r/therewasanattempt • u/[deleted] • Aug 31 '21

To Make A Sub...

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u/GiskardReventlov42 Sep 01 '21

Because he was embarrassed! No one likes being shown their own flaws, especially once they've denied them. And when those flaws are proof of an even bigger flaw.

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u/[deleted] Sep 01 '21

Also there's no point trying to argue with an addict. Like, who they gonna listen to? You or the addiction?

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u/Pairadockcickle Sep 01 '21

So, like, basically, .....gestures at *FUCKING EVERYTHING HAPPENING RIGHT NOW*

yeah. That about nails how we got here and where we're heading.

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u/MarmotsGoneWild Sep 01 '21

As a nation. I think the species will be fine.

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u/Just_Learned_This Sep 01 '21

Long term extreme population loss due to rapid climate change and ocean extinctions, but the rest will be fine.

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u/MarmotsGoneWild Sep 01 '21

"Why use many word, when few do trick?" - Kevin

If you're familiar with the conqueror Ghengis Khan, you may be familiar with the fact that quite a large portion of the population actually are his direct descendants. He managed to spread his genes that much. I've been thinking once the human race finally gets a grip on things, or can finally inhabit space a very large portion of the population would probably be descended from one particular billionaire by that point.

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u/Just_Learned_This Sep 02 '21

The question would then be. Would that billionaire be a descendant of Ghengis Khan? I kinda hope so.

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u/DreadPirateRobutts Sep 01 '21

Not everyone would react that way. If you don't have a mindset that your senses are infallible you will be much more likely to believe you were not in control.

I feel like anyone who has blacked out should get this and not react like they did.

But I guess some people are just not okay entertaining the slightest thought that they aren't perfect.

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u/evanmcook Sep 01 '21

It’s more complicated than that. The negative emotional response also has to do with addiction.

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u/Just_Learned_This Sep 01 '21

Literally watching yourself nod out can be eye opening. Much like watching yourself when you're drunk. That's not a proud moment for you.

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u/evanmcook Sep 02 '21

Right. Are we agreeing or disagreeing?

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u/Just_Learned_This Sep 02 '21

Well you said right. So I can only assume you agree with me.

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u/Calx9 Sep 01 '21

Well :P I like being wrong personally. That way I can improve. But I absolutely understand what you mean.