Of course any current theory will be a better fit to what currently can be observed; if it wasn't, it would already have been discarded. The true test of a theory is how well it predicts phenomena we have not yet observed.
I was referring to zero point energy, which isn't exactly the same as luminiferous aether. Dark energy I don't really have a problem with; just because we cannot observe it, doesn't mean it doesn't exist. We know (by observation) of 4 different forces that vary greatly in their area of effect; I see no reason not to suspect that there might be additional forces that act over much larger or much smaller distances. Finally, I've heard assertions that energy, space, and even time itself is inherently quantized (this is why calculus works, because there really is no such thing as "infinitesimally small"). This to me is pretty compelling evidence that the universe itself is in fact just a simulation... the implication being that it would trivially easy to change the laws of physics just to keep us guessing. That's correct, my great cosmological theorem is that we were put into this simulation just so some sadistic cosmic overlord could mess with us! It sounds crazy, but it certainly matches my personal experience in this universe...
What -- you have absolutely no desire to play Space Invaders on your phone while you're talking to someone? Even if it's someone really boring, like your mom?
It will be dubbed the 'iPhone HD' and will include a double resolution display, a front facing camera, multitasking support, and the blazing A4 processor... and a 20 minute battery life when using all these new features!
Why bother, when the bullies will be automatically promoted to another school within a few years anyway? Whereas the parents... well, they may have younger children, so you may have to put up with them for a long time.
...running a signal strength meter in his home to find out what radio signals at what strengths are received within it. Actually, that would require a spectrum analyzer, a very expensive piece of equipment.
They did a complete reversal on the theory of the aether... now they seem to be leaning back towards something that sounds suspiciously like the aether to me (energy in a vacuum).
Thank you for the update. So both String Theory and the E8 model have problems... it looks like writing a "User's Guide to the Universe" is still a bit premature.
Generally, the principal cannot expel kids out of fiat. It requires a long process involving closed hearings in front of the school board, at least in the districts I am familiar with. If the parents want to fight it, they can make a LOT of work for the administrators.
My dismissal was tongue-in-cheek. The point was, before one goes writing a "User's Guide to the Universe", perhaps one should wait until they actually figure out how the universe actually works. String theory is based on wild guesses and conjecture that just appears to make the math work out right. That could all change in a short time. Personally, I'm hoping Garrett Lisi has the right idea, but there remains a huge amount of work to be done to prove or disprove his theories... has he made any predictions that can actually be tested by the LHC? Have the String Theorists made any predictions that can be tested by the LHC?
I agree with you. Downloading should be perfectly ok. The RIAA other other assholes' actions are based on a tenuous legal argument that everybody that downloads material is also making that material available to others, thus implicitly redistributing copyrighted material. They should have to prove ACTUAL redistribution before requesting damages. Unfortunately, software like bittorrent blurs the line between downloading and uploading. It also brings up another interesting question: if I've only redistributed 1% of a copyrighted work, shouldn't that be regarded as "fair use"?
If they are seeding, yes. How can I be sued for downloading material that an agent of the copyright holder has made available? Redistributing it should also be legal, but that is more of a gray area.
Charter schools have an unfair advantage; they can easily get rid of disruptive students or ineffective teachers. Public schools can't do that, so they are only interested in solutions that don't involve doing the obvious. Let me put it this way: if you were the principle of the public school, what could you have done that wouldn't have brought the bullies' parents down on your ass?
Damn! How do I do that over the internet?!? Every time I've statutory raped a girl, I've had to meet her in real life... it would be so much easier for me if I could just do it through email or text messaging!
Why is this an issue? Warner Brothers does have a legal right to enforce their copyrights. While I would prefer they focus on those that are profiting from unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material, they also have a right to issue take-down notices. What would be unethical would be: uploading copyrighted material and then suing anybody who downloads it. Clearly, if WB themselves are freely distributing it, then they are implicitly granting permission for it to be distributed freely.
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Of course any current theory will be a better fit to what currently can be observed; if it wasn't, it would already have been discarded. The true test of a theory is how well it predicts phenomena we have not yet observed.
I was referring to zero point energy, which isn't exactly the same as luminiferous aether. Dark energy I don't really have a problem with; just because we cannot observe it, doesn't mean it doesn't exist. We know (by observation) of 4 different forces that vary greatly in their area of effect; I see no reason not to suspect that there might be additional forces that act over much larger or much smaller distances. Finally, I've heard assertions that energy, space, and even time itself is inherently quantized (this is why calculus works, because there really is no such thing as "infinitesimally small"). This to me is pretty compelling evidence that the universe itself is in fact just a simulation... the implication being that it would trivially easy to change the laws of physics just to keep us guessing. That's correct, my great cosmological theorem is that we were put into this simulation just so some sadistic cosmic overlord could mess with us! It sounds crazy, but it certainly matches my personal experience in this universe...
So, if I can just convince my date to climb into an MRI machine, I can finally score with her!
How long does the battery last if my gf keeps calling herself over and over and over...
OMG!!! Ponies!!! It's about that time again...
What -- you have absolutely no desire to play Space Invaders on your phone while you're talking to someone? Even if it's someone really boring, like your mom?
It will be dubbed the 'iPhone HD' and will include a double resolution display, a front facing camera, multitasking support, and the blazing A4 processor... and a 20 minute battery life when using all these new features!
Why bother, when the bullies will be automatically promoted to another school within a few years anyway? Whereas the parents... well, they may have younger children, so you may have to put up with them for a long time.
...running a signal strength meter in his home to find out what radio signals at what strengths are received within it. Actually, that would require a spectrum analyzer, a very expensive piece of equipment.
What implications does this development have for the pornography industry?
They did a complete reversal on the theory of the aether... now they seem to be leaning back towards something that sounds suspiciously like the aether to me (energy in a vacuum).
Thank you for the update. So both String Theory and the E8 model have problems... it looks like writing a "User's Guide to the Universe" is still a bit premature.
Generally, the principal cannot expel kids out of fiat. It requires a long process involving closed hearings in front of the school board, at least in the districts I am familiar with. If the parents want to fight it, they can make a LOT of work for the administrators.
SIMsystem is pants!
And yet they still try to convince you that playing video games all day doesn't teach you any marketable skills!
My dismissal was tongue-in-cheek. The point was, before one goes writing a "User's Guide to the Universe", perhaps one should wait until they actually figure out how the universe actually works. String theory is based on wild guesses and conjecture that just appears to make the math work out right. That could all change in a short time. Personally, I'm hoping Garrett Lisi has the right idea, but there remains a huge amount of work to be done to prove or disprove his theories... has he made any predictions that can actually be tested by the LHC? Have the String Theorists made any predictions that can be tested by the LHC?
I agree with you. Downloading should be perfectly ok. The RIAA other other assholes' actions are based on a tenuous legal argument that everybody that downloads material is also making that material available to others, thus implicitly redistributing copyrighted material. They should have to prove ACTUAL redistribution before requesting damages. Unfortunately, software like bittorrent blurs the line between downloading and uploading. It also brings up another interesting question: if I've only redistributed 1% of a copyrighted work, shouldn't that be regarded as "fair use"?
If they are seeding, yes. How can I be sued for downloading material that an agent of the copyright holder has made available? Redistributing it should also be legal, but that is more of a gray area.
What if the girl lies when you ask "a/s/l?"
Charter schools have an unfair advantage; they can easily get rid of disruptive students or ineffective teachers. Public schools can't do that, so they are only interested in solutions that don't involve doing the obvious. Let me put it this way: if you were the principle of the public school, what could you have done that wouldn't have brought the bullies' parents down on your ass?
I'm pretty sure that's why Lex Luthor turned evil too... probably Mr. Mxyzptlk and Hank Henshaw too.
who the hell makes jerk comments on a memorial page?
this guy, for one. Yeah, I shudder at just how big a dick somebody can be online too.
You can escape it you simply never use your real name online!
Damn! How do I do that over the internet?!? Every time I've statutory raped a girl, I've had to meet her in real life... it would be so much easier for me if I could just do it through email or text messaging!
Why is this an issue? Warner Brothers does have a legal right to enforce their copyrights. While I would prefer they focus on those that are profiting from unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material, they also have a right to issue take-down notices. What would be unethical would be: uploading copyrighted material and then suing anybody who downloads it. Clearly, if WB themselves are freely distributing it, then they are implicitly granting permission for it to be distributed freely.
And yet you've thrown gallons of the stuff dried up on a Kleenex straight into the trash... sad, isn't it?