We suffer more in imagination than in reality.

• Seneca

I don’t know if hypnotic is exactly the right word but the closest for me would be Carbon Based Lifeforms or Stellardrone.

Yeah it’s one of those technically true things that gets trotted out a lot to paint a “both sides” type picture. Not sure if that was the other commenters intent or not, but when stated without context it often seems like that’s the intent.

Yes and according to the CCP if Taiwan ever changes that it will trigger military action.

Oh yeah, this is actually an awesome point that I didn’t even think of. Thanks!

Yes. My therapist advised me only to seek official diagnoses if I wanted to try medication (for ADHD at least which I also probably have). Being officially diagnosed can lead to discriminating behaviour against you by insurance and even immigration depending on where you live.

Rejecting calls

Forgetting to reply to messages

Ignoring emails

Writing comments then deleting the text without posting

Unlocking your device only to immediately forget why you needed to check it.

Fair enough, have a good one mate. Appreciate the discussion.

Pointing out a positive side of something isn’t muddying the waters, nor is it in any way an attempt to refute the original point. If you’re unable to acknowledge something positive about the situation then I think that’s on you, personally. Like I said, we should engage with the things people actually say, not what we think their implied meaning might be. It does not follow that being more comfortable should imply you should feel fulfilled and that is not an argument that’s been put forward by anyone. No need to refute something nobody is putting forward. It just makes it harder to have a productive discussion, nothing more.

My reading of the comment was that the luxury being referred to was the fact that it’s indoors, access to clean water, music etc. Nobody said slaving away for shareholder value is a luxury. My point is these are important non black and white issues and to have a proper conversation about them we need to engage with what people actually say. Otherwise what’s the point of even commenting here?

It’s a straw man because nobody said you should be happy wasting your life away in an office generating shareholder value. It’s possible to appreciate the good things we have whilst still being critical of the system we are in. I personally disagree with the other commenters implication that capitalism is to thank for these things but that’s a whole other discussion.

Save some straw for the animals, geez

You’re not going to stand for it? Then I suggest you sit the fuck down.

I think I just relate to the loneliness and the competing desires for solitude and connection. It’s always nice to see a character heal from something you’re personally struggling with.

Madness? This…is…summer!

Anyone jumped in? I usually don’t roll with a crew so I leave these activities alone but I like to live vicariously. It sounds like a lot of fun.

Quiet reclusive train enthusiast played by Peter Dinklage loses his only friend. The friend leaves him a small property which he moves into to live in isolation. The isolation part proves more challenging than anticipated and despite his efforts he gradually begins making new connections with the people around him.

The Station Agent

I’m Commander Shepherd, and this is my favourite cue on the citadel.

Yeah well I’ve got two you’s for you you too.