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Originally posted by stereologist
This thread is long off topic despite my constant efforts to ask for evidence that a claim is true.
Since it is so off topic I must say that it reveals how poor our educational system is. It is stunning to me that people are unable to understand the difference between fact and opinion. What's even more interesting to me is the steadfast closed mind attitude that refuses to open the mind and the senses to learn the difference. Is this entrenched head in the sand behavior learned? Was this sad excuse for a school called LIOS responsible for this fear of learning? It seems to be. What flavor koolaid did this sorry excuse for a school offer?
Originally posted by crankyoldman
rather odd discussion of what is fact and opinion. The problem with the 2+2 pov is that 2+2 equals 4 only because we all agree. In some cultures they have no words to describe totals that serve them no purpose. There is no number for 1 million for example, the concept does not even exist for some cultures with no need for it. Some have stated here that 1 million is a fact, but only because a need for such a number came about and a certain number of folks agreed that is the way it is - and so it became. But it is not a fact, as said culture with no need for 1 million does not recognize it at all. Does recognition change the fact or solidify it? Neither, the fact is most cases is simply consensus agreement.
Which leads to the problem. Fact based people tend to be very, very insecure people who require a consensus to feel safe and secure. So they demand "proof" before the will agree to anything. The have adopted the scientific method, by default as it is a consensus, to help them determine what is fact. Now, the same people who invented science, and the word, also invented another word "con-science" or conscience. The two are not tied in the way people who are insecure wish, it is clear by those who infected us with the idea of "fact based" science, also saw the terrible limitation as it relates to matters of consciousness and suggest that much is a matter of not fact, but what one experiences and to that all manner of things are added to the mix that are not fact.
Science and fact are like performing monkeys. Monkeys who do the same thing over and over again are attractive because the perform and make one feel secure - we'll pay to see them peform. Monkeys who can't get into the fact world, who act according to their own sense of self, are dismissed and won't be paid to be seen.
The true effort of fact is to assert control. Man on earth is so insecure that they are not in control of everything, so they devise ways of "facting" up the world in order to control and feel safe. The irony is, if they let go of the "facting" they will find the simply are in control of everything that happens to them as they are simply projecting a reality that isn't fact at all but consciousness expressing itself.
Facts are limitations for the individual, but for the collective they are wonderful limitations as they make everyone feel safe.
There is only one fact, just one. Freewill, all other "facts" are illusions. The goal is to know that, not see it, or think it, but know it. Until then you are just limited by your own thinking.
Originally posted by crankyoldman
There is only one fact, just one. Freewill, all other "facts" are illusions. The goal is to know that, not see it, or think it, but know it. Until then you are just limited by your own thinking.
There isn't any room for 'instinct', gut hunches, and no acknowledgement at all of the whole psychic/spirit realm.
And actually the awareness/understanding that there is NO such thing as 'fact' is a rather advanced psychological and systemic-based concept
his thread is long off topic despite my constant efforts to ask for evidence that a claim is true.
And all because I won't bother digging up articles or go to the trouble to reference any number of websites that expose/explain the NWO and their agenda. I did one---that's enough. It has references aplenty, which of course he disregards.
Originally posted by stereologist
reply to post by DragonriderGal
Are you ever going to stop attacking me and offer any evidence? No. It was an out and out lie from the start and all you can do is to feeble attempts to attack me.
Look who's talking. Aren't you the one who always take issues to a personal level? You didn't pay attention to 5/6th of the above two posts, and quoted what satisfied you.
Do you REALLY think you can control everybody with your evasive claims?
Don't you have better things to do? Hobbies, activities, job, friends? Or do you simply waste your time here?
ATS is supposed to be a place where free and critical thinking is the norm? You're obviously NOT following the line here.
As the user mentioned above, "facts", as you claim, are not facts at all. Science is being re-written everyday. You say you hate speculation, and that is all 2012 is about. Did you know several scientific theories were based on speculation? Science is men's understanding of the universe. Men are ignorant, we simply don't understand anything at all. So what's the difference between your claimed "facts" and 2012 speculation? They're mostly both speculation, only science is a generally accepted speculation.
I think the best formula would be science mixed with spirituality.
Ancient civilizations understood this, and even though they didn't had the technology (probably) we have, they were more advanced than us.
... seeing that you are so close-minded and that you'll never change your opinion
I'm anti-arrogance.
Who are you, thinking you can allow people to stop believing whatever they do? Wow seriously...
Does this thinking allow dragonridergirl to tell lies about journal articles? Does this allow people to claim that a photo shows a nonexistent planet. Does this suggest that people should be close minded to evidence that shows things are not as they claim?
That suggests quite strongly that you have little understanding of the world, are young, and need to be educated. That's OK. That error is due to youth. You probably have a lot of energy and will be a successful person. During that time you will develop wisdom and understand just how awesome people are at understanding the world around them.
Can there be new planets? Yes, but they have to be very, very far away and never enter the orbits of the known planets.
Please learn why you can't mix these two.
Can you explain this? It makes no sense to me.
Not at all. You just hate being shown wrong. You could do a better job of checking the facts before you make strange claims, but you choose not to and you hate it when it is clear that you are wrong.
The date is December 2012 that means its 26 months away not 14 - being as December is at the very end of the year
1) You didn't understand my whole point, or simply ignoring it.
2) I've seen you quite a couple of time derailing topics.
3) Show me your said facts NWO is fictional. Then I'll start to consider what you just wrote about it.
And if you want a true fact: facts sometimes change, and it's based on our understanding of the universe. Note here the "our", which doesn't mean "absolute/truth". So my claim that facts aren't always facts is valid.
Humans are, indeed, extremely ignorant. Maybe it hurts your ego, but it's true. What do I mean by ignorant?
Thinking about not being ignorant is pure arrogance and ignorance.
Here are some interesting articles, food for thoughts, that you can debunk as you like:
This is wrong. What about if our solar system is a binary one. What about the supposed "Nemesis" scientists just may have found? Raises questions...
Sorry, I see it as way better than plain science. Now YOU tell me why it's not good...And I'm being sincere here, please tell me why you think that way.
Every genuine test of a theory is an attempt to falsify it, or to refute it.
... and dedicate their lives to the spiritual realm aren't simply making things up ...
This is exactly the arrogance I was talking about. Wow, this is shocking.
I provided you with videos and articles, and you didn't even bother to look at them ...
Once again, I provided you with video and you debunked them without taking a look?
As for your "rubbish" "plain BS" claims of the articles I posted, why?
And I was obviously talking about the original crystal skulls. What are your thoughts on this one. Because there is something that doesn't add up with the commonly accepted scientific view of our own history.
And to close this post, I'm gonna ask you to stop bringing "youth" into the discussion, which is blatant arrogance.
The microscopic evidence presented here indicates that the skull is not a Maya artifact but was carved with high-speed, modern, diamond-coated lapidary tools. The historical record shows it first appeared in London in 1933 and was purchased a decade later by Mitchell-Hedges, who claimed the crystal skull was an authentic pre-Columbian artifact. The newly found archival evidence suggests Anna was later involved in the evolution of tall tales about the skull’s origins, providing a fascinating look at the creation of a popular mythology in service of a profitable business venture.
Originally posted by stereologist
reply to post by DragonriderGal
There isn't any room for 'instinct', gut hunches, and no acknowledgement at all of the whole psychic/spirit realm.
What we do know is that people are often wrong with their whatever you want to call it. Take for isntance the idea that you can be "thrown clear of an accident....
*Snip*
...attack me.
Originally posted by Cecilofs
Arguing with Stereo is pointless IMO - was doing the same thing in the Timewave thread. 4000 posts since joining this year as well - seems like Stereo has a serious debunking need, hehe.
Seriously though, Stereo's arguments are all based on cold, hard logic which is fair enough. But this is in part about things that exist outside the realm of logic and current scientific understanding. To Stereo that makes them bogus, which is ok - just wish you would move on since you have nothing to gain here.
Well, besides trolling an otherwise pleasant conversation.
Originally posted by Gab1159
reply to post by stereologist
Stereo, you always ask for sources. I provided you with videos and articles, and you didn't even bother to look at them because you didn't want to waste your time, apparently. Seriously, what is wrong? Isn't this going against your own believes? I give you links, you don't look at them. How can we maintain a healthy discussion?
As for the Moon, watch the video, and debunk it. You'll do no better than the NASA scientist. You misinterpreted me, I said we may have been on the Moon, however, the video itself is obviously fake. I do not follow anyone, I watch the video, hear both sides of the story, and create my own believes.
Once again, I provided you with video and you debunked them without taking a look? How much credibility should I attribute you?
As for your "rubbish" "plain BS" claims of the articles I posted, why? Is "hoax" "BS" "rubbish" the only arguments of your debunking? It's kind of poor...
And I was obviously talking about the original crystal skulls. What are your thoughts on this one. Because there is something that doesn't add up with the commonly accepted scientific view of our own history.
And to close this post, I'm gonna ask you to stop bringing "youth" into the discussion, which is blatant arrogance.
As the user above me mentioned, how pointless this whole argumentation was...