Yes, I’d argue though that technology in itself is neutral. It’s the way people use it that is helpful or harmful. So it’s not a problem of tech in general, it’s the problem of our society that allowes for harmful uses and enshitification. When the whole world is on it’s way to a totalitarian regime run by the super rich, all technology is falling into the wrong hands and is going to seem very evil.

We were not discussing whether it works.

They’re the female equivalwnt of toxic masculinity. Don’t let toxic femininity hurt you.

I do feel pain. When it comes to physical pain, it’s kind of more dull than my own pain. And it’s not just about pain, I feel other perceptions as well. Looking at someone being in a very cold environment in a movie makes me shiver. When it comes to emotions, I often feel other’s emotions as strongly as my own.

The only bad thing that happened to them on the way was diarrhea - which sucks, but after a few days’ stop at a pakistani hospital (one guy lost too much liquid and had to get an infusion) they continued happily.

My friends hitchhiked from Western Europe to India succefully in 2006.

Ok, so Taylor Swift seems to get the billionaire hate here. I’m wondering, when it comes to successful artists, what’s the opinion on Dolly. She’s not a billlionaire, but she is worth several hundred millions, so it’s close enough. She seems to be beloved by almost everyone.

This is absolutely awsome. The style is so good. I need this at home.

I do occasionaly buy a donut, but never for myself. So I cary it around with me for a while, often visiting other shops with it. I’d rather have a receipt with me, don’t need any funny experiences.

And with medicinal properties ;) A bit tricky to get though.

You’re perfectly right. And it’s not just about energy, which there is a lot of in oils and proteins too. In nature, the sweetest things you’ll get are different kinds of fruit - all packed full of vitamins, antioxidants, fiber and whatnot. And they’re seasonal, so if you don’t eat them right away, you’re going to have to wait another year. So our taste makes us eat as much as we can. Sugar, of cours, is cheating.

(I just happen to be on my way to buy some pastries.)

I haven’t seen Prometheus - the reviews talking about stupid characters were too much for me. Are you saying the characters are not really stupid, just have way too much enthusiasm for their scientific field to care for their safety?

In that case I may give it a try.

I think the ability to react to what life brings in a healthy way can be really great for you. I don’t think it’s bullshit.

But too often I hear this from people who are just trying to wave off the struggle of others. I know people who are scared to engage empathy when it comes to a person with serious bad luck. Perhaps they would be too devastated or it would remind them that they too could get unlucky one day.

So they blame the victim and say it’s in the victim’s head, the victim should try harder. And it makes them feel safe, because they, of course, have the right attitude. This way they also get rid of the feeling they should help the victim.

Those people make bullshit of this otherwise good advice.

Yeah, I’ve never heard a Holocaust survivor say that and I’ve heard quite a few testimonies.

First time I saw the Jurassic park I thought no way would intelligent people just run around a huge and therefore dangerous Brachiosaurus or jump out of the car and run right to the ill Triceratops. That would be Darwin’s award kind of madness.

Then I studied biology, got to know some zoologists and paleontologists, and yeah, this is exactly what would happen.

Fake, it’s not her writing it.

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I guess everyone gets wierded out by something else. Pubes of an offspring seem to me like a breath of fresh air after all the urine and poo and puking… well, puking may come again, but their babyhood prepares you for the things to come ;)

Pubes are just different kind of body hair. No big deal.

Why would you need to separate a kitten from it’s mom? There are so many cats in shelters, usually castrated already, that need a forever home.