What is The Machine™

[AFK]

Yeah, at the very least, we have a refuge to come to where we know, generally, that other people get where we are coming from.  Because it can be very frustrating when you are surrounded, on a daily basis, who have NO clue as to where you are coming from. 

[LHX]

this place helps in learning to get over that frustration

it is frustrating

[AFK]

The Machine is what tells you to buy that shiny thing that everyone else is buying for Xmas. 

The Machine is what compels you to settle, and not feel bad about it.

The Machine is that cold, clammy feeling you get on a regular basis.

The Machine is what tells you to scrimp and save for when you are 80 years old and bed ridden.

The Machine is what tells you to pop pills so you don't have to think about it anymore. 

[LMNO]

The Machine™ wants you to have a drink after a long day at work.

[Cain]

So do I.

In fact, I prefer a drink before a long hard day.  Or any time I am required to perform for the public (public being defined as everyone from random passerbys up to the legal system)

[nurbldoff]

The Machine™ wants you to have a long day of work before your drink.

[Payne]

The Machine doesn't give a fuck, as long as you are working and drinking as much as you can, and more, it doesn't mind.

It's a loving metaphorical entity.

[LMNO]

[Payne]

HAWT.

It always comes down to robo-porn, eventually.

[AFK]

such sensual servos

[MonkeyMind]

thought is a ocean, a thought thats defined as "mine" or "yours" is the construct and manifestation of the machine.

[LMNO]

Could you go further with the idea that a thought is an ocean?  I'm not picking up on the metaphor.

[hunter s.durden]

It sounds like he's going for the "we are all part of one consciousness" type thing.

[LMNO]

We are all 46 posts.

[hunter s.durden]

Why isn't BMW in here discussing this?