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I’ve had the same supper for 10 years

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Re: I’ve had the same supper for 10 years

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Post by noofen »

lmm wrote: post #6

How incredibly small-minded. I respect people who've tried something and decided it's not for them. But to never even try a different kind of food? I suspect it's less that he's found what he likes and more that he's scared he'd find out he actually liked something else better, and has wasted those 10 years.

> How incredibly small-minded.

How incredibly patronizing.

Have you considered that people have different tastes? Personally, I hate eating; if I could take a pill to replace all my nutrition needs, I would in a heartbeat, even if it costs more than my current dietary expenses.

Re: I’ve had the same supper for 10 years

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Post by c3534l »

paxys wrote: post #24

Here's an interesting thought experiment – would you (and everyone else here) have the same reaction to this article if it was written by a North Korean farmer who was perfectly happy with life being in the exact same situation as this Welsh one? Would he still be "enlightened" and "content" or brainwashed, oppressed and a victim of propaganda?

You mean if there was a strong implication that there wasn't a genuine choice, but an adaptation to hardship brought on by human rights abuses and an authoritarian government? Call me hypocritical, but no. I don't think I'd have the same reaction.

Re: I’ve had the same supper for 10 years

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Post by bombcar »

paxys wrote: post #24

Here's an interesting thought experiment – would you (and everyone else here) have the same reaction to this article if it was written by a North Korean farmer who was perfectly happy with life being in the exact same situation as this Welsh one? Would he still be "enlightened" and "content" or brainwashed, oppressed and a victim of propaganda?

People have a range of “happiness” - in other words they can look at X and say “I think I could be happy doing that” and hold that the person truly is happy.

But if it is outside their range they will adamantly refuse to believe the person could truly be happy.

Re: I’ve had the same supper for 10 years

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Post by giantg2 »

justapassenger wrote: post #23

I often envy people like him. Working in tech it’s very hard not to get lost in rat race and always go for more money, more knowledge, more everything. I’m actively trying to avoid it, but it gets to me as well. And most of my friends think I’m weird that I don’t want to get one more promotion or why I don’t want to push myself outside of my comfort zone. I’m fine where I am.

If you don't at least pretend you want a promotion, you might be fired. It almost happened to me.

Re: I’ve had the same supper for 10 years

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Post by greshario »

paxys wrote: post #24

Here's an interesting thought experiment – would you (and everyone else here) have the same reaction to this article if it was written by a North Korean farmer who was perfectly happy with life being in the exact same situation as this Welsh one? Would he still be "enlightened" and "content" or brainwashed, oppressed and a victim of propaganda?

Well, my reaction to this one is suspicion that it sounds a little too perfect and either the farmer is idealizing his life or the journalist has taken editorial liberties.. so, maybe?

Re: I’ve had the same supper for 10 years

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Post by cogman10 »

systemvoltage wrote: post #15
lmm wrote: post #6

How incredibly small-minded. I respect people who've tried something and decided it's not for them. But to never even try a different kind of food? I suspect it's less that he's found what he likes and more that he's scared he'd find out he actually liked something else better, and has wasted those 10 years.

I think I would be more worried about the nutrient diversity and serious deficiencies of vitamins and minerals for having the same meal for 10 years.

Fiber seems to be the main thing he's missing (typical for a British diet). Other than that, he's eating a pretty well balanced meal. Between the fish, bread, and fruit, you end up with most nutrients you need.

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Post by eMGm4D0zgUAVXc7 »

marmot777 wrote: post #16
eMGm4D0zgUAVXc7 wrote: post #11

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Are there outside places to hike outside? That might be a healthy and safe. Frankly it doesn’t sound healthy to not leave home but you aren’t the only one who’s been shut in for a year. Millions of people.

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Re: I’ve had the same supper for 10 years

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rubidium wrote: post #28
eMGm4D0zgUAVXc7 wrote: post #11

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“ easiest way to not die” are you super high risk? B/c you’ve already likely deceased your chance of dying by just not driving compared to Covid. But if you’re over 65 or have other major health issues then makes some semblance of sense.

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