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Orrex

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17. In addition:

Reply to Nitram (Reply #1)

Wed Nov 8, 2017, 12:28 PM

Nov 2017

We already have a word for a simulation that is absolutely indistinguishable from reality. It is called reality.

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The probability that we see reality as it is is zero [View all] Binkie The Clown Nov 2017 OP

Then the probability that you actually wrote this and that I read it is zero. Nitram Nov 2017 #1

You are correct on all counts. nt Binkie The Clown Nov 2017 #2

Let's at least intersubjectively agree to pretend that the text Hortensis Nov 2017 #25

In addition: Orrex Nov 2017 #17

And we have two words for that, and they are "Bull Shit" Nitram Nov 2017 #19

Well, no Orrex Nov 2017 #23

Your argument is exactly the same as the one for the existence of God. Nitram Nov 2017 #28

You realize that you're arguing my point for me, right? Orrex Nov 2017 #30

Ok, never mind. I misunderstood you point and we agreed all along. Nitram Nov 2017 #32

HOW DARE YOU AGREE WITH ME!!!!!1! Orrex Nov 2017 #33

Don't worry, Orrex, I probably won't always agree with you. Nitram Nov 2017 #35

Whew! Orrex Nov 2017 #38

does this mean the probability drumpf is president is 0?????????? Takket Nov 2017 #21

Absolutely! Maybe we could just re- data compression code Hortensis Nov 2017 #26

But don't throw rocks at people's heads, just in case Bucky Nov 2017 #3

This virtual reality, "nothing is real" mentality sometimes leads to mass shootings. Nitram Nov 2017 #7

I gave up after about 4 minutes matt819 Nov 2017 #4

. Orrex Nov 2017 #15

Almost 40 minutes of video? MineralMan Nov 2017 #5

Spoiler alert: Morgan Freeman is the killer Orrex Nov 2017 #9

Well, everyone knows that... MineralMan Nov 2017 #11

I'm not convinced that the evolutionary process doesn't care about intelligence. Jim__ Nov 2017 #6

The probability that anyone will voluntarily watch that entire 38 minute video is zero Orrex Nov 2017 #8

So don't watch it. I only posted it because I enjoyed it. All 38 minutes of it. nt Binkie The Clown Nov 2017 #12

Super! Orrex Nov 2017 #13

You're so smart! Wow. And clever, too. nt Binkie The Clown Nov 2017 #14

Yes, those are my crosses to bear Orrex Nov 2017 #16

And wise too! :) nt Binkie The Clown Nov 2017 #18

Pinkie, you are clearly easily amused. Nitram Nov 2017 #20

I found it thought-provoking. I guess some people don't want their thoughts provoked. Binkie The Clown Nov 2017 #24

It was a nice expansion away from politics, Hortensis Nov 2017 #27

Hey, Binkie, my thoughts are provoked every time I look out the window at the real world in my Nitram Nov 2017 #36

I understand. Binkie The Clown Nov 2017 #39

LOL! Nitram Nov 2017 #41

LOL! That's a possibility too. Binkie The Clown Nov 2017 #42

I remember coming up with that about 2:30 one morning after ingesting some clear light acid. Nitram Nov 2017 #43

Its not possible to fully see something... NCTraveler Nov 2017 #10

If David Attenborough isnt narrating; Im out! n/t EarthFirst Nov 2017 #22

The universe is very big. The human mind is very small. hunter Nov 2017 #29

Marking for later. We all interpret reality through senses lindysalsagal Nov 2017 #31

Ok. I think I've got this: It's a warped perception of reality. lindysalsagal Nov 2017 #34

This is an apple: panader0 Nov 2017 #37

Ah, but "There is no spoon." Binkie The Clown Nov 2017 #40