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RubySoo · 56-60, F
Doomflower · 36-40, M
@Doomflower so...in following your philosophy...what sorta idea are you talking about in eliminating harm,and maximising potential un humanity?
Doomflower · 36-40, M
@BoobooSnafu I feel like I am explaining something super simple.
My philosophy is to work to minimize actual and potential harm and maximize actual and potential well being. In that order.
All humans suffer. All humans experience harm. Thus creating more of us causes an increase in the actual and potential suffering in our species.
My philosophy is to work to minimize actual and potential harm and maximize actual and potential well being. In that order.
All humans suffer. All humans experience harm. Thus creating more of us causes an increase in the actual and potential suffering in our species.
@Doomflower well you're not really.
Radically reducing population by elimination of procreation doesn't work. It's not economically viable.
Nations have faced this problem even when there HAS been only a slight but prolonged reduction in population .
We all know we suffer as a species.
I was wondering what solutions you have implemented to support your philosophies on the suffering of others .
I mean ...we can all do something ...and it would be great if we did.
Radically reducing population by elimination of procreation doesn't work. It's not economically viable.
Nations have faced this problem even when there HAS been only a slight but prolonged reduction in population .
We all know we suffer as a species.
I was wondering what solutions you have implemented to support your philosophies on the suffering of others .
I mean ...we can all do something ...and it would be great if we did.
curiosi · 61-69, F
There is an African proverb that says "The child that is not loved by the village will burn it down to feel it's warmth". While that is true for many those that do make the world a better place are the ones that felt the most pain. I can't explain it but only to say it must be the grace of God. I wish so much to have been able to experience childhood, something I can never get back. It is that pain however that I wish on no one and so it makes me more understanding.
I tend to agree with this my friend. When we were children and experienced pain and suffering through a loss of someone we loved deeply, how would we have ever learned to deal with it otherwise? I feel that we are defined often enough by what we have endured through our experiences in life. Becoming somewhat stronger, more resilient and trying to persevere throughout our lifetime.
SweetMae · 70-79, F
@SW-User I agree. Thank you for your answer.
SweetMae · 70-79, F
@Alfred22 Quoting from his Bio:
Early Life
Musk was born on June 28, 1971, in Pretoria, South Africa. As a child, Musk was so lost in his daydreams about inventions that his parents and doctors ordered a test to check his hearing.
At about the time of his parents’ divorce, when he was 10, Musk developed an interest in computers. He taught himself how to program, and when he was 12 he sold his first software: a game he created called Blastar.
In grade school, Musk was short, introverted and bookish. He was bullied until he was 15 and went through a growth spurt and learned how to defend himself with karate and wrestling.
Early Life
Musk was born on June 28, 1971, in Pretoria, South Africa. As a child, Musk was so lost in his daydreams about inventions that his parents and doctors ordered a test to check his hearing.
At about the time of his parents’ divorce, when he was 10, Musk developed an interest in computers. He taught himself how to program, and when he was 12 he sold his first software: a game he created called Blastar.
In grade school, Musk was short, introverted and bookish. He was bullied until he was 15 and went through a growth spurt and learned how to defend himself with karate and wrestling.
@Alfred22 Also after he went to live with his Dad at the age of 15, he never got any love from him. Looking back, he says that was the worst decision he took...leaving his mom to live with his Dad. But instead of complaining and being depressed and doing nothing bout his life, he has risen above his painful childhood and is an inspiration for so many.
cherokeepatti · 61-69, F
@SweetMae this is what will make the difference between heaven and hell on earth. I see two types of thinking with people. Some will remain victims and be very vindictive & self-pitying the remainder of their lives due to whatever happened to them as a child. Others will develop empathy due to their own experiences and reach other to others helping them in whatever way they can to heal & make a better life for them, and in the process they are also teaching by example to others. We all have to make a choice which we want to be in our adult lives. It may take time & patience & help from others to sort ourselves out but in the end it’s our own choice.
4meAndyou · F
I wish it was always true. Unfortunately, there are more broken children out there than almost broken children.
But I also do believe that in some few, who survive, thanks in large part to the grace of God, a special quality grows...an ability to feel the pain of others, or to be empathic. In some, this fellow feeling grows to include a community, or a state, or even an entire country.
But I also do believe that in some few, who survive, thanks in large part to the grace of God, a special quality grows...an ability to feel the pain of others, or to be empathic. In some, this fellow feeling grows to include a community, or a state, or even an entire country.
I'm not sure ....not all habe to break to save it.
I think a change in mentality of wjat life means helps.
Like the generations behind us ...some of them are realising material wealth osnt what it's cracked up to be .
They are choosing not to own things like homes, cars etc.
I think a change in mentality of wjat life means helps.
Like the generations behind us ...some of them are realising material wealth osnt what it's cracked up to be .
They are choosing not to own things like homes, cars etc.
cherokeepatti · 61-69, F
SteelHands · 61-69, M
SteelHands · 61-69, M
@SweetMae Yes yw. Life's never simple enough about anything to have rules like that.
Sometimes dumb couples get a smart kid or two and sometimes a smart couple raises a flub.
It's like those relationship quotes. Anyone should know those things are for beginners.
Nothing is ever simple.
Sometimes dumb couples get a smart kid or two and sometimes a smart couple raises a flub.
It's like those relationship quotes. Anyone should know those things are for beginners.
Nothing is ever simple.
SteelHands · 61-69, M
@SteelHands The early twentieth century history had a few that in the first decade, thought of themselves as saviors.
One of these learned a pre industrial revolution theory of economics called "ultimate depletion economics" where unchecked societal growth would lead inevitably to mass starvation and deprivation due to excess efficiency of the private sector.
He was born to an unwed mother and was first interested in becoming a religious scholar, and then studied art. His mother married a postal clerk, a very lucrative job at the time. He adopted the boy and tried to get him interested in government work. Which he finally did start taking an interest in. Applying his knowledge of economics he was considered a visionary.
His name? Adolph Hitler.
And that's the rest of the story.
One of these learned a pre industrial revolution theory of economics called "ultimate depletion economics" where unchecked societal growth would lead inevitably to mass starvation and deprivation due to excess efficiency of the private sector.
He was born to an unwed mother and was first interested in becoming a religious scholar, and then studied art. His mother married a postal clerk, a very lucrative job at the time. He adopted the boy and tried to get him interested in government work. Which he finally did start taking an interest in. Applying his knowledge of economics he was considered a visionary.
His name? Adolph Hitler.
And that's the rest of the story.
SatyrService · M
SweetMae · 70-79, F
@SatyrService Thank you for answering.
SatyrService · M
@SweetMae my pleasure Sister, I am VEry LUCky
that many of my social groups, are Multi generational
that many of my social groups, are Multi generational
sunrisehawk · 61-69, M
bijouxbroussard · F
SW-User
@bijouxbroussard I think everyone was”almost “ broken at some point in life
bijouxbroussard · F
@SW-User Perhaps so.
BadLion · 51-55, M
Not true or wrong. In general the adults do what they think is good or even the best. But the kids grow up to be better learning from the previous adults mistakes, but still do their own.
Longpatrol · 31-35, M
JohnOinger · 41-45, M
@SweetMae So what do you think of Hugh Grant & Would You Do Him
JohnOinger · 41-45, M
@SweetMae So what do you think of Tim Fields & Would You Do Him
JohnOinger · 41-45, M
@SweetMae I bet its a yes
11knaves11 · 41-45, M
Gotta sit and ponder this a bit
SweetMae · 70-79, F
@11knaves11 It is a lot to consider.
Adstar · 56-60, M
Nope..
Wiseacre · F
Totally...
OldBrit · 61-69, M
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SweetMae · 70-79, F
@SW-User You still have time.
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