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scienceguy8 t1_j5oh515 wrote

Reply to [Image] "It’s better to walk alone than with a crowd going in the wrong direction." by Butterflies_Books

Well, that depends. Are you someone who has recognized injustice in a system that’s putting innocent people down and are walking against the grain to call attention to that? Then walk on, you brave soul.

Are you a scientist who has done peer-reviewed and proven science that calls into question what was known before? Then keep on teaching that new science of yours.

Are you a person born into social group A who feels like they’d be a lot more comfortable in group B, even if group A would then antagonize you? Go for it. You’ll find new friends and family in group B.

Are you someone with no expertise in a field preaching that the experts in that field are wrong, with no substantial research or analysis by yourself to back up your claims? Then you need to take a hard look at what direction you’re going in and where it might lead before you continue.

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musicalsigns t1_j5of4dt wrote

Reply to comment by fabberkraut in [Image] never forgotten by nohobbiesoridentity

Thank you for sharing this. The loss of Robin still hurts, even though I never knew him personally. It feels like one of the brightest lights on earth went out that day. My mother was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's. It's been heavy and while this scared the hell out of me, it was also comforting to know we're not alone in these neurological battles.

Thanks again.

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SaltLakeCitySlicker t1_j5ocvkh wrote

Reply to comment by Delta4o in [Image] never forgotten by nohobbiesoridentity

Yeahhhh you gotta pick who you're doing things for. For instance, I keep bees and sent out about 7-8 gallons of honey to friends and family across the country. I had asked if they'd want it and would use it beforehand. Half the people didn't even send a text saying they got it, let alone are using it or a thank you. So guess who doesn't get any next harvest?

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Delta4o t1_j5oawwa wrote

Reply to comment by SaltLakeCitySlicker in [Image] never forgotten by nohobbiesoridentity

Wanna hear a good one? I work at the same company and same team as my brother. Last week he was late for the 2 hour long train ride, so I ordered coffee for him for when he showed up (he does the same for me). I was standing in the door of the train and he was still not there. I heard the whistle and thought "fuck it, I'll take the next one with him" and stepped out as the doors were closing. When he saw that I willingly missed the train he said "omg you stupid idiot, why the F didn't you take the train". He barely spoke to me during the 2 hour train ride.

When we were at the office he ratted me out to my colleagues and they laughed at me...

People have always laughed at me for missing busses or trains and have never done anything about it. I decide to not leave my brother out in the cold and I get yelled at...

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CabbageCrawl t1_j5o8ec5 wrote

Reply to comment by basaryenidunya in [Image] never forgotten by nohobbiesoridentity

Nothing can replace Robin Williams in terms of comedic quality. But there is someone who comes kind of close in hilarity. Conan O'Brien makes me laugh a lot in his podcast Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend. That show has gotten me through the pandemic and listening to it is like sitting around with old pals, just shooting the shit.

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Fezzy976 t1_j5o7oes wrote

Reply to [Image] never forgotten by nohobbiesoridentity

Not gonna lie I shed tears when this man left us. I never met him but he connected with so many of us.

Only Williams and Leslie Nielson I shed tears for. They made my life happier and I will be forever greatful.

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