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Interesting. Never heard this term before: 'truth-telling lies'. In a text, they would constitute substantive content (material) but also the subjecti...

TC either can't or he can but won't. The question then is: Why won't he? The answer: 'That's the subject of this discussion. I won't discuss it'. Why ...

:smile: Did the repetition wear you down? TC picking up some political techniques; avoidance of questions à la robotic Truss.

Yes, I have listened to some. Interesting to read wiki entry: I hit on this one yesterday and didn't last for more than 30 seconds! https://www.youtub...

Well, I wouldn't have got there but for you and Austin! To compare and contrast how the word 'real' is used in a variety of contexts is fascinating. I...

OK, call it a pragmatic point of view. Philosophy as a way of life... You don't need to buy it.

You are right to be sceptical. It is a distinction that I only became aware of as I wrote. Not sure I can explain but here goes anyway: The words on t...

I love Otis. This one I wanna slow dance with someone... :hearts:

My kinda sound. Hitting the spot :up: So much could be said about 'Taxman' - but I didn't know that was Paul playing guitar. Wow.

I was thinking about taking it easy on yourself, myself, ourselves. In general. Not about romantic break-ups. But this kinda sound is easy on my ear, ...

And to try to make sense of them, nested as they are...

:smile: Pretty poet potential, perhaps? :flower:

In the same way that comedians can be depressed. You can be both flaky and rational, no?

This too is how I tend to view 'reality'. What is 'real' to someone, e.g. experiencing hallucinations, is only real to me in that I understand the per...

I've now reached maximum mental output for today. Time to chill :sparkle:

Please take all the time you need. I prefer this more leisurely way, rather than the knee-jerk responses.

:smile: I think that is an excellent practice. Another exercise I've failed in. I admire those who have what it takes to do this. I wish you all the v...

Thanks for the explanation. Re: nuggets of wisdom 'earned'. Is that a typo? Or a karma cause-and-effect thing? Hmm. What we can see 'clearly' when goi...

You talk about a 'sense' that your 'essence' will continue as it has done before and will do again. What kind of 'sense' is this? And how do you detec...

OK, thanks for this. A holistic practice and development, then. The conceptual is always more difficult to understand far less explain. However, what ...

Appreciate the time and energy you have given to respond carefully to all. A pleasure to read. As you know from your explorations, some questions have...

No nay, nivver! You can play the wild rover for many a year...or drama queen, whatever... Your profile shows some good quotes: Reality is that which, ...

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What do you feel now when you read that poem? Would you really want to re-experience the original moment in time? Or can you see it both from the past...

mine-sweeping we fall and rise in foreign fields sown and planted with blood, sweat and tears. Boom. meaningless mines metred lie still unexplored til...

OK. That's enough I think. Kinda makes Brian Bilston's 'Serenity Prayer' look small...

More from Ukraine. Interesting translation notes re phonetic associaton. Also, a new understanding of identity:

From: https://lithub.com/february-get-the-ink-and-weep-contemporary-poetry-from-ukraine/ Three Poems by Iya Kiva, Translated by Amelia Glaser and Yuli...

It makes me wonder about any poems coming out of current conflicts, like Ukraine. Or even Russia, or other places where the truth might be censored @"...

Too carried away with poetry, I realised I hadn't paid attention to the OP: I found this very long article about 'Poetry and Truth' while looking for ...

Good thinking. It can be overwhelming.

Thanks for: *** Simply sums up the spirit of Autumn. I searched and guess where I found it?... (worth repeating) Some 'Mad Fool' responding to @"javi2...

@"tim wood" introduced me to a whole lot of new things - always grateful for the sparks :sparkle: For example: this book:

This thread is excellent. The different perspectives and preferences. The conversation about translation. I'm listening and learning, thanks to all. I...

No. Jamal is the epitome of a truth-teller. Just laughing at the absurdity of everything. Myself included. Is that OK with you?

:rofl:

Well, you would say that, wouldn't you? It doesn't matter. I'm a spy. I know what to do...

Yeah and thanks. It can be lonely on the high road to nowhere. Meaning that it's usually a waste of time. Positions are entrenched with little to no '...

Yeah, I know. I don't like it. And it can't be prevented. I've also signed up to Google without paying attention to all the Terms. Agreeing to whateve...

@"Jamal" Never mind. Jack has responded.

That isn't the focus of my concern. It's about more than you. See previous posts and quotes from Privacy International. But if you're fine with it, th...

@"Jamal" Still waiting for a reply. Did @"Jack Cummins" know what you were doing and the potential dangers?

'Seems' is the problem...

It says more when it appears alongside TPF Guidelines. https://thephilosophyforum.com/discussion/480/site-guidelines

For your information: But that was 2019. Things could have changed...hmm...

I can't believe you did this. I hope you asked permission. One of the reasons members DON'T post their real names and pics is for anonymity; to preven...

That's OK. I've moved on. Knitting me a new existence...

Yeah, I really get that. I am a soul seeker :razz: I hope others will participate more come the time. Not sure I'll be able...or willing. Balancing my...

Even if I suspect someone is taking the piss and will laugh at my 'take' on things, I give them the benefit of the doubt. It's no skin off my nose, ev...

Thank you. It's not off-topic at all. I enjoyed the poem very much. The blank page like a blanket of snow, you know you want to make your mark. The fo...