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by drumdude
Mon May 13, 2024 10:19 pm
Forum: Terrestrial Forum
Topic: Numbers...
Replies: 307
Views: 7324

Re: Numbers...

I agree you have the subjective experience with base10 numbers and the English alphabet, but those are experiences generated by our minds. I think the point that Marcus and I are pushing back on is some idea that these experiences are created by the numbers themselves. Our brains are creating the f...
by drumdude
Mon May 13, 2024 10:18 pm
Forum: Terrestrial Forum
Topic: Numbers...
Replies: 307
Views: 7324

Re: Numbers...

Valo wrote:
Mon May 13, 2024 10:04 pm
There is even a theory associated with this that discusses the idea that it is the observer who determines the static state.
The Many Worlds interpretation requires no observer to collapse the wave function. And it's much more elegant and simple.
by drumdude
Mon May 13, 2024 9:19 pm
Forum: Terrestrial Forum
Topic: Numbers...
Replies: 307
Views: 7324

Re: Numbers...

At least Marcus got the joke. I would explain it but that lessens the impact. Suffice it to say none of the number coincidences in this thread work in base 2, or base 16. Look at this from a more sophisticated perspective and it all falls apart quickly. Base 10, for the uninformed, is just an arbit...
by drumdude
Mon May 13, 2024 9:16 pm
Forum: Terrestrial Forum
Topic: What is Gravity?
Replies: 35
Views: 414

Re: What is Gravity?

Imwashingmypirate wrote:
Mon May 13, 2024 9:07 pm
I was taught that an experiment was done that proved the ether didn't exist.
Indeed, the famous Michelson–Morley experiment was strong evidence against the theory.
by drumdude
Mon May 13, 2024 9:11 pm
Forum: Terrestrial Forum
Topic: Seeing Things Differently -DanP the apologist excuse.
Replies: 79
Views: 2039

Re: Seeing Things Differently -DanP the apologist excuse.

Free will requires something outside of reality, by definition. If it’s just the sum total of the material universe, then it’s not free. Next sentence, same thing. Makes no sense. To me. Can you explain why this sentence has meaning for you? Maybe some concrete examples? Regards, MG Free will means...
by drumdude
Mon May 13, 2024 8:40 pm
Forum: Terrestrial Forum
Topic: Seeing Things Differently -DanP the apologist excuse.
Replies: 79
Views: 2039

Re: Seeing Things Differently -DanP the apologist excuse.

Free will requires something outside of reality, by definition. If it’s just the sum total of the material universe, then it’s not free. It’s bound by cause and effect and the laws of nature. The immaterial soul, in order to operate the way people think free will works, has to be completely outside ...
by drumdude
Mon May 13, 2024 8:32 pm
Forum: Terrestrial Forum
Topic: LDS temple steeples- a member with more integrity than an area authority
Replies: 2
Views: 55

Re: LDS temple steeples- a member with more integrity than an area authority

Res Ipsa wrote:
Mon May 13, 2024 8:29 pm
What? Are you saying steeple height isn't in the handbook?
The way Mormons are whinging on about these temples in residential areas, you’d be forgiven for thinking so!
by drumdude
Mon May 13, 2024 7:10 pm
Forum: Terrestrial Forum
Topic: LDS temple steeples- a member with more integrity than an area authority
Replies: 2
Views: 55

LDS temple steeples- a member with more integrity than an area authority

This is so heartwarming to see. An active member and believing Mormon called out an area authority for implying that steeple height was an important part of LDS religious practice. Short video here: https://youtube.com/shorts/_Fdq-oqIxto This is a great example of integrity. I imagine he will be rew...
by drumdude
Mon May 13, 2024 7:03 pm
Forum: Terrestrial Forum
Topic: Seeing Things Differently -DanP the apologist excuse.
Replies: 79
Views: 2039

Re: Seeing Things Differently -DanP the apologist excuse.

Some people are more malleable than others because they seem to be predisposed to letting their minds travel the path of least resistance. We’re all prone to that. But after all is said and done we are responsible for our own decisions even as we receive constant input and influences from the outsi...
by drumdude
Mon May 13, 2024 6:52 pm
Forum: Terrestrial Forum
Topic: What is Gravity?
Replies: 35
Views: 414

Re: What is Gravity?

It’s Mormon God breathing heavily after banging his 10th celestial wife. Each planet in the solar system is kept circling by a very steady pulsing of coitus- spirit children come out at the apex of each orbit. You can usually tell if they’re going to be faithful in the church by what astrological si...