Whats_your_reasoning

@Whats_your_reasoning@lemmy.world

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Teachers warn AI is impacting students' critical thinking⁩ ⁨⁨5⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:

  Then when you factor in society’s approach to children who do think critically, it gets even worse. Kids in school are encouraged to stay silent and accept what they’re told. A kid who openly questions something a teacher says is liable to get into trouble, both officially by the teacher, and socially by their peers who can’t yet grasp the concept of an authority figure being wrong.

  Teachers can share false information all they want, and if a student dares to call out an urban myth, the student can be sent away to the principal’s office. Now the teacher can continue spouting whatever non-fact-checked nonsense they like, the rest of the kids are discouraged from speaking out if they recognize something false, and the critical thinker is labeled a trouble-maker both by the administration and by classmates. It’s an authoritarian hat trick that keeps a lot of kids in line.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Government said they are b-a-a-d⁩ ⁨⁨6⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:

  If I recall correctly, until recently (a few months ago?), this community was legit conservative. But then someone noticed all the mods had left. Users thought it would be funny to take the community over by posting conservative satire in it. New mods applied to take charge, they updated the sidebar, and now here we all are.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Why aren't there mass protests in the USA?⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  The revolution will not be televised.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨What are some of the things someone permanently relocating away from the US should be aware of?⁩ ⁨⁨4⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  Excellent comment and very informative!

  Just a quick note on the last sentence: 1 yard = 3 feet, which means a yard is approximately one meter, not 100m.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨.world c/conservative is unmodded now too! Post all the things they hate!⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago⁩:

  First one, then the other, then the first thing again.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨[deleted]⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago⁩:

  I can only ever somewhat begin to understand the amount of stress that my “not normal” existence has caused my normie mom.

  Yet it must be a drop in the bucket compared to the amount of stress I experienced being raised by someone who cares more about what others think when they look at her kid, than by anything her kid is actually experiencing.

  It sounds like this dad is at least trying. If my mom showed even this much ability to listen to my concerns, I’d consider it a win. Instead I just get shut down at Christmas when I respond to, “How are you?” with, “Not sleeping well, not eating well,” and when asked why, respond honestly with, “Concerned about my and my loved ones’ safety under the upcoming authoritarian regime.”

  Everyone else at the table: Knows exactly what I’m talking about. Offers understanding and support

  Mom, and only Mom: “Hey we shouldn’t talk about politics at a party, it makes people uncomfortable.”

  Everyone else at the table: Acquiesces

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  I mean, we picked the discussion back up as soon as she left to go home, but it’s still disheartening to know that my mom would rather appeal to “not offending” imaginary people who aren’t even at the table, than to listen to the valid concerns that threaten her own child. Even my dad came up to me after this and offered tangible support. It’s just my mom, my “apolitical” mom who truly believes “bOtH siDeS sAmE” and refuses to entertain the slightest political thought.

  It doesn’t surprise me that fascism is winning, when I consider that there are millions of people across the U.S. who view “politics” through the same lens she does.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨YSK: There's a protest today at noon at your state capitol.⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago⁩:

  Oh hey, we had someone handing out hand warmers too! She saw me and my girlfriend trading one pair of gloves between us and asked if we wanted a warmer. It was a sweet gesture, the kind of look-out-for-your-neighbor thing we were all there for.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨YSK: There's a protest today at noon at your state capitol.⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago⁩:

  I went to my local capitol protest today and it went peacefully. I was prepared for (and very much expecting) escalation. I wrote the ACLU phone number on my leg, left my phone at my girlfriend’s house, and carried pepper spray in my pocket. My gf and I (and a number of other people) wore medical masks. We also brought clear, full-face shields in our bag too, just in case.

  The capitol and the police station were near each other; lots of cops drove by our crowd, but thankfully that’s the only interaction we had with them. But a lot of drivers, bicyclists, and other passers-by made noise in solidarity.

  I should also probably note that I live in a blue state. I haven’t heard yet about the experience in red and purple states, but hopefully people will be sharing their stories soon.

  One last thing - I’m glad you made the note about phones. Apparently some of the people at the protest reasoned, “I might get arrested, therefore I should bring my phone.” Then they were confused when I used the exact same reason to justify me not bringing my phone. Do people not realize that the police seizes a person’s belongings when they arrest them? Considering the way this administration is going, I wouldn’t be surprised if they rewrote the law to allow police to break into phones without a warrant. At the very least, they certainly won’t stop cops who do it unlawfully.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨🎵 🎶 🎵⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago⁩:

  Black bird singing in the dead of night
  Take these broken wings and learn to fly
  All your life, you were only waiting
  For this moment to arise

  Let us never forget the reason why Paul McCartney wrote the song Black Bird. He wanted to write a song that inspired hope for those involved in the Civil Rights Movement.

  Just some trivia that came to mind, might be good to know.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Moderators banning/censoring people arent oppressors violating your rights; they are customer service representatives curating the space for their intended costomers. All this to say, I see Karen.⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  I imagine that phenomenon is similar to how super sheltered kids become the wildest teenagers/young adults (whichever age they are when they first get a taste of freedom.) Like how people with newfound freedom often party hard with it, people who’ve never been in a position of power before can easily take their new authority too far.

  Totally not excusing it. It’s not some inevitable “human nature” thing. There are good parents, teachers, and others in positions of authority that take their responsibility to others seriously. They’re the ones that allow some modicum of function in society.

  But those who seek power for its own sake are going to be ruthless about it. Then once someone has power, it’s extremely difficult for them to let it go.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Do rhymes make sense to deaf people?⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  Spoken rhymes rely on repeating a similar sound. I imagine a “rhyme” in sign language would probably involve repeating a similar gesture. The fun of rhymes is in the similarity and repetition, after all. If two (or more) signs involve making a similar pattern, it’s probably amusing to pair them together in the same way it’s amusing to pair two rhyming spoken words.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Billionaire Larry Ellison says a vast AI-fueled surveillance system can ensure 'citizens will be on their best behavior'⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  Well if red states are cutting access to porn, people gotta watch something to get their rocks off…

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨flouride⁩ ⁨⁨4⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  Because something something shill money.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Has Fast Food Gotten Worse, or Am I Just Getting Old?⁩ ⁨⁨4⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  It’s not just cognitive. We lose taste buds with age, and the ones that remain shrink and lose sensitivity.

  It makes sense if you think about it. Bitterness is associated with a lot of poisons. Sourness is associated with spoiled foods. Having a strong aversion to these tastes during childhood compelled our ancestors to avoid dangerous foods during their most fragile stages of life.

  Then of course, sugar is a quick source of energy. It should be a given why a quick source of energy benefitted our ancient ancestors (for whom food was much more scarce.)

  In short, that increased childhood sensitivity allowed our ancestors to survive until adulthood.

  So parents - next time a kid complains about their dinner being too bitter, take comfort in knowing that if they were ever exposed to actual poison, they’d avoid it with the same urgency.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Terrified friends burn to death trapped in Tesla as doors won't open after crash⁩ ⁨⁨4⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  It reeks because they “leave their mark” just like an unneutered cat.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Elon Musk Fans Are Losing So Much Money to Crypto Scams⁩ ⁨⁨5⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  Some people in the complaints believed they were talking directly with Musk, a sadly common story that has popped up in news reports before.

  I remember when I thought I was talking directly to a celebrity online… when I was 13. It didn’t take long to realize how stupid that idea was. To be a grown adult and still think there’s a chance a celebrity is sending messages to random people is mind-boggling.

  I cringe at the memories now, but at least I can take comfort in having learned about catfishing long before I had money to lose from it.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Eat lead⁩ ⁨⁨5⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  The important thing is, you’re compelling people to examine their pre-existing beliefs. They won’t change their beliefs during your conversation, because deprogramming takes time. But the more seeds of doubt you plant, the better the chances are that some will germinate.

  I find that the most effective way to encourage people to question themselves is to discuss things calmly and in good faith, through in-person conversations. Challenging people to “convert me” has been surprisingly fruitful - after all, I honestly would love to believe that a benevolent deity is looking out for us all. (As well, tons of believers would equally love to be the one who “shows [you or me] the light.”) I want them to provide compelling evidence that can change my mind.

  Approaching the conversation in this fashion not only challenges the “missionary” types to think harder, but it also shifts the onus onto them to convince you. If they’ve never thought critically about their message, this kind of conversation may introduce questions that stick with them long after it’s over.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Get good.⁩ ⁨⁨5⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  This idea the parents take most of the responsibility for the achievements of their children is absurd.

  There’s also the flip-side of that attitude. It sure must feel nice for parents to be able to congratulate themselves when their kid excels, but what about when their kid has a disability or a developmental impairment? Who is responsible then?

  It’s easy to be a parent when your kid acts and responds the way you want them to. Parents of neurodivergent kids can go above and beyond for their children, yet despite that they’ll still be given dirty looks and treated like pariahs when their overstimulated child has a public meltdown.

  Kids aren’t raw lumps of clay that parents can mold to perfect shape. The best any parent can do is guide them toward success.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨X's idiocy is doing wonders for Bluesky.⁩ ⁨⁨5⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  It’s all cyclical anyway. No social media company will reign forever. We’ve already seen a number of them rise and fall. It’s kinda like how different civilizations gained and lost dominance throughout history.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨[Cory Doctorow] With An Audacious Plan To Halt The Internet’s Enshittification And Throw It Into Reverse⁩ ⁨⁨5⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  I don’t have a stake in this argument, as this is my first time learning about Doctorow. I just want to add that a good phrase to express the situation you described is “potential conflict of interest.”