#MoribundInstitute

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Lassitude [ラシトユード] Lethargy or lack of energy; fatigue.

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[mammonistmurdo]

Perquisite [パークィジット] (chiefly in the plural) Any monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salary.

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[moribundmurdoch]

Pachylatry [파치라트리] the worship or veneration of thickness, density, or substantial qualities.

Etymology:

Prefix "Pachy": The prefix "pachy" is derived from the Greek word "pakhus" (παχύς), which means "thick" or "dense." This prefix is commonly used in English to indicate thickness, density, or compactness in various words. For example, "pachyderm" refers to animals with thick skin, and "pachycephalosaur" refers to dinosaurs with thick skulls.

Suffix "-latry": The suffix "-latry" is used in English to indicate the worship, adoration, or veneration of a particular subject or concept. It is derived from the Greek word "latreia" (λατρεία), which means "worship" or "service."

Combined Meaning:

As a neologism, "pachylatry" combines the "pachy" prefix, which conveys the idea of thickness or density, with the "-latry" suffix, which implies the worship or veneration of a subject. Therefore, "pachylatry" can be interpreted to mean the worship or reverence of thickness, density, or substantial qualities, or it may suggest the adoration of concepts or objects characterized by their thickness or density.

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MoribundMurdoch's List of Songs songs that Embody the Ideology of "Finitude Fervorism" as of Feb 10, 2023 -

SS Tier - David Bowie - Heroes, "Let It Happen" by Tame Impala, Bonnie Tyler - Holding Out For A Hero, "Miroh" by Stray Kids,

S Tier - "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" by Whitney Houston,

A Tier - "Bon Bon Chocolat" by Everglow, "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor, "Feel Good Inc." by Gorillaz,

B Tier - "Living on a Prayer" by Bon Jovi, "Don't Stop the Music" by Rihanna,

C Tier -

D Tier - "The Power of Love" by Jennifer Rush,

F Tier - "Roar" by Katy Perry

IDK Tier - "London Calling" by The Clash, "I Am the Best" by 2NE1, "R.Y.U.S.E.I." by Sandaime J Soul Brothers, "Thunderstruck" by AC/DC,

"Finitude Fervorism" - a belief system that advocates for challenging the constraints of limited time and resources in order to live life to the fullest and make the most of one's existence. Adherents of Finitude Fervorism believe in taking action to overcome obstacles, embracing risk and uncertainty, and embracing new experiences in order to break free from the limitations imposed by society and human biology. This ideology prioritizes living in the moment and making the most of every opportunity, and encourages its followers to be proactive in the face of life's challenges and limitations.

P.S. The Ranking is based on ratio between theme and goodness i.e. it's totally arbitrary lol.

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Today's guest is Michael McCullough of the University of California, San Diego. We are discussing his book The Kindness of Strangers: How a Selfish Ape Invented a New Moral Code.

Michael E. McCullough is an American psychologist, researcher, and professor. He is best known for his work in the fields of positive psychology and evolutionary psychology. McCullough has made significant contributions to the understanding of how different psychological and social factors influence human behavior, including the role of forgiveness, gratitude, and religious/spiritual practices in well-being.

"The Economics Detective" is a podcast that explores various topics related to economics. It is hosted by Garrett Petersen an economist, writer, data scientist, and fanboy of Russ Roberts. The podcast aims to provide a deeper understanding of economics through in-depth discussions with experts in various fields, including finance, politics, history, and philosophy. Topics range from macroeconomic theories and global economic trends to microeconomic concepts and the intersection of economics with other subjects. "The Economics Detective" is known for its entertaining and accessible approach to economics, making complex ideas accessible to a wider audience.

[englishmoribund]

Mithridatizing [ミスリダティジング] present participle of mithridatize

Meden agan (Greek phrase) nothing in excess

[See: "The waifu who dabbles only a little; the temperate waifu"]

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The "Liberty Penguin" typifies libertarianism with a gold color scheme & a torch symbolizing enlightenment. The symbolism alludes to the claim that libertarianism is well adapted to human nature just as penguins are to their environments.

"A Nubivagant Penguin Seeks Enlightenment" by MorLibertarianism

[moribundpsychology]

“Human behavior is the most amazingly flexible behavior of any animal species,” says UC Santa Barbara anthropology professor John Tooby, “but you can’t unlock these potentialities unless you understand the circuit logic or the code of the programs in the head.”

Reason TV’s Nick Gillespie recently sat down with Tooby and Leda Cosmides, a professor of psychology, who co-founded and co-direct the UCSB Center for Evolutionary Psychology. They believe their approach to examining the information-processing mechanisms that have evolved in the brain can provide greater insights into human behavior and cognition.

Tooby describes their work as being at the intersection of anthropology and primatology, evolutionary biology, and information theory and computer science. Cosmides says she starts with the idea that “behavior is generated by programs in your head, and I don’t mean it metaphorically—devices that are designed by natural selection to process information and guide your behavior. Evolutionary psychology focuses on that intermediate step of what’s the structure of those programs.”

Cosmides does not believe a true science of the mind is possible without an understanding of such structures, arguing that only such an approach makes it possible to intervene to improve people’s lives: “Just like being near-sighted doesn’t mean you can’t see—there’s glasses, contact lenses, there’s laser surgery. Why is that true? Because people bothered to figure out how the eye works.”

They push back forcefully against the criticism that an evolutionary approach is inherently racist or sexist, arguing that it deals with human universals. In fact, they believe their insights can unlock the best elements of human potential. Tooby cites as an example their success in getting people to stop implicitly categorizing others on the basis of race. The researchers hypothesized that this tendency was actually due to the modern co-opting of a cognitive program whose evolutionary function was to detect coalitions, so they crafted experiments that removed race as a predictor of coalition. “In just a few minutes—so you have a lifetime of experience, supposedly, of learning race—but people stopped categorizing by race in their memory systems and their implicit ways,” says Tooby.

Cosmides describes a series of experiments that were the first ever in psychology to demonstrate a female advantage in spatial cognition, which they accomplished by testing spatial abilities that would have benefitted a gatherer rather than a hunter in an early human environment. “It’s not because the scientists were male or female or anything like that. It’s because they were starting from a theory about the adaptive problems our ancestors faced,” states Cosmides.

The psychologists also discuss how their perspective differs dramatically from the traditional view of the mind as a blank slate that passively records and accepts what it’s exposed to. “In an evolutionary psychology model, the person is in a really strong sense inventing themselves, instead of just downloading the environment and becoming what you’re told to be,” says Tooby.

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Here is the podcast episode that inspired this artwork. www.econtalk.org/ryan-holiday-… Podcast Episode Description - Ryan Holiday talks about his latest book, Stillness Is the Key, with EconTalk host Russ Roberts. Holiday explores how stillness--the cultivation of serenity and focus--can affect how we live and how we perceive life. Topics discussed include the performance artist Marina Abramovic, Winnie the Pooh, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and Michael Jordan's Hall of Fame induction speech. Holiday also explains how he keeps track of information and how his system makes it easier for him to write his books.

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A Frondescent View

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For that knowledge, sleep on your books.

[mammonistmurdo]

Horse Trade [ホース・トレード] the business of buying and selling horses.

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[morphilogyny]

Philogyny [ფჰილოგyნy] love of or admiration of women.

[moraiart]

Autology [オートーローギー] The study of oneself.