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Showerthoughts

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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

Here are some examples to inspire your own showerthoughts:

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I hear these comments for not wanting to help people, and it feels like we're worshipping individuality to the detriment of community, which is necessary for survival.

  • "I don't want my money going to ___ ."
  • "This is not a democracy, it's a constitutional republic!"
  • "You don't have any freedoms under socialism/communism."
  • "They're just looking for a handout because they're lazy."
  • "I'm a self-made man. I didn't need anyone's help."
  • "Empathy is not a virtue."
  • "I don't see how that's my problem."
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[–] Artisian@lemmy.world 5 points 16 hours ago (2 children)

Annoyed to report: successful and long standing communes/communities seem to all be highly selective, at least initially.

If you've got good examples that contradict this, please share.

[–] theneverfox@pawb.social 4 points 15 hours ago

Of course they are, they're full and doing great lol

I might be starting one soon with mostly family... It's a long shot, but I'd interview you then the time comes if you want. No promises

[–] Canconda@lemmy.ca 2 points 16 hours ago

I feel like examples that prove it using some standard definitions are a prerequisite to that conversation.

Without standard definitions such as selection method/criterium and controlling for variables such as external factors your basically asking me to refute apples with oranges.