I know people are doubting this happened but I’m pretty sure it’s a symptom of paranoid schizophrenia to think that one’s electronics are trying to speak to you.

Is he trying to claim he’s Alethi?

What did the puppy do to deserve that?

I’m not sure if you mean psychopaths or sycophants but I’m into this lady mondegreen of yours.

Appreciate you trying to share perspective, and you’re right that the current climate of selling fear begets violence. That said, the next step is to hope that the perpetrator is penalized to the full extent of the law because anything less normalizes this reaction.

I meant that they are still a killer. Even if they are deemed incompetent to stand trial, they’ve taken a life. Yes, castle doctrine exists, but in most other places the wording is “reasonable force”. As in, it would be unreasonable to attack and kill someone unarmed at your door regardless of what you thought their intentions were.

I wonder if there is a name for someone who kills someone who shows up at their door, even if they thought that person was a threat.

Comparing to the dotcom bubble is what finally made it make sense in my brain. Though I know the toll it took on that sector’s workers and I don’t envy those in fields that are going to be affected the same way.

Can you explain how we’re beyond bubbles like I’m 5? Is it that there are gentler market corrections now?

I’m sorry that you’re going through it. I’ve been there myself. I hope you that you have the support you need, and you’re right- all things change eventually. Your debuff does have a countdown, you just can’t see it.

Why permanent? Couldn’t it be a temporary debuff?

That’s my dream office haha. Somewhere that no one knows exists.

Interesting architectural mystery

How?

SMH Declaring the fictional antifa a terrorist organization while leaving real organizations like EVIL on the table.

Assholes don’t build lasting societies.

Thank you for articulating my point better!!!

It can certainly feel that way. And I do think there is no such thing as an ethical billionaire, if by favouring assholes you mean rewarding monetarily.

I argue though, that without kindness there would be no societies. Even if the parable of the Margaret Mead’s healed femur isn’t true, the fact remains that there are in fact those who help, and they are probably more plentiful than those who hurt. They’re just harder to spot, because media makes money off emotions and fear and anger are stronger than hope.

To quote Mr Rogers “look for the helpers”, because they are there. And if you’re not seeing them, maybe it’s time for a news break. Including social media, just for a week. And then see how you are feeling. I have to take breaks now and then, and I promise it helps.

May I recommend Kinnu? It’s gameified learning on a huge variety of topics. I just finished the data science pathways, but have also done logic, superpower learning, and ikigai. It’s free and I find it a super interesting way to kill about 5 minutes at a time.

Whether or not a product is usb c is make or break for me now. I bought a more expensive mouse to not have to carry around another charger.

Can I ask something that sounds off-topic?

Do you have hobbies outside of work? In my field there are people who really don’t. They pour all of their being into their identity of the field, and when it comes time to retire or they medically can’t work it destroys them. And usually the reason they medically can’t work is the nature of the work itself. Many of the same occupational stressors that you yourself would face as an emergency nurse.

I only ask because it sounds like the only discussions you willingly engage in are related to patient care/nursing. Caring for others without nurturing yourself is not sustainable.

I’m sorry to hear you were removed from ER. ICU is a really valuable learning space, since the most critical patients have so many body systems involved. If you wanted to grow, you can also then branch into related specialties like neuro ICU or cicu etc. I would highly, highly recommend finding something that fills your cup outside of work first, though. Then it also gives you something to talk about that you don’t find boring or tedious :)