General Science Discussion Thread!

[Mario4Ever]

the only thing this proves though is that i can't change my opinions instantly. it doesn't prove that i can't

I don't think the argument is that opinions can't change. I think it's similar to sexuality. You're either attracted to someone of the same sex or you're not. You don't make a conscious decision to be attracted to either. Similarly, you either believe (in) something or you don't.

 

[Xiahou Dun]

the only thing this proves though is that i can't change my opinions instantly. it doesn't prove that i can't

I don't think the argument is that opinions can't change. I think it's similar to sexuality. You're either attracted to someone of the same sex or you're not. You don't make a conscious decision to be attracted to either. Similarly, you either believe (in) something or you don't.

No, I think opinions, once they're formed and maintained, are very hard to change. It's possible to convince otherwise, but it's near impossible. You can't convince me to accept most conservative beliefs, for instance, not even a little bit. I might consider them, but I'll find reasons to reject them. Opinions can still change, however, unlike sexuality. I was once undecided about the death penalty because I thought life in prison without parole is more expensive (you have to take care of them), but I didn't know about the process of death row, and that the methods employed are much more expensive, from the technology, to the paperwork, and the emotions and psychology of everyone involved. Now, don't argue about my viewpoints; this isn't the right topic; I'm providing just an example of how opinions can be changed.

Let me know if my response was out of context.

 

[ernesth100]

So is there a limit to how big something can get?

 

[Xiahou Ba]

So is there a limit to how big something can get?

Depends on what you mean on big really. Are you depending on a single object, a grouping, volume, mass, or what?

 

[Xiahou Dun]

So is there a limit to how big something can get?

Well, there really isn't a limit because the known universe, the biggest thing ever, is expanding.

 

[Xiahou Ba]

So is there a limit to how big something can get?

Well, there really isn't a limit because the known universe, the biggest thing ever, is expanding.

There are different ways to classify "largeness" though; it's very vague.

 

[Xiahou Dun]

So, anyway, super vague question, moving on.

Did you know that drones are incredibly helpful and being increasingly used in this society? We tend to focus on the military applications to drones, but drones can be used for scientific research, rescues, and reconnaissance as well. Drones also help keep poachers at bay (something the rhinoceros highly appreciates), and drones can stand in for very dangerous jobs, such as post-disaster rescues and flying into hurricanes. Drones can remove the potential human cost for these jobs. I wonder if drones can be employed for removing mines and post-crime scene decontamination...

 

[ernesth100]

So is there a limit to how big something can get?

Well, there really isn't a limit because the known universe, the biggest thing ever, is expanding.

Wait what?! Thats impossible!

 

[Dr. Javelin]

the only thing this proves though is that i can't change my opinions instantly. it doesn't prove that i can't

I don't think the argument is that opinions can't change. I think it's similar to sexuality. You're either attracted to someone of the same sex or you're not. You don't make a conscious decision to be attracted to either. Similarly, you either believe (in) something or you don't.

No, I think opinions, once they're formed and maintained, are very hard to change. It's possible to convince otherwise, but it's near impossible. You can't convince me to accept most conservative beliefs, for instance, not even a little bit. I might consider them, but I'll find reasons to reject them. Opinions can still change, however, unlike sexuality. I was once undecided about the death penalty because I thought life in prison without parole is more expensive (you have to take care of them), but I didn't know about the process of death row, and that the methods employed are much more expensive, from the technology, to the paperwork, and the emotions and psychology of everyone involved. Now, don't argue about my viewpoints; this isn't the right topic; I'm providing just an example of how opinions can be changed.

Let me know if my response was out of context.

No, that's perfectly in context.

I would also argue that sexuality is perfectly capable of changing, as there are numerous examples where people claim to have changed. Or maybe they didn't, and we're all secretly bisexual.

So, anyway, super vague question, moving on.

Did you know that drones are incredibly helpful and being increasingly used in this society? We tend to focus on the military applications to drones, but drones can be used for scientific research, rescues, and reconnaissance as well. Drones also help keep poachers at bay (something the rhinoceros highly appreciates), and drones can stand in for very dangerous jobs, such as post-disaster rescues and flying into hurricanes. Drones can remove the potential human cost for these jobs. I wonder if drones can be employed for removing mines and post-crime scene decontamination...

Uh, they already are used to remove mines.