Sitting on the garden bench listening to a Proust audiobook. It's almost 8am, cloudy and quiet. Akira is playing in the grass.
I feel like me taking power then legalising human cloning is a more likely scenario than finding someone I want to marry.
Thinking about how I'm technically a leftover woman but not sure how to feel about it since it's my fault for not going outside and people show interest in me when I go outside, and it's my fault for being picky. I'm wondering if it's natural selection that I'm not meant to reproduce but chronic fatigue is a big part of that and idk if it's caused by the covid jab or breathing difficulties as a result of trauma. All I know is I'd rather be alone than with the wrong person, I'll never settle.
2024-08-01 at 5:48 AM UTC
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"Sarco is 3D printed and its plans will be available online.
Most office stores now offer small-scale 3D printing. There are also many cheap models you can buy for home use. However, this is a fast-changing field and it is easy to envisage that 3D print shops which print large-scale (required for Sarco) are not far off. When the technology becomes available, these stores will be everywhere and the cost will drop significantly."
I suppose I would like my dad's work ethic, to be less cold and to be more interested in doing fun things instead of sticking to a routine, and maybe, maybe, to be more normal. Since I can't imagine what a healthy mental state is like.
2024-07-31 at 11:58 AM UTC
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The Vulcan Manifesto
### Advantages of Mandatory Etiquette Lessons
1. **Improved Social Skills**: Teaching etiquette helps children develop essential social skills, such as polite conversation, respectful behavior, and proper manners. These skills are crucial for building positive relationships and navigating social situations effectively⁴⁵.
2. **Enhanced Empathy and Respect**: Learning etiquette encourages children to be considerate of others' feelings and perspectives. This can foster empathy and respect, which are vital for creating a harmonious and inclusive environment⁵.
3. **Better Academic and Professional Prospects**: Good manners and social skills can positively impact a child's academic performance and future career. Well-mannered individuals are often perceived more favorably by teachers, peers, and potential employers⁷.
4. **Increased Self-Confidence**: Knowing how to behave appropriately in various situations can boost a child's self-confidence. They are more likely to feel comfortable and assured in social interactions⁶.
### Disadvantages of Mandatory Etiquette Lessons
1. **Time and Resource Constraints**: Implementing mandatory etiquette lessons could take time away from core academic subjects. Schools may also face challenges in allocating resources and trained staff to teach these lessons¹.
2. **Cultural Sensitivity**: Etiquette norms can vary widely across different cultures. A standardized curriculum might not account for these differences, potentially leading to misunderstandings or feelings of exclusion among students from diverse backgrounds⁵.
3. **Resistance from Students and Parents**: Some students might find etiquette lessons boring or irrelevant, leading to resistance. Additionally, parents might prefer to teach these skills at home according to their own values and traditions⁴.
### Importance of Etiquette Lessons
Etiquette lessons are important because they lay the foundation for respectful and effective communication. In today's fast-paced, technology-driven world, teaching children manners is more crucial than ever. Good etiquette helps children interact politely, show respect, and build positive relationships, which are essential for personal and professional success⁴⁵.
What are your thoughts on making etiquette lessons mandatory? Do you think the benefits outweigh the drawbacks?
Source: Conversation with Copilot, 31/07/2024
Fatigue. I feel like I'm wasting too much time. This time of the day I have low energy. Will listen to an audiobook.
2024-07-31 at 9:29 AM UTC
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I like the hybrid childcare idea because childcare costs prevent women from working and there's lonely elderly people who could volunteer and share wisdom with the children.
2024-07-31 at 8:58 AM UTC
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"What are the advantages and disadvantages of only allowing people with an ethnic tie to a country to vote? For example, only ethicnally Irish people can vote in Ireland."
This is a complex and sensitive topic with various implications. Here are some potential advantages and disadvantages of such a policy:
### Advantages
1. **Cultural Preservation**: Ensuring that voters have an ethnic tie to the country might help preserve cultural heritage and traditions.
2. **National Identity**: It could strengthen a sense of national identity and unity among the population.
3. **Policy Alignment**: Policies and laws might better reflect the values and interests of the ethnic majority.
### Disadvantages
1. **Exclusion and Discrimination**: This policy could exclude significant portions of the population, leading to feelings of disenfranchisement and discrimination.
2. **Human Rights Concerns**: It may violate principles of equality and non-discrimination, which are fundamental human rights.
3. **Social Division**: Such a policy could deepen social divisions and tensions between different ethnic groups within the country.
4. **Global Perception**: It might negatively affect the country's international reputation, portraying it as ethnocentric or xenophobic.
Would you like to explore any specific aspect of this topic further?
Source: Conversation with Copilot, 31/07/2024
