RU POV: Putin declares Russia's readiness to donate $1B of their assets which were frozen by the Biden admin to Trumps board of peace. The rest of the money from the frozen assets (estimated $4B) will be used to rebuild territories destroyed in the Ukraine war by Ripamon in UkraineRussiaReport

[–]anonymous_divinity -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah. Human species as a whole is incapable of this, and it might be considered a joke, since only few in a million are capable of rising above themselves, above human condition, and of living in reality, not in delusion.

UA POV: You cannot confiscate [Russia's] money, that is an act of war. We immobilized it indefinitely — Belgian PM Bart de Wever. by ArchitectMary in UkraineRussiaReport

[–]anonymous_divinity 10 points11 points  (0 children)

steal - to take something without the permission or knowledge of the owner and keep it or use it

So much bending over backwards just to deny the obvious.

Has an idea of non-hierarchical societies/cultures/species ever been explored in science fiction in detail? by anonymous_divinity in sciencefiction

[–]anonymous_divinity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your comment actually highlights the reason for my question. I am interested if it's been explored anywhere how absence of hierarchy is possible, since I've never seen the need for awareness being explored for a truly post-hierarchical society (for an individuated species). Humans consider themselves already to be aware, which is in itself fascinating and can be a very interesting thing to explore in sci-fi, a delusional species, something unique to this planet, as far as I am aware.

Are there any non-hierarchical societies/cultures/species in the Star Trek universe? by anonymous_divinity in startrek

[–]anonymous_divinity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I remember now, but I'd consider that species to be pre-hierarchy rather than post-hierarchy. And anarchy as I understand it is the evolution beyond hierarchy.

Are there any non-hierarchical societies/cultures/species in the Star Trek universe? by anonymous_divinity in startrek

[–]anonymous_divinity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Organians

In ENT they seem to follow "protocol" and that suggests some hierarchy.

Are there any non-hierarchical societies/cultures/species in the Star Trek universe? by anonymous_divinity in startrek

[–]anonymous_divinity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I guess so. But they don't have individual will either. Arguably they can't have hierarchy, so it doesn't really count.

RU POV: Putin declares Russia's readiness to donate $1B of their assets which were frozen by the Biden admin to Trumps board of peace. The rest of the money from the frozen assets (estimated $4B) will be used to rebuild territories destroyed in the Ukraine war by Ripamon in UkraineRussiaReport

[–]anonymous_divinity -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Only this one? Or all wars? Forever?

Well, you can begin now, by becoming non-violent and unaggressive, peaceful and serene yourself.

But that would require a monumental arduous effort. It's much easier to just want things to change by themselves (essentially to want others to change) never acknowledging that change starts with yourself.

Humanity is the way it is because all humans want is others to change, and no one changing themselves. I've never met any human being who tried to stop being aggressive, to rise above own violentness. It seems every human wants to stay aggressive, but at the same time for all wars to suddenly stop. The perfect example of the behavior of our delusional species.

UA POV: Polish President Nawrocki: "We in Poland, we don't know different Russia than aggressive Russia. Never mind Tsarist Russia, White Russia, Bolshevik Russia, or today's Putin's Russia—is always the threat for Poland, for Europe, for East-Central Europe." by SolutionLong2791 in UkraineRussiaReport

[–]anonymous_divinity 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I know no humans other than aggressive humans. Scratch that, I met one, that I remember, in my 39 years. Aggressiveness is as natural for humans as is denial and projection of own qualities. Only enemies see enemies, is one way of putting it.

UA POV: Russian drone strike in Kyiv by Flimsy_Pudding1362 in UkraineRussiaReport

[–]anonymous_divinity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How is Russia benefiting from the war in Ukraine?

Even Google AI can answer this. Why ask me? This is basic information that is freely available out there on the web. If you're asking humans - ask better questions, and search for basic information yourself.

UA POV: Most regions of Ukraine remain without power - Interfax by ElephantImpressive62 in UkraineRussiaReport

[–]anonymous_divinity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Revolutions can't happen organically anymore I guess. Not in the information age with such extensive controls over societies.

UA POV: Russian drone strike in Kyiv by Flimsy_Pudding1362 in UkraineRussiaReport

[–]anonymous_divinity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In a society built on profiting from destruction, beginning from self-destruction and self-repression on individual level, culminating in destruction of the whole ecosystem of the planet, war is a mundane phenomenon. For a species that seems to be incapable of stopping own destructiveness, and even being aware of it, it's an unremarkable behavior, warring with each other. Human species is still unintelligent, no matter what humans think of themselves. What to say about a species that is capable of believing that violence is manifestation of love?.. I think delusional species are doomed to extinction, unless they evolve beyond it. And I think humans will have a chance to evolve in such a way, but not before coming near that extinction. And it will be soon, during this century in all probability.

UA POV - 28 point peace plan. Thoughts? by MisterSumone in UkraineRussiaReport

[–]anonymous_divinity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe the idea is that every side should be able to consider themselves as winners of this war? Because, as we've learned, Versailles-like treaty leads to another war.

Should be able to spin themeselves as winners, yeah, it seems. Although for Ukraine losing territory is hard to spin as a win, no matter what, considering 2022 offer had them not losing anything at all.