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What Is The State Of Being Intrigued

Varde November 23, 2021 at 10:42 1275 views 3 comments
1. You are intrigued [I]by something[/I].
2. You have been intrigued and are now in a uncertified state.
3. What is this state?

I believe that this state is one of three mental phenomenon. Something that intrigues us because of it's beneficent effect either for knowledge, morality or beauty; such as it was entertaining, or enlightening or engaging.

There is a mental state called engagement, enlightenment and entertainment. These are a trio.

Thanks, any questions?

Comments (3)

180 Proof November 23, 2021 at 11:26 #623282
Reply to Varde

What is it about something that "intrigues" one? In other words, in your estimation, how is one "intrigued"? :chin:
Varde November 23, 2021 at 11:32 #623285
It is not but it was one of the start points. I could have been more concise.
TheMadFool November 23, 2021 at 14:38 #623320
I can only speak for myself.

1. That water (puts out fires) = hydrogen (burns) + oxygen (causes things to burn) is intriguing.

2. That humans are related to plants is intriguing.

3. That twins have different personalities is intriguing.
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The pattern: Expecting x but discovering ~x is what intrigues me.

That's the obvious version of intriguing; there are weaker forms.