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Re: Talking outside the echo chamber
There I was in another echo chamber WHEN:
- I realised that I was listening to an echo, in a bubble of my own creation.
- Only hearing and listening to my Self.
- "Is there anybody there?"
Just imagine if I listened to others echoing and could burst their bubbles and talk to them. I have a theory that this might be possible. 
I knew there was a plan
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2113246-how-can-facebook-and-its-users-burst-the-filter-bubble/
lobster
Re: Talking outside the echo chamber
I’ve noticed that selling advertising on FB seems to be an effort to categorise people’s echo chambers and give them those ads that are likely to bring a reaction. It is a mechanism, paid of course, outside the echo chamber.
Jeroen
Re: Artificial Intelligence: Roshi bot answers my "Dogen question" about the "immaterial"
Hmm not sure if roshi bot is so reliable… here is an updated link to the chatbot
https://nozeninthewest.com/roshibot/
Jeroen
The most irritating person on social media, particularly on Reddit
If you've ever browsed Reddit, especially the Zen thread, you may have come across Ewk... a very peculiar user.
He is quite a challenge for any Buddhist navigating the internet.
Re: Funny Stuff
A man goes to a doctor and says, “I think I’m dead.” The doctor, puzzled, asks, “Do dead people bleed?” The man says, “No, of course not.” The doctor pricks his finger, and blood flows out. The man looks at it, astonished, and shouts, “My God, I was wrong — dead people DO bleed!”
Jeroen
Re: Important Stuff
I want to have what @marcitko is having...
Everything there is positive, real. As we may know, some of our expectations are imaginary. Advanced aspirations are not practical. For example:
- Today I want to prove logically, that the Mythical US, supposedly somewhere between Mexico and Canada, does not exist. Like Wakanda and its ridiculous 'Empress Trump' it is a figment of superstitious minds...
- I intend to report a missing tree. (Must not mention that I believe it was being used by the Jolly Green Giant as a toothpick)
- My morning meditation and chanting has improved others
- My mind has matured and like the moon, is mainly made of cheese. Possibly Gouda.
Have a great day everyone
"Keep it Real" ~ Baron Cohen aka Ali Gi, Borat
lobster
Re: Talking outside the echo chamber
I don’t see that that’s necessarily true. Why build a whole pyramid? Why not build a ramp with a steep drop at the end? That also gets you to a high place, with a lot less stone and a lot less effort. Why not build a platform? I think that text just speaks to cynicism and an unwillingness to consider an obvious change in worldview.
Jeroen