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CharlesRivers

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Hey Guys,
I can’t quite remember how I stumbled upon this jewel of a site but I’m glad I did. I often have trouble expressing myself and explaining my behavior to others. I frequently “zone out” in deep thought and can be completely absorbed by a theory within my mental grasp. I am an avid reader but I am almost absolutely sure that I read just to know a little bit more. The italics were intentional because we don’t really know anything do we? Yet, for some reason, I have this burning desire to know all there is despite the fact that knowledge may be superficial. I love to write as well, however, I am beginning to wonder whether the admiration I have for my own handwriting is a kind of narcissistic behavior. Am I a true seeker of knowledge or just another dilettante? At any rate, I once thought I was an INTJ but after dozens of tests, I realized that I was not being honest with myself. As much as I adore Hitchens’ work, he and I are hardly the same. I spend an excessive amount of time considering all possible circumstances, consequences, variables, factors, etc. So much so that I may simply observe out of paralysis. Also, I find the thought of something much more gratifying than the practical application of it. I love to share what I’ve learned and, considering that I don’t have anyone willing to sit and listen, I’m hoping I can relieve that urge here!
P.S. I have a bad habit of correcting someone else’s grammar and have no problem pointing out a catachresis. Sorry but not sorry lol
 

Teax

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Am I a true seeker of knowledge or just another dilettante?

what is a true seeker of knowledge anyway. I once considered myself that, but then realized it's so easy to construct examples for knowledge that I have no insterest of seeking. since then switched the word knowledge to understanding. but then what exactly is understanding?

oh right. hello
 

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not necessarily. seems like understanding is knowledge. but I feel like not all knowledge is understanding. so it's merely a limitation on what you seek. thus if you don't truly seek all knowledge but just a subset, youre not a true seeker of knowledge :crazy:
 

CharlesRivers

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So, would I essentially be seeking wisdom? I don't have the slightest desire to practically apply concepts. :confused:
 

CharlesRivers

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Btw, what exactly is your avatar? Is it a pictorial representation of an idea? An animation? It looks pretty cool.
 

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neither do I.

heres what I meant:
do you want to know how all the cities in the world are called?

I don't even want to know about just 1 of them.
 

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Like I alsoHitchens hello.
 

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Howdy. It tends to be easier to express yourself through forums then talking doesnt it?
 

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Knowledge, understanding, wisdom.
Who cares about definitions, you like thinking, that's it.

Welcome to the forum and stuff.

EDIT: In terms of thread recommendations, seek and ye shall find.
 

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Howdy. It tends to be easier to express yourself through forums then talking doesnt it?

It's so much easier that I'm afraid I'll lose whatever social skills I may have left outside of this forum. Nice to meet you guys/
 

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I have near to no social skills, i rely on my eccentricity to help me stumble through social encounters. I blitz my peers on logical levels but am crippled on the emotional.
 

CharlesRivers

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The look on the faces of those I encounter cause me to feel like I am force-feeding them information. I'm always trying to teach them something or help them look deeper into an issue but more often than not, it isn't what they were wanting to hear. I can't stand small talk so I'm not quite sure how to remedy that. I've also noticed that my level of reservation in speech tends to make some uncomfortable.
 

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...... I have a bad habit of correcting someone else’s grammar and have no problem pointing out a catachresis. Sorry but not sorry lol

.... and you created your whole post in one paragraph. Just saying!

Welcome. Plenty of decent threads on here, the 'ask architect' thread is a great place to start :)
 

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.... and you created your whole post in one paragraph. Just saying!

Welcome. Plenty of decent threads on here, the 'ask architect' thread is a great place to start :)

Where can I find the "Ask Architect" thread?
 
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