I sometimes worry that political comedy (while healthy at an individual level) prevents action as it alieviates some of the pent up anger and frustration at the problems and injustices of the world today. The same frustration that might otherwise be directed toward action.

It might be good to reiterate (in part) why we’re all in here.

“Passion isn’t found, it’s something that is developed over time”.

You can find easy things that will entertain you in the short run (and they can often be worth doing), but I recommend going for something deeper and more rewarding.

Personally I’ve been finding AI like Claude.ai great for brainstorming and problem solving at all stages of whatever I’m working towards.

I should point out that a portion of the stat comes from immigrants who are fully literate in their native language.

National literacy as a topic forms an interesting picture that I don’t fully understand.

21% of American adults are illiterate (54% read below a 6th grade level)

17% of Canadian adults are illiterate.

I keep coming back to these points as it’s important context when understanding the news.

I used to be a picky eater, but years ago I decided that I wanted to like more food - - that life would be better if I actually enjoyed foods that I would otherwise have to suffer/avoid.

I started by putting small amounts of different ingredients in my dishes (when it made sense) and I quickly developed a taste for all of them.

(Only found out later that this was a great way to do it as your microbiom directly impacts your cravings).

Onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, olives, pickles, brussel sprouts, oysters, mustard are all things I now genuinely enjoy.

2% of Wealth (not income) annually. I’m no expert but if that includes unrealized gains then that is SIGNIFICANT.

Especially when it was going supernova.

Isn’t the bends the consequence of the oxygen tank and nitrogen in your blood; and if the air in your body starts at atmospheric pressure it should be fine (though no idea about the effects on the human body from such a sudden change)

Wouldn’t the same logic apply to the planet moving?

Long trips on planes/trains/busses would be a lot more enjoyable.

Emergency supplies would be available at a moments notice including escape from the elements (camping/travel just became a breeze) .

Would you be able to free dive super deep taking each breath or a rest in the pocket dimmension?