I can’t tell if this is a shitpost or not. (Intentional or otherwise).

The Nature vs. Nurture is poorly phrased.

We have: (a small selection)

• genetics
• epigenetics
• physical environment
• emotional environment
• information environment
• social environment

All shaping us at the same time. So yes, if you would go back in time and be the same genetic you, but like adopted at birth somewhere else, you would still be you genetically, but everything else would be different.

Maybe better, maybe worse. Even if like brought you down some bad backroads, you never know. Maybe this is the multiverse that takes you to where ypu really want to be? Your best self. We’ll see.

:(

I saw this one coming before I clicked on the post.

It’s stupid enough to be on-brand for this administration, but dick-move’ish enough to also be on brand for this administration.

Was this embarrassment born of stupidity, or being a dick?

Surely the leopards would never eat MY face.

I’ve never had such a toxic statement come from the person who is supposed to look out for their employees wellbeing. They at least act like they have your best interest at heart.

Sorry to hear about your rough time. If I can share an insight, in the hopes you find it helpful; you have an overly high view of what managers are and do. Good ones try to do this, but the default is not this at all.

Your managers are there to make sure you get the job done in a manner consistent with their operating policies and proceedures. This can vary a lot depending on the job and industry, but it usually means, fast and cheap and profitable.

At no point does your well being enter into the equation. The very rare exception is for highly skilled ultra-rare empoyees in critical roles. They are too valuable to lose and get some consideration. Everyone else is disposable.

It’s cheaper and easier to fire somone you lose confidence in, than it is to deal with someone with chronic issues who can’t seperate their personal and professional life. Your messaging would be interpreted by most managers in this context. You’re sowing the seeds of doubt and it can’t help and can only hurt your standing in a company.

My advice, seek comfort and support outside of work. Don’t let your boss know anything worse than cold&flu. Never share chronic conditions unless absolutely necessary. It almost never helps, but can and will be used against you in a secret court of employer opinion.

Source: Am manager, Have hired and fired many times, never because I wanted to. Always because the business demanded it.

I love a good news day.

Not indian, nor cat, but married into indian family. I now have headbobbles. My family makes me do tricks at family gatherings for laughs.

A fair point, but I believe a mistaken one. Humans’ evolutionary niche is it’s intelligence. Our tools are an integral part of that.

From this perspective, would you say the lion hiding in the grass to ambush its prey is just cheating? For a fair fight it has to be in open terrain? We all use the gifts at our disposal.

To your point “OP” tools can easily scale to beyond fair chase. There is no line that separates what is and is not acceptable. Its up to the hunter to decide for themselves, and the public who regulates them. Within the hunting community, there are constant battles between bows vs rifles and even spear and atlatl “purists”.

Edit: I swear I’ve met more than one “barefister” too, but it was online, so I couldn’t tell if they were serious, or playing devil’s advocat.

Ethical hunters have a core principle referred to as “fair chase”. The animals have to have a reasonable chance to escape, or it’s an unethical slaughter, not a hunt.

For example, a dude with a bow or rifle in the forest, where the prey can run away is fair chase. It’s a battle of skill, and stealth. You have to outsmart the prey.

A dude with his buddies, drones or helicopters or fenced in “wildlife” preserve are not hunters. They are slaughterers. There is no fair chase.

If this person was a hunter, then he should be pleased his prey exercised its rights to fair chase, and give kudos for making the escape through him. A bold move worthy of recognition. In a life-and-death battle of wits, skill and instinct, the winner was worthy.

If this person was a slaughterer, then fuck him, he got what he deserved.

Either way, this is a 100% win.

It’s a system. Not of Justice, but of oppression and extortion and naked power.

A wealthy elite from Wall Street to Hollywood with lots in between has a large and powerful contingent that is also Jewish American. On the whole, it is a large attractor to support for Israel. Every political campaign has to court the jewish vote regardless of stance to stay competitive in votes and campaign finance.

Ask Chuck Schumer what his job is.

Choices abound. Make one, move, stretch your legs a bit?

Online dating is a bit of a misnomer. It’s not dating. It allows people to optimize selection based on superficiality, and stops anyone from from getting to know anyone. It’s also high stakes because arranged meets with matches are purpose driven.

Put it down. Turn it off. Go do something you love and meet people. All sorts of people. Have fun, casually. Somewhere in there, you’ll find someone special.

(Not directed to you OP, just online daters in general)

No one can time the market. The answer depends on your risk tolerance and security buffers. It is schrodinger’s market. It is always the best and worst time to hypothetically jump in or out of markets. It’s only after you do that the probability wave form collapses and becomes one or the other.

Predictions depend on a stable system. No where is stable so don’t bother.

Global economic slowdown? No problem? Let me kidney-punch you in the tourism. Now it’s a problem!

Tell my wife I said “Hello”.

Laws? How quaint.

Never. But they can still be broke and/or insolvent.

In battleshits, it’s so you can keep your hands on the wheel and voice control the AI assisted turret cannon.

You: “Weapons, lock on to that red honda civic that just cut us off.”

AI: “Please confirm license ABC123”

You: “Confirmed”

AI: “Target Confirmed. Please select ammunition - Wet and Sloppy, High Density Penetrator, or Burnt and Crispy”

You: “Recommendations?”

AI: “The Civic’s front passenger window is open. Wet or burnt seem appropriate, however at this rate of speed wet and sloppy has a low probability of penetrating the cabin due to wind shear stress. Recommendation: burnt and cripsy.”

You “Confirm burnt.”

AI: "Firing Solution not yet possible. Please close the gap and avoid intermediate collateral objects.

You: *Drives with passion and skill closing the gap. “Weapons! Where’s my firing solution?”.

AI: “Target lock in 3…2…1…Lock” *Tone signals the duration of lock.

You: “Fire!”

AI: “Direct hit Sir! The burnt and crispy entered through the open passenger window and shattered on the front winshield. As a frangible ammunition the entire round was contained by the passenger cabin.”

You: “Enemy damage assessment?”

AI: “Unconfirmed estimates indicate the driver and all passengers are covered in fine particles of crispy burnt shit. The smell is likely unbearable resulting in the rapid deceleration you just observed. Total damage costs - 2 lost lunches, 2 loads of laundry and a level 5 car detailing required with a 5% chance of never getting the smell out due to ultra fine particles entering the ventilation system.”

You: “Excellent. People like this rarely learn their lessons the first time. Prepare to turn about and make a low speed anti-personel pass to pick off any stragglers. Ammunition - Wet and Sloppy. Fire on my mark.”

The vice president, who is was Catholic, discovers excommunication.