Phi for All

Matter is changed in many ways. If we use only time, there will be an unexplained difference in (for instance) rocks that are underwater, and rocks that are sealed in a cave, and the same kind of rocks above ground subject to weathering. Are you also saying that time doesn't exist in a vacuum?

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Way too high, imo. Look at it this way, when you apologize for something you did, if you could go back in time and do things differently, would you? And doesn't that make the apology sincere from your POV? I'm sorry, if I'd known you were a little ways behind me, I wouldn't have closed the door in your face. Sorry about bringing you here, I forgot your mom died in a McDonald's. Ooops, sorry about the peanuts, do you have an Epi pen?

No, this is the Anatomy, Physiology, and Neuroscience section of Science Forums (a science discussion forum), and speaking biologically, humans are a single species. I think your ideas are much more suited to a blog, because you aren't using science, and you make your claims with no support, yet seem to insist you're right. Why would I want to discus anything with anyone who argues the way you do, waving empty hands that should be full of evidence to persuade me?

Science prizes rigor, clarity, and precision. Creativity can present perspective to all phenomena, but scientific methodology is best for explaining those phenomena. Discussing "vague" is never best. What are you looking for from a science discussion site?

This is what I meant about the meaninglessness of guesswork. But... what if we were suddenly wiped out? Primates have most of the requirements for using many human tools. I'm curious if anyone has ever done any long term experiments to see what primates do with tools like rope, or hammers, or saws. The use of such tools within a population would have measurable effects on it, and encourage experimentation which may lead to increasing intelligence.

I like the passionate defense of reason. However, if you start with the passion, you really can't trust your reasoning.

I was interested when I thought you were suggesting another species taking over our tech when we're gone, and how long it would take to develop the intelligence needed. That seems like something that could be supported by experiment. There are far too many variables for what you're suggesting, and any discussion about it would be guesswork at best.

I trust scientific explanations supported with evidence. Most of what you've written seems to be highly subjective, and is useless to build any kind of hypothesis upon without the ability to make testable predictions. Why did you want to discuss this scientifically, at a science discussion forum? As the moderator mentioned, this seems more like a blog where you're telling us your thoughts, and not trying to establish experiments to test your hypotheses. Anyone can claim what you claim. Do you have anything beyond guessing? Something that distinguishes your ideas from vague ponderings? What's the "square-effect"? Why do you claim everyone never thinks of race when thinking about family, when you can't possibly know what everyone thinks?

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What does this have to do with science? This is all subjective opinion you're asserting as true, and are now trying to preach to us. Where is your support for these ideas? Do you have any evidence that might convince me this is more than just guesswork?

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I'll gladly pass on this, then.

I think you're right, because any intervention from us will be with the military, and NK has been preparing for that eventuality for some time. Perhaps we could persuade South Korea to smuggle some products from their thriving beauty industry to the North. They make these enriched facial masks for about a $1, and if you've ever tried them you'd probably be willing to defect just to get more. Democracy needs to be more attractive.

No, but having a pretty woman walk by decreases the desire to talk about age-related sores.

No, it was pulled, it just wasn't torn.

I have to admit, in my mind it's always seemed as simple as removing the Kims, or finding a group in NK that favors democracy and get them to do it. It's probably horribly naive of me, but I've always pictured the NK people as ignorant folks who love their country but just don't know any better than to support a dictator who keeps them stuck in the Iron Age. If they could only see what life is like without an oppressive regime....

You said it hurt to walk, but if you'd torn muscle, you wouldn't have been able to walk. Sounds like a strain, recovery time 0-3 days. Tearing the hamstring would take 2-3 weeks to recover from. Some ice, compression, and rest should be followed up by normal exercise. As for the magic DNA, you need to start shaving with Occam's Razor.

This is not a reasonable sentence, unless you're expanding the definitions of "use and control it" to the point of meaninglessness. A pole vaulter could be said to "use and control" gravity under such a definition.

It seems apparent that NK is being used to support the Kim dynasty. There are other countries where dictators rule depressed economies while supporting lavish lifestyles. But is it right to remove them? I feel like the people of NK would welcome the kind of economy and society enjoyed in the south, but that's coming from a first world perspective with lots of advantage.