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People have expressed interest in deep topics, so this list focuses on philosophical questions.

Would a government run with algorithms, A.I., and statistics be better or worse than the government we have now?

Worse. AI can't even figure out how many fingers a hand is supposed to have.

"Dear Autocorrect: Not once have I ever meant ducking."

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I've signed up for Community Thursdays at

goals_on_dw.

This will be my Thursday recurring post this year. Last year's Hobbies theme was fun but a lot of work.

Today I've been making a ton of posts and comments all over the place, including but not limited to:

allbingo,

birdfeeding,

crowdfunding,

goals_on_dw,

newcomers, and

snowflake_challenge.

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Good news includes all the things which make us happy or otherwise feel good. It can be personal or public. We never know when something wonderful will happen, and when it does, most people want to share it with someone. It's disappointing when nobody is there to appreciate it. Happily, blogging allows us to share our joys and pat each other on the back.

What good news have you had recently? Are you anticipating any more? Have you found a cute picture or a video that makes you smile? Is there anything your online friends could do to make your life a little happier?

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People have expressed interest in deep topics, so this list focuses on philosophical questions.

Do you think there will ever be a global government? If a world government did come to power, assuming it wasn’t particularly cruel or evil, would it be a good or bad thing?

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People have expressed interest in deep topics, so this list focuses on philosophical questions.

What would happen to a society in which no one had to work, and everyone was provided enough food/water/shelter/healthcare for free?

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Life is full of things which are hard or tedious or otherwise unpleasant that need doing anyhow. They help make the world go 'round, they improve skills, and they boost your sense of self-respect. But doing them still kinda sucks. It's all the more difficult to do those things when nobody appreciates it. Happily, blogging allows us to share our accomplishments and pat each other on the back.

What are some of the hard things you've done recently? What are some hard things you haven't gotten to yet, but need to do? Is there anything your online friends could do to make your hard things a little easier?

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People have expressed interest in deep topics, so this list focuses on philosophical questions.

Is the human tendency to create groups an overall positive or a negative trait in terms of general human flourishing?

Necessary. Insofar as we know, Homo like most primates is a troop animal, evolved to live in groups rather than alone. Individuals may choose to live alone, but it is much more difficult. Of course, humans can choose to create groups that are themselves positive or negative in structure and behavior, but that's a personal choice.

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Current Mood: busy

People have expressed interest in deep topics, so this list focuses on philosophical questions.

Is the cultural trend of individualism and the rejection of collectivism a beneficial or detrimental trend?

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Everyone needs contact comfort sometimes. Not everyone has ample opportunities for this in facetime. So here is a chance for a cuddle party in cyberspace. Virtual cuddling can help people feel better.

We have a cuddle room that comes with fort cushions, fort frames, sheets for draping, and a weighted blanket. A nest full of colorful egg pillows sits in one corner. There is a basket of grooming brushes, hairbrushes, and styling combs. A bin holds textured pillows. There is a big basket of craft supplies along with art markers, coloring pages, and blank paper. The kitchen has a popcorn machine. Labels are available to mark dietary needs, recipe ingredients, and level of spiciness. Here is the bathroom, open to everyone. There is a lawn tent and an outdoor hot tub. Bathers should post a sign for nude or clothed activity. Come snuggle up!

I'm bringing candy cane cookies.

For winter holidays, we also have:

24 Apple Cider Recipes

25 Unique Christmas Dinner Ideas 2024

Christmas Recipes

EASY ALLERGY FRIENDLY HOLIDAY RECIPES FOR SPECIAL DIETS

72 Hanukkah Recipes for This Year’s Celebration

Healthy Holiday & Occasion Recipes

25 HOLIDAY COOKIE RECIPES

19 Festive Recipes to Celebrate Kwanzaa

Vegan Holiday Recipes for Your 2024 Menu

Yule Recipes

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People have expressed interest in deep topics, so this list focuses on philosophical questions.

If all humans want the same basic things, why is there so much violence and strife between people?

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People have expressed interest in deep topics, so this list focuses on philosophical questions.

What are the biggest moral dilemmas your country is facing now?

Privacy, body autonomy, democracy, and climate change.

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Folks have mentioned an interest in questions and conversations that make them think. So I've decided to offer more of those. This batch features hobbies.

Quilting is a fibercraft hobby of sewing layers of fabric together, usually to make colorful designs. If you feel frustrated by planned obsolescence, artificial intelligence, and other current issues then consider quilting as a form of protest. Make something beautiful that will last.

On Dreamwidth, consider communities like

crafty,

cross_stitch,

everykindofcraft,

get_knitted,

intertwined,

justcreate,

quilting,

quilters_chat,

sewing, and

sewing101.

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People have expressed interest in deep topics, so this list focuses on philosophical questions.

Is some degree of censorship necessary?

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Everyone needs contact comfort sometimes. Not everyone has ample opportunities for this in facetime. So here is a chance for a cuddle party in cyberspace. Virtual cuddling can help people feel better.

We have a cuddle room that comes with fort cushions, fort frames, sheets for draping, and a weighted blanket. A nest full of colorful egg pillows sits in one corner. There is a basket of grooming brushes, hairbrushes, and styling combs. A bin holds textured pillows. There is a big basket of craft supplies along with art markers, coloring pages, and blank paper. The kitchen has a popcorn machine. Labels are available to mark dietary needs, recipe ingredients, and level of spiciness. Here is the bathroom, open to everyone. There is a lawn tent and an outdoor hot tub. Bathers should post a sign for nude or clothed activity. Come snuggle up!

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, along with various other harvest festivals and feasts. :D Load up the table! I am putting out Delectable Turkey of Gratitude, Buddha's Hand Salad, Mashed Yams with Halva, Persimmon Crumble, and apple cider.

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People have expressed interest in deep topics, so this list focuses on philosophical questions.

Is hierarchy necessary for all successful human communities?

No. It's just easier. Humans seem inclined to prefer having leadership. Egalitarian communities exist, but they tend to take more work to create and maintain.

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