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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. A showerthought should offer a unique perspective on an ordinary part of life.

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If you ask someone "why?" enough about a subject you don't agree on, eventually both of you will come to a conclusion (self.showerthoughts)

submitted 1 year ago by DominicHillsun to c/showerthoughts

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Many hold strong beliefs and opinions, however not many know the roots of their belief. If a person agrees to explore it, both of you will learn something new and fascinating. The problem is finding someone who wants to think and ask the questions. This goes for both. Many want to "convince" someone, but how much do you truly know about the thing you're trying to prove?

This also comes back to the "why?" game so many kids play. Parents get annoyed by it, but are they really annoyed at the game or their lack of knowledge depth? Play the game, find out how deep you lake of knowledge goes

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[–] Vengefu1Tuna 30 points 1 year ago (3 children)

This also comes back to the "why?" game so many kids play. Parents get annoyed by it, but are they really annoyed at the game or their lack of knowledge depth?

I used to think this as well, until I had a three-year-old. One day she yelled under the bathroom door, "WHY ARE YOU POOPING??" I've realized that young kids may ask "why" more often to annoy and test social boundaries instead of actually trying to learn something. When she does ask "why" in order to learn, it's fun explaining and teaching her. But it's not as often as I thought it would be.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Well, why were you pooping?

[–] cedarmesa 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

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[–] DominicHillsun 8 points 1 year ago

Ah, I see :D I guess it is important not to miss those actual sparks of curiousity though

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Sounds like being grilled on reddit.