Hey Ben, Thanks for sharing another session. First, I noticed you’ve got a real knack for technical work - tracing a wire in your car is not something most people can do. Honestly, that’s a skill I can’t even imagine tackling myself. You seem to find a lot of meaning in your tea rituals. Why are you drawn toward these particular teas, like the "uru nakatani"? Is it about the flavors, the ritual, or something else entirely? It’s clear you take pride in the process, and I get the sense that it gives you a bit of calm or focus. I remember you mentioning VR in a past video. Do you enjoy playing games? I’d love to learn more about your neurodiversity journey. How did you first discover you’re autistic? What’s been the biggest insight or learning for you so far? You’ve clearly thought deeply about how it shapes your life. Now, onto your point about rules. You said something that really caught my attention: “Blindly following rules shifts responsibility to rule-makers.” I think you’re partially right - compliance does place trust in their judgment. But here’s the thing: blind adherence can lead to ethical or practical dilemmas. Take the “Nuremberg Defense” of “just following orders.” It’s a stark reminder that personal accountability doesn’t disappear just because someone else created a rule. Sometimes, the responsibility falls back on us to decide when rules don’t serve the greater good. It’s a balancing act. Look at the progress you’ve made. Applying for Citizens’ Money, paying off your car debt, and even considering career coaching - all of these are steps forward, and they’re no small thing. You’re chipping away at what needs to be done, even when it feels overwhelming. That takes grit, Ben. Every small win adds up, and you’ve got more in you than you sometimes give yourself credit for. Looking forward to hearing more about your thoughts, hobbies, and how the next steps unfold for you. Cheering you on, Mike
You’re not a cry baby we’re living in a crazy transitional time. Thanks for sharing :)
thanks for the kind words.
I may understand, sadly am not able to “know” this to be true.
thanks for watching and engaging
Hey Ben,
Thanks for sharing another session.
First, I noticed you’ve got a real knack for technical work - tracing a wire in your car is not something most people can do. Honestly, that’s a skill I can’t even imagine tackling myself.
You seem to find a lot of meaning in your tea rituals. Why are you drawn toward these particular teas, like the "uru nakatani"? Is it about the flavors, the ritual, or something else entirely? It’s clear you take pride in the process, and I get the sense that it gives you a bit of calm or focus.
I remember you mentioning VR in a past video. Do you enjoy playing games?
I’d love to learn more about your neurodiversity journey. How did you first discover you’re autistic? What’s been the biggest insight or learning for you so far? You’ve clearly thought deeply about how it shapes your life.
Now, onto your point about rules. You said something that really caught my attention: “Blindly following rules shifts responsibility to rule-makers.” I think you’re partially right - compliance does place trust in their judgment. But here’s the thing: blind adherence can lead to ethical or practical dilemmas. Take the “Nuremberg Defense” of “just following orders.” It’s a stark reminder that personal accountability doesn’t disappear just because someone else created a rule. Sometimes, the responsibility falls back on us to decide when rules don’t serve the greater good. It’s a balancing act.
Look at the progress you’ve made. Applying for Citizens’ Money, paying off your car debt, and even considering career coaching - all of these are steps forward, and they’re no small thing. You’re chipping away at what needs to be done, even when it feels overwhelming. That takes grit, Ben. Every small win adds up, and you’ve got more in you than you sometimes give yourself credit for.
Looking forward to hearing more about your thoughts, hobbies, and how the next steps unfold for you.
Cheering you on,
Mike
Hey Mike,
Thanks for watching and giving feedback on another session. >Blindly following the rules* shifts responsibility to rule makers