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Because you used the word "position." That's a concept generated by the human brain.

All observations are generated by complex neurological processes.

Concepts of position requires sensory perceptions. The very concept of position itself wouldn't exist without a brain.

So long as they rule in my favor and collect my debt, I am content.

yes. On purpose.

My definition makes sense, unlike yours, S. I mean, facts are generated by brains, correct?

Huh? If the judges agree that my opinion is right, then they will send officers of the law to collect my debt. EDIT: So I guess, yes.

I've reviewed it. I still don't understand. Facts are generated by the human brain. If there's no brain, then there are no facts. That's one of my pos...

According to the opinions of other judges in the past.

What logic? I'm not being silly (or at least I'm not trying to). But you are.

Now you're just being purposefully confusing.

Whatever the court of law sets.

No. About what?

I don't get it then.

Without human brains, there can also be no human facts.

Yes, all opinions. But not all opinions are created equal. Some opinions are more useful than others.

So what is your definition of "fact?" .

Through my lawyers. If I can convince the right people that I'm right, then they will enforce my will.

I guess I'm not making my point clear: As I see it, a "fact" is the product of a neurological process. Consequently, if there's no "brain" then there ...

But all facts are claims.

Yes, but the claim that this state of affairs exists cannot exist without a human brain.

By appealing to approximate consensus. There is a societal consensus that I can sue him in a court of law. And if I win, then society will order offic...

What do you mean by "state of affairs?"

I happen to believe that the Earth existed before the appearance of "human brains." However, this 'fact'- the claim that the Earth existed, etc. etc.-...

i disagree. If there are no brains, then there will also be no facts.

I don't define "fact" like the way a lot of other people do. As I see it, a "fact" is just a strongly held opinion that a person's brain is really cer...

It avoids airy statements like "the world happens to be from some reference point."

Thanks.

A better (more specific) definition would be: "facts are perspectives generated by the brain that the brain happens to be really really certain about....

The only options are "flag, share, quote."

Alright.

What's your definition of "fact?" I define it as a strongly held opinion, a feeling of certainty towards a belief.

Ah. Then what's your definition of "fact?"

Fair enough: then provide a definition that I can understand because obviously, your brain is superior to mine.

As a matter of opinion, I strongly believe that I submitted a comment, too. But again, I only know this because my brain trusts itself.

Here's my take: 1. I submitted a comment above. 2. This comment showed up on your screen. 3. Your eyes read the statement. Your brain interpreted it. ...

Condense it into something understandable. I know that website and it's virtually unreadable.

What argument? Give me your definition of "fact" and we can talk about it.

Not all opinions are created equal.

I've given a partial definition of "fact." Give me your definition and I'll answer your question.

Let me try and clarify more: 1. People establish their "facts" from experience. 2. They assume these "facts" are permanent (which is why they call the...

To be frank, I didn't really understand what you just said. But at least you're talking about "properties of classes," and that's a good sign.

What whollyrolling is saying. Kinda. I'm claiming that the "class" of "facts"- as the average person would think of it- is empty because the propertie...

It is a strongly held opinion of mine that I have opinions.

Yes, you have a very strongly held opinion that you're replying to what I submitted.

Obviously, we need a definition of "fact." Here's mine. In order for a concept to be a "fact", it has to have at least two properties: 1. Permanence. ...

No, I'm fairly confident in my opinion that all facts are just strongly held opinions.

No I'm pretty sure it is my opinion. I don't understand your line of questioning. What's your point?

No, because the moment you think about it you're stating it to yourself.

I'm pretty sure it is.