If this is the case where does it end? Social media isn't wearing off, it's becoming more essential for school, work, commerce, social, entertainment; it's not so easy to escape the trip.
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society is just having a bad trip
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society is just having a bad trip
the world is in splintering mode with people turning against each other over race, religion and politics at a rate that is still accelerating. how did we get to a point where nearly everyone on earth can feel this?
traditional media blames social media, arguing that the unifying force of a couple of news outlets kept us all on the same page. as self serving as that is i think they hit the right vein - only it goes much deeper.
a bad trip is the dark contrast to the self awareness of a good trip and if you've ever had one you know how alienating it can be. the existential madness you are experiencing is difficult to share with anyone, even your old rational self.
a different layer of consciousness emerges so profound the basic assumptions of your existence are called into question: can i stop breathing? is what im seeing real? who am i, really? every sensory input is subject to this new, unwelcome perspective. awareness of the mess you are in can be terrifying and a seemingly inescapable loop defines your bad trip.
the alternate reality offered by social media effects brain chemistry in a more sustainable manner, reaching the baser emotions through the classic plot devices of conflict and anticipation. though less penetrating than psychedelics, social media is far more addictive, with hours spent in its reality every day.
the collection of billions of brains that we call society is now wired into a network completely changing our view of reality. the algorithms that reinforce our most manipulable feelings form the queasy onset of this mutual trip.
as society enters the limbo between old and new realities it experiences the same panic, dissolution and alienation of the bad psychedelic trip. we don't know what to believe and fear rules our actions.
it seems we were better off before we looked into ourselves too deeply but there is no shaking this off. we can't go back to what we thought was rationality.
traditional media blames social media, arguing that the unifying force of a couple of news outlets kept us all on the same page. as self serving as that is i think they hit the right vein - only it goes much deeper.
a bad trip is the dark contrast to the self awareness of a good trip and if you've ever had one you know how alienating it can be. the existential madness you are experiencing is difficult to share with anyone, even your old rational self.
a different layer of consciousness emerges so profound the basic assumptions of your existence are called into question: can i stop breathing? is what im seeing real? who am i, really? every sensory input is subject to this new, unwelcome perspective. awareness of the mess you are in can be terrifying and a seemingly inescapable loop defines your bad trip.
the alternate reality offered by social media effects brain chemistry in a more sustainable manner, reaching the baser emotions through the classic plot devices of conflict and anticipation. though less penetrating than psychedelics, social media is far more addictive, with hours spent in its reality every day.
the collection of billions of brains that we call society is now wired into a network completely changing our view of reality. the algorithms that reinforce our most manipulable feelings form the queasy onset of this mutual trip.
as society enters the limbo between old and new realities it experiences the same panic, dissolution and alienation of the bad psychedelic trip. we don't know what to believe and fear rules our actions.
it seems we were better off before we looked into ourselves too deeply but there is no shaking this off. we can't go back to what we thought was rationality.
like any bad trip it doesn't last forever. although we can't go for a walk outside or sleep this off we can talk each other down.
once you are aware of bad trips they lose much of their power over you.
once you are aware of bad trips they lose much of their power over you.
well we can walk outside every now and then by going offline but i agree with your point. we are getting used to social media and its losing its power to some extent.
i also think a new media will displace it faster than any previous displacement, just because of the pace of evolution.
i also think a new media will displace it faster than any previous displacement, just because of the pace of evolution.
Honestly I believe it’s all part of a bigger plan.
Keep the masses at war with each other so we don’t unite and realise we’ve been fucked in the ass all this time and say we’ve had enough.
They want to keep us from joining forces, they prefer us snarling at our neighbours
It’s perpetuated by the media who are owned by the very people pushing these agendas
Keep the masses at war with each other so we don’t unite and realise we’ve been fucked in the ass all this time and say we’ve had enough.
They want to keep us from joining forces, they prefer us snarling at our neighbours
It’s perpetuated by the media who are owned by the very people pushing these agendas
I believe the same , and those who are behind this are depending on all the stupid retards you see on the streets and the outcome its what we see today. Good people choose to stay silent instead , if we see wrong we don't speak up anymore.
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Wireheading Done Right: Stay Positive Without Going Insane
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Wireheading Done Right: Stay Positive Without Going Insane
Can we hack happiness for everyone and what happens to society when we do? And remember we will be competing with A.I. :)
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{bitcoin}
bitcoin isn't like banks, its like opec
Capacity limitations are baked into the bitcoin protocol. There have been opportunities to improve capacity but guess who controls the protocols?
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{bitcoin}
bitcoin isn't like banks, its like opec
bitcoin simply functions as a cartel, there's rent to be collected when you can corner a good piece of the market and that's exactly what the mining groups do.
use bitcoin and you are a subject of the miners and their self interest. once the market reached trillions in usd it became a billion dollar business just to sit on your ass and play games with capacity. This is the definition of malignant monopoly power.
use bitcoin and you are a subject of the miners and their self interest. once the market reached trillions in usd it became a billion dollar business just to sit on your ass and play games with capacity. This is the definition of malignant monopoly power.
Capacity limitations are baked into the bitcoin protocol. There have been opportunities to improve capacity but guess who controls the protocols?
This limit to how many btc is done on purpose obviously. And they have done it with certain projections in mind.
So when more than 45% of btc is in the wallets of 1% it starts to become a huge tool for manipulation and surveilance.
So when more than 45% of btc is in the wallets of 1% it starts to become a huge tool for manipulation and surveilance.
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NYPD Deploys Creepy Robot Dog In Public Housing
representative democracy corrupts representatives. direct democracy corrupts the people (brexit).
corruption always wins, it like entropy.
of course, the richest communities will be 100% automated. cause these rich "people" dont trust anyone with their loots.
Rich communities will continue to be served generously, poor communities are being corralled by a system which will not be held responsible.
representative democracy corrupts representatives. direct democracy corrupts the people (brexit).
corruption always wins, it like entropy.
corruption always wins, it like entropy.
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use three words to describe little biggy
internet in charge
My postman is obviously a stoner, just the way he carries the back all slung back on his shoulder gives it away but he also looks like Wayne (or Garth I can't remember which one is which). I keep thinking I should offer him a bowl of the good shit but he delivers so much weed to me I think I'd be putting him in a bad position.
You got me.
Relax in piece - RIP
Happily ever after.
Home sweet home.
Sunshine at night.
Just 3 words?!
Relax in piece - RIP
Happily ever after.
Home sweet home.
Sunshine at night.
Just 3 words?!
Lol that's poss the best 3 words. Esp goin by the shit that appears in my area as "weed". And the wannabes selling it
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it has been Destroyed by Customs due to Frequent orders on same address
THanks
it has been Destroyed by Customs due to Frequent orders on same address
THanks
what frequent orders, I have ordered only two orders in that address, that one didnt arrived, the other (later) one arrived. I dont think that was the issue anyway.
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{Economics}
How Are Negative Interest Rates Possible?
it either means the value of the money is headed up or there is an insane arbitrage in hand.
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{Economics}
How Are Negative Interest Rates Possible?
Why would anyone loan money and expect less back?
It’s basically a way that central banks control the supply of money. When times are bad and banks are holding onto their money; the central bank sets negative interest rates - this means banks are charged money to keep it with the BOE; this makes them more likely to dish out loans to us plebs;
When times are good and there’s a possible economic bubble, the rates are high to stop banks lending stupidly;
Either way we get screwed at the end of it
When times are good and there’s a possible economic bubble, the rates are high to stop banks lending stupidly;
Either way we get screwed at the end of it
It's possible that technology is making everything so much cheaper that the market expects money to be able to buy more in the future. So deflation.
Don't think so, manufacturing is cheaper as time passes but products are also more complex. Indeed you can buy a mobile phone now at 1/10 of the price of 20 years ago, but who want it now?
Because knowing you will lose 2% is better than not knowing how much you will lose. It’s a billionaire problem, I wouldn’t worry yourself about it;)
it either means the value of the money is headed up or there is an insane arbitrage in hand.
Well guess who the borrower is, the same folks that take your money at gunpoint every time you earn or spend a cent of it.
You have to choose who will destroy your capital the least, i.e. "give me your capital and i will lose you 2% pa which is better then the next manager who will lose you 5%". As bigbum says if you buy bonds, like German or Swiss bonds you do know how much you are going to lose. This is negative rates. Picking the best loser. In the alternative just hold gold or cash but that brings its own problems. Gold is volatile (advocates say its the safest, you can always trade with gold) as for cash, you need to stash it and parley inflation risk?
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want to end war? hold the weapons makers liable.
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want to end war? hold the weapons makers liable.
there are at least 2 guaranteed winners in every war, the weapons suppliers on each side. doesn't matter who wins or loses the corporations still profit, just ask the many nazi suppliers still around today.
considering their enormous influence over militaries and governments it's not surprising we still haven't got rid of war.
considering their enormous influence over militaries and governments it's not surprising we still haven't got rid of war.
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apple reduced to a lame tv company
yeah but steve understood media. cook is setting himself up as a villain and fulfilling the narrative they are setting up for him.
the guy is an ope…
apple reduced to a lame tv company
year after year tim cook has squeezed every buck out of users with shitty dark patterns but that's not the worst part. none of this money has produced anything except phones indistinguishable from the last models and computers suited for a museum.
the coup de gras? trade in-plans? credit cards? how about making movies instead of tech. it's a strategy that not only sunk sony but every sucker that ever walked into hollywood.
the coup de gras? trade in-plans? credit cards? how about making movies instead of tech. it's a strategy that not only sunk sony but every sucker that ever walked into hollywood.
Phones that get less usable as the price rises, PC's that tell you what to do rather than the other way around.
Long since lost their way.
Long since lost their way.
I mean, the link stuff is fair enough. Why would you pay to help people that went out of their way to fuck with your personal life? It's Gawker staff that want the program, the same staff that outed him for clicks. They can fuck right off frankly.
As for movies, I'm of the opinion that the greatest thing Steve Jobs did for the world wasn't Apple. It was Pixar, and that is his real legacy, still strong today.
As for movies, I'm of the opinion that the greatest thing Steve Jobs did for the world wasn't Apple. It was Pixar, and that is his real legacy, still strong today.
pixar is holding up better for sure, i think he really built time into making sure they had a sustainable creative system. that said there quality is also down, i can't imagine him letting them fall this far even in disney's hands.
yeah but steve understood media. cook is setting himself up as a villain and fulfilling the narrative they are setting up for him.
the guy is an operational genius but he doesn't understand content anymore than he does tech.
the guy is an operational genius but he doesn't understand content anymore than he does tech.
he would have been perfect for amazon, operational excellence and gentler relations with the outside world. also the awkward attempts at style.
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Earth Had A Drive By
? pretty sure that's the millennium falcon in carbonite storage
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[aliens]
Earth Had A Drive By
Oumuamua was the first object ever seen flying into our solar system and back out again. It's unknown how it was powered or wear it came from.
What about the monument built on mars moon that buzz Aldrin goes on about u can clearly see its shadow and the human like face (looks like a monkey wearing a helmet) and pyramids all caught in pictures on mars surface in 1990 with is exactly the same alinement as the pyramids of giza on earth ? plus mars surface is full of a chemical that only after nuclear bombs leave.
Sorry my biggaz turns out its just a piece of pluto
https://archive.vn/uap46
https://archive.vn/uap46
all jokes aside though very interesting how it was "hardly moving" until it got into our solar system then started to accelerate. For all we know we're looking for the wrong "signs" of life or sending the wrong kind of radio signals
Harvard's Head of Astronomy is certain it's an alien made object.
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Seal was wrong, our craziness is our biggest threat to survival
yes they are serious as hell, have you ever seen a seal fumble the beach ball trick? it's insane they're bitchy for like a week.
yes they are serious as hell, have you ever seen a seal fumble the beach ball trick? it's insane they're bitchy for like a week.
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Brexit Began Here
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Brexit Began Here
Rowling sprouted a cursed hatred upon Irish, Slavs and basically anything EU. The rest is Muggle history.
Casting spells of angry facebook memes.. And when all the shit starts (couple of weeks now) they will simply blame all those foreigners again.. Exciting, isn't it?
Yeah, they'll not though. They'll blame everyone BUT themselves. That's why we are where we are.
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Worst Star Trek Series of All Time?
The cartoons
