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Re: The Problem of Thinking Too Much (2003) [pdf]

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Post by mistermann » Thu, May 16, 2019, 5:51 PM UTC

HNLurker2 wrote: post #80

mistermann wrote: post #79

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I did a bit of googling on various sites and Romania does seem to not have much discussion online. There is a cryptic message in here that I don't quite understand, I'd try sending this guy a PM (from a mature reddit account that would feel trustworthy to not be a cop). At least he may be able to point you in some direction. https://www.reddit.com/r/shrooms/comments/7obvvn/growing_kit...

Wow thanks dude. Here my keybase: hnlurker

I'm a bit embarrassed to admit I don't really know what a keybase is!

Re: The Problem of Thinking Too Much (2003) [pdf]

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Post by liammonahan » Thu, May 16, 2019, 8:21 PM UTC

js8 wrote: post #5

I have realized some time ago that when some decision is difficult to make, it is likely that both outcomes are equally good (or bad), or at least, equally indeterminable. If one of them was much better, then the decision would be obvious! So indeed, if you can't decide, spin a penny. You save time and the outcome will be similar.

This is called Fredkin's Paradox[0] for those who are curious.

[0] - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fredkin%27s_paradox

Re: The Problem of Thinking Too Much (2003) [pdf]

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Post by HNLurker2 » Fri, May 17, 2019, 3:44 AM UTC

mistermann wrote: post #81

HNLurker2 wrote: post #80

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Wow thanks dude. Here my keybase: hnlurker

I'm a bit embarrassed to admit I don't really know what a keybase is!

The most secure way, an app like WhatsApp but it is secured because of 2 people encryption

You can contact me with the email in the bio if you don't like it (not many people use keybase anyways)

Re: The Problem of Thinking Too Much (2003) [pdf]

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Post by tachyonbeam » Fri, May 17, 2019, 4:51 AM UTC

copperx wrote: post #78

tachyonbeam wrote: post #74

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Things I did like: I was on a small team, my team and manager were great people, and I got along with everyone. The work environment was very comfortable, great food, they got me a super comfortable chair when I complained about back pain, etc. The pay was great too, enough to save 40-80K per year depending on spending habits (and still live comfortably!) One thing I didn't like was living in the silicon valley subur…

I can't thank you enough for your story. It's incredibly valuable to me. May I ask how do you feel now about your current life? Did you leave the States?

Yes I moved back two years ago. I don't regret leaving. I make less money, but still live comfortably. I can afford a two bedroom apartment a 15-minute walk away from work. I'm back in a bit city so there are as much social activities as I could want.

If you're asking if I'm happy, I would say I'm definitely more emotionally stable. I've been at the same job since I came back and currently don't plan to leave. I still feel down from time to time, not completely fulfilled, but I think I'd feel that way anywhere. I feel a little lost these days because I don't really know what I want to do with my life. I feel like I lack purpose.

Dating here in a big city seems easier than in the Silicon Valley suburbs. It's tricky (because dating is tricky), but I have no trouble getting dates. I did lose touch with many acquaintances after being away for a year. Party friends, when you stop going out with them regularly, stop thinking about you. I have a small number of close friends that I had before I left and I generally feel like I get enough social.