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It seems to be a variation in the extent to which one can easily extend empathy outside close kin groups to more extended or even abstract kin groups that defines what makes someone constitutionally more conservative or more liberal. It has to do with fear thresholds and openness to experience traits too but also empathy scope. And so my conclusion is that this woman is constitutionally more inclined towards a conservative mindset and that this is independent of her sexual orientation. Too bad for her that other conservatives will never be reliable allies for her because, even though she identifies with them, they can't empathize with what she is.

on Denethor's Despair · c/lotrmemes · 29 pts · 238d

doomscrolling the palantir

What a brilliant image and very in keeping with Tolkien's disdain for modern technology. Sauron using technology to run a psyop on Gondor, and it worked.

Hedy Lamarr was an Austrian-American actress and inventor who pioneered the technology that would one day form the basis for today’s WiFi, GPS, and Bluetooth communication systems.

on Ain't he a stinker? · c/lotrmemes · 32 pts · 299d

Arguably it is divine providence that this occurs as Gollum's presence was needed at the end of the story so that the ring could be destroyed.

on FFS Gerald · c/weedtime · 4 pts · 320d

Would those little arms function as a roach clip? I'll show myself out ....