Parent post: I am a recovering rationalist llm -m 4o “which cognitive fallacies apply to ‘everything happens for a reason'” The phrase “everything happens for a reason” can involve several cognitive fallacies. Here are a few that may apply: Appeal to Destiny (or Fatalism): This fallacy is the belief that events are preordained or destined…
Being seen vs being looked at https://youtu.be/u8kSiylePVI?t=2395 I recently saw this video where they discussed about the distinction between being seen and being looked at. Never thought much about it before, but yes being seen and being looked at are so different. Being looked at gives the I-It vibe, while being seen puts the person…
Thought of some activities that facilitate Flow state, bring you to the present moment, engage your whole self (mind, body, soul) playing music playing sports playing video games programming woodworking writing cooking painting dancing conversing (not just talking or just listening) Of course you still need other components of flow to enter the flow state…
Hi friends, welcome back. In the first part, we looked at the extent of painful and pleasurable sensations. We also split pain into two camps: danger and discomfort. Now, how do you know if you are in danger or are you “merely” uncomfortable? I’m in pain. Should I run or should I lean into it?…