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187 sats \ 16 comments \ @cryotosensei 8 May AskSN

I’m assuming Bitcoin since we are all sat enthusiasts here, but what else rocks your boat and knocks your socks off?

I asked my colleague about his PhD. I didn’t expect a flurry of responses, but he was evidently passionate about his topic. It made me realise just how closed-off we may come across to others until something someone says ignites our desire to talk and share.

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29 sats \ 5 replies \ @SimpleStacker 8 May

Ask me about my PhD thesis

24 sats \ 2 replies \ @Undisciplined 8 May

Someone asked me what my dissertation was titled and I couldn’t remember.

21 sats \ 1 reply \ @cryotosensei OP 8 May

I remember you saying you weren’t quite the same person after finishing your thesis haha

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Undisciplined 8 May

That had less to do with my dissertation than with the first year theory courses.

0 sats \ 1 reply \ @cryotosensei OP 8 May

Of course! How has your thesis shaped your worldview? Or was it mainly an academic exercise with little impact on your mental paradigms?

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @SimpleStacker 8 May

I don't wanna talk about it 😂

29 sats \ 1 reply \ @Aardvark 8 May

A lot of weight lifting and nutrition topics can really get me going.

42 sats \ 0 replies \ @cryotosensei OP 8 May

This reminds me of the good old days when ~health was newly launched. That was when I first got to know you

24 sats \ 2 replies \ @Undisciplined 8 May

If I sense the person is actually open to conversation, then I’ll open up on most topics.

39 sats \ 1 reply \ @cryotosensei OP 8 May

So no topics are off limits?

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Undisciplined 8 May

I’m sure some are, but it seldom comes up because my boundaries aren’t as strict as most people’s.

24 sats \ 2 replies \ @zapsammy 8 May

when an enemy takes over a country, he (she/it/they) changes the language, followed by an introduction of new policies written in that language; u cud say it is a policy language, or police language; i like talking about the enemy, who is quite the deceiver =)

10 sats \ 1 reply \ @cryotosensei OP 8 May

You must have enjoyed (or will enjoy, if you haven’t read it yet) 1984 by George Orwell!

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @zapsammy 8 May

i have read 1984, quick read; currently working thru this book:

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @wolfsbane 8 May

If the topic is compelling enough I'm sure anyone would be opened up.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @aPolitical 8 May

I'm just a lover of true knowledge, so any topic of value can open me up.