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The Sense of Self
The short answer, for me, is that the self isn't real. Let's start with defining what is real. There is a cat climbing up on my desk. His name is Bug. He's loud and he likes to sit on my fridge, which is my cat's prefered place to sit. Bug has a temperature, mass, leaves fur everywhere, will eat unattended food, and stares at my pet mice (Geralt and Radovid). Bug is real. If I get hit by a truck and no longer come into my room, Bug will still come into my room.
By Duointherain3 years ago in FYI
Masters of Obscurity: Exploring Unusual Expertise
In the vast landscape of human knowledge, some realms extend far beyond the mainstream. These are the niches, the obscure corners of expertise that often go unnoticed by the general public. Yet within these niches, some passionate individuals dedicate themselves to mastering the most unexpected subjects. From the history of rubber duckies to the intricacies of cheese rolling, these enthusiasts not only embrace their niche interests but also become authorities in their own right. In this article, we'll explore the phenomenon of unusual expertise, delving into how and why passionate fans immerse themselves in the most unexpected subjects.
By Shwet Prabha Baiswar3 years ago in FYI
When Mother Nature Does Art School: The Untold Saga of EcoArt Madness
In a world where the Avengers are busy saving the universe and SpongeBob is still flipping Krabby Patties, there lies a lesser-known, but equally formidable force: EcoArt. Picture this: if Doc Brown hijacked the DeLorean, not for a joyride to the '50s but to crash land in the middle of Burning Man, armed with nothing but a paintbrush and a seed bomb. Yes, my friends, welcome to the fantastically frenzied frontier where science and art collide, combust, and occasionally compost, in the name of ecological salvation and sustainable swagger.
By ScienceStyled3 years ago in FYI
Christianity and Tarot
These 2 things seem like they shouldn't go together. For most people they don't and for others they can in the right way. Tarot went from being a card game for nobles in Europe to being part of the occult. Then in the late 1700s Antoine Court de Gebelin a French Freemason (and former Protestant minister) revealed that the symbolism in the Tarot was in fact derived from the secrets of Egyptian priests. A lot of symbols of Tarot artwork is connected to the legends of Isis, Osiris and other Egyptian gods. As occult interest in the Tarot grew, it became more associated with the Kabbalah and the secrets of hermetic mysticism.
By Lena Bailey3 years ago in FYI
Pesugihan:
Pesugihan: Between Traditional Beliefs and Modern Challenges Pesugihan is one of the cultural phenomena that nevertheless exist in Indonesia, mainly amongst communities that nonetheless adhere to standard beliefs. Although regularly regarded controversial and violating spiritual and ethical norms, this exercise stays section of the lives of humans in a number of regions. In this article, we will delve deeper into pesugihan, together with its origins, types, surrounding debates, and how this phenomenon interacts with the present day world.
By Moharif Yulianto3 years ago in FYI
The Unlikely Climate Crusade of Prophet Jeremiah: From Ancient Woes to Modern Throes
In days of yore, nestled amidst the turmoil and divine interventions of the Biblical era, I, Jeremiah, found myself entwined in a saga most peculiar. Renowned as a harbinger of doom, a voice of warning amidst the cacophony of disbelief, little did I foresee my role expanding into the realm of climate advocacy, spanning across the aeons to a future fraught with environmental perils.
By ScienceStyled3 years ago in FYI
