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If a tree exists in a forest with nobody around to see it, does it still exist? Well, we already stated that it exists and even that it can exist without anybody being around. Ergo, it follows the same laws of physics when observed as it does when not being observed. In other words, yes the sound/vibration is made because the alternative would have to be that "perfectly lonely falling trees" suddenly exists in a vacuum where no sound can propagate.
If a tree can fall without anybody being around then it can also make a sound with nobody being around.
Oh, I didn't tell you who would replace me as your doctor? Well here he is.
I think so. I feel the strongest connection with my oldest brother and my younger sister. Four years ago I was my oldest brother's second best man on his wedding. A great honor it was.
There is fondness between us and some level of respect, but we're not the type of siblings to randomly make phone calls. In fact we're quite bad at that. On my own end I have improved here and I aim to call each sibling a few times a year. My youngest older brother, the middle child, is so often forgotten.
I like to ensure him that even though we don't speak often, he is not forgotten.Currently it helps me. Thanks to my diagnosis I was qualified for a support program that helped me find an employment that fit my limited endurance to stress. Also, this program actually contributes with part of my salary, which eases the load on my actual employer. The fact is that I am a superfluous cog in the machine of the company I work for, but my boss still made sure I got hired because my presence there is appreciated. Yes, you read that right. I have employment not because I'm needed, but because I do a good job and because both the cleaners and the office people like me.
I am happy where I work. Working 6 hours a day is perfect for me. 8-hour days (that is considered the standard, aka "working 100%" in Sweden) would hack away at my soul. I'm quite happy with the salary too.
That said, I wouldn't mind if I became unemployed and had to find something new, if only to test my wings and prove my adaptability. But I have no dreams or aspirations in the job field. All I want is to have a not-too-stressful job with a decent salary so I can still pursue my hobbies and dreams on my free time.
Nothing sciencey for me, thanks. Science isn't really my thing. Though if a mad scientist is looking for a loyal servant to pull switches and make funny faces, I might be up for the job.
This is where a bubble must be burst. I am not a superhero. In fact I have some cowardice in me, mostly because I'm scared of conflict.If you saw injustices happening, how would you react? (In my head you're a superhero)
Context is key though. I will of course stand up for a friend who is treated unfairly.
Once in middle school my best friend (at the time) was verbally abused in front of the entire class. His intimidating presence made the entire class room silent. I was the only one who stood up against him. He was bullying my friend ffs! I was silenced when this brutally antagonizing dude yelled "SHUT UP" for the second or third time an inch in front of my face, but I must have had some effect on him because a few seconds later he left.
When he was gone I started crying. My tears lost me almost all the "cool points" I had gained from the confrontation. That's not just me talking, btw. My classmates were reserved in their admiration of me because of the fact that I cried afterwards.
When he was gone I started crying. My tears lost me almost all the "cool points" I had gained from the confrontation. That's not just me talking, btw. My classmates were reserved in their admiration of me because of the fact that I cried afterwards.
I'm much worse when it comes to engaging in debate on a sensitive topic, such as immigration. In my work place I have, over the years, heard a handful of racist comments. For the most part I keep my silence. What I *should* do is always make my voice heard with some informed response and potentially plant the seed of a more understanding society. Sadly I'm too eager to "stay out of trouble".
“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”
― Edmund Burke
― Edmund Burke
I fear I may be doing a whole lot of nothing.
I have not personally seen "injustices" in the form of, say, physical abuse to know how I would act. I once heard a story about a beggar who was beaten. I like to think that if I saw something like that, I would interfere. The beggars are an annoyance to me as well, yes, but I will not see them needlessly mistreated.
Not being the type of guy to go out late at night, I am unlikely to spot injustices where my character would be tested. Not being a social guy ensures that I'm rarely tested in this way.
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. I know it's a vague question, sorry!
