But what I cannot accept is "being noonsense" — Alkis Piskas
1. Does a "normal" proof P for a proposition q imply the existence of a reductio ad absurdum proof C for q? In other words, does a proposition q being true imply that assuming ~q leads to a contradiction? — Agent Smith
If a statement is true, then it's negation can be used to prove a contradiction. That is, if P, then we can deduce ~P ⊢ (Q & ~Q). — Banno
4. Contradiction ([...]in the same sense and at the same time) — Agent Smith
There has to be time i.e. time has to be real (contradiction: true and false in the same sense at the same time). — Agent Smith
SO (Agent Smith is a cat and not a cat) is a contradiction at some time and not another? — Banno
No; only some contradictions are time dependent. — Banno
Nonsense begets nonsense. — Banno
Where is time in (~(Q & ~Q) — Banno
And you think this somehow means that they must be timed? It just doesn't follow. — Banno
To you. But it applies to both of us. :smile:"BTW, as someone who knows about photography"
- Alkis Piskas
Not sure if you are referring to me or you. — universeness
You are right, sorry. I missed the word "us". (I initially had typed "Reality wins")"Reality defeats though!"
- Alkis Piskas
Don't understand your contextual use of the word 'defeats' here. — universeness
:up: At least someone who can see what "objective" reality can mean!Surely 'thought' is a part of an individual's reality and an objective reality, if we consider the human race as a totality. — universeness
OK. I can accept this.I Disagree with your 'cannot' above and would suggest 'can' instead or at least 'perhaps can.' — universeness
Well, as far our physical part (our body) is concered. But there's also a non-physical part ... (Well, this for some other time, though! :smile:)In this sense, we are all made of the same raw materials. We are ALL part of the posit of infinite diversity in infinite combinations. — universeness
Well, as far our physical part (our body) is concered. But there's also a non-physical part ... (Well, this for some other time, though — Alkis Piskas
In my language, saying "This is nonsense" is clearly impolite, if said publicly or between two people who are not familiar with each other. I believe this is true for most countries.It just means 'No sense' or non sense — universeness
I am a retired programmer too, well among other retirements! :grin:an old retired computing teacher! — universeness
I can accept "making no sense", althought it is not so appropriate in here. But what I cannot accept is "being noonsense", which is an offence and totally inappropriate in this place, as well as other serious discussions in public. — Alkis Piskas
In my language, saying "This is nonsense" is clearly impolite, if said publicly or between two people who are not familiar with each other. I believe this is true for most countries.
One can always say "This makes no sense", which is perfectly OK. But if he choses to say "nonsense" instead, he does it on purpose. See? It's the intention that counts — Alkis Piskas
Now don't get all 'theist' on me.....ha haFor godssake — Alkis Piskas
it wasn't so serious to report it and call the attention of the moderators — Alkis Piskas
And it certainly didn't have to take such dimensions — Alkis Piskas
Anyway, there's enough rudeness going on in this place already that overshadows this case — Alkis Piskas
Don't worry about spoiling Agent Smith's (not Banno's) topic ... It gets more replies => more popular! :smile:That "non-physical part" you offer becomes two questions. — universeness
I am a retired programmer too, well among other retirements! — Alkis Piskas
... It was with a small "g" ... :smile:For godssake
— Alkis Piskas
Now don't get all 'theist' on me.....ha ha — universeness
I don't know either ...I don't know the moderator's system of moderation, perhaps it's by sampling or something — universeness
I guess so.This website is very pleasant compared to some I have read. — universeness
Good. Thanks. :smile: Thanks god, I have been justified, at least partly! :smile: (Really, now. I'm not a theist. Note the small "g" again ... :grin:)But I support your goal to maintain and encourage people to be polite but we don't want to turn into snowflakes either. — universeness
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