What is a gun-pointed friendship in international politics?

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What is a gun-pointed friendship in international politics?

People are still talking and laughing and having grand dinners together with their guns pointing to each other.

It is the situation of modern international politics.

There has been no great war since the second world war.

But the guns are still raised instead of putting down.

No one can be hundred percent sure what will happen next.

Protection is important.

It includes military protection and cultural protection and science protection and economy protection,  etc.

Can we predict this situation be faded out in the next 50 years?

Or the next 10 years?

The truth is:  you will be safer if you can protect yourself.

You will lose everything if you cannot.

A breaking point could be cultural.

Can you talk with the same language?

When people cannot even talking to their own people in the same language nowadays,  it is a luxurious dream only.

And my dream is:

If you cannot talk with each other,  at least you can sing to each other.

Sometimes singing is still too political because singing is to use words.

Perhaps we can tune in our musical instruments and play some melodies without using words.

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Are truths sacred?

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Are truths sacred?

  

Truths are the only path for us to go into the other land in the future.

If you do not know how to honor truths,  you will never be there.

It is only something from a subconscious mind.

But I believe it might be true.

What is the other land?

Some people said it is the other shore.

But it is not important.

We don't need to argue about whether another shore is true or not.

We only need to know that truth can bring us something.

Truth might not be sacred. 

But truths are useful.

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And the important question remains:

What is truth and what is not a truth?

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More important is the attitude about truth.

The conviction of truth determines success or failure.

What one believes or not believes is not important.  Important is the conviction.  Its the ultimate power to drive people forward.... Although it could be wrong and  disastrous  sometimes.

As for those without any conviction.....better not to work with them.

It is meaningless and ultimate result of failure.

  

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Why some people never dance?

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Why some people never dance?

Maybe it is due to some inner feature of the human body.

Or maybe it is only the mindset of the people.

If you think you can dance, then you can dance.

If you think you cannot dance, then you cannot dance.

It is a simple test for your own mindset.

Can I do this and can I do that?

Sometimes it is determined by your inner future.

But more often it is determined by your own mindset.

Do I like music?

Can I play music?

It might not be all determined by yourself.

But you can try.

At first you can try dancing inside the bathroom where no one can see you.

Now it seems clear that why some people refuse to dance.......its due to a fear to show off infront of people.

Its more than an individual choice,  but a culture pressure.

If you can fight against it,  your inner ability will show up and you can achieve much much more.

Any one can try every means to search within themselves,  just to see how many good quality and big fortune have been neglected.

You'll find out finally that you are rich.

more:

If you can dance without drinking alcohol., 

If you can feel free from the inside.,

You will be rich very quickly.

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Why everything is so interesting?

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Why everything is so interesting?

For example, can I do the air walk?

I beg my friend to teach me how to do the air walk.  He was reluctant and finally he came to give me a lesson for one hour.

It seems I can do it during the lesson.

But I never practiced it afterwards.

I believe I have totally forgotten about how to do the air walk.

I don't know why I am like this.

I hope I can try to practice it after writing this. 

Then you might find me walking strangely on the street sometimes later.

It is nothing but fun.

But please do not ask me if I have done that afterwards.

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Can we say that the human is the only living being in the entire universe?

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Can we say that the human is the only living being in the entire universe?

 

An AI told me, as a factual claim, it’s not something we can assert—it’s an open scientific question.

It seems the answer should be no.

But I wish to say yes to it

It is only my personal feeling,  it is not necessarily correct.

But if you can put your imagination in such a setting,  you might be able to know something more.

Are we the only living being in the entire universe?

I imagine an answer of yes.

Then you can ask:

Why am I here?

It is the basic of consciousness.

It is important.

You will work harder if you believe you are the only child in the family.   You will bear all the responsibilities on your own shoulder.

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What is the biggest question in this universe?

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What is the biggest question in this universe?

Please compare the following questions, and see which one is the most important.

1. Why there is a universe?

2. Where did the universe come from?

3. What is the future outcome of the universe?

4. Where are we going to?

5. Why are we here?

Almost all of the above questions are unanswerable.

But it can never stop our imagination.

The answer could be much more easier if there is a god or many gods behind all this. 

What are we supposed to do for the gods?

And if there are no orders from the gods,  or even there are no gods,  then the question is still waiting for an answer:

What are we supposed to do?

What future we are expecting?

Can we create our future or can we wait for a future destiny?

Our future might be created or arranged:

Depends on how we set up a structure of a future destiny:   It might be coming from an arrangement or it might be coming from our own will.

It is not important about the will: whether it is from god or from ourselves.

Important is there might be an outcome:   Even though it is not from a will.

However, the above question is only for naive peoples.   Most people never think about it.

But I believe most of the major powers do have a secret department to study the above problems and they will never release their findings to the public.

The reason behind it is that they can never know it completely.   They are not certain about it.

It needs an imagination for the peoples like you and me:

I think there must be a role for us humans.....

We might never reach the thinking logic of the  hypothetical  "gods"..... We might never be able to do it because our brains are limited.

The secret is never understandable.... You would not believe it if I told you.

But we can share it in the dreams.

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Can you live longer than your life?

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Can you live longer than your life?

It is a dream of many people. The meaning is different.  You can wish to live longer,  but to live longer than your life is different. There is a concept of afterlife.  You can stay after life, but you cannot live out of life.

Your important deeds can stay.   But you cannot live to control it.  

What does it mean?

It means everyone needs to finish his job before his life ends.

Can you leave behind a direction and a future outlook?

Chinese people have been warned by the  Emperor Chin.   He wished to build his eternal kingdom  but failed.

So people will remember that eternal something can only be unrealistic.

Eternal is on the deeds but not on the work.

It is a total effort of all the waters to keep a river flowing.

Waters can return,  but the river cannot.

A river of no return is composed by drops of waters.

I cannot live longer than my life, but I believe my dreams can........

Only that I wish someone can share my dream.

I hope you can remember my dream.

I have a vivid dream that I can fly.

I can fly over the sea and inside the subway tunnel: lots of people were walking  hurriedly to their work, but I was flying over them happily.

I believe you would like to share it.

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Maybe you would like to share my dream.

How long can a monkey live?

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How long can a monkey live?

We are given different life spans.  Differences may be good for us, but it creates also inequality and tragedies sometimes.   Please refer to my story:   "The monkey and a little yellow flower".   My mother died when I was 11 years old,   I would say it is good for me for my later development. ........If  I was not living like a wild street boy,  I will not be Leechard now.....

from AI:

The lifespan of a monkey varies dramatically depending on the species, and whether it lives in the wild or in captivity. There is no single answer, but generally, smaller monkeys tend to have shorter lives, while larger ones can live for several decades.

📊 Lifespan by Species (Examples)

Here is a look at the average and maximum lifespans for some well-known monkey species, primarily based on data from captive populations:

· Common Marmoset: Average 5–10 years, maximum 21 years.

· Squirrel Monkey: Average 20 years, maximum 30 years.

· Tufted Capuchin: Average 10–17 years, maximum 45 years.

· Rhesus Macaque: Average 25–40 years, maximum 40 years.

· Japanese Macaque: Average 28–32 years, maximum 39 years.

· Olive Baboon: Average 25–30 years, maximum 38 years.

🌳 Wild vs. Captivity

The environment plays a huge role in how long a monkey lives.

· In Captivity: With regular food, medical care, and protection from predators, monkeys often live longer. For example, a Rhesus macaque in the wild lives about 18 years, but in a research center with excellent care, it can live up to 38 years.

· In the Wild: Life is tougher due to predators, disease, and food scarcity. However, for some species, wild lifespans can still be impressive. Rhesus macaques, for instance, can live 30–36 years in the wild.

💡 Key Takeaways

· Old World vs. New World: Old World monkeys (like macaques and baboons) often live longer (up to ~25+ years) than New World monkeys (like marmosets and capuchins), which typically live up to ~20 years.

· Record Breakers: Some individuals far exceed averages. A Capuchin monkey named Ma lived to be at least 47 years old in captivity.

How long can an elephant live?

(Another stimulation for us......)

The lifespan of an elephant is impressively long, but it varies depending on the species and, quite significantly, whether they live in the wild or in captivity. Generally, African elephants tend to live longer than Asian elephants.

🐘 Lifespan by Species

· African Elephant: The average life expectancy is around 70 years. In the wild, they can live up to 70 years or even slightly more, making them one of the longest-living mammals.

· Asian Elephant: The average life expectancy is roughly 60 years in the wild. However, some individuals have been known to live for over 80 years, particularly in captivity or under human care.

🌳 Wild vs. Captivity

A crucial factor is the environment. Studies indicate that wild elephants generally live significantly longer than those in zoos.

· In the Wild: Elephants in protected areas can live more than twice as long as those in European zoos. For example, one study found the median lifespan for wild African elephants in Kenya's Amboseli National Park was 56 years, compared to just 17 years for zoo-born females.

· In Captivity: Life expectancy in captivity can vary widely. Some research shows average lifespans for captive African elephants around 33 years in North America, with even lower averages (around 17-19 years) reported in some European zoo populations. For captive Asian elephants, averages are often cited around 45 years.

💡 Key Takeaways

· Species Matters: African elephants typically have a longer average lifespan (~70 years) compared to Asian elephants (~60 years).

· The "Wild Advantage": Despite the hardships of predators and disease, wild elephants live much longer on average than their captive counterparts.

· Record Breakers: The maximum known lifespan for an Asian elephant is over 80 years, showing the potential for these animals to live exceptionally long lives under the right conditions.

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