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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Groupthink and tribalism in the Progressive Left |
| Dr_Manhattan |
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Posted: 13 Apr 2022, 5:18 pm
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Replies: 46
Views: 5,642
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| I don't think tribalism and groupthink are exclusively left wing behaviors, but the left isn't as "freethinking" as they like to fancy themselves. For example, if you're a progressive in most categories, but conservative in categories like gun ownership, people would eagerly jump at the ch... |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Serious PPR cartoons/images |
| Dr_Manhattan |
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Posted: 11 Apr 2022, 2:35 am
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Replies: 798
Views: 65,431
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| The majority of the philosophical illustrations, especially the ones involving Plato, are used by tribalists to illustrate themselves in a more sympathetic way when they've been contradicted. They're not oppressed, they're just mad reality doesn't bend to their will. It's not the skepticism that peo... |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Kids can't use computers... and it should worry you |
| Dr_Manhattan |
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Posted: 23 Aug 2021, 3:24 pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,718
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| As a tech guy I share your frustrations on the fact that most people don't really know how to use a computer, at least not well. However, having given this a lot of thought I think the problem isn't really all the users' fault. It's certainly not just kids, and nothing to do with the "younger ... |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Computers without internet access |
| Dr_Manhattan |
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Posted: 23 Aug 2021, 3:07 pm
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,543
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| Air gap your computer from any WiFi networks? WiFi has only so much effective range. Or you could just disable your WiFi card. |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Is there a way to extend my wi-fi distance? |
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Posted: 23 Aug 2021, 2:55 pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,313
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| Use a wireless access point. ASUS makes some WAPs that only require a power cord(included, obviously) and an ethernet patch cord. Realistically, you should probably look at trying to run plenum rated ethernet cord through your walls and ceiling and into a keystone outlet, but that can be a difficult... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: More Thought on Incels. |
| Dr_Manhattan |
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Posted: 02 Jul 2021, 12:10 am
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Replies: 1,169
Views: 41,974
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| Random thoughts from around the Internet... One of the problems with Incels is that they tend to make assumptions about women — what women want in men and in relationships especially — that simply aren't true. In fact, many of these assumptions tend to come from other men, instead of women. Even wh... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: So just for fun I took the CAT-Q test, and I'm disgusted |
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Posted: 26 Jun 2021, 12:04 am
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,419
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Total: 150.0
Compensation: 59.0
Masking: 40.0
Assimilation: 51.0 |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: I had to delete my Facebook account |
| Dr_Manhattan |
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Posted: 25 Jun 2021, 11:48 pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 905
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| Just recently, I made the decision to delete my Facebook account. I did it because there were trolls who would exploit the "report abuse" option to essentially DoS (denial of service) attack other people for any reason. They would do this by being all-around annoying and getting you to fig... |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Stress over Security+ |
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Posted: 25 Jun 2021, 2:46 am
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Replies: 0
Views: 700
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| I've been studying for the Security+ exam and I've stressed myself out to the point I had a meltdown and had to quit for a while to recuperate. I have my worries about not being able to make my appointment before July 31st, when they retire the SY0-501. It's hard for me to tell what the 601 exam has... |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: America Sucks in a lot of ways BUT.... |
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Posted: 11 Apr 2021, 7:23 pm
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Replies: 14
Views: 615
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| Well, if you grab a megaphone in the US and shout "YOU'RE A BOTTOM-FEEDING, SCUM SUCKING ALGAE EATER, [name of person of questionable moral fibre here]!" in a public park, you are unlikely to get into (much) legal trouble. But there have - relative recently - been multiple examples of off... |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: America Sucks in a lot of ways BUT.... |
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Posted: 11 Apr 2021, 6:57 pm
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Replies: 14
Views: 615
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| America sucks in a lot of ways and I can list you all a number of sh***y things but one thing that I will say is great is the ability to call out BS and nonsense. In America, one has the freedom to call out BS and nonsense. In other places if you do you may be arrested and possibly sent to prison. ... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Silly Things That Make Me Mildly Annoyed |
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Posted: 11 Apr 2021, 1:28 am
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Replies: 1
Views: 511
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| Does anyone else have pet peeves that don't really make sense? I know I do. Some of it is concerning my autism, some of it is just human interaction, in general. Both of which leave me perplexed and frustrated. To show you what I mean, here are a few examples: "I have a family member with [inse... |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: ITIL 4 and A+ certs |
| Dr_Manhattan |
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Posted: 27 Jan 2021, 12:55 am
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Replies: 0
Views: 501
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| I just recently obtained my ITIL 4 and A+ certifications and am in the process of studying for my Network+ exam and will study for Security+. The excitement I felt at the end of my exam when I saw my score was euphoric. I was thrilled; I'm eager to take on the next exams and get into the workforce. ... |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Does anyone know how to fix this cell phone problem? |
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Posted: 14 Jan 2021, 1:40 am
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,049
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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: Elvis the Alien |
| Dr_Manhattan |
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Posted: 14 Jan 2021, 1:11 am
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Replies: 0
Views: 618
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This guy is one of my favorite YouTubers. He's got a goofy sense of humor that makes me chuckle every time. |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Letting go.... |
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Posted: 14 Jan 2021, 1:06 am
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,318
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| There is this other balance concept of giving, you have to even the score and stop giving, take a step back when you aren't receiving. Which is even harder to do. After inputting so much effort to detach and just turn away, it's like constant torture. then involve yourself again if the person has r... |
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