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Showerthoughts

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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

Here are some examples to inspire your own showerthoughts:

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  1. All posts must be showerthoughts
  2. The entire showerthought must be in the title
  3. No politics
    • If your topic is in a grey area, please phrase it to emphasize the fascinating aspects, not the dramatic aspects. You can do this by avoiding overly politicized terms such as "capitalism" and "communism". If you must make comparisons, you can say something is different without saying something is better/worse.
    • A good place for politics is c/politicaldiscussion
  4. Posts must be original/unique
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[–] Return_of_Chippy@lemmy.world 5 points 45 minutes ago (2 children)

All experts agree on all things which is why it's so easy to know what's correct and incorrect.

[–] Photonic@lemmy.world 3 points 39 minutes ago (1 children)
[–] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 3 points 22 minutes ago (1 children)

In those cases, I'm the tiebreaker.

[–] Photonic@lemmy.world 2 points 19 minutes ago

Nonsense, they don’t even wear ties! They’re scientists, not hedge fund managers!

[–] DandomRude@lemmy.world 0 points 7 minutes ago

Experts undoubtedly agree on many points. The fact that they have differing opinions—and indeed should have them—is part of their craft, something on which they are in complete agreement, regardless of the field in question.

Here's an example: A craftsman knows what a nail is, but how, when, and whether it should be hammered in is a matter of judgment.

[–] foggy@lemmy.world 6 points 55 minutes ago (1 children)
[–] Gullible@sh.itjust.works 5 points 35 minutes ago

Quick match pits some number of players of random experience and playtime against one another. You’re just as likely to find someone who has memorized the full playbook as a newborn who fiddled with the controller.

OP is upset that this random mishmash of people didn’t listen to him, and is attempting to extend the premise society-wide. And it sorta works