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Cake day: September 23rd, 2023

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  • Are you just assuming I didn’t read it because you disagree? I read it hoping that since it was posted on Lemmy maybe it wasn’t the same numbing dribble that the wealthy abuse to defend their privilege, but it was exactly that. This lady’s book is probably displayed proudly in many a wood-trimmed home office.

    Why in the world would you have zero doubts about something being random and chalk it up to hidden effort? The universe is dominated by chaotic forces. What an inflated self view to assume that much of anything isn’t prone to randomness.




  • What if luck IS random and lucky people like to try to convince you that it’s related to will, work, and attitude to alleviate a sense of guilt about their success?

    Don’t get me wrong, chance does favor a prepared mind but isn’t it funny how luck seems to stratify along racial and socio-economic lines? There is a lot we can do to optimize our own circumstances, but if anything I think luck (uncontrollable chaotic probability) is more downplayed than it should be especially for attribution of success.