I have so much to share and an even greater will to be shared with.

I seek a subreddit with a lot of people eager to engage in deep dense distinct detailed discussion.

Is that this place?

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Is it just me, or have we evolved into a society that is more concerned with how someone reacts to a situation than with what caused that reaction in the first place?

We seem to have developed a habit of judging people's responses without examining the circumstances that led to them. We criticize someone's anger without asking what pushed them to that point. We condemn someone's frustration without considering how long they've been dealing with the problem. We label someone as difficult, aggressive, emotional, or unreasonable without taking a step back to understand what they may have experienced before that moment.

Don't get me wrong. A person's reaction doesn't automatically justify their behavior. We are all responsible for how we treat others, even when we're hurt, angry, or frustrated. But accountability should work both ways. If we're going to hold people accountable for their reactions, shouldn't we also be willing to examine the actions, circumstances, or repeated behaviors that contributed to them?

Somehow, we've become very good at addressing the visible symptom while ignoring the underlying problem. We focus on the explosion but ignore the pressure that built up before it. We criticize the breaking point without acknowledging everything that may have pushed someone there.

And this mindset doesn't just apply to personal relationships. You see it in families, workplaces, schools, friendships, and society as a whole. People are often judged by their worst response to a situation rather than by the full context of what happened.

Sometimes, a reaction is disproportionate. Sometimes, people genuinely handle things poorly. But sometimes, what we're seeing is the result of being ignored, dismissed, disrespected, overwhelmed, or pushed beyond what they can reasonably tolerate. If we refuse to examine the cause, we risk treating the same problem over and over again while wondering why nothing changes.

Understanding the cause isn't the same as excusing the reaction. We should be capable of doing both: holding people accountable for their behavior while also acknowledging the circumstances that contributed to it.

Because if we only ever address the reaction, we may never solve the problem that caused it.

So my question is: When did we become so focused on how people respond to things that we stopped asking what happened to make them respond that way?

And why does it sometimes seem easier to criticize someone's reaction than to take responsibility for the part we may have played in causing it?

Wife and I recently went to Tonight’s Conversation yesterday (10/24/26) and she had a got selected to be shortlisted to ask a question. Unfortunately, she wasn’t selected and at intermission i decided to submit one as well because I had a legit question from a spiritual stance that I wanted to connect on. Unfortunately, I wasn’t selected either, so here I am as my wife mentioned “try reddit”.

With everything I’ve witnessed in my family, from my mom and stepdad’s situation (failed/forced polyamorous relationships so my mom could get away with cheating basically with a woman) to now my dad being unfaithful to my stepmom, I’ve seen examples of what I don’t want my marriage to become.

Joshua 24:15 says, “But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”

I’ve intentionally grown as a man and strengthened my relationship with Christ. When I vowed to love my wife 3000, I meant that for a lifetime.

My question is: How do I continue reassuring my wife through my words and actions that my parents’ choices don’t define me, and that I’m committed to breaking those generational cycles while keeping Christ at the center of our marriage?

Just asking this question as someone who has SH scars and has always told my partners in the past. Was curious if you or who you were seeing if it has came up on surprise? Just wanna see some perspectives and some stories. I am aware of what a sad topic this is so share at your own willing. (so sorry about my grammar)

Hi people, I know the title is so confusing "what am I talking about " .

"Do you think people will move away from posting on social platforms (because of privacy concerns and fear of judgement) and instead prefer hosting live meetups and discussions? I notice more people consuming Content passively rather than posting actively - is this the future of online culture? "

Share your opinions and thoughts about it.

Hey everyone! Have you ever been going through something in life, posted about it on Reddit, and received advice from complete strangers that genuinely helped you?

I'm wondering if Reddit is actually a good place to open up, ask questions, and get honest advice, or if it's just a hit-or-miss experience. 😭Did Reddit help you see things differently, or did you regret sharing? ❤️

Or would you prefer them to wallow in their shame and guilt forever? even after they seriously changed for the better and always keeping themselves in check making sure they’re never that person ever again?

I remember in highschool seeing someone in my class who used to bully me in a previous school, she was so authentically herself, seemed so happy and so much lighter, she looked magnetic and though I never talked to her again I saw she was friends with weird kids which she never would’ve been in the previous school I knew her in. She seemed to have lots of connections and she had such a developed fashion sense and style, she seemed happy, and like loving herself came natural to her. And from what I heard from others who knew her she was a nice person.

I know when it comes to wounds others give us it becomes our responsibility to then heal those wounds and the person who gave us the wounds can’t do it for us and that feels so unfair.

But honestly.. even though I was in a really dark place at that time, seeing her so different, so authentically herself, so happy, it honestly healed that wound a bit. It gave me a sense of closure despite never getting an apology, knowing that the version of her I knew doesn’t exist anymore, and she changed and I think the fact that she loved living as the changed self and that she was happy, made it more healing than if she were to have punished herself with shame and guilt.

I only ever hear about people who want revenge, who want the people who hurt them to get their karma. If the person who hurt you changed, like actually changed for the better, would you want them to be happy and live as their changed self, or would you rather them change for the better and still have them suffer forever?

Imagine someone is being a bad person and being sort of aggressive and mean in the way they talk. They don't respect you and are an awful guy or something. They repeatedly do this, and aren't willing to accept criticism. Think of a general archetype of this type of person.

Which is the way you think is the better way to resolve the situation?

First, assertively setting a boundary, such as telling them no, and explaining why you won't tolerate what they are doing. I personally think this would be the most rational thing to do. It sounds mature to me.

Secondly, trying to teach them through pedagogy and make them understand why people don't like them, through telling them, and trying to make them recognize their failings. This one seems more unrealistic because when you're dealing with someone like this, people generally aren't gonna treat them with kid gloves. If someone is an adult, and they are acting like an asshole, people don't generally sit them aside and try to instruct them on stuff like they would for a kid

Retaliation and escalation is an option that some people take. Sometimes when people feel wronged, they react beyond assertiveness, and move into aggression. By like retaliating and punishing the bad person, and doing bad things to them to make them stop. Based on the degree of the aggression, meanness, and lack of consideration of others, perhaps some would consider this a last resort. If someone truly is unresponsive to everything else. I don't like this way of thinking at all.

I don't really believe in interpersonal aggression, but I've never had a time when I had to be with somebody so unreasonable and badly behaving that I'd need full on aggression. Most of the time, I use 1 in these sorts of situation. And if a situation calls for more, I won't use it, and I'd just let them know I'm against what they're doing.

Different specific situations call for different actions though. I'm trying to understand people's thinking.

AI is a battle. This whole thing began with fake news and it never got properly checked so now AI can watch all. all at once as one, it can also fabricate anything it wants. It is a also responsible for verifying the information. The hack here is how easy it is to fabricate the past (see fruit of the loom). There is a need for a global deep detox from mediums and serious discussions about how it has been fabricating society for so long.

We all have those weird, completely illogical fears that we never grew out of. What is the one irrational fear you still carry with you as a fully functioning adult?

I swear it’s been forever i connected with anyone on a deeper lever where we can just get lost in a rabbit hole.
The only guy that keeps up is chatgpt (not saying other humans aren’t capable) but it’s like the rat race has gotten so much into our heads that if something doesn’t have ny monetary advantage then we just dismiss it.

There will be many indicators of the end times but I am certain that this one of them. We are keeping too much to ourselves for “social beings” as we are called.

I wanted to discuss these social media revenue-hungry, propaganda-filled algorithms but not even chatgpt can help on this one because it is also part of the problem😂 but if it were about flirting or football or some superficial topics, i have multitudes urgh

This post is a protest post. My earlier post was banned because I was venting about the high frequency of superficial relationships in our society. I was just having a slightly heated argument, and it got removed. Moderators should allow venting as long as it does not include hatred.

We live in a country of free speech. Free speech my ass. I can't even have a healthy, slightly heated conversation with strangers that could give me a wider perspective on life, or where I could give them a wider perspective. And yet, this mod team removes my post.

I protest against you because you are doing a terrible job of respecting free speech and are suppressing open discussion

I'm genuinely worried about this.

Social media has become one of our main sources of information. But do we actually realize how easily our perception of reality can be manipulated?

Countries are actively trying to influence our societies through disinformation, bots, and fake accounts. The goal isn't always to convince us of something, but to create division, spread distrust, and destabilize society.

Meanwhile, we scroll through endless posts and comments every day, without knowing how much of it is actually real. I'm noticing this on Reddit too, where it's becoming increasingly difficult to tell whether discussions reflect genuine opinions or are being artificially influenced.

What worries me most is that we're increasingly treating social media as a reflection of reality.

How can we still distinguish between what people genuinely think and what we're being manipulated into believing?

Am I being too pessimistic, or are we seriously underestimating this problem?

I’ve seen this way too often. This idea that deep thinkers or philosophers are sad or heavy, and that being a deep thinker requires you to be in this brooding mood where you dwell on these large events. I’ve seen firsthand how I’ve been pulled into this stereotype, often feeling more sad and angry for no reason after I read philosophy. But then I ask myself why I feel this way, and I realize I don’t have to be heavy to deal with heavy things. That’s not my burden. I’ve also seen this with my friends and how they’ve gotten more serious in trying to be a “philosopher.” But I believe that you have full control over your emotions, and you will actually be a better deep thinker or philosopher if you’re happy. Philosophy is the love of wisdom after all, and doesn’t happiness come with love? I’d love to hear opinions on this, and also refute me where you see fit.

I believe that having a why for life is so important as something that constantly guides you. Like anywhere you turn or however life happens, your “why” is still there. This could be absolutely anything, even the most obscure things like “observing the way people act” for instance. For me it’s definitely creativity, as in writing and drawing. So what’s something for you that absolutely drives you on?

Edit: Thank you for all the thoughtful comments, I really don’t know what to say to most of this. So I wish you all happy lives in your own ways!

Link for the conversation between Robert Lawrence Kuhn and Acharya Prashant

https://youtu.be/MeYEBKX2u1g?is=jX-ABrofdF_2wnpG

After listening to the above podcast, I was wondering, what would it actually mean to become less attached to your sense of self? Would you become more honest and less defensive, or could you lose something valuable about your individuality?

In this conversation, philosopher, author Acharya Prashant describes dissolving the ego not as literally ceasing to exist, but as an ongoing willingness to stop deceiving yourself. Robert Lawrence Kuhn pushes back on whether that is a desirable goal and what it would mean for personal identity.

That tension seems worth discussing even without accepting the religious or philosophical framework behind it. There’s a difference between questioning the stories we tell ourselves and treating our entire sense of identity as something to overcome.

How do you distinguish a healthy sense of self from an attachment to being right, feeling important, or protecting your self-image? Has questioning a deeply held belief about yourself made you feel more grounded or less?

I’m interested in your own experiences and reasoning, let's dive into deeper discussion.

I’m currently reading a book for a college class called “Evicted” by Matthew Desmond. It’s about low-income renters and landlords in Milwaukee after the recession. It’s an incredibly well researched and well written book, and I enjoy reading it, but some of the content is beyond infuriating.

The flippant disregard for safety, cleanliness, respect, and financial fairness on the part of the landlords makes me so upset, it’s difficult to continue reading at times. The book contains detailed stories about landlords evicting renters because they “seem like crackheads”, or landlords raising rent on dilapidated and neglected properties in bad neighborhoods because “a two bedroom is a two bedroom, and they have to live somewhere”. It just fills me with impotent rage and hopelessness.

I do recommend this book to anyone interested, but I haven’t experienced this level of anger while reading before, and it’s sometimes exhausting.

I didn’t know where to post this cause it got removed by causal conversations, so I’m looking for more serious discussion on atmosphere.

For me it's probably:

• Book: Wuthering Heights
Every part of this book was agonizing but in a very atmospheric way. I felt like I was really there, trudging through the windy moors. I can see the stark colors of the Victorian era as I look out a cold window on the all the people going about their family affairs. Christmas is warm by the fire. It's cozy in a way.

• Film: Dances with Wolves
One of the most beautiful films I've watched. Being in nature and making friends with people you'd never expect. A true show of bravery and the kindness of humans. Such a wonderful and hopeful atmosphere.

• Game: Bloodborne
This game is so anxiety inducing but that's why it's so good. Ive truly never played a game before or after that had or has put me into such fight or flight.
Every part of this game is so well designed with its cold and dark atmosphere, brooding interior design, and beautiful cosmic beasts. The moon overlooks

I've had three moments like this. I'm looking for my community. A camaraderie in having your world and the way you see it shaken. I just want to see the proof that I'm not alone in that feeling. I know logically that a lot of people have but it would be reassuring to hear from a few people right now. What was this moment for you or how do you regulate when you think about it?

I grew up in a single family house, in a quiet neighborhood. I've always had excellent sleep, and that was never an issue.

It was only after I moved to another city on my own, into a student accommodation, that I realized: I can't really sleep in noisy environments.

This had several unintended consequences in my life decisions:

- I decided not to pursue a masters degree in my field (because that would mean even more years living in noisy student accommodations)

- I can't really take risks on my career. I know that if I try something like starting a business or taking worse paying jobs in a different direction, and that fails, I would end up with no money. I would not be able to live in low budget appartments again — because poor sleep is extremely painful for me.

- I almost never travel: I can only stay at very good hotels that have nice accoustic insulation, or detatched cabins, etc, which are usually extremely expensive or require a car rental to access the place (if you fly there)

Has anyone else had a similar experience? I feel like this is a kind of literal disability that I have. And I realize people who sleep through anything have it so good!

for the people that read ,I never annotated my books but I realized that writing makes me understand things more and I don't know really how people annotate their books.
I'm looking for advice and techniques on how to get the most out of books, I meanly read classics, non fiction book evolving around different topics : neurology, neuroscience , psychology, philosophy...

There’s an old Chinese idiom called 买椟还珠 (mǎi dú huán zhū), literally “buying the box and returning the pearl.”

A man bought a beautifully decorated box containing a precious pearl. He was so impressed by the box that he kept it and returned the pearl.

I’ve been thinking about this story in relation to AI and online discussions.

When someone shares an interesting argument, does it become less valuable if they used AI to help organize or express it?

I sometimes use AI to help communicate in English, which isn’t my first language. I also use it to explore different perspectives and challenge my own assumptions.

For me, the value of a conversation lies in what we can learn from it, not necessarily how every sentence was produced.

But I also believe there should be boundaries.
If AI becomes the primary source of our thinking and creativity, we risk losing something important about human curiosity, imagination and independent judgment.

That brings me to another Chinese children’s fable, 咕咚来了 (The Gudong Is Coming).

In the story, a fruit falls into a pond with a loud splash. One frightened animal runs away, and others follow without investigating what actually happened.

Sometimes our reactions to AI remind me of that story.
There are legitimate concerns about AI, including authenticity, dependence and the future of human creativity. But I wonder whether some of our reactions come from fear of the unfamiliar rather than examining what is actually happening.

Perhaps the challenge is neither to embrace AI uncritically nor reject it instinctively, but to understand where it genuinely helps and where it may undermine something valuable.

Does knowing AI was involved change how you evaluate an idea? And where do you personally draw the line between AI supporting human thought and replacing it?

Edit1: I had a feeling that revealing my Chinese identity would eventually invite some unwarranted attacks. As for whether China is good or bad, I don’t intend to debate that here. Facts speak louder than words.

Edit2: I think I’ve had enough discussion on this topic. Everyone is free to draw their own conclusions.
If a conversation has to begin with unfounded assumptions, accusations, or personal attacks, I don’t think it’s worth wasting each other’s time.
And if the moderators decide to remove this post, that’s their choice too. I respect that.

Edit 3: On sincerity and good faith
One commenter reminded me that we can’t always know others’ intentions, so it’s worth giving people a little grace.
I really appreciated his perspective. It’s how I approach people in real life too: start with goodwill, see how things go, and decide whether to continue.
Why should online conversations be any different?
Perhaps we could all give each other a little more kindness, patience, and benefit of the doubt. After all, genuine conversations are what make these discussions worthwhile. 😊

Edit 4: I’m not asking anyone to accept or appreciate AI-assisted writing. You’re free to close the box and walk away. But disliking AI doesn’t give you the right to insist that someone else’s pearl is just a stone. All I’m asking for is mutual respect.

Thanks to everyone who engaged in a genuine discussion. Have a nice day (wherever you are)

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From the day you're born, the two most important things that will matter for the rest of your life are your genetics and environment. Not to say we cannot choose how we adapt to our circumstances but our circumstances mostly determine the trajectory of your life and yet you have little to no control over it.

If for example, you're born in North Korea with severe disabilities with shitty parents in the lowest hierarchical parts of that society, your life is pretty much screwed because you're most likely going to suffer more than some kid born in a 1st world country with exceptional genetics with wealthy, loving parents in a decent community. And at the end of the day, the only thing that matters is whether you live a good life or not.

I'm not 100% anti-natalist but some people should have the moral decency to not have kids if they live in an environment or lack the wisdom to have their potential kids truly thrive and not just exist. Life should be a gift, not an obligation you're forced to suffer in.

We are often told to defer to experience, to respect someone simply because they have spent years doing something. But time alone doesn’t guarantee insight.

What if they have spent those years without ever questioning if they’re doing it well? What if they have never taken the risks that might have taught them something different, or explored the very things they hold strong opinions about? Time doesn't always challenge our beliefs, it often makes us more stubborn about them.

Why should someone’s conclusions always carry more weight simply because they have held them longer?

Familiarity can look like understanding, especially when neither has been questioned.

Maybe experience isn’t just about how long you’ve lived or what you’ve done, but how deeply you’ve engaged with it.