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Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 23rd September 2018, 08:44 AM
Replies: 221
Views: 14,326
Posted By Hokulele
If you have been married long enough, it really...

If you have been married long enough, it really isn't hard to know what your husband is thinking. There's nothing supernatural about it. In fact, I would suggest that those who do not believe in...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 20th August 2018, 06:20 AM
Replies: 955
Views: 52,769
Posted By Hokulele
Rather than pulling the argument from authority...

Rather than pulling the argument from authority (misplaced authority at that), describe the methods that were used and explain how they are correctly used in this instance, rather than simply...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 12th August 2018, 09:18 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 17,394
Posted By Hokulele
It doesn't even have to be lying. He could...

It doesn't even have to be lying. He could easily be misremembering, mistaken, confabulating (slightly different from lying, which implies a deliberate action), or he could have been the one lied...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 25th July 2018, 06:54 AM
Replies: 1,052
Views: 47,210
Posted By Hokulele
All this really proves is that you cannot address...

All this really proves is that you cannot address the relevant criticisms, so you are reduced to addressing irrelevant ones.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 19th July 2018, 06:29 AM
Replies: 1,052
Views: 47,210
Posted By Hokulele
One would think that if an omnipotent whatever...

One would think that if an omnipotent whatever wanted me to believe it exists, it would just make me believe rather than futz around with any sort of external evidence.

All one can gather from...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 25th June 2018, 01:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,358
Posted By Hokulele
I am now tempted to start a business selling...

I am now tempted to start a business selling "Zombie Water".
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 4th June 2018, 05:12 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 17,520
Posted By Hokulele
Sorry, but this thread made me think of this. ...

Sorry, but this thread made me think of this.

https://xkcd.com/774/
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 3rd June 2018, 07:03 PM
Replies: 1,780
Views: 124,202
Posted By Hokulele
So if he continues to not tell you to proceed,...

So if he continues to not tell you to proceed, you will just keep silent?

I .... LIKE IT!
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 29th May 2018, 11:43 PM
Replies: 1,780
Views: 124,202
Posted By Hokulele
Anything to avoid having to actually admit he...

Anything to avoid having to actually admit he might possibly be wrong.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 28th May 2018, 07:13 AM
Replies: 1,780
Views: 124,202
Posted By Hokulele
That is not what was asked of you.

That is not what was asked of you.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 28th May 2018, 12:04 AM
Replies: 1,780
Views: 124,202
Posted By Hokulele
Why? Are you incapable of doing what was asked...

Why? Are you incapable of doing what was asked of you?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 24th May 2018, 10:11 AM
Replies: 1,780
Views: 124,202
Posted By Hokulele
No, he is saying you do not understand statistics.

No, he is saying you do not understand statistics.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 20th May 2018, 05:52 PM
Replies: 1,780
Views: 124,202
Posted By Hokulele
The problem is, it isn't even a question, much...

The problem is, it isn't even a question, much less an answerable one. The math provided thus far is such nonsensical gibberish, it would be like asking someone to provide the square root of purple.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 17th May 2018, 01:14 AM
Replies: 913
Views: 77,357
Posted By Hokulele
And this highlights the fundamental fatal flaw in...

And this highlights the fundamental fatal flaw in your "Effective Debate" method; it assumes that every topic must have only two opposite and equal sides. Unfortunately, reality doesn't work like...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 16th May 2018, 12:15 AM
Replies: 913
Views: 77,357
Posted By Hokulele
This means that Effective Public Debate is only...

This means that Effective Public Debate is only effective when there is already agreement on a subject.

How exactly is that a debate?
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 15th May 2018, 12:40 AM
Replies: 913
Views: 77,357
Posted By Hokulele
Instead of expressing this point dozens of times,...

Instead of expressing this point dozens of times, you could use the time to answer a question.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 14th May 2018, 01:32 AM
Replies: 913
Views: 77,357
Posted By Hokulele
That would require an actual answer to evaluate. ...

That would require an actual answer to evaluate. So far, all the jury has seen are evasions, not answers. The jury would suggest to the participant that forcing your question out of turn is...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 14th May 2018, 12:03 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,917
Posted By Hokulele
Or a Nazgul.

Or a Nazgul.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 27th March 2018, 03:48 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 11,359
Posted By Hokulele
I wonder why Triangle=3 and not 5? It's almost...

I wonder why Triangle=3 and not 5? It's almost as if the numerology rules are applied inconsistently.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 2nd January 2018, 07:36 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 25,347
Posted By Hokulele
It has been shown to be simple to trick the brain...

It has been shown to be simple to trick the brain into thinking that your body doesn't actually belong to you, or that immaterial objects are parts of your body. To me, this suggests that the whole...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 25th December 2017, 07:43 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,998
Posted By Hokulele
Ignostic, 50, barely enough, Nevada.

Ignostic, 50, barely enough, Nevada.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 17th October 2017, 08:39 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 19,912
Posted By Hokulele
Wow. Hang on, I will get the popcorn.

Wow. Hang on, I will get the popcorn.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 8th October 2017, 06:11 AM
Replies: 2,618
Views: 195,774
Posted By Hokulele
Does this mean that all carnivores are unnatural?

Does this mean that all carnivores are unnatural?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 15th September 2017, 08:05 AM
Replies: 3,319
Views: 260,071
Posted By Hokulele
Everyone in this thread can imagine...

Everyone in this thread can imagine transcendence, that isn't hard at all.

What I would like is some sort of evidence or justification for it. Something you have yet to provide.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 14th September 2017, 09:04 AM
Replies: 3,319
Views: 260,071
Posted By Hokulele
Dodge noted.

Dodge noted.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 14th September 2017, 02:33 AM
Replies: 3,035
Views: 348,847
Posted By Hokulele
Also known as mental gymnastics.

Also known as mental gymnastics.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 14th September 2017, 01:35 AM
Replies: 3,035
Views: 348,847
Posted By Hokulele
How many times can one man leave?

How many times can one man leave?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 13th September 2017, 07:46 AM
Replies: 3,319
Views: 260,071
Posted By Hokulele
What a blatant double standard you have, here. ...

What a blatant double standard you have, here. When told that souls do not make sense in the current model of reality, you claim it is just because you aren't being understood, not that you are...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 12th September 2017, 03:04 PM
Replies: 3,319
Views: 260,071
Posted By Hokulele
Where does a circle start and end? How can a...

Where does a circle start and end? How can a Moebius strip have only one side, when it can be constructed from an object with two?

You have a very limited imagination when it comes to topology,...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 12th September 2017, 11:29 AM
Replies: 3,319
Views: 260,071
Posted By Hokulele
Abject failure isn't very creative. Lots of...

Abject failure isn't very creative. Lots of people do that.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 12th September 2017, 09:16 AM
Replies: 3,319
Views: 260,071
Posted By Hokulele
Do you understand the difference between...

Do you understand the difference between objectivity and subjectivity?
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 12th September 2017, 02:38 AM
Replies: 2,229
Views: 401,575
Posted By Hokulele
How close? You simply claiming there are videos...

How close? You simply claiming there are videos in no way supports your reasoning. Show your work, or admit to making requirements up based on, well, nothing.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 12th September 2017, 02:10 AM
Replies: 2,229
Views: 401,575
Posted By Hokulele
How many? How long? How much editing? How far...

How many? How long? How much editing? How far from the crowd?




How are you scaling your requirements, then?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 12th September 2017, 02:05 AM
Replies: 983
Views: 126,296
Posted By Hokulele
More importantly, who would they apply to for...

More importantly, who would they apply to for permits and patents?
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 12th September 2017, 01:56 AM
Replies: 2,229
Views: 401,575
Posted By Hokulele
It is unreasonable, because it is all based on...

It is unreasonable, because it is all based on numbers you are pulling out of your butt. As RussDill suggested earlier, pick an airshow from last year, pick one of the aircraft featured at it, and...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 11th September 2017, 07:57 PM
Replies: 983
Views: 126,296
Posted By Hokulele
Or, at least, against intelligence...

Or, at least, against intelligence...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 11th September 2017, 02:57 PM
Replies: 3,319
Views: 260,071
Posted By Hokulele
No. "When everyone's super, no one is!" -...

No.

"When everyone's super, no one is!" - Syndrome (The Incredibles)
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 10th September 2017, 11:46 PM
Replies: 3,035
Views: 348,847
Posted By Hokulele
It sounds like you are describing a cancerous...

It sounds like you are describing a cancerous tumor.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 10th September 2017, 11:33 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 29,253
Posted By Hokulele
As was pointed out the last time this topic came...

As was pointed out the last time this topic came up, why would memories of a past life necessarily imply reincarnation? Why not time travel, being able to speak with the dead, or even necromancy? ...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 9th September 2017, 06:27 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 18,757
Posted By Hokulele
How about there be a successful trial before we...

How about there be a successful trial before we worry about the implications?
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 9th September 2017, 06:24 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 29,253
Posted By Hokulele
In that case, to even start the discussion, you...

In that case, to even start the discussion, you need to define your terms. What exactly do you mean by reincarnated, and what exactly is being reincarnated? Before even pondering evidence, you need...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 9th September 2017, 06:20 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 29,253
Posted By Hokulele
What is reincarnated, if it isn't a soul?

What is reincarnated, if it isn't a soul?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 7th September 2017, 07:15 AM
Replies: 3,319
Views: 260,071
Posted By Hokulele
And this is exactly the point I was making...

And this is exactly the point I was making earlier, you clearly do not understand the difference between fact and opinion, objective and inter-subjective. You appear to believe that the truth is...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 6th September 2017, 02:47 PM
Replies: 3,319
Views: 260,071
Posted By Hokulele
Materialism doesn't accept that as a difference. ...

Materialism doesn't accept that as a difference. Do you understand that distinction?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 6th September 2017, 11:41 AM
Replies: 3,319
Views: 260,071
Posted By Hokulele
This is an interesting point I have seen come up...

This is an interesting point I have seen come up many times, usually when discussing things with conspiracy theorists; they seem to believe that opinions carry the same weight as facts. It may...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 6th September 2017, 08:39 AM
Replies: 3,319
Views: 260,071
Posted By Hokulele
Then you clearly aren't discussing H, but your...

Then you clearly aren't discussing H, but your own made up version of it.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 6th September 2017, 08:35 AM
Replies: 3,319
Views: 260,071
Posted By Hokulele
And here your bigotry is being shown again. Why...

And here your bigotry is being shown again. Why is an "indigenous identity" more valuable than the emergent properties VWs display? I do not care about your subjective feelings on the matter, give...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 6th September 2017, 12:50 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 22,333
Posted By Hokulele
Or don't. You will end up with the same...

Or don't. You will end up with the same enlightenment.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 5th September 2017, 08:45 PM
Replies: 756
Views: 122,407
Posted By Hokulele
If they are reporting a 15 year old memory, I...

If they are reporting a 15 year old memory, I don't trust it much at all, regardless of how sincere or honest that person is. Without any sort of concrete documentation, it is almost completely...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 5th September 2017, 01:42 PM
Replies: 3,319
Views: 260,071
Posted By Hokulele
You are assuming that objective and subjective...

You are assuming that objective and subjective values are equal when it comes to assigning weight to them for comparing two hypotheses. This is the same flawed assumption that Toontown has been...
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