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100% agree, so many flops right at the top VR/AR Threads AI Probably missing some more..

one-hit wonder

Same! My early childhood computer / tech introductions, all ran on a 286

Loved this game as a 10yo

You nailed it on the end for me as an Adult with ADHD diagnosed in my 30s. Motivation has been my biggest A-Ha with ADHD and trying my absolute best to align what I do with what I …

You are discussing a theoretical world. In the real world, interest rates are 0. I can't find a SINGLE savings account over 1%, while inflation is over 5%: https://www.bankrate.com…

This comment is spot on. Interest rates are not in line with inflation, therefore, savers are being eaten alive. Those on fixed income (retirees, disabled) are getting absolutely s…

^ This. Thank you for the correction and more accurate description.

From the perspective of an American living in the Netherlands for several years now... The Dutch are light years ahead in their Water management from the US, and far ahead of any o…

Just want to second your wonderful comment. Down-time is critical for productivity... it is not a paradox as one might seem. Just like exercising gives you MORE energy.

You sure it's not just being around young people. The prefrontal cortex doesn't mature until late 20s, so people are more impulsive and selfish. The 30+ crowd in Ayahuasca/Psychede…

MDMA boosts empathy: https://bigthink.com/surprising-science/mdma http://theconversation.com/ecstasy-users-are-more-empathetic... LSD on Empathy (Increasing altruism): https://www.…

I'd recommend the book "How to not Die". Here are some takeaways: "Which foods contain the most cholesterol? Eggs, fish, chicken, and red meat all earn the red light..." "As for sa…

You should check out '30 million words'. It's a book about the importance of spoken language on young minds, and books may be a means. Fascinating data in it.

You are so thoughtful. Thank you for giving hope to humanity.

Definitely possible, I'm just highlighting it as hard. The last time "making friends" was easy was in university/college. For me (anecdote), it's only gotten harder as I've become …

It's hard to make friends with people and I'm in my 30s. I can't imagine how hard it would be to "find new people" when you are 90+ and probably can't even drive.

So by having a mortgage you justify unethical behavior? I fail to see how one creating their OWN problem justifies unethical behavior. "Be the change you want to see in the world."…

Debt is worse now than in 2008. We haven't / didn't escape anything, just passed it on to future generation(s). Future generations will be paying the bill for mistakes of their par…

"Consumers wouldn't be spending if they didn't have extra cash in their pocket, and they expect the economy to stagnate/decline" Debt, leverage, credit cards, loans, home equity li…

Research has been conducted since 1950 (With a gap period of a few decades). It's pretty clear it works effectively, there are several meta analysis' done on modern and historical …

"Do not fall for the romantic tales of psychonauts to reach some kind of enlightenment. All these people suffer from psychosis." Nothing like a blanket statement in your first sent…

Look at other societies and ask yourself if your type of thinking that drives societal thinking may actually be part of the cause in creating these "monsters". Why are homicide rat…