Post #2537285
2026-05-01 16:12 UTC
Is it unreasonable to not have a few what-ifs in situations like this? My SO gets annoyed when I build up a tree of conditions, but why not be prepared, as it's possible things aren't as perfect as assumed. Also, my mind in reading that passage kept thinking, if this is the only source for fish, then get what they have, but can't you get two smaller ones for the same price (they usually are sold by weight, afaik)? Maybe being too analytical of a fiction piece is a sign of something...
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@Djehngo@lemmy.world 2026-05-01 16:19
I don't think it's unreasonable, but it may come a doss as unusual as it's a small amount of extra work that most people don't feel the need to do or at least not to the same extent; they are much more comfortable being reactive and only planning for contingencies after the primary plan fails.
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@Drusas@fedia.io 2026-05-02 03:28
That's how I learned to survive as an adult. After a few years of practice, I started needing the scripts and plans and backup scripts and plans less. Just do what you need to do.