universeness

I would go with 'forms of human expression,' as numbers and words are fundamentally, glyphs. Tools humans use to communicate. I do think that such 'to...

It's interesting that I have always considered numbers as symbols. It what way do you separate the two concepts of number and symbol? From Wiki: Roman...

Well, we simply disagree on that one. I never find the argument that there are 'worse' in existence, a valid reason for excusing bad and regressive na...

Both London and Glasgow voted against Brexit, so yes the logic of not visiting Glasgow or London for that reason, would be a bit logically skewed. How...

:clap: As Mark Twain also pointed out, such is as pointless, as wondering about your personal state, "beforelife."

As this political circus in America continues, I honestly think that the legacy of Trump will be that he, (via his supporters and the political coward...

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I broadly agree, but as you do to, I accept the moderation. For me, its simple, respect the borders, or expect a deserved angry retort in kind. No one...

I love sentences like this. As long as folks like yourself, feel this way about scientific questions then my hopes that our species is worth its survi...

I think that all you do with statements like this is offer succour to sophists. As you confirm yourself, interlocuters are not always honest in anyway...

I don't like to quote a well abused line by almost all UK politicians but, 'Let me be crystal clear on this.' I do think that the human race would ben...

I propose solutions but you obviously have problems spotting them. Keep trying!

All fair comments but there are also issues such as, there are currently 288,539 empty houses in the UK, and these are all habitable properties, or at...

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I broadly agree. I am willing to travel down a path such as 'ok, lets assume Jesus was a real boy, then.....' etc. But it becomes rather ridiculous wh...

Perhaps its your assessment/interpretation of my postings that cause you to judge my viewpoints as simplistic. That's not my problem, it's more your i...

Paradox is such fun!

It's better to offer your argument and your evidence before you state your conclusive opinions. Computers are an attempt to simulate/emulate the human...

Then I assume your complaint does not include atheists here on TPF. I discuss religion and theism, as an atheist so any theist discussing religion wit...

I don't deny the complexities of the problems involved and the connections between homelessness/substance abuse etc. But to me, you are both focussing...

Hence the video and the problems it depicts.

Do you think a good quality home to live in, should be a human right, from cradle to grave?

Have you watched any of the online debates/exchanges between theists and atheists that you consider high quality. If so, can you provide an example li...

@"Mikie" :lol: Welcome brother! To the group of TPF members, described by another TPF member as fanatic! Are you and I the only two accused of such so...

So your response to the video, was to contact 'everyone,' and gain the consensus that 'time travel' to a previous era was the best solution to the pro...

Seems reasonable to me. Well, I'm not sure I would use the word 'impossible' but understanding what ancient and medieval philosophers and theists were...

I think 'I' can be perceived as singular or as a collective, without destroying the independence or individuality of me, myself and 'I' as an individu...

So would you be more attracted to 'thinking is occurring (as a presupposition), therefore I probably am? To me, the best we can do individually, is an...

A computer can act forever, as a stand alone device. A human brain can also function as a completely stand alone device (hermitical human). You can co...

Wow! is that how you spell that word I heard Judge Judy say a lot when I used to watch her show? I had always assumed it was something like 'hootspur,...

Do you consider folks such as Dan Dennett, Sam Harris et al, deserving of the title 'philosopher?' How about scientists such as Richard Dawkins, is he...

I fully agree with your point about not giving any religion 'special treatment.' If your general advice to theists is, 'its time to get rational and m...

For me, such a viewpoint is naive nonsense. All religion can be used for nefarious purposes and can destroy peoples lives. A family which is ran on re...

How do you suggest we help those who continue to be manipulated by any pernicious uses of theism?

This was filmed 7 days ago in Vancouver Canada. WTF is going on! How can any city in a so called 1st world country allow this? It's not acceptable in ...

I think this is the best answer most current humans should offer, on most of the current 'big' questions, as it's probably the most honest one. It is ...

Can you talk to tick? Can tick be corrected? ? Is toc in opposition? Tick me or toc to me, time moves on.

Do you know of any compelling arguments/evidence against the existence of 'I,' as representing I think therefore I am, as opposed to thinking exists, ...

There is soooooo much out there now, challenging the historical validity/accuracy of the traditional origins of Christianity. Enough for me to assign ...

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:grin: So are you forever 'borrowing' other peoples electrical devices to post on TPF? Get your own ya cheapskate! Stop stealing power and borrowing e...

This is hardy a novel approach, with all due respect, it's quite mundane, and I think the points you make would certainly be supported better, if you ...

Henry Kissinger !!! 100 years old. I was also surprised to hear Tommy Steele was still alive! https://www.bing.com/th?id=OIP.15ztWSW0vaDgg0hIcMaGpAHaJ...

This is just a your personal (rather self-centred imo) view Alkis, for me, it has no value beyond your personal complaint. You wont be surprised that ...

Are you asking people to comment, relative to your own views? So an approach, in relation to/relative to yours? Are the opinions in your op, absolute ...

Taking all the points made by both of us, and the links we have used, I see the main difference in our viewpoints, is, that I consider the observabili...

An interesting counter view, is offered by Lee Smolin, in his book 'Time Reborn.' I have not read the book, but he talks about it in this interview (p...

:flower: Being able to reference / label / indicate, what scientists observe. Units of measurements are mathematical constructs/conveniences, I can ap...

:up: Amen just translates to 'so be it,' theists have no ownership rights to such terms, that I recognise.

Hi Alkis! People have in the past, exclaimed 'long time no see! or long time no hear!' to me before, and I am never sure if their 'happy state,' indic...