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- Tue Feb 09, 2010 6:54 pm
- Forum: Philosophy
- Topic: Where are we going?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2436
Where are we going?
<t>Ahso!;1289207 wrote: AS for the idea that other animal species would or do live in harmony with nature any more than humans, thats just not true. Every species is trying to out survive every other (Darwinian competition). The only difference as I see it is the human being has a larger brain and t...
- Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:39 pm
- Forum: Philosophy
- Topic: Where are we going?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2436
Where are we going?
<t>Ahso!;1288959 wrote: <br/> <br/> As sperm we also swim against the tide or upstream like Salmon, isn't that accurate?<br/> <br/> <br/> Yes, that is how I see it. I find it very curious that in this Universe anyway, what is true in a microscopic situation often holds true in macroscopic ones too. ...
- Sun Feb 07, 2010 8:31 pm
- Forum: Philosophy
- Topic: Describe Yourself Using One Word
- Replies: 49
- Views: 25504
Describe Yourself Using One Word
spot;1288826 wrote: Because... you're a cracker?
Think philosophically.
Think philosophically.
- Sun Feb 07, 2010 8:24 pm
- Forum: Philosophy
- Topic: Neoteny
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3355
Neoteny
<t>Ahso!;1265990 wrote: I came across this while reading around the net on a blog I find quite interesting. I'd like to know what those of you that don't mind a little bit of reading (not much really - I promise) think of it. I'd like your critical opinions.<br/> <br/> For those of you that may have...
- Sun Feb 07, 2010 7:02 pm
- Forum: Philosophy
- Topic: Where are we going?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2436
Where are we going?
<t>Ahso!;1273462 wrote: I pulled this from another thread. <br/> <br/> Carla's sentence which is quoted above assumes a destination. Moving forward to where or what? Is where we are headed a place of rest?<br/> <br/> <br/> I think it is man’s destiny to move forward, even if that movement is towar...
- Sun Feb 07, 2010 6:20 pm
- Forum: Philosophy
- Topic: The Hero's Myth
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1992
The Hero's Myth
<t>CARLA;1273448 wrote: There has to be somethings in life to keep us moving forward. <br/> <br/> <br/> First, I want to say I too, as an adult, have no heroes. Having said that I think there are two personal reasons that heroes are emulated. The first is having a hero when you are a child. When you...
- Sun Feb 07, 2010 5:34 pm
- Forum: Philosophy
- Topic: Describe Yourself Using One Word
- Replies: 49
- Views: 25504
Describe Yourself Using One Word
Jazzy;1276203 wrote: If you had to describe yourself using only one word, what would that word be?
catalytic
catalytic
- Sat Feb 06, 2010 8:09 pm
- Forum: Conservation The Environment
- Topic: Shocking Arctic Climate Data
- Replies: 38
- Views: 7415
Shocking Arctic Climate Data
<t>BTS;1284012 wrote: <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> It is very possible we were in the grips of global warming in 1922. The world population was growing by leaps and bounds and factories were sprouting up all over supplying the general population with the newest time saving gadgets of the time. It w...
- Sat Feb 06, 2010 6:51 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Fear--Dissension--Hate
- Replies: 49
- Views: 1976
Fear--Dissension--Hate
<t>Lon;1288399 wrote: There seems to be nothing but lunatics on both the right and the left of the political spectrum with no intention of seeking a middle ground on any issues. There is no clear cut consensus of right or wrong, fair or unfair, moral or immoral. I GOT MINE---YOU GET YOURS--is the or...
- Mon Feb 01, 2010 8:11 am
- Forum: Philosophy
- Topic: Age...
- Replies: 69
- Views: 4914
Age...
<t>K.Snyder;1287267 wrote: <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> One disagreement, pertaining to this quote specifically, is that I do not separate the mind from the body. It's a divine truth I have the luxury in observing that the body is the mind! The more I read about physiology the more proof I gather...<br/>...
- Sun Jan 31, 2010 10:47 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: in need of explanation.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 680
in need of explanation.
<t>fuchtifano;1286934 wrote: can anyone explain to me in simple english what has recently happened with the banks? I was led to believe that several major banks had made bad bets in the market and were,in all of our interests, bailed out.My question is, if the banks lost that money, who won it? who ...
- Sun Jan 31, 2010 9:34 pm
- Forum: Societal Issues News
- Topic: Another State, Another Politician, Another Scandal
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2204
Another State, Another Politician, Another Scandal
<t>along-for-the-ride;1208641 wrote: I am a bit disheartened by news like this <br/> <br/> <br/> I believe it is a sign of the times. This has been going on in politics for as long as there was a thing called politics. Politicians seek the power of a public office. Females of any species on this pla...
- Sun Jan 31, 2010 9:11 pm
- Forum: Philosophy
- Topic: Age...
- Replies: 69
- Views: 4914
Age...
<t>theia;1286142 wrote: what is it? Is it the number of years our bodies have been alive? Is it more to do with mental attitude? Is it merely illusory, or a social construction, or a belief?<br/> <br/> I'm just wondering...<br/> <br/> <br/> It is the mind. The physical body is only there as a host f...
- Sun Jan 31, 2010 7:39 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Your Mother in law.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1281
Your Mother in law.
<t>My mother-in-law is pretty cool. It took her a couple years to decide I was okay for her daughter. My wife is the one that had the problem with the mother-in-law, after 20 years my mother finally started being civil to her. I got really sick for a year and when she stuck by my side that is when e...
- Sun Jan 31, 2010 7:28 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hello! From New York state
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1655
Hello! From New York state
<t>AussiePam;1286797 wrote: G'day Rogyn. And welcome to Forum Garden. I'm from Sydney, Australia, but can say I'm a big fan of Kinsgton, NY. !<br/> <br/> <br/> Very nice to hear from you AussiePam! Kingston is a great little city. I passed through here in 1968-70 while going to college and I said I ...
- Fri Jan 29, 2010 10:38 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hello! From New York state
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1655
Hello! From New York state
<t>My name is Robyn, I live in Kingston, the first Capital before the British burned it during the Revolution. I'm sporadic in my visits to web sites, I keep pretty busy most of the time. And given the option of television or a good discussion on the web, I'll take the discussion. Not to0 much else ...