lakeshastina

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by lakeshastina 3y ago
Without the concept of free will in humans, which many now accept as a possibility, what would be the fundamental difference between an entity such as the sun, a plant and a human? None, except the lifespan.
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by lakeshastina 3y ago
Those years during high school are a very challenging time in one’s life, when we develop into adults. The fundamental question of “Who am I? Where do I fit into society?” are subconsciously trying to get answered. On the other side, in the
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by lakeshastina 3y ago
The fundamental difference is animals are mostly controlled by nature. Humans have the ability to use their intellect to override their natural urges when prudent. Second, animals are rarely at the top of the food chain, so they are structu
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by lakeshastina 4y ago
Programming jobs will not disappear, but it will not be similar to what programmers of today do on a daily basis. So, I think the significant shift needs to happen in the way we are educating kids about CS fundamentals, Math and Science. As
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by lakeshastina 4y ago
Absolutely. Inflation will be the result (it already is, but will continue) and will likely cause significant drops in people's standard of living, and create huge divide in the lifestyles of those who rely on UBI like programs, and th
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by lakeshastina 4y ago
I believe the consuming beast needs to continually be fed, and this will be precisely one of the primary drivers of putting in a program similar to Universal Basic Income. Without this, the business impact will result in layoffs, etc which
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by lakeshastina 4y ago
I think we should only expect this situation to get worse, and apply to a majority of society. This will then perhaps further incentivize the Govt to put in place some sort of a universal basic income type of program. This segment of the po
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by lakeshastina 4y ago
Are there not similar products already in existence? I was looking to buy "FreeStyle Libre" for this very purpose.
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by lakeshastina 4y ago
This is heart-breaking. So many young lives changed forever. I hope the right changes happen to stop this. I wonder if us humans are getting worse, or if things have always been so gut-wrenching, and there is just more awareness of such thi
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by lakeshastina 4y ago
Yes, makes sense. It just struck me that someone who graduates from such a learning list might totally miss that eastern thought heavily influenced the Greek philosophers and the practice of Gnosis, derived from the Sanskrit root word Gnana
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by lakeshastina 4y ago
Was a little disappointed to see so little from the east in terms of recommended books. The Bhagavad Gita and ZhuangXi made the list, but nothing in terms of other important works by the Buddha, or Yoga or the epics like the Mahabharata. If
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by lakeshastina 4y ago
Wonderful. Thank you for sharing. Such acts of selfless kindness are what make life beautiful. They enrich everyone - the giver, the receiver and all those who witness such acts.
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by lakeshastina 4y ago
I am not saying nothing matters. I'm pointing out that "what matters" is not found "out there" in achievements or experiences. What matters is the state of our being. We seek out things, people, experiences and so o
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by lakeshastina 4y ago
Yes, I agree. It is not so much about what we do or experience during our given lifespan, but what instead matters is the state of body-mind we are in, while doing or experiencing.
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by lakeshastina 4y ago
There are a few ways people take such a message - yes, life is precious, be conscious of what we invest our time in. This part makes sense. Yet, it is worth asking, what makes for a meaning life? What makes the 4000 weeks worth it? For some
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by lakeshastina 4y ago
The key thing that helped me was learning to observe by body's tension when I would get emotionally triggered - eg: nervous, anxious, angry, upset, etc. Each would cause a physical clenching, in my stomach, chest or jaw area. I have no
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by lakeshastina 4y ago
(1) Pointers (2) Recursion
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by lakeshastina 4y ago
I think one way to slice people at work is: (1) those who work for money in order to pay for their lifestyle(hobbies, family, etc) and (2) Those who seek to define their identity through success in the workplace. It appears that lately the
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by lakeshastina 4y ago
My resolutions are about crafting a daily routine that will have positive longterm outcomes - So, 3 main things: (1) Workout everyday (2) Read everyday(50 books for the year goal) (3) Meditate daily
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by lakeshastina 4y ago
Would the business case not be - commerce generated during sporting events, multiple businesses nearby the stadium benefiting from increased foot traffic, and so on? Projected over a 10-20 year horizon, the city would likely make back its m
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by lakeshastina 4y ago
The foundational element here is your desire to change your current circumstances for the better. I highly recommend starting with one basic thing, to begin shifting your life in the direction you want it to go. It could be something reall
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by lakeshastina 4y ago
A desire arises in one's mind, prompting us to act upon it. Why such desires arise are due to a multitude of reasons - cultural conditioning, advertising, etc. When such a desire arises, we "want" to fulfill it. So from this
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by lakeshastina 4y ago
When asked for advice on how to evaluate a job, I usually suggest looking at these 5 aspects: (1) Team (2) Domain the company competes in (3) Technology used (4) Commute (5) Compensation Most people focus too much on the "name&quot