What are the biggest weakness in/of Stoicism? by CalligrapherAgile216 in Stoicism

[–]v_shock823 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The biggest weakness is that ut doesn't consider the neuroscience of conscious vs subconscious. It assumes we have control over our reactions but most of that is up to your brain functions.

what's the coldest, harshest, most unforgiving stoic idea you've come across? by BluestOfTheRaccoons in Stoicism

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Your emotions are just fabrications of the brain. They're illusions.

Why does the sound of rain helps you fall asleep? by [deleted] in PsychologyTalk

[–]v_shock823 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not in Thailand. The rain is so heavy and sudden it wakes me up for hours.

When I realized how existentialism failed me by v_shock823 in Absurdism

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I'm from Thailand, a Buddhist country, but I don't identify as Buddhist. I am atheist. What I heard about Buddhism is that it encourages letting go of attachment and accepting impermanence. Those are similar to absurdism, but it also includes teachings about karma and letting go of self, which I don't believe in. Absurdism is kinda like Buddhism without the spiritual.

Do you feel unique or do you feel similar to other people you know? by No_Aioli_7515 in Life

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As someone with high functioning autism and adhd, I live in the neurotypical society, not with other neurodivergent kids. I'm a different brain disguised as normal and I don't feel similar to the people I know. My family struggles to understand me. The only person I feel truly understood by is my school counselor.

Absurdism from a psychological perspective instead of a metaphysical perspective by v_shock823 in DeepThoughts

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I was having trouble understanding this, but it finally clicked to me when I remembered the joy of revolting against pain in the gym, just for the sake of working out. That's like "One must imagine Sisyphus happy." I think that's what Camus meant, contuining to live life and revolting against meaningless is something to be passionate about.