Quote (PlaaD @ Dec 15 2016 03:20pm)
Probably stuff like where the light goes when you close the fridge, why humans can't breath underwater but fish can and stuff like that.
While I'm sure he does appreciate your advice Plaad,, I have to wonder at the reason for your pity. In all aspects of my life I am progressive and successful, as demonstrated by my excellent grades at the post secondary which i attend, my growing base of knowledge in the variety of interests which I pursue, my physique, and my open, engaging, and friendly personality. I realize that, perhaps, these are the the "thigns that dont matter" which you alluded to, but I must point out that personal achievement is the foundation of self-respect and self-respect is an inexcisable precursor to gaining the respect of others. You see constance, by dismissing points of pride and achievement as superficial and egotistical, you fail to recognize the fact that they are a crucial component to the self-actualization which so many young intellectuals praise and glorify. It is true that, on the scale of an entire life, these things may be trivial and superficial, they are a few, though not all, of the building blocks for achieving the lofty ambitions we call "dreams". I must also note that, considering that each mans mind is a closed system which is perfectly isolated form every other mind, it is beyond pretentious and erroneous in the absolute to decry or criticize another mans path through life. I agree, it is important to ask "Am I on the right track?", because, of course, not all lead to the happiness we inarguably seek, but that is question for a man to ask himself and himself only. All of this being said, I must close this argument by stating that I repudiate your pity and feel none for you, and suggest to you that perhaps the power of criticism with which you so quickly appraised my track through life would be better used as an introspective tool, rather than an extrovertive defense mechanism.