cs () {
    cd $1;
    ls ${@:2}
}

You (probably) only want to pass the first argument to cd, this’ll send the rest to ls.

You can always explain reality with that quote, you just have to realize you’ve been an optimist in your definition of stupidity.

You don’t want to stir it. Agitation increases bitterness. If it isn’t mixing well, pour slower.

dd literally has the nickname “disk destroyer”, and it is a well-earned title. Once you have a bad default choice and no pre-installed alternative, you’ll have at minimum 3 competing tools. Just the way the world works.