The March quiz - because monster and gravdigr didn't - Page 2

Griff · 03-06-2019, 06:07 AM

You think a lot.

Flint · 03-06-2019, 12:02 PM

GRIFF. Did you say, somewhere, to read the book 'Sapiens' ??

Because I was at the airport & realized I'd forgotten to bring a book, so I bought a copy of Sapiens for 20 bucks, and, wow. Great stuff.

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

I haven't read a book in a while and was halfway convinced that the simulation didn't support reading large volumes anymore, hence the appearance of magical, dopamine-hijacking, "small chunk" reading devices in all of our pockets.

sexobon · 03-06-2019, 05:51 PM

2. Do you have free will?

I choose not to answer these questions.

Griff · 03-07-2019, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flint

GRIFF. Did you say, somewhere, to read the book 'Sapiens' ??

Because I was at the airport & realized I'd forgotten to bring a book, so I bought a copy of Sapiens for 20 bucks, and, wow. Great stuff.

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

I haven't read a book in a while and was halfway convinced that the simulation didn't support reading large volumes anymore, hence the appearance of magical, dopamine-hijacking, "small chunk" reading devices in all of our pockets.

lol. Yeah, I read that as a precursor to his next two because I wanted to be up to speed for those. Turns out it was a solid book in its own right.

Flint · 03-07-2019, 06:12 PM

Oh, there's more ? !!

Griff · 03-08-2019, 07:37 AM

I ordered the next book after you mentioned the first.

https://www.amazon.com/Homo-Deus-Bri...2052174&sr=8-2

lumberjim · 03-08-2019, 09:42 AM

1. Why is there something, rather than nothing?

if there was nothing, there would be no question, so the question is self fulfilling.

2. Do you have free will?

free from what? you can do whatever you want if you're willing to accept the consequence, good or bad

3. Do numbers really exist?

numbers are merely the language of quantity. they exist as much as words do. which is to say, no. you can't touch a number, so it exists only in the abstract

4. What is the source of human consciousness?

time

5. Is everyone's life of absolutely equal value?

no.

6. What is love? ("baby don't hurt me" not an acceptable answer here)

love is a word

7. Is there such a thing as luck?

no, but there is such a thing as perception

8. Are emotions rational?

yes. not terribly predictable, but they make sense usually in retrospect

9. Is a high self-esteem a good quality to have?

fuck yeah. sooo good. I'd be nowhere without my big head

10. Which is better: cats or dogs?

better, lol. If they could cross breed them so you'd have a dog's personality and a cat's cleanliness....

Gravdigr · 03-08-2019, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lumberjim

love is a word

Reminds me of 'Animal Mother' (played by Adam Baldwin), in Full Metal Jacket.

Paraphrasing:

Quote:

Freedom is just a word. If I'm gonna get my ass blown off for a word, my word is poontang.

03-06-2019, 06:07 AM	#16
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	You think a lot. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

03-06-2019, 12:02 PM	#17
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	GRIFF. Did you say, somewhere, to read the book 'Sapiens' ?? Because I was at the airport & realized I'd forgotten to bring a book, so I bought a copy of Sapiens for 20 bucks, and, wow. Great stuff. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind I haven't read a book in a while and was halfway convinced that the simulation didn't support reading large volumes anymore, hence the appearance of magical, dopamine-hijacking, "small chunk" reading devices in all of our pockets. __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

03-07-2019, 06:12 PM	#20
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	Oh, there's more ? !! __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

03-08-2019, 07:37 AM	#21
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	I ordered the next book after you mentioned the first. https://www.amazon.com/Homo-Deus-Bri...2052174&sr=8-2 __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

03-08-2019, 09:42 AM	#22
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	1. Why is there something, rather than nothing? if there was nothing, there would be no question, so the question is self fulfilling. 2. Do you have free will? free from what? you can do whatever you want if you're willing to accept the consequence, good or bad 3. Do numbers really exist? numbers are merely the language of quantity. they exist as much as words do. which is to say, no. you can't touch a number, so it exists only in the abstract 4. What is the source of human consciousness? time 5. Is everyone's life of absolutely equal value? no. 6. What is love? ("baby don't hurt me" not an acceptable answer here) love is a word 7. Is there such a thing as luck? no, but there is such a thing as perception 8. Are emotions rational? yes. not terribly predictable, but they make sense usually in retrospect 9. Is a high self-esteem a good quality to have? fuck yeah. sooo good. I'd be nowhere without my big head 10. Which is better: cats or dogs? better, lol. If they could cross breed them so you'd have a dog's personality and a cat's cleanliness.... __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

03-06-2019, 05:51 PM	#18
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	2. Do you have free will? I choose not to answer these questions.

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