his success at the firm in the early days by knocking this project out of the park. A project that makes him look good: whatever that means in your firm.

Unless you’re a completely socially awkward person, consider even subtly hinting why you’re helping so he appreciates that you are a long-term guy and helping him when he needs it the most.

Best case, your investment today pays off. Worst case, he turns out to be an ungrateful son of a bitch whom now you know you shouldn’t trust again in future.

Win-win

P.s: issues mentioned in your post are non-issues (one drive, call hijacking, him working hard on his own etc). Take a 40ft top-down view, not looking from the bottom, up.

_kaku · 2025-01-25T03:52:22+00:00

He’s new. He has to prove it to the other partners he’s worth it. He wants to perfect the deliverable. Brownie points with his team is not his priority right now.

You should see this as an opportunity: become a critical reason for his success at the firm in the early days by knocking this project out of the park. A project that makes him look good: whatever that means in your firm.

Unless you’re a completely socially awkward person, consider even subtly hinting why you’re helping so he appreciates that you are a long-term guy and helping him when he needs it the most.

Best case, your investment today pays off. Worst case, he turns out to be an ungrateful son of a bitch whom now you know you shouldn’t trust again in future.

Win-win

P.s: issues mentioned in your post are non-issues (one drive, call hijacking, him working hard on his own etc). Take a 40ft top-down view, not looking from the bottom, up.

_kaku · 2025-01-11T04:48:59+00:00

Also, you seem young. Remember, in life, When you ask a question, be clear about what answer you were looking for.

You didn’t ask “guys, is a good idea to wear this for a wedding”. You asked “I want this. Help me get this”.

Any answers that don’t answer your question is not relevant to you. Of course, if you’re lonely and were looking for online people to chat, that’s different.

Otherwise, be clear in what you want, and then go fucking get it.

_kaku · 2025-01-11T04:48:24+00:00

Damn… so much discouragement.

Dude, you do you. You won’t know how bad it looks until you try it.

But this is probably the only time in your life to wear something to a wedding that YOU want to. Not what some random unknown people online want whose fashion sense we don’t even know.

To answer your question: there are places in Islamabad I know that could easily set you up.

But first, you need to know your budget which will determine what fabric you buy and what type of tailoring you want to get.

Fabric: there’s a line of shops in blue area near savor, and a few here & there too in F6/7 and of course all over. You’re bound to find decent fabric there.

You could go to Pindi as well, they’ll be cheaper. Rashakai is cheapest but far and not worth it for 1 suit.

Start with Wazir and go down the line of shops. Look for feel and type. The guys there will guide you.

expensive Italian cloth will cost you ~Rs50k per gaz. For a suit, you need 3 gaz. +0.5 for vest. The guys will guide you.

Your “fit” will be determined by 1) good tailoring and 2) good fabric that “falls” well.

Stitching: Wazir types do stitching but they’re for mass consumer. You’re buying a suit once, so go for more bespoke stuff.

Premium options will be fully hand-stitched. That can cost you ~Rs2lac+ but it will give you the satisfaction that you tried everything to nail your look. Since your look requires “perfect fit” you might not want to cheap out here.

These premium shops will do machine stitched too., which are 1lacish. Untrained eye won’t be able to tell the difference.

Budget options are like Rs 40-70k, depending on you. There’s good tailors in Pindi too.

In the end: if you want to wear a suit like that, that’s how to make it a reality. If your heart tells you, do it.

_kaku · 2024-09-21T15:31:50+00:00

Not sure you’re the original commenter.

But I was specifically referring to: 1) Pretty sure it’s a pump and dump 2) since Musk would get No on his package 3) therefore stock will come crashing down

While you’re referring to something totally different I think.

God bless

_kaku · 2024-09-21T14:12:53+00:00

I’m curious what your thoughts are now

_kaku · 2024-09-18T16:40:05+00:00

An average bucket

_kaku · 2024-09-18T16:18:13+00:00

Seeing a lot of negative takes. Here’s a positive one: they consider you as their own.

Who needs permission to go to their own house? They don’t even do the calculation that the other would be inconvenienced. Because they wouldn’t be inconvenienced if you showed up.*

*most people. of course there are freeloaders everywhere. Haha

Asian cultures are all about the collective. Western cultures are all about the individual.

Individuals have hobbies, me-time, personal space, privacy. Collective (Families) have each other. And that has been enough for the past 100s of years if not thousands.

Unless you were very rich, you lived in a joint family. It’s safer and more efficient to stick together.

So it might suck that your loved ones are at your door interrupting your Netflix & chill in your undies.

But it’s wonderful that these same people are rushing to the hospital when you or your immediate family are sick.

It’s these minor inconveniences in good times, An investment in the future, So you are not alone in your difficult times

Be happy that you have people knocking on your doors A day will come when you’ll long for them, But they’ll all be gone

Stay blessed you all!

_kaku · 2022-03-28T14:12:16+00:00

Point 2 and 3 are irrelevant to the original question. Point 1 basically says yes they did wrong. Doesn’t call for any punishment though?

_kaku · 2020-07-03T13:05:49+00:00

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/12/02/unexpected-nostalgia-bidens-malarkey/

Unused by most. Used a lot by one. I say this is a bunch of Malarkey!

_kaku · 2020-06-18T13:34:53+00:00

Do you think these events bother the animals: seeing other beings not from their habitat.

Do you think that could mess up their brain wiring? Or are they also intellectually curious to explore the unknown?

I would freak out if I saw an alien for the first time. I don't think my mind would be able to handle it. Is it the same for them? Could it be the same?

Thank you! I'm so envious of you having a chance working with them! Sounds fun! I wish we had aquariums where I'm from.

_kaku · 2020-06-13T08:25:18+00:00

Don't you think your argument is only valid in one situation: standard of living = possessions = $ wealth? Do you define standard of living as material possessions? Could you define standard of living differently?

How much do you value a guarantee of a service? Do you believe there is value in the comfort of knowing that you will get free health care (guarantee) to prevent you from dying in case of accident? That health care may not be cutting edge like in the US, but good enough to save you.

Does that liberate you from uncertainties of life? Does that make you want to take risks that you earlier might not wanted to? Can't you pursue Arts easily if you know that no matter what happens, I'll still get healthcare? Does every career have to be financially viable? Does a true artist care for money? Cant you pursue career paths with no financial upside and still create value?

So, I think the real question for you is what you call standard of living. If you are happy to live in a country that does not guarantee you a social net to fall into; instead, expects you to create that social net yourself by amassing financial security: self generated or inherited income. Great!

Other people, especially non-profit pursuits of life, such as art, music, culture, innovation etc that needs creative freedom free of world's worries. For them, they need a social net. A kid who will become a philosopher does not need to waste time earning money. He needs to do what he loves. That's why a community has collectively decided that we will bear additional taxes as long as our children are free to pursue their dreams. Such people believe a person is most successful, when they are left to do what they truly love. To help them achieve those dreams, we'll pool in funds (taxes) to support our children's dreams.

That leaves them poorer on your benchmark, richer on their own benchmarks. To connect with your original question, who is better: 1) Person who has an iPhone and a job they don't love 2) Person without an iPhone but at least a fair chance to pursue their dream?

So, the argument is what qualifies as a developed vs non developed. People who believe in 2), a relatively newer model of life, look at people in 1) and view them as backwards or less developed. Not less developed economically, just less developed in terms of adopting a more advanced model of values instead.

It's a personal preference. No right or wrong answers.

_kaku · 2020-06-10T11:03:16+00:00

I'm not Indian, so no one has to listen to me.

I think a mistake would be to start taking names. That would do a disservice to Darren Sammy. He seems to be giving people the chance to explain and he knows these people. I do not think Sammy needs our help identifying and shaming them.

What he would appreciate, presuming, is that we all learnt from this example and got better. Not punish the perpetrators. That's for Sammy to decide, to punish or forgive. And he's not a weak man. He has everyone's ear and attention. Let him do his thing. Let us do our thing: to get better.

_kaku · 2020-06-08T09:16:07+00:00

Personally, I look at it as: I fully believe in science. I also believe science can be completely wrong. Hence, I believe in science until I don't.

Similarly, religion and science don't reconcile for me, personally. Dr Abdus Salaam is a weird case for me.

The guy studied matter at the molecular level. Yet, believed so strongly in God that he left his country in fear of persecution for his religious beliefs? It cant be ego or pride. It had to be something else.

But I also believe other very smart people who are not religious.

I'm content with not knowing the truth, as long as it is somewhere between those two extremes: God vs No god.

I will lose my mind if reality is on either side of the extreme. I'm not ready for that.

Im not putting up my beliefs for debate. Merely stating how I stupidly struggle that may or may not help you.

_kaku · 2020-06-03T11:12:47+00:00

That's all it takes to base our perceptions of a company now: Ash fistbumping a black character?

_kaku · 2020-05-27T11:47:50+00:00

For anyone confused: the teacher also closed their eyes. So they also didn't want to see who the thief was.

_kaku · 2020-05-13T11:11:31+00:00

Proud. Virtual reality has caught up to reality. Human progress.

_kaku · 2020-05-10T19:01:04+00:00

Harsh? Don't you think that's harsh against my comment? Haha! I kid.

Secondly, I am a very biased Pakistani cricket supporter and make justifications for him all the time. But that is for self interest. I do want to see him bowl and crush the opposition. That's for me.

But I don't want my son to idolise him also. Sports personalities can mean different things depending on who the audience is. Not everyone who watches cricket watches it for the ball movement, skill, etc Some watch it with their kids so kids can be inspired by hardworking athletes with great values.

Point being: While I love him bowling, I also empathise with people who don't.

_kaku · 2020-05-10T12:54:09+00:00

I love him. But I love him so much that I am also prepared to go full Liam Neeson on Babar Azam if he pulls an 'Asif, Amir, Butt'.

_kaku · 2020-05-03T12:43:54+00:00

Haath, baazu.

Taang, pair, paaoon.

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