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Feelings

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entertainment1 year ago

"Ramy Youssef's Insightful Take on Comedy, Politics, and Representation in 'More Feelings'"

Comedian Ramy Youssef discusses crafting his first Israel-Palestine joke after October 7, addressing the sensitivity of the topic and the emotional impact it had on him and his audience. He reflects on the phone calls he received and the challenge of making serious feelings funny, while also acknowledging the duality of the situation. Youssef also touches on the role of comedians in addressing complex issues and the influence of Jon Stewart in processing absurdity through comedy.

astrology2 years ago

Astrological Predictions for July 23, 2023

Today's horoscope highlights the impact of the Venus retrograde, emphasizing the acceptance of one's feelings. Each zodiac sign is provided with specific advice, such as being patient, aligning with the right people, and embracing ambition. The horoscope also encourages self-reflection and adapting to personal growth. The birthday profile predicts recognition and adoration for using talents to make a difference, as well as financial success through investments. Woody Harrelson's astrological traits, including loyalty and entertainment, are mentioned.

entertainment2 years ago

Mayim Bialik Opens Up About Feeling "Useless" and "Worthless" as 'Jeopardy!' Host

Jeopardy! host Mayim Bialik admits to feeling "useless, irrelevant, and worthless" in response to criticism from fans. Bialik stepped away from hosting duties due to the Writers Guild of America strike, but viewers continue to criticize her, while co-host Ken Jennings also faces backlash for crossing the picket line. It is unknown when Bialik will return to the show, and her latest admission is unlikely to change viewers' opinions.

neuroscience2 years ago

Feeling, not thinking, is the start of consciousness.

Neuroscientists Antonio Damasio and Hanna Damasio propose that feelings, specifically homeostatic feelings, are the source of consciousness. These feelings are the mental translation of processes occurring in the body as it strives to balance its many systems, achieve homeostasis, and keep the individual alive. Consciousness fuses the body and mind processes and gives our selves a home inside that partnership. The hard problem of consciousness concerns the difficulty of having a physical entity, such as the brain, produce a non-physical process called the mind. The Damasios' account of consciousness addresses the hard problem and proposes a candidate mechanism to account for conscious experiences.