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In: The leap from socialism to communism.  — view comment
But, here's the thing that you or Marx missed out on. Namely, that advancements in technology and resulting productivity increases via automation, AI,...
June 15, 2019 at 04:38
In: The leap from socialism to communism.  — view comment
Yes; but, if the economic conditions are not ready to introduce pure socialism or even utopian communism, then it will fail. What I described in the O...
June 15, 2019 at 01:29
In: The leap from socialism to communism.  — view comment
So, I may have been using the terms too broadly. I still feel as though the logic is sound in the OP, according to Marxist economics.
June 15, 2019 at 00:28
In: The leap from socialism to communism.  — view comment
I'm under the impression that this is the standard interpretation of Marxist economics. Anyone care to chime in about this?
June 14, 2019 at 23:18
In: The leap from socialism to communism.  — view comment
Well, yes. That's the ad hoc method done through revolution. However, a more progressive measure would be done by reaching a point where deflationary ...
June 14, 2019 at 19:54
In: The leap from socialism to communism.  — view comment
Well, this is a common misconception about economics. Marx couldn't have fathomed about the deflationary tendencies of progress in technology. Anyone ...
June 14, 2019 at 19:49
In: Invasion of Privacy  — view comment
Well, just coming out clean. I lived in denial of my diagnosis for some 10 years. Taking my antipsychotic was a chore. But, finally coming to accept m...
June 14, 2019 at 10:23
In: Barcan Formula  — view comment
There was a question posted on StackExchange about this issue. I'm just sharing what the Barcan Formula is all about: https://i.imgur.com/UofOYRf.png
June 12, 2019 at 21:34
In: Is there such a thing as "religion"?  — view comment
No; but, he was the go-to-guy when things turned sour...
June 12, 2019 at 15:37
In: The Shoutbox  — view comment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9LkYXrqBao
June 12, 2019 at 15:31
In: The Shoutbox  — view comment
No oats...
June 12, 2019 at 11:19
In: Wiser Words Have Never Been Spoken  — view comment
That picture doe. It is infused with so much meaning. The tilt of the ducks head. The arms exuding confidence and exuberation. Just speechless.
June 12, 2019 at 10:53
In: Is there such a thing as "religion"?  — view comment
Well, the comment was slightly facetious. Christianity seemingly divorced itself from Catholicism wrt. to appeals to authority, Lutheranism, etc. But,...
June 12, 2019 at 10:10
In: Is there such a thing as "religion"?  — view comment
A universal feature of most religions is an appeal to authority. You left that all important fact out from your analysis.
June 12, 2019 at 10:01
In: The Shoutbox  — view comment
Wallowsome...
June 12, 2019 at 07:34
In: Counselling sub-forum?  — view comment
Well, this comes down to the very nature of what philosophy is. Is it a self-guided practice, as I have come to understand, or is it a practice that c...
June 11, 2019 at 12:20
In: Counselling sub-forum?  — view comment
Well, yes. But, I feel as though we are ill-equipped to help those types. I mean, this place isn't like facebook, where some depressed dude comes alon...
June 11, 2019 at 12:01
In: Get Creative!  — view comment
Oh, it wasn't my doing. Just felt like I needed to share it. Author unknown. But, the struggle for oats was real.
June 10, 2019 at 18:08
In: Get Creative!  — view comment
https://www.dailydot.com/wp-content/uploads/2e3/36/pigsoatsoriginal.jpg Brother, let me tell you something. Many a day I have lumbered here by this fe...
June 10, 2019 at 17:28
In: Happy videos  — view comment
https://youtu.be/B6CuuldooFQ
June 10, 2019 at 15:57
In: Happy videos  — view comment
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MiHIOejRX9M No oats; but, I am quite famished.
June 10, 2019 at 15:43
In: Invasion of Privacy  — view comment
Admit it leo. You have no idea what schizophrenia actually is...
June 10, 2019 at 12:50
In: Invasion of Privacy  — view comment
Ooo, do go on!
June 10, 2019 at 12:47
In: Invasion of Privacy  — view comment
Support away!
June 10, 2019 at 12:42
In: Invasion of Privacy  — view comment
Well, I don't think projecting your own misgivings with the psychiatric diagnosis of schizophrenia, which you consider as stigmatizing is really helpf...
June 10, 2019 at 12:24
In: Invasion of Privacy  — view comment
I suppose you know what's best for THX1138. So, have at it, suggesting to him that he really isn't schizophrenic, because you know what constitutes a ...
June 10, 2019 at 11:46
In: Invasion of Privacy  — view comment
I see a great amount of effort on your part, THX1138 to rationalize your thoughts or paranoia into something rational and explicable. I don't mean to ...
June 10, 2019 at 11:09
In: Happy videos  — view comment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hZrl57_C9Q Fish: May I have some brother. Brother: Here. Fish: Thank you brother.
June 10, 2019 at 09:54
In: The Shoutbox  — view comment
So wallowsome!
June 10, 2019 at 04:20
In: What is the Best Refutation of Solipsism? (If Any)  — view comment
Shh, don't wake Him up...
June 09, 2019 at 15:27
In: The Shoutbox  — view comment
I mean, WTF. They had the audacity to perform an autopsy without consent and still don't know what killed him? What is this, North Korea? Oh, wait, af...
June 09, 2019 at 13:27
In: The Shoutbox  — view comment
Not my take on the issue. My POV is that there was a fundamental disregard for innocence until proven guilty, along with the inhumane treatment of the...
June 09, 2019 at 13:24
In: What is the Best Refutation of Solipsism? (If Any)  — view comment
The best analogy to solipsism that I can imagine is that of living in a dream world without any reference to the actual world since the world and self...
June 09, 2019 at 12:18
In: Ongoing Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus reading group.  — view comment
No, but I'll give it a whirl. Looks cool. :cool:
June 09, 2019 at 10:20
In: The Shoutbox  — view comment
Shit like this makes me want to move out of the US... https://www-m.cnn.com/2019/06/07/us/army-vet-dies-in-custody-organs-missing/
June 09, 2019 at 09:22
In: The Shoutbox  — view comment
Yes, he is my distant relative. We're in good standing as I tell him where is the best wallowing hole.
June 09, 2019 at 08:58
In: The Shoutbox  — view comment
https://thephilosophyforum.com/discussion/4739/happy-videos/
June 09, 2019 at 06:42
In: Ongoing Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus reading group.  — view comment
Hello, @"Wittgenstein", you are missed dearly. Best regards.
June 09, 2019 at 03:52
In: Happy videos  — view comment
Come join us on the Pig Sanctuary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzJK_ObSYYI
June 09, 2019 at 03:48
In: Did I have a thread removed?  — view comment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6q_MJjweRVU
June 09, 2019 at 03:07
In: What is the Best Refutation of Solipsism? (If Any)  — view comment
Epistemologically, a solipsist can never doubt. A solipsist's world is full of certainty. Hence, if you can doubt you are not a solipsist.
June 09, 2019 at 01:35
In: Happy videos  — view comment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkJznoO3SIg
June 08, 2019 at 06:08
In: Philosophical Investigations, reading it together.  — view comment
And if there's need for "authority", this is always here for use: https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51GDAHnDOdL._SX323_BO1,204,203,200_...
June 08, 2019 at 05:49
In: Philosophical Investigations, reading it together.  — view comment
More Chimp-Pig content, please.
June 08, 2019 at 05:48
In: What is the Best Refutation of Solipsism? (If Any)  — view comment
You can refute it within itself. Here it goes... There can be only one and only one solipsist in the world. God is the ultimate solipsist. Done.
June 08, 2019 at 05:06
In: Euthanasia  — view comment
Tesla's Model S,3,X come pretty close... Then there's the Roadster coming up with rocket boosters included that will go as fast as humanly possible wi...
June 08, 2019 at 04:48
In: Happy videos  — view comment
Yea, the shouting out of "eggs" part highlights that.
June 08, 2019 at 04:42
In: Are de re counterfactuals rigid?  — view comment
Of haven't read his Reference and Existence: The John Locke Lectures... Coming up in due time (6 months tops) on my rare reading group sessions.
June 08, 2019 at 03:26
In: The Shoutbox  — view comment
Wallowsome...
June 07, 2019 at 20:01
In: Get Creative!  — view comment
:cool:
June 07, 2019 at 17:02
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