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Scientific terms in every day use

Thpsguy

I hate how scientific terms are now a part of the lexicon

I can no longer just enjoy my hobbies without being told about dopamine drops 

I cant reset my sleep pattern without being lectured about. Circadian rythems

I don't know. Why but it all puts me on edge 

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  • Because its so reductive? It reduces pleasure to a bunch of chemicals with the implication that we have concious control of them when we don't. I like reading, but theres lots of books and literary styles I don't like so I don't get dopmaine hits from Mills and Boon, I get annoyed chemicals and even moe annoyed ones when I'm told that its a book and I like reading therefore I must enjoy that book simply because its a book.

  • in reply to TheCatWoman

    Yes I suppose your mind wonders to the science when you just what to enjoy the book 

    Also I. Don't unsetand. When people claim the first few bites of food are the most enjoyable my brain doesn't seem to work that way I enjoy each bite the same. 

    I guess it's another example of a world that wasnt made for me. 

    Like my brain reacts to stuff different 

    Sometimes I. Love learning about my. Hobbies(this they become special interests) bit oth t times learning how tech works. Or what ever I feel like my hobby is less fun

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  • in reply to TheCatWoman

    Yes I suppose your mind wonders to the science when you just what to enjoy the book 

    Also I. Don't unsetand. When people claim the first few bites of food are the most enjoyable my brain doesn't seem to work that way I enjoy each bite the same. 

    I guess it's another example of a world that wasnt made for me. 

    Like my brain reacts to stuff different 

    Sometimes I. Love learning about my. Hobbies(this they become special interests) bit oth t times learning how tech works. Or what ever I feel like my hobby is less fun

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  • in reply to Thpsguy

    Maybe the fish is fresher, or the salty sea air compliments them? I don't know, I don't eat fish and I don't like chips.

  • in reply to TheCatWoman

    Exactly food is a huge sensory part of my day and a meal out is an experience (not always a good one but to be fair most food places understand your there for a peaceful meal other than fast food place where kids riot and teenagers cause issues) 

    But the fact I enjoy a meal more with a good lighting or the right sound levels and good company doesn't need to be explained with science I just need to. Enjoy it 

    Why does fish and chips days better by the sea? Because im. Having fun is why that is all

  • in reply to Thpsguy

    I think some people use science to take the wonder and magic from the world and I wonder where people get these ideas from? Who decided that the first 3 mouthfulls are the best and what are they eating? Custard? How can I not enjoy a variety on my plate/ I think these people must be those who see food as fuel and not something to be enjoyed, shared, celebrated and an art form and I don't means poncy micro herbs placed to top with tweezers!