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Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 18th July 2023, 05:05 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 7,639
Posted By HighRiser
Yes. Thank you, shemp.

Yes. Thank you, shemp.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 7th July 2023, 11:11 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 7,639
Posted By HighRiser
I think Avi Loeb is a looney who misuses his...

I think Avi Loeb is a looney who misuses his Harvard credentials to line his pockets and to publish vacuous papers. Allegedly.

I was going to link to a YouTube video by acollierastro , but I don't...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 29th November 2022, 09:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,995
Posted By HighRiser
All your base are belong to us.

All your base are belong to us.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 17th March 2022, 08:28 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 6,466
Posted By HighRiser
Perhaps TA has a plan to write a sequel. Logan's...

Perhaps TA has a plan to write a sequel. Logan's Shuffle
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 11th February 2022, 01:58 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,764
Posted By HighRiser
Low velocity. .50 cal steel bars in three lengths...

Low velocity. .50 cal steel bars in three lengths ranging from 1" to 2" long. Approximately the same impact energy as .22LR.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 1st October 2021, 04:52 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 6,155
Posted By HighRiser
If you're calling consciousness, "inner...

If you're calling consciousness, "inner experience", then you can only prove your own to yourself. Descartes had a few thoughts about that.

My memories of my dreams are evidence enough for me.
...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 1st October 2021, 01:31 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 6,155
Posted By HighRiser
No. The emergent property is not the thing that...

No. The emergent property is not the thing that gives rise to the emergent property. I think you might not understand what an emergent property is.



We experience consciousness because our...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 1st October 2021, 11:36 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 6,155
Posted By HighRiser
The mind is an emergent property of a functioning...

The mind is an emergent property of a functioning brain. No further dimensions required.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 5th August 2021, 11:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 934
Posted By HighRiser
I wonder what Gene Ray would have done without...

I wonder what Gene Ray would have done without the internet.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 13th July 2021, 07:49 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,420
Posted By HighRiser
^This ******* stupid ideas are *******...

^This

******* stupid ideas are ******* stupid.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 27th March 2021, 06:17 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,598
Posted By HighRiser
When I am self-employed, which I prefer, I have...

When I am self-employed, which I prefer, I have far fewer ***** to give about what time of day it is. The problem is that self-employment and unemployment are just about "this" far apart.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 27th March 2021, 05:13 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,598
Posted By HighRiser
All winter long, I get to work before the sun...

All winter long, I get to work before the sun rises. Then, just about the time of year that I'm getting to work in the morning light, we have to set the clock forward, and I'm back to working in the...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 16th February 2020, 04:46 PM
Replies: 380
Views: 19,896
Posted By HighRiser
It seems obvious to me that many of the early...

It seems obvious to me that many of the early 20th century permutations of eugenics were leading to genocide, which I cannot condone.

Now, with the bio technology that appears to be leading...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 12th August 2019, 03:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,639
Posted By HighRiser
We were educated stupid. That's our problem.

We were educated stupid. That's our problem.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 13th October 2018, 12:24 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,270
Posted By HighRiser
Are the genetically identical test subjects...

Are the genetically identical test subjects humans?
Forum: USA Politics 11th October 2018, 09:33 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,171
Posted By HighRiser
Avenatti dishonors himself by making such a...

Avenatti dishonors himself by making such a statement.



I know nothing about the guy. I suspect that no one involved in this crap has much sense.
Forum: USA Politics 11th October 2018, 08:07 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,171
Posted By HighRiser
Why would an MMA loony make such a challenge?...

Why would an MMA loony make such a challenge? Does Donny Jr have any martial arts training or experience? Has he ever bragged about his skillset?
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 8th October 2018, 03:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,849
Posted By HighRiser
Beluga taste like dice?

Beluga taste like dice?
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 27th September 2018, 08:56 AM
Replies: 955
Views: 52,766
Posted By HighRiser
Guinness out my nose and onto the bar. Thank you...

Guinness out my nose and onto the bar. Thank you very little.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 16th September 2018, 12:55 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,768
Posted By HighRiser
I agree with all of this. What I find truly...

I agree with all of this.

What I find truly unfortunate, though, is that the condition of so much of the infrastructure has been allowed to deteriorate well past the point of anything like...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 16th September 2018, 08:37 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,768
Posted By HighRiser
These kind of things are usually caused by a...

These kind of things are usually caused by a series of unfortunate events.

Every gas meter that I have ever seen also has a regulator built in to it. The regulator is basically a big rubber...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 12th August 2018, 08:05 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 17,393
Posted By HighRiser
Strange how there has never been an instance of...

Strange how there has never been an instance of one of those stories being objectively verifiable. I don't think I'll ever understand why some folks have as much or more faith in subjectivity than in...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 11th August 2018, 11:46 AM
Replies: 303
Views: 28,073
Posted By HighRiser
It's a mini excavator. A really cute and cuddly...

It's a mini excavator. A really cute and cuddly one.



The moral of the story is that shovelling by hand is inferior to mechanization in every way.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 22nd July 2018, 12:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,047
Posted By HighRiser
Can I ask why you're on the end of a runway? A...

Can I ask why you're on the end of a runway? A 747 passing overhead at 500m is going to be obnoxiously loud.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 27th March 2018, 09:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,245
Posted By HighRiser
There is a ******** of ice on our moon.

There is a ******** of ice on our moon.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 21st March 2018, 09:32 AM
Replies: 1,780
Views: 124,202
Posted By HighRiser
js, -I think that you agree that, in heaven,...

js,
-I think that you agree that, in heaven, everything is fine.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 21st March 2018, 08:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 867
Posted By HighRiser
Fooey on your car. The world revolves around...

Fooey on your car. The world revolves around WD-40.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 21st March 2018, 08:00 AM
Replies: 1,780
Views: 124,202
Posted By HighRiser
You're now saying that P(E|H) =/= P(~E|~H) ? ...

You're now saying that P(E|H) =/= P(~E|~H) ?

Brilliant!
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 14th March 2018, 06:03 AM
Replies: 3,846
Views: 624,164
Posted By HighRiser
If you look closely at the first few frames you...

If you look closely at the first few frames you can see a thin filament between the two electrodes. I'd bet that the silky stuff came from whatever happens when high voltage burns up tungsten.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 31st January 2018, 07:14 AM
Replies: 3,521
Views: 203,190
Posted By HighRiser
Much in the same way that the beach is not near...

Much in the same way that the beach is not near the shore.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 31st January 2018, 06:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,105
Posted By HighRiser
The animal uprising has already started. ...

The animal uprising has already started.

https://youtu.be/3LDnQpD_uFQ
Forum: Conjuror's Corner 26th January 2018, 08:34 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,621
Posted By HighRiser
Keep the cork on the fork, Rubrect.

Keep the cork on the fork, Rubrect.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 23rd January 2018, 03:35 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,375
Posted By HighRiser
I never met a sprout I didn't like

I never met a sprout I didn't like
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 21st December 2017, 08:48 AM
Replies: 839
Views: 120,234
Posted By HighRiser
Do Android Dicksers Dream of Electric Potatoes?

Do Android Dicksers Dream of Electric Potatoes?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 4th December 2017, 03:51 PM
Replies: 3,521
Views: 203,190
Posted By HighRiser
A neutral jury wouldn't be swayed by vacuous...

A neutral jury wouldn't be swayed by vacuous statements.




When you wake up from your nap have you been brought back to life?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 4th December 2017, 03:45 PM
Replies: 3,521
Views: 203,190
Posted By HighRiser
I cannot believe that that part of the discussion...

I cannot believe that that part of the discussion left you with the impression that mountains are either immortal or supernatural was godless dave's position on the matter.



Emergent properties...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 23rd October 2017, 03:32 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 21,790
Posted By HighRiser
That's pretty impressive! I had a 54gal...

That's pretty impressive! I had a 54gal pentagonal with a 15gal sump marine tank that I ran for several years. Had to give it up, sadly, because of time constraints.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 26th September 2017, 07:49 AM
Replies: 756
Views: 122,406
Posted By HighRiser
You two should get out of each others minds!

You two should get out of each others minds!
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 10th September 2017, 09:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,435
Posted By HighRiser
Could be worse. Could be Limburger on Melba toast.

Could be worse. Could be Limburger on Melba toast.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 6th September 2017, 05:41 PM
Replies: 3,319
Views: 260,065
Posted By HighRiser
Now you're on the befuddled bandwagon?

Now you're on the befuddled bandwagon?
Forum: USA Politics 3rd September 2017, 08:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,966
Posted By HighRiser
Facebook "walls" are just like public bathroom...

Facebook "walls" are just like public bathroom stalls.

Those who write on bathroom stalls,
roll their **** in little balls.
Those who read those words of wit,
eat those little balls of ****.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 30th August 2017, 12:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,520
Posted By HighRiser
Has anyone heard anything from either of them yet?

Has anyone heard anything from either of them yet?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 27th August 2017, 05:58 PM
Replies: 3,319
Views: 260,065
Posted By HighRiser
No meaningful attempt has been made by the...

No meaningful attempt has been made by the defense to support any of the bare assertions in the various numbered lists that have been proffered over the several years that this mock* trial has run.
...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 27th August 2017, 09:08 AM
Replies: 3,319
Views: 260,065
Posted By HighRiser
There's no reason to think that you're going to...

There's no reason to think that you're going to do anything about the complete lack of supporting evidence, or even convincing argument, for the concept that viable ova and sperm that didn't have the...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 20th August 2017, 05:25 PM
Replies: 542
Views: 80,876
Posted By HighRiser
I gotta go Google "who the hell is running...

I gotta go Google "who the hell is running NAVSEASYSCOM?"
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 18th August 2017, 07:57 AM
Replies: 3,319
Views: 260,065
Posted By HighRiser
He's not. I'm not. You're not.

He's not. I'm not. You're not.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 18th August 2017, 07:00 AM
Replies: 3,319
Views: 260,065
Posted By HighRiser
Different in the sense of being separate and...

Different in the sense of being separate and identical, sure. Two instances of the emergent properties of the copied original that have the same memories and self-awareness as each other.

Can you...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th August 2017, 08:36 AM
Replies: 3,319
Views: 260,065
Posted By HighRiser
There would be two separate and identical brains,...

There would be two separate and identical brains, with separate and identical minds, and with separate and identical lack of evidence for whatever reincarnationists believe in.

And so it goes.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 11th August 2017, 11:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,550
Posted By HighRiser
Words don't fail me. But I can't say most of them...

Words don't fail me. But I can't say most of them here.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 8th August 2017, 07:56 AM
Replies: 3,319
Views: 260,065
Posted By HighRiser
All this time you're supposed to have been...

All this time you're supposed to have been computing the probabilities of scientifically defined materialism, which you denoted as H in your formula, and something other than H, which you denoted as...
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