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According to F. Scott Fitzgerald, a test of first rate intelligence is the mental capacity to hold two diametrically opposed viewpoints, and still being able to cognitively function. Whereas the concept of ‘Cognitive Dissonance’ describes a situation where one reaches mental distress due to two conflicting thoughts residing in their minds, especially when your actions do not match your values.

How different are these two concepts? and could they be related in one way or another? Isn’t cognitive dissonance the default when two contradictory thoughts are held at the same time that causes mental discomfort? So then how could one possibly be able to entertain dialectical thinking, or is that a skill that needs to be mastered?

Hi everyone! I couldn't find the right community to post this on, so hope it's okay and within the subreddit rules.

I just wanted some insight on black seed oil. I had taken a tsp of oil and immediately saw adverse effects. My stomach began reacting differently and I felt a bit nauseated, along with chest tightness and breathlessness.

I thought perhaps my body needs adjusting, so I decided to give it a break by consuming every other day. However, I saw no improvements, I felt the same excruciating discomfort.

I am wondering now whether my body is entirely averse to black seed oil..? Has anyone experienced the same? Would you recommend switching to capsules? I feel disheartened because I had read many benefits to health and skin of its consumption prior to adding it into my diet.

Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks!

Hi everyone!! ive been so out of touch with fiction books lately and i want to get back into reading something that’s not self improvement or academic heavy.

i’d love some recommendations!! the book that’s currently on my wishlist is Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky though i have never read that genre before.

the last fictional book i’d read was The Silent Patient, which was such a banger, i finished it in one sitting. im looking for a book that would pull me in so deeply that i lose track of reality.

please no romance😭🙏 would love to hear your suggestions!!! also more books and author recommendations related to Dostoevsky would be helpful aswell!!

thanks so much:)

Sorry this is a heavy topic.

Has anyone decided how to emotionally prepare for your parents' deaths? I lost my dad as a child, which didnt have any immediate impact on me, but as an adult now i am slowly starting feel his absence. And it's not exactly the most pleasant feeling. I am worried about my mom's death now. I don't know how I will react to it, mostly because i harbour a lot of resentment towards her due to personal reasons. I have a forgiving nature, so i never bring it up, i pray for her and my father, and wish good on her. It's challenging and feels like cognitive dissonance, as religion expects you to be soft with others. I love my mom deeply, i wish she will have a better life in the afterlife.

My dad would say constantly remind me to love my mom thrice, and then him. I can't bring myself to put my mom over my dad. I dont know if that makes me a terrible child. I guess I will never truly know until I actually become a mother. Perhaps that's exactly why i never want to become one.

When people say parents aren't above justice, is it supposed to comfort me knowing that Allah will hold her accountable? I dont want her to suffer. I wish it didnt have to be this way.

I guess all i'm trying to say is that i'm scared of her death.

At the end of the day, who isn't? Have you thought about this?

I’m about to start my final year this September and i have been given the option to choose between half year thesis (Autumn - 20 credits) and full year thesis (30 credits).

The mail i received this morning regarding dissertation explained the structure of each option-

• the half year one was introduced in response to the feedback from last year where students will be provided with clear thesis guidelines and assistance

• the full year one is aimed at those students who wish for a more independent and directed research

My school asserted the first option was the most preferred choice among previous cohorts.

I chose the full year dissertation option in order to allow for sufficient time for a more thorough and comprehensive research. However, i am now wondering if i should switch to the half year thesis option, because i would definitely need more guidance from my module conveners, and also because i am still confused what research path and topic to undertake. I have until May 8th to change my modules.

For context, I am studying Bachelor’s in Economics. I would really appreciate some advice.

In addition, among the econometric module knowledge that could be beneficial in my thesis, I have only learned Applied Econometrics 1 & 2, so i’m worried that my knowledge and skills maybe limited and i may be at a disadvantage. I’m not exactly sure how to proceed with generating accurate models for my topic. If anyone could provide some guidance on how to approach my thesis, that would also be immensely helpful!!

Thank you so much!