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Riding the mechanical cow
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May 28, 2025

Riding the mechanical cow

They say “ignorance is bliss,” which essentially describes a state of being carefree because one doesn’t know about something potentially being problematic. It suggests that avoiding knowledge of something can lead to a happier, less stressful life. And I like low stress. But when someone suggests you’re simple-minded, my stress level elevates quickly to match the

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