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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 best ones are thoughts that many people can relate to and they find something funny or interesting in regular stuff.

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Sorry fam, I can buy you maybe 5 minutes. Make 'em count.

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[โ€“] Anticorp 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Kinda... I've been re-reading The First Law series.

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

I'm reading Le Carre's "The Spy who came in from the Cold." The protagonist briefly reflects on torture and his own inability to resist it. The antagonist later says something to the effect of, 'We believe you think you've told us everything, but we want to make sure we get what your subconscious isn't telling us.' A creepy thought about the perspective of a torturer. Admittedly, this book was written by an ex-spy in the sixties, and the mindset about torture has shifted. Just found it interesting and maybe relevant