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  1. PoetPhilosopher

    Have you ever bought a video game you enjoyed more than once?

    Have you ever bought a video game you liked more than once? Such as on different platforms? The answer for me is, "yes, a few times." For example, I bought Sonic Frontiers on Playstation, then I was curious to try the handheld (Switch) version, so I got the latter when it was on sale. I'm also...
  2. PoetPhilosopher

    Trump's bond reduced to 175 million

    https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/ny-appeals-court-reduces-trumps-bond-civil-fraud-case-175-million-vict-rcna144659 It says he has 10 days to pay it. Anyway, today was the day when we would likely know more about the 464m case, and well, I guess this is the news on it, and what the...
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    Pandeism

    What do people think of the belief of Pandeism? Primarily, I am asking about an idea found here: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pandeism "Unlike classical deism, which holds that the creator deity does not interfere with the universe after its creation, pandeism holds that such an entity...
  4. PoetPhilosopher

    Exploring the subject of Spiritual Awakening

    Hi, I've been pondering the concept of spiritual awakening and its many interpretations. How do you define a spiritual awakening? What does it mean to you personally, and have you ever experienced one? If so, would you be interested in sharing your story about it? From my perspective, a...
  5. PoetPhilosopher

    Water vapor and "chemtrails"

    The truth behind those white streaks trailing behind jets in the sky This article talks about "contrails", when "water vapor condenses and freezes around the exhaust from an aircraft", and the persistent popular theory that they are "chemtrails" - "a well-established conspiracy theory...
  6. PoetPhilosopher

    Teenager's observation about AI wins him $250,000

    https://www.businessinsider.com/regeneron-science-talent-search-winner-achyuta-rajaram-machine-learning-2024-3 My comments: Could be useful information to know as things go forward with AI. The teenager seems to have also demonstrated his belief in practice through what sounds like a small program.
  7. PoetPhilosopher

    "Non-theism" - my current identification label, and how I use it, and how it may be both alike and different from some people who identify as atheist

    Hi, I've been reflecting on the labels we use to describe our beliefs and I wanted to see if anyone else resonates with the term "non-theist" rather than "atheist." For me, identifying as a non-theist is about embracing a simple system - in my case. It's less complex than agnosticism or...
  8. PoetPhilosopher

    My testimony revisited (and better explained)

    As a kid, I felt I was very gifted. I was completing some very difficult video games at a young age. I felt I even learned a little math from them, and also learned about puzzle-solving. By age 13, I had taken up computer programming, which I consider a good challenge to one's skills in various...
  9. PoetPhilosopher

    Tech talk!

    Hey everyone, I've been thinking about how diverse our interests and expertise are when it comes to technology. That's why I thought to create an unofficial, general tech thread. This would be a place where those with a deep understanding of computers could exchange ideas, discuss the latest...
  10. PoetPhilosopher

    Problem-solving: Balancing thought and ethics

    In the intricate dance of problem-solving, I find two distinct characters emerge: the overthinkers, and the underthinkers. Each brings their unique approach to the table, but both often stumble on their journey toward effective solutions. #1. The Overthinkers Overthinkers are like the...
  11. PoetPhilosopher

    Mitch McConnell endorses Trump for President

    I'm both surprised and unsurprised by this news: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/mitch-mcconnell-endorses-donald-trump-2024-race-support/story?id=107845418 I'd say more so "unsurprised". How about you?
  12. PoetPhilosopher

    It's Super Tuesday

    In the political world, today is what some refer to as "Super Tuesday": https://www.yahoo.com/news/super-tuesday-2024-live-updates-and-results-as-trump-and-haley-face-off-with-854-delegates-at-stake-124504400.html Results will likely start to pour in in a few hours when booths close and votes...
  13. PoetPhilosopher

    Some reflections

    I have been reflecting on my online and offline experiences since I became a member of RF five years ago. I used to be very shy, and others noticed it too. I would like to say that I have overcome my shyness, but I am not sure if that is true. I still feel shy, but in a different way. When I...
  14. PoetPhilosopher

    "Would people" or "Would someone" phrase... in debates

    I've noticed a lot of debates, including mine, have components which change the meaning. Those components are phrases like "Would people", "Would someone", or "Would it cause someone to..." While a lot of debates end up being about the claim itself, and whether the claim itself is logical or...
  15. PoetPhilosopher

    Elon Musk sues OpenAI and its CEO for "contract breach"

    In a lawsuit that has some observers already doubting its legitimacy, Elon Musk, after contributing money to OpenAI in its early days, is suing OpenAI and its CEO for "breach of contract", saying that OpenAI has changed its vision since its earlier days when the money was contributed. One of...
  16. PoetPhilosopher

    Claim: "Understand science well enough, and it'll lead to God"

    A meme I encountered online recently claimed that science leads to atheism at a basic or intermediate level of understanding, but to theism at a very advanced level of understanding. I doubt the validity of this claim in general, as there are many eminent scientists who are atheists. However...
  17. PoetPhilosopher

    My 2024 Ask Me Anything

    Welcome to my 2024 Ask Me Anything, where people ask me questions and I try to answer. Here are some aspects of my worldview that may have shifted since my 2023 Ask Me Anything: 1. I have expanded my social network to include more extroverts. This does not imply that I predominantly associate...
  18. PoetPhilosopher

    Young people push back against Dave Ramsey advice

    https://finance.yahoo.com/news/d-rather-caffeinated-depressed-6-110100987.html I'm familiar with some of Dave Ramsey's advice, and I just thought it interesting that younger people are pushing back on some of his statements. I might agree with a statement in the article (not by Dave Ramsey) -...
  19. PoetPhilosopher

    FTC fines cybersecurity company Avast 16.5 million for tracking and selling user data

    https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/22/tech/ftc-avast-cybersecurity-company-fine/index.html My comments: Interesting news given who it happened with. Just shows you can't trust anyone anymore :D
  20. PoetPhilosopher

    Do you feel your RF participation has helped make you a better person?

    Looking through some of my posts from 2019-2020, I actually seemed to make more jokes back then than I do now, but I also seemed a little bit paranoid at the time - in a general sense. I was dealing with a lot of stuff (I consider myself quite a bit better now), but I still see RF as having been...
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