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  • inky
    inky replied to Is this like: "Ya the end of the world is coming and I don't want to be here when it happens". True?:
    • January 14
  • inky
    inky replied to Is this like: "Ya the end of the world is coming and I don't want to be here when it happens". True?:
    I did think that when I first realised the seriousness and current rate of acceleration of climate change.I just didn't want to be around to witness it.The intensity of the grief was as bad as any major depression.But slowly I adapted and accepted.Now, I ...  moreI did think that when I first realised the seriousness and current rate of acceleration of climate change.I just didn't want to be around to witness it.The intensity of the grief was as bad as any major depression.But slowly I adapted and accepted.Now, I do what I can to minimise my greenhouse gas footprint - and other than that, adapt for survival and try to enjoy life as best I can while it's still possible.  
    • January 14
  • inky
    inky replied to Settle the score for me once and for all: Is earth overpopulated or underpopulated by humans please?:
    8 billion people is considered by climate scientists to be overpopulated.We consume more resources than the Earth can replenish and still retain a balanced atmosphere and ecosystems.We would need to reduce our total to about 5 million in order to maintain...  more8 billion people is considered by climate scientists to be overpopulated.We consume more resources than the Earth can replenish and still retain a balanced atmosphere and ecosystems.We would need to reduce our total to about 5 million in order to maintain the balance in this current round of evolution.We also need to switch from fossil fuels to renewable energy from sun, wind and hydro.There are lots of other solutions we need to get into as quickly as possible.It will take everyone's efforts around the globe to make a sufficient difference to survive.  less
    • December 23, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to For those of you who sometimes, often, frequently, or constantly change your user names here, what were some previous ones you’ve used? ~:
    Heartfire,Scribbler,Bookworm,maybe others I've forgotten.
    • December 23, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to First day of winter today. Are you going to celebrate?:
    Ari and I celebrated the SUmmer Solstice yesterday in our usual way, rising in the dark to watch the dawn with a cup of tea. Hope you're having a happy eight days of Hanukah.Hope your family are well.
    • December 23, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to You mean, life isn't just made for us to be perfectly content and peaceful all the time?:
    Nup.If we didn't feel hunger we wouldn't eat.Need, discomfort or dissatisfaction motivates us.It's intrinsic to all sentient beings.
    • December 22, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to What are your plans for 'black Friday'?:
    Bought a butter yellow linen shirt and dark olive green linen sheet set - 30% off and needed them anyway.Feeling very happy about it.Spent the day recovering from a hike up a mountain with friends yesterday - calf muscles complaining - gentle yoga stretch...  moreBought a butter yellow linen shirt and dark olive green linen sheet set - 30% off and needed them anyway.Feeling very happy about it.Spent the day recovering from a hike up a mountain with friends yesterday - calf muscles complaining - gentle yoga stretches.Will be right again tomorrow.  
    • November 24, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to Is Twitter a good stock buy?:
    Despite Musk's apparent Midas touch in the past, I think he may have overreached this time.His other businesses had obvious technical value.Social media are fickle platforms and I don't think Elon understands people.Stu B's advice is well informed.
    • November 24, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to What should you be doing instead of being here?:
    Thankfully, nothing except recovery from a walk to Brummies Lookout yesterday.Glad to see you still have your nubile fanclub, Randy.Wishing all Muggers some good deals for Black Fridayand a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend with loved ones.
    • November 24, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to Black Friday on Wayfair. $11,100 pillow discounted $8,400. :
    They don't even try to say why it might be special.The sellers and the buyers (if any) would have to be mad.
    • November 24, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to Any objections here to my Socialist family's ramblings?:
    Sorry to hear that, Cosmic.No one deserves to be abused for their point of view or leanings.In fact, I think that kind of abuse is the opposite of free speech. It's an attempt to bully opponents into silence, force them to shut down and hide.Which makes i...  moreSorry to hear that, Cosmic.No one deserves to be abused for their point of view or leanings.In fact, I think that kind of abuse is the opposite of free speech. It's an attempt to bully opponents into silence, force them to shut down and hide.Which makes it all the more important to hold one's ground and do it in an unconditionally patient and respectful way. We can say why we hold the views we do. We can point to the evidence of places in the world where the policies we like best have been proven to work very well, and show exactly how they work. We can refer to scholarly research, documentaries, YouTube and TED talks by experts.Online environments for media and social sites have definitely multiplied the tendency for those with strong views to become more verbally abusive.The media encourage this, particularly those owned by the Murdoch empire. People flock to the news that reinforces their pre-existing bias, and they deliberately avoid examining and thinking about alternative opinions and arguments. In ad...    less
    • October 29, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to Already the oneth of October. Are your halloween decorations up yet? Or maybe Christmas?:
    Have I seen snow? Rarely. Can count the times.- when I was 4 and our family went to the ski fields of Mount Kosciuszko (NSW).- when 21 as a student in London, UK during the coldest winter on record,    .......tobogganing down the hill ...  moreHave I seen snow? Rarely. Can count the times.- when I was 4 and our family went to the ski fields of Mount Kosciuszko (NSW).- when 21 as a student in London, UK during the coldest winter on record,    .......tobogganing down the hill at Green Hill Observatory- while cycling along the lowers foothills of Snowdonia in Wales- driving through and pausing in Switzerland's Susten Pass on the way to Geneva- in my 30's hiking along the back of Mount Buffalo (Victoria) in mid-Summer - got hypothermiaI've never had to shovel snow.I don't envy you the hard yakka of having to dig your way out just to get to food and groceries at the nearest shop.I've been watching the increasing severity and changeability of extreme weather events in your neck of the woods.We're not immune here either. But the kinds are different: cyclones, floods, droughts and bushfires - all of catastrophic proportions.  less
    • October 1, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to What size is impunity? I doubt it can be very large, seeing that it includes puny.:
    About the size of the Emperor's new clothes.
    • October 1, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to Already the oneth of October. Are your halloween decorations up yet? Or maybe Christmas?:
    Any plans for Hanukkah?
    • October 1, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to Have you ever considered or thought about moving to a foreign country? What were your reasons?:
    I often dream of moving back to England where I was born.My Anglo ancestors committed horrors against the Nungar and Gunditjmara people here in Oz.I have a strong feeling that I don't really belong here and never have - even though I love the landscape an...  moreI often dream of moving back to England where I was born.My Anglo ancestors committed horrors against the Nungar and Gunditjmara people here in Oz.I have a strong feeling that I don't really belong here and never have - even though I love the landscape and many aspects of Aussie life.I loathe the cold and rain of England, the polluted air and overcrowdedness of London, the dangers of molestation, mugging and theft on public transport, the increasing shifts of politics to the right. And the fact that the national parks have no true protection of endemic flora and fauna; there is nowhere free of the profound effects of human actions on the land, nowhere still wild. The cost of living there is more than double what it is here.Yet there are other aspects I love about the UK: the cosmopolitan and multiracial cultures, old and ancient architecture, the wealth, depth and ubiquity of arts and literature, and the fact that even the least educated speak English better than the best educated Aussies.When it comes to the cr...    less
    • October 1, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to They convinced me there are lots of sandwiches down there, they’re free of Vegemite, mayonnaise and guacamole, I can have as many as I want!:
    Try wholemeal rye bread with thinly spread hatcho miso, thick slices of avocado, parsley and pepper. Guaranteed yummy.
    • September 30, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to How far has the quality of audio reproduction improved since the mid 1970's?:
    I can't give a good technical answer but homo sapiens has moved from mono to stereo to quadrophonic surround sound. We have base woofers so loud that can destroy our hearing and few laws to prevent accidental overexposure. We have such precision with reco...  moreI can't give a good technical answer but homo sapiens has moved from mono to stereo to quadrophonic surround sound. We have base woofers so loud that can destroy our hearing and few laws to prevent accidental overexposure. We have such precision with recordings that they can sound almost exactly like the original, or be tweeked way beyond the expertise of the musicians, sound artificially "perfect", or sound totally synthesised. IT can fake sound so that we have to be careful about the probability and evidence for whether recordings are real.  less
    • September 30, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to Why do women have so many types of shoes? Men only wear shoes.:
    It's partly a function of the fashion industry, partly a culture which expects us to dress appropriately for each occasion, and partly affluence.Consider someone in the third world: it's likely they may have no shoes or only a very few pairs, probably sec...  moreIt's partly a function of the fashion industry, partly a culture which expects us to dress appropriately for each occasion, and partly affluence.Consider someone in the third world: it's likely they may have no shoes or only a very few pairs, probably second hand and many times resoled and mended.I'm sure most Westernised men wear more than just shoes. They'll probably have slides, bedroom slippers, boots for hiking or work, formal shoes, casual shoes, sports shoes, and gumboots or equivalent for wet days.Queens and trannies will probably have a huge range.Some women have only their orthotics; nothing else would work.  less
    • September 30, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to Why do women have so many types of shoes? Men only wear shoes.:
    It's partly a function of the fashion industry, partly a culture which expects us to dress appropriately for each occasion, and partly affluence.Consider someone in the third world: it's likely they may have no shoes or only a very few pairs, probably sec...  moreIt's partly a function of the fashion industry, partly a culture which expects us to dress appropriately for each occasion, and partly affluence.Consider someone in the third world: it's likely they may have no shoes or only a very few pairs, probably second hand and many times resoled and mended.I'm sure most Westernised men wear more than just shoes. They'll probably have slides, bedroom slippers, boots for hiking or work, formal shoes, casual shoes, sports shoes, and gumboots or equivalent for wet days.Queens and trannies will probably have a huge range.Some women have only their orthotics; nothing else would work.  less
    • September 30, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to What if the news media only broadcast what it wants to and withheld what it doesn’t? Oh, wait . . . :
    News media broadcast according to seven key values:ImpactEvents are more newsworthy when they affect a greater number of people.
    RelevanceThe bigger an issue is in the public mind, the more newsworthy it is.TimelinessAn event is more newsworthy the sooner...  more
    News media broadcast according to seven key values:ImpactEvents are more newsworthy when they affect a greater number of people.
    RelevanceThe bigger an issue is in the public mind, the more newsworthy it is.TimelinessAn event is more newsworthy the sooner it is reported.ProximityEvents are more newsworthy the closer they are to the community reading about them.ProminenceEvents are more newsworthy when they involve public figures. This may include politicians, judges, experts, anyone with a great deal of influence or power. It also includes celebrities (sports stars, actors, artists etc) because many people are interested in following them. ConflictTo be well informed, the public has the right to know all the arguments on all sides of an issue (even if many people prefer to hear only their own side).Events are more newsworthy when they involve disagreement. Many of us are closely following Russia's invasion of the Ukraine, and hoping the Ukrainians will win. The split between conservatives and liberals in th...    less
    • September 23, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to Almost every address has a number and name followed by avenue, circle, court, place, street, etc.:
    Yes, especially if there's a lane and a road with the same name within the same postcode. Guarantees that at least half will likely end up at the wrong address.
    • September 23, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to If they actually existed, were Adam and Eve vegetarians?:
    Reading the OT or Torah is a useful exercise for atheists. It contains much that explains many of the attitudes and practices in Western and Muslim cultures - hence helping to understand customs and conflicts around the world.It can also be seen as a roug...  moreReading the OT or Torah is a useful exercise for atheists. It contains much that explains many of the attitudes and practices in Western and Muslim cultures - hence helping to understand customs and conflicts around the world.It can also be seen as a rough approximation of the shifts from earliest nomadic, tribal, agricultural and urban societies to far more complex feudal and imperial cultures. It carries the traces of many other religions competing for supremacy. It also reveals something of the social psychology of its peoples.I'd be very surprised if the shepherds did not eat their animals. Irrespective of what the OT/Torah says, paleontology and anthropology show that the urge to control herds for easy access to meat was one of the earliest social evolutions from hunter-gatherer cultures. The Bushmen of the Kalahari hunted; the nearest tribe to them learned to herd cattle for milk and blood which shows in the enzymes and genes of their digestive systems. Others added the meat to their diets  less
    • September 17, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to If they actually existed, were Adam and Eve vegetarians?:
    Neither can I.Did he teach biology? If so, did genes play a role in reproductive biology?Did he teach geography? If so, what did the ages and types of rocks show? How about the evidence of fossil fuel residues in the last two hundred years of new sediment...  moreNeither can I.Did he teach biology? If so, did genes play a role in reproductive biology?Did he teach geography? If so, what did the ages and types of rocks show? How about the evidence of fossil fuel residues in the last two hundred years of new sedimentary rocks?Did he teach chemistry? If so, how did he understand the workings of biochemistry?Did he teach physics? If so, did that include Newtonian, and intros to Quantum and Astronomical?And what is it about the state and the employment contract that makes it possible for a teacher to refuse to teach his subject?  less
    • September 17, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to A certain cop’s self-imposed 30-day moratorium on citing grammar infractions expires in about 28 hours. How do YOU plan to celebrate?:
    i myte frolic, skip and gimbol in the wyde wirld til the mowment of retirn to ye olde lores of gramarye, diacritics, punctuation and spelling
    • September 17, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to What's a strange thing you have noticed people do hanging on street corners?:
    Thanks for the pick, Cosmic. :)
    • September 12, 2022
  • inky
    inky is now friends with Danilo_G.
    • September 12, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to What's a strange thing you have noticed people do hanging on street corners?:
    I've wracked my brain trying to remember when I last noticed something strange, new or surprising.It would have to go back to when I was very young and still didn't know much of the wider world.I remember the first times I saw a homeless person sleeping o...  moreI've wracked my brain trying to remember when I last noticed something strange, new or surprising.It would have to go back to when I was very young and still didn't know much of the wider world.I remember the first times I saw a homeless person sleeping on a park bench, a busker, a schizophrenic having a psychotic episode, a spruiker, a Scientology questionaire-er, a charity collector, someone with an odd pet like an exotic parrot or snake, someone dressed up as a koala... and so on. But soon, none of those things were strange to me; they're just another aspect of life - sometimes sad and wrong, other times joyous and fun, but still a part of the total reality.  less
    • September 11, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to Do places like this insure that zero global emissions by 2050 could never happen?:
    Thanks for the best pick, Cosmic! :)
    • September 11, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to What is your main worry? COVID, Russia, right-wing extreme fascism, nuclear war, rising inflation, voting?:
    For me, climate change is the most urgent issue because it affects the whole of life on this planet. It's already too late to stop it, but not too late to slow the rate and keep it within a survivable range.Yes, simultaneously, we need to brainstorm effec...  moreFor me, climate change is the most urgent issue because it affects the whole of life on this planet. It's already too late to stop it, but not too late to slow the rate and keep it within a survivable range.Yes, simultaneously, we need to brainstorm effective ways to deal with the alt right, populists and demagogues.We need to find a way to prevent fake news.  
    • September 11, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to Is there a such thing as unequal inequality? Why or why not? Examples? :
    Interesting question.I guess one could look at different types of inequality.Younger and older kids are usually unequal in many abilities - but we see that as a normal aspect of development and don't worry about it. We just sort the kids into grades on th...  moreInteresting question.I guess one could look at different types of inequality.Younger and older kids are usually unequal in many abilities - but we see that as a normal aspect of development and don't worry about it. We just sort the kids into grades on the education conveyor belt, and sort them into classes for ability (with or without the appropriate help).Yet if some disabled people have obstacles similar to those of a younger person, "normally able" people treat the disabled as less than equal. Disabled people have a much harder time getting jobs they are perfectly able to do. Many public facilities exclude them due to lack of physical access. Individuals enact acts of prejudice: ignoring, slighting, abusing, sexually harassing, assaulting, or patronising.There would be many examples like this: racism, misogyny, homophobia, ageism, class snobbery and its inverse, etc. Even though the common denominator is social inequality, the levels of what equals what are somehow different. For instance, if in China a pers...    less
    • September 11, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to The Queen is dead. Long live the King? What changes will there be because of the new King and Queen?:
    I would imagine not many.Charles III will probably be more open with the public about what goes on within the monarchy and its ceremonial roles.He's likely to abstain from expressing any personal views about politics. But he might gently foster the idea t...  moreI would imagine not many.Charles III will probably be more open with the public about what goes on within the monarchy and its ceremonial roles.He's likely to abstain from expressing any personal views about politics. But he might gently foster the idea that dealing with climate change needs to become a bipartisan issue.  
    • September 11, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to The Queen is dead. Long live the King? What changes will there be because of the new King and Queen?:
    According to his current powers under the Westminster System, he could not prevent it.
    • September 11, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to The Queen is dead. Long live the King? What changes will there be because of the new King and Queen?:
    Trouble is, there are several models of a new constitution waiting in the wings, but none have been published. We're in the dark about what the constitutional reformers and would be Republicans want to achieve. Personally, I wouldn't vote for a Repub...  moreTrouble is, there are several models of a new constitution waiting in the wings, but none have been published. We're in the dark about what the constitutional reformers and would be Republicans want to achieve. Personally, I wouldn't vote for a Republic unless I knew it included significant improvements to our Constitution.And I think everyone should have a right to be involved in the process of deciding what those would be. Yep, I acknowledge there'd be loads of argy-bargy before getting a consensus, but that's exactly what a functional democratic process needs.  less
    • September 11, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to Dreams. Noises. Pain. The urge to urinate. Changes in temperature. Movement. :
    Presence or absence of a partner or pet.The feeling (weight and texture) of clothing and bedclothes or their absence.Itchiness, sweat.Light - someone switching it on or dawn.
    • September 11, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to Two-part answer. What is a plural word that you think should be singular, and a singular word that you think should be plural?:
    I dislike the use of persons to refer to two or more people - but I accept it as an example of how our language changes.
    • September 11, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to Is the empire such that the queen's death causes all sh*t to stop in Australia and Canada, eh?:
    Australia hasn't stopped.Our new Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, paused Parliament.There was an official "Bank Holiday" to commemorate her death, but most people in Oz just went about their normal business. The ABC news, current affairs shows and docume...  moreAustralia hasn't stopped.Our new Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, paused Parliament.There was an official "Bank Holiday" to commemorate her death, but most people in Oz just went about their normal business. The ABC news, current affairs shows and documentaries on TV and radio were full of reports on the minuti of British protocols and ceremonies, as well as reviews of the Queen's life. But other channels, stations and media still deliver their usual programs.The treasury will change the monarch's portrait on our currency. Official references to the monarch will now refer to King Charles, which seems weird to people born into a world with a titular Queen. But the role is symbolic and ceremonial only. In all practical ways, we rule ourselves via a liberal democracy. ("Small-l liberal" over here means that the state supplies the support and infrastructure that business cannot achieve through profit.)But other than that, the rest of life continues as normal.  less
    • September 11, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to Have you heard that a certain AMer is changing his handle to Elephant 99?:
    I hope we get to hear plenty of rumbling and trumpeting ;)
    • September 11, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to Is the human race facing an outdoors catastrophe like a no survivor accident?:
    Potentially, yes.It all depends on how quickly and by how much we reduce greenhouse gases and mitigate the effects we are now experiencing.We have the technology. We can invent more and better. Every bit of action counts. But it will take all countries ar...  morePotentially, yes.It all depends on how quickly and by how much we reduce greenhouse gases and mitigate the effects we are now experiencing.We have the technology. We can invent more and better. Every bit of action counts. But it will take all countries around the world acting and co-operating. Many animal and plant species have already gone extinct. Humanity, despite its resourcefulness, could experience starvation if global warming gets too high for agriculture.  
    • July 24, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to i have a schnauzer /mix pup.what a handful but love her.does anyone here have one?any advice on owning this breed?:
    My Mum had a Schnauzer. She never trained him. She stayed home most of the time and he just followed her around the house like a shadow, totally devoted.

     
    ...  more
    My Mum had a Schnauzer. She never trained him. She stayed home most of the time and he just followed her around the house like a shadow, totally devoted.

     






    The first things a puppy needs to learn are basic manners, his name, potty training, and not to bite your hands with those sharp teeth.Some people recommend a cage set up as a bed: give him his food and a comfortable bed in it. Let it become a safe place which he associates with comfort and rest. Later, this cage can be used for trips to the vet, so he travels safely in a car and doesn't freak out at being in a cage (for vaccinations, desexing and any vet emergencies.)A puppy needs to learn socialization skills, including people, places, and things. Vets can recommend a local puppy school once the pup is vaccinated. Puppy school is huge fin for owners and pets alike, and it teaches puppies how to socialise with other dogs of all sizes and temperaments. Later, this makes walking a dog, on or off leash in public, much safer.Nowadays, people tra...    less
    • July 24, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to What meal did your family serve you when you were a kid, :
    None.Mum was a good cook when she was sober.When drunk she was unconscious so we went without.
    • July 24, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to Did you see that Steve Bannon was convicted of contempt charges?:
    I'd like to see people who resist giving evidencereceive a shot of truth serum.And hear how they answer.There must be good reasons why this isn't done, but I don't know what they are.
    • July 24, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to Do places like this insure that zero global emissions by 2050 could never happen?:
    Not necessarily.I don't know the area.Achieving zero emissions locally depends on the geography.If there's lots of sun, solar voltaics and solar hot water will help enormously, and mean much cheaper power bills.If there's high wind or water, use solar in ...  moreNot necessarily.I don't know the area.Achieving zero emissions locally depends on the geography.If there's lots of sun, solar voltaics and solar hot water will help enormously, and mean much cheaper power bills.If there's high wind or water, use solar in combo with hydro and wind power.If there's no renewable source nearby, extend the power supply lines.Install huge Tesla batteries to allow enough storage for peak needs or periods of low sun, wind or water.Convert all transport to electric. Increase public transport and bike lanes.Reduce single-use waste.If packaging is necessary use re-usable, compostable or recyclable as much as possible.Wear natural fabrics; they reduce cancers, reduce the need for deodorants, and are compostable or recyclable.Install insulation and better ventilation control in all buildings.Design buildings with passive solar technology and engineered to cope with extreme climate and weather events.Reduce pavements in favour of plant-life as much as possible.Buy locally produced foods and g...    less
    • July 24, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to Do places like this insure that zero global emissions by 2050 could never happen?:
    • July 24, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to How do some states outlawing abortion simultaneously condone capital punishment? If one is “playing God,” isn’t the other?:
    Yep, the Christian Scientists too.
    • July 23, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to How do some states outlawing abortion simultaneously condone capital punishment? If one is “playing God,” isn’t the other?:
    Hi! 
    • July 23, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to How do some states outlawing abortion simultaneously condone capital punishment? If one is “playing God,” isn’t the other?:
    Are these the same states that manufacture and sell armaments and permit most citizens to have almost unlimited arsenals of guns and other weapons? - the same states where it's so easy to massacre children in schools?
    • July 23, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to Fact check guess number 1: The human brain contains 250 billion neurons?:
    I guess what counts is not so much the number of neurons, but the number of dendrites connecting them.
    • July 23, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to If we had an Answermug Grilled Cheese Cook-off, what kind of cheeses/condiments and soup combos would you enter or enjoy eating? :
    Gruyere and grated carrot on wholemeal rye-caraway bread with a soup made from roasted root veggies, pumpkin and bouquet garni.That's what I'm making for dinner this evening.
    • July 23, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to We are never going to make it and will end up screaming into an unknown future and there is nothing we can do about it it is all over?:
    We do know that global warming has arrived and is increasing.We know that catastrophic weather events will occur more frequently and less predictably.We know that we are too late to prevent it, but not too late to mitigate it if we start acting immediatel...  moreWe do know that global warming has arrived and is increasing.We know that catastrophic weather events will occur more frequently and less predictably.We know that we are too late to prevent it, but not too late to mitigate it if we start acting immediately.We know we need radical change on the same scales as the agrarian, industrial and computer revolutions.And we know we do have the technological means to achieve it.Big business has started to change because it realises the economic imperative.Many individuals have begun to shift their domestic behaviours.The biggest problem at the moment is getting more serious global commitments for all countries to cooperate.  less
    • July 23, 2022
  • inky
    inky replied to What is something you would love to see in hologram form? ~:
    Anything too small or too large for us to see with our naked eyes.Normal we only see 2-D images, which limits our perception of what they really look like.
    • July 23, 2022
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  • To all of you on answerMug - wishing you a happy, peaceful and healthy holiday.

    May you be safe from drunk drivers and covid. And may you share ...  moreMay you be safe from drunk drivers and covid. And may you share all the best life offers with the people you love best.  
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  • How does one move from pleasantries and small talk to interesting conversations with depth and significance?

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  • Share a common quote or saying that makes no sense. Please explain why you think so.

    For example, "you're only as young as you feel."How one feels is...  moreFor example, "you're only as young as you feel."How one feels is not merely a matter of optimism or wishful thinking, it's far more likely to be an objective indicator of good health.Research shows that people's chronological age is often very different to their real physical age.A fit sixty-year-old can have the bone density, heart-rate and energy of a forty-year-old,while an obese forty-year-old can have diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.  
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    And how does their mess affect you?
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  • What would you name your boat if you had one?

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  • What's the deal with a younger man claiming an older woman can be attractive?

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  • Can we ever really understand ourselves?

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  • How do electronics work?

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  • Have you ever discovered a gift from Sufi Putpocket mysteriously planted at your among your things?

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  • How does the way you speak and understand English affect your life? Have you experienced clashes between language and identity?

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  • What things are good? How good are they? How is their goodness is related, one to another?

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  • What distinguishes knowledge from belief?

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  • What is the origin of the Universe? What is its first cause?

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  • What is existence, i.e. what does it mean for a being to be?

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  • What is your best answer to the question, "Why do we exist?"

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  • True or False? The attempt to prove the existence of God by logic tends to result in a loss of faith.

    The more usual way of phrasing this question:"To say that philos...  moreThe more usual way of phrasing this question:"To say that philosophy encourages the adoption of a questioning attitude means that philosophic thinking encourages people to deny the existence of God or traditional moral beliefs."Please discuss why you answer yes or no.  
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  • Science buffs, you might like this about great black holes. Let me know what you think. :)

    https://sciencebulletin.org/researchers-find-the-origin-and-the-...  morehttps://sciencebulletin.org/researchers-find-the-origin-and-the-maximum-mass-of-massive-black-holes/  
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  • "Intelligence without ambition is like a bird without wings." Would you share your take on the meaning?

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  • What's the most disgusting thing you ever had to do? And how did you manage it?

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  • If you're a good cook, will you offer us a recipe for bachelors? Criteria: cheap, easy to prepare, delicious & healthy.

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  • When your reach your time to die, will you be able to say "I lived wisey"? What would you need to change now to achieve that?

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  • When your reach your time to die, will you be able to say "I loved well"? What would you need to change now to achieve that?

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  • What is your definition of wisdom?

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  • For people who enjoy thinking, what do you think of this site?

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  • For the grammarians, the following is technically a "simple" sentence construction.

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