Ormund is right to call the Targaryens barbarians. I know his reason is coz they own dragons, but mine is this trad of marrying their kin. I couldnโt even believe Alicent would allow that. I thought she'd stick to being a Hightower in both name and Values.
The Economist: You have close to 250 million followers on X. You say things like "civil war in Britain is inevitable. Just a question of when"
Elon Musk: On the current trend, yes.
The Economist: When were you last in the UK?
Musk: A few years ago
The Economist: Exactly. I live there. That is nonsense. The numbers also disprove what you say. London is a much safer city than any city in the US. You have painted Europe and the UK as overrun with terrifying Muslim immigrants, there's rape on every corner, there's civilizational destruction.
Musk: I didn't say any of those things.
I think Iโm a fake foodie because anytime I fall sick, I develop this visceral aversion to food. Itโs so shocking because even a mere โWhat will you eat?โ or the thought of food is enough to have me retching.
3. Instead of asking, "Did you understand?", say, "Could you visualize that?"
This can encourage the other person to picture the idea more vividly and may help communication.
4. When someone treats you badly in front of others, stay calm, look at them, and say:
"Are you okay?"
A calm response like this can sometimes defuse the situation and shift the tone of the interaction.