sundowner

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LPT: Stop engaging with online content that makes you angry! The algorithms are keeping you angry, turning you into a zealot, and you aren't actually informed! in c/lifeprotips
[–] sundowner 3 points 2 years ago

I think it’s a global phenomenon. Part of it might be feeling the need to be angry on behalf of other people or causes - rather than about something you have directly experienced. Lots of psychology to unpack.

Can you suggest me books in the style of Terry Pratchett or Douglas Adams? in c/books
[–] sundowner 3 points 2 years ago

Haven’t read the Myth Adventures - will go and have a look now! Underrated author.

Can you suggest me books in the style of Terry Pratchett or Douglas Adams? in c/books
[–] sundowner 5 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Phule’s series might tickle your fancy:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/505064.Phule_s_Company

LPT: Stop engaging with online content that makes you angry! The algorithms are keeping you angry, turning you into a zealot, and you aren't actually informed! in c/lifeprotips
[–] sundowner 23 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Arguing with people online is a very tempting rage trap. Good tip.

what book or books have you read that were so good that you didn’t want to put it down? in c/[email protected]
[–] sundowner 2 points 2 years ago

Yes another great book that seems so bizarre when you read the summary but is just so well written and believable!

what book or books have you read that were so good that you didn’t want to put it down? in c/[email protected]
[–] sundowner 2 points 2 years ago

It’s so intricate and intimate - I just disappeared into the book and isn’t that what we need sometimes?

what book or books have you read that were so good that you didn’t want to put it down? in c/[email protected]
[–] sundowner 4 points 2 years ago (5 children)

Imajica by Clive Barker.

What's your favorite memory from the early internet? in c/[email protected]
[–] sundowner 4 points 2 years ago

Phoenix - before it became Firefox. IRC and then early days of IM. Zork. The Pawn. The 56k modem sound. Compuserve nodes. Lots of great memories.