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Annafan Member (Idle past 4579 days) Posts: 418 From: Belgium Joined: |
Am I the only one who felt a bit sad about Prophex's posts in the thread about "Evolution and specialness of humanity" ( http://EvC Forum: Evolution and Specialness of Humanity -->EvC Forum: Evolution and Specialness of Humanity ) ?
Why feel the need to deny part of reality in order to feel life is worthwhile, while there is so much stuff out there that makes it worth living? Here's a small list of a couple of things that remind me of this: (1) This first one probably clears up my cryptic username (mostly chosen because I had no inspiration at all, though). And at the same time it exposes how simple and ordinary Annafan really is deep down there, despite some obvious intellectual pretenses. I still do really bad when it comes to trying to resist basic primitive urges. "It" (replace by "Woman" for general applicability) is the one and only argument that *could* push me slightly in the direction of a Designer with Purpose as well. A benevolent God if you will. Although there also are some issues, which make me believe that the Devil probably had a hand in it... But then again, rationally I know that it all comes down to Evolution's smartest trick. And don't we (=men and lesbian women) love to be tricked this way! click to fully appreciate... Let the endorphins flow freely! (2) There's natural beauty, and then there are the products of our mind. This one never fails to make the tears well up... http://rapidshare.de/files/6314176/Kanon_Intro.mp3.html (3) The existence of a thing like Wikipedia: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia It's strange, but I always get a warm feeling inside when I browse through it. I would say this is pretty much what the most idealistic Internet gurus of about 15 years ago had in mind. ... There are countless others, so feel free to add!
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Silent H Member (Idle past 5819 days) Posts: 7405 From: satellite of love Joined: |
Sex, art, and knowledge (ie discovery). Sleep (and sometimes eating) is nice, but those don't drive me.
I firmly agree that Wiki gives me confidence and uplifts my spirits. But I cannot hang on to that too firmly. At some point it most certainly could be destroyed by humans. holmes "...what a fool believes he sees, no wise man has the power to reason away.."(D. Bros)
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Ben! Member (Idle past 1398 days) Posts: 1161 From: Hayward, CA Joined: |
Family. My girlfriend.
Travel. Cultures. Experience. Knowledge. Smiles. Senses of fufillment. Hard work. Accomplishment. Long back scratches. Lots of hiking and then hitting a hot natural spring A sense of understanding and peace. "Meaningful" music. Oh, and "Johnny B. Goode" too.
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Annafan Member (Idle past 4579 days) Posts: 418 From: Belgium Joined: |
Sex,... I didn't want to use that word, but you're probably not far off.
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Chiroptera Inactive Member |
quote: Sharing a joke with friends. Or even not-quite-friends. There's other stuff I like, too, but this pretty much is the important one. "Intellectually, scientifically, even artistically, fundamentalism -- biblical literalism -- is a road to nowhere, because it insists on fidelity to revealed truths that are not true." -- Katha Pollitt
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Yaro Member (Idle past 6496 days) Posts: 1797 Joined: |
Ya know, whenever I was asked the question "Why do you live?" or something along those lines... my answer was allways "...cuz there's nothing else to do."
That about sums it up for me It's a fun ride, I plan to see it thrugh. This message has been edited by Yaro, 10-22-2005 06:42 PM
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tsig Member (Idle past 2909 days) Posts: 738 From: USA Joined: |
Ya know, whenever I was asked the question "Why do you live?" or something along those lines... my answer was allways "...cuz there's nothing else to do." Well there is and alternative, just doesn't seem too popular. I've never understand why those who think heaven is better than this life waste their time here. My body seems to have a purpose, my brain is along for the ride and to provide excuses to the Authorities.
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coffee_addict Member (Idle past 477 days) Posts: 3645 From: Indianapolis, IN Joined: |
He's an angry teenager. With his mood swings, he'll change to a completely new opinion in a few days. Angry teenagers are like pregnant women. Just can't reason with them.
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Phat Member Posts: 18262 From: Denver,Colorado USA Joined: Member Rating: 1.1 |
Were you ever an angry teen, Lam? How about you, Annafan??
DHR writes: That would make a great sig, DHR! My body seems to have a purpose, my brain is along for the ride and to provide excuses to the Authorities. This message has been edited by Phat, 10-22-2005 05:05 PM A youth is a person who is going to carry on what you have started. He will assume control of your cities, states, and nations. He is going to take over your churches, schools, and corporations. You may adopt all the policies you please, but how they are carried out depends on him. So it might be well to pay him some attention. In the soothing thoughts that springOut of human suffering; In the faith that looks through death, In years that bring the philosophic mind.--- Wordsworth
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coffee_addict Member (Idle past 477 days) Posts: 3645 From: Indianapolis, IN Joined: |
You kidding? I have always been and will always be an angry teenager.
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ohnhai Member (Idle past 5162 days) Posts: 649 From: Melbourne, Australia Joined: |
In order of thought, and are but a few of the reasons.
This message has been edited by ohnhai, 23-10-2005 10:53 AM
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joshua221  Inactive Member |
I love wikipedia. It's pretty much the place I go to look up just about anything.
One thing that got me pumped about life, was my homecoming dance tonight. It was so much better than I had anticipated, it's all about going out there and dancing, making a fool of yourself I guess, leaving the security of talking with other doods, and actually approaching and dancing with girls. I was talking to Phat and Jar about it before. Wierd to say this stuff to people I don't know but, because I can't play games on my computer because of lack of money, and time, I go on here and talk to you guys. I'm also glad that my topic wasn't just an ineffective rant. I am smiling.
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joshua221  Inactive Member |
your awesome lam. funny stuff. the pregnant woman thing lol
I am smiling.
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robinrohan Inactive Member |
Compare it with the alternative. Compare it with the dead, who lie all around us. They are neither happy nor sad: they are nothing.
I'd a lot rather be something than nothing. Because if you are something, you might do something. No guarantee of course, but it's possible. You can't do anything if you are dead. You can't, for example, overcome some earlier mistake. You can't do that if you are dead. But if you are alive, it's always possible. "Turning out pigs for creationists makes me blue and blurry."--Brad McFall |
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Silent H Member (Idle past 5819 days) Posts: 7405 From: satellite of love Joined: |
but you're probably not far off. I thought I put my finger right on it! heheheh. Sexual pleasure is one of the greatest physical experiences humans can experience. It is truly what our bodies were designed for, either by Gods or by evolution. And we can even receive such pleasure through nonphysical means (that is not just direct physical contact). Thus by "sex" I mean more than just physical acts, though it certainly includes all of them as well. holmes "...what a fool believes he sees, no wise man has the power to reason away.."(D. Bros)
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