u/DrBlumstein

So I started reading Plato for the first time finally, and I wish I had read it sooner.  I was reading the part in Apology toward the beginning where “[he] went about searching after a man who was wiser than [himself]: at first among the politicians; then among the philosophers; and found that [he] had an advantage over them, because [he] had no conceit of knowledge.”  “The artisans had some real knowledge, but they had also a conceit that they knew things which were beyond them.”  The oracle was intended to apply, not to Socrates, but to all men who know that their wisdom is worth nothing.  There is also a part which reads:  “. . . .and thereupon I tried to explain to him that he thought himself wise, but was not really wise; and the consequence was that he hated me, and his enmity was shared by several who were present and heard me.  So I left him, saying to myself, as I went away:  Well, although I do not suppose that either of us knows anything really beautiful and good, I am better off than he is, — for he knows nothing, and thinks that he knows; I neither know nor think that I know.”  I focus most of my philosophical attention on Moral Idealism, so I think, read, and write of humility a lot.  And this is a question I have thought over many times, but I have not seen it presented this way.  ‘Is Socrates truly humble here?’

Salutations internet,

Like all of you, I am very passionate about certain books and authors like Milton or Shakespeare. I also have other passions as I'm sure you all do as well. One of these for me is animation. I particularly enjoy eliciting myself to tradition animation such as cell animation (the kind that's hand-drawn frame by frame). I've been trying to draw more and get better at animating short movements or emotions. I've been wondering.... Do I dare blend these two passions? What do you guys think about certain scenes or short parts of plays being put into animation? If it's done with the right style, preserving its dignity, do I dare try it? I've been thinking about trying to work on very short parts of maybe Paradise Lost or Miller's Tale. Another I've been playing with or poking at would be snippets of Rigoletto (a play but more notably an opera) from scenes like Cortigani vil razza dannata or others. I don't have the capacity to do much, but I can still do some. I waned from the idea at first, but it won't leave me. What do you guys think?

Salutations dear Reddit users,

I have been for some time now intrigued with hand-drawn animation, though have venture very little into it myself. I've done some research, and even went to the library and checked out The Illusion of Life by Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston. I would draw things excessively when I was just a wee, but I really don't have any sort of skill with the brush, or just art in general. But I have of late decided to learn and practice until I am good enough to draw, and then animate. I would like to make it clear that the only animation I am interested in is hand-drawn cell animation, as in the old Disney days. I'm sure you all know what I mean. Of course I like to imagen the sort of short animations I could endeavor to create and try drawing characters or things. And I have to admit, all of the measuring, tracing, and inking does sound daunting even when only 12 frame per second or with other simplifications. My point with all of this inditement is to exquire of you, whomever of you can be of guidance, if there are any books, resources, or really anything that would help me in my quest to learn cell animation (or really to learn to draw).

Thank you!

Hello, my name is Clark. For a number of years now I have been dealing with chronic sleep deprivation. It has become so severe I really worry for my health. I am literally nocturnal and most nights I physically can't sleep even when I feel the need for healing sleep, like a lodestone. It is ruining my life. Other than that I won't share anything more. I just need prayer because I really don't think I can get through this without it. Of whatever religion you are, I am grateful.

Salutations,

I am male, and of teenage years. I've had sleep problems essentially my whole life but as of late April (two months ago) they became way worse. Before then I usually went to bed at about 2:00 Am sometimes as late as 4:00 but only as early as 1:00. (I'm just going to use military time for the rest of this.) In April around the time that it got worse, I went to see a doctor who told me to use light to control my rhythm, which I already knew and understood. Talking about it with someone made it worse and not long after that I had a theater performance where I told someone about my sleep patterns. After that it jumped two hours later and slowly got worse and worse until my usual sleep time was 7:00 and wake time about 14:00. I say 'was' because lately there has been no consistency. I do want to be healed, I just can't sleep when I need to, and so I'm out of control. I've started keeping track of my bedtimes and here's a sample of the past little while: 7:30, 20:00, N/A, 8;00, 4:00, 3:00, 4:00, 2:00, 2:00, 3:00, 7:00, 5:00, 4:30, 7:00, 7:00, N/A, 5:00, N/A, 7:00, 5:00, 7:30, 5:00, N/A, N/A I have been able to somewhat fix it, but only for a week, after that I can't sleep again. I've tried going later and later until I come full circle to a normal time and then sleeping in pitch-blackness and watching the sunrise first thing in the morning to maintain that rhythm, but it again fails; Sometimes I can't sleep because the darkness keeps me awake. It's not like I'm scared of the dark or anything, though I would be willing to admit myself to that humiliation if I were, just that light it comforting, and the darkness unsettling. I've tried various homeopathics and supplements, but I've never seen a difference. It is ruining my life and I don't know what to do anymore. I've been trying, but I can't succeed. I'm very worried about my health (especially mental health.) If anyone has gone through this before, how did you get through it?

Salutations,

I am male, and of teenage years. I've had sleep problems essentially my whole life but as of late April (two months ago) they became way worse. Before then I usually went to bed at about 2:00 Am sometimes as late as 4:00 but only as early as 1:00. (I'm just going to use military time for the rest of this.) In April around the time that it got worse, I went to see a doctor who told me to use light to control my rhythm, which I already knew and understood. Talking about it with someone made it worse and not long after that I had a theater performance where I told someone about my sleep patterns. After that it jumped two hours later and slowly got worse and worse until my usual sleep time was 7:00 and wake time about 14:00. I say 'was' because lately there has been no consistency. I do want to be healed, I just can't sleep when I need to, and so I'm out of control. I've started keeping track of my bedtimes and here's a sample of the past little while: 7:30, 20:00, N/A, 8;00, 4:00, 3:00, 4:00, 2:00, 2:00, 3:00, 7:00, 5:00, 4:30, 7:00, 7:00, N/A, 5:00, N/A, 7:00, 5:00, 7:30, 5:00, N/A, N/A I have been able to somewhat fix it, but only for a week, after that I can't sleep again. I've tried going later and later until I come full circle to a normal time and then sleeping in pitch-blackness and watching the sunrise first thing in the morning to maintain that rhythm, but it again fails; Sometimes I can't sleep because the darkness keeps me awake. It's not like I'm scared of the dark or anything, though I would be willing to admit myself to that humiliation if I were, just that light it comforting, and the darkness unsettling. I've tried various homeopathics and supplements, but I've never seen a difference. It is ruining my life and I don't know what to do anymore. I've been trying, but I can't succeed. I'm very worried about my health (especially mental health.) If anyone has gone through this before, how did you get through it?

Salutations,

I am male, and of teenage years. I've had sleep problems essentially my whole life but as of late April (two months ago) they became way worse. Before then I usually went to bed at about 2:00 Am sometimes as late as 4:00 but only as early as 1:00. (I'm just going to use military time for the rest of this.) In April around the time that it got worse, I went to see a doctor who told me to use light to control my rhythm, which I already knew and understood. Talking about it with someone made it worse and not long after that I had a theater performance where I told someone about my sleep patterns. After that it jumped two hours later and slowly got worse and worse until my usual sleep time was 7:00 and wake time about 14:00. I say 'was' because lately there has been no consistency. I do want to be healed, I just can't sleep when I need to, and so I'm out of control. I've started keeping track of my bedtimes and here's a sample of the past little while: 7:30, 20:00, N/A, 8;00, 4:00, 3:00, 4:00, 2:00, 2:00, 3:00, 7:00, 5:00, 4:30, 7:00, 7:00, N/A, 5:00, N/A, 7:00, 5:00, 7:30, 5:00, N/A, N/A I have been able to somewhat fix it, but only for a week, after that I can't sleep again. I've tried going later and later until I come full circle to a normal time and then sleeping in pitch-blackness and watching the sunrise first thing in the morning to maintain that rhythm, but it again fails; Sometimes I can't sleep because the darkness keeps me awake. It's not like I'm scared of the dark or anything, though I would be willing to admit myself to that humiliation if I were, just that light it comforting, and the darkness unsettling. I've tried various homeopathics and supplements, but I've never seen a difference. It is ruining my life and I don't know what to do anymore. I've been trying, but I can't succeed. I'm very worried about my health (especially mental health.) If anyone has gone through this before, how did you get through it?