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I would have to say that the reason for my existence is that I was born, a special thing in and of itself, as the probability was incredibly small. But as for the why, I would have to say that everything in this universe exists for the same purpose, that purpose is simply to exist, and play...

Well, because it is emotion, if it feels real then it is real, regardless of if it is justified or not. So in your attempt you end up inducing a change in your emotional state, it is real. But on feigning emotion, yes I occasionally try to simulate it, though it often fails to convince me...

agreed

I am also a leo, and I like my sign, but also think it insignificant. Perhaps we could make a poll and collect data on the ratio of zodiac signs compared to the INTP type. Though I suspect that there is absolutely no correlation.

Aristotle would call human happiness the highest goal, and all other things that humans do, even if they are misguided, are a means to acquire happiness. People who are trying to achieve greatness are only attempting to find satisfaction through their greatness, and are hoping it will...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJ1Mz7kGVf0 :D:D

everything you said, this was my exact thought, though I would add to my list... Adam Smith- father economics and a philosopher who dealt with a rather unique and diverse range of topics (including even music) Justice Thomas- currently serving justice of the US supreme court, for his...

Think not o the grand scale of time, but merely for the individual who first developed an idea. For this engineer designing and building a car was no shortcut, it probably took a decent chunk of his time. However, you are correct that mother necessity makes us want to reduce our labor in the...

But are these things really shortcuts when you factor in the development process; conceptualization, construction, implementation. Yes a bike is faster than walking, and a car is faster than biking, but think how much time it took to develop a car.

because nobody likes us because we piss them off

And then they killed the INTP

Have you ever read watchmen, a giant squid squid monster will do the trick. :D But seriously, if we are motivated to unite only because it is safer that way, we need some kind of external force, perhaps some interaction with alien life. Whether they are friends or enemies they are not us, and...

I am a humanities geek, I especially love political science, which is my major. But I am also very into philosophy, where formal logic and reasoning come into play. Besides, I find that while math is useful, it is too naked to hold my interest all by itself. People are walking paradoxes, and...

Is there any good side to any race based nationalism, or nationalism in general? No absolutely not. They are a bunch of collectivist morons operating on the most arbitrary forms of distinction, such that they make their collective judgements based on nothing. They are idiots.

Could you have guessed that my favorite number is also Phi?

If one ever wanted, or had to, expatriate where would one choose to go and why? I have a list of nations I would move to for varying reasons, simply because I am constantly looking for better alternatives... to everything. Have fun with it. Most likely 1. Switzerland; I love their...

just fulfilling the conditions of the thread

Hello Mr Faust

While this is certainly true, it is not what I mean. In terms of the value of any component to a system, compared to that same component in relation to another system. I do not mean subjective value judgements from one perspective to another, but rather whether or not any individual thing is...

addictedartist Not at all. Consider a thing good or bad within the system it operates. Now consider this within a greater system. A deer eats a lot of food, and reproduces in good health. These deer have no predator to kill them. That is good for the individual deer, but soon they overrun...

Today, I heard a friend say to me that if everything was good, the world would be out of balance. Yet this obviously would be bad. So it seems if something was to be "good" it would have to be absolute. I suppose the notion that even too much of a good thing is bad is what they meant, but at...

Are you describing the symbolism and means of representation, or are you describing the principle? A base ten system is arbitrary, the existence of ratios and proportions between things in a measured and constant way is not. Similarly, logic exists not in symbolism, but as pure natural...

Auburn While you may be correct about advanced societies perhaps not needing to harvest planetary resources, think about other reasons such barbarity may occur. A nice sunny world with a clear blue sky,and by this pretty picture I mean a livable world, is as much of a resource as any raw...

I love that episode, yay for seven of nine

why, because let's go for a forum record 1.

in my view even if the odds are say...

who sent that to you, and why? :confused:

Ahh nothing like subtlety and wit to make one feel... err where was I going with this? Dear god it was like a car wreck, I simply had to keep scrolling, couldn't look away. My only question is why would one dig this up to begin with.

Yes, thank you for asking. I really don't know either. :confused:

Well, it depends on how you argue. If you are capable of simply disproving the other's argument in a debate, simply by pointing out logical flaws, this is perfectly acceptable. You are not making any claim, just refuting one that is wrong. You need no prior knowledge to do this. It is when you...

can i wear it with my glasses? :confused:

I acknowledge all the problems you have stated about a conlang. So while I have mentioned that this is what people have tried to do, I don't think it is a practical solution either. It is just worth bringing into a conversation about the human language problem. The world is on its way to...

Duxwing Yes, that mistake, when read that way, is mildly funny. I see it now.

I'm sorry Duxwing I didn't mean to cause offense. Such are the hardships, trials, and tribulations, of dealing with human speech and writing. :o MissQuote I suppose this is true as well.

Dux, it is called auto correct, fast typing, and laziness. Us loves u butt no1 loves a grammar nazi. Nevertheless, I shall edit my previous posting. :) http://www.explosm.net/comics/2712/ But back to topic... yes, I love music.

Well, our fe is weak, so emotion is not the principle actor. I revel in the sheer joy of recognizing genius. I would describe the "emotional" effects of music on me as a change between states in energy, from low to high and high to low, but not happy to sad or sad to happy. However, I can feel...

Either way, human language is imperfect. How many misunderstandings have you had with somebody who already speaks your language? Words, even when used in the most objective sense, are still subject to different interpretations, hence miscommunication. But the point of building a conlang, was...

Hence the reason many have created conlangs. But practically speaking, as wonderful as this would be, most people will simply keep the languages they are accustomed to, because for them this is more practical. Frankly, there is still a measurable disconnect between english speakers and english...

I am the eccentric introvert who sleeps on top of his dog house instead of inside, it because that is the way I like it. I often allow my imagination to take me to a far off world, and I am the only character in the show that is interesting. :D though I may be as self absorbed as lucy:D

probably Snoopy or Woodstock

Ha, its from Clockwork Orange. But as far as feeling anything, I feel nothing with more intensity than when i listen to music. Especially classical music, and the orchestra in particular. It is my window into my soul. I could see my self as a peanuts character, though. :)

I fear this might be a dangerously revealing psychological exercise. the notes go on the orchestra plays the moods are changing with the key and tempo i find not the power to resist nor the will my mind is one with the score up down up down it flows i flow moving ever from peace and...

a little bit of the old Ludwig Van.

But why does this matter, and how does anything that I wont be capable of perceiving matter to me?

Were I to meet a perfect copy of myself what would happen? In this scenario, we are both still alive. We look and think like each other, yet we are different. I am me, and he is him. Both of us may say "I am GodOfOrder" but neither thinks the other is the same person. But form the moment...

Funny I just read Descartes' discourse on methods, so he is fresh in my mind. I could definitely see a man who was as prolific as Descartes being capable of creating something like a mechanical doll. Leonardo da Vinci did make a mechanical man out of a suit of armor, and a lion, so presumably...

I have played the violin for about four years now. I have never measured the length of my violin however:D

the first step is logical consistency, the second step is sound preconditions, the third is a semi intelligent interlocutor

I prefer continuous application of skill as a means of application. Don't even let the kids know they are being tested. I have always thought testing stupid, and timing arbitrary. If they can do it, that is all that matters. When I learned to play violin, I was educated via the Suzuki...

There has always been an interesting relationship between the advance of technology and labor. As the modes of production change, certain jobs become obsolete. People must adapt or die. education is the only remedy, if we can do it...