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masochistic epistemology
one example of masochistic epistemology in action would be an individual who actively seeks out and engages with information and perspectives that challenge their beliefs and assumptions, even when doing so causes them discomfort or uncertainty. for instance, a person who is firmly convinced that a certain political ideology is correct may seek out and read articles or books written by authors who hold opposing viewpoints, in order to better understand the strengths and weaknesses of their own beliefs. by willingly subjecting themselves to information that challenges their beliefs, they are engaging in a form of masochistic epistemology, in which they are seeking to expand and deepen their understanding of the world.
another example of masochistic epistemology could be a student who willingly takes on a difficult or challenging course of study, even though they know it will require them to stretch their intellectual abilities and confront complex or difficult concepts. in this case, the student is deriving pleasure from the mental challenge and discomfort of tackling a difficult subject, in order to gain a deeper understanding of the topic. this approach to learning is based on the idea that seeking out and engaging with difficult or challenging information is a valuable way of expanding and strengthening one's knowledge. -
hard questions
can a lie become a truth?
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nevada
the federal government owns around 81% of nevada's total land, 56m acres out of 70m total acres.
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vladimir lenin
lenin was the central figure in transforming russia from a royal autocracy into a socialist state. he became a leading spokesman of social democracy in the russian capital, and in 1895 he was imprisoned. exile in siberia followed, and in 1900 lenin moved abroad. convinced of the need for a revolutionary voice, he founded the newspaper iskra in 1900. in his early writings, he argued that workers were incapable, on their own, of seeing beyond bread-and-butter issues; they needed a tightly organized revolutionary party to act on their behalf.
in 1903, the russian social democrats split over these issues, with lenin carrying the majority with him. in 1904, he returned briefly to saint petersburg to help organize the revolution.
by the time of the october revolution, lenin was the undisputed leader of the radical socialist movement. his concept of the dictatorship of the proletariat was ruthlessly imposed during the civil war. in 1921, he introduced the new economic policy to reverse the push toward a fully communist economy. he died in 1924, too soon to witness the full consequences of proletarian dictatorship. -
henry ford
henry ford, the american automobile manufacturer, was a well-known figure in the early 20th century and played a significant role in the development of the assembly line, which revolutionized the automobile industry and had a significant impact on the economy and society of the time.
ford's views on a variety of social and political issues, including his anti-semitism, were also well-known. ford was a vocal and prominent critic of jews and jewish influence in the united states, and he supported and funded anti-semitic organizations and publications.
one way in which ford supported the nazi party in germany was by funding and promoting anti-semitic publications and organizations. in the 1920s, ford owned and funded a newspaper called the dearborn independent, which published a series of articles known as the "international jew" that were critical of jews and accused them of attempting to control the world through their alleged control of the media, finance, and other areas of society. these articles were later compiled into a book that was widely distributed in the united states and around the world.
the nazi party in germany, which came to power in 1933 under the leadership of adolf hitler, also espoused anti-semitic beliefs and policies. the nazis used ford's writings and ideas as justification for their own anti-semitic views and actions, and hitler personally admired and praised ford. in 1938, the nazi government awarded ford the grand cross of the german eagle, the highest award that could be given to a foreigner, in recognition of his contributions to the nazi cause.
overall, the relationship between the nazis and henry ford was one of admiration and support, with the nazis drawing inspiration and justification from ford's anti-semitic views and actions. -
1960 united states presidential election
the 1960 presidential election was one of the closest in history. republican richard m. nixon seemed to have an edge with eight years' experience as eisenhower's vice president, while democrat john f. kennedy, a roman catholic, struggled against anti-catholic prejudice. kennedy, however, attracted voters with his sense of mission. he also gained votes in the first-ever tv debates by appearing fresh and energetic, while nixon looked pale, unshaven, and tired. kennedy's words on january 20, 1961-inauguration day, the formal celebration marking the first day of a presidency–set the tone for his administration: "now the trumpet summons us again ... against the common enemies of man–tyranny, poverty, disease, and war itself."
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mustafa kemal ataturk
a nation devoid of art and artists cannot have a full existence.
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fomo
fear of missing out. today's modern anxiety disorder.
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users' favorite poems
daydream delusion
limousine eyelash
oh, baby with your pretty face
drop a tear in my wineglass
look at those big eyes
see what you mean to me
sweet cakes and milkshakes
i am a delusion angel
i am a fantasy parade
i want you to know what i think
don’t want you to guess anymore
you have no idea where i came from
we have no idea where we’re going
lodged in life
like two branches in a river
flowing downstream
caught in the current
i’ll carry you. you’ll carry me
that’s how it could be
don’t you know me?
don’t you know me by now? -
joseph stalin
ruled as dictator of the soviet union from 1924 until his death in 1953. he maintained his grip on power by murdering his political opponents and repressing any segments of the population that he considered disloyal.
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users' confessions
i don't want to be right, i want to be happy!
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jesse owens
in 1936, the olympic summer games were held in germany, and adolf hitler wanted it to be a great showcase of german-or aryan-racial superiority. but jesse owens, an african american track and field star, stole the show, setting records and winning four gold medals.
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hideki tojo
he was the most important military leader in japan after 1931 and led japan during world war 2.
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buffalo soldier
known for their service on the western frontier, buffalo soldiers were segregated regiments of african american soldiers in the u.s. army. historians disagree on the origin of their nickname, with some suggesting it was given by native americans who compared their hair to that of buffaloes, while others suggest it reflected their fierce fighting skills. several generations of buffalo soldiers fought bravely for the united states across nearly 200 engagements from 1866 to 1951. they were the only african american soldiers to fight in cuba during the spanish american war, earning five medals of honor among them. image