Who, What, When, Where, How, and Why?

Plausible deniability. Combine that with the strategy of never accepting the burden of proof. Always shift the burden of proof to he who makes the claim

2024-08-21 16:11:27

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A shortcut would be to simply ask, "Does this ideology respect the life, liberty, and property of the individual?"

2024-08-21 15:24:47

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Here's a good start...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0674076087?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

2024-08-18 18:37:02

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Great observations that I have also pondered. The following excerpt is from "My Philosophy of Liberty":
"This short-term benefit is not only dangerous to the thief but it is detrimental to his long-term well-being as well. This is because his victims must divert a portion of their resources toward protection services instead of toward production. This loss of production reduces the overall societal standard of living as there are less products and services available for trade.
"Nevertheless, the thief is not concerned with the detrimental, long-term effects of plunder as he only cares about the immediate benefit. Therefore, the rest of society must take protective measures if they wish to safeguard their life, liberty and property. It follows then that the degree of man’s freedom can be enhanced by the level of protection that he has secured."
Source:
https://stevenminnaar.com/my-philosophy-of-liberty

2024-08-18 18:18:14

Or can it be that people vote in the first place? What gives one man the right tell another how to live?
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2024-08-18 18:12:35

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I still don't like it - especially once you've read Spooner's "No Treason VI: The Constitution of No Authority "

2024-08-18 18:10:34

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Yes, that's my second most hated word!

2024-08-18 17:09:50

What is the one word that you hate the most?
For me, it is the word "we." It is a presumptive word that seeks to pull others into a specific belief or agenda. It is a word that reeks of either low-intelligence, or malicious intent. It is literal "collective-speak."

2024-08-15 15:10:27

Who is John Galt?
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2024-08-14 19:20:14

What you gonna do about it?
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2024-08-12 05:08:46

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Have you ever tried hypnagogia?

2024-08-11 12:45:55

What can I do today to further unplug from The Matrix and accelerate it's demise?

2024-08-10 16:44:52

Is it true that real men sleep on glass?
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2024-08-09 00:13:15

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2024-08-08 13:49:17

What supports this clown show? Could it be.. your taxes? Can you think of a better place to put your energy (money)?
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2024-08-07 14:49:05

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Yerba Mate? My favorite "brain" drink!

2024-08-06 22:01:31

Which dip did you buy?
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2024-08-06 21:01:11

Which one is stupider?
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2024-08-06 14:48:24

Is Taleb malicious or a moron?
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2024-08-05 16:59:30

If you had it in BTC then you still have the BTC right?
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2024-08-04 18:06:19

Who else is going to tell him to piss off?
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2024-08-02 17:28:00

What is hypnagogia?
Here is an answer from a conversation with venice.ai:
Hypnagogia refers to the experience of vivid, dream-like images and thoughts that can occur when you are falling asleep or waking up. It is a natural phenomenon that has been observed by many individuals throughout history, including famous artists and writers who have incorporated these experiences into their work.
During hypnagogia, your mind tends to enter a state between wakefulness and sleep, where your conscious thinking processes become less active, allowing your subconscious to take over. This can result in the generation of unusual mental images, sounds, or sensations that are often difficult to describe. Some people experience vivid visual hallucinations, while others may hear music or voices.
Hypnagogia is also associated with increased creativity and problem-solving abilities due to its ability to access unconscious thoughts and ideas. Many artists, writers, musicians, and inventors have reported using hypnagogic experiences as a source of inspiration for their work. However, it can be challenging to harness this state intentionally since it occurs spontaneously during specific phases of sleep or wakefulness.
Overall, hypnagogia is a fascinating topic that continues to intrigue researchers and laypersons alike, with much still to be discovered about its mechanisms and potential applications.
I have found seated meditation (no backrest) to be the best way to enter hypnagogia. When you start to drift off after about 20 minutes or so, your mind is startled as you start to tip over. This alerts your mind to what is happening in your semi-conscious state. What means have others used to enter hypnagogia?
That's a great technique! Many people have discovered their own unique methods to induce hypnagogia, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Here are some other means that others have used to enter this state:
1. Progressive relaxation: This involves systematically tensing and relaxing different muscle groups in your body, eventually leading you into a state of deep relaxation.
2. Visualization techniques: Guided visualization exercises can help you focus your attention inward and create vivid mental images, which may induce hypnagogia.
3. Breathing exercises: Slow, deep breathing or alternate nostril breathing can calm the mind and enter a meditative state that may lead to hypnagogia.
4. Mindfulness meditation: Sitting in silence with an open and non-judgmental awareness of your thoughts and sensations can help you enter a relaxed, hypnagogic state.
5. Sensory deprivation: Using flotation tanks or blindfolds can remove external stimuli, allowing the mind to wander into hypnagogia.
6. Yoga and other physical practices: Certain yoga postures or tai chi movements may induce hypnagogia due to their calming effects on the body and mind.
7. Lucid dreaming techniques: Some people use methods like reality checks, wake-back-to-bed, or MILD (Mnemonic Induction of Lucid Dreams) to enter a lucid dream state, which can also be considered a form of hypnagogia.
8. Sleep paralysis prevention: People who experience sleep paralysis have reported that hypnagogic hallucinations may occur during the transition from wakefulness to sleep. By practicing relaxation techniques and gradually falling asleep, one might be able to avoid this state altogether.
9. Music and binaural beats: Listening to calming music or binaural beats can help create a conducive environment for entering hypnagogia.
Remember that everyone's experience with hypnagogia is unique, and it may take some experimentation to find the method that works best for you.

2024-08-02 17:17:49

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Have you tried seated meditation (on the floor with a meditation cushion) where you sit until you fall into hypnagogia? It's a powerful alternative to ingesting foreign substances:
About hypnagogia:: https://venice.ai/chat/69a1b14e-e869-446f-8e8d-cb30bffde5d4#veniceShareKey=B1K8qw0iwirJWZqM4IzmGPB9b8n2PqVVNeZ%2FCKt7%2B0w%3D&veniceShareNonce=ldDCWNklK4jfdzk22F5G2JvbzS28J9Dv

2024-08-02 02:57:45

Are you ready for the "Banana Zone?"
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2024-08-01 22:55:36

Two of the things I like most about AI is that it is teaching people to question everything, and the fact that it offers fantastic plausible deniability. How about you?

2024-08-01 18:25:13

Can you tell me you don't understand bitcoin without telling me you don't understand bitcoin?
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2024-08-01 18:04:05

Is there a market opportunity to invent and sell a skin-toned tattoo ink?
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2024-07-31 22:09:12

What if she didn't willfully get on the back of that motorcycle? What if she simply went limp?
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2024-07-31 22:04:55

Will it result in a Valenzuela style suppression?
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2024-07-31 22:02:48

Green candles require stamina? Time for another steak?
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2024-07-31 05:22:46

Is there a kid in your world that you can make one of these for?
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2024-07-30 23:26:36

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The market will push them here just like it will push people to bitcoin

2024-07-30 21:10:42

Are you impressed by someone who believes in the most dangerous superstition?
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2024-07-30 20:45:25

Have I got your attention?
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2024-07-30 16:28:48

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It could also simply be a shotgun spam email to people from another list

2024-07-30 15:06:09

How can you de-fund the enemy?
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2024-07-30 15:03:45

Have you tried separate bedrooms? Katherine Hepborn even suggested separate houses...
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2024-07-30 14:35:27

Do they hold dollars? Do you hold dollars?
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2024-07-29 16:52:36

Who could have predicted?
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2024-07-29 16:45:14

Keeping you down...under. Unless you opt out? Does this not push wealth into competing assets? Will this happen in your country? What will you do if that happens? What can you do now to protect yourself?
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2024-07-29 16:34:10

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Gold and Silver are still great bearer assets for face-to-face transactions, are completely private, and don't require batteries, electricity, internet connecticity, nor a blockchain

2024-07-28 22:02:04

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According to the Austrian School of economics, "capitalism" refers to an economic system where private individuals and businesses own the means of production, operate for profit, and are free to enter or exit markets as they please.
This results in a decentralized, market-driven economy with little to no government intervention. The Austrians emphasize that individuals, rather than the state, are the fundamental unit of analysis in economics.
They focus on individual actions, decisions, and perceptions of value, recognizing that these micro-level phenomena shape macroeconomic outcomes.
Key characteristics of Austrian School-defined "capitalism" include:
Private property:
Ownership of resources, businesses, and wealth is held by private individuals or corporations.
Free markets:
Individuals are free to enter and exit industries, trade goods and services, and set prices according to supply and demand.
Voluntary exchanges:
All economic transactions are voluntary, with no coercion or force involved.
Profit motive:
Businesses operate with the goal of maximizing profits, which drives efficiency and innovation.
Limited government intervention:
The government's role is minimal, primarily focused on upholding property rights and enforcing contracts.
The Austrian School argues that this system leads to spontaneous order, decentralization, and dynamic adaptation – features they believe are essential for economic prosperity and human well-being.

2024-07-28 20:41:45

What is "capitalism?"
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2024-07-28 16:53:10

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Have you considered the possibility that he uses a cosmetic covering out if vanity?

2024-07-28 04:40:54

Check out his stance...would you mess with him?
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2024-07-28 04:17:29

"I need help"?
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2024-07-27 19:53:36

Who can deny this?
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2024-07-27 15:20:44

Under what authority do they make these rules?
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2024-07-27 15:20:04

How do you get wealthy?
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2024-07-27 15:16:08

Hey bitcoiners, isn't it fun to have politicians kissing your ass? Or are they just blowing smoke?

2024-07-27 15:00:51

Do you think there is any truth to this?
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2024-07-27 14:49:08

Why would anyone want the government to have more #bitcoin?

2024-07-27 14:46:41

How does it get a price if people can't buy it?
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2024-07-27 14:44:05

What does this mean?
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2024-07-26 20:31:35

Have you ever seen a cat so cute?
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2024-07-26 20:07:57

Who makes the rules?
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2024-07-26 19:53:56

Is he not a walking contradiction?
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2024-07-26 19:51:05

What if I started "Jock straps for bitcoin?" Is that just as gross?
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2024-07-26 16:57:27

What do you think about having to ask for permission?
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2024-07-26 16:53:54

Should any one have this much power? How do they get it? Do you sanction your victimization?
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2024-07-26 16:51:51

Do you have a plan to dump your bank? What are you waiting for?
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2024-07-26 16:50:48

Slacker?
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2024-07-26 16:29:47

Was not bitcoin created to protect oneself from those who would not leave him alone?
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2024-07-26 16:26:20

$3,000,000 per bitcoin? So he's that optimistic about the dollar?
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2024-07-26 16:15:31

Is not trust the problem?
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2024-07-26 16:08:15

Money touches everyone, does it not? Maybe it's time to have a conference focused on the philosophy of liberty?
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2024-07-26 03:21:48

Was it ever fair, moral, and just?
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2024-07-25 15:19:13

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This is now all I see everytime I go to the gym 🤣

2024-07-25 15:00:09

Shit's gonna get real way before then, don't you think?
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2024-07-24 15:53:26

"Live and let live." Isn’t that an interesting concept?

2024-07-24 14:40:16

Exit to where? Maybe just ignore? Maybe all you need to do is create a parallel economy?
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2024-07-24 00:55:09

Who's the victim?
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2024-07-23 21:43:40

Why not BE the money?
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2024-07-23 21:38:31

?
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2024-07-23 13:23:20

Video is meaningless in the age of AI, is it not? Cryptographically signed statements can be coerced, can they not? Beig an eyewitness is the closest you can get and even that can fool you, can it not?
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2024-07-22 15:40:24

How much do you want to lick the boots of fiat?
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2024-07-22 15:31:05

So, I'm not the only one who says please?
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