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> For instance, on the planet Earth, man had always assumed that he was more intelligent than dolphins because he had achieved so much—the wheel, New York, wars
by ldd 7y ago
> For instance, on the planet Earth, man had always assumed that he was more intelligent than dolphins because he had achieved so much—the wheel, New York, wars and so on—whilst all the dolphins had ever done was muck about in the water having a good time. But conversely, the dolphins had always believed that they were far more intelligent than man—for precisely the same reasons.
― Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
- neuronic 7y agoThis resonates well with me. I honestly do not understand the benefit of dropping video games in favor of <random hobby>, for example reading. Alternate / do both if you enjoy it! Before you recoil in disgust, let me note that I have read many many books and love reading. I value literature a lot but when it comes down to what I do in life and what things REALLY REALLY give me in the end, then books don't perform better than a range of selected video games (to my own gusto). In then end, a book doesn't propel to new positions more than a game does, unless it'sa book meant to teach me new technology or so. It's simply another form of media, another form of story telling and conveying experiences. And while I enjoyed "Marc Aurel's Meditations" and took a lot of benefit out of it, Persona 5 also provided me with some good, memorable experiences that make me rethink life. Even just the "Take your time" loading screen spinner... If I put them on a scale it's simply even for me in value.
- ldd 7y agoI'm with you on Persona 5. I haven't finished it, but it has already influenced my life in a positive way. You should consider playing "Tales of Berseria". It poses an interesting question: "Why do bird fly?", and gives interesting answers.