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Conversational account. For work follow @ribbonfarm, @breaking_smart, @artofgig. Tweets are 90% vacuous views, apathetically held. Mediocritopian. IKEA builder.

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    1. Abraham Thomas‏ @athomasq Aug 2
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      38/ I also saw execrable selfishness. People who were comparatively fortunate to begin with, looking out for themselves at all costs.

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      39/ I saw people respond to pressure in different ways. Some merchants opened up their warehouses and distributed food; others profiteered. Some leaders organized and coordinated and negotiated; others fled. Some folks donated; others looted.

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    3. Abraham Thomas‏ @athomasq Aug 2
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      40/ I don't condemn them; it's not for me to judge. Everybody has their own challenges. But I think back to my invasion experience to help navigate difficult choices in my own life. When the chips are down, who do I want to be?

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      41/ I learned a few other lessons that have stayed with me to this day.

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      42/ Life is what you make of it. An open mind, an optimistic attitude, a cheerful outlook, a kind heart -- these help you get through the most challenging circumstances.

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      43/ Don't become too attached to your possessions. Health and happiness, friends and family, safety and security -- they matter more than material goods.

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      44/ We are all human. "Enemy combatants" are often just scared, confused, little kids. Understanding and empathy open more doors than aggression and othering.

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      45/ Character is grace under pressure. How you respond is who you are. You may not win, but you should not crumble.

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      46/ Be excellent to each other. We're on this planet together; life is not a zero-sum game. Be resourceful; be flexible; be open. Don't be scared. Never underestimate the resilience of the human spirit.

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      47/ And finally: in the right context, a simple apple can be tastier than even the fanciest fine dining. Remember this context when you make your life choices.

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      Venkatesh Rao‏ @vgr Aug 3
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      Damn I didn’t know you were an Iraq expat. That’s some story!

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        2. Abraham Thomas‏ @athomasq Aug 3
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          Heavily inspired / influenced by King Ruinous and the City of Darkness which remains one of my favourite pieces of writing 🙏 --https://www.ribbonfarm.com/2016/11/10/king-ruinous-and-the-city-of-darkness/ …

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          You really need to convert that thread into a full essay. Happy to post on ribbonfarm if you need a venue. Impressive that you managed to prep for JEE through this shitshow.

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