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Minsky had many questionable opinions. Obviously somebody consumed by avarice would have an aversion to meditation.

• TrainedMonkey 5y ago
  Why is that obvious?
  • WaxedChewbacca 5y ago
  • adfm 5y ago
    Consider meditating. Greed clouds the mind. Compassion is key. Follow your own path and it will become apparent. Or you can refer to the above comment, if that helps.
• jimhefferon 5y ago
  Could you say more about "consumed by avarice"? I've not heard anyone say that before.
  • adfm 5y ago
    Sure. To be consumed by avarice is to be consumed by extreme greed for wealth or material gain.[^0] [^0]: https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/9/20798900/marvin-minsky-jeffrey-epstein-sex-trafficking-island-court-records-unsealed https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/9/20798900/marvin-minsky-jef...
    • jimhefferon 5y ago
      It is my understanding that he refused the offer of sex. For instance, here is the WikiPedia (yes, I know WP can be an issue, but the link you provided is consistent with this quote): "[Ghislaine] Maxwell "directed" her to have sex with Minsky among others. There has been no allegation that sex between them took place nor a lawsuit against Minsky's estate."
      • adfm 5y ago
        To be sure, but that's missing the point. Consider the situation from his perspective. Even if they weren't exactly simpatico, the residue of material greed lingers. Money makes us all liars. Meditate on that.
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