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2024-07-31 at 11:33 AM UTC in What are you doing at the moment
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2024-07-31 at 11:21 AM UTC in What are you doing at the moment
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2024-07-31 at 11:19 AM UTC in What are you doing at the moment
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2024-07-31 at 9:29 AM UTC in The Vulcan ManifestoI 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.
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2024-07-31 at 8:58 AM UTC in The Vulcan Manifesto"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 -
2024-07-31 at 7:28 AM UTC in Strange but a percentage of Alt Right (nationalist?) are siding with Kamala
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2024-07-31 at 7:26 AM UTC in Strange but a percentage of Alt Right (nationalist?) are siding with KamalaI feel like I'm on a planet of apes. MAGA is a cult that has a majority of white men following it. White men are sheep and this is what we have to put up with.
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2024-07-31 at 6:14 AM UTC in What are you doing at the momentI just swallowed a raw egg for the first time in my life. Waiting to see if I throw up.
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2024-07-31 at 6:03 AM UTC in What are you thinking about....Thinking about how I haven't seen my nephew in a year and it's solely because I got a cat. I'm wondering about the timeline where we still have a relationship and if it's okay that I'm not in his life anymore.
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2024-07-31 at 5:48 AM UTC in The Vulcan ManifestoDigitally voting for policies rather than parties is an intriguing concept that could reshape democratic processes. Here are some advantages, disadvantages, and potential obstacles:
### Advantages
1. **Direct Democracy**: Citizens have a direct say in specific policies, leading to decisions that more accurately reflect the public's will².
2. **Increased Engagement**: People might be more motivated to participate if they can vote on issues that directly affect them².
3. **Transparency**: Digital platforms can provide clear information about policies, making the decision-making process more transparent².
4. **Efficiency**: Digital voting can be faster and more cost-effective than traditional methods¹.
5. **Accessibility**: It can make voting easier for people with disabilities or those living in remote areas¹.
### Disadvantages
1. **Security Risks**: Digital voting systems are vulnerable to hacking and cyber-attacks, which could compromise the integrity of the vote¹².
2. **Digital Divide**: Not everyone has equal access to technology, which could disenfranchise certain groups².
3. **Complexity**: Voters might find it challenging to understand and make informed decisions on a wide range of policies².
4. **Potential for Manipulation**: Digital platforms can be manipulated to spread misinformation or influence voter behavior².
### Possible Obstacles
1. **Technical Infrastructure**: Implementing a secure and reliable digital voting system requires significant investment in technology and infrastructure¹.
2. **Regulatory Challenges**: Establishing legal frameworks to govern digital voting and ensure its integrity can be complex².
3. **Public Trust**: Building and maintaining public trust in digital voting systems is crucial, especially given concerns about security and privacy².
4. **Education and Awareness**: Ensuring that all citizens are educated about how to use digital voting systems and understand the policies they are voting on is essential².
### Conclusion
While digital voting for policies offers many potential benefits, it also presents significant challenges that need to be addressed. Balancing these factors is key to creating a system that enhances democratic participation while maintaining security and fairness.
What aspect of digital voting interests you the most?
¹: [Advantages and Disadvantages of Electronic Voting](https://aspiringyouths.com/advantages-disadvantages/electronic-voting/)
²: [For and against digital democracy](https://getrevising.co.uk/grids/for-and-against-digital-democracy)
Source: Conversation with Copilot, 31/07/2024 -
2024-07-31 at 5:33 AM UTC in The Vulcan Manifesto"Raising a child within a community rather than a traditional family unit can have both advantages and disadvantages. Here are some key points to consider:
### Advantages
1. **Diverse Role Models**: Children benefit from a variety of role models, learning different skills, values, and perspectives from multiple adults.
2. **Shared Responsibilities**: The burden of childcare is distributed, reducing stress on individual parents and providing more support.
3. **Enhanced Social Skills**: Children interact with a wider range of people, which can improve their social skills and adaptability.
4. **Stronger Community Bonds**: A communal approach can foster a sense of belonging and mutual support within the community.
5. **Resource Sharing**: Communities can pool resources, providing better access to education, healthcare, and recreational activities.
### Disadvantages
1. **Lack of Consistency**: Different caregivers might have varying approaches to discipline and values, which can be confusing for children.
2. **Potential for Conflict**: More adults involved in decision-making can lead to disagreements and conflicts.
3. **Emotional Attachment**: Children might struggle to form deep emotional bonds if they don't have a primary caregiver.
4. **Privacy Concerns**: Families might feel a lack of privacy and autonomy in a communal setting.
5. **Cultural and Value Clashes**: Diverse backgrounds within a community can lead to clashes in cultural practices and values.
### Balancing Both Approaches
Some communities successfully blend family and communal childcare, combining the stability of a family unit with the support of a broader community. This hybrid approach can offer the best of both worlds.
What aspects of communal child-rearing interest you the most?" -
2024-07-31 at 5:22 AM UTC in What are you thinking about...."Imagining a human society without primitive ape behaviors is quite fascinating! These behaviors, such as aggression, dominance hierarchies, and territoriality, have deeply influenced human social structures and interactions. Without them, society might look very different:
1. **Conflict Resolution**: With less aggression and dominance-driven behavior, conflicts might be resolved more peacefully and cooperatively. This could lead to a more harmonious society with fewer wars and violent crimes.
2. **Social Hierarchies**: The absence of dominance hierarchies could result in more egalitarian social structures. Power and resources might be distributed more evenly, potentially reducing social inequality.
3. **Cooperation and Altruism**: Humans might exhibit higher levels of cooperation and altruism. This could enhance community support systems and collective problem-solving.
4. **Emotional Expression**: Without certain primitive behaviors, emotional expression might be more nuanced and less influenced by fear or aggression. This could lead to deeper and more empathetic interpersonal relationships.
5. **Territoriality**: The concept of territoriality might be less pronounced, possibly leading to more open and inclusive societies. Borders and property ownership might be viewed differently.
6. **Innovation and Creativity**: With a focus on cooperation and less on competition, innovation and creativity could flourish. Collaborative efforts might drive technological and cultural advancements.
Of course, these are speculative ideas, and human behavior is complex and influenced by many factors. What aspects of this imagined society intrigue you the most?" -
2024-07-31 at 5:01 AM UTC in Strange but a percentage of Alt Right (nationalist?) are siding with KamalaMAGA supporters are proof that the majority of white men are irrational and hateful and this stigma won't go away any time soon. Elon has shot himself in the foot as well. Unless he's secretly a Kamala supporter.
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2024-07-31 at 4:58 AM UTC in Strange but a percentage of Alt Right (nationalist?) are siding with Kamala
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2024-07-30 at 11:53 PM UTC in What are you thinking about....I just logged into one of my old emails. There were two unopened emails from Etsy. One was a code to get into my account, the other was the same night saying that someone had logged into my account. Both unopened. The one that said someone had logged into my account was for an OS I do not use. So it's possible someone knows where I live now and I have no idea who. They could have got my address from my orders page.
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2024-07-30 at 10:53 AM UTC in How are you feeling at the moment..
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2024-07-29 at 11:34 PM UTC in What do you guys eat for breakfast?I'm not usually hungry when I wake up. When I am up early it's smoked salmon with wheaten bread or an English breakfast fry. With a smoothie or fruit juice. When I'm on the go it's sausage rolls, I don't really like them but they serve them quickly and I'll be in a rush.
Most days it's a can of Monster, smoke, supplements, smoothie then an hour later maybe some houmous or pate with grissini. -
2024-07-29 at 11:36 AM UTC in What are you doing at the momentMaybe it's my subconscious telling me I will die from a black penis.
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2024-07-29 at 11:34 AM UTC in What are you doing at the momentIt's meant to be curtains leading to a black room of death but I can't unsee the penis now and am wondering if it means something since I was automatic drawing.
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2024-07-29 at 10:23 AM UTC in What are you doing at the momentIt's just exploring and it's not fair that you let it believe it was safe.
