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@EricLDaugh If memphis leaves TN the TN crime rate per capita goes down and the wealth per capita goes up. But secede to where? What state wants memphis?

🚨 LMAO!! Furious Democrats in Tennessee are now moving to SECEDE Memphis from the state because they're so angry Republicans redrew the Congressional map, eliminating the last racial Democrat seat Good luck with that 🤡 "LET MEMPHIS SECEDE! You don't have to redraw maps when you let us out! LET MY PEOPLE GO!" 😂 This is a sign of panic from the Democrat Party! Keep redistricting 🔥

Stoicism is about controlling yourself vs trying to control others and the world. It is also about living in the present and living fully in now. It’s much more aligned with zen than people think. It is also about developing the discipline of becoming an observer of your emotions rather than a victim of them. Apathy is incorrect. Self control and living fully present is a much more accurate summary.

I've seen a lot of hate directed towards Stoicism over the last couple of days, since the Ryan Holiday/Ivanka Trump video was posted by the Daily Stoic. One of the main complains seems to be that Stoicism teaches people to be "apathetic" about the events of their lives. I’m not sure how Stoicism got this bad reputation of being a passive “who gives a shit” philosophy. When I read the works of the Stoics, I am inspired to be an active participant in life, to care, and to give my very best. Case in point… Epictetus “How long are you going to wait before you demand the best for yourself? You are no longer a boy, but a full-grown man. If you are careless and lazy now and keep putting things off and always deferring the day after which you will attend to yourself, you will not notice that you are making no progress, but you will live and die as someone quite ordinary.” Seneca “Let us therefore set out whole-heartedly, leaving aside our many distractions and exert ourselves in this single purpose, before we realize too late the swift and unstoppable flight of time and are left behind. As each day arises, welcome it as the very best day of all, and make it your own possession. We must seize what flees.” Marcus Aurelius “To move from one unselfish action to another with God in mind. Only there, delight and stillness.” These don’t sound at all like words of doom and gloom from pessimists or uncaring nihilists. These are the words of men who encouraged us to care for the things worth caring for and actively participate in life. Marcus Aurelius was a Roman Emperor. Seneca was a prolific writer and political advisor. Epictetus was the most respected teacher of Stoicism in his time. These were not men who idly sat by and let life happen to them. They were proactively engaged in life. To me, Stoicism is a philosophy of (right) action. It empowers me. It gives me agency to accept the things I can’t control and focus all my valuable energy on the things I can control. And don’t mistake acceptance for passivity. Acceptance is one of the most powerful actions you can take. It’s about staking your claim on the things you choose to give your valuable attention to. Stoicism is a powerful philosophy of deeply caring about the things you can control and acting on the things that you can most greatly impact. No wasted words. No wasted action. No wasted energy. A single, noble goal of living a virtuous life. And a virtuous life simply cannot be lived without caring and powerful action. Stoicism is a philosophy of caring, not apathy. Stoicism is a philosophy of action, not passivity. Don't let a bad from moment from a Stoic "influencer" tarnish your opinion of Stoicism itself. Read Marcus Aurelius. Read Seneca. Read Epictetus. Read the Stoics themselves and see if you come out of the experience thinking Stoicism is a philosophy of apathy or nihilism. You might be surprised.

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@1Jawed @PamphletsY @grok @grok when was this press conference held?

@PamphletsY @Grok from his conversation and tone what do you think he thinks is right?

🚨🇺🇸 BREAKING — Reporter: "How Long Will War Last?" Hegseth: "Typical Liberal Question! Don't You Know Biden was Worse?"

@mattvanswol Stay away from things AI can easily replace and then (A) Learn how to work and play well with others. (B) Learn HOW to learn. (C) Always stay flexible and keep growing, (D) Trades work is solid gold. AI consumes routine cognitive work from bottom up and middle out.

I could use some help. My kids (middle/high school) are already thinking about college and life after graduation. Looking 5–10 years out, it’s hard to find a path that doesn’t look like AI could replace it. If you were them, what would you study or do after high school?

@AlexReibman @grok what is this post about

Anthropic HQ must be in full freak out mode right now

@Save_A_Man wrong person. when you are alone, at least its quiet

MEN ONLY: What’s worse—being alone or being with the wrong person?

@BellaBaddie__ PIZZA!!!!\

what tastes good both hot & cold?? there is nothing

@Rainmaker1973 @grok please evaluate and elaborate on the claims in this video

Jack Ryan clip about Venezuela gets viral amids capture of Nicolàs Maduro. x.com/fluxfolio_/sta…

@Red_Souk @Rainmaker1973 Its heavy sour vs light sweet crude, so yes, but the US can refine it as noted below.

@Matt_Pinner 42

You deserve $1,000,000 if you can answer this question.... What is the meaning of life?

@svpino I use GPT Paid side by side with Claude, Grok, and Gemini. They do different things well. But with GPT a system prompt will help you clean it up and a simple command to answer factually and in a specific way will help :)

Is it just me, or has ChatGPT become dumber? It might just be that I'm using it more and asking more complex questions, but my feeling over the last couple of weeks hasn't been good. It has become more verbose, repetitive, and it constantly flip-flops to the point where I need to fact-check every single thing it says because I can't trust it. I'm considering moving to Gemini as my daily driver and see what's up.

@_brinxinx @MayMayspeaks yes

@MayMayspeaks The match?

@MayMayspeaks the match.

@Wisdom_HQ An apple a day........

@Rainmaker1973 Phone book

What's missing?

@Rainmaker1973 Decent behavior in public and civility toward others.

Name one thing.

@gunsnrosesgirl3 Big wheel. No helmet. Spin outs at high speed. “Rub some dirt on it and go back outside”

Without saying your age, what’s something you remember from childhood, that gives it away

@Matt_Pinner Evelyn

Can someone suggest a super old-fashioned girl name Not Margaret

@AVGirl4Life Pool / billiards

Can you?