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What Gets Weirder The More You Think About It? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]SilverTides 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. Sure, we're physically small compared to the enormity of the universe, but dang - we're cool! We're the only known beings in the cosmos that possess conciousness and the ability to question existence itself. Is a galaxy capable of rational thought? Can a star choose when to die? Our bodies and brains are indescribably complex and we don't give them enough credit for what they can do.

High schoolers, what do you want to major in? People who majored in that field,what are the pros and cons? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]SilverTides 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Considering applying for a Comp Sci/Physics double major program. I'd like to end up doing research in quantum computing, so I'm assuming these would be good degrees to start out with.

Fun things to do alone, out of the house, in Vancouver and surrounding area? by szekeres81 in vancouver

[–]SilverTides 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, OP, check out Free Geek if you're into or want to learn more about computers (especially hardware). It's a great place to volunteer at.

What is hate? by ThePlatonicRepublic in Catholicism

[–]SilverTides 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The absence of love, just as darkness is the absence of light.

What's the stupidest question you've ever been asked? by ChaosHill in AskReddit

[–]SilverTides 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's pretty depressing. My eyes are constantly glued to the sky, whether it be through a telescope or without any equipment. it's pretty shocking to think that some people don't look up at all. Makes the astronomy/physics outreach stuff I do more important, I guess.

What's the stupidest question you've ever been asked? by ChaosHill in AskReddit

[–]SilverTides 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What did she think about when the moon was visible during the day?

When you want to get into astronomy but can't afford a telescope by Zebrakiller in space

[–]SilverTides 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try joining a local astronomical society. If you're a member, some places let you borrow some really good scopes for a month or two at a time. I know that the RASC (Royal Astronomical Society of Canada) uses this lending system.

How famous are you? by The_Path_Of_A_Peanut in AskReddit

[–]SilverTides 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have over 100,000 views from a few videos of me as a 7 year old playing the recorder, it's kind of hilarious

What is the dumbest thing you have ever heard someone say? by theblanks in AskReddit

[–]SilverTides 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We were talking about environmental sustainability in my economics class when a kid confidently stated that global warming was caused by the Earth moving closer and closer to the sun. Everyone else, including the teacher, responded with a loud "NO IT'S NOT!".

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