"Learn to be indifferent to what makes no difference." - Marcus Aurelius

I understand that mr Aurelius was quite indifferent, since he was a General and very few things really made a difference for him😄

@m.miller you killed it today!

On the server i moderate we have 30+ people every day on voice and 10k members. From experience, I learned that a more structured format brings out more relevant information. Every1 has 1 minute to present his concise point. Than there is open discussion on the topic.

Does this discord channel lean more conservative/ religious / etc.?

what's great about it is I have never perceived a leaning, people have been all over the place

we tend to be skeptical

Like general philosophical skepticism?

We all engage each other’s views is how I see it. Perhaps we’re all skeptical of each other

I’ve been impressed with the diversity for sure to add to Mack’s point

I tend not to be skeptical from the beginning cause it hinders conversation and meaningful information is lost if you are skeptical i think

1.2 million - The worldwide Jewish population (comprising the Middle East and the rest of Europe) was estimated at 1.2 million.

Too much fuss for 1.2 milion ppl

Zionism = Nationalism

Check out how long this guys been in prison: http://www.ctinmateinfo.state.ct.us/detailsupv.asp?id_inmt_num=16370

https://www.imobiliare.ro/inchirieri-apartamente/sibiu/vasile-aaron/apartament-de-inchiriat-2-camere-X76L0001P?lista=2361394 === Average apartmen 2 bedrooms 1 kitchen 1 bathroom in Sibiu (One of the most beautiful cities in my country) - 400 USD / month rent Or 50.000 dollars to buy. 60 square meters

People try to learn

Romanian in 1 hour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTYEz4DZOuk&ab_channel=Babbel

I find that I’m not allowed to be skeptical of the skeptics.

That they aren’t so skeptical of their own skepticism; that maybe there is one truth, one way, and that it can be sensed (even if not perfectly embodied)

What happens in the US if police catches you with 1.5 grams ?

Of weed?

Yes

Well, marijuana is illegal in some states and legal in others.

If you have 1.5 grams of weed in California, your fine.

But if you have 1.5 grams of weed in Alabama you'll get arrested.

Here it doesn't matter so much, you have to go rehabilittion for a month 4 sessions and listen for 30 minutes what the psychologist says

Omg... going to prison for that is really bad. too hursh on ppl

Well, it depends on context as well.

First time possession it's a misdemeanor in some states.

But if your trying to sell it, or get caught with it multiple times then you'll go to prison for a year or two.

Didnt know so much different the States are.. can you choose your prison you want to go to in US?

No, the judge chooses the prison for you.

Oh

And if you want to swap it ? they let you ?

No, the judge tells you what prison you will go to, and you have no say in what he picks.

Its 7 AM almost need to go thanks a lot guys I learned a lot today. See yu

> I find that I’m not allowed to be skeptical of the skeptics.
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> That they aren’t so skeptical of their own skepticism; that maybe there is one truth, one way, and that it can be sensed (even if not perfectly embodied)
@JPMcGlone one can only be skeptical of ideas, not people (‘skeptics’). And to your point, maybe there is. Just hasn’t been demonstrated with any evidence or logical argument. And maybe it can’t be because it’s an unfalsifiable position to hold 🙂 ... what I mean to say is ‘ Only idiots are certain’ - on both sides of any idea

Borrowing that phrase for ease of communication of what I’m trying to say - not calling anyone an idiot

“Only idiots are certain” sounds like you’re certain about that

It’s an English saying. As I said I borrowed the phrase to communicate that certainty is not good on either side of an argument - nice good faith shown to throw that back in my face even though the whole point of my message was to agree with you in that both sides should be skeptical and not hold on to dogmatic certainity. If I wasn’t clear enough. I apologize.

I know 😉 I’m just pointing out the irony of that statement