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vertiginous question

The name Benj Hellie gave to this question: "Why am I me and not someone else?". It's called "vertiginous" because it makes people's heads spin, especially the heads of P-zombies. Also called the "even harder problem of consciousness", since it's even harder to solve than David Chalmers' hard problem of consciousness. Materialism can't seem to answer it. Its unanswerability and the fact that the self exists at all may possibly imply that solipsism is true, that animals aren't sentient, and that this is all a simulation where everyone else is an NPC. It may also imply that I'm immortal and that my consciousness will last forever, living as everyone.
How a nonsentient P-zombie NPC reacts after hearing about it: "The vertiginous question is meaningless. If I were someone else, I wouldn't be me."
by dead666420 November 19, 2025
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Based Questing

Based Questing is when someone pursues life side quests entirely on their own terms without bending to anyone else’s expectations.

It is the act of stepping off the “main path” to explore adventures, habits, hobbies, or experiences purely because they resonate with you. A based quester follows their inner compass, treats detours as essential chapters, and levels up through conviction-driven exploration rather than chasing approval.

Key traits:
• Low-stakes exploration fueled by deep alignment
• Rejecting pressure to follow a predetermined timeline
• Letting curiosity and courage shape your character arc
• Choosing paths that build self-trust, not performance for others
“Everyone signed up for the big bus tour, but I rented a scooter and went based questing around the island solo. Riding a scooter is what makes me feel the most alive: wind in my face, no schedule, no crowd, just pure freedom. While they paid for an overhyped, overpriced, watered-down version of the island, I was out there carving my own path and soaking in the real thing.”
by detourdisciple December 7, 2025
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Second Biggest Question

When used it refers to a major question about who the person should ask to the prom or other social event, or to all major questions in a relation ship but marriage which is the "Biggest Question" The phrase is generally used by guys in reference to girls but can be used by girls
Time to answer the Second Biggest Question! I need a date fast! #Second.Biggest.Question
by zkilling April 2, 2011
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I'll take my question off the air

in a group text: immediately leaving the group after asking a question followed by proclaiming "i'll take my question off the air." A gesture to receive a response one-on-one from any member
Me: Anyone think the building 7 thing is real?
Me: I'll take my question off the air
"Me" has left the group at 11:57pm
by mankthetank May 26, 2016
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Field the question

1) A response, perception, or point of view for the 'mischief' in front of you.

2) Someone calls you out in a way that forces you to engage and respond fully to the bold accusations they are intending.

3) Analysing and/or studying an accusation in order to blow away its pretense.
That little bastard just shoved you under the bus , asking you about your mama that way. Just cause she was a hoe doesn't mean he can ask you shit like that!

You're one of the smartest sob's I know, field the question my brother!!! I know you will get him back real good!
by NickDLR November 30, 2017
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I nEeD A qUeStIoN

ask somebody to giv you a question
ay Joe! I nEeD A qUeStIoN
Ya what?
Can i PLz eat your poo?
sure it sure is tasty
by Earth Worm Sally December 8, 2018
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‘i was shook’th when i saw that bumbaclart bad man walk through the door with that vigorous tone’ said half willy will, ‘ i thought he was gonna cum in me’
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and fortnite
and rocket league

and fifa

and gta
and suck your mom
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