We all have a reality translator in our heads.
It’s called our own perception and biases.
this post was submitted on 30 Jun 2025
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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.
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- Both “200” and “160” are 2 minutes in microwave math
- When you’re a kid, you don’t realize you’re also watching your mom and dad grow up.
- More dreams have been destroyed by alarm clocks than anything else
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That reply is barely 2d. It's like 1.5d.
3. The true world--unattainable, indemonstrable, unpromisable; but the very thought of it--a consolation, an obligation, an imperative. (At bottom, the old sun, but seen through mist and skepticism. The idea has become elusive, pale, Nordic, Königsbergian.)
To willingly live within a dream is certainly poor behavior.
But ya, an old idea. Supported by testimony of seers. Old as humanity.
Is this from something?
it's Nietzsche. Use your google powers.
Thanks! Now everyone reading the thread, who, like me, didn't know, knows :)
Ah, so you have done us a service.
Now go one step further; It isn't a translator but a creator. It manifests the self outwards.
And another step further; The logic of the universe is re-created in every moment backwards into time.
Look up Solipsism.
I am not following your reasoning.
A translator and a creator are 2 completely different animals.
and supposedly the afterlife
I've got some bad news for you.
You have no news, just like everyone else.
No, space daddy told me via ancient text that's been translated multiple times that there's nothing waiting on the other side.
A common mistranslation.
When Abraham asked what happens on the other side, God said "....uhh, nothing?" Which implies that it's a bitchin' party that Abe wasn't invited to.
Give it to me straight
I can only give it to you gay, bb 🫦
Tomorrow gay month is over
The gay ends at midnight. Let these queens know that the gay ends at midnight!