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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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    • 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.
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you know the one.

same goes for prayers too...

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[–] FRYD@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Something not happening isn’t proof that it doesn’t happen or can’t happen. If anything it’s only proof that if that thing could happen, we don’t yet understand how.

Would you apply this rationale to things besides magic and religion? Do you generally believe that if something doesn’t happen the way you expect it, when you expect it, then it can never happen?

[–] surewhynotlem@lemmy.world -1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Ok, let me rephrase for OP.

Magic might exist.

YOUR specific definition of magic doesn't exist.

[–] FRYD@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I don’t believe in magic or religion lol. I just prefer to be open minded, respectful, and logically consistent. You should try it.

[–] surewhynotlem@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

I don't understand the need to respect other people's fantasies. Can you explain why that's important? And not, say, akin to respecting an adult that still believes in Santa?