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PostPosted: 08/12/04 - 21:29    Post subject: Procrastination = genetic Reply with quote

http://www.betterhumans.com/News/news.aspx?articleID=2004-08-12-1

I knew there was a reason I never got around to posting this thread. Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: 08/12/04 - 21:32    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: 08/12/04 - 21:51    Post subject: Reply with quote

Corporate entities around the world will stuff their snack machines with dopamine inhibitors. Before you know it.. you won't be able to stop working in order to post.. wouldn't that be horrible?
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PostPosted: 08/12/04 - 21:53    Post subject: Reply with quote

people are dumb


dopamine is the answer for everything all of a sudden because we know how to regulate it


let me tell you


the answer is not dopamine
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PostPosted: 08/12/04 - 21:56    Post subject: Reply with quote

Overon wrote:
<img src="http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:XbLlcVrMHPsJ:http://www.craftsantiques.com/pictures/ty/beanies/tybb-wise.gif"> this thread has been approved by Prof. Owl


Prof. Owl has the answer. I wonder Overon how many licks does it take to get rid of procrastination?
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PostPosted: 08/12/04 - 22:11    Post subject: Reply with quote

<img src="http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:XbLlcVrMHPsJ:http://www.craftsantiques.com/pictures/ty/beanies/tybb-wise.gif"> A-One...
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PostPosted: 08/12/04 - 22:22    Post subject: Reply with quote

why do you think cocaine, methamphetamine, and opiates are so addictive?
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PostPosted: 08/12/04 - 22:23    Post subject: Reply with quote

<img src="http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:XbLlcVrMHPsJ:http://www.craftsantiques.com/pictures/ty/beanies/tybb-wise.gif"> A-Two...
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PostPosted: 08/12/04 - 22:34    Post subject: Reply with quote

Overon wrote:
<img src="http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:XbLlcVrMHPsJ:http://www.craftsantiques.com/pictures/ty/beanies/tybb-wise.gif"> A-Two...

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PostPosted: 08/12/04 - 22:36    Post subject: Reply with quote

im already at 1700

i dont really want it to go above 2000 .. that would just be sad


no offense intended to those with post counts above 2000
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PostPosted: 08/12/04 - 22:45    Post subject: Reply with quote

Overon wrote:
im already at 1700

i dont really want it to go above 2000 .. that would just be sad


no offense intended to those with post counts above 2000

eat a d**k weezer
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PostPosted: 08/12/04 - 22:47    Post subject: Reply with quote

lauren000 wrote:
Overon wrote:
im already at 1700

i dont really want it to go above 2000 .. that would just be sad


no offense intended to those with post counts above 2000

eat a d**k weezer


that just gave me a really disturbing thought


a surprise for anyone who can guess what that thought might be!
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PostPosted: 08/12/04 - 23:06    Post subject: Reply with quote

it's chemical. Not anymore genetic than addiction or mental illness.
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PostPosted: 08/13/04 - 12:27    Post subject: Reply with quote

Overon wrote:
people are dumb


dopamine is the answer for everything all of a sudden because we know how to regulate it


let me tell you


the answer is not dopamine


The point of the article is that dumb people are better workers. It's smartness that makes people lazy.

thx reading comprehension
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PostPosted: 08/13/04 - 12:40    Post subject: Reply with quote

Anyone got some good dope? :O I got 5 on it...
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PostPosted: 08/13/04 - 12:50    Post subject: Reply with quote

I can't wait until the human version is available...
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PostPosted: 08/13/04 - 12:51    Post subject: Reply with quote

lauren000 wrote:
it's chemical. Not anymore genetic than addiction or mental illness.


And what determines the chemical balance? Genetics!
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PostPosted: 08/13/04 - 12:53    Post subject: Reply with quote



I love this avatar... it makes me laugh
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PostPosted: 08/13/04 - 12:55    Post subject: Reply with quote

Overon wrote:
lauren000 wrote:
Overon wrote:
im already at 1700

i dont really want it to go above 2000 .. that would just be sad


no offense intended to those with post counts above 2000

eat a d**k weezer


that just gave me a really disturbing thought


a surprise for anyone who can guess what that thought might be!


having lauren's actual d**k served on a bun?
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PostPosted: 08/13/04 - 13:14    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nictypoo wrote:


I love this avatar... it makes me laugh
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PostPosted: 08/13/04 - 13:18    Post subject: Reply with quote

and...

One skin...

Two skin....

A three skin...

and...
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PostPosted: 08/13/04 - 13:21    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fabulez wrote:


The point of the article is that dumb people are better workers. It's smartness that makes people lazy.

thx reading comprehension


Ya think it's because the smart ones realize that ultimately everything they do is only substantial to themselves and when it comes to the very big picture what they do is really insignificant?

Kinda like this post? Confused
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PostPosted: 08/13/04 - 13:32    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just remember I will always love you,
Even as I tear your f*****g throat away.
But it will end no other way.
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PostPosted: 08/13/04 - 13:44    Post subject: Reply with quote

Paco wrote:
Overon wrote:
lauren000 wrote:
Overon wrote:
im already at 1700

i dont really want it to go above 2000 .. that would just be sad


no offense intended to those with post counts above 2000

eat a d**k weezer


that just gave me a really disturbing thought


a surprise for anyone who can guess what that thought might be!


having lauren's actual d**k served on a bun?



ding!

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PostPosted: 08/13/04 - 13:46    Post subject: Reply with quote

That pic would be funnier if "the" was spelled "teh"...


You lose Sad
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PostPosted: 08/13/04 - 14:00    Post subject: Reply with quote

Syke wrote:
That pic would be funnier if "the" was spelled "teh"...



/agree
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PostPosted: 08/13/04 - 14:02    Post subject: Reply with quote

"You win the prize" existed way before "teh".
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PostPosted: 08/13/04 - 14:16    Post subject: Reply with quote

Silvermouse wrote:
"You win the prize" existed way before "teh".


Yes but it's mixing two different ideas that are funny in their own right and making them into one funny idea that owns both
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PostPosted: 08/13/04 - 15:24    Post subject: Reply with quote

yay me!
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PostPosted: 08/13/04 - 15:58    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rennol wrote:
lauren000 wrote:
it's chemical. Not anymore genetic than addiction or mental illness.


And what determines the chemical balance? Genetics!

that's a nature-nurture argument
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