Obligatory introduction?

[whatstheMATTER?]

A bit about me:

MAJOR loner... somewhat socially anxious (only in groups) - I prefer one on one interactions, and those come and go and I'm not exactly proactive about it

Passion for knowledge would be a defining characteristic. Geometry, algebra, discrete maths, continuous maths, particle and astro physics, organic chem, analytic philosophy, metaphysical philosophy. These are things I actively study. I love Nietzche first and foremost. I have multiple works by Kant. Another standout would be Hume, and I loved how Leviathan by Hobbes completely crumbled Socrates' ultimate groundings in virtue and 'the good' (a pure soul is accepted into Paradise) though I have the complete works of Plato and try to apply his approach in all real life dealings.

Though I can only learn by my own methods, I fail at standardized education practices, thus, I don't plan on going to college (for that and other reasons).

My favorite book is Godel, Escher, Bach: an Eternal Golden Braid by Douglas F. Hofstadter. If you're looking for something fresh and original, I highly recommend it.

I guess I'm spiritual, in a Zen 'meditate on top of a mountain, the self is a fallacy' kind of way.

Politics = follow the money

I work at a call center.

I'm a practicing vegan.

Free time is spent reading and writing, hiking, playing pool/billiards, watching movies.

And to round it off, my ultimate dream is to have a 'laboratory' of sorts, a cavernous space with everything from beakers and microscopes to chalkboards to shelves of computer hardware, pièce de résistance = high powered telescope.

Anyways, came here for new perspectives and interesting discussions.
Herlloooo.

 

[Otherside]

A bit about me:

MAJOR loner... somewhat socially anxious (only in groups) - I prefer one on one interactions, and those come and go and I'm not exactly proactive about it

Passion for knowledge would be a defining characteristic. Geometry, algebra, discrete maths, continuous maths, particle and astro physics, organic chem, analytic philosophy, metaphysical philosophy. These are things I actively study. I love Nietzche first and foremost. I have multiple works by Kant. Another standout would be Hume, and I loved how Leviathan by Hobbes completely crumbled Socrates' ultimate groundings in virtue and 'the good' (a pure soul is accepted into Paradise) though I have the complete works of Plato and try to apply his approach in all real life dealings.

Though I can only learn by my own methods, I fail at standardized education practices, thus, I don't plan on going to college (for that and other reasons).

My favorite book is Godel, Escher, Bach: an Eternal Golden Braid by Douglas F. Hofstadter. If you're looking for something fresh and original, I highly recommend it.

I guess I'm spiritual, in a Zen 'meditate on top of a mountain, the self is a fallacy' kind of way.

Politics = follow the money

I work at a call center.

I'm a practicing vegan.

Free time is spent reading and writing, hiking, playing pool/billiards, watching movies.

And to round it off, my ultimate dream is to have a 'laboratory' of sorts, a cavernous space with everything from beakers and microscopes to chalkboards to shelves of computer hardware, pièce de résistance = high powered telescope.

Anyways, came here for new perspectives and interesting discussions.
Herlloooo.

Hello.

 

[snafupants]

Kant is a severe Kraut; Nietzsche is timeless. No love for Schopenhauer or Kierkegaard? Philosophers of the disaffected.

Piece de resistance, that's hilarious: I thought only my dad used that. He says that right before he unveils a polemical trump card, and then I laugh uncontrollably for a while.

For whatever reason the man is usually inspired to use French when talking business or navigating a car; whenever he gains insight into life's absurdity, he lets his carte blanche's fly.

Not exactly proactive about it...that's how I tend to be socially. Okay, since I've already waved bye-bye to any sort of order, watch out for a deficiency of fat-soluble vitamins with a vegan diet. Also, know the symptoms of a buildup of phytic acid and act accordingly. Why are you vegan anyway? Religious or health reasons perhaps?

Welcome, by the way. Now, let me ask you a slanted question: what do you feel the place of drugs is within spiritual seeking?

Finally, your username appears to be screaming at me. Tell it to keep going.

 

[ElvenVeil]

Hello
Is it just college that you dislike, or do you think you would also dislike university?

 

[whatstheMATTER?]

Kant is a severe Kraut; Nietzsche is timeless. No love for Schopenhauer or Kierkegaard? Philosophers of the disaffected.

Piece de resistance, that's hilarious: I thought only my dad used that. He says that right before he unveils a polemical trump card, and then I laugh uncontrollably for a while.

For whatever reason the man is usually inspired to use French when talking business or navigating a car; whenever he gains insight into life's absurdity, he lets his carte blanche's fly.

Not exactly proactive about it...that's how I tend to be socially. Okay, since I've already waved bye-bye to any sort of order, watch out for a deficiency of fat-soluble vitamins with a vegan diet. Also, know the symptoms of a buildup of phytic acid and act accordingly. Why are you vegan anyway? Religious or health reasons perhaps?

Welcome, by the way. Now, let me ask you a slanted question: what do you feel the place of drugs is within spiritual seeking?

Finally, your username appears to be screaming at me. Tell it to keep going.

I haven't gotten around to Schopenhauer yet, and Kierkegaard isn't on my list... should he be? I am currently reading Being and Time by Heidegger, and I understand he was influenced by Kierkegaard. I use Heidegger to cap off sessions with a neuroscience text, kind of a 'two sides to the same coin' approach, and the synthesis is enjoyable.

Before becoming vegan I read up on all the macro and micro nutrients, vitamins and minerals and their sources, etc. I'm wary of oxalic acid, etc. But just reading on wikipedia I was not aware of the binding effect of phytic acid, so thank you for informing me. It looks like proper preparation and moderation of foods will negate the harmful properties. Anyways I have a few favorite blogs of vegan 'scholars' I guess you could say, and whfoods.org is always a good reference.

I became vegan first because research had led me to the fact that all nutrition could be obtaind through plant materials. I figured since it was better for me, and better for the environment, why would I not opt for that? After a while the thought of obtaining nutrition from the flesh of an animal became kind of off-putting, though I don't preach about it.

I think in moderation, and taken with purpose, psychedelics certainly open doors in your mind you wouldn't know existed otherwise. I've had a few trips provided to me by LSD, shrooms, and DMT, it's definitely something to try atleast once for those intellectually curious. For a worthwhile experience, I can only recommend nature, ie. hiking, canoeing, etc. . It's been a long time since my last trip however, and I don't see one in the future. Nowadays, for my personal attainment of self-satisfaction I prefer disciplined, sober thoughts.

Thanks for the welcome!

 

[tepellian]

A bit about me:

MAJOR loner... somewhat socially anxious (only in groups) - I prefer one on one interactions, and those come and go and I'm not exactly proactive about it

Passion for knowledge would be a defining characteristic. Geometry, algebra, discrete maths, continuous maths, particle and astro physics, organic chem, analytic philosophy, metaphysical philosophy. These are things I actively study. I love Nietzche first and foremost. I have multiple works by Kant. Another standout would be Hume, and I loved how Leviathan by Hobbes completely crumbled Socrates' ultimate groundings in virtue and 'the good' (a pure soul is accepted into Paradise) though I have the complete works of Plato and try to apply his approach in all real life dealings.

Though I can only learn by my own methods, I fail at standardized education practices, thus, I don't plan on going to college (for that and other reasons).

My favorite book is Godel, Escher, Bach: an Eternal Golden Braid by Douglas F. Hofstadter. If you're looking for something fresh and original, I highly recommend it.

I guess I'm spiritual, in a Zen 'meditate on top of a mountain, the self is a fallacy' kind of way.

Politics = follow the money

I work at a call center.

I'm a practicing vegan.

Free time is spent reading and writing, hiking, playing pool/billiards, watching movies.

And to round it off, my ultimate dream is to have a 'laboratory' of sorts, a cavernous space with everything from beakers and microscopes to chalkboards to shelves of computer hardware, pièce de résistance = high powered telescope.

Anyways, came here for new perspectives and interesting discussions.
Herlloooo.

Welcome.

I like your dream. (It's a big step above mine at this point, which is just to live off in the mountains somewhere alone with basic tools for creativity, obviously including computer, and an internet connection.)

 

[Lydia]

No, do not question me about beginnings. Alright, welcome.

 

[EditorOne]

"I work at a call center."

Very succinctly put, but what a world of pain in those few words. Allow me to be the first to offer you condolences. That must be quite like the deepest pit of hell.

 

[lucky12]

I once worked as a call center phone for hire, I worked from home. I imagine you know all about the different kinds of callers.

 

[whatstheMATTER?]

^^lol!

Many adjectives spring to mind when thinking about the people I talk to, 'blehggck' might be most fitting.

But I should clarify it is a customer support service, I don't have to cold call or push products, so don't feel too bad for me, as it could be worse. And if I had to deal with people in any way, hands down I would choose over the phone.