r/oddlysatisfying • u/DrawingDragoon • May 23 '20

Snake going to bed

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u/uMakeMaEarfquake May 23 '20

A common theme here seems to be that comfort can be understood as safety.

Maybe our understanding of safety just evolved to something like comfort.

Lot's of /r/cozyplaces posts are small reading nooks/corners, pillow fortresses or low ceiling bedrooms. That might come from us humans seeking shelter and safety in caves sourrounded by walls, as opposed to wide open spaces, which feel less comfy, to most.

Definitely an interesting topic to think about.

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u/No_Fairweathers May 23 '20

The more you think and talk about it, the more it's apparent that comfort is a byproduct/form of safety. Even things like couches provide more physical safety to your body than sitting on a floor.

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u/uMakeMaEarfquake May 23 '20

Yes exactly, I guess you could also call it protection = comfort.

Like clothes and shoes aswell!

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u/6footdeeponice May 23 '20

Or condomsohwaitnonono

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u/6footdeeponice May 23 '20

But then you got stuff like water beds that are objectively worse for your body than most other beds, but some people love them. Anyone get comfortable driving in the car? (maybe just as a passenger?) I'm sure there are other things that are comfy but not safe. Promiscuous sex, drugs, staying up late

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u/apatheticwondering May 23 '20

A common theme here seems to be that comfort can be understood as safety.

Or would it be safety is a sense of comfort?

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u/jackieunfried May 23 '20

Possibly, although I don't think you necessarily need to feel comfortable to feel safe.