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Jeremy Falcon wrote: You're an intelligent man, Steve.
Thanks for the compliment, Jeremy. To quote Forrest Gump, "Stupid is, as stupid does". If we measure by that metric, I am most definitely stupid.  That's not something I can argue. I often remind myself that I can't take credit for whatever level of intelligence I may have been born with. IMO, I think perhaps I've been fortunate to have been dealt a relatively good hand of cards. In other areas, the cards I have been dealt are less than ideal. Whatever you're cards you may be dealt with, do the best with what you have. It's something that applies to everyone.
Jeremy Falcon wrote: strong disagreements
I can relate to that. It seems as though everyone feels strongly about what they believe regarding subject matter related to the field of psychology. It has always been loaded with controversy. It has been weaponized by political leaders to destroy the credibility of people who have the potential to compromise their place in power. The barbaric and dehumanizing "treatments" inflicted upon those with mental illness are disturbing. People have the inclination to discount your humanity if you suffer from mental illness. It has improved somewhat over time, but we're still in the dark ages. The stories I hear from patients in 2023 about their experiences aren't encouraging. There's a lot of abuse out there, and sadly much of it is inflicted upon patients by mental health professionals tasked with treating their mentally ill patients.
Jeremy Falcon wrote: After all, why bother when we have Nintendo? (sarcasm)
God gave us Nintendo because he loves us and wants us to be happy. A Nintendo NES is still something that can hold my attention just the same as it used to.
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Steve Raw wrote: Thanks for the compliment, Jeremy. To quote Forrest Gump, "Stupid is, as stupid does". If we measure by that metric, I am most definitely stupid.
Like I always say, you can understand humans, but you're still human. It doesn't make you above the same issues. It just means you get to argue with people about the why. I suppose the next "level" would be wisdom to use that information better... in theory.
Steve Raw wrote: IMO, I think perhaps I've been fortunate to have been dealt a relatively good hand of cards. In other areas, the cards I have been dealt are less than ideal.
It's like that with everyone. I can say the same. God has a funny way of balancing things out. Side note, there are different types of intelligence. Some times philosophers do nothing but think, when it's time for action... for instance.
Steve Raw wrote: People have the inclination to discount your humanity if you suffer from mental illness.
IMO "mental illness" is a term used by people that understand very little of the mind. At the very least, it shouldn't be a demonized term where we assume there's a problem with the person that cannot be cured. The difference between that and going to a doctor though, the person has to want it first. It's an inside job. Everything is "fixable"... if the person wants it. Nobody can do it for them. Not to mention, it's subjective. So, we treat it like it's demonized.
Sometimes you gotta do things for yourself.
Steve Raw wrote: God gave us Nintendo because he loves us and wants us to be happy. A Nintendo NES is still something that can hold my attention just the same as it used to.
I have a Nintendo too. What I mean is that is shouldn't be an excuse to avoid learning or reality though. It's an escape, but don't escape so much you're blind to the world is all.
Jeremy Falcon
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i consider myself a bit of an expert in such matters . Western thought re/ such matters is in my opinion of poor quality . i am a devout follower of Eastern thought / PRACTICE (emphasis) . further i have discovered a practice id est a simple method not merely of developing strategies as CBT presumes to do as per my quick reading at Wikipedia a subject i have no knowledge of but as it seems yet more Western theoretical blah blah blah i immediately deem it poor as it derives from the tradition of Freudian "talk (blah blah blah) therapy" who i hear is now discredited . as i was saying a simple and highly effective method i discovered which ELIMINATED (emphasis) in 1y my depression and bipolar also revealed the cause of each . it is merely "just sit" . no need for a lengthy book . this practice is also helpful in discovering bugs in code after a lengthy session . at the end of the day "just sit" and on occasion they will be recognized . in fact my 1st post here several years ago was just this bit of advice . i was surprised by the unpleasant / humorous responses . to summarize : "sit . sit . sit . attention . attention . attention ." what else is there . sounds like Quantum Mechanics to my ear . however maybe Western theoretical blah blah blah has some merit after all as according to Woody Allan "Psychoanalyses is like music lessons, for 5 years you do not notice any progress and suddenly you can play the piano. "
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BernardIE5317 wrote: as i was saying a simple and highly effective method i discovered which ELIMINATED (emphasis) in 1y my depression and bipolar also revealed the cause of each . it is merely "just sit" . no need for a lengthy book . this practice is also helpful in discovering bugs in code after a lengthy session .
I sometimes do this to rest my eyes, and think deeply about whatever comes to mind. Just like you, I do this after having depleted my energy from programming all day. It does help address bugs. What's even more effective, is a night of quality sleep. It never ceases to amaze me that upon waking up in the morning, the solution pops right into my head. I know very little about meditation and related practices, but the evidence speaks for itself. I believe you when you say that it has been a tremendous help.
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for clarification as to my meaning "just sit" means just that . in the usual Eastern such practice the thoughts which arise are not "chased" instead they are merely allowed to come and go on their own . in time they diminish and one discovers amazing attentive powers / pleasures w/o distraction .
modified 22-Dec-23 2:09am.
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Uh, could we have a synopsis, please?
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Synopsis...
Someone created something that they claim is similar to a brain cell.
Only difference from previous ones that did same thing is that this does not require cold to run.
Then it rolls without much explanation into current AI tech.
It should be noted that the referenced study (only one) was published on a Pay to Publish journal.
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also "Our goal is to advance AI technology in the direction of higher-level thinking."
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Ok, I have had my coffee, so you can all come out now!
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When you're driving on sidewalks, how fast do you go?
My speed record for driving on a sidewalk is 63 mph.
What about you?
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I drive on roads, just to be on the safe side, in the event I encounter a driver like you.
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In a closed society where everybody's guilty, the only crime is getting caught. In a world of thieves, the only final sin is stupidity. - Hunter S Thompson - RIP
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You obviously haven't driven in Italy. Sidewalks are fair game there.
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That explains why Fiats are so narrow!
I see them on US highways and they look so under-sized!
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Driving on the sidewalk is like riding a jet ski in a swimming pool...somebodies gonna get hurt!
As the aircraft designer said, "Simplicate and add lightness".
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In a closed society where everybody's guilty, the only crime is getting caught. In a world of thieves, the only final sin is stupidity. - Hunter S Thompson - RIP
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This is in particularly poor taste. You do not know if anyone reading this has lost a loved one to a vehicle that mounted a curb. Such attempts at humor are quite likely to retraumatize, possibly triggering a PTSD event. Stop trying to be funny. So far, speaking for myself, its just been annoying.
"A little song, a little dance, a little seltzer down your pants"
Chuckles the clown
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