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And by a different author, but a similar theme: https://unsongbook.com https://unsongbook.com
by cwillu 3y ago
And by a different author, but a similar theme: https://unsongbook.com https://unsongbook.com
- bitwize 3y agoI came across Unsong here on Hackernews, very shortly after running across a form of online (mainly TikTok) idiocy called Grabovoy codes, which are strings of numbers that supposedly amplify the Law of Attraction, each string thought to be a command or "cheat code" instructing the universe to give the user what they want. They were created by a scam artist and convicted criminal called Grigory Grabovoy... who is also an anti-Semite. I thought, none of this is a coincidence because nothing is a coincidence.
- bear141 3y agoCoincidences exist. Coincidences are real. Saying that there are no coincidences stops inquiry. Challenging the statement forces us to make sense of its ambiguity and explore our potential involvement. You can choose the random perspective and with a wave of a mental hand, dismiss most coincidences as not worth further attention. Or, you can seek out their possible personal implications and make life into an adventure of discovery both about yourself and the world around you. As you explore, you may uncover the latent abilities hidden within you.
- whatshisface 3y agoThe last sentence in the parent comment was a reference to UNSONG.
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- tomrod 3y ago"Coincidence" is defined as simultaneously occurring, so coincidences definitely exist. Causal relationships may not be casually inferred, however.
- jedrek 3y agoCoincidences exist because human brains are absolutely amazing at finding patterns, wether they actually exist or not.
- cwillu 3y agoHe's quoting the text I mentioned.