ANNOUNCEMENT @moment_theory is now my official photography account. If you’re interested in photography shenanigans go follow that pls thenk uuuuu

@explicitchaos_ Glad to hear

@kiwistrawb83 @TheKingOfStank There’s a version of me that at one point would have loved it.

@TheKingOfStank Fair point. I was this once. I know many who are and many more who always will be.

@kiwistrawb83 @TheKingOfStank Ig im too much of a stick in the mud grump to really appreciate the humor

The best discussion happens in a “conversation sandbox.” What do I mean by this? There are three types of discussion in my mind. There’s conversation, there’s debate, and there’s argument. How do I define these? - Argument: unproductive. Most often, both parties seek not to prove a point, enlighten the other party, or to learn. They seek only to tear down their opponents argument. Nothing gained. A bridge burned. - Debate: Semi productive. Two parties with differing opinions attempt to communicate their reasoning for each belief. Both parties enter the debate with the intention to learn more about the differing opinion, and both bear a willingness to change their own view if presented with better information. The intent is to reach an understanding, if not unified enlightened conclusion, of the others belief. Often devolves to argument if any core prerequisite above is not met. The point is lost, no one gains anything. - Conversation: This is the optimal discussion. This is “sandboxed.” Neither person assumes anything said wholly represents the personal beliefs of the other. Everything is hypothetical, and exists in a mental playground. This allows a free exchange of ideas without judgement, without preconceived notions about the others beliefs. The optimal discussion. This is the hardest to maintain bc it requires releasing personal stake in the topic of discussion. It requires the ability to place yourself in a neutral headspace, being willing to entertain any idea from a neutral standing point and follow it to its conclusion. I enjoy the third the most. Many enjoy the first. To many, they aren’t after an actual discussion. Many find pleasure in watching someone squirm trying to defend their arguments. My tips if you ever find yourself in an argument? 1) leave 2) if you don’t want to do that (or can’t), don’t ever present a conclusive statement or idea. This puts fuel on the fire. If there’s nothing to attack, then the opponent will simply burn themselves out. Anyway there’s my ramble for the day.

Conversations are amazing. Debates can be enlightening. Arguments are never either. They suck and no one grows from them.

@mindworm666 Exactly.

@TheKingOfStank Eh misses the “charm” mark for me and more feels like that 14 year old edgy vibe you get from car edits on instagram

I will now attempt to share daily music recs. We’ll see if I remember to keep it up

Blossom by porter robinson

@mindworm666 Lmao

Very fair. It’s also totally legit to just *not* like something. I know lots of people who have no real “good” reason to dislike something other than they do. Or even then, my reasons and someone else’s reasons for liking/disliking something can be similar but opposite and completely true for both.

Sometimes I come across some drama And I realize My life will be better if I decide not to research what went down

@mindworm666 There’s also the shill in me that goes “hell yeah more lord of the rings content to consume”

Honestly maybe they’re just uncomfortable with the idea of having their online presence immortalized and personalized in that way. Just one of those “I can’t explain why but gah weird” things. Nothing to prove, no need to really try to expand reach, so no reason to go with it. But that’s all very much assumption and I don’t claim to speak for anybody. Prob not personal tho

Cool pfp bro!

@TheKingOfStank Lotr super fans hate them. I’m a super fan, but I outlaw myself amongst hardliners by liking those movies

@mindworm666 But also I’m making it a tradition to watch Lotr at least once yearly and during Christmas. Lotr in the background for presents will go so hard