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A Missed Opportunity for Something New and Better
No Science, Pure Miracle
The ending (possible spoiler)
How to resist temptation?
Great show, better than I expected
The Beekeeper 2 prediction
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No "reasonable viewer" would take …
A possible clichéd ending with a twist
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<blockquote>I could be off with the 2024 guesstimate (it could be a couple of years give or take)</blockquote>
You are not far off. The exact current date can be found on the whiteboard at the door of Paris's father's room in the hospital.
Well, if you’ve got a large energy reserve stored in your belly like me, water is the best energy drink! 🥛
Tarantino himself has spoken about how he doesn’t feel the need to include sex scenes in his films. He’s mentioned in interviews that he finds many sex scenes in modern movies to be unnecessary and that they rarely add much to the plot or characters. For him, a good film doesn’t need explicit sexual content to be effective.
That said, I have another thought on why he’s never gone NC-17. I suspect it’s difficult to maintain Tarantino’s signature intricate dialogue, stylized violence, and offbeat characters when they’re naked and making love. His storytelling thrives on tension, conflict, and energy, which might get lost in explicit sexual content.
<blockquote>Satellites could also heat the cloud tops by beaming microwaves from space.</blockquote>
"A Category 4 hurricane releases an enormous amount of energy, both through its winds and the formation of clouds and rain. The wind energy alone for an average hurricane can reach up to 1.5 x 10¹² watts (1.5 terawatts), which is roughly half of the total electrical generating capacity of the world. This doesn’t even account for the energy from rain, which can be even more staggering.
When factoring in the rain and cloud formation, the energy output increases to about 6.0 x 10¹⁴ watts (600 terawatts), which is over 200 times the total global electrical generating capacity. This immense energy release makes hurricanes one of the most powerful natural events on Earth, comparable to tens of thousands of nuclear bombs over their entire lifespan."
<b>Thinking critically:</b>
1. Given that a hurricane has such immense energy, could microwaves from a few satellites realistically have any measurable impact on a storm in real-world conditions, as opposed to simulations?
2. If we ever could develop the technology to control or redirect a force of nature as powerful and chaotic as a hurricane, how extraordinary would that be for human civilization. Isn't it too good to be true?
<b>More source:</b>
2000: In an interview three years after the article you linked was published, Moshe Alamaro admitted: 'So far, we haven't found any method that works.'
https://www.thenakedscientists.com/articles/interviews/steering-hurricanes-out-harms-way
2024: After retiring from his work on atmospheric research, Moshe became involved in initiatives like "The Green Revolution 2.0." This project, focused on developing innovative agricultural techniques, aims to combat the challenges of <b>climate change</b> and arid land.
Isn't it nice that other religions have managed to come up with differently worded versions of what Christians call the Golden Rule, even though some of them taught it centuries before Christ?
And you know why the "pure conjecture on my part" is not surprised by your echoing the 'Golden Rule isn't applicable in matters of this or that' argument? It’s because similar justification have been repeatedly used to legitimize exploitation and oppression throughout the history of Western colonialism and imperialism, from the subjugation of indigenous peoples to the enforcement of racial hierarchies and economic dominance.
I understand that you need an example of what discrimination is and what is not. But I have absolutely no idea what kind of job needs to hire you based solely on your genitalia or melanin content. So I am not sure if they violated the Golden Rule or not. Like everyone else, my perspective has its limitations. But I'm willing to learn and grow...
While in-group preferences can indeed foster cooperation, altruism, and trust within a particular group, a truly enriched society requires embracing diversity and promoting inclusion. By celebrating and valuing our differences, we can cultivate broader trust, cooperation, and charity that transcends group boundaries. It's not diversity itself that leads to friction, mistrust, and social ills, but rather our failure to acknowledge, understand, and appreciate the unique perspectives and experiences that diversity brings. By embracing diversity and promoting inclusion, we can harness its power to build a more harmonious, equitable, and thriving society for all.
<blockquote>Who says discrimination is bad?</blockquote>
Vidura: "Do not do to others what would cause pain if done to you."
Confucius: "What you do not wish for yourself, do not do to others."
Hillel the Elder: "What is hateful to you, do not do to your fellow."
Jesus Christ: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"
Prophet Muhammad: "Whoever wishes to enter the garden should treat the people as he wishes to be treated by them."
All emphasize empathy and respect, which discrimination violates.
<blockquote>What is the moral authority for this claim?</blockquote>
The "Golden Rule"—treat others as you would want to be treated. It’s a universal moral principle found in many cultures.
<blockquote>Why is diversity good?</blockquote>
Diversity strengthens resilience, fosters innovation, and promotes cooperation. It enriches society, while rejecting diversity leads to division and stagnation, which is clearly bad.
<blockquote>Why are my preferences less valid than the person on the television preaching about diversity?</blockquote> Because your preferences may seems valid to you but they are limited by personal biases or a lack of exposure to different perspectives. Without challenging and critically examining your preferences, they can become rigid and harmful.
Upon reading your message, I think a few of my brain cells might have burned out. I hope Jim's are still intact!
Nice! Thanks for sharing.
Damn, samoanjoes. Is it curable? I heard carnivore diet might help.
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