Recent content by Z_Z

I don't believe you can get everybody to work. Many are physically or mentally unable to do so, hence developed economies have welfare systems which is essential, but this also creates a free-rider effect This isn't even a little bit true. Trade is not a zero-sum game. It is beneficial to both...

Lots of acquaintances, not many friends

I don't live in America, but I am pretty sure that none of this is true. There is no laws against bibles or praying.

No question it exists. People have a relationship value, and most of the time people seek a similar value to themselves. People get defensive about it (as they no doubt will deny it here) but they shouldn't, because there is nothing wrong with it. I've witnessed it myself. Going from dirt...

Normally twice a year. Depends how far and how long, but I use all my annual leave on traveling. Japan on Thursday!

If your goal is ending poverty, then money is essential. If we were to produce everything we consume ourselves, we would be much poorer. Think how hard it would be to build your own house, grow your own food, sew your own clothes and build your own things, you would have much less. Money lets...

In highschool doing metalwork. I just welded 2 pieces of metal together and then tried to pick it up with my hands*. Pretty much melted my skin. Looks more like a deep cut than a burn until it blistered over. *lol. the reason I picked it up was to take it over to the water sink to cool it down...

What you are describing is effectively just welfare in the form of 'food stamps' or sometimes called 'essentials cards' or whatever. It already exists in many communities. It is just a welfare payment that can only be used on rent/food/bills You ask "is there enough money for everyone?". Well...

I used to play texas hold em online when I had the time. Don't really have many chances to waste 4-5 hours on playing through a tournament anymore. I enjoy the game, was never really into the gambling side of it. Play micro limits

Have about 10k. Going on holiday in 2 weeks, guess that is where most will go.

Gender roles have largely been broken for our generation. I don't relaly think many people are in touch with what it means to be masculine or feminine. A lot of people try and find identity by trying to fit a stereotype of what a man or woman is. But this is quite different. ^^^ this sounds...

I make a lot and spend a lot. Not really interested in buying things. I don't have many possessions. But I spend a lot on good food, rent in an expensive area, good car, travel very frequently

Do microscopic bacteria have a purpose to be born? They aren't even aware of their own existence. How are we, as living things who will come and go on this planet any different?

I do all the time. But it is subtle and without intent. It is just how I feel most natural/comfortable talking with women.

I'm pretty good. I work as an engineer. This is like saying a swimmer shouldn't lift weights because lifting weights and swimming is totally different. Of course most people will not use math in their day to day life, even working as an engineer I rarely need to use pure math. But being...