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I prefer puzzle/simulation games. If you haven't already, I would recommend Portal. Oh, and of course Fantastic Contraption.

Mr. Rogers - the only person in the world who could win over the US senate with a poem. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXEuEUQIP3Q

I had some people try to do this for a group project in fourth-year university. Turned them in and refused to work with them, had email proof to back me up. Profs didn't want to hear about it, and I was the one who got screwed over. Just be aware that doing the right thing is only a good...

Fair enough. I find any ideology taken to an extreme to be both ridiculous and dangerous.

No, it's her views that are the issue. She takes her ideology to an almost ridiculous level.

Some of your symptoms could also be explained away by severe heartburn.

Short of medication and therapy, there are a few things you can do to reduce the symptoms: 1) Reduce exposure to stressors 2) Exercise regularly 3) Reduce alcohol, caffeine, and other drug use 4) Cut out foods high in sugar, fat, preservatives, and artificial sweeteners 5) Practice self...

I've had similar symptoms for several years, off and on. It's some sort of anxiety disorder rather than panic attacks, probably general anxiety disorder.

Well, you're all wrong. The king of fruits is the ataulfo mango.

I'm having a lot of fun with this one. Have only tried outlander so far, and am finding it to be much better overall than D3

I think I could have written this post myself with just a few small changes. Including the waste of time finance degree. Well, if you ever figure it all out be sure to let me know.

Not sure what you mean by 'meant' in this context.

Mandolin?

The only time in my adult life that I bawled uncontrollably is when my dog died.

You misunderstand me. It's not which one comes up, its which one you want to come up.

Flip a coin, and tell yourself heads you'll do one course, tails the other. Whichever one you hope comes up, do that one. Good luck.

Would rather not derail the thread with an economics discussion. You can see some of my economics opinions in other threads.

I'm pretty good at math and financial management, so I went to school and got a finance degree. I figured that there are enough possibilities in the field that, once I get bored with one area, I could just move on to another. What I found instead is a whole bunch hard sales and paperwork, and...

People tend to conform to the labels they're given, especially children. For that reason I don't think that it is a good idea to label a child (regardless of whether they are gifted or ADHD or INTP) unless is is medically necessary. Instead, maybe just talk to your cousin and just let her know...

A copy of a person is not that person. Unless you actually take the physical brain out and hook it up to a machine, that person still irrevocably dies no matter how many times you back up or transfer their consciousness. I probably wouldn't consider either one. Living forever would get...

There's a saying that you should never argue with an idiot; they will bring you down to their level and beat you with experience. This is doubly true when you're dealing with petty bureaucrats and schoolteachers. Basically, there is a time and place to be right at all costs, and a time and...

I assumed from the utter ignorance you've shown throughout the thread that it would be most appropriate to link to a generalized article and allow you to follow through to the linked original sources. First you say that homosexuality doesn't occur in other animals, then when faced with clear...

Unless you are using some obscure definition of 'natural,' then yes, homosexuality is natural. In addition to the examples noted already in this thread, it has been observed in various bird species, who build nests, incubate eggs, and raise young together. It has been observed in elephants, who...

Homosexuality doesn't have to result in any survival advantage, it just has to not be so disadvantageous that a given population dies out as a result of it. If there was a single dominant gene that caused homosexuality and did nothing else then it might theoretically be bred out of the...

From 1874: "When I began my physical studies [in Munich in 1874] and sought advice from my venerable teacher Philipp von Jolly... he portrayed to me physics as a highly developed, almost fully matured science... Possibly in one or another nook there would perhaps be a dust particle or a...

I'm not a fan of the pay-for-every-damn-thing-in-the-game approach, which is what this appears to be at first glance. Is that the case?

As a general rule, you want to pay off your highest interest loans first. The reason for this is that, dollar for dollar, you are paying more to carry that loan than the others, and the quicker you pay it down the more money is going toward your principal. For this reason, I would prioritize...

If you're falling asleep, maybe that's a sign that you're not getting enough rest. Teenagers need at about 8-9 hours of sleep per night to be properly rested. I would try taking an hour-long nap when you get off of school, and then doing homework. Also, it is perfectly fine to sleep until noon...

I have had frequent and (potentially) severe migraines since I was around six years old. They are triggered and/or aggravated by a combination of diet, a lack of physical activity, and visual cues including bright lights and outdated glasses. Food triggers that I have found include high fat/high...

Even if you win the battle over the 'personality conflict' occurring right now, it wont change the fact that you're at odds with the general philosophy of the company's management. I would look for another job.

I would think that the antonym of any noun would be 'no <noun>' or 'not <noun>,' depending on context. I addressed concepts in particular, rather than all words, because a big chunk of language is nothing more than a placeholder for concrete objects. However, take the concept of 'dog,' then...

Might be more accurate to say that no concept exists that has no antonym. I don't think this is because our brains are unable to think of things that have no opposites, but because there is no need to (such a thing would be meaningless). For instance, if there was no light, then there would be...

Soon™ D2 was (and still is) fantastic. I was going to buy this game, but I'm not after finding out that is has always online (even in single player mode) DRM and it uses a micro-payment model.

I'm not sure where all these differentiations between sociopathy, psychopathy, and antisocial personality disorder come from. They all describe the same behaviour, and they certainly are not the same as being INTP. There are a few minor parallels in our behaviour; for instance, both groups...

Although the origins of life are not a part of the theory of evolution, I would like to address your points about chance. I agree with you that life, and advanced life in particular, is an extremely unlikely thing. The chances of just the right chemical reactions happening on a planet that is...

Occasional anxiety due to a specific stimulus is normal, but panic attacks and constant anxiety are neither normal nor healthy. It's the difference between a normal and healthy immune response and anaphylactic shock due to an allergic reaction. Have you considered what factors contribute to...

I would just like to (unhelpfully) say, you poor bastard. Get out if you can, even if you take a hit or two to do it. Life is too short to waste doing things that you're not suited for.

Some diet pills are amphetamine-based and have similar effects.

You're making connections where none exist.

You're going to have trouble finding any sort of work that you can do for three month stints until you get bored. Have you considered some sort of cushy menial job that will allow you to focus on other things while you work?

I remember when I was a kid wondering if I was actually so stupid that I didn't realize it. Or possibly insane.

I brew at home, a brand called Doi Chaang. Great stuff. Both Timmy's and Starbucks taste awful to me.

A big part of that book is about how often people are mislabeled as mentally ill (including ADHD, schizophrenic and psychopathic), and how hard it is to have these labels removed when they turn out to be wrong. The state of mental health diagnoses is just plain awful.

I've had 'friends' like this before. Run away as fast as you can, and be thankful that you got off so lightly.

Not many companies that use personality testing for screening will knowingly hire an INTP. If you actually want the job and can do it, its probably best to answer as an ExxJ.

I wonder if the assumption that personal type is set is wrong, or whether people answer differently due to age-based cultural/social norms, different interpretations of the questions, or falsification of answers. I find it interesting that there are more T's and J's amongst people with lower...

I think you should reconsider two things. First, consider whether emotional distance is actually a bad thing. I find ESFPs to be clingy and suffocating, but that doesn't mean that I think there is anything inherently wrong with being that way. Second, is it actually possible to change someone...

From what I can see, you have two main problems, both of which appear to be related to how high school English teachers tend to reward the use of big words and flowery language over readability. The biggest one is that you lack a central thesis when you write. For instance, your essay about the...

I find the lack of maturity, inciteful nature, and intolerance demonstrated in that video to be disturbing. The people who made it need to grow up, maybe try to understand someone different from themselves. The Qu'ran is a holy book to those who believe in it. Burning it is an act of extreme...

Every society that I know of is morally opposed to bestiality and incest.