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Topic. People get boring too fast. Even on nostr I find this to be a problem. I've never used twitter or anything like that. Amethyst is my first time actively using social media and even I've noticed this issue. Bitcoin this and Bitcoin that! 🙄 Talk about something different. Something controversial. Try to learn something!

Alice 2y ago

Fucking. Exactly. Do you think maybe it's because most social media users are, well, kids? Or course there are older people who like people focused Social media, but I feel like being obsessed with yourself is kind of a young person thing.

I feel like most older people seek wisdom, a connection with other people, conversations and to learn things and also to find answers to their questions.

Even though Reddit is Gay lol it's also a good tool. Like for me, I'm a topic and category type of person. I don't care what you had for breakfast or what you're wearing right now that doesn't mean anything.

That doesn't provide me any kind of knowledge or anything useful.

I want to talk about things that are interesting to me and things I can gain knowledge from.

What kind of controversial stuff do you like talking about? The reason why I don't ask that many controversial questions is because I want to actually keep up with what people comment to my post and not just let it go into the void. I don't want to ignore anyone do you know what I mean?

On here of course it's mostly Bitcoin but it's also video games, computer systems like Linux and Ubuntu, politics and people posting about what they bought at the store or some dumb shit. That just feels so empty and like a waste of time for me to look at.

I'm not saying that I'm the bee's knees or anything but I also don't want to be pessimistic but I kind of am feeling that way about communities. I feel like they're being ignored because most people aren't interested in that. And quite frankly it's really annoying sorry that's just how I feel.

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Gary ₿usey 2y ago

I'm not entirely sure if it's because they're mostly youngsters, because I've met some VERY intelligent young people. They too seem bored by social media. Although, keep in mind that this is a very rare occurrence.

I feel the same way when it comes to controversial topics. Most people have become too scared to discuss topics that are deemed as such. But, here's the thing, controversial topics are often viewed as problematic by the vast majority, and most people don't wish to solve problems, they wish to ignore them. But that's not how you fix problems. They NEED to be discussed. When it comes to controversial topics, there is one in particular that I am always pondering: national borders. Nikola Tesla always believed that world peace will only be achieved through the deletion of such barriers. Personally, I believe the same. When you consider the vastness of the world, national borders seem quite ridiculous. They always lead to a sense of nationalism, racism, hatred, and many other forms of conflict. Many of these issues are the cause of the global issues we're experiencing right now.

Nobody 2y ago

The removal of borders means nation-states can't keep their tax slaves under control. They could just move to a place where they agree with how their tax dollars are spent. It will never voluntarily happen 😕

Gary ₿usey 2y ago

Oh, I wasn't trying to suggest that it will. But, I do believe that Tesla's philosophy on this matter is spot on.

Nobody 2y ago

I haven't read about it from Tesla's perspective. That's probably an idea I came up with reading anarchist literature and studying conflicts.

Gary ₿usey 2y ago

This is where I first heard about his perspective on this matter. More of a journal, not a book. Still a great read, though.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/500.Problem_of_Increasing_Human_Energy

Alice 2y ago

interesting

Gary ₿usey 2y ago

"merely machines will meet in a contest without blood shed, the nation's being simply interested, ambitious spectators. When this happy condition is realized, peace will be assured."

Nikola Tesla

Nobody 2y ago

And you've also got those people groups smoothed into the same borders as another dominating group causing wars. That's a good part of the world's longest running civil wars in the borderlands of Myanmar.

splinter 2y ago

I also think there's value in just talking about shit without feeling like we're trying to solve it here on the internet. It's good to discuss things, get different points of view, I just wish people would stop feeling like like they have to be activists about everything.

I guess I'm tired of being preached at. It's the difference between discussing the ways in which people cook their food, as opposed to being told how food should be cooked by someone.

Gary ₿usey 2y ago

I agree. Gaining perspective is very important when trying to solve issues. You don't need to tell people how to do something all the time, but understanding how others do the same thing can assist in the creation of better solutions.

splinter 2y ago

Yes, and you need to accept that you may be wrong. You can discover this by discussing and exploring ideas, trying to convince others of what you already believe makes you closed off.

People act like whatever has been planted in their heads is the absolute truth. There is no absolute truth.

Gary ₿usey 2y ago

Agreed. But... and I need to be blunt about this, most people are too damn scared to step out of their comfort zone to accept any other "truth". This is why I can't bring myself to follow any particular religion. In other words, "normies" WANT to be controlled. They like it. That way they don't have to think for themselves.

Most people are cowards and even they can't bring themselves to admit it. The sad truth. 🤷‍♂️

Alice 2y ago

Yeah that's true I agree it makes me think of all the people on the right alternative sub. Like I thought everybody wanted free speech but most people on the road at alternative sub want I rented alternative that's more restrictive and sensors ship happy

splinter 2y ago

It's like in that Russian sleep experiment creepypasta, “We no longer want to be freed.”

(don't read this before bed btw lol)

https://www.creepypasta.com/the-russian-sleep-experiment/

Alice 2y ago

man that looks scary

splinter 2y ago

It's pretty fucked up, very well written

splinter 2y ago

It's like in 1984, "But the proles, if only they could somehow become conscious of their own strength. would have no need to conspire. They needed only to rise up and shake themselves like a horse shaking off flies. If they chose they could blow the Party to pieces tomorrow morning. Surely sooner or later it must occur to them to do it?"

The "proles" never rise up against anything.

Nobody 2y ago

Yeah the realisation that it's possible that most people simply want to be controlled and absolved of any moral responsibility for their actions is a scary one. Covid times scared me. Not covid... The way people mindlessly complied.

Gary ₿usey 2y ago

"Covid times scared me. Not covid... The way people mindlessly complied."

This part right here. The fact that so many people are still adhering to mask requirements is somewhat unnerving. There are countless other issues, as well. But, that's a big one.

splinter 2y ago

In NZ there were some leaked government conversations where they admitted that keeping masks going for so long was just a flex, it remind people that COVID's a thing.

Nobody 2y ago

Oh yeah the rise of activists is why we can't have an interesting society 😕

splinter 2y ago

They drive me mad

Alice 2y ago

That's a good Observation. I do feel less Stressed When using nostr in Comparison to Reddit

Gary ₿usey 2y ago

I've never even used Reddit. How is it?

Alice 2y ago

Honestly I like it. BUT you have to mind your tounge and manners or you'll get banned. So I don't ask questions much unless they have nothing to do with politics.

The leftist there will start shit with you hoping you go off so they can report you and get you banned. Don't fall for it. Ignore them.

Other then that it's WAAAAY different from here.

You can follow people on reddit, but most people aren't focused on that. There DMs, group chats and of course subreddits.

You should check it out. It'll give you balance for your need for discussion and then the well not so much discussion nostr has.

My favorite subs are, roast me, shittyaskreddit, askmen, 90s nostalgia, AskOuija, and there's even a nostr community.

The most popular subreddits are: ask reddit, am I the asshole, relationship advice, antiwork, explain like I'm five, no stupid questions, too afraid to ask, and a bunch more

I sort by new. But here is my home feed.

Just stay away from rage bait and politics is my advice. You just can't do it there. You're out numbered and mods are assholes

Can you tell how that is more interesting compared to the nostr feed?

Sweet 2y ago

I always accidentally say something and get global banned, last time it was for defending Tucker Carlson when they were calling him a NAZI in a Christian subreddit, which is the last place you’d expect that, but it’s Reddit.

splinter 2y ago

That's fucking retarded, these people are insufferable.

Alice 2y ago

fucking wow. I don't even bother getting into it with those people. I just see that shit as bait now. Like you're not going to bait me dude you can bitch online and talk shit on the internet but you wouldn't say that shit to anyone's face

Nobody 2y ago

Without borders you step into the realm of intercommunal ethics too. I think John Rawls had some great stuff in this area.

Nobody 2y ago

Actually I may have picked the wrong guy. I was running out the door when I wrote that. Can't remember who I was thinking off.

Alice 2y ago

very good point. How come you don't post some controversial topics. Maybe one to test the waters