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[–] randomsnark@lemmy.ml 20 points 2 years ago

Another commenter pointed out that if you induce this through repetition it's called semantic satiation, but the more general case is known as jamais vu. It sounds like yours isn't caused by semantic satiation. Brains are weird and often do things like this for completely benign reasons or no reason at all. Having said that, Doctor Google (who we all know not to trust) suggests causes can include epilepsy or migraine.

In any case, it might be worth looking into, if it's something that's causing difficulties for you. In general if it's some specific medical cause a neurologist would be the relevant specialist but your primary care physician or general practitioner would be your first port of call and might be able to recommend further course of action.

[–] randomsnark@lemmy.ml 11 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Remove your seven least favorite entries from each column, then you can generate an insult by rolling 3d20

[–] randomsnark@lemmy.ml 10 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?

[–] randomsnark@lemmy.ml 12 points 2 years ago (1 children)

But... you're the one that brought up how long they've been around for.

[–] randomsnark@lemmy.ml 40 points 2 years ago

There are more ways to be a jerk than using "offensive language". Also, it's never a waste to be civil, and you shouldn't need a reward for doing so.

[–] randomsnark@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

we're doing this final fantasy style now

[–] randomsnark@lemmy.ml 48 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

The second paragraph to the right of the photo talks about how our perception of these things changes with time, and while it seems shocking to us now it would once have been taken for granted. It was a big news story at the time and was not taken for granted.

Edit: I guess my wording was a bit off. I meant to say that it was not within the cultural norms of the time. As worded, it sounds like I'm discussing its frequency rather than its level of acceptance - that's my bad.

Intended meaning: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_norm

[–] randomsnark@lemmy.ml 110 points 2 years ago (5 children)

Apparently this was actually a pretty significant case, as it was publicised at the time and led to the creation of laws setting the minimum age for marriage at 16. Although, wikipedia claims he was 24 rather than 22. I feel like this suggests this wasnt really the norm at the time the way the textbook suggests. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriage_of_Charlie_Johns_and_Eunice_Winstead

[–] randomsnark@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 years ago

I also played disco elysium for the first time this year, and it would be my answer too.

mr evrart helped me find my gun

[–] randomsnark@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years ago

When googling to find out what a word means, try adding "define" to your search. When I Google "define offsite" it works as intended.

[–] randomsnark@lemmy.ml 16 points 2 years ago (1 children)

sounds like the old terrafirmacraft mod

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