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Loren Booda
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That which is personally irreplaceable, priceless and essential.
What is the True Value of Personal Possessions?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the concept of personal possessions and their true value, exploring various interpretations of what individuals consider irreplaceable or essential in their lives. The scope includes subjective values related to health, freedom, relationships, and personal happiness.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Conceptual clarification
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- Some participants suggest that personal possessions are those that are irreplaceable, priceless, and essential to one's life.
- Good health is mentioned as a significant personal possession by one participant.
- Freedom is highlighted by several participants, with one emphasizing the importance of true freedom, distinct from societal or political notions.
- Animals are identified as valuable personal possessions by multiple participants, indicating a strong emotional connection.
- Happiness and contentment are proposed as essential values by one participant.
- There is a light-hearted exchange about "taters," with participants sharing humorous references to potatoes and a music video.
- Friendship is also mentioned as a valuable possession by one participant.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express a variety of personal values regarding possessions, with no clear consensus on what constitutes the "true value" of personal possessions. Multiple competing views remain, reflecting diverse perspectives on the topic.
Contextual Notes
The discussion includes subjective interpretations and emotional connections to personal possessions, which may vary widely among individuals. There are also playful exchanges that may not directly contribute to the main topic.
Who May Find This Useful
Individuals interested in philosophical discussions about value, personal relationships, and subjective interpretations of worth may find this thread engaging.
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BoulderHead
Good Health
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Freedom. By which I mean, the freedom of a person who doesn't have to work for a living, and not the fake sort of freedom that politicians and ideologues like to sell us.
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jimmy p
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The ring masssterrssssss!
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Hapiness and contentment.
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recon said:For me, it would be taters.
What's taters, precious?
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Tom Mattson said:
Po-ta-to. Po-ta-to. Po-ta-to.
You can boil 'em, mash 'em, stick 'em in a stew.
I just love that music video they made.
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humanino
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Definitely freedom. Issue a poll on that question ?
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Loren Booda
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Feel free.
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Math Is Hard
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My animals.
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Math Is Hard said:
Love your new avatar! What a cute, and comfortable, looking kitty!
I would vote for my friends.
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Moonbear said:
Thanks, MB. I thought it was a suitable metaphor for post-chocolate-binge bliss!
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Evo
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MIH, your avatar is so CUTE! I see you've been chocoltating.
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Math Is Hard
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Thanks! Oh, yes - I did quite a bit of chocoltating and ice-cream-a-tating (ick -that's not so good - you have to help me with that one) since Tsu's birthday!
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Loren Booda said:
That's very good advice. Unfortunately, not everyone can delude themselves to that extent.