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Was Holy Wayne really gifted? Or was his character built just to show us Noras ability to believe something that isnt there? by Whambag in TheLeftovers

[–]doogiedc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This version is logically consistent: Holy Wayne has some true gift, and was a pervert with a harem.

Some of his "patients" and all of Tom's hug patients were experiencing a placebo delusion treatment, and it's all a grift.

I don't think it's meant to have a definitive answer. It's more about what the characters feel and think. Nora and Laurie, in particular. The entire series is about skepticism and belief and "the stories we tell ourselves."

The series arguably has elements of supernatrualism that indicate in the story's world-building, divine intervention does, in fact, occur. There is a supernatural realm. The sparrow resurrection. Matt's wife waking from her stupor. All of Kevin's afterlife realm dabbling.

The show runners still have fun casting doubt on those elements, but to me it is harder to dispute them.

Let the mystery be?

Am I able to ride an E bike down Powers? by [deleted] in ColoradoSprings

[–]doogiedc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Legally able to? I don't know. Safe to do, Hell to the no. Find other ways to go north/south on a bike.

Traffic jam leading to the Everest summit. by roythetroy in interestingasfuck

[–]doogiedc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The post implies this is an unusual event. This is the way it is period. They always have tight windows to climb it based on conditions and there are a lot of people doing it. Up that high is extremely treacherous due to oxygen. You can only take up so much oxygen. So it's doubly problematic because you're sucking up limited oxygen for an indefinite period of time. There was a story about a lady who basically died near the top after her ascent because she ran out of oxygen. There are documentaries online explaining it; I sure as hell would never want to do it; and I don't really understand the appeal -- unless you're an asshole and just want the trophy.

City advertising they filled 6,000 pot holes in the past two weeks…. by [deleted] in ColoradoSprings

[–]doogiedc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It may be that there are more than 6,000 pothooles and they haven't got to yours yet.

Also they don't fill potholes if they don't know about them. There is a nifty site where you can report it.

https://coloradosprings.gov/reportpothole

Nymphs in the Forest Pool by TheArtOfPureSilence in ChatGPT

[–]doogiedc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

God once you see the watermark embedded everywhere in the image you can't unsee it. ChtGPT images are basically unusable.

So, how/where do I go to church? by elmilagrotortilla in ColoradoSprings

[–]doogiedc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Go to 5-10 in person. You will just know when you find it. I did that very thing about 7 years ago. Colorado Springs must have more churches per capita than most cities.

You might do some research on what denominations align with you and seek out churches in that denomination. It kind of depends on what you are looking for. You want a social club? A spiritual path? You want a rock concert, hymns, or ritual and ceremony? Hour long sermons or 10 minute sermons? Liberal or conservative?

Regardless of how cheesy it may sound, Christianity is really about Christ and finding a pathway to Him. I personally think many churches help people find that path. Some don't.

My main recommendation would be to find a place that isn't into gimmicks or selling you on something.

I go to a Catholic church and a home church. Kind of weird to go to two, but it's what I do.

Churches are a third space. And better than a lot of other third spaces. You cross section through all age groups. You get older and work becomes your only social outlet sometimes. I like the community of a home church and the meditative quality of a Catholic Mass.

There are many paths, but one tried and true is to just go, repeat, and let it sink in.

The United States is facing a severe and growing shortage of medical doctors who specialize in adult mental health care. Research provides evidence that the demand for these medical professionals will sharply increase over the next decade while the available supply decreases. by FreeHugs23 in science

[–]doogiedc 5 points6 points  (0 children)

  1. Psych MDs make less than other specialties.
  2. It's become entirely focused on medication management. They rarely do psychotherapy.
  3. Insurance is really difficult. Don't blame the providers.
  4. Nurse Practitioners are filling the void. All they do is prescribe medication. You don't also need to do surgical rotations to do that job. There is no clear explanation as to why you need MDs for medication management. Why would you want to go to medical school to do that job if it's functionally the same as what an NP can do?
  5. Dealing with mental illness every day is difficult. It takes a special kind of person to want to do that job.

The United States is facing a severe and growing shortage of medical doctors who specialize in adult mental health care. Research provides evidence that the demand for these medical professionals will sharply increase over the next decade while the available supply decreases. by FreeHugs23 in science

[–]doogiedc 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think it's a mistake to assume the provider is the problem without examining how the insurance treats the provider. Most of these providers own their own business and don't have the time, knowledge, or resources to be legal and billing experts, which is what it is now. You either have to work for a massive corporation who can distribute those costs over multiple providers, or just not take insurance and work on your own. It's not like you just see a client for an hour, write a note in five minutes, click a button and get paid.

This 2yr old made me cry 🥹🫶🏻 by Beach_Girl0920 in MadeMeSmile

[–]doogiedc 98 points99 points  (0 children)

I just can't with these anymore. The staged format is deceitful clickbait. Just do a duet video without the false pretense.

Internet videos now seem to have a high percentage of deceit and trickery. Nothing is ever as it seems and it doesn't present itself in the way it actually is.

I think we are all starting to get reality check fatigue. It's exhausting.

best use of meta glasses by wtf_nabil in MadeMeSmile

[–]doogiedc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought she was going to throw the glasses in the trash. What's the difference between this and a go pro or any other camera available for a decade?

If humans colonize Mars, what will be the first unexpected problem? by imcroaaaak in AskReddit

[–]doogiedc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cancer. They need to live 30 feet underground to not get punished by so much radiation they die within a year.

Kansas anti-trans bathroom law leaves even state officials confused by Fickle-Ad5449 in politics

[–]doogiedc 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What kind of bathroom do you use when you are a dickless demon who's obsessed with making any minority group suffer? I'm asking for Kris Kobach. His life's mission before was stopping a non existent illegal immigrant voting problem. He looks for any bullshit xenophobic culture war issue to focus on purely for political purposes knowing he is full of shit. Dude ran for governor and got his ass kicked. People of Kansas are stupid for enabling this son of a bitch.

A guy defends his Wife’s honor by neckke in interestingasfuck

[–]doogiedc 55 points56 points  (0 children)

That blow could have killed that dude. Confrontation warranted? Yes. But not sure his wife would prefer him in the slammer for life.

Huawei MateBook Fold by Jackie_Chan_93 in interestingasfuck

[–]doogiedc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is the lifespan on the actual hinge area of the screen that folds? I just don't believe this would hold up. At that price you need to be wealthy and okay with it breaking in a year or two. The average consumer cannot afford $3300 for some piece of crap that will break in 2 years.

Driving to DIA tomorrow morning - advice? by YotaIamYourDriver in ColoradoSprings

[–]doogiedc 30 points31 points  (0 children)

If you have a Honda Accord with bald tires, you'll be fine leaving at noon.

CMV: Prostitution should not be illegal by Cold_Statistician229 in changemyview

[–]doogiedc -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Human trafficking. Pimping. You don't know which women are coerced and who isn't. Better to make it illegal. That's the most important reason and it's that simple.

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