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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 most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

Here are some examples to inspire your own showerthoughts:

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Meaning is not carried by the words, it's carried by your mind. We assume that we assign the same meanings, but that's a big assumption.

These online conversations, composed of words and only words, are arguably 99% us just talking to ourselves. Maybe even 100%.

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[–] Krauerking@lemy.lol 2 points 1 day ago

Yeah, words have meaning to the person saying them, but aren't guaranteed to have the same for the receiver.

Its why we try so hard to share a reality and define things.
And we have faith that we are on the same side of understanding.
Its also why the world is fucked up right now, no faith, we need to know, and we quiz and push to narrow our world to just those we can be sure of.

Do you really think its worth it to only talk to yourself? Or do you figure out how to share how you feel and what you see in the world with others?