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[juuro]

Well, yes, as it happens. I am.
Still, I don't feel any closer to understanding life, universe, or anything.

Comments

[furfairy]

Congratulations on the new milestone! I don't think any of us will ever really understand the universe. But for a human you've got a really good mind. :)

[juuro]

For a human, perhaps. But 35 years ago I was convinced that I'll turn out superhuman!

[furfairy]

Hmm I carried the personal exceptionalism meme in my head far longer, until my early 20's. Boy was that a crock! I'm still getting over it.

[juuro]

Well, yes... My phrasing rather implies that the period was 35 years ago instead of lasting much longer into adulthood. We'll pay no attention to that, shall we.

[juuro]

That, I feel, is one of the major differences between European and Chinese thinkings. The European approach has been more to attack the mystery of the universe from the outside, as a riddle to be solved. From what little I have gathered about Chinese philosophisms, there the thinking has been more holistic, recognizing that we are part of the universe and we can become the solvent by seeking the unity.

[juuro]

Nah. I've got too much of a head start.
Unless you hire a time lord or a relativistic policeman.

[proemial]

Huh. You're younger than a couple of my ex's.

[juuro]

I should have known I'm too young for your tastes. :(

[proemial]

A couple of my exs were only just legal when we started dating.

[juuro]

Should I wonder about the inconsistency or admire the wide range of your tastes?

[groupie_supreme]

Congrats, sir!

[juuro]

That's when I noticed that I'm getting old. The salespersons at various places started calling me "sir".