I don't see how one of these could be avoided with infinite time. — Devans99

But, if I'm understanding you correctly, then in a deterministic universe where a perfect unchanging equilibrium persists, then time, understood as a change occurring, within the state space of the universe, does not exist, yes?

I am not sure what you mean. My argument is that any isolated system will end up in equilibrium after sufficiently long period of time, unless it has an internal driver - an intelligent internal driver (IE God) — Devans99

OK, then please explain how you are using the term "equilibrium" in more detail if you don't mind...

Ok, exercising my noetic intelligence, you stipulate that time has a start iff there is change, and since there is no change (an equilibrium, although used stipulatively here), then time never existed. But, we don't live in an equilibrium, thus, time had some start.

Is that correct?

Have you ever heard of Adrian Johnston? — thedeadidea

Nope; but, now I have.

Transcendetal Materialsm... — thedeadidea

That always sounded like an oxymoron in my mind, haha.

But if you have MS, as I do...? — Pattern-chaser

Sorry to hear @Pattern-chaser. My memory is somewhat fuzzy on the matter; but, I've heard pregnenolone helps with the myelin sheath damage also along with feelings of weakness. And, you have already read all about the benefits of THC in the condition, so I won't waste your time on that issue.

EDIT: Lithium is pretty darn neuroprotective also. Look into it if you have some spare time.

Cheers.

I meant anything you have read by Kierkegaard in relation to therapeutic value.
This would be a minimal requirement to support such a claim.
Perhaps this is asking too much. — Amity

Yes, I suppose I haven't read enough Kierkegaard. My apologies.

OK, just pointing out that there might be some underlying cause here. Perhaps, emerging. We are at a loss here to comment on your health here.

Best regards.

255. The philosopher treats a question; like an illness.

Does that imply quietism?

Very interesting. I suggest you get some bloodwork done, and maybe get an MRI done.

Ah damn, you're right. No other countries have done this. — Maw

'Murica ain't 'any other country' if you haven't realized by now.

Sure is. — thedeadidea

Tell me more.

It ain't gonna get amended @Maw, can we get over that already and seek alternatives to the issue?

For instance, the irrepressible Truth of Lacan's The Chimppig Thing — thedeadidea

Lacan, hmm. Interesting.

It would be better if you were never born. — thedeadidea

I strongly concur. Chimp-pig gave me some meaning in life after I attained my residency.

ChimpPig is what I was talking about, humanities true ancestor. — thedeadidea

Yes... Chimp-Pig is a fascinating case study. Your ontological argument for chimp-pig, is quite impressive.

You are a monster, hyphenating that which was metaphysically perfect as a whole, not a conjoined abstraction. — thedeadidea

You were saying about Chimp Pig again?

Has anyone ever told you, you are a fun person Wallows? — thedeadidea

Yes, as a general surgeon I try and ease everyone's pain. My hardest philosophical operation was on chimp-pig.

chimp-pig — thedeadidea

Yes, tell us more.

Yes, interesting... More chimp-pig content please.

I really liked the juxtaposition of Till getting hanged in an extermination camp, as if being strangled by their own past. As always, Rammstein stirring the pot in Germany.

Just from the pile of my drek:

https://thephilosophyforum.com/discussion/2222/ethics-of-care/p1

Hope you might find some theme in that thread that you can exploit.

The Chimppig... we must stop Wallows at all costs comrade for he knows not what he does in only trying to embrace the pig.... There is no chimppig without the chimp and the pig. — thedeadidea

Just wallows...

Is this claim, bolded above, one you would make yourself ? — Amity

Depends on the philosopher. Some find solace in Christianity and eternal salvation. I'm not much of a religious person, so I digress.

If so, can you say what have you read or absorbed that might support it ? — Amity

As a Tractarian, I suppose the gist of the issue is finding one's place in a scary world. So, the all-important Who, What, When, Where, and How, is pertinent to the discussion. Ya?

I think the excellent questions of 'who, what, where, who, when and how' provide a good basis for both general enquiry and also as a mind mapping tool for self development. — Amity

Yes...

I'll read it...

Explain this.

It is neither it is Hyper Real Chimppig and definitely not a this-that wishy washy nonsense of Wallows Chimp-Pig — thedeadidea

I must consult with @Nils Loc about this assessment. I appropriated and exploited to much joy the concept of chimp pig content from him.

I see you understand the way of the chimp-pig. But, I think we should continue this conversation over at the lounge.

The pig-chimp content is rife over there.

Chimppigs unite!

apepigs — thedeadidea

https://www.google.com/amp/s/phys.org/news/2013-07-chimp-pig-hybrid-humans.amp

Traded in my cat for a pig-chimp. Now I'm raking it in. — S

Oksa was a good cat.

What was this thread about again ? — thedeadidea

It's actually about pig-chimp content.

Actually... I changed my mind I'll be the chimp and you be the pig now pick a topic so I can tell you it is a pearl and unfit and unworthy of it... — thedeadidea

Start a topic on pig-chimp content on the internet and stuff like that.

I made it from the seaman of a pig-chimp. — S

Oh dear. What's going on in your world?

But I want to be the pig.... — thedeadidea

Okay...

Proceeds to be a wallowing chimp.

Polemics are my favorites... — thedeadidea

OK, I'll be a pig and you be chimp. We will then proceed in creating some chimp-pig content.

More chimp-pig content, please.

What do the admins and the moderators and other old timers think? — ssu

I think we are doing pretty well. What do you think?

Is that sarcasm? — S

Well, analyzing one's intent even in college settings, where adults are often treated as children in elementary school is the deeper issue here, don't you think? And, this goes without mentioning that college tends to hypersensitize students, and not desensitize them, as much as you've like the latter to take place and not the former.

My close friend and I call each other cunts all the time. To us that's not a bad word, given the way that we use it. It is a lighthearted term of endearment. — S

Oh, well I guess that this explains everything. Lock up the thread boys and girls, Zarathustra has spoken.

Given that the average IQ of a college student is somewhere above 100, then I don't think it serves any purpose to tell them that the N-word is a bad word. That's usually covered in elementary school...

Then again, even those with severe retardation are aware of the negative connotations of using the N-word.

Perhaps, the teachers need some more education and not the students in the news-feed provided.

Watch the ceiling collapse. — Bitter Crank

Blast off!

I think there's a difference between legitimizing the use of a derogatory pejorative like the N-word, and simply using it in the context of some academic purpose.

But, people are pretty sensitive to the word, despite it being dropped in almost every African-American rap song. I am a pretty sensitive person and even refrain from calling African-American's as "blacks". Personally, I can tell the difference between the academic intent of using the N-word... Doublethink, is there really any academic purpose referring to African American's like the N-word? I don't think so...