Is it really too much for me to expect that at some point I'll find a group of bohemian intellectuals and artists who want to sit around and discuss philosophical and mundane things from various perspectives in a modern-day salon ( Read more... )

 Thank you to those who answered - you've given me much to think about and consider, and I've both strengthened and expanded my theory. If you still would like to respond, I'd LOVE to hear what you have to say - the more input the better.

A smattering/sampling of answers, interestingly received in this order:

--- and it wouldn't be good for the ( Read more... )

Okay....I'm begging you (all of you) - find some time to answer this one - it's for a very important project of mine (namely, gathering the answers so I can support or change my theory!!!)     :::smile:::

If you knew someone was deliberately setting you up to hurt you,
but the process allowed you to more fully experience and explore a certain ( Read more... )