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[apwell23]

> pay attention to how intelligent people express themselves with words.

Do you consciously do this? I listen to podcasts in a very passive way.

[maroonblazer → apwell23]

> Do you consciously do this? I listen to podcasts in a very passive way.

This caught my eye. What does it mean to listen 'passively'? Meaning it's just 'on' in the background? I.e., you're not paying attention to the content? If so then it would seem you're not interested in hearing what the speakers have to say, which then begs the question of why 'listen' to podcasts in the first place?

[apwell23 → maroonblazer]

same reason i watch steven seagal movies.

[chistev → apwell23]

No, I don't. But you still notice how they express themselves or describe certain events.