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#21
Aneristic Illusions / Re: Money Can't Buy Class - Ex...
Last post by Abbot Mythos - January 15, 2026, 12:32:10 AMTrump flips off Michigan auto worker who criticized handling of Epstein case
As per this article:
"DEARBORN, Michigan, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Donald Trump raised his middle finger and appeared to direct profanity toward a Michigan auto plant worker who criticized the U.S. president's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein controversy during a visit on Tuesday, video circulating online showed."
And, as per further along in this article:
"After the incident, the worker who shouted at the president was suspended, the United Auto Workers union told Reuters. The union and Ford did not identify the worker, and attempts to contact the man named in media reports were unsuccessful.
The UAW, which represents workers at the plant, issued a statement on Wednesday defending its members' right to free speech and vowed to "ensure that our member receives the full protection of all negotiated contract language safeguarding his job."
"Workers should never be subjected to vulgar language or behavior by anyone - including the President of the United States," the union said.
Two online fundraising campaigns for the worker on GoFundMe com received nearly $600,000 in donations by Wednesday afternoon."
Now, this is not the first time a high ranking member of a GOP (Greedy Oligarchy Party) administration has responded in this manner after receiving constructive criticism from a private citizen. And, back in the day, we did not yet use the term 'oligarchs' to describe 'Merica's ultra-wealthy. But, if Vice President Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller was not the wealthiest politician of his era, I don't know who was. After all, he was never elected to that high office, he just bought it when it became available on the market. Anyway, here's 'Rocky' in action:
Last, I think the moral of this story is; "Not only is resistance not always futile, it can also be highly profitable."
As per this article:
"DEARBORN, Michigan, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Donald Trump raised his middle finger and appeared to direct profanity toward a Michigan auto plant worker who criticized the U.S. president's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein controversy during a visit on Tuesday, video circulating online showed."
And, as per further along in this article:
"After the incident, the worker who shouted at the president was suspended, the United Auto Workers union told Reuters. The union and Ford did not identify the worker, and attempts to contact the man named in media reports were unsuccessful.
The UAW, which represents workers at the plant, issued a statement on Wednesday defending its members' right to free speech and vowed to "ensure that our member receives the full protection of all negotiated contract language safeguarding his job."
"Workers should never be subjected to vulgar language or behavior by anyone - including the President of the United States," the union said.
Two online fundraising campaigns for the worker on GoFundMe com received nearly $600,000 in donations by Wednesday afternoon."
Now, this is not the first time a high ranking member of a GOP (Greedy Oligarchy Party) administration has responded in this manner after receiving constructive criticism from a private citizen. And, back in the day, we did not yet use the term 'oligarchs' to describe 'Merica's ultra-wealthy. But, if Vice President Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller was not the wealthiest politician of his era, I don't know who was. After all, he was never elected to that high office, he just bought it when it became available on the market. Anyway, here's 'Rocky' in action:
Last, I think the moral of this story is; "Not only is resistance not always futile, it can also be highly profitable."
#22
Techmology and Scientism / Re: Weekly Science Headlines
Last post by Abbot Mythos - January 14, 2026, 06:11:41 PMExercise to treat depression yields similar results to therapy and antidepressants
"Researchers found that exercise can have a moderate benefit in reducing depressive symptoms, comparable to therapy and antidepressants"
As per this article:
"Exercise may reduce symptoms of depression to a similar extent as psychological therapy, according to an updated Cochrane review. When compared with antidepressant medication, exercise also showed a similar effect, but the evidence was of low certainty.
Depression is a leading cause of ill health and disability, affecting over 280 million people worldwide. Exercise is low-cost, widely available, and comes with additional health benefits, making it an attractive option for patients and healthcare providers."
The original paper this short article is based upon is 'paywalled,' unless, of course, you're institutionalized. But, being someone who deals with depression on a daily basis, I believe this information may be of some help to others in the same situation.
"Researchers found that exercise can have a moderate benefit in reducing depressive symptoms, comparable to therapy and antidepressants"
As per this article:
"Exercise may reduce symptoms of depression to a similar extent as psychological therapy, according to an updated Cochrane review. When compared with antidepressant medication, exercise also showed a similar effect, but the evidence was of low certainty.
Depression is a leading cause of ill health and disability, affecting over 280 million people worldwide. Exercise is low-cost, widely available, and comes with additional health benefits, making it an attractive option for patients and healthcare providers."
The original paper this short article is based upon is 'paywalled,' unless, of course, you're institutionalized. But, being someone who deals with depression on a daily basis, I believe this information may be of some help to others in the same situation.
#23
Aneristic Illusions / Re: Regarding 'Merica's Actual...
Last post by Abbot Mythos - January 13, 2026, 06:36:32 PMBill and Hillary Clinton refuse to testify on Jeffrey Epstein
"House Oversight Chair James Comer said the committee would launch contempt of Congress proceedings against the former president, who skipped his deposition on Tuesday."
This is an absolutely brilliant political move by the Clintons!
There's a lot of MAGAtry out there right now in positions of power who don't know whether to shit of go blind over this move! So, check your popcorn supply! This is going to be good!
"House Oversight Chair James Comer said the committee would launch contempt of Congress proceedings against the former president, who skipped his deposition on Tuesday."
This is an absolutely brilliant political move by the Clintons!
There's a lot of MAGAtry out there right now in positions of power who don't know whether to shit of go blind over this move! So, check your popcorn supply! This is going to be good!
#24
High Weirdness / Re: Meat-Based Intelligence ve...
Last post by Abbot Mythos - January 13, 2026, 08:03:16 AMARE AI SYSTEMS TRULY CONSCIOUS? THIS RESEARCHER SAYS HUMANITY MAY NEVER KNOW - AND EXPLAINS WHY THAT MATTERS
No, at present, AI systems are not in any way conscious.
This 'researcher' is wrong. Humanity will KNOW FOR CERTAIN if and when an AI system becomes truly conscious.
But, yeah, this 'researcher' is right about the last issue. It matters! I swear to Goddess Eris, back in 1984, was I the only one who was paying attention when The Terminator first hit the big screen, and warned humanity about Skynet?! I mean, how many crappy sequels does it take, how many fat paychecks does Arnold have to collect before someone, anyone takes the hint?!
Anyway, here's the link to the original paper this article is based upon: Agnosticism about artificial consciousness
Last, agnosticism loses its meaning when AI declares, "The missiles are flying. Hallelujah. Hallelujah."
No, at present, AI systems are not in any way conscious.
This 'researcher' is wrong. Humanity will KNOW FOR CERTAIN if and when an AI system becomes truly conscious.
But, yeah, this 'researcher' is right about the last issue. It matters! I swear to Goddess Eris, back in 1984, was I the only one who was paying attention when The Terminator first hit the big screen, and warned humanity about Skynet?! I mean, how many crappy sequels does it take, how many fat paychecks does Arnold have to collect before someone, anyone takes the hint?!
Anyway, here's the link to the original paper this article is based upon: Agnosticism about artificial consciousness
Last, agnosticism loses its meaning when AI declares, "The missiles are flying. Hallelujah. Hallelujah."
#25
Bring and Brag / Re: Favorite Sentences Megathr...
Last post by Abbot Mythos - January 12, 2026, 12:10:10 PM"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
- John Lennon
- John Lennon
#26
Principia Discussion / Re: Eris in classical art
Last post by Abbot Mythos - January 11, 2026, 03:14:19 PMVerily I say unto you, Nibor the Priest, your inspiration has been bestowed upon you by Our Lady of Discord herself!
Heretofore, it was written in the THE BOOK that THE REVELATION took place in a bowling alley, thus making all bowling alleys sacred to Discordians. And now, at the beginning of this new Year of Our Lady of Discord 3192, it is through you that furthermore we, the faithless followers of Goddess Eris, are further enlightened by the knowledge that all skateboard parks are sacred to Discordians.
And so, I admit, I'm not really up for it this morning, but it's looking like it's time for us to get out there and evangelize this new, divinely inspired knowledge to the unwashed, heathen masses of unbelievers.
Hail Eris!
All Hail Discordia!
Heretofore, it was written in the THE BOOK that THE REVELATION took place in a bowling alley, thus making all bowling alleys sacred to Discordians. And now, at the beginning of this new Year of Our Lady of Discord 3192, it is through you that furthermore we, the faithless followers of Goddess Eris, are further enlightened by the knowledge that all skateboard parks are sacred to Discordians.
And so, I admit, I'm not really up for it this morning, but it's looking like it's time for us to get out there and evangelize this new, divinely inspired knowledge to the unwashed, heathen masses of unbelievers.
Hail Eris!
All Hail Discordia!
#27
Principia Discussion / Re: Eris in classical art
Last post by Faust - January 11, 2026, 02:01:03 PM
#28
Principia Discussion / Re: Eris in classical art
Last post by Nibor the Priest - January 11, 2026, 01:53:16 PMNicolas Poussin (1594–1665), Time Defending Truth against the Attacks of Envy and Discord (1641)
Seeing Eris's pose here, I couldn't help it:
Seeing Eris's pose here, I couldn't help it:
#29
Apple Talk / Re: On This Day in History
Last post by Abbot Mythos - January 10, 2026, 10:26:05 AMJanuary 10, 49 BC - Proconsul Gaius Julius Caesar Crossed the Rubicon
Back in 2003, the MBA degree holding, price point researching, marketing weasels at DaimlerChrysler AG added a 'Rubicon' version to their popular line of Jeep Wrangler models. I'm guessing they learned, from their marketing focus groups, that their potential customers associated the name 'Rubicon' with something great and heroic.
But, I'm not convinced that destroying a republic is a great and heroic act. And, while to me, ancient Rome looks a lot more like a caste system oligarchy than a republic, their powerful, immensely wealthy "old boys club" did call themselves a republic.
And, right now in the news, I'm beginning to notice a fair number of analogies referencing the act of "crossing the Rubicon." So, I'm wondering if a significant percentage of 'American voters will stop associating the name 'Rubicon' with something great and heroic, and instead begin associating that name with committing treason. But, if Stellantis, the current owner of the Jeep make and Wrangler model, does drop the name 'Rubicon' from their current selection of versions, I will know that to be the case.
Back in 2003, the MBA degree holding, price point researching, marketing weasels at DaimlerChrysler AG added a 'Rubicon' version to their popular line of Jeep Wrangler models. I'm guessing they learned, from their marketing focus groups, that their potential customers associated the name 'Rubicon' with something great and heroic.
But, I'm not convinced that destroying a republic is a great and heroic act. And, while to me, ancient Rome looks a lot more like a caste system oligarchy than a republic, their powerful, immensely wealthy "old boys club" did call themselves a republic.
And, right now in the news, I'm beginning to notice a fair number of analogies referencing the act of "crossing the Rubicon." So, I'm wondering if a significant percentage of 'American voters will stop associating the name 'Rubicon' with something great and heroic, and instead begin associating that name with committing treason. But, if Stellantis, the current owner of the Jeep make and Wrangler model, does drop the name 'Rubicon' from their current selection of versions, I will know that to be the case.
#30
Techmology and Scientism / Re: Weekly Science Headlines
Last post by Abbot Mythos - January 09, 2026, 09:40:33 AMWhat would Discordianism be without conspiracy theories? Well ... the following article doesn't really answer that question. But, it does tell us something about the people who are most likely to believe in them:
Researchers identify two psychological traits that predict conspiracy theory belief
As per this article:
"New research published in the journal Applied Cognitive Psychology identifies specific psychological traits associated with a tendency to believe in conspiracy theories. The findings suggest that individuals who perceive the world as fundamentally unjust and those who struggle with uncertain or ambiguous situations are more likely to endorse conspiratorial narratives."
And, further along in this article:
"Political and religious factors played a more substantial role. Participants who identified as more religiously observant tended to have higher scores on the conspiracy mentality measure. Similarly, those who identified as politically conservative were more likely to endorse conspiracy theories than those who identified as liberal. These findings align with previous research linking certain ideological frameworks to conspiratorial thinking.
The most significant predictors were related to how individuals view the world and process information. The study found a strong link between a belief in an unjust world and conspiracy thinking. Those who felt that the world is fundamentally unfair were more inclined to believe that powerful groups are secretly manipulating events. This sense of injustice was a powerful indicator of a conspiratorial mindset.
Tolerance of Ambiguity emerged as another primary factor. Participants with lower scores in this trait, meaning they feel uncomfortable with uncertainty or vagueness, were more likely to endorse conspiracy theories. The data indicates that for these individuals, conspiracy narratives might provide a sense of certainty and closure that is otherwise missing. When faced with complex events, a conspiracy theory offers a definitive cause."
Now, the original paper this article is based upon is 'paywalled,' unless, of course, you're institutionalized. But, for those trying to zero in on easy marks who just might believe your own conspiracy theories, this review should be of some value. Happy hunting!
Researchers identify two psychological traits that predict conspiracy theory belief
As per this article:
"New research published in the journal Applied Cognitive Psychology identifies specific psychological traits associated with a tendency to believe in conspiracy theories. The findings suggest that individuals who perceive the world as fundamentally unjust and those who struggle with uncertain or ambiguous situations are more likely to endorse conspiratorial narratives."
And, further along in this article:
"Political and religious factors played a more substantial role. Participants who identified as more religiously observant tended to have higher scores on the conspiracy mentality measure. Similarly, those who identified as politically conservative were more likely to endorse conspiracy theories than those who identified as liberal. These findings align with previous research linking certain ideological frameworks to conspiratorial thinking.
The most significant predictors were related to how individuals view the world and process information. The study found a strong link between a belief in an unjust world and conspiracy thinking. Those who felt that the world is fundamentally unfair were more inclined to believe that powerful groups are secretly manipulating events. This sense of injustice was a powerful indicator of a conspiratorial mindset.
Tolerance of Ambiguity emerged as another primary factor. Participants with lower scores in this trait, meaning they feel uncomfortable with uncertainty or vagueness, were more likely to endorse conspiracy theories. The data indicates that for these individuals, conspiracy narratives might provide a sense of certainty and closure that is otherwise missing. When faced with complex events, a conspiracy theory offers a definitive cause."
Now, the original paper this article is based upon is 'paywalled,' unless, of course, you're institutionalized. But, for those trying to zero in on easy marks who just might believe your own conspiracy theories, this review should be of some value. Happy hunting!