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ToolsOfDestruction Since: Jul, 2012
#162101: Sep 28th 2011 at 9:12:14 AM

Yeah, and how to we know that we're real?

DarkConfidant Since: Aug, 2011
#162102: Sep 28th 2011 at 9:14:25 AM

And what would you rather we do? Not learn anything because it's not yet hard fact proven by years (or centuries, or millions of years) of scrutiny? Just because it's not proven yet doesn't mean that we don't have a ton of evidence suggesting that it is.

I'd go in and use Bayesian statistics to set up some sort of argument, but it seems unnecessary.

Phoenixor Departed days ahead. from Scotland. Still. Since: Mar, 2010
Departed days ahead.
#162103: Sep 28th 2011 at 9:15:20 AM

Well, now we're getting into solipism, a thing that I think about from time to time. I've learned to just say "whatever" and desperately try to shift reality so that I'm a dinosaur punching man who's loved by all.

I guess we could go... wherever we please.
ToolsOfDestruction Since: Jul, 2012
#162104: Sep 28th 2011 at 9:15:56 AM

Indeed!

I'm torn between "how do I know this is real?" and "fuck it, I want to learn it anyway!"

Inhopelessguy Since: Apr, 2011
#162105: Sep 28th 2011 at 9:17:10 AM

Oh, I don't mind the fact that it's all a big-ass lie with evidence.

It's just interesting that we understand a lot, and yet understand nothing about the world.

Besides, it's nice to know things, so... meh. Education and all that.

edited 28th Sep '11 9:17:45 AM by Inhopelessguy

nekoalexa from the same place I've always been Since: Oct, 2010
#162106: Sep 28th 2011 at 9:18:02 AM

-_^

AC:NL Dream Address: 5200-2582-5967
ToolsOfDestruction Since: Jul, 2012
#162107: Sep 28th 2011 at 9:18:39 AM

The sun is shining.

It's very warm.

It's nearly October.

What madness is this?!

Phoenixor Departed days ahead. from Scotland. Still. Since: Mar, 2010
Departed days ahead.
#162108: Sep 28th 2011 at 9:18:42 AM

Hey there Neko. How are you today?

I guess we could go... wherever we please.
Inhopelessguy Since: Apr, 2011
#162109: Sep 28th 2011 at 9:19:40 AM

Hola, Nyan!

<hugs>

I know, C. I know.

It's 23 degrees Celsius down here.

nekoalexa from the same place I've always been Since: Oct, 2010
#162110: Sep 28th 2011 at 9:20:09 AM

@Crack Inorite?

@Phoenix I'm good. On lunch break.

How are you all?

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Phoenixor Departed days ahead. from Scotland. Still. Since: Mar, 2010
Departed days ahead.
#162111: Sep 28th 2011 at 9:20:50 AM

I'm doing alright. Debating whether or not I should take a quick picture of myself with my phone.

I guess we could go... wherever we please.
DarkConfidant Since: Aug, 2011
#162112: Sep 28th 2011 at 9:21:02 AM

Not at all true. We understand an awful lot about the world. Except for a few parts of it, like the brain.

What we lack is certainty and objective proof. The very fact that we invoke the scientific method means that even if we're 99.99% confident that something is an accurate explanation, there's always the possibility that some test we haven't tried will invalidate everything that we know. Hence why we have to continue to test and retest. We don't do so to prove that we're right. We do so to show that we're not wrong. (Note the subtlety in the difference there.)

ToolsOfDestruction Since: Jul, 2012
#162113: Sep 28th 2011 at 9:21:12 AM

It's meant to be 26 degrees Thursday/Friday.

nekoalexa from the same place I've always been Since: Oct, 2010
#162114: Sep 28th 2011 at 9:21:43 AM

I have no pictures of myself on my phone. Everyone else I know has one of themselves on their phones. tongue

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DarkConfidant Since: Aug, 2011
#162115: Sep 28th 2011 at 9:22:36 AM

I don't even know how to take pictures on my phone.

Not like I really use it anyway on account of not really having friends.

In other news, Britain is far warmer than normal and I think this has been the coldest September here in 30 years.

edited 28th Sep '11 9:23:12 AM by DarkConfidant

Phoenixor Departed days ahead. from Scotland. Still. Since: Mar, 2010
Departed days ahead.
#162116: Sep 28th 2011 at 9:22:50 AM

I more meant to possibly post on here for your viewing pleasure mild enjoyment?

edited 28th Sep '11 9:22:58 AM by Phoenixor

I guess we could go... wherever we please.
Inhopelessguy Since: Apr, 2011
#162117: Sep 28th 2011 at 9:24:27 AM

@ Confi. Ahhh, I see.

@ C.

It's supposed to be 27 degrees down here with 60% humidity tomorrow.

ToolsOfDestruction Since: Jul, 2012
#162118: Sep 28th 2011 at 9:25:30 AM

I have to wear a black suit for school!

I'll roast!

DarkConfidant Since: Aug, 2011
#162119: Sep 28th 2011 at 9:25:48 AM

Meanwhile, it's averaged highs of 23 Celsius throughout the month and lows around 12 here. Average would be 5 to 6 degrees warmer.

nekoalexa from the same place I've always been Since: Oct, 2010
#162120: Sep 28th 2011 at 9:26:11 AM

@Crack D:

@Phoenix Go ahead, then.tongue

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MrW from some place Since: Sep, 2010
#162121: Sep 28th 2011 at 9:27:50 AM

Hey Neko!

Have you read Nintendo Power yet lately?

They got a biiig article on Skyward Sword! grin

nekoalexa from the same place I've always been Since: Oct, 2010
#162122: Sep 28th 2011 at 9:28:31 AM

I've never read it...

Where can I read it, W?

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Inhopelessguy Since: Apr, 2011
#162123: Sep 28th 2011 at 9:29:00 AM

@ C. Me Too!.

Still, at least I look good... while... dying of extreme heat.

DarkConfidant Since: Aug, 2011
#162125: Sep 28th 2011 at 9:33:57 AM

[up][up]But what if I don't want you to die?

edited 28th Sep '11 9:34:03 AM by DarkConfidant


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