I believe we're on the cusp of something remarkable, technologically; yet simultaneously at the threshold of being able to end multicellular life on this planet.
Then the universe just might have to accept not having one.
I think there's some merit to the universe needing an observer, a chronicler, if you will.
There's really only two options: Either we're special little snowflakes and are the only life in the entire universe, or the universe is teeming with life... because once it happens twice it probably happens many times.
That sounds like hammer squarely meeting nail.
Thus far, the universe hasn't demonstrated any particular preference for things lasting forever. And it's pretty arrogant to claim we have a duty to the universe to ensure it has intelligent life.
To be fair, I was able to evolve into this arrogant state under the careful watch of the selfsame universe.
It's an interesting comparison. While the slashdot system obviously allows us a more fine-grained expression of opinion, it's widely abused, e.g. people modding down posts as redundant or overrated because they disagree with the content of the post. And the maximum +5 score means you can't tell if just a handfull of people found a post interesting, or thousands of people. You also can't really tell how controversial a post is from the score on slashdot...
Right, you'd still have to actually read the post to form an opinion. Life is crazy hard.
One of the main problems with Concorde was It didnt have the range to do transpacific routes, and its not permitted to go supersonic over most countries.
Often times the most effective public works projects are managed with a combination of for profit private enterprise and sober government oversight.
The original deadline was to to have all the sites equipped and live by the end of 2015. However, that deadline was extended to March 2016 to "ensure that benefits of the programme are maximised.
Except for the colloquial spelling distinctions, almost exactly the same as most USian government projects.
If the exaggerated completion scope can be remediated by some massive cost overruns, then it is precisely the same.
Good post. Hats off to your personal success story.
Though not as dependent on federal assistance programs as Maine or Louisiana, the Green Mountain State has its fair share of folks not doing as well as you.
The Welfare Problem affects a great number of New Englanders. Consider it likely you are the exception, not the rule.
Every bit as doomed as banning porn. I'd be angry at her for trying, but since she'll accomplish precisely nothing, I think her failure will be a thoroughly satisfying punishment for the attempt.
I'm not so certain she'll accomplish precisely nothing.
If the Victorian era school of thought taught us anything, it is that the taboo is even more desirable.
Sounds more like "women will lose the powerful tool of sex deprivation to control men".
A woman loses her ability to control a man with sex over a period of time. She doesn't lose her ability to influence other men; nor do other women lose that ability over her man.
How about the overpopulation angle? It appears the internet of kittens and pron affect human birth rates negatively... the pleasure models would certainly help this decline.
...there's going to be politics. The world is a lumpy place.
This is the very thing that makes the playing field unlevel. There will be some nations, particularly in the West, concerned with restricting and regulating these genome-altering experiments.
Caution will rule the day in many legislations, but there will be exceptions, and because of the ever present arms race, even the cautious nations will be tempted to ignore their own imposed limitations. As always.
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A judge in the USA has ruled in favour of the obvious? Has someone contacted the devil yet?
Yes. Walt Disney was given a small cup of ice water this morning.
Researchers in a number of fields want access to the vast amount of private government data that is routinely gathered from the public.
Of course... of course they do.
It's just clear on the order of crystal we can't trust them with it like we can the government.
I believe we're on the cusp of something remarkable, technologically; yet simultaneously at the threshold of being able to end multicellular life on this planet.
Then the universe just might have to accept not having one.
I think there's some merit to the universe needing an observer, a chronicler, if you will.
There's really only two options: Either we're special little snowflakes and are the only life in the entire universe, or the universe is teeming with life ... because once it happens twice it probably happens many times.
That sounds like hammer squarely meeting nail.
Thus far, the universe hasn't demonstrated any particular preference for things lasting forever. And it's pretty arrogant to claim we have a duty to the universe to ensure it has intelligent life.
To be fair, I was able to evolve into this arrogant state under the careful watch of the selfsame universe.
We have plenty of humans here on earth... some would say a growing concern of way too focking many.
We can spare a few heroic lives for the betterment of humankind, and indeed, for that of the overburdened Earth.
At some point, if we don't leave this planet, we will all die here. What if sorry ass humans are the Universe's best shot at an advanced life from?
Stupid internet explorers are not in the minority.
It's an interesting comparison. While the slashdot system obviously allows us a more fine-grained expression of opinion, it's widely abused, e.g. people modding down posts as redundant or overrated because they disagree with the content of the post. And the maximum +5 score means you can't tell if just a handfull of people found a post interesting, or thousands of people. You also can't really tell how controversial a post is from the score on slashdot...
Right, you'd still have to actually read the post to form an opinion. Life is crazy hard.
Not at all irrelevant,about how much is taught, really, with not a bit of disaster..
There are many storage methods available for this excess energy.
Seemingly concerned with the "Texas" angle, TFA fails to mention if this is a rare anomaly or worthy of storage development.
One of the main problems with Concorde was It didnt have the range to do transpacific routes, and its not permitted to go supersonic over most countries.
Only 20 were ever built, which made even simple upgrades very expensive.
For example, the cost of the reinforced cockpit regulation brought about by 9/11 was relatively easy to absorb across thousands of Boeings.
Often times the most effective public works projects are managed with a combination of for profit private enterprise and sober government oversight.
The original deadline was to to have all the sites equipped and live by the end of 2015. However, that deadline was extended to March 2016 to "ensure that benefits of the programme are maximised.
Except for the colloquial spelling distinctions, almost exactly the same as most USian government projects.
If the exaggerated completion scope can be remediated by some massive cost overruns, then it is precisely the same.
Though not as dependent on federal assistance programs as Maine or Louisiana, the Green Mountain State has its fair share of folks not doing as well as you.
The Welfare Problem affects a great number of New Englanders. Consider it likely you are the exception, not the rule.
By the time you factor in food stamps, housing assistance, medicaid, AFDC, Taniff, tax credits, and utilities assistance;
Shite, you've just given our poor people a pay cut!
Although, entitlements are reported to be two-thirds of the entire federal budget.
Although some would say more entitlements may not be the answer.
Not every Texan or American, mind you, but one trap that always gets a lot of folks is the irrational hatred of others like the terrorists.
Sadly and unwittingly, we aid their recruiting efforts with this type of reaction.
You will get your clemency when cops read!
A special snowflake hates a thaw?
Please don't be a Arab-sounding name. Shit!
Please don't be in Texas. Fock!
Sigh... well played, stereotype, well played.
But no, let's make this about women and how they are objectified.
It's a make-up call. It's use is on the upswing.
Every bit as doomed as banning porn. I'd be angry at her for trying, but since she'll accomplish precisely nothing, I think her failure will be a thoroughly satisfying punishment for the attempt.
I'm not so certain she'll accomplish precisely nothing.
If the Victorian era school of thought taught us anything, it is that the taboo is even more desirable.
Sounds more like "women will lose the powerful tool of sex deprivation to control men".
A woman loses her ability to control a man with sex over a period of time. She doesn't lose her ability to influence other men; nor do other women lose that ability over her man.
How about the overpopulation angle? It appears the internet of kittens and pron affect human birth rates negatively... the pleasure models would certainly help this decline.
if you had nothing to hide?
These accusations are preposterpous!
...there's going to be politics. The world is a lumpy place.
This is the very thing that makes the playing field unlevel. There will be some nations, particularly in the West, concerned with restricting and regulating these genome-altering experiments.
Caution will rule the day in many legislations, but there will be exceptions, and because of the ever present arms race, even the cautious nations will be tempted to ignore their own imposed limitations. As always.
But Von Neumann was something special.
A polymath and a polyglot, his early work with chess is not to be scoffed at.
Who has a huge robotics chubby?