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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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  1. All posts must be showerthoughts
  2. The entire showerthought must be in the title
  3. No politics
    • If your topic is in a grey area, please phrase it to emphasize the fascinating aspects, not the dramatic aspects. You can do this by avoiding overly politicized terms such as "capitalism" and "communism". If you must make comparisons, you can say something is different without saying something is better/worse.
    • A good place for politics is c/politicaldiscussion
  4. Posts must be original/unique
  5. Adhere to Lemmy's Code of Conduct and the TOS

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[–] [email protected] 24 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

My dogma defines my in-group, and my in-group can’t be wrong because then that would mean that I am wrong, which I categorically can’t be. And even if I was wrong, then I would no longer be part of my in-group. Therefore, your science and logic and proof must be wrong if it contradicts my dogma.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Okay, but what about your catma? Does that define your naptimes and your need to make people believe that you must've meant to smash your face into the table leg after darting through the house?

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Sure, but don’t even ask about my ligma

[–] [email protected] 2 points 23 hours ago

Your ma has lots of experience and wisdom in this regards.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago

Whatever the case, just make sure you keep your catma inside so it doesn't get run over by your karma.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

Ah, so it's a narrative control thing. Controlling the narrative (including the narrative of me, my ego or whatever) is important.

Well this begs another question. "Why is the narrative so important"?

I mean, we stand in the midst of a constant hurricane of sights, sounds, thoughts, vibes and nameless sensations, but the narrative gets this primary role.

You gotta ask why.