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[–] [email protected] 34 points 1 month ago (4 children)

Science is about empiricism, so i would expect scientists to try out the occult from time to time.

Pascal's wager with respect to machinery, maybe the toys don't help, but what if they do?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

Knowing what works is more important than knowing why that works.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

My occult phase was from a different angle: I really enjoyed immersing myself in something I didn't have to explain or justify objectively, where I could just enjoy the vibes and not think too hard.

I think of it as analogous to how some of the people who are most into being submissive in a BDSM/sex context are people who seem the opposite of that in their careers/regular life. The contrast is a relief.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

They may filter incoming air, but I doubt it

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

They may filter incoming air, but I doubt it