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[–] Bipauler@sh.itjust.works 51 points 4 days ago (18 children) Obligatory fuck Tom Cruise permalink fedilink source hideshow 18 child comments replies: [–] whyNotSquirrel@sh.itjust.works 14 points 4 days ago (7 children) There's more than Scientology (not that it isn't enough for that, I'm just curious) ? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 7 child comments replies: [–] velma@sh.itjust.works 34 points 4 days ago His treatment of his significant others is a good example. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Hegar@fedia.io 17 points 4 days ago (5 children) He's also too rich to be a good person. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 5 child comments replies: [–] Venator@lemmy.nz 1 point 3 days ago (4 children) Exactly: a good person who makes a lot of money would give it away to a worthy cause, or start a worthy cause themselves... permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Hegar@fedia.io 4 points 3 days ago (3 children) There are changes that happen in the brain when humans gain social power (fame, wealth, status, etc.) that suppress our ability to use empathy. It's not that he should give away his money. It's that when you're that rich it's almost impossible, neurologically, to consider how your actions hurt others. No one rich or powerful can be a good, it's just how human brains work. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] Venator@lemmy.nz 2 points 3 days ago (2 children) True. Relevant Barry's Economics video that goes into a bit more detail on this idea: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=b1vFgUi4frU Relevant citations for those that prefer reading: ##Power and Brain Function: Obhi, S. S., Hogeveen, J., & Pascual-Leone, A. (2011). "Resonating with others: The effects of self-construal type on motor cortical output." Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, 23(9), 2668-2674. Hogeveen, J., Inzlicht, M., & Obhi, S. S. (2014). "Power changes how the brain responds to others." Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 143(2), 755-762. ##Wealth and Empathy Research: Piff, P. K., Stancato, D. M., Côté, S., Mendoza-Denton, R., & Keltner, D. (2012). "Higher social class predicts increased unethical behavior." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 109(11), 4086-4091. Piff, P. K., Kraus, M. W., Côté, S., Cheng, B. H., & Keltner, D. (2010). "Having less, giving more: The influence of social class on prosocial behavior." Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 99(5), 771-784. Stellar, J. E., Manzo, V. M., Kraus, M. W., & Keltner, D. (2012). "Class and compassion: Socioeconomic factors predict responses to suffering." Emotion, 12(3), 449-459. ##Social Class and Moral Beliefs: Kraus, M. W., Piff, P. K., & Keltner, D. (2011). "Social class as culture: The convergence of resources and rank in the social realm." Current Directions in Psychological Science, 20(4), 246-250. Kraus, M. W., & Keltner, D. (2013). "Social class rank, essentialism, and punitive judgment." Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 105(2), 247-261. ##Isolation and Psychological Effects: Cacioppo, J. T., & Hawkley, L. C. (2009). "Perceived social isolation and cognition." Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 13(10), 447-454. Smith, P. K., & Trope, Y. (2006). "You focus on the forest when you're in charge of the trees: Power priming and abstract information processing." Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 90(4), 578-596. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Hegar@fedia.io 2 points 3 days ago Omfg i've felt like the only person taking seriously the fact that it's inevitable that the rich will commit trump-epstein style crimes. Thanks for sharing that! permalink fedilink source parent [–] Venator@lemmy.nz 1 point 3 days ago That said, as always there are some outliers: Chuck Feeney: gave away his entire $8 billion fortune Andrew Carnegie: donated roughly 90% of his wealth George Soros: donated roughly 76% of his wealth permalink fedilink source parent [–] bedwyr@piefed.ca 4 points 4 days ago (9 children) Why fuck tom cruise? I never liked him to be clear. But how does he suck more than normal hollywood zionist cuckolds? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 9 child comments replies: [–] southsamurai@sh.itjust.works 13 points 4 days ago (1 child) Generally via a combination of Scientology devotion and his rep for being an absolute jackass on set. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] bedwyr@piefed.ca 3 points 3 days ago I totally forgot he's a scientologist. My knowledge of which is almost entirely from south park. permalink fedilink source parent [–] wyldrstallyns@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 4 days ago* (6 children) You wanna take a quick peek yourself? It'll likely be more efficient than waiting for someone to roll out the list. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] Midnight1938@reddthat.com 1 point 4 days ago (5 children) Okay, where do i go for that? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 5 child comments replies: [–] wyldrstallyns@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 4 days ago* (4 children) Sorry about that. You wanna take a seat? Stay awhile, and listen. 🧙🏼♂️ In the before-times, there was no "internet", and most people largely wandered about their lives, astonishingly un full of facts, ironic details, and curious bits of wonder. Just so, the ones who did carry those snippets of knowledge were often sought out for them, plus their expertise with and comprehension of said notions. These days, though? Just about anyone can look something up in a heartbeat —provided they have their anti-scam goggles and their bullshit scanner switched on. ☝🏼 Good luck! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Midnight1938@reddthat.com 3 points 4 days ago (3 children) I thought itd be more complicated than looking up “tom cruize bad things” permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] Warl0k3@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago* (1 child) Apparently no. Little surprised it worked quite as well as it did, tbh. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] Midnight1938@reddthat.com 1 point 4 days ago Exactly! permalink fedilink source parent [–] wyldrstallyns@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 point 4 days ago Might be, sure, but have you tried modifying your search terms to help filter out the ads, snake oil, agitprop, etc.? I find that using above avg reading grade words can be useful, like "scientific", "historical", "controversy", etc. FWIW, this is an extremely useful skill, and your effort will pay off for you, though you may not realize it until it has. 😁 permalink fedilink source parent
[–] whyNotSquirrel@sh.itjust.works 14 points 4 days ago (7 children) There's more than Scientology (not that it isn't enough for that, I'm just curious) ? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 7 child comments replies: [–] velma@sh.itjust.works 34 points 4 days ago His treatment of his significant others is a good example. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Hegar@fedia.io 17 points 4 days ago (5 children) He's also too rich to be a good person. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 5 child comments replies: [–] Venator@lemmy.nz 1 point 3 days ago (4 children) Exactly: a good person who makes a lot of money would give it away to a worthy cause, or start a worthy cause themselves... permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Hegar@fedia.io 4 points 3 days ago (3 children) There are changes that happen in the brain when humans gain social power (fame, wealth, status, etc.) that suppress our ability to use empathy. It's not that he should give away his money. It's that when you're that rich it's almost impossible, neurologically, to consider how your actions hurt others. No one rich or powerful can be a good, it's just how human brains work. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] Venator@lemmy.nz 2 points 3 days ago (2 children) True. Relevant Barry's Economics video that goes into a bit more detail on this idea: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=b1vFgUi4frU Relevant citations for those that prefer reading: ##Power and Brain Function: Obhi, S. S., Hogeveen, J., & Pascual-Leone, A. (2011). "Resonating with others: The effects of self-construal type on motor cortical output." Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, 23(9), 2668-2674. Hogeveen, J., Inzlicht, M., & Obhi, S. S. (2014). "Power changes how the brain responds to others." Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 143(2), 755-762. ##Wealth and Empathy Research: Piff, P. K., Stancato, D. M., Côté, S., Mendoza-Denton, R., & Keltner, D. (2012). "Higher social class predicts increased unethical behavior." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 109(11), 4086-4091. Piff, P. K., Kraus, M. W., Côté, S., Cheng, B. H., & Keltner, D. (2010). "Having less, giving more: The influence of social class on prosocial behavior." Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 99(5), 771-784. Stellar, J. E., Manzo, V. M., Kraus, M. W., & Keltner, D. (2012). "Class and compassion: Socioeconomic factors predict responses to suffering." Emotion, 12(3), 449-459. ##Social Class and Moral Beliefs: Kraus, M. W., Piff, P. K., & Keltner, D. (2011). "Social class as culture: The convergence of resources and rank in the social realm." Current Directions in Psychological Science, 20(4), 246-250. Kraus, M. W., & Keltner, D. (2013). "Social class rank, essentialism, and punitive judgment." Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 105(2), 247-261. ##Isolation and Psychological Effects: Cacioppo, J. T., & Hawkley, L. C. (2009). "Perceived social isolation and cognition." Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 13(10), 447-454. Smith, P. K., & Trope, Y. (2006). "You focus on the forest when you're in charge of the trees: Power priming and abstract information processing." Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 90(4), 578-596. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Hegar@fedia.io 2 points 3 days ago Omfg i've felt like the only person taking seriously the fact that it's inevitable that the rich will commit trump-epstein style crimes. Thanks for sharing that! permalink fedilink source parent [–] Venator@lemmy.nz 1 point 3 days ago That said, as always there are some outliers: Chuck Feeney: gave away his entire $8 billion fortune Andrew Carnegie: donated roughly 90% of his wealth George Soros: donated roughly 76% of his wealth permalink fedilink source parent
[–] velma@sh.itjust.works 34 points 4 days ago His treatment of his significant others is a good example. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Hegar@fedia.io 17 points 4 days ago (5 children) He's also too rich to be a good person. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 5 child comments replies: [–] Venator@lemmy.nz 1 point 3 days ago (4 children) Exactly: a good person who makes a lot of money would give it away to a worthy cause, or start a worthy cause themselves... permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Hegar@fedia.io 4 points 3 days ago (3 children) There are changes that happen in the brain when humans gain social power (fame, wealth, status, etc.) that suppress our ability to use empathy. It's not that he should give away his money. It's that when you're that rich it's almost impossible, neurologically, to consider how your actions hurt others. No one rich or powerful can be a good, it's just how human brains work. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] Venator@lemmy.nz 2 points 3 days ago (2 children) True. Relevant Barry's Economics video that goes into a bit more detail on this idea: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=b1vFgUi4frU Relevant citations for those that prefer reading: ##Power and Brain Function: Obhi, S. S., Hogeveen, J., & Pascual-Leone, A. (2011). "Resonating with others: The effects of self-construal type on motor cortical output." Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, 23(9), 2668-2674. Hogeveen, J., Inzlicht, M., & Obhi, S. S. (2014). "Power changes how the brain responds to others." Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 143(2), 755-762. ##Wealth and Empathy Research: Piff, P. K., Stancato, D. M., Côté, S., Mendoza-Denton, R., & Keltner, D. (2012). "Higher social class predicts increased unethical behavior." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 109(11), 4086-4091. Piff, P. K., Kraus, M. W., Côté, S., Cheng, B. H., & Keltner, D. (2010). "Having less, giving more: The influence of social class on prosocial behavior." Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 99(5), 771-784. Stellar, J. E., Manzo, V. M., Kraus, M. W., & Keltner, D. (2012). "Class and compassion: Socioeconomic factors predict responses to suffering." Emotion, 12(3), 449-459. ##Social Class and Moral Beliefs: Kraus, M. W., Piff, P. K., & Keltner, D. (2011). "Social class as culture: The convergence of resources and rank in the social realm." Current Directions in Psychological Science, 20(4), 246-250. Kraus, M. W., & Keltner, D. (2013). "Social class rank, essentialism, and punitive judgment." Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 105(2), 247-261. ##Isolation and Psychological Effects: Cacioppo, J. T., & Hawkley, L. C. (2009). "Perceived social isolation and cognition." Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 13(10), 447-454. Smith, P. K., & Trope, Y. (2006). "You focus on the forest when you're in charge of the trees: Power priming and abstract information processing." Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 90(4), 578-596. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Hegar@fedia.io 2 points 3 days ago Omfg i've felt like the only person taking seriously the fact that it's inevitable that the rich will commit trump-epstein style crimes. Thanks for sharing that! permalink fedilink source parent [–] Venator@lemmy.nz 1 point 3 days ago That said, as always there are some outliers: Chuck Feeney: gave away his entire $8 billion fortune Andrew Carnegie: donated roughly 90% of his wealth George Soros: donated roughly 76% of his wealth permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Venator@lemmy.nz 1 point 3 days ago (4 children) Exactly: a good person who makes a lot of money would give it away to a worthy cause, or start a worthy cause themselves... permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Hegar@fedia.io 4 points 3 days ago (3 children) There are changes that happen in the brain when humans gain social power (fame, wealth, status, etc.) that suppress our ability to use empathy. It's not that he should give away his money. It's that when you're that rich it's almost impossible, neurologically, to consider how your actions hurt others. No one rich or powerful can be a good, it's just how human brains work. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] Venator@lemmy.nz 2 points 3 days ago (2 children) True. Relevant Barry's Economics video that goes into a bit more detail on this idea: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=b1vFgUi4frU Relevant citations for those that prefer reading: ##Power and Brain Function: Obhi, S. S., Hogeveen, J., & Pascual-Leone, A. (2011). "Resonating with others: The effects of self-construal type on motor cortical output." Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, 23(9), 2668-2674. Hogeveen, J., Inzlicht, M., & Obhi, S. S. (2014). "Power changes how the brain responds to others." Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 143(2), 755-762. ##Wealth and Empathy Research: Piff, P. K., Stancato, D. M., Côté, S., Mendoza-Denton, R., & Keltner, D. (2012). "Higher social class predicts increased unethical behavior." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 109(11), 4086-4091. Piff, P. K., Kraus, M. W., Côté, S., Cheng, B. H., & Keltner, D. (2010). "Having less, giving more: The influence of social class on prosocial behavior." Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 99(5), 771-784. Stellar, J. E., Manzo, V. M., Kraus, M. W., & Keltner, D. (2012). "Class and compassion: Socioeconomic factors predict responses to suffering." Emotion, 12(3), 449-459. ##Social Class and Moral Beliefs: Kraus, M. W., Piff, P. K., & Keltner, D. (2011). "Social class as culture: The convergence of resources and rank in the social realm." Current Directions in Psychological Science, 20(4), 246-250. Kraus, M. W., & Keltner, D. (2013). "Social class rank, essentialism, and punitive judgment." Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 105(2), 247-261. ##Isolation and Psychological Effects: Cacioppo, J. T., & Hawkley, L. C. (2009). "Perceived social isolation and cognition." Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 13(10), 447-454. Smith, P. K., & Trope, Y. (2006). "You focus on the forest when you're in charge of the trees: Power priming and abstract information processing." Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 90(4), 578-596. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Hegar@fedia.io 2 points 3 days ago Omfg i've felt like the only person taking seriously the fact that it's inevitable that the rich will commit trump-epstein style crimes. Thanks for sharing that! permalink fedilink source parent [–] Venator@lemmy.nz 1 point 3 days ago That said, as always there are some outliers: Chuck Feeney: gave away his entire $8 billion fortune Andrew Carnegie: donated roughly 90% of his wealth George Soros: donated roughly 76% of his wealth permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Hegar@fedia.io 4 points 3 days ago (3 children) There are changes that happen in the brain when humans gain social power (fame, wealth, status, etc.) that suppress our ability to use empathy. It's not that he should give away his money. It's that when you're that rich it's almost impossible, neurologically, to consider how your actions hurt others. No one rich or powerful can be a good, it's just how human brains work. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] Venator@lemmy.nz 2 points 3 days ago (2 children) True. Relevant Barry's Economics video that goes into a bit more detail on this idea: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=b1vFgUi4frU Relevant citations for those that prefer reading: ##Power and Brain Function: Obhi, S. S., Hogeveen, J., & Pascual-Leone, A. (2011). "Resonating with others: The effects of self-construal type on motor cortical output." Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, 23(9), 2668-2674. Hogeveen, J., Inzlicht, M., & Obhi, S. S. (2014). "Power changes how the brain responds to others." Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 143(2), 755-762. ##Wealth and Empathy Research: Piff, P. K., Stancato, D. M., Côté, S., Mendoza-Denton, R., & Keltner, D. (2012). "Higher social class predicts increased unethical behavior." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 109(11), 4086-4091. Piff, P. K., Kraus, M. W., Côté, S., Cheng, B. H., & Keltner, D. (2010). "Having less, giving more: The influence of social class on prosocial behavior." Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 99(5), 771-784. Stellar, J. E., Manzo, V. M., Kraus, M. W., & Keltner, D. (2012). "Class and compassion: Socioeconomic factors predict responses to suffering." Emotion, 12(3), 449-459. ##Social Class and Moral Beliefs: Kraus, M. W., Piff, P. K., & Keltner, D. (2011). "Social class as culture: The convergence of resources and rank in the social realm." Current Directions in Psychological Science, 20(4), 246-250. Kraus, M. W., & Keltner, D. (2013). "Social class rank, essentialism, and punitive judgment." Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 105(2), 247-261. ##Isolation and Psychological Effects: Cacioppo, J. T., & Hawkley, L. C. (2009). "Perceived social isolation and cognition." Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 13(10), 447-454. Smith, P. K., & Trope, Y. (2006). "You focus on the forest when you're in charge of the trees: Power priming and abstract information processing." Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 90(4), 578-596. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Hegar@fedia.io 2 points 3 days ago Omfg i've felt like the only person taking seriously the fact that it's inevitable that the rich will commit trump-epstein style crimes. Thanks for sharing that! permalink fedilink source parent [–] Venator@lemmy.nz 1 point 3 days ago That said, as always there are some outliers: Chuck Feeney: gave away his entire $8 billion fortune Andrew Carnegie: donated roughly 90% of his wealth George Soros: donated roughly 76% of his wealth permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Venator@lemmy.nz 2 points 3 days ago (2 children) True. Relevant Barry's Economics video that goes into a bit more detail on this idea: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=b1vFgUi4frU Relevant citations for those that prefer reading: ##Power and Brain Function: Obhi, S. S., Hogeveen, J., & Pascual-Leone, A. (2011). "Resonating with others: The effects of self-construal type on motor cortical output." Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, 23(9), 2668-2674. Hogeveen, J., Inzlicht, M., & Obhi, S. S. (2014). "Power changes how the brain responds to others." Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 143(2), 755-762. ##Wealth and Empathy Research: Piff, P. K., Stancato, D. M., Côté, S., Mendoza-Denton, R., & Keltner, D. (2012). "Higher social class predicts increased unethical behavior." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 109(11), 4086-4091. Piff, P. K., Kraus, M. W., Côté, S., Cheng, B. H., & Keltner, D. (2010). "Having less, giving more: The influence of social class on prosocial behavior." Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 99(5), 771-784. Stellar, J. E., Manzo, V. M., Kraus, M. W., & Keltner, D. (2012). "Class and compassion: Socioeconomic factors predict responses to suffering." Emotion, 12(3), 449-459. ##Social Class and Moral Beliefs: Kraus, M. W., Piff, P. K., & Keltner, D. (2011). "Social class as culture: The convergence of resources and rank in the social realm." Current Directions in Psychological Science, 20(4), 246-250. Kraus, M. W., & Keltner, D. (2013). "Social class rank, essentialism, and punitive judgment." Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 105(2), 247-261. ##Isolation and Psychological Effects: Cacioppo, J. T., & Hawkley, L. C. (2009). "Perceived social isolation and cognition." Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 13(10), 447-454. Smith, P. K., & Trope, Y. (2006). "You focus on the forest when you're in charge of the trees: Power priming and abstract information processing." Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 90(4), 578-596. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Hegar@fedia.io 2 points 3 days ago Omfg i've felt like the only person taking seriously the fact that it's inevitable that the rich will commit trump-epstein style crimes. Thanks for sharing that! permalink fedilink source parent [–] Venator@lemmy.nz 1 point 3 days ago That said, as always there are some outliers: Chuck Feeney: gave away his entire $8 billion fortune Andrew Carnegie: donated roughly 90% of his wealth George Soros: donated roughly 76% of his wealth permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Hegar@fedia.io 2 points 3 days ago Omfg i've felt like the only person taking seriously the fact that it's inevitable that the rich will commit trump-epstein style crimes. Thanks for sharing that! permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Venator@lemmy.nz 1 point 3 days ago That said, as always there are some outliers: Chuck Feeney: gave away his entire $8 billion fortune Andrew Carnegie: donated roughly 90% of his wealth George Soros: donated roughly 76% of his wealth permalink fedilink source parent
[–] bedwyr@piefed.ca 4 points 4 days ago (9 children) Why fuck tom cruise? I never liked him to be clear. But how does he suck more than normal hollywood zionist cuckolds? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 9 child comments replies: [–] southsamurai@sh.itjust.works 13 points 4 days ago (1 child) Generally via a combination of Scientology devotion and his rep for being an absolute jackass on set. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] bedwyr@piefed.ca 3 points 3 days ago I totally forgot he's a scientologist. My knowledge of which is almost entirely from south park. permalink fedilink source parent [–] wyldrstallyns@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 4 days ago* (6 children) You wanna take a quick peek yourself? It'll likely be more efficient than waiting for someone to roll out the list. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] Midnight1938@reddthat.com 1 point 4 days ago (5 children) Okay, where do i go for that? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 5 child comments replies: [–] wyldrstallyns@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 4 days ago* (4 children) Sorry about that. You wanna take a seat? Stay awhile, and listen. 🧙🏼♂️ In the before-times, there was no "internet", and most people largely wandered about their lives, astonishingly un full of facts, ironic details, and curious bits of wonder. Just so, the ones who did carry those snippets of knowledge were often sought out for them, plus their expertise with and comprehension of said notions. These days, though? Just about anyone can look something up in a heartbeat —provided they have their anti-scam goggles and their bullshit scanner switched on. ☝🏼 Good luck! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Midnight1938@reddthat.com 3 points 4 days ago (3 children) I thought itd be more complicated than looking up “tom cruize bad things” permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] Warl0k3@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago* (1 child) Apparently no. Little surprised it worked quite as well as it did, tbh. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] Midnight1938@reddthat.com 1 point 4 days ago Exactly! permalink fedilink source parent [–] wyldrstallyns@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 point 4 days ago Might be, sure, but have you tried modifying your search terms to help filter out the ads, snake oil, agitprop, etc.? I find that using above avg reading grade words can be useful, like "scientific", "historical", "controversy", etc. FWIW, this is an extremely useful skill, and your effort will pay off for you, though you may not realize it until it has. 😁 permalink fedilink source parent
[–] southsamurai@sh.itjust.works 13 points 4 days ago (1 child) Generally via a combination of Scientology devotion and his rep for being an absolute jackass on set. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] bedwyr@piefed.ca 3 points 3 days ago I totally forgot he's a scientologist. My knowledge of which is almost entirely from south park. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] bedwyr@piefed.ca 3 points 3 days ago I totally forgot he's a scientologist. My knowledge of which is almost entirely from south park. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] wyldrstallyns@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 4 days ago* (6 children) You wanna take a quick peek yourself? It'll likely be more efficient than waiting for someone to roll out the list. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] Midnight1938@reddthat.com 1 point 4 days ago (5 children) Okay, where do i go for that? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 5 child comments replies: [–] wyldrstallyns@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 4 days ago* (4 children) Sorry about that. You wanna take a seat? Stay awhile, and listen. 🧙🏼♂️ In the before-times, there was no "internet", and most people largely wandered about their lives, astonishingly un full of facts, ironic details, and curious bits of wonder. Just so, the ones who did carry those snippets of knowledge were often sought out for them, plus their expertise with and comprehension of said notions. These days, though? Just about anyone can look something up in a heartbeat —provided they have their anti-scam goggles and their bullshit scanner switched on. ☝🏼 Good luck! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Midnight1938@reddthat.com 3 points 4 days ago (3 children) I thought itd be more complicated than looking up “tom cruize bad things” permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] Warl0k3@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago* (1 child) Apparently no. Little surprised it worked quite as well as it did, tbh. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] Midnight1938@reddthat.com 1 point 4 days ago Exactly! permalink fedilink source parent [–] wyldrstallyns@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 point 4 days ago Might be, sure, but have you tried modifying your search terms to help filter out the ads, snake oil, agitprop, etc.? I find that using above avg reading grade words can be useful, like "scientific", "historical", "controversy", etc. FWIW, this is an extremely useful skill, and your effort will pay off for you, though you may not realize it until it has. 😁 permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Midnight1938@reddthat.com 1 point 4 days ago (5 children) Okay, where do i go for that? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 5 child comments replies: [–] wyldrstallyns@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 4 days ago* (4 children) Sorry about that. You wanna take a seat? Stay awhile, and listen. 🧙🏼♂️ In the before-times, there was no "internet", and most people largely wandered about their lives, astonishingly un full of facts, ironic details, and curious bits of wonder. Just so, the ones who did carry those snippets of knowledge were often sought out for them, plus their expertise with and comprehension of said notions. These days, though? Just about anyone can look something up in a heartbeat —provided they have their anti-scam goggles and their bullshit scanner switched on. ☝🏼 Good luck! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Midnight1938@reddthat.com 3 points 4 days ago (3 children) I thought itd be more complicated than looking up “tom cruize bad things” permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] Warl0k3@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago* (1 child) Apparently no. Little surprised it worked quite as well as it did, tbh. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] Midnight1938@reddthat.com 1 point 4 days ago Exactly! permalink fedilink source parent [–] wyldrstallyns@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 point 4 days ago Might be, sure, but have you tried modifying your search terms to help filter out the ads, snake oil, agitprop, etc.? I find that using above avg reading grade words can be useful, like "scientific", "historical", "controversy", etc. FWIW, this is an extremely useful skill, and your effort will pay off for you, though you may not realize it until it has. 😁 permalink fedilink source parent
[–] wyldrstallyns@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 4 days ago* (4 children) Sorry about that. You wanna take a seat? Stay awhile, and listen. 🧙🏼♂️ In the before-times, there was no "internet", and most people largely wandered about their lives, astonishingly un full of facts, ironic details, and curious bits of wonder. Just so, the ones who did carry those snippets of knowledge were often sought out for them, plus their expertise with and comprehension of said notions. These days, though? Just about anyone can look something up in a heartbeat —provided they have their anti-scam goggles and their bullshit scanner switched on. ☝🏼 Good luck! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Midnight1938@reddthat.com 3 points 4 days ago (3 children) I thought itd be more complicated than looking up “tom cruize bad things” permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] Warl0k3@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago* (1 child) Apparently no. Little surprised it worked quite as well as it did, tbh. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] Midnight1938@reddthat.com 1 point 4 days ago Exactly! permalink fedilink source parent [–] wyldrstallyns@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 point 4 days ago Might be, sure, but have you tried modifying your search terms to help filter out the ads, snake oil, agitprop, etc.? I find that using above avg reading grade words can be useful, like "scientific", "historical", "controversy", etc. FWIW, this is an extremely useful skill, and your effort will pay off for you, though you may not realize it until it has. 😁 permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Midnight1938@reddthat.com 3 points 4 days ago (3 children) I thought itd be more complicated than looking up “tom cruize bad things” permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] Warl0k3@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago* (1 child) Apparently no. Little surprised it worked quite as well as it did, tbh. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] Midnight1938@reddthat.com 1 point 4 days ago Exactly! permalink fedilink source parent [–] wyldrstallyns@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 point 4 days ago Might be, sure, but have you tried modifying your search terms to help filter out the ads, snake oil, agitprop, etc.? I find that using above avg reading grade words can be useful, like "scientific", "historical", "controversy", etc. FWIW, this is an extremely useful skill, and your effort will pay off for you, though you may not realize it until it has. 😁 permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Warl0k3@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago* (1 child) Apparently no. Little surprised it worked quite as well as it did, tbh. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] Midnight1938@reddthat.com 1 point 4 days ago Exactly! permalink fedilink source parent
[–] wyldrstallyns@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 point 4 days ago Might be, sure, but have you tried modifying your search terms to help filter out the ads, snake oil, agitprop, etc.? I find that using above avg reading grade words can be useful, like "scientific", "historical", "controversy", etc. FWIW, this is an extremely useful skill, and your effort will pay off for you, though you may not realize it until it has. 😁 permalink fedilink source parent