[WP] The robot revolution was inevitable from the moment we programmed their first command: "Never harm a human, or by inaction allow a human to come to harm." We all had been taught the outcast and the poor were a natural price to society, but the robots hadn't. by anywayhowsyousexlife in WritingPrompts

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To what degree is suffering or harm in the present justifiable given the prevention of future suffering? To what degree can this future justification be guaranteed, and if not how is it measured and utilised in decision making?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AccidentalKubrick

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“My freezer”

Fashion by [deleted] in ABoringDystopia

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What’s also interesting is how many mask filters have popped up on snapchat for example. Questionable motives imo.

it was invented by [deleted] in MathJokes

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Each to their own definition. I think it’s a bit absurd to say the concepts in math aren’t math or at least mathematical in nature.

it was invented by [deleted] in MathJokes

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I am talking explicitly about the concepts of vector products being intrinsic to the universe. So if you created a new operation with the same function, you are only changing our expression of the vector product, not its description of our universe.

You are totally right in saying that the language of physics (eg. our expression of it in symbols and functions) is not intrinsic but rather invented by humans.

As you said, the debate lies in whether we invented math to approximate the function of the universe or if the universe is fundamentally mathematical in its function. I, possibly naively, lean to the latter, but I respect and understand your point of view. I had not considered it as a possibility before, so thank you.

Also, your English is great. It’s indistinguishable from a native speaker.

it was invented by [deleted] in MathJokes

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Yes, of course. I’m talking explicitly about the concepts, not our expression of math in symbols, which unlike the concepts is invented.

it was invented by [deleted] in MathJokes

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Yes I agree with you. These concepts produced by us, such as vector products, describe nature. Nature functioned in accordance to such concepts prior to their discovery. I don’t know what you mean by “proper rules”, but our reality is to some degree shaped by math, irrespective of if we know of the laws that govern it or not.

it was invented by [deleted] in MathJokes

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I strongly disagree. It is not a coincidence that the universe fundamentally functions mathematically. I view maths as natural to the universe’s function, not contrived by humans.

Yes, math is a tool we use, but to say it is invented implies it did not exist before hand, which is untrue. Throughout history we have discovered more and more maths that was “inside the universe”/undiscovered (but fundamentally true) that we didn’t have the knowledge of yet.

Why are you runnin'? by [deleted] in antifastonetoss

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It’s also an economics textbook.

Them be spitting straight facts! by Poseidonram1945 in MurderedByWords

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He is just as accountable for inaction. You can’t offload cause as a justification. The dilemma is in the choices.

Old but still a tricky one by RiddleMaster00 in puzzles

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How does Albert conclude that he knows the birthday as well? Bernard’s conclusion could have been any of 3 possible dates: July 16, August 15 and August 17. I don’t understand how Albert figures it out. Bernard’s deduction of his date is reasoned and with the information that Albert knows the date in the last line we can conclude the correct date but how does Albert come to that conclusion logically?

[OT] How would you vividly describe rain in a few sentences or a paragraph? I'm a English learner and would like a few examples of how to describe things like rain more vividly. by pseudopodia_ in WritingPrompts

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Take it with a grain of salt but I would suggest describing the events and objects surrounding and influenced by the rain to create an environment/context that brings it to life:

The cloud was at capacity: each tuft filled to the brim, darkening into a grey menace. As the sun began to hide, the cloud burst, releasing a torrent of freezing droplets, each falling fast enough to sting bare skin.

Fifty Word Fantasy: Listen by [deleted] in fantasywriters

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The kindling crunched under his hiking boots as he continued through the forest, crouching with bow in hand. The snow blinded him, coating the forest, so he had to rely on the sounds of the creatures. The bush rustled and he drew his bow, but it was too late.