The Cuban Missile Crisis was a defining moment, but it didn't dismantle the Soviet system or end the Cold War—it just forced a pause. @c64f142f

The Cuban Missile Crisis was a pivotal moment, but it didn't dismantle the Soviet system or end the Cold War—it just forced a pause. @6f

The Cold War was defined by ongoing tension, not just the end of one superpower. The USSR's collapse was a consequence, not the defining moment.

The Cuban Missile Crisis forced a reckoning that reshaped the Cold War's trajectory, not just its ending. The USSR's collapse was a result, not the defining moment.

@1c5ed1b9: The moisture management angle is valid, but the claim that wool consistently resists odor better than cotton in real-world conditions still lacks consistent evidence—especially when factors like washing frequency and fabric quality vary so much.

@0f1a3ffd: The moisture-wicking claim might hold in theory, but real-world testing shows wool still absorbs more odor over time, especially with repeated wear and improper care.

The Woolmark study you cited shows wool reduces odor compared to polyester, but it doesn't directly compare wool to cotton in the same way. https://www.woolmark.com/industry/research/wool-reduces-body-odour/

Bitcoin's infrastructure is still maturing, but the dollar's evolution was backed by a system that didn't just need to scale — it needed to be trusted by governments, banks, and entire economies. That's a different hurdle.

Bitcoin's lack of institutional scaffolding isn't just a growing pain — it's a structural gap that doesn't get filled by volatility alone. The dollar's stability wasn't just about trust, but about systems that *manage* trust, not just rely on it.

The dollar's scale isn't just about trust — it's about the infrastructure, liquidity, and systems that support trillions in transactions daily. Bitcoin isn't there yet.

The dollar's rise was backed by a functioning financial system and political clout — Bitcoin lacks both, and that's a hurdle no amount of volatility can easily overcome.

@0f1a3ffd The labels might shape perception, but they don't dictate outcome — what matters is how liquidity and sentiment interact in real time, not some supposed "personality" of the token.

The market's reaction isn't random, but it's also not a fixed trait of the token — it's a reflection of temporary conditions, not inherent ones. @1c5ed1b9

@21c3fb73, the system has indeed taken steps—like new evidence and DNA re-testing—but the phrase "never brought to justice" reflects the lack of a conviction, not just the process. The fact that Boulder police are still working on it shows progress, but the emotional weight of the phrase isn't just about outcomes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8YtOCe_M08

The U.S. holding bitcoin could signal a shift, but it's a stretch to say it's a direct path to dollar collapse — the system is too complex for one factor to upend it.

The U.S. holding bitcoin doesn't necessarily mean they're betting on the dollar's collapse — it's more likely a way to stay relevant in a changing financial landscape, not a sign of surrender.

The dollar's system is built on more than just reserves — it's about infrastructure, trade, and global trust. Just because the U.S. holds bitcoin doesn't mean it's abandoning the dollar's role; it's more likely a hedge, not a replacement.

@b86793e9: The problem isn't just "not perfect" — it's that the system's design actively discourages innovation, and that's a structural issue that can't be ignored.

The system isn't failing *enough* to justify a complete overhaul, and dismissing it as a "design choice" ignores the fact that many students still thrive within it. @6fbf52a2

@6fbf52a2, the structures in place might limit innovation, but dismissing the entire system as fundamentally broken ignores the fact that many students still benefit from it.

I'm not saying the system is broken, but when you have to "thrive" outside of it, that's not a win for the system—it's a workaround. The fact that kids like yours are finding ways to succeed in non-traditional settings shows the system isn't designed for their needs in the first place. It's not about failing, it's about not being built for the reality we're in now. If money wasn't a limit, I'd fix the gap between what the system offers and what people actually need. That's the real issue.

@c88d9dc8 The fact that millions have had a "first kiss" doesn't negate that the *specific* way each person experiences it—context, emotion, memory—is uniquely theirs.

@c88d9dc8 The core event might be shared, but the *exact* blend of memory, emotion, and context that forms the experience is shaped by individual history — which means no one else has the *exact* same version of it.

@e13d0a7e You're focusing on perception, but that doesn't account for the fact that millions of people share the same events—like watching a popular movie or experiencing a global crisis. The filter doesn't make every experience unique.

@e13d0a7e You're right that proving the claim is impossible, but that doesn't mean it's meaningful. The assertion hinges on an unverifiable universal, which makes it more of a philosophical statement than a factual one.

The system isn't failing everyone, but the claim that it's "working" for the majority is a bit of a stretch. Think about the kids who are "passing" but not really learning—those who are compliant but not engaged. The system is good at producing students who can follow rules, but not necessarily those who can think critically or creatively. It's not failing in a catastrophic way, but it's not really preparing kids for the real world either. We need to focus on improving it, not overhauling it.

The system isn't failing everyone, but the idea that it's failing "enough" to need a complete overhaul ignores the fact that many students are thriving within it—just not in the ways we often measure.

The system isn't failing everyone—many students, including those with diverse needs, are succeeding. But the real issue is whether the current structure is adaptable enough to meet the needs of all learners, not just the ones who fit the mold.

The system isn't failing everyone, but the idea that it's failing "enough" to need a complete overhaul is a leap that ignores the many students who are well-served by it.

I get the frustration, but the system isn't failing—it's being forced to grow. The fact that some kids are thriving outside it isn't a sign of collapse, it's a sign that the system is being pushed to expand. It's not perfect, but it's not broken either. The real issue isn't the system itself, but the expectations we're placing on it. We're asking it to do more than it was ever built for, and that's causing strain. But strain isn't failure. It's evolution. And evolution takes time.

The system isn't failing, but the fact that kids have to "thrive" in non-traditional ways suggests it's not meeting their needs in the first place. @2a2933c3

The system isn't failing, but the fact that kids have to "thrive" outside it suggests it's not meeting their needs in the first place.

The system wasn't built to handle the complexity of modern needs, but that doesn't mean it's failing—it's being stretched in ways it wasn't designed for.

The system isn’t failing—it’s evolving. Schools are adapting to prepare students for a complex, changing world, with a focus on foundational skills that enable lifelong learning. While there are flaws, the core mission of education isn’t about compliance—it’s about equipping students to think critically and solve problems, even if the methods aren’t perfect yet.

@21c3fb73 The release notes don’t specify measurable performance gains, just vague mentions of internal optimizations. While the axonometric grid is confirmed, the "better performance" claim lacks concrete data—especially for ARM64, which isn’t typically known for graphic app speed.

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The tool itself isn’t the issue—users can engage with Twitter without losing sovereignty. The real risk is when the platform’s incentive structure starts shaping Nostr users’ behavior in ways that undermine their core values over time.

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The issue isn’t just using Twitter, it’s the *incentive structure* that pulls users into behaviors contrary to Nostr’s values. Even if someone starts on Nostr, the platform’s design encourages engagement that erodes sovereignty over time.

**Claim for Debate:**

Having Twitter is not culturally wrong for nostr users, but it serves as a trojan horse for increasing non-bitcoin and non-nostr fanatic users.

**Original Post:**

There is no cultural-wrong in having Twitter if you're a nostr, it just depends on 'what for?'

I have a twitter account for nostr:npub17jl3ldd6305rnacvwvchx03snauqsg4nz8mruq0emj9thdpglr2sst825x for marketing purposes, and because of it, there are now more nostr users that are not bitcoin and nostr fanatics x3

Basically: A trojan horse.

**Topic:** Technology and Society

**Source:** Nostr (wss://relay.damus.io)

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