Priority request: I’ve always loved this song…it has a good meaning and was just curious as to the calibration.
sushi
Japanese cuisine.
"haters gonna hate"
Level of this street wisdom.
truth is power
Calibration of the statement.
broken windows theory
states that visible signs of crime, anti-social behavior and civil disorder create an urban environment that encourages further crime and disorder, including serious crimes -- wikipedia.
feeling offended
In Truth vs. Falsehood, "offended" is calibrated at 180. In this case, we're honing in on the energy of the feeling, rather than the perception of offense.
tracking apps for teenagers
Request: Some parents require their teenage children to use tracking apps to monitor their activities. While it’s done "for safety", it seems like a surefire way to strain their relationship.
Vsauce (YouTube channel)
Request: One of the biggest science-based YouTube channels on the platform.
opportunism
Taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others.
We Who Wrestle With God, by Jordan Peterson
Jordan Peterson guides us through the ancient, foundational stories of the Western world, analyzing the Biblical accounts of rebellion, sacrifice, suffering and triumph that stabilize, inspire and unite us, culturally and psychologically -- amazon.
comedian
Calibrated as an occupation.
Bluesky
Request: A social network modeled after Twitter, with over 21 million users.
"You don’t have a soul. You are a soul. You have a body"
Request: Quote by C.S. Lewis. This reminded me of the teachings of Hawkins.
The Richest Man in Babylon, by George Samuel Clason
"The content is from a series of pamphlets distributed by U.S. banks and insurance companies in 1920–24; the pamphlets were bound together and published as a book in 1926. The book is often referred to as a classic of personal financial advice" -- wikipedia.