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Remain committed to reason, especially when emotions run high. Grow more willing to stand up to bullies, including on HN. Be kind to people, including myself.

Remain committed to reason, especially when emotions run high. Grow more willing to stand up to bullies, including on HN. Be kind to people, including myself. Cause 10% less animal suffering through my eating habits. Spend at least one week in a country and culture I don't understand.

olalonde 9y ago
> Cause 10% less animal suffering through my eating habits. That is oddly specific.
- whatyoucantsay 9y ago
  In the past I've tried and failed to be a vegan. Thinking about the ethics around how much suffering living, feeling beings are subjected to just so that I can experience a few moments of mouth pleasure throughout the day puts me into a very dark place emotionally. It's the most abominable the we do as humans and yet our society is constructed in such a way that it's very, very difficult to stop without economic, social or dietary consequences. I don't want to beat myself up for failing to resist the pressures of both biology and society, but I don't want to give up either. I know I can do 10% better. I can avoid the foods that cause the most suffering, and reduce or pay more for others and do so without any real cost to my social life, health or happiness.
  - PerfectElement 9y ago
    Subscribe to /r/vegan if you haven't yet, and feel free to ask for help. You'll find people with similar goals and lot of people willing to help.
cube00 9y ago
> Grow more willing to stand up to bullies, including on HN. Don't waste your time arguing with the internets.
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whamlastxmas 9y ago
By standing up to bullies you're likely to become one yourself. Maybe consider trying to have more empathy towards others and realize their opinions and behavior are formed largely by their own life experiences. Learn to accept people will be wrong often and you'll be happier.
- whatyoucantsay 9y ago
  > "By standing up to bullies you're likely to become one yourself." I don't subscribe to that point of view. I believe it is those who submit to being victimized by bullies who are most likely to become bullies themselves. > "Maybe consider trying to have more empathy towards others and realize their opinions and behavior are formed largely by their own life experiences." Please don't be condescending. My biggest pursuit in life has been learning, understanding and empathizing with others. What past experience has lead you to believe submitting to bullies makes the world a better place? Do you find yourself bullying others after resisting bullies?

olalonde 9y ago

> Cause 10% less animal suffering through my eating habits. That is oddly specific.

whatyoucantsay 9y ago
In the past I've tried and failed to be a vegan. Thinking about the ethics around how much suffering living, feeling beings are subjected to just so that I can experience a few moments of mouth pleasure throughout the day puts me into a very dark place emotionally. It's the most abominable the we do as humans and yet our society is constructed in such a way that it's very, very difficult to stop without economic, social or dietary consequences. I don't want to beat myself up for failing to resist the pressures of both biology and society, but I don't want to give up either. I know I can do 10% better. I can avoid the foods that cause the most suffering, and reduce or pay more for others and do so without any real cost to my social life, health or happiness.
- PerfectElement 9y ago
  Subscribe to /r/vegan if you haven't yet, and feel free to ask for help. You'll find people with similar goals and lot of people willing to help.

cube00 9y ago

> Grow more willing to stand up to bullies, including on HN. Don't waste your time arguing with the internets.

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whamlastxmas 9y ago

By standing up to bullies you're likely to become one yourself. Maybe consider trying to have more empathy towards others and realize their opinions and behavior are formed largely by their own life experiences. Learn to accept people will be wrong often and you'll be happier.

whatyoucantsay 9y ago
> "By standing up to bullies you're likely to become one yourself." I don't subscribe to that point of view. I believe it is those who submit to being victimized by bullies who are most likely to become bullies themselves. > "Maybe consider trying to have more empathy towards others and realize their opinions and behavior are formed largely by their own life experiences." Please don't be condescending. My biggest pursuit in life has been learning, understanding and empathizing with others. What past experience has lead you to believe submitting to bullies makes the world a better place? Do you find yourself bullying others after resisting bullies?