What really stood out for me were the stats to open this essay. Do 10% of people really think the earth is flat? Are we really that dummmm? (That's downright scary...)
I spill food on myself, too, Chris. There's no shame in it. If I could only remember to close my mouth when I chew. You make me laugh and, no dear sir, you are no dope. xo
You would think that it would be boring, playing a game where you pretend to be a regular person, working a job, preparing meals, trying not to be depressed, but then there are the millions of people who played (and still play) The Sims.
“I want to be a character who starts balding in high school and can’t look women in the eye,”— this sentence single-handedly debunks all those theories! Why indeed????? So funny, as usual!
Did you ever read or watch Carl Sagan’s “Cosmos”. I only watched it for the first time recently. Interesting and educational, but very ‘70s, with much in the way of weirdness!
I'd be into living in a Men in Black world. Not a matrix, not simulated, just full of awesome crazy alien shit and cool sun glasses. Great post, thank you for some sanity! 👍
“I’d like to, but I’m a dope.” I’m going to consider it for a while longer, but this is either going to be on my gravestone or the title of my autobiography.
This post really resonated. I had a lot of fun with the so-called Matrix theory in my latest book (coming next month). No, this isn't a plug for my book, although I was tempted to add a link. ;) Just that humans are infinitely creative in ways that can be utterly baffling. But then, I can't understand a lot of the stuff people believe in.
I’m fascinated by this stuff, Barbara. That’s so cool that you wrote about it in your book. Thank you for not putting a link, but now I invite you to please respond with the link!
Why Kid Rock? is always the question!
Right?
Interesting thoughts, Chris, all of 'em.
What really stood out for me were the stats to open this essay. Do 10% of people really think the earth is flat? Are we really that dummmm? (That's downright scary...)
Thanks, Larry! I know, that stat is really depressing, isn’t it?
No kidding, right??
I mean, any rational person has to know that the Earth is actually a dodecahedron ...
Duh!
I spill food on myself, too, Chris. There's no shame in it. If I could only remember to close my mouth when I chew. You make me laugh and, no dear sir, you are no dope. xo
Maybe we won’t spill anymore after the next software update!
Nah. I'm hopeless. Nothing can fix this. xo
You would think that it would be boring, playing a game where you pretend to be a regular person, working a job, preparing meals, trying not to be depressed, but then there are the millions of people who played (and still play) The Sims.
That’s a good point, Maps. Maybe any other boring life is better than your own boring life?
“I want to be a character who starts balding in high school and can’t look women in the eye,”— this sentence single-handedly debunks all those theories! Why indeed????? So funny, as usual!
Right??? It seems to obvious!
Why Kid Rock? Why????
🤣
I recently came across an early Kevin Spacey specimen and have been in a funk ever since. Thanks for talking me down!
That’s what I’m here for!
There's so much about life that doesn't make sense, but at the same time, there are patterns everywhere.
100%. The more you look at the bigger picture, the weirder it gets.
Did you ever read or watch Carl Sagan’s “Cosmos”. I only watched it for the first time recently. Interesting and educational, but very ‘70s, with much in the way of weirdness!
I did watch it sometimes as a kid. I watch a lot of space- and weirdness-related stuff now too. It's crazy out there. Or in here. Or maybe just here.
I'd be into living in a Men in Black world. Not a matrix, not simulated, just full of awesome crazy alien shit and cool sun glasses. Great post, thank you for some sanity! 👍
That would be amazing. I wouldn’t mind having one of those mind eraser things either. I’d mostly use it on myself.
I loved The Matrix. I don’t think we are batteries controlled by aliens. But that might explain Kevin Spacey.
There are definitely lots of dimensions. I do wonder about parallel ones. I’d hate to bump into a better version of me. That would be annoying.
I loved The Matrix too. How could there be a better version of you? Impossible!
“I’d like to, but I’m a dope.” I’m going to consider it for a while longer, but this is either going to be on my gravestone or the title of my autobiography.
(Those are both lies but I love that line)
I may use it for my LinkedIn bio.
This post really resonated. I had a lot of fun with the so-called Matrix theory in my latest book (coming next month). No, this isn't a plug for my book, although I was tempted to add a link. ;) Just that humans are infinitely creative in ways that can be utterly baffling. But then, I can't understand a lot of the stuff people believe in.
I love that you read Chris, Barbara! xo
Because he’s awesome. :) and very funny.
I knew you were smart! I didn't know how smart until now. I love being right. xo
❤️
I’m fascinated by this stuff, Barbara. That’s so cool that you wrote about it in your book. Thank you for not putting a link, but now I invite you to please respond with the link!
If Virk is correct:
1. It doesn’t matter.
2. He’s just kicking the can of an explanation for the universe down the road.
3. Virk can bite me.
If Virk is incorrect:
1. It doesn’t matter.
2. He’s purveying bullshit.
3. Virk can bite me.
My only conclusion is that I should be checking for tooth marks.
Maybe the guy playing the game and controlling the characters is dumb? If so, game over is coming soon.
I think he’s sadistic.
I hope Virk has a good dentist.
If he does, would he argue that’s the simulation agreeing with my assessment?