Have you ever noticed that in Hollywood, the women in couples often seem taller than their male partners?
In Hollywood's script of love and strife,
The girl's got the height, so he's her trophy wife.
Tall tales of romance, they're quite a sight,
When she's the skyscraper, and he's just right.
Tom Holland + Zendaya
Pharrell William + Helen Lasichanh
Rosie Huntington + Jason Statham
Cameron Diaz + Benji Madden
In La La Land of love, they say,
The taller she stands, the more he'll stay.
Nicole Kidman + Keith Urban
Kim Porter + Diddy
DJ Khaled + Nicole Tuck
Eniko Parrish + Kevin Hart
In Hollywood's love tales, where height often sails,
The woman towers tall, 'cause in romance, she's the call.
Chrissy Teigen + John Legend
Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan
Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise back in the day.
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You might be curious about what neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) is. In simple terms, NLP involves a mix of verbal and non-verbal cues designed to influence your reactions, thoughts, and emotions in a targeted manner. While NLP offers several beneficial outcomes, it's also recognized as one of the most potent mind control techniques from the 20th century. NLP can be used to influence or manipulate others, potentially in unethical ways. There are concerns that these techniques can be applied to deceive or pressure people into actions they might not otherwise choose, raising ethical questions about consent and autonomy.
Protecting oneself from Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) when it might be used in manipulative or unethical ways involves both vigilance and understanding of the techniques.
Here are a few strategies:
1.Educate yourself about NLP techniques like mirroring, pacing and leading, anchoring, and the use of vague language. Knowing these can help you recognize when they're being used on you.
2. Be wary of language that's overly vague or ambiguous. NLP often employs such phrases to induce a trance-like state or to bypass critical thinking. For instance, phrases like "You can feel free to relax" can be a subtle form of suggestion.
3. Keep a strong sense of self. Confidence in your own decision-making can make you less susceptible to influence. Regularly check in with your own feelings and decisions to ensure they align with your true desires.
Are We Living in a Simulation? Exploring the Simulation Hypothesis with Earth as a Game Board
Imagine if our entire reality, from the ground beneath our feet to the stars above, was nothing more than an elaborate simulation. This isn't just the plot of "The Matrix" but a theory known as the **Simulation Hypothesis**. Proposed by philosopher Nick Bostrom in 2003, this idea suggests that we could be living in a computer simulation created by a more advanced civilization.
What is the Simulation Hypothesis?
At its core, the Simulation Hypothesis posits that if civilizations can one day create simulations indistinguishable from reality, then there's a high probability we're living in one such simulation.
Bostrom's argument hinges on three possibilities:
1.No civilization makes it to the technological level where they can create such simulations.
2.Civilizations at that level choose not to run them, or…
3.We’re almost certainly living in a simulation.
High-profile figures like Elon Musk have openly mused about this theory, suggesting that it's highly probable we are living in a simulated reality. At the Recode Code Conference in 2016, Musk stated that there is "a billion to one chance we're living in base reality," implying that he believes it's overwhelmingly likely we're living in a simulation. He likened the advancement of video game technology from simple games like Pong to current photorealistic 3D simulations, suggesting that if this trend continues, games will become indistinguishable from reality.
Some scientists argue that peculiarities in quantum physics, like the observer effect, could be explained if we're in a simulation where reality is rendered only when observed.
Earths architecture as seen from above resembles game layouts, and are embedded into every city, town or commonwealth on Earth. See image: 33
This is "The Mansion of Happiness," an early board game designed for children. It was patented in the United States in 1843 by Anne Abbott. The game is a moralistic board game where players move their tokens along the path by spinning a teetotum (a type of spinning top). The goal is to reach the "Mansion of Happiness" located at the end of the track, which represents a state of moral perfection. Along the way, players can land on spaces that either reward or punish them for their virtues or vices, reflecting the moral teachings of the time.
See image: 341
This image depicts a "Snake Game," which is a type of board game similar to the game "Snakes and Ladders." The game features a linear track with numbered, colored spaces, some of which are connected by "snakes" that can send players back down the board if they land on the head of a snake. The game is themed with American imagery, including the American flag at the top, and it appears to have historical and patriotic illustrations along the path. This type of game is designed to teach moral lessons, with the snakes often representing setbacks due to bad behavior or decisions.
Image: 343
This image is of a board game called Senet, which originated in ancient Egypt, and built into the architecture of the area. Senet is one of the oldest known board games, dating back to around 3100 BC. It was popular among the Egyptians and was often found in tombs, indicating its cultural significance. King Tutankhamun had Senet games in his tomb, showcasing its importance in ancient Egyptian society. This game combines strategy with luck, as the dice rolls determine movement, but players must decide how to use their moves strategically to navigate the board and get their pieces to safety.
The structured layout of fields, buildings, and roads might not just be for functional purposes but could be designed with an aesthetic or symbolic game-like structure in mind. This could be a nod to the idea that advanced civilizations might design their environments with underlying patterns or rules, much like game boards.
I am not in anyway accusing Jamie Lee Curtis of anything, just admiring genetics.
Notably, there are many lucrative reasons to launch “false flag attacks.”
“Moms who kill: 4 of the most infamous alleged mommy murders in history. Let’s deep dive into “Mothers” killing their children.”
Child trafficking has been around a long time…. just saying.
1.Leilani Simon: After days of searching a Waste Management landfill in Chatham County, for the remains of 20-month old Quinton Simon, who was last seen inside his Savannah home. The police, and FBI have not located Quinton’s body. Despite identifying their suspect, police have not charged anyone in connection with Quinton’s disappearance and presumed death.
You see anything interesting in the images?
2. Susan Smith was convicted in 1995 of drowning her two young sons. She concocted a story about a Black Man stealing her car with her child inside. Forensic psychiatrist Dr. Phillip Resnick testified for Yates, stating she was delusional and believed she destroyed her children because they would later become criminals.
3. Melissa Towne confessed and was charged with capital murder for the death of her five year old daughter, Nichole. She was never tried or convicted for the alleged crimes. She allegedly ordered her daughter to her knees and slit her throat, according to reports.
🧵UFO Whispers on the Edge of Reality: A Journey Through Time on Route 66”
On Tuesday, December 10, 2024 on a lonely stretch of I-40, I encountered something beyond explanation, merging the line between reality and, well many unspeakable truths.
I was traveling from Las Vegas to Dallas on Interstate 40 to spend the holidays with my family. Very sober times indeed; another chapter closed, and somewhere marriage bites the dust in the unjust justice court system in America.
It's a longer route by a few hours, but it's beautiful and scenic, and these sights always give me pause. Anyway, I was driving down I-40 and, not usually liking to drive in the dark, I had already charted my path. I decided to pull over in Williams, Arizona. I gassed up and asked the cashier to fill 'er up and if he minded if I pulled over to get some shut-eye. He said of course not. I parked in a more secluded (or so I thought) spot and noticed a few images of what looked to be animal statues... or perhaps stuffed? Nevertheless, it was an impressive design, if I ever saw one, and I couldn't help thinking "emaciated," but why? I've attached an image I found online that’s similar. It was too cold to take a picture, and why would I anyway? I stared at it for a moment, let my mind run amok, and considering it was already dark, and I was on "historic Route 66," it seemed prudent to find another spot, which I did.
I drove up around the bend towards the Grand Canyon, made my way about 4 more miles east, and began feeling increasingly anxious and fearful. There wasn't any particular reason I could think of at the time, outside of simply preferring to drive in the light rather than in the darkness. The trepidation was unshakable, and I was full steam ahead with no end in sight. Stopping at a crosswalk, I felt the earth move under my car, literally. Was that an earthquake? I thought mentally. I had experienced inertia before; the most recent time was hiking up Lone Mountain in Las Vegas, and another instance while hiking Bell Rock in Sedona.
As I moved into a Chevron station, I noticed the 'Now Closed' sign, made a quick U-turn, and headed up the bend. There were streets lined with hotels at my disposal, but my OCD preferred the cleanliness of my vehicle. I located what I felt was a safe spot with light from surrounding businesses, parked, and turned off my vehicle.
It was about 11ish. I consciously scanned the area, noticed to my right an old, beat-up Honda with someone seemingly reclining inside? I couldn't get a better visual due to the impenetrable tint. To my left was a white Chevy truck, no sight there either, but I felt okay. Across the street in the turn lane, I saw a "Williams City Police" car coming my way. Good vibe, I thought. I must have dozed off because upon awakening, I was freezing! It had to be about 30 degrees; I was shaking, my teeth were chattering, and an overwhelming feeling of terror began again, flowing through my bloodstream. I turned on my vehicle to warm up. Why had I done that? It's night, I'm in unknown territory, I chastised myself. The white Chevy truck was gone. I felt relieved because I didn't like being boxed in. In maybe 30 minutes, there were at least 10-15 Williams Police officers, pretty much circling my location. I made another mental note, what color are their vehicles? Don't forget, Williams PD. I still couldn't get warm, and I began feeling as if I couldn't breathe, like I was having a panic attack. Deep breaths, breathe, breathe. About 15 minutes later, I saw the McDonald's across the street had turned off their parking lot lights; a Kentucky Fried Chicken was also closing. I remember driving into the parking lot thinking, ugh... now I have to look at the Colonel? Fast food is the mind-killer, I thought. With no end to my "panic attack,” and seamlessly getting worse, I thought to call my daughter. I was shaking badly, my words were slurry, and I had just begun crying. My daughter started asking about my symptoms; I could hear her typing fast. I was crying, "I don't know what's wrong with me."
"Mommy, you're breathing incorrectly; please breathe out of your nose. 'I am breathing properly, I have no worries, I am healthy and cleared of all ailments,'" she instructed. "This is a panic attack; you're still grieving for Ashley. It becomes mental if these feelings aren't addressed," she added. I knew she was right, but I didn't have control; my mind was flooded with fear and guilt for my daughter Ashley, who had passed earlier in the year, and my relationship troubles with my ex. Now, I began feeling tingling in my legs. My daughter was calm and collected, "Mommy, send me your location." We were on the phone for at least two hours, though it felt like three. Later, she said, "No, I don't think we were on that long." Nothing worked; I was past panicking, crying uncontrollably. "Mommy, you're breathing too much carbon dioxide; you're going to pass out. Your location ended; send me your location again!" I noticed another Williams police car, sat there for a minute looking my way. I remember telling her, "It's the car again." I felt as if I was sinking away, couldn't control my breathing or emotions... past, present flashes. Is this what death feels like? I am dying... there was comfort in those words, I thought as I slipped away.
According to my daughter, I was unreachable for at least one hour. I just woke up, discombobulated, with a milder case of inertia, but the fear was gone. Am I dead? I looked in my mirror; my hair was atrocious. I made another mental note: I spent way too much money on this hair to be looking like this; I'll be asking for a refund, I thought. I stepped out of the vehicle, my legs felt wobbly. Was this death?! No, it can't be; death has better conditions than this. It's still freezing. I searched for my cell phone, which had fallen out of my seat when I passed out. I immediately called my daughter.
A car trip from Las Vegas, Nevada, to Dallas, Texas, via Interstate 40 takes about 14-17 hours of non-stop driving. During the drive, I felt I was going in circles, same beautiful scenes, and all my favorites. Will I ever know what truly happened to me? I drove off, releasing and repeating a calming mantra.
Edward Norton + Naomi Watts, but ITs nOT wHAt YOu tHiNK, iTS COmPLiCAtEd.
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“Bokanovsky's Process is NOT a fictional human cloning method in Aldous Huxley's 1932 novel Brave New World. The process involves treating fertilized eggs in a lab to create identical genetic copies of the original egg. The goal is to produce a stratified society with humans that have specific abilities and characteristics to fill specific roles.”
Carli: Please generate an image to elucidate the phrase, “we are all going to die.”
Carli: What’s that in the sky?
Grok: To identify what you're seeing in the sky, consider the following:
- **Planets**: Venus and Jupiter are often visible as bright objects in the night sky. Venus is particularly bright and can be seen in the evening or morning, while Jupiter is visible in the evening sky. On December 3, 2024, Venus should be visible in the evening twilight, and Jupiter will be rising in the east in early evening.
- **Stars**: If the object twinkles, it might be a star. Bright stars like Sirius or Capella could be visible depending on your location and time of night.
- **Satellites**: Look for moving objects; satellites often appear as steady lights moving across the sky. The International Space Station (ISS) is particularly bright and can be seen for several minutes as it passes overhead. You can check for satellite passes using websites like NASA's Spot The Station.
- **Aircraft or Drones**: Blinking lights typically indicate aircraft. Drones might mimic the appearance of slow-moving satellites but are usually lower in the sky.
- **UFOs**: While there have been discussions about unidentified flying objects (UFOs or UAPs) in recent times, with sightings reported on platforms like X, these are generally considered inconclusive without further evidence.
Carli: Is Jupiter rising in the east significant?
Grok: Yes, Jupiter rising in the east can be significant for several reasons:
1. **Astronomical Phenomenon:**
- **Opposition**: When Jupiter is rising in the east as the sun sets in the west, it's likely at or near *opposition*. This is when Earth is positioned directly between the Sun and Jupiter, making Jupiter appear at its brightest and largest in the sky. It's visible all night, from dusk until dawn, which is a great time for observation.
2. **Astrological Interpretation:**
- In astrology, Jupiter is associated with growth, expansion, optimism, and good fortune. When Jupiter is rising (or on the ascendant in a natal chart), it might be interpreted as a time or phase in life where these Jupiterian qualities are particularly prominent. People might experience or seek out opportunities for philosophical growth, expansion in life, or luck.
3. **Cultural and Historical Significance:**
- Historically, the visibility of planets like Jupiter has been significant for navigation, timekeeping, and in various cultural mythologies. For example, in Roman mythology, Jupiter is named after the king of the gods, which might add a layer of cultural significance to its observations.