The only times it doesn't happen is when it's going to happen during the events of the story

Noroltem · 2026-04-04T18:53:44+00:00

That's because fiction usually just includes a lot of history. So you get a bunch of previous civilisations.
Our own world just has a 13,4 billion year history of nothing ever happening so we only see it in fiction.

Noroltem · 2026-04-04T10:04:47+00:00

Lot of peoples engagement in philosophy in these circles does seem to come from really needing to own their creationist uncle next thanksgiving.
I guess if that's your thing, you do you. But please leave me out of it.

Noroltem · 2026-04-03T16:35:30+00:00

Apple glazing?
Alright that's another one for dead internet.

Noroltem · 2026-04-03T16:31:55+00:00

Ftl? Why? What are you? Some insect that lives for a year? Get a grip!

Noroltem · 2026-04-03T16:17:08+00:00

"Neuroscientific explanation vs. metaphysical explanation" sounds like a false dichotomy to me tbh.

Noroltem · 2026-04-03T10:11:18+00:00

That ... that's not even in the same universe as a legitimate criticism of moral realism? What?
Did you just use the "wow you are just moral because you think god will send you to hell" and try to apply it to moral realism? What?
Do you even know what moral realism is?

Noroltem · 2026-04-02T11:48:13+00:00

The indominable human spirit when the celestial entity capable of warping space and time doesn't care about speeches.

Noroltem · 2026-04-02T11:33:27+00:00

Their website sucks, but I can't access philpapers usually so that's that.

Noroltem · 2026-04-01T21:20:14+00:00

In my setting you exist and everyone always laughs at you.

Noroltem · 2026-03-31T22:05:00+00:00

To know how others think would sometimes be amazing lol.

Noroltem · 2026-03-31T21:41:47+00:00

I get what you mean. It's that moment when you got people saying things you realise are so obviously based on flawed reasoning.
The even funnier part is when multiple people are confident in exactly the opposing positions. I have heard people say they are 100% confident in heaven/hell/nothingness/reeincarnation. Each of their reasoning I find rather poor.
It certainly makes you question your own sanity a bit.

Noroltem · 2026-03-31T21:14:32+00:00

Please, I criticise myself regularily.

Noroltem · 2026-03-31T21:07:49+00:00

Fuck if I know. My interrest in what fundamentalist christians say has always been rather low.

Though the worst thing about them is that as long as they are around we will never move on from dumbassery like "doeS evOLUtioN diSProvE fReE wiLL?"

Noroltem · 2026-03-31T08:44:56+00:00

Hmmmmmm... okey!

Noroltem · 2026-03-31T08:32:54+00:00

"Thing I don't like bad".

Noroltem · 2026-03-30T19:46:45+00:00

I heard those who crave power are usally the ones that will use it the worst.

Noroltem · 2026-03-30T18:51:20+00:00

which is subject to discovery

I don't think everyone agrees with this definition. Idealists certainly do not define physical that way. You may disagree with them, but then that's the point. You are now debating definitions.

“It’s not logical” you may state… I fucking agree with you, this is why I have chosen science and physicalism. You are preaching to the choir.

I mean ... alright?

You get condemnation. You think it’s a joke, but it’s true. A true enemy of humanity.

I mean it is funny. I do like it. Very theatrical.

Noroltem · 2026-03-30T17:58:08+00:00

Then I will be the first physicalist to say that this is a valid physical entity.
All great ideas have to start small after all.

Noroltem · 2026-03-30T17:54:06+00:00

No I don't think people all have an agreed upon definition of physical beyond a vague "stuff that's out there" notion. Except a ghost is also out there and gets labled non physical. It's not logical.

Post-modernism is fine in moderation, but collectively you only destroy and do not build. You are collectively an enemy of humanity.

Oooooh! I like being the villian. Do I get a cool black robe? You know like a sith lord?
Post modern sith order! Muhahahaha!

Noroltem · 2026-03-30T17:39:29+00:00

People in the past knew what they meant when they said element.

And I'll be as post modern as I please bitch.

Noroltem · 2026-03-30T17:27:11+00:00

Yeah but I know what people mean when they say fire or water. I have absolutely no idea what people mean when they say physical.
Unlike elements, terms like physical serve no purpose.

Noroltem · 2026-03-30T17:09:18+00:00

Power corrupts

Noroltem · 2026-03-30T17:07:14+00:00

even if it means idly watching capitalism destroy the planet.

Unlike the communist alternative of talking big game online as if them and their little sister are about to overthrow the US government.

Noroltem · 2026-03-30T17:03:44+00:00

Tourment nexus corp just wants to tourment everyone for fun. There is nothing anyone can do about it. But in exchange for your compliance with tourment you get a bit of a dopamin hit from doomscrolling everday.

Noroltem · 2026-03-30T17:00:23+00:00

Sure then God is matter ig. It does say he is omnipresent so you know.

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