statement: the world is understandable
Request: At what point does this statement told true?
By request
retail arbitrage
Request: "An example of this would be finding a product at Walmart that sells for $5, purchasing that product, and then reselling it on Amazon for $20." Is it an integrous way of earning money?
Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)
epic western crime drama film directed and co-produced by Martin Scorsese, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert DeNiro.
Javier Milei
president-elect of Argentina. Before entering politics, Milei gained notability as an economist, as the author of multiple books on economics and politics, and for his distinct political philosophy as a vocal proponent of the Austrian School -- wikipedia
reverse psychology
This technique relies on the psychological phenomenon of reactance, in which a person has a negative emotional reaction to being persuaded, and thus chooses the option which is being advocated against -- wikipedia
“two wrongs don’t make a right”
Request: Something my father used to say. Now I find myself repeating it to my own children
Nepal's decision to ban TikTok
Request: It's been calibrated true on the [Database] that Tiktok promotes delusion. Does Nepal's decision to ban the social media platform serves the highest good? If it does calibrate in the highest good, it could mean other countries could follow suit. Or is it counter-productive?
Luciano Pavarotti sings "Nessun Dorma" (video)
Priority request. An awe-inspiring piece. You may get goose bumps.
looking forward to dying
Priority request: Considering that we know death is nothing to fear and actually has no reality, is it an experience that we can look forward to, whenever it may come?
belief in the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin based on scientific research
Request: David R. Hawkins calibrated that the Shroud is inauthentic; however, some scientists argue that no one in the Middle Ages could have crafted it so skillfully.
Napoleon (2023)
epic historical drama film directed and produced by Ridley Scott and starring
Joaquin Phoenix in the titular role.
Saint Gabriel of Georgia
believed by Eastern Orthodox Christians to have possessed powers of healing and prophecy, while his remains are considered to be incorrupt... In 2012, the Georgian Orthodox Church officially recognized him as a saint -- wikipedia
Plato’s tripartite theory of the soul
Plato divided the soul into three parts: the logistikon (reason), the thymoeides (spirit, which houses anger, as well as other emotions), and the epithymetikon (appetite or desire, which houses the desire for physical pleasures) -- wikipedia
dread
"to feel extreme reluctance to meet or face" --merriam-webster.com
The Nature Fix, by Florence Williams
Priority request. "Williams investigates the science at the confluence of environment, mood, health, and creativity. Delving into completely new research, she uncovers the powers of the natural world to improve health, promote reflection and innovation, and ultimately strengthen our relationships"