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    I can relate with you there as well. Curious, why did you choose New Hampshire?
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    Update: Bension started a topic requesting a "Truth About Capitalism" video by Stefan Molyneux; if you're interested, I've included a link to his topic here as a tangent to this discussion: https://board.freedomainradio.com/topic/41369-capitalism-for-beginners/
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    Thank you for bringing up the topic.
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    I'm in the same boat with you there itsmassive. To add to aro and Ace's comments, I imagine you've had other developmental milestone expectations that you either attained earlier or later than "normal". Is this very different?
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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Pq-S557XQU&list=UU2C_jShtL725hvbm1arSV9w This video focuses specifically on the automation of jobs. I'm still optimistic about the future.
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    Maybe the predominant languages of the world have more to do with economics (trade language) and cultural/political power (lingua franca)? If someone claims Mandarin to be the language of the future, it may have to do with their view of China as an economic or political power.
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    Have you ever played Settlers of Catan? There's more to the game's economy than just the resource cards. Similar to our world's economy, there are other forms of capital aside from financial capital, and not all economic decisions are based on logic alone.
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    I haven't seen the new season yet, but I do hope this is the case.
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    It looks like you're not alone after all. I hope you get a chance to meet up in-person with other like-minded people; it can be an energizing experience.
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    Cool beans! Thanks again for the suggestions.
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    Maybe they're born with it... maybe it's Maybelline... There's a similar controversy over "carrion" companies benefiting from the real estate crash. However, we don't blame the vulture for the dead animal it consumes; likewise, the company provides a kind of cleaning service, occupying a value vacuum that would otherwise fester. Why would we view these companies or speculators in a less positive light? (Have they aggressed? Who benefits from our showing disdain toward entrepreneurs?) It's good to know that early adopters benefit from taking risks. It's only by taking such risks that we progress.
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    Of course man, take your time. Travel, yes! Another thing we have in common. I also agree about opening up to the unique perspective of a place and people, as well as having a healthy and earnest appetite to learn. Travel has positive potential for educational experiences and expansion of empathy. Food, Travel, History: the holy trinity.
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    Good points already presented, I'll add this: That anxiety is a signal. When we see the light come on to tell us we're low on gas, we can acknowledge it and thankfully have the knowledge to inform our decision to get some gas. It's good to know when you're in tune with yourself, your surroundings, and what you need (or that you currently don't have something you need). If you find yourself in a position where you can positively influence/produce value for people and yourself, your emotions will indicate that. These are questions we ask others but should ultimately ask and trust ourselves with. I presume one of the reasons Stefan strongly recommends therapy is that our emotional guidance system can conflict with what our conscious minds think ought to be as opposed to trusting the navigator. If you can peacefully converse with your conscious and sub-conscious mind, you'll find fair winds and following seas on your sojourn.
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    Such urgency is suspicious... is there someone you need to punch in the face? Even if it is justifiable, you might not want to reciprocate force (if it's not life-threatening, severe, etc.). There might be more to gain in the long term by abstaining, or maybe you might need to vent. How you decide to respond at that point is up to you (the goal is to actively respond as opposed to passively reacting if that makes sense). As far as the defensiveness goes, it could be that the initiator is not empathetic to the receiver's goals (can't be considered constructive criticism), or perhaps the receiver is not ready/willing to consider the criticism. If either side is not open to the mutual give and take necessary, then the result will not likely prove as productive. I hope that helps.
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    Archaeologists are unearthing evidence to that effect. Ah, the tree frog profile pic makes more sense now. One thing that fascinates me about the Maya in particular is the acoustics of Chichen Itza and the echoes of a quetzal bird from the steps. I also enjoy reading about cities like Tenochtitlan by the Aztecs and how they were able to support a larger population than many cities in Europe at the time (though I'm not too keen on the human sacrifice...). Are these expeditions something you're making into a career (while working at the doctors office), or a hobby you're passionate about (or both...)?
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    Make-up

    luxfelix replied to Brazilda's topic in Miscellaneous

    Does Ancient Egypt, 17th-century France, and modern televised pundits/politicians count? I think it would be helpful to also consider how not wearing cosmetics can become another means to project perception. It's more of an aesthetic decision whether to embellish (wear make-up, clothes, etc.) or economize (remove hair, odors, etc.). "The symbolism behind various colors, forms/designs, and time-context will change from culture to culture." -Captain Obvious Is it a matter of morals? Well, shaving everything but the middle of your mustache to show support for a certain socialist (instead of support for a famous actor) may be offensive and/or insensitive, but the act/appearance itself is not a matter of morals (because it's not universal...?). That's one of the key things that characterizes cultural capital; the value comes primarily from the projected perception and imparted meaning rather than the material/medium through which it is communicated.
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    Make-up

    luxfelix replied to Brazilda's topic in Miscellaneous

    I would classify cosmetics under cultural capital; that is, capital concerned with perception projection. Historically, beauty (as cosmetics can enhance via symmetry, eye-catching contrast, color, etc.) was compared directly to truth and virtue. We may know consciously that putting on a mask does not make one virtuous, but sub-consciously this changes how we perceive the person, object, or event in question. We can even project this perception upon ourselves. For example, we smile when we're happy, but smiling can also help us become happy. It may be disingenuous to put on a mask to influence ourselves or others, but that doesn't necessarily mean malintention, although a defensive or dishonest dispute as to why one wears the mask is counter-productive; in that case, it reminds them what they aren't, and so the smiling becomes anempathetic and emotionally toxic. In other words, if one feels/wants to feel happy, a smile will reflect that internally and externally with ease (resonance); if one is concerned with the lack of happiness or the anxiety to shadow the sorrow, a smile will weigh heavy on the heart (dissonance).
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    Indeed. I've heard that to be a master, you must master the basics, and that one of the secrets to good sound work is good organization skills (both for yourself and the mastering engineer from your example). There are studies out there that would support your point about games benefiting your self worth. Gamification also comes to mind.
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    It's voting with your dollars. If people don't go out to eat, than the restaurants will need to change to compete with the alternatives (eating at home, etc.) or risk collapse (or... go to government and order off their menu... ). From what I understand, the restaurant industry (as we know it today) was largely a result of the French Revolution. Without their previous patrons (decapitated), chefs set up shop to serve the public. If restaurants fail, it's possible that we may see more home chefs in the future. The history of tipping apparently goes back two hundred years or so before that (T.I.P. To Insure Promptitude as it were), and was later considered "the vilest of imported vices [from Europe]" in a New York Times article from 1897. Six states even tried to pass anti-tipping bills in 1915. William Scott wrote about how tipping "created a servile attitude" and was "democracy's mortal foe" in his 1916 book, "The Itching Palm"; his criticism is against employees, employers, and tippers alike, and Scott even compares getting rid of tipping to the abolition of African slavery. (As a personal aside: When I could not leave a generous tip to show my appreciation for excellent service, I would find some other way to let the server know they did a superb job whether by telling them directly or, if they're really busy, by writing a note, leaving a drawing, and/or letting the manager know. I've even asked for a server by name in later reservations. As gratuity can show gratitude, I feel good leaving a tip for good service; if ever I meet a server whom wouldn't deserve a tip whatsoever, then I don't feel the need to be served by them and can either request another server or go somewhere else.) And, since we vote with our dollars, perhaps, on a subconscious level, the anxiety and social pressures of tipping bad service is similar to voting for bad politicians (who wants to reward that...)?
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    Hello Tree Frog, I can relate to that lone-truth-seeker feeling. I hope you find/found friends to the share the journey with. What brought/brings you to South and Central America?
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    The developer and/or their customers want class segregation? If so, then why not? Is it not a separation in response to the government's ultimatum? Who benefits from this?
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    One definition of the left vs. right scale that I found to be more helpful than "Communism (left) vs. Fascism (right)" is instead "Totalitarianism (left = 100% government) vs. Anarchism (right = 0% government)" or even "Total Governance by Others (left) vs. Total Self-Governance (right)" to account for the shifts in governance as we age (responsibility etc.). Why is it commonly "Communism (left) vs. Fascism (right)" in public discourse? Perhaps that's another example of the Overton Window at work; that this is the limited range of government-approved choices (100% government vs. 99.8% government...)? There's also the physical configuration of Congress where Democrats sit on the left of the aisle and Republicans sit on the right.
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    Ah, okay. So the Hayekian Triangle would show the stages of production with variable pie graphs/stack rankings in each stage? For example, for a Hollywood film: Pre-Production: ()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()() Production: ()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()() Post-Production: ()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()() Marketing: ()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()() Theater Rounds: ()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()() Post-Theater Consumption: ()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()() Is that what you were suggesting?
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    Thank you again for the revision suggestions. Huh, I presumed that all capital archetypes would/could be used at any stage of the production process in a Hayekian Triangle. Is this not the case?
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    I enjoy the simplicity and repetition of the video (the power of threes and all). I would suggest turning the mic 90 degrees off-axis (if your mic is omni-directional) so that you can keep that bass (proximity effect) while eliminating the harshness of your plosives (p's, b's, t's). With the mic that close up, it's also important to drink water before takes. Also, the dry recording environment is very engaging/intimate. I hope you don't mind the (unsolicited) suggestions. Keep up the good work!
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