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In: Are there situations where its allowed to erase a memory from someonelse's mind?  — view comment
It is not always the case and the trauma example could be used for those with PTSD and such things because they remember
November 21, 2020 at 10:11
In: Are there situations where its allowed to erase a memory from someonelse's mind?  — view comment
Things like trauma and extreme event, if it is known that it will not negatively affect others should be a good basis of where it is good. The limits ...
November 21, 2020 at 10:10
In: Is there more than matter and mind?  — view comment
It depends on what you mean by each, if matter has to be tangible the entire quantum reals is neither. If mind can only exist in thought then math and...
November 21, 2020 at 10:02
In: Population Density & Political compass  — view comment
Tested, no, but it has been observed with population density and political leanings.
November 21, 2020 at 09:59
In: Can the existence of God be proved?  — view comment
alternate idea: What are your arguments for or against the existence of one or more etherial beings.
November 21, 2020 at 09:56
In: Can the existence of God be proved?  — view comment
I didnt see the answer tab and thought you were being an arse.
November 21, 2020 at 09:54
In: Is Nietzsche theory of effect over intention valid or does intention truly matter  — view comment
It was an example, I do not own any anvils. I wasnt asking about hypotheticals I was just wondering poeples outlook on intention versus outcome
November 21, 2020 at 09:53
In: What does morality mean in the context of atheism?  — view comment
Morality has its basis not in biology but in survival, as a species our only way to survive was cooperation. The same way a lion that doesnt contribut...
November 21, 2020 at 09:47
In: What does morality mean in the context of atheism?  — view comment
Morality, while subjective, can be somewhat quantified. What is good for the pack and good for you is good morally. This however is somewhat flawed as...
November 21, 2020 at 06:25
In: God’s omniscience and human free will  — view comment
Omniscience is the state of all-knowing, so the being had the knowledge since it came into existence if it is, by nature, omniscient. Your life would ...
November 21, 2020 at 06:16
In: Can the existence of God be proved?  — view comment
It is always good to argue against yourself, you would be, if not already are, a good debater. The lack of intelligent life is only proof of our own i...
November 21, 2020 at 06:09
In: God’s omniscience and human free will  — view comment
If it is always known what will happen how is there choice.
November 21, 2020 at 05:54
In: Society as Scapegoat  — view comment
Blaming society for the actions of one is reasonable. It is a loop of whatever issue exists within the society. If a society is extremely violent, the...
November 21, 2020 at 03:38
In: God’s omniscience and human free will  — view comment
At the begining you proposed that our action determine past knowledge rather than vice versa. I had not though of it that way but here is my take. Omn...
November 21, 2020 at 03:31
In: Does philosophy need proof and what exactly is proof?  — view comment
As has already been said, Philosophy is not fact, it is mainly thought experiments to better understand human nature. If you wanted fact you should st...
November 21, 2020 at 03:25
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