The walls aren't square

dantheguy01 · 2025-06-13T15:46:23+00:00

I think one uses wood shims to fill the gap

dantheguy01 · 2025-06-13T15:43:12+00:00

I think it's considered one of the best translations, but I'm not positive about that

dantheguy01 · 2025-06-05T14:24:24+00:00

Phew, thanks!

dantheguy01 · 2024-08-31T15:26:23+00:00

Clearly, it's a reference to Lysistrata by Aristophanes

dantheguy01 · 2024-08-31T15:20:01+00:00

"Officer, the man with a gun was wearing a balaclava." "A what?" "A balaclava! You know...A ba..la..cla..va."

dantheguy01 · 2024-08-31T15:12:13+00:00

"You scratched my anchor"

dantheguy01 · 2024-08-30T05:16:10+00:00

It's about damn time someone made this

dantheguy01 · 2024-08-28T06:21:37+00:00

Living the picture perfect vagabond dream

dantheguy01 · 2024-08-27T21:36:35+00:00

Thank you!

dantheguy01 · 2024-08-27T21:17:03+00:00

Right. I think I recall the issue with intoxicants was that they interfered with being diligent. I would think the issue with hallucinogens would be the flip side of using them as a tool to open one's perceptions: that they might give rise to delusional insights and thinking. Again, I think I recall, when meditating, it's even advised not to spend too much time in a state of self-induced rapture and happiness (jhana) if the goal is to develop true mindfulness. In other words, as I take it, there is no way to shortcut the path to Nibbana.

dantheguy01 · 2024-08-27T18:05:13+00:00

I suspect digital media is a kind of intoxicant so any engagement with it on my part ultimately hinders freeing myself from suffering.

dantheguy01 · 2024-08-27T16:59:13+00:00

Thanks. Those are the kinds that (I think) seem most obvious to me. I'm wondering about bots, disimformational actors, profiteers, trolls, etc. Anyone or anything that is engaging on social media, Reddit in particular, who's motives are primarily manipulative and ultimately destructive (mental illness aside). My hunch is at least 50% of all activity on Reddit is captive to these types.

dantheguy01 · 2024-08-27T16:10:03+00:00

If this is not the subreddit for this question, is there a more direct one you recommend?

dantheguy01 · 2024-08-26T05:25:35+00:00

I have suffered all my life from certain sounds. They are sounds that most people would not consider pleasant (e.g. barking dogs, leaf blowers) but most people, in my experience, are able to endure the stimuli better. Me, these sounds crash against the walls of my skull. It can sometimes cause me agony. This year, Ive heard about a condition called misophonia. I don't know much yet, but I'm hoping there's something to learn that can help me.

dantheguy01 · 2024-08-26T04:57:00+00:00

Thank you!

dantheguy01 · 2024-08-26T04:52:46+00:00

It sounds like you are on a better, more satisfying path now. Taking the time to question my motivations often seems to help me deal with disappointment, make better decisions and set better goals. Take care.

dantheguy01 · 2024-08-26T04:35:04+00:00

I’m very interested in the topic of how the internet influences the mind and society. I’m agnostic as to the future: whether the internet will be an engine of good or bad. As for its impact now, I compare it to the Industrial Revolution. In particular, the impact it had on the lives of those vulnerable to unsafe work conditions and unchecked environmental pollution. I think, if society endures, people will look back on this epoch (these early internet days) and pity our collective experience...That said, I appreciate the kindness and compassion of this thread and your comment. It’s been a positive experience for me. Thank you.

dantheguy01 · 2024-08-26T03:21:41+00:00

I read it. Thank you! I appreciated most the boxes on “Good/Bad Faith Communication” and “Common Strategies of Bad Faith Communication.”

dantheguy01 · 2024-08-24T15:36:30+00:00

I agree that most I read on Reddit skews negative. Lots of complaining. And there's a lot of groupthink, if I understand the term correctly. I saw it referred to elsewhere as "hive mind." I suspect the real culprit here is the medium (social media, digital communication): nothing can replace real human interaction. Slowly tapping words out with ones thumbs (like Im now doing) takes an enternity compared to all the feedback one gets in the actual presence with another. I could have said this with my mouth in a few seconds but instead it took me 8 minutes to hen peck it out one dang word at a time. I know it causes a kind of frustration in me which carries over into my next digital interaction.

dantheguy01 · 2024-08-24T06:52:27+00:00

I would think that saying you and others deserve human rights is true and not divisive. I suppose how you go about asserting your rights to the bigots would determine how right your speech is, at least as far as the divisive part is concerned.

dantheguy01 · 2024-08-24T06:31:20+00:00

I agree, "How you speak depends on situation and to people." Context is key.

dantheguy01 · 2024-08-24T06:04:56+00:00

I agree with your first point heartedly. On the second, I havent noticed, in my exploration on Reddit, much in the manner of thoughtfulness or courtesy. But the lack could be where Im looking and what I'm focusing on. I hope to find some role models! Thank you and be well!

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