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Recent content by gj13

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    What Society Says About Being Alone

    Humans are social beings. Doesn't matter which culture or country from my experience. Humans have evolved to collaborate and socialize. If you do a search on these forums, you'll find a lot of posts on this subject. You are not alone in your preference for solitude. I prefer solitude. I've...
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    Do you believe there's extraterrestrial life out there?

    Statistically speaking, I reckon there likely is life elsewhere in the universe. However due the vast distances, we may never find it or be found. It's more likely life ends before it has a chance to be discovered by extraterrestrials. We won't be around long enough to find out, either due to...
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    Computer question: for help with visual sensitivities

    Definitely worth a shot to try Linux on your existing MacBook...macOS is technically a BSD version of Unix. Linux is a different implementation based off Unix. So your existing laptop should be alright. Ubuntu is very popular as is Mint (essentially a branch of Ubuntu). Ubuntu has a large...
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    Stuck in bed

    When I'm stuck in bed like that, I try to break the task up and avoid thinking about the end goal of getting out of bed. For example, I start with something small, like opening my eyes (if they are shut). I don't even think about getting out of bed, just opening my eyes that's the focus. Then...
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    I am no longer going to go for full achievement/trophy completions on most games.

    That's a great outlook! I too have to remind myself to stop playing a game when it stops being fun. It can be challenging sometimes because I feel I need to complete everything in games after the main story is finished. However, "if it ain't fun, forget it", as I say in my mind. Best of luck...
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    Auto tune

    I think it depends, I'm not a fan of artists using it all the time but sometimes a singer or instrument player gets everything spot on, the intensity, the emotion etc, but then a few notes are off. To preserve the artistic elements, it's better to use autotune or melodyne to target and correct...
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    Cannabis Usage (Any similar experiences?)

    As with any drug, mindset (set) and setting are important but yes I reckon it does help quiet my mind and reduce anxiety and stress. Basically, make sure you're in a relatively positive mindset and ensure you're in a comfortable setting. It's generally advice for psychedelics but with the...
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    Working on a long term dream project stock market.

    Also something to keep in mind is, even a random selection of stocks picked by hamsters can perform just as good as some of the best stock managers LOL. Scientists have done similar studies and the average ROI is usually around 8 to 9% when randomly selected. I'm sure you could find those studies 😎
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    Working on a long term dream project stock market.

    Take a look into ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds), they are a great way to passively invest as well. There are a lot of different ETFs, but generally buying index funds, such as one which tracks the whole market, is a good way to start and keep your money growing while you research and investigate...
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    Advice to stop having sensory overload on beach

    For sound overload, you could try noise cancelling ear buds, listen to your tunes while you enjoy the beach. If noise cancelling ear buds are not affordable, then regular ear buds work as well to block out sounds. Be sure to get the right fit with the various ear buds tips.
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    Autism awareness resources?

    This might help, there is a link to a children's book in pdf format What Is Autism? https://neuroclastic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Brain-is-autistic-neuroinclusive-story.pdf
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