machinin
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- Comment on Is there a word, phrase, or trope for an idea that gets more popular the more it fails? 1 week ago:
Perhaps the closest term is “cognitive dissonance.” I don’t think current usage best fits your description, although the original event certainly does.
simplypsychology.org/cognitive-dissonance.html
Cognitive dissonance was first investigated by Leon Festinger, arising out of a participant observation study of a cult that believed that the earth was going to be destroyed by a flood, and what happened to its members — particularly the really committed ones who had given up their homes and jobs to work for the cult — when the flood did not happen.
While fringe members were more inclined to recognize that they had made fools of themselves and to “put it down to experience,” committed members were more likely to re-interpret the evidence to show that they were right all along (the earth was not destroyed because of the faithfulness of the cult members).
- Comment on Is there a word, phrase, or trope for an idea that gets more popular the more it fails? 1 week ago:
There is the sunk-cost fallacy, but that is more about investments. I don’t know if it’s refers to popularity like OP wants.
- Comment on Bug bounty denied? Hmmm ... OK, let's see ... 5 weeks ago:
Thanks, that’s a useful description.
Pretty ingenious.
- Comment on Bug bounty denied? Hmmm ... OK, let's see ... 5 weeks ago:
I didn’t understand how the OP did good this:
Create an Apple account with support@company.com
Is that just a spoofed email? What would be the steps to do that?
- Comment on When and why did democrats begin supporting fracking? 2 months ago:
Thanks, I do appreciate this. It’s good to be reminded.
- Comment on When and why did democrats begin supporting fracking? 2 months ago:
Sorry, no greenwashing, just guessing. I just haven’t seen the criticisms like we had 10 years ago.
I agree that politicians don’t have much reason to speak against it without pressure, but I haven’t seen any pressure from citizens about it recently.
I could very much be out of the loop, so if you have any recent articles critical of the industry, I’d be happy to see them.
- Comment on When and why did democrats begin supporting fracking? 2 months ago:
It seems like the fracking industry has cleaned up a lot of their shit? We aren’t hearing the stories of water on fire, earthquakes in areas like Oklahoma, etc.
I’m just guessing. I haven’t seen any criticism of the industry recently.
- Comment on Trump unveils 'no taxes on overtime,' mocks Harris at Arizona rally 2 months ago:
This is the type of escalation I can get behind.
Go ahead Harris, beat that!
- Comment on if you ever traveled 1K miles by bus, would you recommend it? 2 months ago:
It really depends on the kind of buses I think.
I did a lot of traveling in South America and it was a great way to see different countries. A lot of the buses were pretty luxurious with 180 degree reclining seats, meals and bus attendants to give your blankets and things. You could rest comfortably during the night trips. I also met some interesting people along the way. Some trips were horrible too, but at least I have the stories.
I probably wouldn’t do it in the US. Don’t know about other countries.
Can you actually extend the trip and stay at some hotels/hostels or something along the way? If the buses are comfortable, and you have the time and budget, i think it would be great to visit three different countries, enjoy the foods and sites, meet people along the way, and have that time by yourself to do whatever you want.
- Comment on I feel like a flashbang went off in my head, so the only question that I can think of is, "What now?" (Details in body.) 2 months ago:
Love takes many forms. Caring for someone without the expectation of a benefit you want is a form of love. If my wife came down with MS and we could no longer have sex, I would still love her, respect her and admire the mother and life partner that she is. I would also be upset that I couldn’t have sex any more.
I personally would try to figure out the following, with or without professional help:
- Why is she depressed? She is going through a lot. She is probably scared you are going to abandon her when she needs someone the most. She may also hate the situation that you are in because of her illness. She is also probably angry at the world that she has to suffer this. She is also probably worried for her child and feels guilty that she can’t give her more. There are so many feelings she has to process, it may be easier to just shut down.
- If you remove the expectations of sex with her, would you be willing to stay with her as a caring and respectful partner and mother to your child?
- You might explore non-monogamy. That’s going to be a complicated conversation, but maybe something your wife is willing to explore. Just ensure it takes into consideration all the issues in the first point.
A good mother and partner is so hard to find. Love can take many forms. Don’t feel limited in your choices if you can make other options work out.
- Comment on Is my punctuation correct? 4 months ago:
My personal pet peeve is people using “societal” when “social” is just as appropriate.
- Comment on He-Man Reborn: Nicholas Galitzine Steps into the Role for ‘Masters of the Universe’ Film 5 months ago:
Yeah, just screams astroturfing.
- Comment on New ‘Star Trek’ Movie in the Works at Paramount from ‘Andor’ Director 10 months ago:
When you say “Star Wars,” do you mean everything after the original trilogy? I just can’t imagine this comment making sense otherwise.
- Comment on "Hey Google, find the nearest Burger King" - "Sure, here is one on the other side of the globe!" 10 months ago:
Sometimes I really struggle to understand how Google Maps works. I take some time finding the right area I want to search in, center the map in a very specific place, then search for a term or category and then it takes me to a completely different country to sit the results.
- Comment on This ad that says “Wake up! A beach house is not a dream.” 10 months ago:
This comment provides more context. They aren’t selling land there, but they want to steal that land for projects.
- Comment on This ad that says “Wake up! A beach house is not a dream.” 10 months ago:
Did you read below?
- Comment on [deleted] 11 months ago:
That’s spooky, good find.
- Comment on How to smash the looms today - I've always loved tech. Now, I'm a Luddite. You should be one, too. 1 year ago:
I think you need a little more help with logic and reading comprehension before you respond so condescendingly.
OP’s point is that the technology will not create a paradise or hell. It is the political environment that does that. The technology is simply a tool that will be used.