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  1. Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime

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    I agree! It feels like the spiritual successor to DBZ or Pokemon: a very popular shonen that broke into mainstream culture. I definitely remember the Naruto running stance when I was younger too lol

    I agree! It feels like the spiritual successor to DBZ or Pokemon: a very popular shonen that broke into mainstream culture. I definitely remember the Naruto running stance when I was younger too lol

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  2. Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime

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    I know some sites if you want :)

    I know some sites if you want :)

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  3. Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime

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    Funny enough, I've seen maybe 30 animes, but never watched Naruto. My sister has begun watching animes and she started with Naruto and kept bugging me to watch it. I also recalled many of friends...

    Funny enough, I've seen maybe 30 animes, but never watched Naruto.

    My sister has begun watching animes and she started with Naruto and kept bugging me to watch it. I also recalled many of friends telling me that it's worth it.

    So I started watching it.

    The age kinda shows itself with how limited the animation is in the fights, there is a lot more talking than I feel is logical considering the stakes sometimes. Yet, I think it's really good. The fact that it's such a long-running anime allows for characters to be more fleshed-out, even though the cast is big. The psychology behind their actions and their personnality kinda makes up for the "boring" moments.

    I'm at ep ~52, watching a no-fillers version and I really enjoy it. It just takes a long time... maybe I'll be done by the end of the year haha

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  4. Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime

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    I loved this anime back when it aired. I have to agree with what you said that you really end up loving the MC more than the girls, even if it's a romance anime. It also blindsided me how "mature"...

    I loved this anime back when it aired. I have to agree with what you said that you really end up loving the MC more than the girls, even if it's a romance anime. It also blindsided me how "mature" it is. Things get resolved with proper communication, they have real issues that go beyond teenager stuff, and through all that, the MC is really just a nice, smart, emotionally mature guy. It felt refreshing.

    Glad you liked it! Have you seen all the movies? The next season is coming soon and supposedly, it picks up right after the movies. (I haven't watched them)

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  5. Comment on Stardew Valley just became the highest rated Steam game of all time in ~games

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    You mention money in your comment, and it's just a quick thought, but I just want to point out, after viewing/reading pretty much every interview about the guy, that he doesn't really care about...

    You mention money in your comment, and it's just a quick thought, but I just want to point out, after viewing/reading pretty much every interview about the guy, that he doesn't really care about money. And it feels weird to see a comment only on that.

    Even after years of being a millionaire, the dude just likes to make games. He's mentioned that he enjoys the process of just becoming better, be it music, pixel art, story lines or gameplay. Money is not and never was his driving factor.

    And that is precisely why I'm so happy he gets the spotlight everywhere. Stardew Valley is genuinely a very good game. I've played it twice and thoroughly enjoyed it both times. There are elements for everyone and I cannot wait to play Haunted Chocolatier, it's gonna be awesome.

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  6. Comment on How did you ruin a game for yourself? in ~games

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    World of Warcraft... I quit in 2018 after ~350 days played. I ruined the game for myself by comparing it to a crack addiction. I've used this comparison many times to some friends who asked me to...

    World of Warcraft...

    I quit in 2018 after ~350 days played. I ruined the game for myself by comparing it to a crack addiction. I've used this comparison many times to some friends who asked me to ask come back or asked me why I stopped.

    Now, I cannot go back because it will be like officializing the fact that I'm an addict.

    I really love the game...I so much wish I could just play it for like 3 months and stop, but I know what crack is. It's impossible.

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  7. Comment on I deleted my second brain in ~tech

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    I really resonate with what you say here. "Actionable items and ideas" is a really good way to explain it. It feels like the most you document your thoughts, the "better" they become in a way....

    I also feel like a lot of these systems work against you in that they keep you always on edge. On the lookout for actionable items and ideas you need to note down. The action of writing it down at that moment purely for the sake of documenting also serves to interrupt the chain of thought it originated from. In a different thread from a while ago I waffled on a bit about how I am trying to not grab my phone as a default in situations where I have "nothing to do". Specifically because those moments actually do provide me with moments to think and come to new insights.

    I really resonate with what you say here. "Actionable items and ideas" is a really good way to explain it. It feels like the most you document your thoughts, the "better" they become in a way. It's like you're constantly looking to do something with them. Every thought serves a greater purpose that you must do something. Thoughts must become actions.

    Truth is, I was kinda aiming towards that and I'm happy I stumbled upon this article and your comment to make me realize that I actually enjoy the way I do it now.

    I've written hundreds of random thoughts in the last year, I'm proud of a lot of them, but I use them as building blocks for fun thoughts. They are stashed somewhere in a folder I call "random thoughts" and I don't plan to revisit them, really. The simple act of writing them down, be able to clearly make sense of an idea, is enough to make me happy. I honestly just love thinking about stuff, I've always done so. There were times where I purposefully refused a ride home from friends, simply because I wanted to walk with my own thoughts.

    Anyways, I'll say the same as you, I'm really happy that the author was able to free himself and start anew. It seems to have greatly helped his present and future happiness.

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  8. Comment on Satisfiers vs maximizers in ~talk

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    Good question! I'll have to go with "it depends", too. With your definition, I'm a satisfier at heart. I will take what is available to me and run with that. I will choose what I need on very few...

    Good question!

    I'll have to go with "it depends", too. With your definition, I'm a satisfier at heart. I will take what is available to me and run with that. I will choose what I need on very few criterias, mostly utilitary. I.e. I want a wireless keyboard: I'll but any keyboard that I can use wirelessly; I want a new desk: I'll buy any desk that has the required height and two drawers. Stuff like that.

    I'll maximize if I want a good X. For instance, I renewed a lot of my camping gear this year and for most of it, I was a maximizer. I want the best lightweight camping chair. I want the best low-hardtop camping table.

    My philosophy is mostly "buy what you need first. Maximize the 2nd buy with what you want."

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  9. Comment on The cultural decline of literary fiction in ~books

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    I have not read the article fully, stopping about midway...I thought the author seemed a little too...upset? It's like he has this idea of grandeur that there must be a Great American writer right...

    I have not read the article fully, stopping about midway...I thought the author seemed a little too...upset? It's like he has this idea of grandeur that there must be a Great American writer right now, why isn't there one!?

    The answer is absolutely multi-dimensional and he approches some answers, but honestly, when Will Blythe said it's because of the internet, the article should have stopped around there... because while there are tons of factors, the internet really is the biggest one.

    There are rarely "greats" in anything anymore because entertainment is muuuch more divided than it was before the internet. It's simply a time thing. Humans have essentially about 4 hours (ballparking here) every day to do what they want. Why use a very big portion of your time to sit down and read words, when you could sit down for 30 minutes and get a crash course on any topic you desire on YouTube. Or sit down and have access to about any piece of visual media ever produced in a few clicks. It's an effort to sit down and read a book. There are apps that are designed to physically alert you when you don't use them. You think books will do that?

    There have been hundreds of great literary writers in the last decades, we simply don't hear about them because no one reads. Books cannot compete for dopamine time against the internet and the apps, simple as that.

    Now, I read these days. I love reading, but I cannot deny the effort it took to get there. I have to close my phone before sleep and actively take the choice to pick up the book and read before bed.

    When books will include real-time images support, sounds, and will alert you when you're not reading... then maybe we'll see the Greats appear again.

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  10. Comment on What's a new skill that you've picked up recently? in ~life

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    Parenting IS a skill, it's hundreds of skills! How to deal with X, Y, Z, W, X... plus, since it's often a two-people job, there are some communication skills you get to hone too :) What's a...

    Parenting IS a skill, it's hundreds of skills! How to deal with X, Y, Z, W, X... plus, since it's often a two-people job, there are some communication skills you get to hone too :)

    What's a social/parenting skill would you say you greatly improved?

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  11. Comment on SEL thread: Teachers, how did your school year go? (Optional sentence stems in the comments) in ~talk

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    Thank you for the question! I had made a mental note to respond to this thread, since I was busy earlier this week. I'm hoping more teachers take the time to share their stories. I had a fabulous...

    Thank you for the question!

    I had made a mental note to respond to this thread, since I was busy earlier this week. I'm hoping more teachers take the time to share their stories.

    I had a fabulous year! It was my 4th year teaching (my first true career job ever), but the first time I taught 12-13 years olds (freshmen here). I was used to teaching 16-17 years olds (seniors age here), so it was definitely a change of pace.

    I used to tell myself that I preferred older students because "you could talk to them like you could an adult" and while that is true, it's not like you cannot talk to freshmen either.

    There were so many moments this year where I was fascinated by the kids, seeing them hopeful, eager to learn, eager to participate. They want to connect with you, they want to talk to you, share their world with you and it was just...wonderful, in the truest sense of the word.

    It was tough because yes, they are a handful. They scream, they talk over you, they cannot stay in place, they disturb... but they're just themselves, they're just kids. I learned how to adjust myself to them and let them talk whenever I could.

    I received as many gifts this year as I had the last three combined. I received thoughtful and emotional messages, the kind I never received before. Is it better I'm a better teacher now? Is it because the kids don't know any better? Is it because they're just fresh out of elementary school? Honestly, it doesn't matter. I was just truly happy the whole year and I'm glad I made the switch to freshmen.

    I decided some time this year that I would be teaching this age group for a long time...

  12. Comment on What's a new skill that you've picked up recently? in ~life

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    I highly recommend it! I used to do it on my phone/pc too, but for some reason, it really works better for me on paper. I just have small notepad stack (is that the word?) on my kitchen table and...

    I highly recommend it! I used to do it on my phone/pc too, but for some reason, it really works better for me on paper. I just have small notepad stack (is that the word?) on my kitchen table and use them freely every week.

  13. Comment on SEL thread: Teachers, how did your school year go? (Optional sentence stems in the comments) in ~talk

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    May I ask what SEL means? Should I write my answer with its definition in mind?

    May I ask what SEL means? Should I write my answer with its definition in mind?

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    Honestly, right now, I just do about 30mins-2hours of Duolingo everyday. It's a long process but there's not many shortcuts to learning a language, you just have to put in the time. I just googled...

    Honestly, right now, I just do about 30mins-2hours of Duolingo everyday. It's a long process but there's not many shortcuts to learning a language, you just have to put in the time.

    I just googled one day "best way to learn another language pc apps reddit" and it told me Duolingo was good, so I'm doing that for now. I'll use stuff like HelloTalk when I feel more comfortable (maybe at the end of summer), to practice.

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  16. Comment on What's a new skill that you've picked up recently? in ~life

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    I used to just plan my day in my head, or plan stuff in my head. It's fine, but nothing beats plain old pen and paper. I've planned my whole summer vacations (camping), what to buy, what to...

    I used to just plan my day in my head, or plan stuff in my head. It's fine, but nothing beats plain old pen and paper.

    I've planned my whole summer vacations (camping), what to buy, what to replace, what to reserve, all on a couple of lists, it really smoothed out the process.

    Also, for my weekend chores, now I always sit down after my morning shower and write down what I want to do for the day. It kinda makes it official and I'm waaay more productive that way.

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  17. Comment on What's a new skill that you've picked up recently? in ~life

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    Oh my, I'm doing a follow-up on some ADHD threads but honestly, lots of small things. I've learned how to do to-do list (that is a fun sentence to say) started learning spanish about a month ago...

    Oh my, I'm doing a follow-up on some ADHD threads but honestly, lots of small things.

    I've learned

    • how to do to-do list (that is a fun sentence to say)
    • started learning spanish about a month ago
    • went from knowing ~3 recipes last year to like ~20, so cooking is in there
    • how to sharpen knives
    • washing my car; change tires; change my oil...
    • all flags, countries, capitals

    My proudest skill though? I learned to be content with myself and live life one day at a time. :)

    21 votes

  18. Comment on Is pop culture a form of "model collapse?" in ~tech

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    You might be interested in https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Death_of_the_Author by Roland Barthes. His essay is tough to summarize, but he talks a bit about nothing is really new and everything...

    You might be interested in https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Death_of_the_Author by Roland Barthes.

    His essay is tough to summarize, but he talks a bit about nothing is really new and everything is simply a product of its time.

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  19. Comment on Why handwriting matters in ~humanities.languages

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    Writing things down is so much helpful in everyday life. I write my thoughts down from time to time, not even to remember them, but just to take the time to figure them out clearly. It's so easy...

    Writing things down is so much helpful in everyday life. I write my thoughts down from time to time, not even to remember them, but just to take the time to figure them out clearly.

    It's so easy to go back to the root of an idea when it's written right there.

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  20. Comment on Donkey Kong Bananza - Nintendo Direct in ~games

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    That looks... absolutely amazing. I hate Nintendo with a passion, but they're really the only compagny that keeps giving us these colourful, fun platformers. I wish there was another one, because...

    That looks... absolutely amazing.

    I hate Nintendo with a passion, but they're really the only compagny that keeps giving us these colourful, fun platformers. I wish there was another one, because I don't want to pay 100CAD for a game.

    Supply and demand, I guess.

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