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Booger Queen
who?
Either Grand Booger Queen II or one Booger Queen from my former school. She is named Booger Queen Pajula.
We might as well throw Mary Hannah and Tolbs on this list if we going to do this Booger Queen/John Madden business.
DON'T change Booger Queen to John Madden. Booger Queen is so beautiful when written. And John Madden should be changed to Maisy.
Booger Queen should become Pat Summerall, I think this is needed.
I am in the starting stages of having a girlfriend, but I'm not plastering her name everywhere. I do say it sometimes because it happens to be a word in the dictionary, but nothing like what Poiponen13 is doing.
I did reference my wife in the other thread. I did so mainly due to the fact that I bring her up in the context of road trips we both go on (such as Maui last year).
Quote from: 1 on February 13, 2023, 02:10:19 PM
I am in the starting stages of having a girlfriend, but I'm not plastering her name everywhere. I do say it sometimes because it happens to be a word in the dictionary, but nothing like what Poiponen13 is doing.
Two?
How about MMM? Is he really here?
Quote from: roadman65 on February 13, 2023, 08:34:26 PM
How about MMM? Is he really here?
Are any of us really here? How do I know all of you just aren't just figments of my imagination? Maybe I'm a Boltzmann Brain floating through the ether of a Universe long past heat death?
Sounds like a religious order I learned about in High School teaching the prelude to College Humanities. They think we are not hear but imagined in all of our minds.
It's kind of like that. The premise is more about how it is far more likely for consciousness to spontaneously develop from nothing than it is for the universe to exist as we perceive it.
I wonder too if this universe exists elsewhere and we imagine this one sort of like Picard living as Kamen in the TNG episode called The Inner Light.
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I am in the starting stages of having a girlfriend, but I'm not plastering her name everywhere. I do say it sometimes because it happens to be a word in the dictionary, but nothing like what Poiponen13 is doing.
Two?
(Better) ½
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I am in the starting stages of having a girlfriend, but I'm not plastering her name everywhere. I do say it sometimes because it happens to be a word in the dictionary, but nothing like what Poiponen13 is doing.
Two?
(Better) ½
(Even Better) 0.37
Quote from: formulanone on February 13, 2023, 08:49:52 PM
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Quote from: 1 on February 13, 2023, 02:10:19 PM
I am in the starting stages of having a girlfriend, but I'm not plastering her name everywhere. I do say it sometimes because it happens to be a word in the dictionary, but nothing like what Poiponen13 is doing.
Two?
(Better) ½
Two is good. Two is a prime, you know.
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Why does this thread exist
No.
Quote from: kirbykart on February 14, 2023, 07:00:46 PM
No.
I second that.
Quote from: Max Rockatansky on February 14, 2023, 07:04:03 PM
Boltzman Brain theory is a religion now?
Doesn't that only explain
how we're here, not
why we're here?
Quote from: interstatefan990 on February 14, 2023, 07:12:10 PM
Quote from: kirbykart on February 14, 2023, 07:00:46 PM
No.
I second that.
Quote from: Max Rockatansky on February 14, 2023, 07:04:03 PM
Boltzman Brain theory is a religion now?
Doesn't that only explain how we're here, not why we're here?
Not really, if true it would just prove that the reality around us is false. It certainly wouldn't provide much insight if any on "how" any of us are here.
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on February 14, 2023, 06:58:29 PM
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Quote from: Max Rockatansky on February 14, 2023, 05:30:35 PM
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on February 14, 2023, 04:58:17 PM
Why does this thread exist
Why do any of us exist?
Woah there, this is a forum, not a Bible study. :D
We need an aaroads subforum to discuss religion and philosophy
https://youtu.be/31g0YE61PLQ
(2 in 1: Both a reply to your idea and the position on that of many people on this forum! But not me.)
Quote from: Max Rockatansky on February 14, 2023, 07:17:04 PM
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Quote from: kirbykart on February 14, 2023, 07:00:46 PM
No.
I second that.
Quote from: Max Rockatansky on February 14, 2023, 07:04:03 PM
Boltzman Brain theory is a religion now?
Doesn't that only explain how we're here, not why we're here?
Not really, if true it would just prove that the reality around us is false. It certainly wouldn't provide much insight if any on "how" any of us are here.
Not the "step-by-step instructions" kind of how, the "this is what happens" kind of how.
Quote from: interstatefan990 on February 14, 2023, 07:26:42 PM
Quote from: Max Rockatansky on February 14, 2023, 07:17:04 PM
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Quote from: kirbykart on February 14, 2023, 07:00:46 PM
No.
I second that.
Quote from: Max Rockatansky on February 14, 2023, 07:04:03 PM
Boltzman Brain theory is a religion now?
Doesn't that only explain how we're here, not why we're here?
Not really, if true it would just prove that the reality around us is false. It certainly wouldn't provide much insight if any on "how" any of us are here.
Not the "step-by-step instructions" kind of how, the "this is what happens" kind of how.
If reality as we know it is a complete fabrication because we are brains floating in the void, wouldn't we need to start over determining "how" with everything?
Edit: BTW I've been apparently spelling "Boltzmann" incorrectly this entire time. Or was I spelling it correctly as I perceived it from my own false memories from a universe that no longer exists?
Quote from: Max Rockatansky on February 14, 2023, 07:36:52 PM
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Quote from: Max Rockatansky on February 14, 2023, 07:17:04 PM
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Quote from: kirbykart on February 14, 2023, 07:00:46 PM
No.
I second that.
Quote from: Max Rockatansky on February 14, 2023, 07:04:03 PM
Boltzman Brain theory is a religion now?
Doesn't that only explain how we're here, not why we're here?
Not really, if true it would just prove that the reality around us is false. It certainly wouldn't provide much insight if any on "how" any of us are here.
Not the "step-by-step instructions" kind of how, the "this is what happens" kind of how.
If reality as we know it is a complete fabrication because we are brains floating in the void, wouldn't we need to start over determining "how" with everything?
Let me put it this way: If someone asks you "How do you like your eggs?" you wouldn't respond with an explanation of what about eggs causes you to like them. You'd say "oh, I like them
x way". That's what I mean when I say that brain theory attempts to explain how we're here. Like, it unilaterally offers a possible
description of our continuous, physical
state of being.
Quote from: interstatefan990 on February 14, 2023, 07:48:34 PM
Quote from: Max Rockatansky on February 14, 2023, 07:36:52 PM
Quote from: interstatefan990 on February 14, 2023, 07:26:42 PM
Quote from: Max Rockatansky on February 14, 2023, 07:17:04 PM
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Quote from: kirbykart on February 14, 2023, 07:00:46 PM
No.
I second that.
Quote from: Max Rockatansky on February 14, 2023, 07:04:03 PM
Boltzman Brain theory is a religion now?
Doesn't that only explain how we're here, not why we're here?
Not really, if true it would just prove that the reality around us is false. It certainly wouldn't provide much insight if any on "how" any of us are here.
Not the "step-by-step instructions" kind of how, the "this is what happens" kind of how.
If reality as we know it is a complete fabrication because we are brains floating in the void, wouldn't we need to start over determining "how" with everything?
Let me put it this way: If someone asks you "How do you like your eggs?" you wouldn't respond with an explanation of what about eggs causes you to like them. You'd say "oh, I like them x way". That's what I mean when I say that brain theory attempts to explain how we're here. Like, it unilaterally offers a possible description of our continuous, physical state of being.
Does it though? If you've constructed a vast imaginary universe for yourself to occupy and interact with, wouldn't you just convince yourself at a surface conscious level that eggs are real? What fun is playing in a mental simulated universe if you can't adhere to your own set of rules and structure?
Quote from: Max Rockatansky on February 14, 2023, 07:58:16 PM
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Quote from: Max Rockatansky on February 14, 2023, 07:36:52 PM
Quote from: interstatefan990 on February 14, 2023, 07:26:42 PM
Quote from: Max Rockatansky on February 14, 2023, 07:17:04 PM
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Quote from: kirbykart on February 14, 2023, 07:00:46 PM
No.
I second that.
Quote from: Max Rockatansky on February 14, 2023, 07:04:03 PM
Boltzman Brain theory is a religion now?
Doesn't that only explain how we're here, not why we're here?
Not really, if true it would just prove that the reality around us is false. It certainly wouldn't provide much insight if any on "how" any of us are here.
Not the "step-by-step instructions" kind of how, the "this is what happens" kind of how.
If reality as we know it is a complete fabrication because we are brains floating in the void, wouldn't we need to start over determining "how" with everything?
Let me put it this way: If someone asks you "How do you like your eggs?" you wouldn't respond with an explanation of what about eggs causes you to like them. You'd say "oh, I like them x way". That's what I mean when I say that brain theory attempts to explain how we're here. Like, it unilaterally offers a possible description of our continuous, physical state of being.
Does it though? If you've constructed a vast imaginary universe for yourself to occupy and interact with, wouldn't you just convince yourself at a surface conscious level that eggs are real? What fun is playing in a mental simulated universe if you can't adhere to your own set of rules and structure?
That's the thing. Philosophy isn't supposed to be fun, it's supposed to be logical. Also, if that were true, then why are sadness, suffering, and war a thing? Doesn't the self only want what's best for the self?
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Quote from: Max Rockatansky on February 14, 2023, 07:36:52 PM
Quote from: interstatefan990 on February 14, 2023, 07:26:42 PM
Quote from: Max Rockatansky on February 14, 2023, 07:17:04 PM
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Quote from: kirbykart on February 14, 2023, 07:00:46 PM
No.
I second that.
Quote from: Max Rockatansky on February 14, 2023, 07:04:03 PM
Boltzman Brain theory is a religion now?
Doesn't that only explain how we're here, not why we're here?
Not really, if true it would just prove that the reality around us is false. It certainly wouldn't provide much insight if any on "how" any of us are here.
Not the "step-by-step instructions" kind of how, the "this is what happens" kind of how.
If reality as we know it is a complete fabrication because we are brains floating in the void, wouldn't we need to start over determining "how" with everything?
Let me put it this way: If someone asks you "How do you like your eggs?" you wouldn't respond with an explanation of what about eggs causes you to like them. You'd say "oh, I like them x way". That's what I mean when I say that brain theory attempts to explain how we're here. Like, it unilaterally offers a possible description of our continuous, physical state of being.
Does it though? If you've constructed a vast imaginary universe for yourself to occupy and interact with, wouldn't you just convince yourself at a surface conscious level that eggs are real? What fun is playing in a mental simulated universe if you can't adhere to your own set of rules and structure?
That's the thing. Philosophy isn't supposed to be fun, it's supposed to be logical. Also, if that were true, then why are sadness, suffering, and war a thing? Doesn't the self only want what's best for the self?
Could all be imaginary facets of a reality that doesn't actually exist. Essentially everything would be for nothing on a high enough level of consciousness. I could see a consciousness occupying an empty void attempting to give itself purpose, if even it was just a fabrication.
Quote from: Max Rockatansky on February 14, 2023, 08:45:30 PM
Could all be imaginary facets of a reality that doesn't actually exist. Essentially everything would be for nothing on a high enough level of consciousness. I could see a consciousness occupying an empty void attempting to give itself purpose, if even it was just a fabrication.
Love doesn't exist? Pain dosen't exist? Also, everything already
is ultimately for nothing. Earth already
is a planet filling a microscopic sliver of an empty void, full of humans with consciousness trying to give themselves purpose (which, in my opinion, true purpose does not and never will exist).
Quote from: interstatefan990 on February 14, 2023, 08:58:17 PM
Quote from: Max Rockatansky on February 14, 2023, 08:45:30 PM
Could all be imaginary facets of a reality that doesn't actually exist. Essentially everything would be for nothing on a high enough level of consciousness. I could see a consciousness occupying an empty void attempting to give itself purpose, if even it was just a fabrication.
Love doesn't exist? Pain dosen't exist? Also, everything already is ultimately for nothing. Earth already is a planet filling a microscopic sliver of an empty void, full of humans with consciousness trying to give themselves purpose (which, in my opinion, true purpose does not and never will exist).
This feels appropriate:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBkQngrwXqg
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on February 14, 2023, 06:58:29 PM
We need an aaroads subforum to discuss religion and philosophy
New epistemological frameworks:
Sault Sainte John Madden
Booger Queenism
Jadesouttenism
Soukyism
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on February 14, 2023, 04:58:17 PM
Why does this thread exist
Because it exists, Roll the Bones.
(Truth be told, one of my least-favorite Rush songs.)[
Quote from: interstatefan990 on February 14, 2023, 07:48:34 PMLet me put it this way: If someone asks you "How do you like your eggs?" you wouldn't respond with an explanation of what about eggs causes you to like them. You'd say "oh, I like them x way". That's what I mean when I say that brain theory attempts to explain how we're here. Like, it unilaterally offers a possible description of our continuous, physical state of being.
I don't particularly like eggs, but if I did, I'd like them a lot cheaper than they are now.
Broken quote does not please the goat
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Quote from: Roadgeekteen on February 14, 2023, 04:58:17 PM
Why does this thread exist
Because it exists, Roll the Bones.
(Truth be told, one of my least-favorite Rush songs.)
I was listening to this on a bike ride today and love it but that rap section aged poorly.