I would argue that similar tech in our lives causes similar issues. We don’t write things down anymore - just scroll on, with a fragmented mish-mash memory of what we’ve seen. Some capacity for retention gets exhausted in a given day. Just what I’ve observed in myself or among friends/family.

I assumed this was available on https://www.watermelonpictures.com/films but it doesn’t seem to be there. I hope it makes it to other platforms.

That term isn’t translated to represent Russian grammar and politics, hence not relevant to this topic.

Interesting commentary on this by historian Aparna Nair on Bluesky. Essentially, saying that caste and discrimination is inherent in a certain cohort of the society which adhere to racism and eugenics.

https://bsky.app/profile/disabilitystor1.bsky.social/post/3mmlwmp5sf22r

So basically when translated directly from Russian, “the” means that the place is no a sovereign place (eg, a hill). This is done deliberately to lull people into the idea that Ukraine is not an independent state. Ukraine has asked Russia to refrain from this, which it doesn’t. But we don’t have to collude. Fair enough.

Very interesting and credible. I recognise the hypervigilance part, and it sounds like there’s some practice/training as well as “instinct” in there too.

I’ve tried but they* don’t hit the way they used to. And they’re a bit louder than I remember.

\* The Real Ghostbusters & TMNT. Both from the 80s/90s.

I’m relieved to hear that. I’m thinking back about the times where I might have missed something like that. Not a comfortable thought. Thanks for the reply!

That is absolutely terrifying. Good instincts on your part. I’m assuming/hoping she was okay?

I don’t know if I’d accept such an apology, but the acknowledgment is at least a step forward.

It’s a pity that it follows a different kind of pressure from the USA. That takes the sincerity out of it a bit.