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vimesey
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Message 94 of 895 (884245)
02-01-2021 6:42 AM
Reply to: Message 93 by Tangle
02-01-2021 1:54 AM


Re: Freedom of Speech vs Harmful Speech
When I was younger, in my very early 20s and single, I was taking a ride on the tube in London. As you’ll know, it’s very rare for anyone to strike up a conversation with you on the tube, but this incredibly attractive young woman sat down opposite me and struck up a very pleasant conversation. I was amazed (Ryan Reynolds has nothing to fear from me in the looks department), but I happily went along with it, not quite believing my luck.
Until, after 5 minutes, she asked me if I’d read the bible.
On one level, it was a disappointment - I thought that I’d inadvertently stumbled onto the mother lode - she was utterly stunning. But on the other hand, at least I was able to politely disengage from the conversation and avoid being treated as someone who needed to be in her club, in order to have a valid life.
(I will confess to a continuing mild regret that she wasn’t attracted to me though - there might have been some pleasant memories to reminisce over with a smile in my old age)...

Could there be any greater conceit, than for someone to believe that the universe has to be simple enough for them to be able to understand it ?

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vimesey
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Message 116 of 895 (884451)
02-20-2021 4:05 AM
Reply to: Message 115 by Tangle
02-20-2021 3:23 AM


Better yet - we just need to say that there must be a reason that we can't understand. That way, there's no need to waste our time thinking up the impossible.

Could there be any greater conceit, than for someone to believe that the universe has to be simple enough for them to be able to understand it ?

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vimesey
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Message 484 of 895 (891696)
02-09-2022 4:19 PM
Reply to: Message 483 by AZPaul3
02-09-2022 7:14 AM


Re: Prayer For The Universe
As long as I don't sacrifice any goats in my office then such moments are allowed.
Maybe the odd Trumpist here and there, though...

Could there be any greater conceit, than for someone to believe that the universe has to be simple enough for them to be able to understand it ?

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vimesey
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Message 603 of 895 (894466)
05-17-2022 2:17 AM
Reply to: Message 602 by Dredge
05-16-2022 11:17 PM


Re: Prayer For The Universe
Fake history is fine for some, but it's not my cup of tea.
I have never seen a more spectacular self-own.

Could there be any greater conceit, than for someone to believe that the universe has to be simple enough for them to be able to understand it ?

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