Borderline

This era has seen the emergence of several big governments, and corporations that are borderlines bullies. 1. Concentration of power in a central authority is leading to authoritarianism , where individual freedoms and rights are often suppressed in favor of state control. 2. With power centralized, there's a higher risk of corruption as decision-making is confined to a few individuals or entities (oligarch). This can lead to misuse of public funds, nepotism, and favoritism. 3. Centralized governments may become ineffective, struggling to effectively address the diverse needs of different regions or communities within the country. Decision-making processes can be slow and bureaucratic. 4. Centralized power can result in a lack of accountability , as decision-makers may not be directly answerable to the people they govern. This can lead to abuses of power without consequences. 5. Centralized governments may suppress cultural, linguistic, or ethnic diversity in favor of a uniform nat...

Relationships, both romantic and platonic present challenges and opportunities for personal growth, requiring understanding, communication, and a willingness to learn from experience.  Understanding your own values, needs, and communication style is crucial for building healthy relationships and boundaries. The keyword is to be 'authentic' . Pay close attention to what your partner is saying, both verbally and non-verbal. keyword here is no judgment. Express your thoughts and feelings honestly and respectfully, while creating a safe space for your partner to do the same. Establishing and respecting boundaries protects your well-being and fosters mutual respect within the relationship. View challenges as opportunities for growth and understanding. Focus on finding solutions collaboratively rather than assigning blame. Manage disagreements with empathy and respect, avoiding personal attacks or manipulation.  If challenges persist, consider seeking guidance from a therapist or co...

This scene has always made me wonder, and I think I've found how it might be explained: Podrick Payne had never been with a woman before. He was a squire, and squires were expected to be chaste and pure. But Podrick was also a young man, and he had his needs. Podrick entered the room in the brothel with Tyrion and Bronne and three prostitutes would later appears one after the other. The prostitutes were all young and beautiful. They smiled at Podrick and invited him to join them on the bed. Podrick was overwhelmed. He didn't know what to do. "I've never done this before," he said. The prostitutes laughed. "That's okay," one of them said. "We'll show you how." Podrick sat down on the bed with the prostitutes. He was so nervous that he could barely breathe. The prostitutes started to undress him. "What do you like?" one of them asked. "I don't know," Podrick said. "I've never done this before." The pr...

The Kali Yuga is the fourth and final age of the Hindu cycle of time. It is a time of darkness and destruction, and it is said to be the worst of the four ages. Paco Rabanne believed that the Kali Yuga would end in 2025 AD. He believed that the Kali Yuga is a time of great spiritual and material darkness, and that it is a time when the world is on the brink of destruction. However, Rabanne also believed that the Kali Yuga is an opportunity for spiritual transformation. He believed that if we can overcome the darkness and destruction of the Kali Yuga, we can usher in a new age of peace and enlightenment. And a new age will start, the age of Homo Spiritualis. Rabanne's ideas about the Kali Yuga are controversial, but they are also thought-provoking. He challenges us to think about the world in a new way, and to consider the possibility that we are living in the last days of the world. A time of great upheaval and change. The old order would crumble, and a new world would be born. A t...

"So, there's this guy named Jesus, right? And he's the son of God. And he comes down to Earth to save us from our sins. And he does this by dying on the cross. And then he comes back to life. And now he's in heaven. And he's watching over us. And if we're good, we'll go to heaven when we die. And if we're bad, we'll go to hell. But here's the thing: I don't understand this. Why does God need a son? Why can't he just save us himself? And why does he need to die? Why can't he just wave his magic wand and make everything better? And then there's the whole heaven and hell thing. Why does God have to punish people who are bad? Why can't he just forgive them? And why does he have to send them to a place of eternal suffering? I don't know, man. It all seems kind of messed up to me. But hey, what do I know? I'm just a comedian. I'm not a theologian. But I will say this: I'm glad I'm not the one who has to figure t...

Every time I wash my old car, it seems to rain; this observation leads me to seriously consider that my car possesses some magical influence over the weather.  Extending this notion, given that my car is relatively old - 15 years to be precise - and part of a discontinued series, I could logically conclude that global warming is caused by the gradual disappearance of these "magical" cars.

Feeling a sense of emptiness or void can be challenging, but there are several strategies that you can try to help combat those feelings. Here are a few suggestions: Self-reflection : Take some time to reflect on the possible causes of your emptiness. Consider if there are any specific events, relationships, or aspects of your life that may be contributing to these feelings. Understanding the root causes can be an essential step in addressing them. Seek support : Reach out to trusted friends, family members, or a therapist to discuss what you're experiencing. Sometimes, talking about your feelings with someone who can listen and offer support can provide valuable insights and help alleviate some of the emptiness you're feeling. Engage in activities you enjoy : Find activities that bring you joy or a sense of fulfillment. Engaging in hobbies, pursuing interests, or participating in activities that align with your values and passions can help fill the void and create a sense of p...

Not my first complaint about this It pains me to endure this once again, but here are the facts I have been isolated for a while, and today my co-workers are back. I prepared lunch for the group, and made a plate of vegetable with rice, and I thought it would have been nice to add a plate of potato chips. A co-worker arrived back at the office, after an appointment, and 30 minutes before lunch, he just grabbed a few chips from the platter, and it pissed me off.  And from that experience, I felt that pain in the stomach, and because of that I was pushed back deep into my memories, where countless times I've seen wives exploding in anger, when their spouse would do the same, with their stupid face, and greasy fingers. It shows zero respect, and this has to stop. I am so outraged now, still hearing that dude mushing on the chips, that I can't even speak.

This questions was not on anybody's radar back in the fifties, sixties, because during the cold War times, the World was easy, there were the good guys (the USA, defender of the World, always ready to help) and the bad guys (the Russian, Communist, sad, grey and ugly always preparing mischiefs) But relatively recently a new subconscious interrogation is emerging, in the contemporary culture ; as if we could not really understand who is right, or who is in the wrong anymore, as if the illusion of good and evil was just covering a more hideous reality of who is the bully and the victim. Maybe it started with the " Watchmen " or maybe it was " the Boys " series, or " Omniman "? As the World is starting to question if their governments really have their best interests in mind, we are seeing more and more of this type of controversial superheroes.. Even in comedy as in the "V indicator 2 " mini-series from "Rick and Morty" Universe There...

We are people I've been in countless situation where a customer was abusive with an employee, the irate customer is not happy with the employee's answer arguing that it was inaccurate, sometime wrong, sometime incomplete And the customer is going irrationally angry at them, start shouting, is being rude, is asking to speak to their manager, threaten them, etc ... In today's economy, this is really stressful, the employee is afraid to lose his job, and the situation usually escalates and the consequences are not satisfactory in the end for anyone. I wish in a perfect World, that we would talk to each other as human beings, as partner in this messy world, on a relatively short journey, ... Maybe this employee is already under the stress of a divorce, a sick child, in debt, or he is depressed, or suicidal, we do not know about each other journey, at this new stressful situation maybe will be the last straw for him I wish people would be nice we each other.

There are some tricks to get things done, best is to plan ahead of time Start the day before  Write down 3 to 5 things you want to accomplish the following day.  That way, when morning comes, you have a purpose When planning do not add just one line in a to do list, assign each tasks to a time period (morning, afternoon, after work) Morning is the golden period , best is to put the easiest task first thing in the morning.  It then feels like you start with a win, by doing easily one simple task then tick off one item of the to-do list. You will be filled with the good energy of dopamine  From there everything just becomes easier Whenever the day starts to slow down, try doing something easy (that doesn’t require a lot of focus and attention) When a small task comes up, do it immediately Bonus  Be kind to yourself

Mentalism is more or less a subcategory of magic and, when performed by a stage magician, may also be referred to as mental magic. A Magician will usually have great hands and moves trick (prestidigitation) while a Mentalist will use mind trick, putting ideas, using subconscious signals, or simply psychologist knowledge. Here is an example, ask a friend to play along. Explain to your partner, that you will read their mind, and guess what they think, you will need paper and a pen, that is it. There can be 3 or more questions, but let's make it simple and start with three. - what is your favorite color? - what is your favorite animal? - do you prefer going to the beach, or hiking in the mountain? Here is the trick, the two first question are very open, and may have a range of response up to 1000 of possibilities, while question 3 is just only has 2 options. Now using assumptions, and making some eye contact, holding hands. chanting, or pretending to be in a transe state, the mentali...

Why is there a +18 only banner for some content on the internet? What happens when someone turns 18, is this person suddenly getting some wisdom? Nope, I have found some 18 years old dude with zero wisdom. What should happen is that a person would gain some experience, and be able to distance himself from what he is confronted, some news, or content can be hurtful. To understand this (or to actually remember how it felt) try to put yourself back into your shoes, the day someone told you about the World War 2 concentration camp, or the day you discovered what the Catholic inquisition was doing. That is the day, you absolutely freaked out, and realized that humanity is not cuddle and hugs. There is a darkness in all of us, an awful abyss of the most gruesome horrors And being 18 or older, you are supposed to have this knowledge ; and therefor you may handle some disturbing content that might be visual or reading material, that will not keep you up at night ... Otherwise, try to make the ...

Not sleeping enough may damage the cardiovascular and immune systems,  it will impact diabetes, increase heart disease, and trigger indigestion, irritability and depression. We all know this, but do we get more sleep? Do we stop before the end of the movie to go to bed at 11 pm? Do we take naps?

 How to describe the feeling? - like an urge to check the Instagram notifications and messages, once a picture is posted How to explain the purpose of using Instagram? - Instagram is fantastic when it comes to social networking, interacting with other users, and especially internet famous people - it is great to grow an audience of followers, may it be for later selling merchandising, or to have a public listening and giving feedback but there is a high price to pay for this dopamine rushes Instagram is very addictive, and even if the sense of being liked and admired can be overwhelming it is all virtual and mostly fake Beside, to be an influencer  a serious chunk of the day has to be dedicated for posting new content, and interacting with followers.  Another crazy detail about Instagram, is that this platform is bullying its users by cancelling account, asking for selfie for verification purposes, adhering to the Instagram platform is really like entering a toxic relatio...

Money is Mathematical concept,  Money is debt, a promise of Work, a measurement, at best  Otherwise money is just a collective illusion  but the fact is that because of its immaterial nature Money is infinite ,  Earth's resources are finite or infinite? Do you see the problem?