Dannyboy-the-Dane
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We know so little about how the brain works. You can't just dismiss it.
Also: Why should we even entertain the notion to begin with? Let's imagine for a moment that ghost stories and the like didn't exist. Would we even begin to look for out-of-the-ordinary explanations for whatever experiences people might have? Would we even think of them as paranormal experiences?
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And as I said, what is perceived as ghosts, if real, may not be the souls of the deceased, but could be anything...extra dimensional beings, lizard people...anything.
The question is: Are any of the theories we have plausible? Or is it more plausible that we are dealing with misinterpretations due to our brains having been exposed to so many stories about the paranormal?
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That was only the second part, because no one seems to have a clear definition of ghost, so decides to call anything a ghost. An interdimensional image or whatever, is therefore not a ghost, but an interdimensional image.
And sure, completely ignore the middle part.
I didn't ignore it, I simply saw no need to comment on it. However, I think it's safe to say we are here talking about paranormal experiences, therefore it's more accurate to focus on the phenomenon "ghost" rather than the textbook definition of "ghost".
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Ok. This is coming from a scientist. You need to take a step back. We don't understand everything...or even much of anything at all. Yes they're no evidence of ghosts, there's no evidence against them either. For all we know, the figures that people call ghosts are actually interdimensional creatures trying to phase through to our reality.
You can't outright say that there are no aliens, no ghosts, no paranormal anything. That is also bein gullable, just on the flipside of the argument. You're taking the view that there is no possibility at face value.
Be open for any possibility. Leave your mind open.
I agree completely. The thing is, though, if we take into account the brain's tendency and ability to turn unknown experiences into something recognisable, most paranormal experiences are logically most likely to just be plain phenomena interpreted wrongly. Ghost stories, aliens encounters etc. are so ingrained into the collective conscious that it's often way too easy to be fooled into thinking those are the most logical conclusions when they are in fact not. We have to keep our minds open, yes, but we also have to be very careful not to jump to wrong conclusions because it's the easiest thing to do.
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Yeah, and I haven't been able to stay on the server for a while now. It keeps crashing every 5 minutes or so. The singleplayer works fine, though.
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When does the Halloween update kick in, by the way?
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What is this ... I don't even ...
Anyway, happy birthday, martinist!
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ghost
/goʊst/ Show Spelled[gohst] Show IPA
–noun
1.
the soul of a dead person, a disembodied spirit imagined, usually as a vague, shadowy or evanescent form, as wandering among or haunting living persons.
If you say you believe in ghosts, then you have to believe in a soul, and an anfterlife. All of which have no evidence either.
For us to see a ghost they have to emit or reflect light at a certain frequency. We know the frequency of light our eyes can capture exactly. And so, we have cameras that can capture in the same frequency as well as many others our eyes can't see. To say that we would be able to see a ghost and a camera wouldn't is prepostrous. The same idea with sounds, we know the exact frrequency of that too. And have microphones that can capture sounds way better than our ears ever could. But we do not have any solid evidence of ghosts ever captured on video or audio. How can you explain that?
If there were such a thing as spirits, that could live seperate from our bodies, why would we need a body in the first place. And why would these spirits haunt people, how would they be able to affect anything in our world, how would they be able to make noises. There is just no sense in ghosts.
To be fair, this is not really the right approach to debunking ghosts and other paranormal phenomena. You're giving a subjective opinion on the nature of the phenomenon as proof of existence/nonexistence. That's not scientific at all. Besides, you're sticking to a very naïve definition of ghost, the one found in legends and stories. The scientific approach to the phenomenon would be observation and then induction, not deduction from myths and legends.
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My advice? Try to stay on as good terms with both as you can. They'll both need it.
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To be honest, I think 3D not being the whole point of the movie is a good thing. There have been too many movies in the past that just used it as a gimmick. Somewhat like the way surround sound was used when it first came out. It should add to the experience, not be it.
I agree with this, but Indy was never intended for 3D in the first place. Heck, I don't even know how they'll accomplish it. My point is that I really don't think it'll work well. I think it'll feel tacked on and really gimmicky.
More than everything I think I'm just tired of constant remasterings of old films.
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Then you need to rotate, not translate!
(god I've been using Maya too much)
Yeah you'd need to pivot around but moving your whole hands in a direction does not change the movement of the character.
Way to ruin a good joke, Ashley.
If they were a gamer then they'll be using the Remote & Nunchuck combination (or Classic/GameCube controller).ARROGANCE!
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I find it hard to believe someone from these forums would be a bully like that. I think it's due to the server's openness as well.
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I know nothing of the show, but I don't care about spoilers. Just promise me you'll give me a good role! :p
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Jonnas wins at mafia! God, I love this game! Best mafia ever!
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"she does that girl thing where you move the hands in time with the controllers" - I think that's the benchmark to see if someone is a gamer or not. Sit them down with mario kart and a pad and watch their hands! If they start moving, you're allowed to tut and shake your head.
... What if they're playing Mario Kart Wii?
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Whaaat? They gotta stop with this 3D madness. Start making films that actually benefit from it instead of this crap.
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Well yes, I'm not analysing his life story as a person. I dislike how he projects himself. I just really don't like over the top projected characters I think...Harry Hill, him...others I can't remember.
Lots of Youtube people put on characters. That annoys me. The bit where they cut after every sentence and appear somewhere else in front of the camera. It gives me the willies.
Heh, that's completely fair. I understand where you're coming from.
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Not proud as in "Oh I'm really proud of myself for winning a race" - I mean as in the sin pride, and generally arrogance. He thinks he's the dog's bollocks. Why else would he do his shit with the hat and the jacket?
He just gives me the absolute creeps and I hate that type of personality. Like constantly putting on a (bad) show, wearing clothes you just know smell musty.
I think you're reading far too much into it. It's a character he has, and fair enough, it can be seen as a bit cheesy and/or camp, but I definitely don't get any arrogance vibes from him. But each to his own, we can't all like the same things.
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Ugh no. He makes me shiver with cringing embarassment. It's wrong. I hate proud people. And when people think they're brilliant. He's no more an authority in his reviews than you or me, and his "draws" (his voice/manner/hat) are put-offs.
Well, that's your opinion, then. I respectfully disagree with everything you say about him. And why hate proud people? Hate arrogant people, I say, but he's not arrogant in my opinion. I never get an "I think I'm brilliant" vibe from him.
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Review by that guy Dannyboy mentioned (linkara).
Linkara actually really annoys me. I hate his facial expressions, his voice, and his hat and jacket. Reminds me of of the typical "proud weirdo" we all know. I hate it. And he hates The Dark Knight Strikes Again. Which is rude.
There are several Star Trek/X-Men novels too.
I love the guy!
I think he's both cool and funny, and his storylines are some of the best on TGWTG. -
Vote: Sméagol
With a power like that I simply cannot imagine you not being mafia.
I'm tempted to say the same. Heck, I'll go for it.
Vote: Sméagol
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Yeah, I've been running out of thanks for a while now. But that also has to do with a huge increase in MEGAWESOME posts as of late.
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That question came out of nowhere. Did you have reason to believe that?
I thought that as well, though I assume he was the one who targetted me.
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[To The Fish;] The only reason you think it's a stative verb is because you think love can only be of the endless variety. That's the only way I can explain why you have this wrong. I don't see why you can't understand that someone may choose to use "I'm [verb]ng it" rather than "I [verb] it," for while it may be incorrect in some cases, it simply has a different meaning in others. As soon as you change the format, then it stops being one type of very and becomes the other. "I love it" is stative, "I'm loving it" is not. Simple as.
To be fair to The fish, I have been taught that this is a question of grammar, not subjective opinion. However, I personally don't see why it's a problem, either.
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Congrats on the success of your baby making skills!
Sorry to hear about the job, but you're right, you just gotta stay positive. 