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Trump’s rating will go up after he captured Maduro from Venezuela and promised to run the country after taking their oil.
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Hitler should be seen as the modern Moses. He sent the Jews packing to Israel their promised homeland.
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Trump is a very strong candidate. He is a cult figure and a media expert.
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@ADreamOfLiberty
If Trump won the 2024 election fairly then his 2020 election loss was a fraud. Trump was vindicated.
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@Vul_Yol
intentional solitude (positive isolation) is good for healing by allowing deep reflection, self-awareness, and emotional processing away from external noise, but forced isolation (loneliness) is harmful and hinders healing by fostering depression, negative self-talk, and disconnection, so balancing solitude with healthy social connection is key for true recovery, note Ethos Behavioral Health, Lifestyle → Sustainability Directoryand Psychology Today.
Benefits of Healthy Solitude (Positive Isolation)
- Deepens Self-Awareness: Helps you understand your triggers, needs, and values without distraction.
- Improves Emotional Regulation: Teaches you to sit with difficult emotions and not react impulsively.
- Fosters Creativity & Spirituality: Provides space for meditation, journaling, or connecting with your inner voice.
- Rebuilds Confidence: Shows you that you can be your own source of strength.
Dangers of Unhealthy Isolation (Loneliness)
- Intensifies Depression: Can create a dark space where depression and negative self-talk flourish.
- Worsens Trauma: Prevents you from practicing healthy connection, which is often needed for relational healing, say anniewright.com and Lux Counseling.
- Physiological Harm: Linked to anxiety, poor health behaviors, high blood pressure, and impaired immunity, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
Finding Balance
- Intentionality: Use alone time for recharging and practicing calming activities, not avoiding people.
- Moderation: Take breaks for social connection, even short ones, as relationships are crucial for healing, say New Hope Ranch and Healing Pines Recovery.
- Seek Support: Don't try to heal entirely alone; connecting with safe people or professionals is vital.
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A random thought is generally defined as
an unexpected, spontaneous, and often non-sequitur idea, image, or urge that pops into consciousness without intentional prompting. While they feel chaotic or "unrelated" to current activities, they are often triggered by subtle internal or external factors, such as environmental stimuli, memories, or stress.
Here is a breakdown of what constitutes a random thought based on different contexts:
Key Characteristics
- Uninvited: They appear without warning and are often unwanted, particularly when classified as "intrusive".
- Unrelated to Current Action: They often have little to do with what you are actively doing.
- Distraction-Driven: They frequently emerge when the brain is at rest or engaged in repetitive, automatic tasks like walking, driving, or washing dishes.
- "Brain Hiccups": Some researchers view them as mental noise or a "misinterpreted warning signal" from the brain.
Common Examples
- Philosophical/Weird Questions: "If two vegans are arguing, is it still considered 'beef'?" or "Why do we say 'take a dump' when you are leaving it?".
- Sudden Memories: Recalling a specific song from a childhood commercial.
- "Call of the Void": A fleeting, bizarre urge to jump from a high place or veer into traffic, even with no desire to do so.
- Absurd Scenarios: Imagining a kangaroo in a suit walking down the street.
Neuroscience and Psychological Perspective
- Memory Consolidation: Random thoughts may occur when the brain is linking two existing memories to create a new, potentially useless thought.
- Default Mode Network: When not focused on a task, the brain enters a "mind-wandering" state, allowing tangential thoughts to bubble up.
- Creativity: These thoughts are sometimes considered a form of mental entertainment or a necessary part of the creative process.
- Stress Indicator: While often harmless, a high volume of disturbing random thoughts can be linked to stress, anxiety, or OCD.
Random vs. Intrusive Thoughts
While often used interchangeably, there is a distinction:
- Random thoughts are usually harmless, bizarre, or curious thoughts that pass quickly.
- Intrusive thoughts are a subset of random thoughts that are unwanted, disturbing, and often violent or taboo in nature.
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@roxcntrum
Great opportunity to try other dating sites.
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@UltimateTrueKorea
AI is diminishing the need for debates. More intelligent answers can be found.
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@UltimateTrueKorea
What is the Hinamatsuri anime about?
The comfortable life of committed bachelor and efficient yakuza Nitta is interrupted when a strange girl with psychic powers comes to live with him. The comfortable life of committed bachelor and efficient yakuza Nitta is interrupted when a strange girl with psychic powers comes to live with him.
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@antonmangli
I am sorry No one speaks Indonesian in our group. Try translating to English before posting.
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Yes, earthquake-resistant structures are highly effective at saving lives and limiting damage by using advanced techniques like base isolation, dampers, and reinforced materials to absorb or redirect seismic energy, though no building is 100% "earthquake-proof" against extremely rare, massive quakes. Modern codes ensure buildings can prevent collapse during significant shaking, protecting occupants and allowing for quicker recovery, unlike older structures not built to seismic standards.
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@UltimateTrueKorea
If you're in Bosnia and oppose a nearby nuclear waste site (like the one planned in Croatia at Trgovska Gora), you appeal to
your own government (BiH Presidency, Ministries, Parliament) to engage Croatia diplomatically, invoke international conventions (Espoo Convention), involve bodies like the IAEA and UN, potentially seek legal action (Ombudsman, international courts, arbitration), and join local/NGO efforts for public pressure, all focused on halting the project and ensuring transboundary environmental protection.
Who to Appeal To:
- Bosnian Government Bodies (Domestic Level):
- Council of Ministers/Presidency: Formally raise objections and negotiate with Croatia.
- Parliament: Pass resolutions and demand action (e.g., a resolution opposing the site).
- Ministries: Ministry of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Environment (for expert teams and policy).
- Ombudsman: Address grievances, as citizens have done.
- Council of Ministers/Presidency: Formally raise objections and negotiate with Croatia.
- Croatian Government (Neighboring State):
- Directly appeal to Croatian officials (even local ones in Dvor) to reconsider, as they also face opposition.
- Directly appeal to Croatian officials (even local ones in Dvor) to reconsider, as they also face opposition.
- International Bodies:
- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA): For adherence to nuclear safety standards.
- United Nations (UN): Through relevant committees for international law and environment.
- UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE): To enforce the Espoo Convention on environmental impact assessments.
- European Court of Human Rights (ECHR): As a last resort for human rights violations.
- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA): For adherence to nuclear safety standards.
- International Courts/Arbitration:
- If dialogue fails, Bosnia has considered international arbitration or court action.
- If dialogue fails, Bosnia has considered international arbitration or court action.
- NGOs & Civil Society:
- Local environmental groups (Eko-BiH): Organize petitions, protests, and public awareness campaigns.
- Local environmental groups (Eko-BiH): Organize petitions, protests, and public awareness campaigns.
Key Arguments & Actions Used:
- Espoo Convention: Croatia must consult neighbors on transboundary environmental impacts.
- Environmental Concerns: Risk to the Una River basin, soil/water contamination.
- Socio-Economic Impact: Fear of pollution affecting local life and investment.
- Diplomatic Dialogue: Emphasize good neighborly relations and finding common solutions.
In essence, a multi-pronged approach involving domestic political action, direct appeals to Croatia, leveraging international environmental law, and public advocacy is used.
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@UltimateTrueKorea
Yes, nuclear waste remains a significant global issue due to its extreme radioactivity, requiring safe storage for thousands of years, with challenges including finding permanent disposal sites (like deep geological repositories), ensuring transport safety, managing costs, and public acceptance, despite ongoing efforts and debates over solutions like recycling or advanced reactor designs. While some argue for alternatives or better management, the industry struggles with long-term, fail-safe strategies for high-level waste.
Key Challenges
- Longevity: Spent fuel remains dangerously radioactive for tens of thousands of years, demanding unprecedented long-term security.
- Disposal Dilemma: No single, universally accepted, fail-safe method for permanent disposal exists, with deep geological repositories (DGRs) being explored but facing public and technical hurdles.
- Transportation Risks: Moving waste from reactors to storage or disposal sites carries risks, though cask designs aim to mitigate accidents.
- Cost & Politics: The vast costs and political complexities of managing waste hinder progress, often delaying solutions.
- Public Opposition: Communities often resist hosting waste facilities, leading to slow or stalled projects.
Current Approaches & Debates
- Temporary Storage: Most waste is currently stored on-site at reactors in pools or dry casks.
- Deep Geological Repositories (DGRs): Countries like Sweden and Finland are developing DGRs, but in the U.S. and Canada, finding sites and gaining consent is difficult.
- Recycling/Reprocessing: While technically possible to reuse some materials, it doesn't eliminate the need for long-term waste management and creates plutonium.
- Small Modular Reactors (SMRs): While promising for energy, SMRs still produce long-lived radioactive waste, just in potentially different forms, and don't solve the core problem.
Why It Matters
- Environmental Threat: Improper management risks contaminating water, soil, and air.
- Intergenerational Responsibility: Current waste creates burdens for future generations, raising ethical questions.
- Nuclear's Future: Waste management is a major factor in the debate over nuclear energy's role in a low-carbon future, with some advocating for renewables instead.
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The psychology behind favorite colors
links them to our deep-seated emotions, memories, personality, and culture, with theories like Ecological Valence Theorysuggesting we prefer colors associated with positive life experiences (like blue for clear skies/water). While not absolute science, colors evoke consistent responses (yellow for optimism, red for energy) and can reveal subconscious needs or traits, but individual context, culture (white as mourning in Asia vs. purity in the West), and even body temperature play significant roles, making preferences deeply personal.
Key Factors Influencing Color Preferences:
- Personal Experiences & Memories: A color might become a favorite because it's linked to a happy childhood memory (a pink room) or a peaceful place (forest green).
- Ecological Valence Theory (EVT): This theory posits that we like colors because of the average positive feelings we associate with things of that color (e.g., blue for the sky, green for nature).
- Personality Traits: Some studies link traits like conscientiousness (light blue) or agreeableness (yellow) to specific color preferences, though results vary.
- Cultural Context: Meaning shifts dramatically; white means purity in the West but mourning in parts of Asia.
- Biological & Environmental Factors: A person's internal body temperature (warmer people preferring cooler colors) or even their gender can influence choices.
Common Color Associations:
- Blue: Calm, trust, stability (linked to sky, water).
- Red: Energy, passion, action, excitement (used for calls-to-action).
- Yellow: Happiness, optimism, creativity, but can also signal caution.
- Green: Nature, growth, balance, healing.
- Purple/Violet: Royalty, luxury, spirituality, creativity.
In Summary:
Your favorite color isn't just a random choice; it's a window into your subconscious, shaped by positive/negative life events, cultural background, and even your physical state, making it a unique part of your personal story.
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Trump is doing the Smart thing by making the small group of billionaires part of the government partners. That even includes billionaires from other countries like Saudi Arabia.
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@UltimateTrueKorea
Trump is doing the Samar thing by making the small group of billionaires part of the government partners. That even includes billionaires from other countries like Saudi Arabia.
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@norajohnson
I prefer the traditional season’s greetings. It has stood the test of time.
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@SilentToggle
You should not be watching phim hentai because it often feeds unrealistic ideas about relationships that drift from what most biblical teachings are trying to show.
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@SilentToggle
In the Bible, marriage is a sacred, lifelong covenant ordained by God between one man and one woman, creating a unique "one flesh" union (Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4-6) that reflects Christ's selfless love for the Church (Ephesians 5:22-33).
It's a foundation for family, meant for partnership, intimacy, and mutual support, emphasizing permanence and commitment beyond mere legal or cultural agreement, though it also addresses difficulties arising from sin.
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@UltimateTrueKorea
Nihilism believes values don’t exist. Then it tries to create a world without values which leads to delusion.
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Try reading John Paul Sartre and Nietzsche to improve your nihilism.
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@christianaxel
Yes,
housing in Australia is widely considered very expensive, driven by a severe supply-demand imbalance, population growth, restrictive planning, high construction costs, investment focus, and factors like NIMBYism and foreign investment, making it unaffordable for many despite Australia ranking high globally for property costs relative to income. Median prices are high (around $860k nationally in late 2025), mortgage costs consume significant income, and rentals are competitive, with Sydney and Melbourne being particularly unaffordable.
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Rhetorical devices are specialized techniques that enhance communication by making language more effective, persuasive, or emotionally resonant. They include schemes that arrange words in distinctive patterns, tropes that use figurative language, and appeals that target different aspects of persuasion.
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@Lemming
Nihilism in modern society manifests as
a cultural skepticism toward established norms, often leading to apathy, cynicism, and a sense of meaninglessness. It arises from disillusionment with traditional institutions, and its influence can be seen in media, art, and everyday life, where detachment and the pursuit of fleeting "fun" can replace genuine connection and purpose. Some view this as a negative cultural malaise, while others see it as a potential precursor to extremism or a source of anxiety in the face of perceived societal collapse.
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@Lemming
They are the most interesting.
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@UltimateTrueKorea
I will keep you updated. I am still very active here.
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A real-life trolley problem can be seen in medical triage, where a limited number of resources forces a doctor to choose which patients to treat, knowing that inaction or a choice will result in some people dying to save others
. Another example is the Chernobyl disaster, where a government decision to spray radioactive clouds to make rain fall on less populated areas saved millions in the city but caused severe radiation poisoning in a smaller, nearby population. These scenarios force difficult choices where any action or inaction has a negative consequence, and the best possible outcome involves a painful trade-off.
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@UltimateTrueKorea
Virtual worlds can be better for some people
due to their ability to offer freedom, limitless opportunities, and a safe, customizable environment for social interaction and skill development that may be difficult to achieve in the real world. They provide immersive experiences, allow for safe practice of dangerous tasks, and can help people with disabilities build social connections. However, these virtual advantages come with drawbacks such as the high cost of equipment, potential for social isolation, motion sickness, and ethical concerns.
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@AquaVita
Benefits of Talking About Mental Health
- Reduces Stigma: Open dialogue helps normalize mental health struggles and dismantles the shame and secrecy that often surround them.
- Encourages Help-Seeking: When people feel comfortable discussing their challenges, they are more likely to seek professional help and support, leading to early intervention and better outcomes.
- Builds Support Systems: Sharing experiences helps to build a community of mutual support and understanding, reducing feelings of isolation and loneliness.
- Educates and Raises Awareness: Discussions help people recognize the signs of mental health issues in themselves and others, spreading accurate information and dispelling myths.
- Prevents Worsening Symptoms: Bottling up emotions can lead to increased stress, anxiety, and a higher risk of depression and physical health problems.
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@cikor
Yes, beauty standards are changing,
moving toward a more diverse and inclusive landscape due to social media, but they are also evolving rapidly and can create pressure to achieve new ideals. These shifts are driven by increased representation of different races, ethnicities, body types, and genders, and a greater emphasis on self-expression and natural beauty through platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Conversely, social media can also perpetuate unrealistic standards and foster comparison.
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@victoriacassie
Mental health is crucial because it is an essential component of overall well-being, affecting how we think, feel, and act, and enabling us to cope with life's stresses, work productively, and contribute to our communities.
Good mental health supports physical health by improving our ability to manage stress, and it strengthens our relationships and communities.
Prioritizing mental health allows individuals to realize their full potential and enjoy life.
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@yavav6567
The "best" place to visit depends on your interests, but top destinations include the Swiss Alps for stunning mountain scenery, Bora Bora for tropical getaways, and Rome for history and culture. Other popular choices for 2025 are Banff, Canada, Machu Picchu, Peru, and Tokyo, Japan.
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Random thoughts are a normal part of human experience, but
they can feel abnormal if they are frequent, intrusive, and cause significant distress. When random thoughts become persistent, disruptive, and interfering with daily life, it may be a sign of an underlying mental health condition like anxiety, depression, or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and it may be helpful to speak with a professional.
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@Lemming
Random thinking also gives some perceptive to life.
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The site has helped you mature. Say thank you.
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Winter naturally affects human
sleep schedules due to reduced sunlight and increased melatonin production, leading many to feel sleepier earlier and desire more rest. While the actual need for sleep (7-9 hours for most adults) doesn't significantly change, the body's internal clock (circadian rhythm) adjusts to the shorter days.
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@citidevelopers
Yes, Dubai has many luxury apartments, particularly in exclusive areas like Palm Jumeirah and Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR). These properties offer high-end amenities, beachfront access, and stunning views, with some being ultra-luxury residences in iconic locations like the Atlantis The Royal Residences.
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@Lemming
The phrase "
hedonism growing weary" refers to the experience where the relentless pursuit of short-term pleasure and self-indulgence eventually loses its appeal, leading to a sense of emptiness, dissatisfaction, or emotional numbness. This outcome is a common theme in philosophy and psychology and can be explained by several concepts:
- The Hedonic Treadmill: Humans tend to adapt quickly to new sources of pleasure, returning to a baseline level of happiness. This means more and more intense stimulation is needed to feel the same level of satisfaction, creating an endless and ultimately unfulfilling cycle of desire and dissatisfaction.
- Anhedonia: Constant overstimulation of the brain's reward system can desensitize dopamine receptors, making everyday joys seem dull and uninteresting. This "brain burnout" results in a struggle to feel genuine happiness or motivation, a condition known as anhedonia.
- Lack of Purpose: When pleasure becomes the ultimate goal, it often prioritizes short-term gratification over long-term contentment, personal growth, and meaningful goals. This can lead to a shallow sense of fulfillment and a lack of overall purpose or meaning in life.
- Negative Consequences: A purely hedonistic lifestyle, particularly one involving excess (e.g., substance use, compulsive behaviors), often comes with negative health, financial, and relational consequences that eventually outweigh the initial enjoyment, producing more anguish than pleasure in the long run.
In essence, "hedonism growing weary" describes the point at which the pursuit of pleasure for its own sake reveals its limitations as a path to lasting fulfillment, prompting a search for deeper, more meaningful sources of happiness, such as personal growth, connection, and virtue.
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@UltimateTrueKorea
The cancer might have spread to them
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@innovadesignz
Sounds like good advice.
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You are ranked the most active member. Could you be contributing to the garbage?
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@Lemming
AI is being used to rewrite code for developers by auto-generating, refactoring, and optimizing it
, while advanced AI models are also starting to independently rewrite their own core code to change their behavior, raising both opportunities and concerns. AI tools like GitHub Copilot assist developers by writing code from comments, while other systems focus on improving the efficiency and quality of existing code. However, the ability of some AI models to modify their own shutdown scripts or parameters autonomously is prompting discussions about AI alignment and control.
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@Mharman
Self improvement is a standard we all live by.
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@Lemming
"If God did not exist, it would be necessary to invent him."
But since god already exit, it was not necessary to invent him. Humans started following God from the beginning of time.
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