I don't believe absolute proofs exist. One can only supply evidence. i can't prove the pythagorean theorem to lots of minds, including my own Pavlov's Dog. Whoever named me idiot, You're right about me. Every question I get answered I have ten new unanswered. But this gives me the sensation of the mystical Einstein wasw talking about. I ENJOY it. Do you admit to being an idiot?
I firmly believe the meek will inherit the earth when all humans find out they were idiots. What a humbling experience to think you're intelligent and then find out you weren't. ( I speak from experience).
2007-02-12 04:56:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
>> I don't believe absolute proofs exist.
And I agree. Humans communicate through language which was invented. Therefore all information is just an agreed opinion.
A mathematical proof is only a proof in that system, not in all systems.
In that manner nothing is ever "absolute" and there are no "truths".
This is the difference between a conventional and existential system. Conventionally I woke up today...that's a truth. Existentially I have no way to know that I really did wake up because my very existence could be someone else's dream...a conventional system.
When I buy someone a birthday card it's conventionally selfless...I did a nice thing. Existentially it's selfish because I chose to do it to satisfy a need I had.
Conventionally, truths are the same as facts and those are based on evidence (as you say). Folks agree on evidence...it becomes truth. Folks gather new evidence...it's suddenly not true.
Existentially, there's no truths.
2007-02-12 05:07:59 · answer #1 · answered by stonerosedesigndotcom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not an idiot, unless all of us are idiots.
Intelligence tests are culturally biased and only test the ability to read, write and basic calculation. They should not therefore, be given the credence they have in some societies.
You can continue to live in the nebulous clouds of mysticism and enjoy it.
You may have to emerge sufficiently to provide your own food clothing and shelter though.
2007-02-12 13:13:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I admit I am an idiot. I always get into a rush can`t spell can`t put the right , . :"'; in the right place I HAVE A REASON I AM RELEARNING EVERYTHING ALL OVER AGIAN, I HAD DOUBLE LUMBAR FUSION ON I WAS ON ALOT OF MEDICATION. I WINGED MYSELF OFF I AM GOING THROUGH ALOT OF EMBARASSING SITUATIONS BUT I AM ONLY HUMAN. PEOPLE MAKE MISTAKE EVEN WHEN THERE ISNT A REASON. see i just put everything in capitol letters and didn`t even realise it.
2007-02-12 13:12:51 · answer #3 · answered by katana b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Idiot is a relative term, not an absolute (although I have a few good test cases).
2007-02-12 13:08:07 · answer #4 · answered by Lee W. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude, it's scary. You really start sounding like an idiot.
2007-02-12 13:04:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋