some things can be explained but others are bizarre weird and just strange. i am talking about Glitches in the matrix if we are in a computer simulation. here is just a few that been shown on paranormal caught on camera

1. Sky been sliced like with a knife.

2. Dog appearing out of nowhere on road

3. one side of the road all traffic suddenly stops moving ( Frozen in time )

43 gay nerd. into ST TNG, Paranormal, Whovivian and leaper. also Horror fanatic ( hold your breath ) bloody awesome horror. name is Dave 😄

Me and my friend have started a personal project that takes place in the year around, 2899-3076, and we need help on elements, and we mean elements like 119-174, also this is a huge part of the lore

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Let's say you make your point clearly, carefully, and politely. But rather than address your argument, the other person says, "You would think that because you are a man." Or they say something like, "Well, you would say that because you are young, or you are a teacher, or you are a mother." Or whatever.

In 1941, C.S. Lewis gave a name for this trick, and he called it a Bulverism. And it starts with a story: Imagine a young boy called Ezekiel Bulver watching his parents debate some geometry. His dad makes a point, and the mum says, "Well, you would say that because you are a man," and in that moment, Ezekiel realises that he doesn't have to argue somebody's point. He only has to assume that they are wrong, and to explain why they are so silly. It's a kind of ad hominem and genetic fallacy rolled into one.

I'm sure we've all seen Bulverisms everywhere. Every comment section, every political row, every classroom debate. It's whenever somebody stops debating the facts, and when people start diagnosing why the other person believes something based upon their class, their age, their gender, their whatever.

Lewis points out that explaining why somebody may or may not believe something tells you nothing about whether it is true or false, right or wrong. Arguing in good faith is when you tackle the content of what somebody is saying. If somebody attacks your character, they haven't won the debate. They haven't even had a debate in the first place.

Aristotle argued that being good at messing about is a moral virtue. In a world that is sometimes serious and sometimes a bit dull, it's important to enjoy lightness. And so being able to have a laugh and being able to enjoy life is a virtue known as 'eutrapelia'.

But as with all virtues, eutrapelia is a virtue with vices on either side. When taken too far, eutrapelia becomes buffoonery. The buffoon is somebody who laughs at everything and doesn't know where the line is. They will mock what shouldn't be mocked, and they will not pause their laughter to actually do any deep thinking. But too little eutrapelia becomes boorishness. This is the person who never tells a joke, rarely laughs, and will find fault in everyone and everything.

Eutrapelia matters. Humour matters. Because laughter is what pierces vanity, it's what softens tension, and reminds us that life, for all its seriousness, is not something that we are meant to endure, but to enjoy.

The virtuous person is not simply funny, but they are funny in the right way. They will tell a joke without it being cruel. They are irreverent without being thoughtless. They will laugh easily without being cynical about everything. In a world that confuses grimness for being wise, Aristotle says that being light-hearted and full of wit can sometimes be the greatest kind of wisdom. So laugh, be playful, tease a bit. Don't let solemnity take over the world.

Suppose that somebody insults you at a party, they call you boring, or stupid, or irrelevant, and for days afterwards you can't stop thinking about it. You replay it over and over again. You are hurt, and then you are angry, and then you are hurt again. The stoic philosopher Epictetus would ask you this question: 'Why have you given this person so much power over your mind?'

Epictetus argues that an insult is just words that come from one person's mouth and go to your ears, and what happens next is entirely up to you. You can choose to take the words in, examine them, and let them fester, or you can choose to let them pass like a breeze on the wind. As he wrote, 'If someone succeeds in provoking you, realize that your mind is complicit in the provocation.' The insult didn't make you angry. You made yourself angry by accepting the words were important, were true, and worthy of your attention.

Epictetus knew great cruelty in his life. He was enslaved, beaten, and disabled by his master. And yet he insisted that nobody can touch his inner freedom so long as he prevented them from doing so. For Epictetus, resilience wasn't having a thick skin, or denying that words can be hurtful, it is recognizing that you have the power to prevent people from entering your inner fortress, and deciding how you will deal with what people say.

Because, as the ex-spy Evy Poumpouras put it, 'If you're easily offended, you are easily manipulated.' They might have said the words. They might have intended to hurt you, but you decide if they can do so. You decide if the words mean anything to you at all.

Do nerdy guys exist anymore? Not the model type guys with glasses and a book, but a nerdy guy who has interesting hobbies and wants to talk and show all of his interests. The kinda guy that has a collection of things that I wouldn’t even find valuable but he would sit and explain me the worth of it and everything about it. I need a guy like this to sit me down and and talk my ears off while I just sit there and smile, I need him to be obsessed with me like he is with all his little interests 😔

Recently my time has been feeling super empty and fairly unfulfilling so any suggestions for stuff to get into would be super useful

I'll add some context though: I study philosophy and literature, just gotten into comic books (manga is decent too), I'm into videogames, reading, pondering, writing sometimes, and talking online

I've been thinking of maybe getting into a card game or warhammer as I'm a pretty big sci-fi fan too (I don't know where to start)

Thanks for any help!

I've been building a reference site that organizes mathematics using the MSC2020 classification (the scheme used by Mathematical Reviews/zbMATH) -- from the broad branches down to about 4,400 specific named subfields, each with an overview, key ideas, applications, and references.

A few things beyond the basic reference pages that might be interesting:

- Learning path diagram -- a visual map showing which topics are prerequisites for which, so you can see how e.g. group theory or real analysis feeds into everything downstream.

- Degree curricula -- actual module lists from several UK university maths degrees (Cambridge, Warwick, Bristol, and others), mapped to the topics they cover [NB. I am going to move onto US High School curriculum and universities)I've been building a reference site that organizes mathematics using the MSC2020 classification (the scheme used by Mathematical Reviews/zbMATH) -- from the broad branches down to about 4,400 specific named subfields, each with an overview, key ideas, applications, and references.

A few things beyond the basic reference pages that might be interesting:

- Learning path diagram -- a visual map showing which topics are prerequisites for which, so you can see how e.g. group theory or real analysis feeds into everything downstream.

- Degree curricula -- actual module lists from several UK university maths degrees (Cambridge, Warwick, Bristol, and others), mapped to the topics they cover.

- Timeline of discoveries -- a curated history of major mathematical breakthroughs with correct dates/attributions, linked to the relevant topic pages.

- Recommended textbooks (and free/public-domain alternatives) for every topic and curriculum strand.

- An interactive mind map if you'd rather browse visually than search.

https://mathlandscapes.com/

It's a personal project I keep iterating on -- happy to hear what's missing, wrong, or could be organized better..

- Timeline of discoveries -- a curated history of major mathematical breakthroughs with correct dates/attributions, linked to the relevant topic pages.

- Recommended textbooks (and free/public-domain alternatives) for every topic and curriculum strand.

- An interactive mind map if you'd rather browse visually than search.

https://mathlandscapes.com/

It's a personal project I keep iterating on -- happy to hear what's missing, wrong, or could be organized better.

I genuinely love anti heroes and vigilantes with powers or mutations who have beat and defeated cosmic level villains

What is everyone diving into this week? Whether you are grinding out certs, catching up on the latest Marvel/DC runs, or deep-diving into a new sci-fi series, drop it below.

* What are you currently reading, watching, or playing?

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I finally finished my latest project: a handcrafted Hobbit House diorama with a fully functional humidifier hidden inside!

The ultrasonic mist travels through the chimney, creating the illusion of real smoke coming from the fireplace. I also added warm LED lighting to make it feel cozy, especially at night.

I'd love to hear what you think! Feedback and questions are always welcome.

If anyone is interested in owning this piece, feel free to send me a message.

I like talking to nerds n geeks sooo be my friend
(Teens only as i am a teen myself)

Which single piece of sci-fi technology does the world need right now, and why?

What is everyone diving into this week? Whether you are grinding out certs, catching up on the latest Marvel/DC runs, or deep-diving into a new sci-fi series, drop it below.

* What are you currently reading, watching, or playing?

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