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Re: Media tries a little too hard to...
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JessAnd
on 18/06/2018, 20:15:42 UTC
Nothing new to be honest, just the media being the governments puppets as usual. Trying to demonise crypto currency because they don't want people to be free. Media has always been used as a means to control and influence the masses but they won't succeed here, I'm sure that crypto will succeed in the end, the banks and the government can't prevent it, it is only a matter of time until the day comes where there will be more crypto users  Grin

They can't control the internet, that's why this is just a perfect ecosystem for the forward thinkers.
Thanks for sharing btw, in my line of work this kind of info is very useful.
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Re: Do you believe in aliens?
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JessAnd
on 14/06/2018, 15:00:08 UTC
I certainly do

I'm a big proponent of Drake equation. There's just no chance that with billions of stars in Milky Way alone, and billions of galaxies beyond it, and planetary systems many of the stars have - there's simply no chance that there are no similar, or different forms of life, including intelligent life.
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Re: Flat Earth
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JessAnd
on 14/06/2018, 14:58:03 UTC
1. Launch a balloon with your own camera attached to it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAifzh7_-cg


2. Sail around the world on your own.

3. Become an astronaut.

...but the curve is going the wrong way in that video!

http://i.imgur.com/LCkAMRG.png

The options were flat or spherical, now you've gone and complicated things by offering evidence for a concave earth.

With fish eye lens? Of course it is.
I'm surprised "flat earth" theory is still a thing. There's some loyal following, that even says that all the space photos are actually fake Smiley
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Re: Travel goals
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JessAnd
on 14/06/2018, 14:56:07 UTC
Any suggestion which places should i go to?

Depends on where you been and what you want to see during your travel.
My top list.
Beach: tie between Canary Islands and Caribbean (particularly Dutch Caribbean).
History: tie between Turkey and South of France (Provence)
Clubbing/Party: tie Barcelona and Berlin
Very unusual experience overall: Japan and Bangkok (haven't been to other places in Thailand, but would love to)
Zen+beach: Goa, India

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Re: What is your stress reliever ?
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JessAnd
on 14/06/2018, 14:52:16 UTC
I just game basketball and League of legends.
sometimes my girlfriend is my stress reliever.

I cook, and take 5htp supplement. The former completely takes my mind off things that bother me, and the later helps to stay focused without mood spikes.
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Re: Best country the you travel?
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JessAnd
on 12/06/2018, 19:09:10 UTC
Been to 50+ countries.
For beach vacation favorite is St Maarten (I wish they recover soon from lat years disaster).
For food and natural beauty South of Spain (Andalusia), tie with South of France (Provence).
For "wow!" Japan.
For "crazy, but cheap and yummy" Thailand.
But overall, beauty is in travel itself. No matter where you go - you can find something truly amazing.
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Re: Why people don't vote?
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JessAnd
on 12/06/2018, 18:39:15 UTC
Why should people waste their time to go and vote when is useless to do so.Corrupt politicians will always deceive people to vote them into power and they will show their true colours. Due to this,most people see it useless nowadays to go and vote. They will rather not vote than to go and vote for corrupt people.

How about run for office yourself? Smiley If I constantly see MP being bad - that's what I would do...
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Re: What do you think about Hitler?
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JessAnd
on 12/06/2018, 17:32:45 UTC

Sooner or later every technological ''advancement'' will go to waste. I believe that first world countries can't live forever like the way they do now. From now till 50-100 years in the future the environment will be very polluted and there will be lots of civil wars.

A) This doesn't really explain how democracy if worse than dictatorship/oligopoly/autocracy...

If you keep adding trash like people to your country from all over the world then your country will become trash. Sheeple don't want to believe that muslims would try to take over when they've reached a certain number. If you point this out then they will laugh at you like brainwashed sheep. They will fight back but then it's too late. That's how our society roll, sleep when the enemy arrives and take action when it's too late.

I (dis)respectfully refuse to have a discussion with (less than a) person who thinks of themselves so superior that they can brush off around 1/3 of the Earths population as unworthy human beings.
YOU are a problem sir, and your "solution" proved not just wrong but painfully, bloody stupid time and again. I sincerely regret engaging in this discussion that was apparently pointless from the very beginning.
I feel sorry for you and your sick mind that can splurge stinky ideas.
I invite you to spend, say, a year in NKorea (and, hopefully, some time in their Gulag) to appreciate what you have and how you live.
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Re: What do you think about Hitler?
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JessAnd
on 12/06/2018, 17:13:30 UTC

Sooner or later every technological ''advancement'' will go to waste. I believe that first world countries can't live forever like the way they do now. From now till 50-100 years in the future the environment will be very polluted and there will be lots of civil wars.

A) This doesn't really explain how democracy if worse than dictatorship/oligopoly/autocracy...
B) To some degree I wouldn't argue that the mankind should come to their senses and find the way to live more in balance with the environment. But that's a completely different topic.
C) Still doesn't address my outrage about even a remote attempt to justify anything monsters like Hitler have done to their own countries and to the world...

Not being pushy here, just respectfully trying to stay on topic, and get/give answers accordingly.
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Re: What do you think about Hitler?
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JessAnd
on 12/06/2018, 16:50:01 UTC
I simply can't believe that there are people who are seriously saying that "he had some points", or "there are some good things about him"...

Do you prefer democracy then?  Huh

As a matter of fact I do.
As imperfect as democracies are (and alas they are very far from perfect) - they are still much better than oppressing regimes. Think the second half of 20th century, and all the technological and scientific advances that were made withing the democratic systems.
Think blockchain and crypto: was it invented in the totalitarian country, or in the democratic country?
Again, democracies have flaws but by far it's the best the world has for right now.
I invite you to prove me wrong, and tell me how countries like North Korea, or Venezuela, or any other autocracy/dictatorship is somehow better than, say, Denmark, or New Zealand, or Canada.

The improvements you see in technology are just temporary. Democracy stands for mass immigration and capitalism, not freedom. Yes, you have the right to vote but the decisions are already made for you. I personally know zero people who voted for our new currency, the Euro. It was forced to us.

Instead of comparing countries you should compare cities. Where would you rather live, in Detroit or Caracas? Mälmo or Pyongyang? As a true democrat you would pick those ruïned cities, Detroit and Mälmo. That's how all of our cities would eventually look like under democracy. Paris for example used to be known as a romantic city, what's left of that now?


Just because no one you know voted for Euro doesn't mean it wasn't the opinion of the majority.
I've never been in any of the cities you're mentioning. Though I doubt that the quality of life is better in Caracas (let along Pyongyang) compared to Mälmo or Detroit.
I've seen what happens to people under other oppressive regimes, and I would pick democratic country over the rule of a autocrat any day (thankfully I don't even have to pick).
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Re: Earth’s Greatest Threats
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JessAnd
on 12/06/2018, 16:42:07 UTC
Apart from natural disasters (some of which are partially man-triggered) I think the biggest danger is greed.
It drives out worse of the humanity, and causes so many issues and problems...

How do natural disasters became Earth's greatest threat when we, humans make those natural disasters more dangerous and more stronger. We cut trees, we create pollution from air to noise, yes you have a point that greed is a bigger danger but the biggest of them all are us, Humans. We are the threats of our planet, and we also know that we are the only one who can save it,

Exactly, and saving this beautiful planetary home would require some serious awakening of the consciousness, and assuming the responsibility for our actions and inactions. I strongly believe that there is, in fact, a small step every one of us can take literally every day (and in some cases many times a day) to reduce our negative impact. Because otherwise we are just moving towards the collective suicide, often without even realizing that!
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Re: Earth’s Greatest Threats
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JessAnd
on 12/06/2018, 16:15:45 UTC
Apart from natural disasters (some of which are partially man-triggered) I think the biggest danger is greed.
It drives out worse of the humanity, and causes so many issues and problems...
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Re: Do rich people get off easier when they break the law?
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JessAnd
on 12/06/2018, 15:54:10 UTC
to my own understanding and observation of my immediate environment, i think rich people vis-a-vis celebrities get off so easily when they break the law but in most circumstances it depends on the countries. Most especially africa, celebrities and big business men have easily gone off bypassing the laws, but i dont think this is same with the western world. we have had cases where big footballers are sentenced for tax enviction, cases of sexual harrasement where big celebrities like tupac, r kelly even the legend michael jackson have to be sentenced. but this cannot be the case in most africa countries.

There's a great thread on corruption here as well, and sadly I must agree: it is very common in some parts of the world to buy yourself out of the prosecution. Very sad, and in a way I blame the British empire for not paying enough attention (and fighting) this ugliness back in 19th and early 20th centuries, and allowing it to bloom.
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Re: Natural Disasters are not natural and all made by US Government?
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JessAnd
on 12/06/2018, 15:46:22 UTC
Natural disasters are naturally-occuring hazards that affects living things including human beings, animals, and plants. But what if natural disaster that is happening in our world is not really 'natural', what if it is man-made? Or do you believe that it is man-made? Well, regarding my take to this very interesting yet tremendous issue, I think that it is not impossible. With the knowledge, power, and technology the United States have, they can do almost whatever they want. We know something about how powerful their country is, but we do not really know its limitation and up to what extent their power can do. Government of every countries must have an action of investigation regarding this.

Personally I don't believe in the conspiracy theories of "manageable" natural disasters.
However, I do believe in science that has been saying all along: irresponsible approach to Mother Earth (shown by certain governments, including the current US administration) creates additional conditions to trigger more disasters (think last years horrendous hurricane season, and the forecast that this year there will be more than one "Irma" type of hurricane).
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Re: Society and Nudity
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JessAnd
on 12/06/2018, 15:40:56 UTC
Nudity is  nothing.  How the hell is this a big deal in our current world. Brainwashing.

Its just our natural bodies but have been so strongly conditioned to think its immoral or some fucking nonsense.

It perfectly fine to show people being brutally murdered on television, but a naked person and people freak out.



How can you say Nudity is Nothing? When God made man, He decided to cover man's nakedness because He knew those parts are supposed to be private, that is why they are called "Private Parts". For God's sake, exposing your private parts all in the name of fashion or civilization is not the way to go. Please, let's stop nudity in our society.

Ummm... Have you read the opening chapters of the Bible? Like that part where they talk about the creation, and the Garden of Eden? And then (hint-hint) how Adam and Eve became ashamed of their nudity..? So, if anything, nudity is divine, and shame of being nude comes from the fallen angel Smiley
Re: subj. I don't see anything bad in nudity on the beach, or other places where it is appropriate to lose clothing. I don't necessarily would feel comfortable if I had totally nude people sitting next to me, say, at a restaurant, or on tube (subway, metro...). Mostly for hygienic reasons Smiley 
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Re: What do you think about Hitler?
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JessAnd
on 12/06/2018, 15:33:32 UTC
I simply can't believe that there are people who are seriously saying that "he had some points", or "there are some good things about him"...

Do you prefer democracy then?  Huh

As a matter of fact I do.
As imperfect as democracies are (and alas they are very far from perfect) - they are still much better than oppressing regimes. Think the second half of 20th century, and all the technological and scientific advances that were made withing the democratic systems.
Think blockchain and crypto: was it invented in the totalitarian country, or in the democratic country?
Again, democracies have flaws but by far it's the best the world has for right now.
I invite you to prove me wrong, and tell me how countries like North Korea, or Venezuela, or any other autocracy/dictatorship is somehow better than, say, Denmark, or New Zealand, or Canada.
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Re: Female centered development policies
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JessAnd
on 12/06/2018, 15:03:58 UTC
Female centered development policies are anchored to the incorrect beliefs about gender equality and improper concept about feminism. People often think that in empowering women, men should have decreased its 'power'. But that's not true, you don't have to down someone to lift another. We don't have to underestimate the other just to praise and appreciate one another. On the other hand, female centered development policies are ways just to make an equality before men. Either ways, policies are constructed to protect people. So whatever it is, as long as it only uplift women and not degrading men or vice versa, then it would be no problem at all.


Very well said! In fact, it should be among the first things to explain about the movement: the goal is not to undermine the men, the goal is to make everyone stronger.
And I think we don't stress this enough in the process of raising boys and girls. The fundamental notion should be: one should respect the other regardless to the gender. If children are raised with the idea of mutual respect to fellow human beings we will avoid so many issues the world is facing now, including gender inequality.
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Re: New EU GDPR rules and their impact on cryptocurrency?
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JessAnd
on 12/06/2018, 14:52:08 UTC
https://www.eugdpr.org/

Any thoughts? Can it be leveraged by cryptocurrencies to some good, or will it hurt cryptocurrencies instead?

I think they really overreached and overdid this.
Technically, and tourist picture with any random person in it can be a reason for prosecution.
I don't really see how it would dramatically affect our [Suspicious link removed]munity (VPN help us all Wink, but the legislation itself is so excessive - it probably will end up either overturned or only partially implemented (if at all implemented...).
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Re: Female centered development policies
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JessAnd
on 12/06/2018, 14:43:37 UTC
I think this is a very touchy subject with many opinions. These girl, of this generation are not being raised on princess stories, most usually are thought to stand up for themselves, and they don't need a boy to help them. Basically a generation of independent women. So things are slowly changing for the better , and gender equality is badly needed.

Very much agree that gender equality isn't real yet.
I'm a strong believer (and history supports this) that female leaders tend to advance education and science, and don't engage in the war unless provoked and need(ed) to expand the territory to protect their countries (I'm talking medieval times).
That said, I also do believe that as a part of gender equality we' as women, should learn not to use "How can you say/do this to a woman" argument in conversations with men, because by saying that we just admitting that we're weaker, and they are supposed to give us some kind of special treatment, a discount. In other words, equal rights mean equal responsibilities.
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Re: New ways to fight corruption
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JessAnd
on 12/06/2018, 14:38:29 UTC
Yes you have spoken well, Surely transparency and accountability at all levels should form part of the response? If the citizenry and the media can't tell what's happening, how are they to expect more sources of corruption? There should be an enforcement of rules and regulations, but only if they work. Building strong, transparent, accountable institutions that citizens can trust is surely crucial, and trust is the foundation of legitimacy.

From my life experience it's a vicious circle: people feed the corruption because they don't want to do things according to the rules, and corrupted power keeps coming up with more rules to make things even more complicated and involve more people into corrupted activity. Not sure if there's an end to that, but if the fight was to start I'd say it should start from bottom up (ie by people refusing to give bribes). But then again, in many parts of the world it does sound like "Mission: Impossible"... It would take real maturity of the society to get to that point...