My headcanon is that only replicated things can be reabsorbed like that, bc otherwise you're right and almost everything can be recycled. maybe it's not efficient enough to do with random rocks, but if that's the case then I don't see how a stopwatch could be a meaningful amount of energy
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They're completely right. Luddites being anti technology is a major mischaracterization, they just didn't want their jobs taken away when that's how they make a living. And automation hasn't resulted in better wages or hours for workers, only increased profit for shareholders
I meant to reply a lot sooner, I've just had a busy week and I didn't have a ton of time to give this a proper answer
I totally agree that there's nothing supernatural, that's kinda my whole point. I also totally agree that the power of religion is the same power any rhetoric or story or anything (I think that's what you're saying). I can understand metaphors, I just can't make myself believe those metaphors are literally real, and that's a core part of most religious and spiritual beliefs I've seen. Idk if I've ever met a religious person who didn't literally believe in at least some element of their faith. Most don't take it as 100% literally as evangelical christians, but most christians believe god is a literal guy who creates and/or guides everyone and everything.
Not all religions and beliefs are metaphorical, and not believing in those things had nothing to do with rejecting its metaphors. Again, you're making sweeping, wildly inaccurate judgements about atheists and why we are what we are. It has nothing to do with fearing functions or not getting metaphors. If you're saying every religion is "supposed" to be taken metaphorically and not literally, then 1. you're literally describing being a nonbeliever, and 2. it's just not true, there are a ton of religions you're expected to take literally
I don't care about repulsing any religions, I just don't believe in them. Atheism =/= antitheism. It's not reactionary not believing in a religion, it's just the default state of being. I've seen religions I could see myself being a part of just based on their philosophy, I just can't force myself to believe in the supernatural elements of it. There's nothing wrong with religion, I just can't truthfully call myself a believer in any that I've heard of.
I'll be up front and say I'm not reading a 10 paragraph essay on religion, so don't bother replying like that unless you don't care if I read it. Just please, don't be ignorant and assume everyone's (or even most people's) atheism is driven by hate or misunderstanding of religion. It's literally just not believing in in a religion, it's not any deeper than that for at least 99% of atheists. You should engage with atheists in good faith instead of making blanket statements about us, you've got weird assumptions about us that need challenging
Liberals have had over eight years to steady the ship, and they've spent that time alienating marginalized people and progressives and going farther and farther right with afaik no real resistance to trump. They've spent those eight years proving that we can't trust them at all to stop fascism or repair its damage. We should probably be pushing progressive democrats to start a new party with other more left people (though I'd fully expect republicans and the remaining democrats to team up and destroy their campaign so idk)
Nah :/ I'm getting better but I still struggle with not being aggressive like this.
edit there was a bunch more aggressive stuff I wrote here and on other comments, maybe I should leave them up idk. i just don't wanna gunk up the fediverse with rambling about a stupid grudge I have
"Palestinian protestors chose to discourage voters from voting for “genocide Joe”. " there were a bunch who didn't tho. Afaik most pro-palestine protestors voted for Kamala, including Palestinians. And again, even if they're a small group (I'm pretty sure they're the majority) why are you bringing it up in every discussion about Palestine? Do you think we were all vocally against Biden, or are you saying nobody should've protested the genocide in the first place, or shouldn't have blamed it on Biden?
You only give a shit insofar at you can use it as a bludgeon to beat every Palestinian over the head with. Unless there some other reason why you're so desperate to remind people "Palestinians deserve this for supporting Trump" multiple times on multiple posts?
Clearly anyone who cares about Gaza is an ML, good point. Quit blaming people who don't like genocide for Trump. This mentality, the way you blame everything on Trump and Russia rather than taking responsibility, ensures democrats will never will again. And I'm so so happy about that considering they're the left wing of fascism and do nothing to stop Trump besides basic party line shit, and how wholeheartedly they supported the genocide of Gaza
"while allowing the trump administration to operate unencumbered" every right wing accusation is a confession