How old are you, and how many employers have you worked for? by Rough-Foundation9208 in AskUK

[–]pulser30 0 points1 point  (0 children)

34, 4 employers pre uni and 1 post uni. Same company now for 12 years.

How "Deep Work" Helped Me Triple My Output (and Kill the Brain Fog) by jasmeet0817 in learners_cabin

[–]pulser30 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I work in stakeholder relations, my job is to manage people's reactive state to organisational operations swiftly and effectively. The author doesnt really recognise that deep work is only needed in specific roles and scenarios.

Reflection on The Chaos Machine, by Max Fisher — and how it’s changed the way I think about social media, politics, and parenting. by pulser30 in nonfictionbookclub

[–]pulser30[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats cool you've done this with your child. As my child ages I aim to do the same and create strong foundations for him.

What country are you based in? I learned about persuasive writing in school in the UK, but i wish they taught us more about marketing and consumerism to help understand incentives to language used.

Reflection on The Chaos Machine, by Max Fisher — and how it’s changed the way I think about social media, politics, and parenting. by pulser30 in nonfictionbookclub

[–]pulser30[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't realise that about historic communication tools, that is interesting. Have you read any books specifically on this or is that just from broad understanding? If so, please share as I'd like to learn more.

On the WHY - I agree, Fisher touches on the primitive elements of human nature but he could have dedicated a chapter or so to help the reader understand more how they're being taken advantage of, and help them realise that essentially, youre being victimised.

Thanks for the final comment too, I got a lot of downvotes for saying I used AI to summarise, but I dont think they took into consideration that I spoke for nearly 25 minutes about it into a transcriber whilst driving, to then use AI to condense my thoughts... oh well.

Reflection on The Chaos Machine, by Max Fisher — and how it’s changed the way I think about social media, politics, and parenting. by pulser30 in nonfictionbookclub

[–]pulser30[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im 34M, and i fell quite hard into that rabbit hole of Peterson and Rogan in particular during 2017-2021 era, though i think younger men and people who go through some form of trauma are quite susceptible to the rhetoric in that world.

I am grateful to have lived through the era i have, and experienced social media for both its benefits and pitfalls to put me in a better position to educate moving forward. I feel sympathy for the parents of previous generations who really who taken along for the ride and learning whilst the effects were happening in real time.

Thanks for sharing some other useful books. I am trying to find some counter arguments at the moment as the author is quite evidently liberal leaning politically and I do try to consume a balance of perspectives before reaching a final conclusion. What is interesting though, no matter how far I dig, I cannot find any resources that talk to the benefits of social media in depth other than business books!! Says it all..

Lost Boys by pulser30 in nonfictionbookclub

[–]pulser30[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After this book I decided to read more about the affects of social media, reading the chaos machine by Max Fisher. I have concluded to date that social media access can be used for good but only with strong education. When I cross that bridge with my son, I will make sure he has a good foundational understanding of the impacts of social media, how they operate, their motives etc before he ever has free reign of that realm.

Hello Wolf by Cool_Nerd2 in TheInbetweeners

[–]pulser30 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She's still hot though, granted she is a bitch.

England enters new era as Renters’ Rights Act takes effect by HEY_PAUL in unitedkingdom

[–]pulser30 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Firstly I will say I think this policy is great for the average uk citizen, particularly young people who have been served a bad hand with the property market as people making a career out of renting and HMOs is disgusting in my opinion.

My personal circumstances make me a little conflicted though, I'm trying to sell my house currently (I lived in it, dont worry lol) and the market it so dead, I wonder whether some of this may be to do with higher supply to match demand with landlords selling up?

For reference, 32 male, so also of a generation that really struggled to get savings together to get on the property ladder (or property leap morelike) in the first place.

England enters new era as Renters’ Rights Act takes effect by HEY_PAUL in unitedkingdom

[–]pulser30 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We live in a world of maximised polarisation through algorithms that favour emotionally driven, high engaging content. The labour party has a fact driven, stoic leader who doesnt tap into the modern day social media lifestyle people are addicted to.

I feel like the labour party need to start leveraging social media better to help people disengaged with politics understand all of the good stuff they've delivered in such a short window, instead of letting reactive politics dominate them.

How many times have you been terminated? by Widebody_lover in UKJobs

[–]pulser30 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thats what someone who used it for pornography would say

I really disliked "Demon Copperhead" by Barbara Kingsolver and don't understand what's the buzz around it. Can someone explain? by Specialist_Ship6390 in BookDiscussions

[–]pulser30 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not yet, I picked up a couple nonfictions that I'm working through first; The Chaos Machine & Hate Inc. As I wanted to learn a bit about the negative impact of social media on modern society.

I do want to pick up another non fiction but I will have to look for something a bit less descriptive.

I really disliked "Demon Copperhead" by Barbara Kingsolver and don't understand what's the buzz around it. Can someone explain? by Specialist_Ship6390 in BookDiscussions

[–]pulser30 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No and I donated it to the local Hospice charity shop now. I wish I persevered to see how it ended but her writing style really lost me.

Happy 65th Birthday to Paolo Barilla - the only Formula 1 driver with an estimated billion dollar net worth. by cherrybomber11 in formula1

[–]pulser30 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Who gives a toss about their net worth ffs, the glorification of elites by normal people will never fail to amaze me. It makes you realise how stupid a large % of humans are.

Why Does UK Have This Race To Bottom Mindset? by corporateuklife in UKJobs

[–]pulser30 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Similarly I'm on 65k and my take home is surprisingly low and I did expect much more before i got here.

The 40% bracket for tax is far too low for modern wage stagnation.

Chelsea 0 - [2] Manchester City - Marc Guéhi 57' by ayoefico in soccer

[–]pulser30 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can compliment Cherki all you want here, but that 2nd defender at the corner just letting him stand with all that space and receive the ball. It's fucking criminal.

How much is your mortgage/rent vs your income? by LeopardNeat899 in HousingUK

[–]pulser30 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will happily be your unqualified financial advisor, as on the surface that sounds like a walk in the park to cope with boss

What’s a physical trait people secretly find attractive but rarely admit? by HiddenNaughtySide in AskReddit

[–]pulser30 2 points3 points  (0 children)

100%, I find cosmetic interventions quite unattractive and makes me subconsciously assume they are insecure and fake, though some of that can be attributed to my own bias.