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From: Stan7/24/2024 9:04:33 PM
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Maybe useful for some readers - How to Calculate VA Disability Ratings | VA Math | VA Disability Calculator | theSITREP - YouTube


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From: ig7/26/2024 12:50:42 AM
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Haltigan


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From: ig7/26/2024 2:41:58 AM
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VDH show. A good one.

victorhanson.com

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From: ig7/28/2024 6:59:34 PM
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Flagellar motors.


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To: ig who wrote (4306)7/29/2024 7:13:35 PM
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I've been watching videos on flagellar motors for quite a few years. Another astonishing fact about them is that they can spin over 20,000 rpm and reverse direction in 1/4 of a turn! At that speed it's moving at 100 body lengths per second!

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From: Stan7/30/2024 8:19:37 PM
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WTG Paris Olympic organizers!! If you're going to shoot yourselves in the foot, at least don't use a machine gun.



No wonder I and millions of others are sitting this one out.

The Paris Woke Olympics are TOTAL failure at every level | Redacted w Natali and Clayton Morris (youtube.com)

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From: ig7/31/2024 5:47:00 PM
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The Deep.



Open the post, check out the thread.

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From: ig8/4/2024 4:48:24 PM
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Honesty and courage, according to Grok.



Prompt:
Synthesize a new theory detailing what happens when an individual consciously decides to cultivate an honest and courageous character, decomposing it into 20 orthogonal axes.

Answer:
The cultivation of an honest and courageous character can be broken down into 20 orthogonal axes, each representing a distinct aspect of this transformative process. These axes, while independent, interact to shape a person's character in profound ways. Here is a synthesized theory detailing the effects of this cultivation:


  1. Self-Awareness: Increased understanding of personal strengths, weaknesses, and values.

  2. Authenticity: Greater alignment between one's actions and inner beliefs.

  3. Integrity: Strengthened moral compass and adherence to personal principles.

  4. Emotional Resilience: Enhanced ability to handle stress and adversity.

  5. Risk Tolerance: Greater willingness to face challenges and uncertainty.

  6. Decisiveness: Improved ability to make difficult decisions with clarity and conviction.

  7. Leadership: Greater capacity to inspire and guide others.

  8. Communication: Enhanced ability to express thoughts and feelings openly and effectively.

  9. Empathy: Increased capacity for understanding and sharing the feelings of others.

  10. Conflict Resolution: Improved skills in addressing and resolving conflicts.

  11. Self-Discipline: Greater control over impulses and actions.

  12. Personal Growth: Increased motivation for self-improvement and learning.

  13. Social Impact: Greater influence in creating positive change in one's community.

  14. Professional Development: Enhanced opportunities for advancement and success in one's career.

  15. Health and Well-being: Improved physical and mental health due to reduced stress and increased self-esteem.

  16. Relationships: Stronger and more meaningful connections with others.

  17. Responsibility: Greater sense of accountability for one's actions and their consequences.

  18. Ethical Decision Making: Improved ability to navigate complex moral situations.

  19. Personal Fulfillment: Greater sense of purpose and satisfaction in life.

  20. Legacy: Lasting impact on the world and the lives of others.


This synthesized theory suggests that the cultivation of an honest and courageous character not only shapes the individual but also has far-reaching effects on their interactions with the world around them.




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To: ig who wrote (4310)8/4/2024 6:37:53 PM
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# 16 touched on relationships WRT developing honesty and courage, but I think it's too far down the list (assuming it's prioritizing); and it fails to be specific about what kind of people to make stronger and more meaningful connections with.

I'd like to have seen Grok put 'Relationships' at, or right near, the top with: Be surrounded with others who show themselves to possess honorable traits.

The flip side is bad company corrupts good morals, or even the hope of ever developing them.

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To: Stan who wrote (4311)8/4/2024 7:30:54 PM
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Re: meaningful connections


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