Showing posts with label rationality. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rationality. Show all posts
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
road to hell
Road to hell is not paved with good intentions; it is paved with laziness and thoughtlessness.
Monday, January 03, 2011
Saturday, November 20, 2010
replying by not
How do you reply a reply that is either irrelevant, nonsensical, or downright stupid without resorting to mockery?
I can't. So I am extremely silent when that happens. Or you can also say that I'm... speechless.
I can't. So I am extremely silent when that happens. Or you can also say that I'm... speechless.
Friday, November 19, 2010
backchat
Are you tempted to say something that'll put me in an uncomfortable position?
Please don't. I might regret it.
Please don't. I might regret it.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Friday, February 12, 2010
smarter
I want to be smart enough to notice when my debate partner is pushing opposing points that are actually supportive of mine...
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Debunked
Many people run around recycling (stupid) statements and (uninformed) observations that they think placed them in the smart people circle.
The amusing thing is that even those who opposed these people, say dumb things.
Am getting a little tired trying to push rationality down people's throat (or if I don't succeed in doing that, to make them look as stupid as possible). I think I'm gonna take a little break and just enjoy their little show.
But just in case you bump into this arrogant post, which would probably mean that we are personally acquainted, please at least read some of the articles below:
http://www.uwgb.edu/dutchs/PSEUDOSC/911NutPhysics.HTM
http://www.uwgb.edu/dutchs/PSEUDOSC/911NutPhysics0.HTM
http://www.uwgb.edu/dutchs/PSEUDOSC/911NutPhysics1.HTM
Unless of course, we don't really talk to each other, or we don't talk about 'important stuff' like this.
If I know you personally and you (or me) start talking about this, and you start saying all the 'smart' things and sharing all 'intelligent' observation, I don't really like to think of you as an idiot. Worse, to have to fight the urge to correct/debunk your 'evidence.'
Now, I'm not here to say you can't believe what you want to believe in. Just don't hate me should I make you look stupid, because that's what you deserve.
If you don't check your facts, or if you delude yourself into thinking you have the basic scientific knowledge when you don't, that's what you deserve. That's what you deserve for making me feel stupid for thinking highly of you.
Unless, of course, you've thought them through and actually have a rational counter. But I doubt it.
The amusing thing is that even those who opposed these people, say dumb things.
Am getting a little tired trying to push rationality down people's throat (or if I don't succeed in doing that, to make them look as stupid as possible). I think I'm gonna take a little break and just enjoy their little show.
But just in case you bump into this arrogant post, which would probably mean that we are personally acquainted, please at least read some of the articles below:
http://www.uwgb.edu/dutchs/PSEUDOSC/911NutPhysics.HTM
http://www.uwgb.edu/dutchs/PSEUDOSC/911NutPhysics0.HTM
http://www.uwgb.edu/dutchs/PSEUDOSC/911NutPhysics1.HTM
Unless of course, we don't really talk to each other, or we don't talk about 'important stuff' like this.
If I know you personally and you (or me) start talking about this, and you start saying all the 'smart' things and sharing all 'intelligent' observation, I don't really like to think of you as an idiot. Worse, to have to fight the urge to correct/debunk your 'evidence.'
Now, I'm not here to say you can't believe what you want to believe in. Just don't hate me should I make you look stupid, because that's what you deserve.
If you don't check your facts, or if you delude yourself into thinking you have the basic scientific knowledge when you don't, that's what you deserve. That's what you deserve for making me feel stupid for thinking highly of you.
Unless, of course, you've thought them through and actually have a rational counter. But I doubt it.
easier
I don't like to get acquainted with more people.
Because it's harder to criticize them after that.
Because it's harder to criticize them after that.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
I'm right, because God...
I think I cringe every time I hear a Christian says "because God " when they're debating with non-Christian(s).
DO'H. AS IF THESE PEOPLE CARE ABOUT YOUR GOD. AS IF THESE PEOPLE TREMBLE IN FEAR OF YOUR GOD.
Until the day these people tremble in fear of your God*, I suggest you think of more intelligent and rational** arguments to use.
*I'm not suggesting that you go and terrorise them. That is not how our God works. And no, you don't get to justify this thought/idea by quoting from the Old Testament. Yes, things were quite colourful during ANE*** era, but that's only because there is a very good reason for that. You doing it to win a debate is not a very good reason enough.
**To train your "rationality," you may start here.
***If you don't get what I'm talking about, or even easier, if you don't even know what ANE stands for, quit that debate/argument. For now. I'm not going to tell you to never do that, but at least do it when you're properly equipped, and is informed enough. At least you would not look ignorant and stupid. And worse, to look like you're closed-minded****. And don't casually invoke God's name like it bears no meaning. Doing so disrespects your own God more than any non-Christian can ever do.
For this, you can start here.
****Now, I have no problem with you being closed-minded, as long as it's for the correct reason. There's not many things that are worse than appearing like an idiot for the wrong reason. If you want to be stubborn, do so intelligently and elegantly.
DO'H. AS IF THESE PEOPLE CARE ABOUT YOUR GOD. AS IF THESE PEOPLE TREMBLE IN FEAR OF YOUR GOD.
Until the day these people tremble in fear of your God*, I suggest you think of more intelligent and rational** arguments to use.
*I'm not suggesting that you go and terrorise them. That is not how our God works. And no, you don't get to justify this thought/idea by quoting from the Old Testament. Yes, things were quite colourful during ANE*** era, but that's only because there is a very good reason for that. You doing it to win a debate is not a very good reason enough.
**To train your "rationality," you may start here.
***If you don't get what I'm talking about, or even easier, if you don't even know what ANE stands for, quit that debate/argument. For now. I'm not going to tell you to never do that, but at least do it when you're properly equipped, and is informed enough. At least you would not look ignorant and stupid. And worse, to look like you're closed-minded****. And don't casually invoke God's name like it bears no meaning. Doing so disrespects your own God more than any non-Christian can ever do.
For this, you can start here.
****Now, I have no problem with you being closed-minded, as long as it's for the correct reason. There's not many things that are worse than appearing like an idiot for the wrong reason. If you want to be stubborn, do so intelligently and elegantly.
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