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by Unidian
Wed Feb 01, 2006 1:40 pm
Forum: GENIUS FORUM
Topic: Taoist Guy
Replies: 40
Views: 23054

Virtue ( Te ). This is of course not the nonsense that is usually meant by that term, but the natural, authentic virtue Lao Tzu described. It is essentially an understanding of Nature and and a willingness to set aside delusion in light of that understanding. It is knowing what Reality is and how to...
by Unidian
Wed Feb 01, 2006 1:32 pm
Forum: GENIUS FORUM
Topic: Hey Dan - A Pooh-Poohing of Academics for ya
Replies: 4
Views: 4598

Then we fail. But we do it as men.
by Unidian
Wed Feb 01, 2006 1:16 pm
Forum: GENIUS FORUM
Topic: Taoist Guy
Replies: 40
Views: 23054

Taoist Guy

Alright, I'm the Taoist Guy. Ask me questions, ridicule me, praise me, ignore me, or do whatever you want to do. But expect nothing, and be prepared for anything.
by Unidian
Wed Feb 01, 2006 1:10 pm
Forum: GENIUS FORUM
Topic: Hey Dan - A Pooh-Poohing of Academics for ya
Replies: 4
Views: 4598

I'm getting on with it. So are you. Here's to accomplishing something.

Or failing that, at least doing what comes naturally.
by Unidian
Mon Jan 30, 2006 7:55 pm
Forum: GENIUS FORUM
Topic: the word genius is stupid.
Replies: 42
Views: 23692

The simple term "philosopher" would be better than "genius," in my opinion. Sure, there's a danger of being confused with the dried-up academic types who also use that term, but it can't be any worse than the many possible misunderstands arising from "genius." In additi...
by Unidian
Mon Jan 30, 2006 7:47 pm
Forum: GENIUS FORUM
Topic: Hey Dan - A Pooh-Poohing of Academics for ya
Replies: 4
Views: 4598

Hey Dan - A Pooh-Poohing of Academics for ya

Here's a thread you might like. After a couple of introductory rants, it lampoons academic philosophy and perhaps makes a few interesting points.

http://p104.ezboard.com/ffuturefrm27.sh ... ID=9.topic

Discussion welcome (here of course - I'm not trying to spam).
by Unidian
Tue Jan 10, 2006 12:42 pm
Forum: GENIUS FORUM
Topic: Why is society obsessed with Cancer?
Replies: 11
Views: 7953

# Cancer is also a political tool, employed mainly by feminists to increase the sense of importance of women in society.
Please explain. Are you referring to breast cancer issues?
by Unidian
Tue Jan 10, 2006 9:59 am
Forum: GENIUS FORUM
Topic: Do you ever feel Superior?
Replies: 46
Views: 26726

I agree with Dan's thoughts. Objectively speaking, I am a superior thinker. For me, this is a simple statement of fact rather than an ego-driven boast. Recognizing this does not mean that I "feel" superior. Going a bit further, I think that it is natural for the superior thinker to not onl...
by Unidian
Tue Jan 10, 2006 9:45 am
Forum: GENIUS FORUM
Topic: Is it important to know your IQ?
Replies: 64
Views: 37666

I agree with most skeptical comments about IQ. I do know my own IQ and I used to take considerable pride in it, but I got over it. I know people with higher IQs who are essentially idiots. In the same vein, I also know people with lower IQs who are quite substantial thinkers. Ultimately, I also real...
by Unidian
Tue Jan 10, 2006 9:20 am
Forum: GENIUS FORUM
Topic: Was Spinoza a "genius"
Replies: 5
Views: 5150

Spinoza was a good philosopher who had a lot to offer. While I would agree that he was too concerned with speaking the academics' language, his logical precision and commitment to rigorously establishing his premises was admirable. My own philosophical approach is somewhat similar in this regard, al...
by Unidian
Tue Jan 10, 2006 8:29 am
Forum: GENIUS FORUM
Topic: Why is society obsessed with Cancer?
Replies: 11
Views: 7953

I think that Kevin generally has the right idea. People want to "keep hope alive," so to speak, and cancer is hard on hope. Most of us want to "do something" before we die, and often cancer (or some similar fate) will strike before we have a chance to do it. Some also have (at le...
by Unidian
Tue Nov 29, 2005 2:33 pm
Forum: GENIUS FORUM
Topic: Kelly's Truth Paper
Replies: 428
Views: 154299

Dan, Thanks for the welcome. You're quite correct in that life on the streets is a lot less romantic than one might suppose. I've tried it briefly, and it is certainly inferior to life on the dole. However, our disability program for the poor is not very generous - I have a feeling that one can do m...
by Unidian
Sun Nov 27, 2005 5:15 am
Forum: GENIUS FORUM
Topic: Kelly's Truth Paper
Replies: 428
Views: 154299

Seroquel. Zyprexa.
For the record, I was prescribed both of these, and they were both pieces of shit. I took Zyprexa for 1 day and immediated knew it was wrong. Seroquel lasted a couple weeks before being flushed.
by Unidian
Sun Nov 27, 2005 5:02 am
Forum: GENIUS FORUM
Topic: Kelly's Truth Paper
Replies: 428
Views: 154299

Faizi, In the US, a depressed person cannot simply get a pension. In order to receive welfare for depression, you would have to be medicated up the yingyang. Also prolonged stays on psych wards. Electrical shocks. Seroquel. Zyprexa. Depakote. Once they have turned you into a medicated, zapped out zo...
by Unidian
Sun Nov 27, 2005 4:44 am
Forum: GENIUS FORUM
Topic: I Exist
Replies: 96
Views: 74402

To exist is to present an appearance. That an appearance is presented is self-evident, given that there is awareness. If an appearance were not presented, there would be nothing to be aware of. Therefore, there is existence.

If I am aware, I exist. The real question is, what am "I?"
by Unidian
Sat Nov 26, 2005 6:10 pm
Forum: GENIUS FORUM
Topic: I Exist
Replies: 96
Views: 74402

Why thought? Why not the senses?


Good point. Let's refine.

There is awareness, therefore there is existence.
How about "this body and mind".
How do you distinguish "this body and mind?" Where are you setting the boundaries?
by Unidian
Sat Nov 26, 2005 5:51 pm
Forum: GENIUS FORUM
Topic: I Exist
Replies: 96
Views: 74402

There is thought, therefore there is existence. This is a better way of interpreting Decartes' classic dictum.

"I" is trickier. It depends on how you define the "self."
by Unidian
Thu Sep 15, 2005 1:34 pm
Forum: GENIUS FORUM
Topic: YOU ALL HUMANS ARE MONKEYS!
Replies: 67
Views: 47442

We all humans used to be babblers...

What happened? We all humans used to be "babblers." How did we get demoted to "monkeys?"