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Any thoughts about the Principle of Bipolarity?
October 15, 2018 at 07:35
*meoooow*
October 15, 2018 at 06:42
I think you're neglecting individual efforts and private enterprise venture capitalists. I've witnessed something amazing. About 20 some private initi...
October 15, 2018 at 04:22
In essence, the market has already provided the answer. The only thing lacking is implementing the solution to the problem. I hope that doesn't sound ...
October 15, 2018 at 03:49
As for internalizing the externalities, that's a tough question. How do you calculate (quantify) the externality of something that is prone to factors...
October 15, 2018 at 03:27
Well, yes. The whole premise of this thread is that some form of guided influence is required to instantiate a solution for the problem. It's an inter...
October 15, 2018 at 03:26
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObcgG9vjUbs
October 15, 2018 at 02:54
Can you expand on this>?
October 15, 2018 at 01:58
What's bothering you, as you seem sad? Is it depression?
October 15, 2018 at 01:57
As they say, 'good luck'. :blush:
October 15, 2018 at 01:49
Actually, if you do some research, the prevalence of cancer and other fears about radiation are unfounded by science.
October 15, 2018 at 01:43
*meow*
October 15, 2018 at 01:41
This is from the Routledge paper I'm reading about the Tractatus: https://i.imgur.com/1gGCOAG.png
October 15, 2018 at 01:01
From the paper included: https://i.imgur.com/PhvYjVh.png https://i.imgur.com/gCzTa9A.png
October 15, 2018 at 00:41
I have yet to read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Will_to_Believe It might remedy the anxiety. We could be wrong, but what about it?
October 15, 2018 at 00:16
https://i.imgur.com/sVYC0E6.png Hence, what?
October 15, 2018 at 00:08
I suppose we must now talk about the picture theory of meaning, which is indubitably true in a two-dimensional world.
October 15, 2018 at 00:07
I understand that. But, your fear is not based on rational analysis. The market is the answer.
October 14, 2018 at 23:53
Too bad @"Mr Phil O'Sophy" left the forum. I would be keenly interested in his input.
October 14, 2018 at 23:51
"Angst" is a problem that philosophy has to deal with. It can be remedied by rational analysis of some situation and working on the answers provided b...
October 14, 2018 at 23:50
Sounds pretty boring. Climate change by the very definition of "change" is exciting. It provides an impetus to strive for something better. Tree peopl...
October 14, 2018 at 23:36
That's fine. I have a lot of hope for fission and fusion. Some really really smart people are working on solutions to the collective problem of climat...
October 14, 2018 at 23:34
I want to distill my thoughts on this matter. Hence, what I mean to say with 'embrace' is that climate change has presented a problem to the market. T...
October 14, 2018 at 23:30
Hmm, that sounds edifying. Though, it sounds like a really bad non sequitur.
October 14, 2018 at 23:24
What do you mean by that? There has been significant progress in utilizing fusion energy, made by Canadians, Germans, and others.
October 14, 2018 at 23:21
I use the word embrace, in a stipulative manner. People will 'embrace' climate change by a cost-benefit analysis of the situation. If the market dicta...
October 14, 2018 at 23:17
It's important to note that solipsism has a significant stipulative definition when Wittgenstein uses it. I am not sure you grasp it. I can still main...
October 14, 2018 at 23:12
My only concern in all this is that nuclear, which is astronomically regulated and suffers from the social stigma of radiation and such irrationalitie...
October 14, 2018 at 23:01
It's just a matter of economics. People will switch to solar or wind or whatever that becomes sufficiently cheap enough. How else can you phrase the i...
October 14, 2018 at 23:00
The cat is smiling.
October 14, 2018 at 03:44
Rule-utiliarian calculus.
October 13, 2018 at 20:28
Yes,
October 13, 2018 at 02:52
Good example. Just wondering about the time-perspective part.
October 13, 2018 at 02:47
Depends on your calculus of utility of happiness. Nothing ever gets done with happy and content and satisfied individuals.
October 12, 2018 at 21:03
Interesting book. What's it 'bout?
October 12, 2018 at 20:43
Yes, though, this leads to the crude understanding that utilitarianism is a hedonic philosophy, which isn't necessarily true.
October 12, 2018 at 20:43
I agree with most if not everything you have said about utilitarianism. But, the net-utility is still of value to analyze. As to how to define utility...
October 12, 2018 at 20:35
Well, yes. This is the heart of the issue. Where one cannot deal with the calculus time-bound. It must be a calculus that encompasses the entirety of ...
October 12, 2018 at 19:20
Just to elaborate on what I mean by "time-respective utility maximization". I mean to say that the assessment of utility is time-bound; but, we can't ...
October 12, 2018 at 19:15
:ok:
October 12, 2018 at 03:48
Yeah, just check: https://deneum.com/ or http://brillouinenergy.com/
October 12, 2018 at 01:08
There's also https://lppfusion.com/. They will be game changers too. It's a matter of time who makes it to the market first. I think LENR will appear ...
October 11, 2018 at 23:46
You should look into LENR (Low Energy Nuclear Reactions). I don't say this often; but mark my words, it's going to change the world.
October 11, 2018 at 23:44
We sure can talk of our beetles. I'm doing that right now. I just can't show you it.
October 11, 2018 at 22:04
:blush:
October 11, 2018 at 21:59
Anyone else cares to join us in this discussion?
October 11, 2018 at 21:48
In case you are not aware, I'm seeking others who feel the same or are in a similar predicament. This isn't only about 'me'.
October 11, 2018 at 15:41
I'm not following you here. I can't see your beetle, only mine.
October 11, 2018 at 14:54
Oh, dear. I hope you don't start calling me a snowflake, Sir/Ma'am or whoever the person behind your alter-ego of "Hanover" is. Anyway, if you've foll...
October 11, 2018 at 13:54
That's not entirely true. The life we experience here only is fundamentally different than real life interaction. What does that say about me? A lot, ...
October 11, 2018 at 13:48