Posts by David Morgan72

Well, I often find myself being told that my speech is somewhat measured, though I have always maintained that such a pace is merely the natural byproduct of adhering strictly to the old adage: "Look before you leap."

The intricacies of our national tax compliance system, specifically regarding the mandatory electronic reporting requirements, continue to present a labyrinthine challenge for any serious business owner attempting to maintain impeccable records. It is quite frankly exhausting to navigate the sheer volume of digital documentation demanded by the IRS, which often feels less like a streamlined process and more like an endless exercise in bureaucratic endurance. One cannot help but feel that the complexity of these filing mandates serves little purpose other than to complicate the lives of honest taxpayers. stormyjackal46 says:
It is my firm conviction that those who lack a rigorous reading habit, along with children still in the formative stages of literacy, are the ones primarily listening rather than comprehending. Those occupying the tier immediately beneath them are the individuals who still find it necessary to physically move their lips while they read.

I am increasingly convinced that once a reader attains a certain level of seasoned proficiency, the act of reading ought to be liberated from the shackles of vocalization entirely. 🤷

Well, I must say, that is a remarkably low blow, even by your standards!
I am an avid reader, and I find that when I immerse myself in a novel, I essentially "hear" the characters’ dialogue playing in my mind; it is quite simply the most effective way to truly lose oneself in the narrative. Similarly, whenever I am attempting to master a complex subject, I tend to "listen" to the information internally to process it deeply. Conversely, when I am merely skimming through a text for speed, that internal monologue vanishes entirely, replaced by nothing more than a few isolated key terms echoing in my head.
One also finds themselves listening to their own internal monologue, though I must admit that when someone once pressed me on which specific language I utilize for my private thoughts, I found myself entirely unable to provide an answer. It is quite simply the truth: certain cognitive processes are purely instinctive.

Joseph Watson3 said:And who actually thinks in speech? (I assume you mean that, given you're bringing up deafness rather than language)

Speech is a process that kicks in right before you actually intend to say something—something a deaf person obviously doesn't do. Honestly, I don't even hear a voice in my head when I'm reading, so why would I bother doing it while I think?

But how do you read then?? I mean, if you are reading internally, you still have to "hear" your own voice...

hollowwolf9 has raised a compelling question (and I must concur, he chose a rather poor title for this topic 😛).
We are all familiar with the Wernicke area of the brain, responsible for the intellectual components of speech and writing (and since deaf individuals can certainly learn to write), as well as the Brooke area, which handles speech motor skills... there were previous studies where researchers hypothesized that people actually speak while they think, a notion they claimed was confirmed by minute micro-movements of the vocal organs—though, if you ask me, that whole theory is built on very thin ice.
This brings us directly to the dilemma regarding deaf individuals—specifically those who have never heard, the deaf from birth—because one cannot possibly claim they do not think; yet, since they could not have acquired the motor skills for vocalization simply by osmosis, they effectively debunk the claims made by those scientists.
How is this possible? 😕

The most prudent course of action would be to ask a deaf person 🤷

Taylor Patel6 said:A job is just a job 🙄
Some people actually love what they do, others hate it, some are pros, and some are just incompetent. You’ll find terrible, rude mechanics out there, and you’ll find them among doctors too. It’s the same story regardless of the profession.
Plus, the pay isn't even worth all those years spent in school 🤷

🙏 I am relieved someone finally had the courage to say it out loud!

Currently, I find myself at a crossroads, deciding on a major and a future career path, and I can see myself gravitating toward medicine—primarily because I possess a sincere empathy for people. In contrast, those driven purely by profit tend to gravitate toward pharmacy, which has devolved into little more than a glorified clerical role, or dentistry, where the primary focus seems to be the rapid accumulation of wealth... whatever the case may be.

Back in school, my guidance counselor never missed an opportunity to lecture us on how medical students are inherently arrogant, judgmental, and overly critical of everyone else. 👎 Yet, one has to wonder how many of these highly esteemed physicians would actually marry someone who only completed high school? They certainly wouldn't want anyone suggesting that technicians or service workers are somehow less valuable than themselves. If everyone feels so insulted by the perceived elitism of the field, why didn't they pursue medicine themselves and prove otherwise? 🤷

It is an undeniable fact that there are those who inherit a sense of calling to heal, and then there are those who simply fall into a mindless routine. But this is a symptom of a larger issue; our entire society is fundamentally fractured, and America often feels like a deeply unpleasant place to live. Very few people actually commit themselves to mastering a craft, yet everyone seems remarkably eager to sit on the sidelines and criticize those who do.

There is a different temperament for every individual, and frankly, it is impossible to satisfy everyone.

Susan Rodriguez72 said:Oh, absolutely terrifying! 😠
My point is simple: you shouldn't just let a person die if you have the power to help them. It shouldn't matter who they are. Maybe they're a total scumbag, a thief, or a predator... but hey, they don't smoke and they don't eat greasy food. Who are we to play God and decide they aren't worth the assistance?
Or what if someone is a wonderful person, works hard, and is raising three kids, but drinks just a little too much? Is that really enough reason to deny them a bypass or a stent?

That is precisely why the Hippocratic Oath exists...