My guess on why the variance in trust levels is culture.
I would note that more of the nations in the least trust have experienced communist rule. All of the folks I know from former east block nations have much lower levels of trust in people not to mention governments.
Many that trust are nordic countries which I have heard have a tighter community/cultural history than say the US.
Wow, thanks for surfacing my parenting post and more importantly, highlighting the bit that you resonated with.
I may be playing the victim card here but heck. Part of what angers me in my parenting journey is how the narrative in Singapore has always been about the financial costs of raising kids. We had a parenting campaign whose slogan was “Have three or more, if you can afford it”. I welcome the baby bonuses and free vaccinations and other monetary incentives - but I feel sick that the non-monetary costs are hardly discussed. It’s such a simplistic and reductionist approach of framing things. You highlighting that part made me feel that my pains are acknowledged. I don’t even need to feel accepted. That’s why I barely flinched when 1-2 Stackers basically asked me to man up in the kindest way they could haha. Because I felt heard.
I want to share something that none of the Stackers talked about but really helped me tremendously. It happened last December when I was watching a Japanese celebrity undergoing a fortune-telling session. The celebrity asked the fortune-teller if he should get married. The fortune-teller said that regardless of whether he got married or not, he would regret it because he hates feeling trapped. A case of darn if you do, darner if you don’t.
I just felt so relieved hearing those words because basically that’s it: I hate feeling trapped. Then I came across this fabulous quotation by Soren Kierkegaard 1813–55:
My honest opinion and my friendly advice is this: do it or do not do it—you will regret both.
I won’t call it an epiphany but this bolt of realisation just made all the mental clutter and swirling feelings settle down like sentiments on the rock bed.
I regret becoming a father. But I also know that I will regret not becoming a father.
I think this quotation helps me because it makes me realise that there are assorted costs related to either choice. Life is complicated as such.
I hope this helps you when you come to that stage in life.
Nonetheless, I’m so glad I posted that post because I apply these pieces of advice put forth by Stackers in my life these days:
Trim the fat. Make him love reading. Tell yourself “I get to do it” rather than “I have to do it”. Remember your wife is as burnt out as you are. Building a family is long-lasting; working as a corporate rat is temporary. Keep in mind the low time-preference. Do things to enjoy your kids. The storm will pass.
I have tried many, but in the end just gave up, people will come to it on their own. There's something about it here https://stacker.news/items/61520
What I do now is try to spike curiosity on people so they will study and try to find out more about it. For example people trying to send money abroad, I show them the best way is through BTC and offer to show them how, or even do it myself, so they know that it actually works. Splitting bills and paying my part in BTC is also a good one. And asking as much as possible if it's possible to pay with BTC and when I need to be paid, clarify I prefer BTC. I believe NgU technology is what will make most of the job of onboarding.
What's the point of this software? I'm ve downloaded it, run it, finished initial wizard and then kinda stuck - what to do next? What's the added value? For which tasks should I use it?
Do you think plastic usage is a problem for your own health?
Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Plastics contain and leach hazardous chemicals, including endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), which can interfere with the body's hormone systems and cause cancers, diabetes, reproductive disorders, and neurological impairments in developing fetuses and children.
In which situations is plastic most difficult for you to avoid?
Off the top of my head, probably food packaging and clothing
Do you think there is a realistic path to eliminating our dependence on plastics?
Yes, I think it's possible but do I think it will happen? Probably not. It would take people to understand the threat, care about it, remember it (I think we as ppl generally do care and have good intentions but forget quickly and get on with life as normal). I doubt it happen because of that.
Will there be more or less plastic usage on a Bitcoin standard?
Quite likely, if it involves things like trading and buying naturally produced goods, clothing and items directly from Farmer's markets and the like. And if bitcoiners are more aware of the issues, which I think a lot are or at least have the potential.
My guess on why the variance in trust levels is culture.
I would note that more of the nations in the least trust have experienced communist rule. All of the folks I know from former east block nations have much lower levels of trust in people not to mention governments.
Many that trust are nordic countries which I have heard have a tighter community/cultural history than say the US.
The US has a rebellious streak.
Wow, thanks for surfacing my parenting post and more importantly, highlighting the bit that you resonated with.
I may be playing the victim card here but heck. Part of what angers me in my parenting journey is how the narrative in Singapore has always been about the financial costs of raising kids. We had a parenting campaign whose slogan was “Have three or more, if you can afford it”. I welcome the baby bonuses and free vaccinations and other monetary incentives - but I feel sick that the non-monetary costs are hardly discussed. It’s such a simplistic and reductionist approach of framing things. You highlighting that part made me feel that my pains are acknowledged. I don’t even need to feel accepted. That’s why I barely flinched when 1-2 Stackers basically asked me to man up in the kindest way they could haha. Because I felt heard.
I want to share something that none of the Stackers talked about but really helped me tremendously. It happened last December when I was watching a Japanese celebrity undergoing a fortune-telling session. The celebrity asked the fortune-teller if he should get married. The fortune-teller said that regardless of whether he got married or not, he would regret it because he hates feeling trapped. A case of darn if you do, darner if you don’t.
I just felt so relieved hearing those words because basically that’s it: I hate feeling trapped. Then I came across this fabulous quotation by Soren Kierkegaard 1813–55:
My honest opinion and my friendly advice is this: do it or do not do it—you will regret both.
I won’t call it an epiphany but this bolt of realisation just made all the mental clutter and swirling feelings settle down like sentiments on the rock bed.
I regret becoming a father.
But I also know that I will regret not becoming a father.
I think this quotation helps me because it makes me realise that there are assorted costs related to either choice. Life is complicated as such.
I hope this helps you when you come to that stage in life.
Nonetheless, I’m so glad I posted that post because I apply these pieces of advice put forth by Stackers in my life these days:
Trim the fat. Make him love reading. Tell yourself “I get to do it” rather than “I have to do it”. Remember your wife is as burnt out as you are. Building a family is long-lasting; working as a corporate rat is temporary. Keep in mind the low time-preference. Do things to enjoy your kids. The storm will pass.
I tell myself this every day ☝️😃
https://ln.cash/
Have still never heard a good explanation as to why it's 2% at all
Please consider reading the FAQ: https://stacker.news/faq
I have tried many, but in the end just gave up, people will come to it on their own. There's something about it here https://stacker.news/items/61520
What I do now is try to spike curiosity on people so they will study and try to find out more about it. For example people trying to send money abroad, I show them the best way is through BTC and offer to show them how, or even do it myself, so they know that it actually works. Splitting bills and paying my part in BTC is also a good one. And asking as much as possible if it's possible to pay with BTC and when I need to be paid, clarify I prefer BTC.
I believe NgU technology is what will make most of the job of onboarding.
Their typical responses are (I'll paraphrase):
So I'd say I get several consistent responses when engaging with devs, usually falling into one of the many above.
We either get covenants or only rich people can do self custodial bitcoin
Tested out the Nostr cross posting feature here on SN this week. Its very cool.
https://i.ibb.co/mCky8KN/NIMBC.png
Oh crap, I knew I should have stayed silent lol but I guess I need to get out of my comfort zone
https://i.imgflip.com/1oldd8.jpg
What's the point of this software? I'm ve downloaded it, run it, finished initial wizard and then kinda stuck - what to do next? What's the added value? For which tasks should I use it?
Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Plastics contain and leach hazardous chemicals, including endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), which can interfere with the body's hormone systems and cause cancers, diabetes, reproductive disorders, and neurological impairments in developing fetuses and children.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/bdr2.1778
https://www.endocrine.org/topics/edc/plastics-edcs-and-health
Off the top of my head, probably food packaging and clothing
Yes, I think it's possible but do I think it will happen? Probably not. It would take people to understand the threat, care about it, remember it (I think we as ppl generally do care and have good intentions but forget quickly and get on with life as normal). I doubt it happen because of that.
Quite likely, if it involves things like trading and buying naturally produced goods, clothing and items directly from Farmer's markets and the like. And if bitcoiners are more aware of the issues, which I think a lot are or at least have the potential.
Bought wakame grown in Ireland from eichenhain.com, 0 sats in fees, perfect experience lol.