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123. Björk - Army Of Me 124. Joshua Messick - Improv With Tim Britton

121. Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov - Scheherazade 122. Fat Jon - Feel The Void

Hi @Copper_Heart Cesar Millan, "dog whisperer" perhaps? Also, I used to know someone who went to the search&rescue unit locally because one of the rec. days they'd be walking their dogs with the interested dog owners.

Interesting... I might have misread your meaning. In that case, how about this (?) : forget good looking and solid gals who are more intelligent and most likely well principled (broadly speaking). That way, you don't need to stand out and still have many dates. (the zero argument is... Hypergamy male = for looks female = for resources)

H.A.W. / 09 Shandrew – I Want You (Ext.)

119. Metallica - For Whom The Bell Tolls 120. Dennis Yost & Classic IV - All in your mind

I'd like to second that, as it was generally the same experience for me also at an earlier stage of my life. Besides, it didn't just facilitated simplifying my tree of priorities anno but also taught me valuable (at times challenging) lessons about having goals, deferring immediate gratification... [Actually, I should do it more again, now that I think of it.] p. s. (Thanks for the reminder!)

Anarchy does not equal NO RULES but instead it IS NO RULERS. Once Peter Joseph has internalised that, he'll give up (hopefully) with false fantasies of a working centralised planning system. (I think.) Highly informative breakdown of the debate by Stefan Molyneux : "Zeitgeist Examined: Peter Joseph/Stefan Molyneux Debate Analysis"

116. The Gaslamp Killer - Fuck 117. Massive Attack - Black Milk 118. Apiento - Under Open Skies

... annnd another false alarm. Tsunami warning (fake) this time. Errm....

114. Kysa - Phantogram 115. Viking Trance - The Poem (Tor mix)

Perhaps, just maybe... Could be there some other reasons? (i.e. less "dead-end" restricted reasoning. Say, some perspective that's based on curiosity and leads you to more input to further refine your assessment?) I empathise. I really do. Say, you had envied those...(nothing wrong with a healthy dose of envy, if it's implemented into follow up actions) Have you asked them what it took to get to living a meaningful life? At times (personal experience) no amount of figuring yields any sort of change. What if you just picked a good direction and kept at it, bookmarking the current questions to revisit once you had moved around a considerable amount. Wouldn't you gain a better understanding in the process while also inching nearer to better income, a higher chance of finding true companionship, a firmer grip on your unique purpose further helping you boiling things down? "Wax on, wax off."

Sure, all the best! p.s. Boo, the space hamster...

112. Whitest Boy Alive - Golden Cage 113. Kitaro - Dream of Chant

Peaceful Parenting : +1d10 to int-, per-, def-, *(additional +2 ability if not single parent household)

Hi @DavidFoxfire As of mechanics and storyline twist I would check the rulebook and materials relevant to Shadowrun. When it comes to the "how civilisation went down the drainpipe", I'm quite against encouraging it as the backdrop. [because.. ] 1. Visualisation is an incredibly powerful tool... personally, I wouldn't like to add to the already quite crazy ideas people are possessed by. 2. I'm a strong supporter of soft-landing, be it even in an imaginary world, regardless what fears might I have. (I know, I know... there's the second act as well... still.) If you wish to speed up the process, perhaps you could post snippets of the framework, related artwork, guides for newcomers, sample ch. sheets and whatnot(is that a word?). (D&D isn't a spring chicken anymore) Hope that helps, Barnsley

H. A. W. / 08 Wicked Beat Sound System - The Church of Al Green (Android remix by Andy Page) < at normal speed !!! >

Then, I'm afraid our conversation should end here. It's because I don't think I can add any value currently to that realm. I honestly think you're going to benefit from listening to call in shows, particularly the one that is also on youtub called "The Danger of Being a Drug Dealer".

According to my (fairly uneducated and incomplete knowledge on the subject), probably not. Also, genetic predisposition plays a huge role as well but not entirely deterministic or without options for managing with appropriate knowledge/tools. < That's a very strong statement. Just noticing it. > Would you say that you are comfortable identifying as such? Have you decided to stay a criminal?

I am worried that any answer I'd give to that question would lack any sort of true meaning... sort of like an empty proverb or what Stefan M. usually calls "Hallmark cards"... First of all, you should be able to distinguish what is/isn't virtue and why? It's a lot to say, won't go into it here&now(sorry). You could start checking out call in shows labelled with dating, parents, virtue... etc. on fdrpodcasts and see if you are having more questions, realisations... You'll know what to look up in detail, stay curious and observant.

Probably, the best filter and or test you can get is called family and friends. (given, they are virtuous themselves and genuinely interested in your wellbeing) Self-knowledge is another one, plus upholding truth above else is quite a handy virtue to aim at. I know all these things might sound a bit too abstract, so imagine someone trying to learn about a far away land with only watching documentaries, reading travel guides. Perhaps it was better if the unexperienced person asked if someone who's an experienced traveller could help with proper preparation, going along the trip even, lending a hand in processing experiences, staying safe. (an experienced traveller has provable track record, skills in the end... like parents in a virtuous relationship)

That's reasonable, I think... regarding the first point True, while the the way you put it makes it sound like they don't have agency in that. It's not true. People choose to live an ignorant life or not. I mean, once you aren't depending on your parents for shelter and the rest of the things anymore... You could start making better decisions. This is what I mean : "... many people choose going through their entire lives without overcoming some of those things.. " Yes. I would say, it is. I can see how it seems like that the list of things could each represent a separate part on its own... let me give an example, see if it helps. i.e. In order to drive a car safely, one must: - be conscious of the current regulations, the state of the car, have a licence, know the destination, have a map/gps, operate all the instruments, read signals, have a good reaction time, practice of driving, responsible driver... etc. You don’t separately notice/focus on each and every one of them while taking your car to buy groceries. It almost seems automatic. (but in fact, you had to learn and practise each element a lot before. Some stuff was harder to learn and even then accidents still happen, some deadly) I disagree with you, meanwhile it also makes sense where you are coming from. I. e. - It would be unrealistic to expect a person to safely drive a car who has never learnt to do it. (people who have a licence but 0 experience, on their first day... etc.) You should be taught & shown with examples the nuances of social interaction basics by your parents, family members ahead of time so you aren't clueless when it comes to those things in "live action". (At least, that's what parents who are really invested in the success of their child make sure of, future proofing their kids so they can properly evaluate, choose appropriately, not fall for illusions/traps... That's a rather broad way of looking at things. Depends on what are the people looking for in those interactions... You might have asked if casinos are inherently reckless and unethical? (depends on many things but most importantly the basis of comparison)

Before proceeding any further, may I ask what you thought of the feedback you got? Did you agree with every, none, some of them... if not, why not?

Hi @Ronin_3000 , It would be much easier if there was a clearly described example(, maybe you knew). Perhaps, approaching it from the opposite pole is easier to highlight the key criterias. The way I understand, a person who isn't mature enough : ° physically, emotionally and by law aren't mature/adult ° have no / insufficient frame of reference/relatable experience (no comparison or false comparisons, therefore unable to perceive probable consequences) ° wouldn't take responsibility for their past actions ("sufferer", sees luck rather than consequences in general... =promise of repetition) ° wouldn't change their behaviour when superior information was available ("ideas have people") + (dependence) + (refusal to curiosity) ° inconsistencies when principles (or lack of) are compared with actions (says one thing, does another) + (unreliable, can't keep their word even to themselves) ° unable of deferral of gratification (can't withstand the lure of immediate satisfaction) ° LACKS SELF-KNOWLEDGE and a basic understanding of why they do what they do. (having trouble describing their identity) ° aren't economically, emotionally independent (can be coerced due to dependence, "fold" under peer pressure ) ° aren't predisposed to talking about the topic and it's ramifications openly (honesty, assertiveness, chance of push-back) + (can be manipulated) ° lacking support group(s), individuals who care genuinely for their TRUE wellbeing, people on the lookout for him/her. (if an addict is about to relapse, their support group is rather than giving him/her a drink <what he/she says would make him/her happy> do everything to keep him/her sober instead) ° [1/2] sees the interaction as a tool for something else, it's a way to something else (intimacy/contract is a direct shortcut to the unspoken secondary motivation) ° [2/2] demonstrates traits related to "Simon the boxer", Stockholm syndrome (unexamined incentives lead to mindless photocopying/inflicting of past behaviour / suffering) ° wouldn't be able to see if only one party benefited from the interaction, while the other experienced a net loss (worse off after the consent/contract) ... tons more. Barnsley

That's all-right @Kikker , thanks for chiming back.