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Syntho-sis

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  1. HAHA- You're not going to get as big as Arnold overnight. I don't think that is something you need to worry about.
  2. blow em all to hell...and let god sort em out.. can't talk to criminals
  3. That is the point I was trying to get across...The way we measure is simply just a system of organized amounts and symbols based off of their numerical values. Time is a real effect in our universe. Just because humans invented a way of measuring it, does not mean that it is simply an abstract idea. That is like saying that volume does not exist, if you have no way of measuring it. Or length, there are many examples. The packets that you spoke of earlier sort of reminded me of the quanta- packets of energy. There's a thought, in what ways do quantum mechanics apply to the infinite or vice-versa. Both are mysterious concepts, that we have yet to fully understand. Or something along those lines haha
  4. Ok makes sense, and how does this apply to waves?
  5. Here's what I got...In decimal form- 1/2 =0.5 1/2 + 1/4 =0.75 1/2 + 1/4 + 1/8 =0.875 1/2 + 1/4 + 1/8 + 1/16 =0.9375 1/2 + 1/4 + 1/8 + 1/16 + 1/32=0.96875 In fractions- 1/2 = 1/2 1/2 + 1/4 = 3/4 1/2 + 1/4 + 1/8 = 7/8 1/2 + 1/4 + 1/8 + 1/16 = 15/16 1/2 + 1/4 + 1/8 + 1/16 + 1/32 = 31/32 1/2 + 1/4 + 1/8 + 1/16 + 1/32 + 1/64= 63/64 1/2 + 1/4 + 1/8 + 1/16 + 1/32 + 1/64 + 1/128= 127/128 I see the pattern, what are you trying to show though? What does this mean?
  6. Maybe in the form of an analogy. I'm attempting to understand this concept...
  7. Hey all, Haven't had the opportunity of introducing myself yet. So, here I am. I look forward to expanding my knowledge of all things science and becoming a respectable member of your forum. Thank you
  8. Yes I think I know what you are getting at...As the amount of intervals making up the whole> 1 > increase, their values decrease. No fraction added to the whole number 1 will equal 2. Am I in the right ball park of what you were demonstrating? But could you ever get to the point where you could no longer divide something? Isn't that what Max Plank demonstrated? Does a Planck length apply to the concept of time? (haha I am a beginner on most of these things so you'll have to forgive my ignorance.)
  9. haha thx- so's urs

  10. I'm certainly glad that we are back to the original topic... Things definitely got out of hand. By no means am I attempting to force my personal ideas onto others. Nor am I trying to present my religious thoughts as science. I'm not sure if anyone noticed the question I posted a few days ago. (This was in the middle of another topic of debate and got sidelined) But here it is-- It is similar to Zeno's dichotomy paradox Consider that one second of time has occurred. Before one half of a second can occur, one quarter must elapse . Before a forth can elapse; one eighth must occur; and so on. Until the actual second is realized. This is puzzling...Has a second even really "happened"? By this reasoning it would not even be able to be 1/2...because you could continuously divide. Or could you use the argument that the measurement of one second encompasses all the irrational measurements that make it up? Now I know that mathematicians no longer consider Zeno's paradoxes valid, but I think they bring an interesting perspective to the infinite as both a mathematical property and a metaphysical concept. Is it fair to say that an infinite amount of "time" has happened within one second? Think of fractals, that should get the idea across.
  11. It's funny this was originally meant to be a mathematical topic... But instead it sort of became an ID vs. Evolution debate. I suppose that is mostly my fault. The question "Can God conceive infinity?" Is meant to be metaphorical. This topic (at least in my mind) has more to do with the open questions of cosmology involving infinity. It seems to me that we are just beating a dead horse. I'm not sure of what it is the discussion is about at this point. Also, I enjoyed the videos. It helped point out my innumerable fallacies and understand how to better hold a scientific debate. Also raised some interesting questions...
  12. I suppose defending a false argument would be a good way to develop debate skills. It would force you to be extra careful about -fallacies- present in your own arguments.
  13. I haven't adequate time to respond to all of your posts at the moment, but bear with me I shall be back...
  14. If something exists on an infinite time-scale anything that can happen, has already happened... aleph-null Your existence has already occurred so therefore you do not exist at this present moment... Unless what you are stating is that the universe recycles itself an infinite amount of times. ^Could be...Keeps going back to infinite regress no matter what factor you use...turtles upon turtles. Merged post follows: Consecutive posts merged Or measure the coastline of England.
  15. I was using an example my friend. Of course it would be somewhat "illogical" to say that the existence of alternate universes is highly unlikely. But it would be "ok" to assume the same for purple elephants and God. Even though all three examples are equally probable (lack of evidence.) I have noticed quite a bit of that.... Why is that? Merged post follows: Consecutive posts merged I will most definitely watch the videos, thank you very much.
  16. Obviously a being with a great imagination, and an intelligence far greater than ours. I seriously doubt all of this happened by accident. Most of you will disagree with me. That is totally fine. I can understand where you are coming from--lack of evidence. But until I find something worth replacing(that can be proved) the ID, I will believe whatever helps me sleep and night.... Merged post follows: Consecutive posts merged You assumed I meant all things observable to the naked eye. I was referring to the scientific definition of observe- "Observation is either an activity of a living being (such as a human), consisting of receiving knowledge of the outside world through the senses, or the recording of data using scientific instruments. The term may also refer to any datum collected during this activity." Go back and read my post. How was my explanation a false representation of science?
  17. Interesting...I always assumed laws needed some sort of lawgiver. ha silly me Do you know of any laws that have came about on their own? Laws that just so happen to affect an entire universe... Merged post follows: Consecutive posts merged Probably the most nihilistic thing I've read all day...and entirely true What is your point? I don't have time to worry about nature's "defects." Or the fact that we live in such a hostile universe. I'm too busy marveling at the infinite complexity and organization that exists. If that sounds idiotic well then I guess I'm an idiot. Let me ask you this. If there was valid evidence for an ID, would you be willing to accept it? ^ purely hypothetical Merged post follows: Consecutive posts merged Wouldn't that cancel itself out? I thought science was the study of observable phenomena? Ha- supernatural studies for example. They are not a valid science for the simple fact that there is no evidence for such ideas, and no way of observing such supposed phenomena. Can't observe alternate universes= does not exist Can't observe purple elephants= does not exist Can't observe God= does not exist I forgot the point I was trying to make.
  18. I agree with unbelievable odds not being conclusive evidence- on any topic. ^Intelligent design is still a possible explanation, is it not? An infinite amount of energy would be required to make an infinite plane...but only a finite amount of energy would be required for a finite- but constantly expanding universe? Any cosmologists about?
  19. Well, if we live in an isolated universe then it might be heat death. Everything (as far as we know) follows the second law of thermodynamics. Not totally sure on that though, could be areas of the universe that follow a reverse law- in which everything moves towards order. <don't laugh I think the universe will eventually just run out of energy(-heat) Or we might "rip a hole in the space time continuum!" As Doc Brown loves to point out..
  20. Aha! "The simplest version of the inflationary theory, an extension of the Big Bang theory, predicts that the density of the universe is very close to the critical density, and that the geometry of the universe is flat, like a sheet of paper. That is the result confirmed by the WMAP science." ^^GEOMTERY OF THE UNIVERSE- last paragraph Inflation theory- http://map.gsfc.nasa.gov/universe/bb_cosmo_infl.html The flatness problem- "WMAP has determined the geometry of the universe to be nearly flat. However, under Big Bang cosmology, curvature grows with time. A universe as flat as we see it today would require an extreme fine-tuning of conditions in the past, which would be an unbelievable coincidence." ^ What is being supposed by that last sentence? Wouldn't flatness equal infinite space? -Or infinitely expanding space?
  21. Given four choices... 1. Discuss how advances in molecular biology and genetic engineering have permitted numerous technological advances. 2. Discuss how advances in the development of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have affected growth rate and yield. 3. Discuss the importance of maintaining the rainforests as a natural resource and what it means to our environment. 4. Discuss why earth's climate is changing (the roles of man, naturally occurring trends, and earth's cycles are considered, and an outlook for what can be expected in the near and distant future is given). Which would be the most interesting? I like them all.
  22. A theory is an attempt to explain natural phenomena based off of observations. Just because we aren't totally sure about what happens within a black hole does not mean that you throw the whole thing away. I think a white hole would be a far more plausible time-machine. Although both are believed to be at least possible in our universe.
  23. I've heard this idea before. Is there any empirical evidence that space actually "curves" on itself?
  24. haha I know it was a joke. It's funny/depressing to consider all those poor souls out there that actually take this at face value though. It's humorous...and I enjoy it....I'm not stupid. Merged post follows: Consecutive posts merged http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flat_Earth_Society http://www.theflatearthsociety.org ^^^ Seems genuine to me. I could be totally wrong on that.... check it out Merged post follows: Consecutive posts mergedI meant the website seems "genuine/honest" btw. Not the actual notion that the earth is flat! haha
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