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The biggest problem facing the tech industry right now, says Kevin Ryan, CEO of Gilt Groupe, is a shortage of trained workers.
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It ended before it ... By: idkmybffjill258. on 27 May 12, 05:25:26 It ended before it started and I? learned not a thing.
The looters and ... By: aluisious. on 27 May 12, 04:02:24 The looters and profiteers benefit. There is no concern for legacy, or leaving industry in good shape for following generations. The MBA scourge is all about? maxing out their bonus and fuck anyone else.
Yeah, I was going ... By: aluisious. on 27 May 12, 04:00:42 Yeah, I was going to get to that but you know how these 500 character comments are. Many tech companies are known for treating their H1Bs like they've got them? by the balls.
I Don't give a dam ... By: DeaddudeRS. on 27 May 12, 03:03:41 I Don't give a dam about prop 29, Go away and stop following? me you stupid advertisement!
At least in America ... By: madbug1965. on 26 May 12, 23:44:13 At least in America, we educate EVERYONE. Our government unfairly compares the test scores from our schools with other countries like China or India. Guess what? China and India do not educate all their children. They only education the ones with? money. It is not a fair comparison.
It all comes down ... By: xPTRIXx. on 26 May 12, 22:11:07 It all comes down to the money, I think people do hype the education system a bit too much (im not saying the US education system is amazing, or poor), its just? about the money with other countries. The US' prices to live are much too high. Its not necessarily because other countries are smarter, but because they will be payed less US dollars because they simply dont need as much to live. So for US based companies why not pay them a lower amount.
It's our K-12 ... By: MrDrakkus. on 26 May 12, 21:19:00 It's our K-12 system that's terrible. We still have one of the greatest post-secondary education systems in the world. The biggest problem is that it's getting harder and? harder for the Colleges and Universities to take up the slack and still be competitive. Without fixing the K-12 system, even post-secondary is going to start to suffer soon, and then people won't even be coming to any but a few US universities.
This is something I ... By: thecaveoawesomeness. on 26 May 12, 20:06:36 This is something I agree with.Our education system is not the best but it is better than what many think. Why do people come to America to get an education and find jobs? We must be doing something right. But I can see the videos point? a bit but I think he is exaggerating.
@axisofinfinity I ... By: 1simo93521. on 26 May 12, 19:03:52 @axisofinfinity I know what you mean about T.V. I just watch the news now and nothing else if I watch? tv at all.
Every foreign ... By: americancheeze1. on 26 May 12, 17:52:34 Every foreign student who graduates with? a masters degree from a U.S. university should be given a green card and a fast track to citizenship. That is the only way the U.S. can overcome the pervasive stupidity that is around us.
isn't it what ... By: FotoKadr. on 26 May 12, 16:43:07 isn't it what capitalism and? free-market about? survival of the fittest? on the other hand issuing visas/greencards is an option indeed
We have? a ... By: madbug1965. on 26 May 12, 16:30:47 We have? a contractor working my office with lot of staff from India. They bring these IT people from India because they work cheap and are willing to put in the long hours. Believe me, it is all about cheap labor and high profit margin.
It's not just the ... By: mnhsty. on 26 May 12, 15:26:27 It's not just the lower pay, it is the unethical terms of employment that is? disgusting.
Glad to see that ... By: mnhsty. on 26 May 12, 15:24:18 Glad to see that people are not buying this BS. What we have is a shortage of leaders who care what is really happening and will stop selling out the American worker and the indenture of the foreign H1-B? worker.
No, you totally ... By: whiteowl1415. on 26 May 12, 15:21:12 No, you totally missed the concept of having a favorable balance? of trade
My comment got cut ... By: PopsGribs. on 26 May 12, 14:22:55 My comment got cut off (sorry). I have worked in corporate R&D at? a major US manufacturer for over 20 years. There is no shortage of skilled engineers or scientists to fill the precious few recs that come up for new or replacement hires. Every position has multiple talented applicants.
Complain more? to ... By: johammbass. on 26 May 12, 14:19:25 Complain more? to the government.
Not only a false ... By: borgesian2. on 26 May 12, 14:00:04 Not only a false statement, but to say they "have" to outsource as an alternative is such BS. They outsource because they can hire for 1/4 of what they'd have to pay here. Often no benefits and relaxed work laws.
Not that they are buying comparable skills, as anyone who actually lives outsourcing as a reality can tell you. Poor work ethics, substandard working conditions, lack of soft skills, you name it. None of this is? done to benefit the clients or employees. Who stands to benefit then ?
"Land of the? Free" ... By: edumacat3d. on 26 May 12, 11:08:08 "Land of the? Free" GAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA
not really greedy? ... By: speakerboy777. on 26 May 12, 10:38:19 not really greedy? is he
Ah yeah, the H1B." ... By: Polyethylenglycol. on 26 May 12, 09:10:02 Ah yeah, the H1B."The USA are the magnet sucking up the brains of the world."? M. Kaku
Bs liar? By: emmanuelmccoy2. on 26 May 12, 08:22:09 Bs liar?
MR. 1%? YOU SUCK ... By: stanleysteama. on 26 May 12, 08:19:52 MR. 1%? YOU SUCK YOU GREEDY JERK.
Yeah, I always ... By: TheVloggingGaijin. on 26 May 12, 08:06:12 Yeah, I always kinda noticed the glorification of sports? and the downplaying of the smart, and if it comes to the media, I once watched fox news... ( I think that says enough;)
thanks for taking the time to awnser :)
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We're entering a very interesting stage of human history right now where we can start importing technology to enhance our natural senses or perception of the world, says neuroscientist David Eagleman.
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Are they going to ... By: razorozx. on 27 May 12, 08:09:41 Are they going to have ads too??
We are biological ... By: reuelckj. on 27 May 12, 06:32:21 We are biological creatures, not technical ones. Technology may create extra artificial sensors,? but it would be very difficult to/impossible to transmit that data from those nonbiological sensors to the biological brain for processing.
or to put it in ... By: ExtantFrodo2. on 27 May 12, 06:27:23 or to put it in computer lingo, Garbage in => garbage out. ?
If you don't? wanna ... By: axisofinfinity. on 27 May 12, 05:54:55 If you don't? wanna be broke.
He's not suggesting ... By: BenShTurner. on 27 May 12, 04:53:23 He's not suggesting that he's about to break free of "The Matrix". Reality is perceived differently by different species, this we know. So it's not a wild leap to imagine that individuals? could see reality differently, think of reality differently and have a different perspective on what reality means.
Yes, we are all constrained by the laws of physics, but our senses and how our brain interprets the data they decode is what ultimately defines each persons perception of that reality.
If you think you ... By: ExtantFrodo2. on 27 May 12, 01:58:14 If you think you are perfect you are going to remain? imperfect forever.
Yes, the brain is ... By: ExtantFrodo2. on 27 May 12, 01:57:00 Yes, the brain is great, but it is a product of evolution which only has successful breeding as it's only criteria. Evolution is terrific at making things that are adequate to? that task, but no more. We are stuck with all kinds of evolutionary baggage that we could do very well without. There are perfectly horrible e-designs (evolved designs) like the coaxial eating and breathing passageways. It's not improving reality, it's compensating for evolutions inherent limitations.
You agree to it. ... By: ExtantFrodo2. on 27 May 12, 01:47:14 You agree to it. I'm not? saying the treatment itself would cause sterility. I'm suggesting that one would be required to agree to be sterilized if they want the treatment.
Sounds? absolutely ... By: minddll. on 26 May 12, 23:51:47 Sounds? absolutely awesome.
In quantum physics, ... By: minddll. on 26 May 12, 23:50:56 In quantum physics, no information gets anywhere instantly just as it doesn't? in classical physics. The process of entanglement? doesn't allow for communication.
In quantum physics, ... By: minddll. on 26 May 12, 23:50:25 In quantum physics, no information gets anywhere instantly just as it is in classical physics. The process of entanglement doesn't allow for communication.?
It doesn't seem ... By: drssh2. on 26 May 12, 23:16:49 It doesn't seem he's suggesting to directly improve the brain, but rather finding innovative ways to adapt data around us to our brain's natural perception. Since? the beginning of mankind we've been creating extensions to our human bodies.
You can see this in everything around you for instance if you're wearing glasses, a wrist watch (spatial perception of time), seeing & hearing through a computer, etc.
So the reality we ... By: Tybotikus. on 26 May 12, 19:54:50 So the reality we SEE is only one tenth trillionth? Well a different word for reality... ?
Well if you want to ... By: FDASARO. on 26 May 12, 19:16:45 Well if you want to go by the laws of physics, just look at the differences between our reality and the quantum reality. In quantum physics, particles can pop in and out of existence, teleport from one place to? another, and send information across vast distances instantly. That doesn't happen to often at our scale of looking at things
If reality is ... By: minddll. on 26 May 12, 16:49:52 If reality is really subjective, please prove it to the rest of us by making a video of you stepping off the roof of a high-rise building and surviving the fall unscathed. That should be easy under the? premises you are proposing.
I, for? one, found ... By: minddll. on 26 May 12, 16:46:44 I, for? one, found his position as such hardly disagreeable.
How would it?? By: Anthony HisLaw. on 26 May 12, 16:45:20 How would it??
What if ... By: ExtantFrodo2. on 26 May 12, 15:59:21 What if immortality? came at the cost of your fertility?
The mark of? the ... By: MrLocoPictures. on 26 May 12, 13:36:15 The mark of? the beast.
Wuhoo,? finally ... By: cyberprodigy. on 26 May 12, 12:37:41 Wuhoo,? finally someone is doing it (:
I'm feeling what ... By: collapsethestars. on 26 May 12, 06:55:33 I'm feeling what you're saying? there
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What should Democrats compromise on this year? Absolutely nothing, says Van Jones.
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socialism by ... By: jksig229. on 27 May 12, 05:28:34 socialism by definition: an economic system characterised by social ownership and/or control of the means of production and cooperative management of the economy,[1] and a political philosophy advocating such a system.
In other words the Government controls everything, resulting in ZERO FREEDOM. THERE IS THE ALL CAPS FOR YA BY THE WAY. anyway i am done talking about this, you cant? argue with stupid.
i have had the ... By: jksig229. on 27 May 12, 05:24:54 i have had the opportunity to read some of the responses left by SOME of you. and today i am saddened that a bunch of free loaders and morons think that i am responsible for supporting you, or that any other american is. social government as one of you yahoos put it is exactly what hitler did in germany, stalin in russia and mussolini in italy. God help us if those that had a response to my comment occupy the majority. free enterprise is what creates a middle class,not socialism which? kills it.
We all can,? we all ... By: KingLaBleu. on 27 May 12, 03:07:51 We all can,? we all need to
I hear? the ... By: tdbtdbthedeadbunny. on 26 May 12, 19:34:07 I hear? the rhetoric, I don't see the action.
best of luck to you ... By: Bitte0rca. on 26 May 12, 17:49:18 best of luck to you sir.? I just hope we never meet when I'm wearing a hoody! I wouldn't want to make you uncomfortable..
climate .uvic. ca/ ... By: skydome29. on 26 May 12, 14:36:39 climate .uvic. ca/people /nswart/ original_images / Alberta_ oil_sands_well_to_wheel_warming? . pdf
goverment? & other ... By: LCDesigns1989. on 26 May 12, 10:33:14 goverment? & other power house leaders started getting greedy and doing things for money instead of for human growth. Everyone needs to work in unison through their individual assets or talents if you will for a better world.
they said they were ... By: speakerboy777. on 26 May 12, 10:10:35 they said they were going to get "living space" in east europe, then took back the rhine, which had been theirs before the war. They didnt say they were gunna start a second world war, and the peace treaties they made with england and later russia made us believe them. The point? is that no we obviously did not know Hitlers final goals, he didnt say he'd try and conquer al of europe just the stuff Germany lost after ww1. plus he never mentioned his evil goals, like killing, torture and genocide.
the level? of ... By: iplz. on 26 May 12, 09:24:40 the level? of immigrant has gone down hill
not all ... By: Ioganstone. on 26 May 12, 08:30:15 not all compensators are criminals, but all criminals are compensating. Is this too hard for you? those examples arent used for? crime, but hoodies are. SCIENCE doesn't hyperbole your way out by the way, neither does "fucking". Guess what, you're a bitch, and this convo just ended since I said that according to you! Can't deal with the b word on the intertubes hahahahah
So im lying, a ... By: Bitte0rca. on 26 May 12, 07:39:27 So im lying, a criminal, or I'm the exception that proves the rule. Let's consider other exceptions that prove said rule. Eskimos? There's plenty more but I don't care to think about this much longer. I can bet with a great deal of certainty there were people that made the same argument as you about the following: tattoos, bell bottoms, rock music, rap music, bandanas, SCIENCE, baggy pants, basically anything that? involves individuality. The fucking criminals!
I haven't kept ... By: Scribemo. on 26 May 12, 06:39:24 I haven't kept abreast on this issue (I've been out of the country), and I'm looking into it now.
Do you mean to say that RAMP scientists are independent? They're funded by the Albertan government and corporate interests, they're in no way independent. They've been criticized by the scientific community, even federal scientists.
The information I'm reading doesn't support your claim. Can you send? some sources my way?
Cool, thanks for ... By: Scribemo. on 26 May 12, 06:21:35 Cool, thanks for the clarification.
I know oil has done a lot for the Canadian economy (lots of? money coming out of Alberta at the moment). Coupled with a low population, the West is producing a lot of currency for the economy per-capita.
And all that stuff ... By: Scribemo. on 26 May 12, 05:46:55 And all that stuff about war, wasn't that exactly what all of his speeches were about? About going to war with neighbors and claiming German supremacy? in the region? About becoming first in terms of its war-machine? Massive mobilization of the entire economy for war?
That's what they said they were going to do, that's what they did.
Hitler did, if you ... By: Scribemo. on 26 May 12, 05:37:39 Hitler did, if you deny that, you deny his "Mein Kempf" and, yes, the part? of his speeches where he said it. If you or I heard that shit, we'd hit the high-road.
The Nazis said they were gonna do bad shit, and they did. The communists said they weren't going to do bad shit, and they did.
The problem wasn't with the ideology, per se, it had to do with the fact that they instituted it in a totalitarian fashion.
Any social theory can be used for totalitarianism.Nazism only leads to it, though.
I've worn hoodies ... By: Ioganstone. on 26 May 12, 04:14:48 I've worn hoodies and find them to get in my eyes and remove peripheral vision, as well as feel like an outsider. Same reasons apply to wearing sunglasses indoors. Also they dont cover my forehead like a hat would for warmth and are made of light materials usually. You're an exception or lying to save face for all those compensating to feel? cool by wearing them. Also criminals are these types of people.
You're a kettle ... By: Ioganstone. on 26 May 12, 04:02:28 You're a kettle without a handle on reality. You dont see the factors of items which affect legal issues. You backtracked the convo and are giving up, also calling clothing identifying "racist." xD?
I for real never ... By: Bitte0rca. on 26 May 12, 03:53:50 I for real never suspected people thought I was a threat cause I was wearing my hood up, and I'm not going to stop doing so because some people? are scared or pissed or what have you. It's comfortable, and it keeps my head warm.
lol. I'm a black ... By: Bitte0rca. on 26 May 12, 03:47:30 lol. I'm a black pot who is trying to inform a kettle who thinks he's less black than another black kettle, that he is just as black as the previously mentioned kettle. The only reason I'm not a kettle too is because? I came into this argument as a neutral third party. It seems I'm more kettle than I was when I started, though. I'm becoming more kettle by the minute. And now kettle doesn't even sound like a real word cause I've said it so many times.
I'd say you're a ... By: Ioganstone. on 26 May 12, 03:37:59 I'd say you're a black frying pan calling a gray pot calling a? kettle black.
Some town watchman ... By: Ioganstone. on 26 May 12, 03:35:37 Some town watchman might and if he comes near you don't start beating him because then I'd be fine with his self defense. Also, i bet you wear them with the hood down whereas perhaps Martin had his hood actually on and perhaps it wasn't cold either.? Also, you dont ask "why does the book dress that way" as much as a person does. The clothes people wear are much more symbolic with other people who dress that way than pictures on a book are with other books. Clothes can be changed, unlike race.
I don't own a hat, ... By: Bitte0rca. on 26 May 12, 03:21:42 I don't own a hat, but I have hella hoodies. Should I not wear them cause some people think its evil? This argument is like arguing about judging someone based on the color of their skin, but way more dumb. I'm taking the side of "don't judge a book by its cover," you are taking the side of "the cover says a lot about the book." Both are good arguments, but the cover of a book says a lot more about a? book than an article of clothing does a person.
So you'll explain ... By: Ioganstone. on 26 May 12, 03:07:24 So you'll explain away those who wear hoodies as shy but demonize other people's interpretations. Is there evidence of all hoody wearers being shy and cold? hoodies are the most? socially acceptable wear that make you near anonymous, who would exploit that? criminals and douchebags.. same who wear sunglasses indoors. Honestly, someone wearing a hoody at 7pm on the street is the same as someone wearing a hat to keep warm? At least you'll see your view isn't 100% right
Illegal? immigrant. ... By: adamxsquared. on 26 May 12, 02:59:48 Illegal? immigrant... hmmm, but we are the ones that are making the laws that label them as illegal. If they could be here legally they probably would. It has become extremely difficult to imigrate to the US. Much more difficult than years ago.
Internet pioneer Jaron Lanier argues that free technologies like Facebook come with a hidden and heavy cost -- the livelihoods of their consumers.
To learn more visit our special "Humanizing Technology" series: http://bigthink.com/ series/humanizing-te chnology
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Elizabeth Rodd and Jonathan Fowler
HAHAHAHA........... ... By: 870160544. on 27 May 12, 06:45:50 HAHAHAHA................a more trackable system? YAY.......horrible cia trying to change the way we live..
this guy is stupid ... By: MrTodsengel. on 27 May 12, 00:58:41 this guy is stupid and? I disagree with what he says
Is it just me, or ... By: PlanetAgnostic. on 26 May 12, 22:18:00 Is it just me, or is this guy? being voiced by Tommy Chong?
That's a very ... By: yourusernamehere2. on 26 May 12, 17:07:51 That's a very optimistic statement! I hope? you're right :)
thats brilliant. a ... By: 5oodings. on 26 May 12, 15:17:56 thats brilliant. a technological society could progress? beyond the need for stressful jobs and monetary problems; we could prosper as a species. shame its gonna take so long for people to realise
I think we all know ... By: manderpino. on 26 May 12, 15:14:12 I think we all know there's nothing free. I believe a lot of the educated people produced in our society do not go out and discover cures,make enough break through technology, or create cheaper medical supplies. They are just happy to work as a scientists,engineesr,architects ect. for a corporation and? lack a drive to solve problems of society.
Technology leads ... By: wpk5009. on 26 May 12, 12:51:40 Technology leads to? socialism, it's as simple as that. Capitalism's endgame is the need for socialism. The solution is not to bitch about how jobs are being taken away, but to shift the focus of the population to other issues that were pushed aside before. With technology taking care of the problems we've worked hard at for generations, we will be free to make our humanity, nature and science our main issues. We just find ourselves at an awkward stage between past and future societal archetypes.
fuck? capitalism By: dlearentil. on 26 May 12, 09:23:11 fuck? capitalism
And smarter than? ... By: cmori001. on 26 May 12, 09:13:13 And smarter than? you. Moron.
Face book sucks ... By: woofalot13. on 26 May 12, 08:37:17 Face book sucks cocks in hell it was well? over valued any idiot could see that .
So far I've not ... By: 32DereenigneEsrever. on 26 May 12, 08:27:39 So far I've not seen tech shrink the economy? nor our standard of living. In capitalism, which Jaron said he'd like preserved, the best ideas can win; If Lanier's ideas are any good, if facebook (or a new competitor that used his ideas) really would be better off than facebook is now, then he or someone he finds with the social skills, would convince enough people to invest in the better? idea.
Rite? on brotherr! By: alipants429. on 26 May 12, 04:43:39 Rite? on brotherr!
Lol yeah. When he ... By: EclecticSceptic. on 26 May 12, 03:14:37 Lol yeah. When he said that I? thought 'I'd rather not!'.
Why should I? care ... By: EclecticSceptic. on 26 May 12, 03:14:14 Why should I? care if Facebook's investor get a better return?
and smoking hella ... By: Capnvowles. on 26 May 12, 00:04:00 and smoking hella bud?
spinning the money ... By: imasciencegeek. on 25 May 12, 23:16:59 spinning the money in circles. that's our answer to all economic problems. just shop more. the sad thing is our economy is probably a gigantic composite lie that money and resources are? being continually outsorced to the point that they are less than worthless.
I don't agree. ... By: dirtylostchild. on 25 May 12, 21:05:10 I don't agree. Let's "monetize" Facebook, so we can boost the economy?! Facebook has nothing to do with the economy, stick? with computer science, or take a economics course. If you did not notice, while Facebook's shares soared when they had their initial public offering, it did nothing to the stocks, the stocks actually went down because of European uncertainty. I get enough advertisements in my life, the last place I need them is where I finally feel like I own something, my "Wall."
So,? MySpace ... By: IIEII. on 25 May 12, 17:03:45 So,? MySpace should've fallen
before i could? have a glimpse
of it?! World is full of tragedy!
"You only use an ... By: DanOC1991. on 25 May 12, 16:27:42 "You only use an apostrophe in it's when it used to? mean "it is"."
You probably should have proof read this sentence. Now you've created a whole load of hilarious irony.
There are artists ... By: billiem07. on 25 May 12, 10:00:11 There are artists already using Facebook to promote their work and couple this will online stores like Etsy to sell those promoted pieces.?
Maybe we shouldn't ... By: RalphInRalphWorld. on 25 May 12, 07:01:23 Maybe we shouldn't try? to preserve capitalism. Maybe Marx's predictions are starting to become reality. I wouldn't be opposed to Marxist Socialism.
I don't? mind it. By: Velociraptormusic. on 25 May 12, 06:25:25 I don't? mind it.
MySpace fell ... By: Troopster1232. on 25 May 12, 05:22:36 MySpace fell because of Facebook. Facebook would only fall if something better comes out. (Possibly Google+)
It is not going down for a long time I assure you.?
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Big Think hit the streets (the intersection of Wall & Broad, NYC) during the AM rush hour this Friday, May 18th with a guerilla theater piece for Facebook IPO day. It's a funny, poignant clash between worldviews on the cultural and economic implications of the rise of the social web.
what just happened?? By: XayV03. on 26 May 12, 20:12:28 what just happened??
you are SUPPOSED to ... By: LCDesigns1989. on 26 May 12, 10:50:44 you are SUPPOSED to understand both points ! if you don't or cant even open up to the idea? that you need to embrace what's around you for your cause for your own growth.
This? was the ... By: GrandRedTheGreen. on 26 May 12, 07:41:58 This? was the stupidest girl ever to come on BigThink. Please don't.
Thanks BigStupid!? By: InterQuarter. on 26 May 12, 05:58:55 Thanks BigStupid!?
What's the point?
i ... By: pollograssopollo. on 26 May 12, 05:53:33 What's the point?
i mean, ok, you don't have to be the richest or most powerful person on earth to be influential. is this the? underlying idea?
i doubt a normal person could change the mind of many people around him/her just making some kind of "monsters". there is just something wrong.
did i misunderstood it?
I enjoyed it! Thank ... By: Maestroxxx1. on 25 May 12, 20:58:48 I enjoyed it! Thank you for the TEACHING and ENTERTAINING me. The rest of you need to grow up...not every intellectual needs to be a soft voice sitting with a white background. You people go for the aesthetics of intellectualism rather than the substance...this video had a? great message!! stop being a bunch of psuedo-intellects and learn how to learn...
From the ... By: caroou92. on 25 May 12, 20:40:32 From the description: "It's a funny, poignant clash between worldviews on the cultural and economic implications of the rise of the social web."
It's not taking either side, it's? showing them. And it's brilliant.
This? video has ... By: SpankinMusic. on 23 May 12, 03:45:23 This? video has value in the eyes of those interested.
what a strange ... By: nistyboy32. on 22 May 12, 18:30:49 what a strange video?
I think the point ... By: turkurdurrrg. on 22 May 12, 14:54:16 I think the point of this video? is that you can't measure your value as a human being on the number of likes you get on Facebook.
The woman was trying to make this point, but when she realised she did have a high cloud score she ditched her original values - showing her to be just as shallow as the man.
Social media has created a ranking system that causes people to confuse fame and celebrity status with contribution to the advancement of the human race, and actual worth.
Watch the whole ... By: Chriskeaten. on 22 May 12, 07:05:16 Watch the whole thing before you dislike. Trust? me.
Don't know what ... By: rorywest. on 21 May 12, 09:29:38 Don't know what everyone else is? talking about, I liked it.
The stereo? signal ... By: BenShTurner. on 21 May 12, 08:08:37 The stereo? signal is reversed.
So she hats ... By: matthewjsharpe. on 20 May 12, 21:38:12 So she hats Facebook but she has a Klout score of 78 - that makes no sense - that's like someone being anti drugs who tokes up all weekend? long.
be video. would ... By: Dribbles88. on 20 May 12, 18:57:39 be video. would like see more actually, would? like to see some strangers get involved actually that would be a nice touch.
I didn't like this ... By: davidthecook. on 20 May 12, 13:52:56 I didn't like this story, but? had to thumbs up for the effort, I stayed through it till the end waiting for the point.
*snore* checks ... By: pringleprangle. on 20 May 12, 08:54:52 *snore* checks facebook?
no one? gives a ... By: xfiveonefour. on 20 May 12, 07:09:59 no one? gives a fuck.
please go home...? By: AaandrRL. on 20 May 12, 06:19:38 please go home...?
Even Michio Kaku ... By: kinito1. on 20 May 12, 00:13:03 Even Michio Kaku facepalmed when he saw? this.
"real"? vs "cyber" ... By: cecinestpasunename. on 19 May 12, 23:37:09 "real"? vs "cyber" ... um
i don't like? this By: andrewtenorio. on 19 May 12, 23:16:45 i don't like? this
Basically, a ... By: xXvolhvXx. on 19 May 12, 20:39:29 Basically, a quarrel between a technophobe and a technophile.?
I'll be the first ... By: H4L33T. on 19 May 12, 20:09:32 I'll be the first to admit, I was initially prejudiced against this video since it isn't in the usual "white background,? famous thinker" format.
I pushed through, hopeful of a quality, intellectually stimulating video.
This was not a quality, intellectually stimulating video.
It's VERY unclear what the actual point of this video is, The two actors actually argue and get semi-confused at one point...
Skip on this video if you haven't watched it.
The journalist and author believes that the extent to which technology benefits humanity is up to us, its users.
To learn more visit our special "Humanizing Technology" series: http://bigthink.com/ series/humanizing-te chnology
This man didn't ... By: joshbmorrow. on 25 May 12, 21:33:22 This man didn't really state a single novel idea... I think these concepts are? widely understood, and taken as a standard.
Also, he doesn't know what the word 'agnostic' means.
fuck you, facebook ... By: bradsolid. on 24 May 12, 21:35:51 fuck you, facebook and all his? users.
"That being said, ... By: AMilitantAgnostic. on 23 May 12, 18:40:02 "That being said, don't you think it's extremely arrogant for agnostics to believe there is no higher form of life. There is no possibility of an entity larger than yourself?"
"Google - "Huxley's definition of agnosticism" You seem to have a fundamental misunderstanding of what the word agnosticism means,? it may interest you.
Technology is man- ... By: DickLodge68. on 23 May 12, 18:10:06 Technology is man-made....religion is man-made as well, trying to figure out the creation and meaning of life. That being said, don't? you think it's extremely arrogant for agnostics to believe there is no higher form of life. There is no possibility of an entity larger than yourself? Let's agree on the Big Bang theory. How did all the matter come into existence? Creation? maybe? Shocking!
I encourage ... By: lovegrows2012. on 23 May 12, 16:49:05 I encourage everyone to watch a documentary titled "One Third Of The Holocaust",? which debunks and exposes holocaust myths and lies.
(You can find it here on YouTube.)
I did not create the film, nor do I know the person who did. I'm promoting the documentary because it helped change my worldview.
We all need to do our part to spread the truth about the holocaust.
Take care.
That's a very ... By: SchattenjagerX. on 23 May 12, 13:30:51 That's a very optimistic view, the main obsticle is something that's also very important to maintain.
Facebook needs to stay a social platform for it to survive. If it starts becoming a primarily health orientated system for instance or a combination of things other than a social platform then people will stop using it. So one could make a separate site for sharing health information and others? for other human sharing but then it won't be popular enough to work because it's not as social as FB.
1) They tend to ... By: leconfidant. on 23 May 12, 04:59:07 1) They tend to hold Popper's falsification process as the only standard of truth. I just explained why it's not and you should concede you have no response or make one.
2) New atheists have distinguished themselves as a group by being rude? and abrasive. Plenty of exceptions, I know, but they've made a name for themselves and it'll take a while for them to shake it off.
Creationism?
Following the Lynn Margulis model puts me ahead of most new atheists who don't know her name.
But you had just ... By: honorific88. on 23 May 12, 04:38:28 But you had just said; "Anything which isn't testable tends to provoke anger and contempt." In the? reply this message follows, you broke down what is and isn't falsifiable. You contradicted yourself.
Also; I'm sure you've heard of the creation museum and creation science. If you'd like to see religion pretending to be science, look no further.
Falsifiability is ... By: leconfidant. on 22 May 12, 08:03:07 Falsifiability is an excellent benchmark for certain parts of the scientific process.
It's a bit crap for poliitics and history, as it's a clumsy way of handling values.
It's superficial in the arts. Nobody wrote Hamlet by testing hypotheses.
And how do you falsify maths or logic?
With limits in so many areas, it's a strange way to judge religion unless that religion claims to be actual science.
Most religion isn't? pretending to be science, but if it is, yes... falsification.
I didn't say I ... By: AMilitantAgnostic. on 22 May 12, 03:22:33 I didn't say I believe my futile attempts to bring meaning to the universe. If I did, I wouldn't be an agnostic. Nevertheless I let my mind wander in and out of potential solutions, sadly knowing, I'll never know.
If I had to pick one now simulisim, if that's true, quantum mechanics is us discovering our existence has nothing to do with reality.? If that's true however, we are faced with a God that has mislead and lied to us.
...and the wine kicks in and... I don't know sounds fine.
Whats wrong with ... By: AMilitantAgnostic. on 22 May 12, 03:21:00 Whats wrong with agnostic?? If you simply Use Huxley's definition and forget the Atheist propaganda, Agnosticism is a very strong philosophy.
i thought people go ... By: AppleOrPc. on 22 May 12, 03:04:26 i thought people go to facebook to play? farmville
So we are closer ... By: AMilitantAgnostic. on 22 May 12, 01:29:50 So we are closer than? you think - but agnostics may be even more strict than you are.
And here you thought we were ignorant cowardly fence sitters!
Interesting thing ... By: AMilitantAgnostic. on 22 May 12, 01:26:28 Interesting thing about Genesis that most Christians don't understand. In the trinity there? are 3 offices or manifestations. The manifestation of God that's doing the creating? Second manifestation of the God Head, the office of "the Christ" aka Jesus.
So if some guy (God) wanted to make a universe, He wouldn't have to actually enter that universe Himself. He WOULD have to DL information and personality into a physical being capable of existing in that universe. What about using His own?
Well agnostics do ... By: AMilitantAgnostic. on 22 May 12, 01:11:09 Well agnostics do not out right dismiss the potential for a 3rd party influence on the existence of the universe or life. While we say that, we also add that even if there is such a 3rd party, man is incapable of knowing that 3rd party.
"Humans may one day evolve, escape this? universe and create life elsewhere" Do they have to escape this universe? Why not just build a new universe inside this one? Depends on what you call a supernatural being. See next post...
Sometimes folks ... By: Teckniphobia. on 21 May 12, 16:30:09 Sometimes folks like to believe that there's somebody out there looking out for them. And that's fine. It's just when we get to the point where those folks think their somebody holds sway over the lives of others is where problems arise.
But that has little if anything to do with this video, does it? The video is about how the internet connects people, and how it can better? connect people. But the comments here seem to have keyed on a single word and started a vapid debate on religion.
Ah you mean ... By: honorific88. on 21 May 12, 16:26:53 Ah you mean falsifiability, you're saying that anything that cannot be empirically tested is a moot point or should be discouraged. I can go along with that.
However; I don't concur with the notion that it should provoke anger... Contempt, but not anger. I still think that people have it in them to learn? better. They just need to have their hand held as they grow out of the silly notion of religion. Anger would only make them feel victimized (as it already has).
agnostic = don't ... By: Tethloach1. on 21 May 12, 15:10:40 agnostic = don't care or too ignorant to make up my mind or not safe(in America) 80% Christians. all three? are fine definitions, atheism- I don't choose my beliefs the sky is blue I can't choose to believe it's red, I can't choose what i believe now agnostics and theist they can? WTF
Faith.... The idea ... By: qwacker20. on 21 May 12, 07:03:24 Faith.... The idea is simple, easy and gives a fuzzy warm feeling to the weak minded who need to lean on a supernatural being to give them hope that they have something to live up to. It should stay that way and those should believe as they should without worry of anothers thoughts? and opinions. There for the people who've believed and will always believe should tend to their own positions without interruption or interrupting another's peace.
Re #2 Tell? that to ... By: leconfidant. on 21 May 12, 06:56:02 Re #2 Tell? that to the Sam Harris fans.
Re #3 The central distinction of new atheist is that while atheists traditionally disbelieved in god for a range of reasons, new atheists disbelieve in anything which isn't science (e.g., romantic love = genetic survival etc). Anything which isn't testable tends to provoke anger and contempt.
@AnonyAnimal I ... By: americancheeze1. on 21 May 12, 04:18:45 @AnonyAnimal I agree. It's like saying "Technology Doesn't Know". That's nonsensical.?
Here are my ... By: myassin2009. on 21 May 12, 04:02:36 Here are my questions:
1.) Does conciousness deteriotate after death? ?
That is correct. ... By: myassin2009. on 21 May 12, 03:58:48 That is correct. There has never been any viable scientific evidence to support the existence of a diety. But maybe just maybe we are looking in the wrong place. Maybe science shouldn't be used as the platroom to weigh that proposition. The fundamentalism of religion is based on faith? and hope, not on concrete evidence.
not necessarily, as ... By: TheFarmerboyproducti. on 21 May 12, 02:24:14 not necessarily, as defined by the websters dictionary Agnosticism is, "a person who holds the view that any ultimate reality? (as God) is unknown and prob. unknowable; broadly". to me, Agnosticism is taking faith that you DONT know, which seperates it from Atheism. :P
#1 is good, #2/3 ... By: honorific88. on 21 May 12, 01:07:57 #1 is good, #2/3 and your end quote is presumptuous though. I hardly think statistics? could replace a persons morality.
However; Anything could replace religion and it would be still be a step forward.
Filmmaker and futurist Jason Silva explains his belief in the self-reinforcing power of optimism.
To learn more visit our special "Humanizing Technology" series: http://bigthink.com/ series/humanizing-te chnology
Directed / Produced by
Elizabeth Rodd and Jonathan Fowler
I encourage ... By: lovegrows2012. on 23 May 12, 16:50:43 I encourage everyone to watch a documentary? titled "One Third Of The Holocaust", which debunks and exposes holocaust myths and lies.
(You can find it here on YouTube.)
I did not create the film, nor do I know the person who did. I'm promoting the documentary because it helped change my worldview.
We all need to do our part to spread the truth about the holocaust.
Take care.
Umm... I'm saying ... By: TheWtfffffffffffffff. on 23 May 12, 05:43:38 Umm... I'm saying that the thinking that "I'm going to work hard, I'm going to do better and better and hence better things will happen to me" is wrong. It is not? realistic. There are more people in this world who work very hard all their lives and barely make any progress. The most successful people are either lucky or worked out the negative consequences, not those who blind-sighted every negative consequence and moved on like positive-thinking gurus want to make you believe.
The part where the ... By: JakeJohnRogers. on 22 May 12, 06:05:08 The part where the people don't work hard and don't do better and better. Surely you have or are going to school, and realise that majority of people are lazy and? don't want to work...ever. And I mean, you quite awfully contradict yourself, the mental basis behind working hard and doing better and better has always been positive thinking.
You're saying it's ... By: TheWtfffffffffffffff. on 22 May 12, 00:40:46 You're saying it's silly because it didn't work out. I don't see which part of "I'm going to work hard, I'm going to do better and better and I'm going to get a raise" is not endorsed by positive thinking. It highly stresses belief in yourself and with that belief, it seems logical to purchase with your future money. I'm sure it worked out for a few, so perhaps it was optimism for them and silly for the rest? That's cherry picking fallacy? sir. You think too positively about positive thinking.
I live to ... By: whereismymind1992. on 21 May 12, 11:21:05 I live to experience things, good and bad. I feel as though I am somewhat half complete or shallow if I choose? only to look at the positive things and not feel the things that make me sad. I don't understand why people are so afraid of the negative, it's only natural.
First off, wtf is ... By: noseamamonputo. on 21 May 12, 07:41:41 First off, wtf is this joker talking about? Secondly, rule number? one..u dont talk about fight club?
I'm not talking ... By: DepthCharg3. on 20 May 12, 23:23:13 I'm not talking about the guy in the video in? any way
There's a ... By: JakeJohnRogers. on 20 May 12, 22:31:42 There's a difference between optimism and acting? silly. If people bought houses based on that they thought they were getting promotions that is being silly, not positive thinking/optimism.
Jason Silva is ... By: verdantforce86. on 20 May 12, 15:12:07 Jason Silva is awesome! I met him a few weeks ago at Yuri's Night NYC and he's the? nicest guy willing to talk to ANY eager young futurist!!
An opinion? we both ... By: loahnuh. on 20 May 12, 05:50:27 An opinion? we both share, thank you sir.
The guy in? the ... By: lambovsatan225. on 20 May 12, 04:49:12 The guy in? the video?.
(cont. #2) what ... By: TheWtfffffffffffffff. on 19 May 12, 23:55:34 (cont. #2) what they are going to get, eventually? making everyone unhappy.
The recent recession was a result of positive thinking. The identified cause was that people spent what they didn't have but what they expected to have. Low income workers who were positive that they would only get raise bought expensive houses and cars. Result - a big fucking slap from reality.
Realistic thinking is the only way to go in any society in my opinion.
(cont #1) going to ... By: TheWtfffffffffffffff. on 19 May 12, 23:51:30 (cont #1) going to happen? They will not take appropriate actions to remedy any failure at all and fail in their job of risk management. This is the part where positive thinking is shit.
As to why it is derogatory, positive thinking will work in societies that are in conflict or huge problems for obvious reasons - people will still? have something to live for and hence will work in those scenarios too. However, when you bring it to progressive society, everyone will expect more than (cont. #2)
The first problem ... By: TheWtfffffffffffffff. on 19 May 12, 23:45:03 The first problem of course? is denial: at any state, out of a vast array of things that could happen, expect things that are personally beneficial to happen - this is what positive thinking can be brought down to. Don't get me wrong, negative thinking is equally illogical.
Consider a person whose medical condition is getting worse. They might be into thinking only negative things happen to them - this is not true. However, what if risk-management people think only positive things are (cont. #1)
who?? By: DepthCharg3. on 19 May 12, 20:40:08 who??
I REALLY? LIKE ... By: LynnColorado. on 19 May 12, 16:35:09 I REALLY? LIKE JASON.
Well thanks for ... By: LewisHNL. on 19 May 12, 11:19:41 Well thanks for pointing that out (I would never have noticed it was a top comment otherwise). No, it is not a troll. I exaggerated massively in my example, but I wasn't trolling, I was explaining how the video was right (because obviously most people disagree with the famous figure in the video all the time, well thats how it seems!), the truth is that optimism has no connection to "cockiness", people are full of themselves because they have some other cause? or are naturally like that!
@GARETHARLO But ... By: TheLastModernist. on 19 May 12, 09:38:17 @GARETHARLO But surely that's a contradiction? If you accept that there's? no free will, how can we change our experiences or choose them?
Holy flying monkey ... By: loahnuh. on 19 May 12, 08:37:00 Holy flying monkey crap, I actually got a supportive reply on Youtube!? I agree that success is a relative thing. I consider myself a success for proving you don't need to go to college to have a comfortable life flying solo, in spite of the recession even. I do have a concern about you calling positive thinking "derogatory to progress,". Could you elaborate on what you mean by that?
Interesting and ... By: GARETHARLO. on 19 May 12, 07:43:12 Interesting and although I would agree, I think that we do have a certain amount of choice even if the source of that choice is? ultimately unknowable to us. I accept that our sense of self and of free will are an illusion but we still have the ability to use that illusion as a feedback loop in order to change our experiences which ultimately equates to a choice.
@Mike Nico I'm sure ... By: TheLastModernist. on 19 May 12, 06:19:17 @Mike Nico I'm sure if you try really hard you can throw? in some more new-age, mumbo jumbo, bullshit for our entertainment.
He's immersed in ... By: TheLastModernist. on 19 May 12, 06:14:44 He's immersed in the? illusion that we have choices in life. Every human event, act and decision is the inevitable consequence of the action prior to it. We are merely playing out what was started at the Big Bang.
Well, now that you ... By: lambovsatan225. on 19 May 12, 06:12:51 Well, now that you mention it, he does look like? he's kind of a douche.
Awesome!
I deal ... By: Mike Nico. on 19 May 12, 01:53:01 Awesome!
I deal with this thought on a? regular basis, and I have a friend who has a near mastery of the "co-authorship". I love the synergy of some of the moments we share, but my favorite is when the "Wild Card" (Chaos, Probability) throw off the preposed path and...
Exactly, even if ... By: TheWtfffffffffffffff. on 19 May 12, 01:41:09 Exactly, even if the bullshit the guy in the video is talking about works, and if everyone starts to follow that thinking, no wonder a lot of those who have that thinking might be successful. But the obvious part is that most of them won't because success is fucking relative. In Sudan, for most people? getting to eat once every two days is success, in America that is shit for most people. What this guy says is good for average people to feel content. This is derogatory to progress.
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Dr. Michio Kaku addresses this question: What is the most dangerous technology?
Directed / Produced by
Jonathan Fowler and Elizabeth Rodd
If I knew these ... By: adcashmo. on 26 May 12, 21:43:27 If I knew these kinds of things I would keep them to myself :)?
Michio Kaku needs ... By: thojca. on 26 May 12, 17:45:54 Michio Kaku needs his? own youtube channel :D
if neil deGrasse ... By: RobustFilms1. on 26 May 12, 17:23:16 if neil deGrasse Tyson and Michio kaku fought for the death? the universe would explode
Technically he gave ... By: imsofly288. on 26 May 12, 14:01:13 Technically he gave us three ways to extract Uranium-235 from Uranium-238, and Uranium-235 is the main ingredient in? making an atomic bomb.
If Michio Kaku lead ... By: potenkin456. on 26 May 12, 01:54:55 If Michio Kaku lead the world politic then it would be called Absolutly? fuc*ing Logic Utopia.
Oh my goodness... ... By: ladrifter764. on 26 May 12, 00:32:32 Oh my goodness... Thank you for writing? that.
No, he just taught ... By: ZetaXeno. on 25 May 12, 21:51:25 No, he just taught us three, 3 different ways to create? a nuclear bomb.
This guy is a ... By: Simpsonwannabe. on 25 May 12, 20:12:57 This guy is a fucking? legend!
Did he? just teach ... By: pinche1994. on 25 May 12, 19:09:56 Did he? just teach us how to make a (nuclear) bomb?
favorite? human ... By: saro87. on 25 May 12, 08:49:17 favorite? human being
And God said, "Adam ... By: luchis117. on 25 May 12, 04:47:29 And God said, "Adam sucked, so I'm gonna make a guy so fan-fucking-tastic that the effect of hearing him talk will give your brain more ecstasy than snorting 500? lines of cocaine whilst riding a unicorn naked during summertime in Rio de Janeiro." And so became Michio Kaku.
anti matter bomb!? By: KoolioJosh. on 24 May 12, 19:08:43 anti matter bomb!?
He explains ... By: KaaIeb. on 24 May 12, 08:11:04 He explains everything so simply, I? love it.
Proof?? By: SlyBeGone. on 24 May 12, 06:41:45 Proof??
IRAN has nukes, ... By: AlvinMalaca. on 24 May 12, 02:10:59 IRAN has nukes, there will be war sometime soon, oh god :/ the? end is coming...
We should make an ... By: Chicken471Bologna. on 23 May 12, 18:05:44 We should make an AIDS nuke.?
TL;DR:? The plot of ... By: mikemip2005. on 23 May 12, 17:39:53 TL;DR:? The plot of Rainbow's End
Actually yes, it's ... By: Quartrez. on 23 May 12, 15:40:51 Actually yes, it's a very good analogy. You shouldn't just IGNORE your own problems just because somewhere else they have bigger problems. Might as well stop working to pay our houses, since people in Africa are dying! THAT'S what makes no sense.
And whether or not they have something to complain about, it doesn't matter. You don't need? to be opressed to be outspoken. All you need is a tendency to not shut your mouth and speak loudly.
that was an awful ... By: gertelberth. on 23 May 12, 15:02:57 that was an awful analogy. makes no sense in comparison. america has minimal problems compared? to the 3rd world countries that have been fucked by the U.S and other superpowers.
You are one? of our ... By: vijayvang916. on 23 May 12, 07:34:34 You are one? of our Greatest Genius....
I tink people like ... By: DingoBingoCAKE. on 22 May 12, 20:51:49 I tink people like you are just talking bullshit, if you think the forest and hunting is so good why don't you fucking go? to te forest and hunt and live!?
Kaku? 2012! By: The137thJackal. on 22 May 12, 20:48:21 Kaku? 2012!
sorry? for some of ... By: DoctorAnder. on 22 May 12, 16:32:13 sorry? for some of the improper grammar
The infantile urges ... By: DoctorAnder. on 22 May 12, 16:31:16 The infantile urges of "MORE MORE MORE!" is all the human race is capable of. How about Learn 'MORE MORE MORE!". Enough of the baby-gasms of me me me. Even in the first book that survived thoughout times forgotten over all tens of thousands of years, the bible, we can see discernations of pre-modern humans stating put the childish concerns away but live everyday anew.? today I see childish addictive blame tantrums of any creed of human in any class of people in any country. poor poor babies!
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Democracy, says Bruce Bueno de Mesquita, is the worst form of government from the leader's perspective.
Directed / Produced by
Elizabeth Rodd and Jonathan Fowler
de Mequita's latest book is "The Dictator's Handbook: Why Bad Behavior is Almost Always Good Politics" (http://goo.gl/tDEIz )
Yeah ... 'democrats ... By: EclecticSceptic. on 26 May 12, 03:19:45 Yeah ... 'democrats' don't have to bribe the population, they just need the support of large? corporations. What world does this guy live in?
not all republic's ... By: TheCountess666. on 24 May 12, 22:35:20 not all republic's are democracies and not all democratises are republics.
but the American republic is a democracy. that's just a fact.
the people vote for their leaders, so its a democracy. the fudge factor of the electoral collage? doesn't change that.
France btw is also a republic.
Spin it however way ... By: 133j0hn. on 24 May 12, 21:56:30 Spin it however way you like, but a republic =/=? democracy.
If you were an active voter you would know that. As exampled by the 2012 primaries/caucuses, Mitt Romney supposedly "won" the primaries by popular vote. But through recent state caucuses, Ron Paul has won many more delegates than he was allotted earlier this year in the "primaries".
And an example of democracy = France. Socialist president, Hollande, recently won the election by majority vote (51.9% over Sarkozy's 48.1%).
You make a good ... By: BlueRonin44. on 24 May 12, 15:18:58 You make a good point. However, the US has 3 branches of government that provide checks and balances. To continue with this metaphor, you have the Executive Branch which can veto what is proposed for dinner, and then you have the Judicial to make sure whether or not eating? parts of the voting population should be legal or not.
Further, the sheep can elect a sheepdog to represent them.
and a republic is 2 ... By: TheCountess666. on 24 May 12, 11:54:25 and a republic is 2 groups of wolves and? a group of sheep each selecting a representative who? then vote on what's for dinner.
so how is that different?
a representative ... By: TheCountess666. on 24 May 12, 11:51:36 a representative democracy (republic) doesn't at all change the 51/49% balance.
and if the people vote to decide who's in charge, its a form of democracy. that's a simple fact. you? cant deny that.
it's not when it is ... By: MICROICE95. on 22 May 12, 16:43:17 it's not when it is 51% vs 49% it is when? it is 50% + 1 vote so it can be 50.0000001% vs 49.9999999%
Politics will never ... By: YoshiMario69. on 21 May 12, 23:30:31 Politics will never solve shit, it's all about self interest. They're a business and as such will spend on propaganda and rack in the goods? when they're in power.
George Washington ... By: AlphaEagle175. on 21 May 12, 22:39:00 George Washington himself is noted to have been against a two party government on the grounds that is prevents? progress and divides the nation, preventing the government from getting quality work done.
Every psychopath ... By: DracoAquarian1. on 21 May 12, 11:57:23 Every psychopath and gangster thug knows these rules instinctually. It's sad that "intellectuals" and the educational establishment blindly codify these rules and act like they're something special as though not any orangutang with a machine gun couldn't? come up with them. People are idiots. If you're a violent person, either hands-on or just passive-aggressively, do us all a favor and kill yourself first. Thanks :)
Then fucking read ... By: AnonRanGER01. on 20 May 12, 10:25:42 Then fucking read it again.
English first language = probably from a democratic country
English NOT first language =/= probably from? a non-democratic country
You don't seem to ... By: TheWtfffffffffffffff. on 19 May 12, 23:16:07 You don't seem to know how metaphors work. They can be used both to confirm and contradict. In this case, I? used a metaphor to contract your argument, not confirm it.
You realize your ... By: AnonRanGER01. on 19 May 12, 18:24:01 You realize your metaphor just confirms my argument,? don't you?
You find dinosaur? ... By: TheWtfffffffffffffff. on 18 May 12, 23:50:01 You find dinosaur? fossils - that's evidence for evolution. However, if you don't find dinosaur fossils in your backyard, doesn't mean evolution never happened.
Either you're trolling or don't understand the scientific method. Educate yourself sir.
Political parties ... By: ihateyourusernames. on 18 May 12, 20:47:23 Political parties are the problem. When you slap a 'brand' on an ideology it makes it difficult for? people to chose sides. How about region-based representation? How about leaders that actually represent the interests of the people who vote for them?
Rule? 3. Taxes.
Oh ... By: LagiNaLangAko23. on 18 May 12, 18:42:05 Rule? 3. Taxes.
Oh no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm from Brazil, ... By: MrDreadlokz. on 18 May 12, 18:27:45 I'm from Brazil, and even with a "better democracy" like they say, since here we have more then 2 options, it is still a lie!
If you believe only countries? that use english as first language are democracies I would ask, what planet you "come off"?
But English NOT ... By: AnonRanGER01. on 18 May 12, 11:18:11 But English NOT being the first language doesn't confirm the opposite.
Either way, I find it pretentious of Benny to simply claim "English isn't your first language, therefore you're not American, therefore you? probably live in a non-democratic country, therefore you can't participate in the discussion".
Pretty obvious trolling.
Majority rule? ... By: TheWtfffffffffffffff. on 18 May 12, 04:50:41 Majority rule? Welcome to the 21st century. BTW, how's life in? the 8th?
You've raised an ... By: TheWtfffffffffffffff. on 18 May 12, 01:33:01 You've raised an interesting issue here. Yes there are people who are not particularly religious but are spiritual. I think? that is the population that makes up majority of modern religions. However, they don't feel the need (or perhaps they don't have an easy way) to disassociate themselves from the evangelicals. This may be the reason that they tend to support the evangelicals when there is a contest with religious evangelicals on one side and rationalist on the other.
The census report ... By: Bitte0rca. on 18 May 12, 00:51:17 The census report doesn't take into account people who say they are catholics, but don't practice what they preach by any means. You know, like only going to church at christmas and Easter. I'm not sure about this one, but you might- is there a box for spiritual but not religious? or like, agnostic? And the evangelicals feel very strongly about anything that the bible says is wrong, so they are obligated by their god to stand up and speak out against it.?
Census report ... By: TheWtfffffffffffffff. on 18 May 12, 00:13:51 Census report proves otherwise. Also, I'm pretty sure those who? think their lives are controlled by Gods are less likely to vote.
Yes, English being ... By: TheWtfffffffffffffff. on 18 May 12, 00:05:41 Yes, English being the first language pretty much does confirm? democracy. There are scientific evidences to back that up.
Truth. Its sort of ... By: Bitte0rca. on 17 May 12, 22:21:34 Truth. Its sort of a chicken or egg scenario though. Politicians? say what will get them the most votes, and that's the sort of thing logical people hate. No easy solution, but we could start by voting against the worst of them i suppose. No one is perfect, but some people are much less perfect than others. Rational discussions in public forums are a hell of a start! Thank God for internet! ;)
Artist Jonathan Harris describes four trends that are reshaping culture in the digital age: Compression, Disposability, Curation, and Self-Promotion, and takes steps to counteract them.
To learn more visit our special "Humanizing Technology" series: http://bigthink.com/ series/humanizing-te chnology
Directed / Produced by
Jonathan Fowler and Elizabeth Rodd
I don't know what? ... By: hoarsepants. on 18 May 12, 05:23:01 I don't know what? this guy started, but his "observations" seem more than spot on.
Persay rather than ... By: Luzfy. on 17 May 12, 03:41:20 Persay rather than moving on a different level. The speed of communication on the lingual level will be most efficient when telepathy becomes accessible to the majority of humankind. If all of humanity is connected then a level? of functioning improves to move forward more or really deal with global ambitions, goals, hypothesis, etc in a more efficient manner. Sort of the individual organism being the neuron of the world in biological terms or excuse my inadequacy- router, as her said, of commu
I think what he ... By: Luzfy. on 17 May 12, 03:32:15 I think what he means by compression is the improvement in efficiency of communication. The lag of time between communication of ideas. The idea of hitting a wall is unrealistic since efficiency through a biological viewpoint as well as evolutionary viewpoint is the continuing improvement of communication. A major ingredient that allows for advancement of species, as seen with evolution of the nervous system from nerve nets to us now. There essentially isn't a? barrier just a higher plane of co
I can agree? with ... By: BillyWillis89. on 16 May 12, 15:16:30 I can agree? with you there. But let's be honest, that isn't what you started out saying.
shut the fuck up ... By: Waranle. on 16 May 12, 10:20:29 shut the fuck up faggot ass or should i say? mmmm attention whore
they could have ... By: KittenCollision. on 16 May 12, 03:43:53 they could have mic'd him better. I like? his message, I don't like the audio production value.
indeed amazing ... By: R4zyel. on 15 May 12, 22:59:32 indeed amazing ideas
and a? calm voice
You should really ... By: BillyWillis89. on 15 May 12, 22:06:36 You should really have paid better attention because you basically just validated his point.
Being "smart" has nothing to do with being a good speaker. The guy is an artist not an? entertainer or orator. He is certainly not "poorly spoken," he has a great vocabulary and provides some really amazing insights. You are childish and seem kind of superficial.
I do believe that ... By: BillyWillis89. on 15 May 12, 21:56:54 I do believe that you started bothering Kalferzu first? asshole.
He's kind of right ... By: berwwtje. on 15 May 12, 21:22:12 He's kind of right I guess, altough people often compare themselfs to other people, they don't really need a social network? for that.
This guy? is a ... By: henryjsx. on 15 May 12, 16:10:10 This guy? is a CREEPER!! for real.
I agree, self- ... By: Miguelthedominator. on 15 May 12, 15:56:27 I agree, self-promotion? sucks...
none of the " ... By: iunno12345678. on 15 May 12, 09:37:42 none of the "friends" that people have added are? actually their friends
@StillJammin ... By: ADLMDZFFR. on 15 May 12, 02:33:02 @StillJammin friends are overrated anyway. Attention whores, who needs? them. You have us. Strangers :)
I? know that feel, ... By: RookOfOnyx. on 15 May 12, 02:18:10 I? know that feel, bro.
At? least you're ... By: Tinydestiny2. on 14 May 12, 21:41:57 At? least you're still jammin.
i like to compare ... By: BitchBeTrollinHard. on 14 May 12, 04:36:10 i like to compare my internet experience to pop music, its always the same? four notes over and over, with meaningless words which will never make you stop to think. no emotion, no feeling, no memory.
Oh no! Not a 500 ... By: UberNoodleX. on 14 May 12, 03:19:50 Oh no! Not a 500 page novel! Not a 3 hour opera!? May we never have to earn our knowledge and experience again!
I have? to poop.... By: chromosome24. on 14 May 12, 02:53:43 I have? to poop....
Allow me to? put an ... By: Ayplus. on 14 May 12, 01:22:43 Allow me to? put an end to this. . .friend :). . .PSYCHE!!!
dimplomatic= ... By: Waranle. on 14 May 12, 00:38:27 dimplomatic=diplomatic*? just stop typing löl
Suck? balls boy, ... By: Waranle. on 14 May 12, 00:34:32 Suck? balls boy, suck balls :)
47 tools disliked ... By: MaiMusicMaiWai. on 13 May 12, 23:53:50 47 tools disliked this video.?
tactician* dammit!? By: NASTEfilms. on 13 May 12, 23:10:16 tactician* dammit!?
68? people do. By: NattyFaith1. on 19 May 12, 16:46:49 68? people do.
no one? cares. By: DistortedV12. on 17 May 12, 03:23:03 no one? cares.
im lost what did? ... By: otenorio56. on 17 May 12, 00:04:16 im lost what did? he talk about?
What if you snitch ... By: 195ashes. on 16 May 12, 20:37:55 What if you snitch on a? person snitching on someone who is doing something bad?
1/10? By: FourthSpell. on 15 May 12, 22:37:09 1/10?
WE NEED JOE ROGAN!? By: LFLvideos. on 15 May 12, 21:39:41 WE NEED JOE ROGAN!?
Who dislikes this? ... By: TheWtfffffffffffffff. on 14 May 12, 23:55:18 Who dislikes this? Hilary Clinton??
SNITCH!? By: bloodwolfsaga. on 14 May 12, 17:28:02 SNITCH!?
LoL I guessing you ... By: Mega16wayne. on 13 May 12, 21:31:57 LoL I guessing you were that 1? right?
thanks for? ... By: Ioganstone. on 13 May 12, 01:58:01 thanks for? reminding me...............
Indeed, to? the ... By: Ioganstone. on 13 May 12, 01:52:03 Indeed, to? the contrary
"The question is: ... By: peturpottur. on 12 May 12, 15:40:04 "The question is: are the mechanisms there to bring them into the open and to cope with them? And not to eliminate them -- because we'll never do that -- but to minimize their harmful effects."
soo minimize the harmful effects of the whistle-blowing or am i understanding him wrong?..if so thats not ethical thinking like that if the government,corporation organization? are doing something wrong and get away like that
So...the targets of ... By: niriop. on 12 May 12, 13:46:02 So...the targets of whistleblowing are guilty until proven innocent? That sets a very bad precedent.
I mean, in a sense, The Drudge Report was a "whistleblower", was taken seriously, and lives were ruined (Shirley Sherod's career was destroyed, thousands of people lost their jobs when ACORN was shut down). Just because people like Bradley Manning expose nefarious? shit that we all knew was going on anyway, doesn't give anyone who presents themselves a "martyr of truth" a free pass.
The title got cut ... By: PureDelofan. on 11 May 12, 23:24:01 The title got cut off and I thought I was going to watch a video on why we need to hug.
I like? hugs.
I subscribed thanks ... By: KittenCollision. on 11 May 12, 22:13:43 I subscribed thanks to neil degrasse tyson about? 2 weeks ago myself
What no dislikes ... By: Mega16wayne. on 11 May 12, 17:27:47 What no dislikes yet i'm so proud of you guys? (Y)
"KEEP? SNITCHING!" By: MrDreadlokz. on 11 May 12, 15:00:20 "KEEP? SNITCHING!"
nononono snitching ... By: swordangel3. on 11 May 12, 13:48:04 nononono snitching is needed in the goverment in normal life you harm the trust of the people around you.?
I? wish I was this ... By: JGSagain. on 11 May 12, 11:29:24 I? wish I was this eloquent :(
We need to set up a ... By: Typho0n86. on 11 May 12, 10:48:35 We need to set up a public not gorvermnet safty force to help these? people!! Power of the People!
need more ... By: Fly2Azeroth. on 11 May 12, 08:45:55 need more whistleblowers in? the justice system
Once saw a guy ... By: loahnuh. on 11 May 12, 08:25:30 Once saw a guy wearing a patch that said "Snitches get Stitches." Never wanted to send someone to the hospital so badly before. Drop the street/playground mentality already. We are taught from an early age, by peers, not to tattle at risk of ostracization; keeping something in confidence is a virtue, when it's strictly personal. Knowing when, and how,? to voice concerns is also regarded as a virtue; particularly where group welfare is concerned, though that same risk still follows.
If you don't snitch ... By: ropisfun. on 11 May 12, 07:48:58 If you don't snitch and "betray that person's trust", then you're betraying the trust of the person who's being wronged by the person you aren't snitching on. If someone is doing something that I'd consider "snitching" on? them for, then they aren't my kind of person in the first place. In fact, if someone is doing something wrong that I'm now a witness to then they're potentially putting me in harms way with them, they're no friend of mine.
Is technology humanizing? For Peter Diamandis the answer is a resounding yes. "We're living as emperors and kings would have lived 100 years ago and we take it for granted," he tells Big Think.
To learn more visit our special "Humanizing Technology" series: http://bigthink.com/ series/humanizing-te chnology
But you can? get ... By: gtenshi. on 25 May 12, 22:23:52 But you can? get prostitutes over the internet.
We have the ... By: FDASARO. on 24 May 12, 18:48:09 We have the opportunity to live as emperors and kings, but you have to have a decent amount of money to actually take advantage of? those services
I work in a? rubber ... By: gavloft. on 21 May 12, 17:10:46 I work in a? rubber chicken factory
You insinuate? that ... By: myassin2009. on 21 May 12, 04:06:25 You insinuate? that working 8 hours a day is a bad thing. Depends on what your job is :P
aeae? By: thiagomoch. on 17 May 12, 14:30:21 aeae?
teste? By: thiagomoch. on 17 May 12, 14:30:15 teste?
kings get laid. i ... By: thericate. on 15 May 12, 09:13:40 kings get laid. i dont get laid. this video is? bs
"I? can give you ... By: whiteowl1415. on 14 May 12, 22:38:34 "I? can give you one reason to believe there is a? God and put your faith in him. HELL."
Pascal's wagder, complete falacy even if you actualy had evidence that this imaginary place exists. Its like saying Hades proves the Greek Pantheon. No Go.
Reason against a god.
All information processing from computers to the human mind works through PHSYICAL mediums. Brain cells in our case
There is NO example of intangible thought being possible
No, all you're ... By: pseudogenesis. on 14 May 12, 03:11:01 No, all you're doing is spewing things espoused in the bible, without providing any real REASON. Tens of thousands of other religions have a hell or something similar, why don't you believe in them?? See how circular your logic is?
Oh, and yes I know ... By: 101crazys. on 14 May 12, 01:48:27 Oh, and yes I know what biased means. I can give you one reason to believe there is a God? and put your faith in him. HELL.
I haven't? quoted ... By: 101crazys. on 14 May 12, 01:29:10 I haven't? quoted any scripture.
as i already ... By: zarni000. on 13 May 12, 22:49:35 as i already pointed out the topic evolved. this is from you "The people in poorer countries who have money for food are supposedly happier, not the? ones starving to death.". i was responding to that obviously.
in any case i've lost interest in further discussions.
The developed world ... By: tommyrharper57. on 13 May 12, 22:41:57 The developed world in comparison to? the world previously is the subject matter. I say this because it would be wrong to say that the whole world lives like emperors and kings in comparison to our previous lives.
Do you know what ... By: pseudogenesis. on 13 May 12, 22:13:08 Do you know what biased means? It means interpreting the data in a way that suits you. I don't KNOW there is no god, just have concluded so because THERE IS NO BLOODY REASON TO.
I'm not mad, it's pretty impossible to get mad over? the internet. I am, however, put off by the fact that all you seem to know how to do is quote scripture.
No we are not, this ... By: 101crazys. on 13 May 12, 22:02:51 No we are not, this two way argument will NEVER be over until we are all dead or one side gives in. And I never said anything about your? arguments being lacking, and no you are not thinking in an illogical way. However, you do seem mad and are extremely biased to say that there is no God. You know there is something more powerful than you and you deny it just so you feel good at the end of the day. What do you think will happen to you when you die?
Really? MY ... By: pseudogenesis. on 13 May 12, 21:55:29 Really? MY arguments are lacking? I present them in a logical, unbiased way, you do? nothing but quote scripture, and you have the nerve to call me hardheaded and illogical?
We're done here.
BTW- he is? still ... By: 101crazys. on 13 May 12, 21:53:25 BTW- he is? still your god.
Last sentence- ... By: 101crazys. on 13 May 12, 21:48:57 Last sentence- ditto.?
Nope. I can beg for ... By: pseudogenesis. on 13 May 12, 21:17:35 Nope. I can beg for forgiveness (for the unholiest of unholy actions? of being born) from an invisible sky daddy, but I don't. Would you like to know why? Evidence. No evidence. Why would your so-called benevolent, merciful god punish me for using the brain he gave me and concluding that because there is absolutely no evidence for his existence? The argument from creationism is so pointless and lacking, I don't even know why I bother.
initially yes. then ... By: zarni000. on 13 May 12, 20:57:49 initially yes. then you kept saying this is? specifically how this comparison is only in regards to the "developed" world and how the rest of the world is still facing starvation... seems you are not following the conversation.
We're talking ... By: tommyrharper57. on 13 May 12, 20:55:30 We're talking about? how people used to live, not how they currently do, for the majority of human history, and all other animals, we have been fighting starvation, you are straying off the subject.
I would also like ... By: 101crazys. on 13 May 12, 20:49:44 I would also like to point? out that even though we sin we can if we choose to ask for forgiveness and repent. This is just saying that even though we were created imperfect it's not the imperfection that will ultimately doom us. It's the unwillingness to allow god to refine us through the death of his son. Even you sir can repent and have the glory of god. God sent his son even as we relish in our sin to pay for our misdeeds.
1. Nope- his ... By: 101crazys. on 13 May 12, 20:42:14 1. Nope- his actions do reconcile with his definition (except when you warp what God is)
2. God does't punish us for being imperfect he punishes us for being non-repentant and unrighteous.
3. He doesn't NEED to be worshiped but creates us to love and because of the nature of our corruption we will be punished righteously.
4. Those who have not the ability to tell between right and wrong will not be punished. - Keep in mind? ignorance is not in that category.
nope. look up ... By: zarni000. on 13 May 12, 20:12:36 nope. look up studies. general population. and those are some of the poorest countries. as for starvation - you keep bringing that up. that happens in very few places in the world. not sure? where you get those ideas people in the rest of the world are starving anywhere outside of the developed world. go do some traveling and see how people live.
The people in ... By: tommyrharper57. on 13 May 12, 20:10:06 The people in poorer countries who have money for? food are supposedly happier, not the ones starving to death. You keep ignoring the point, literally starving to death, not lacking in potassium or something so awful as that, but starving to death so you are in excruciating pain every day of your life, is nothing compared to, "Oh no my life has no meaning" or "I have a dead end job".
http://bigthink.com/
Perhaps the depth and complexity of the human voice explains radio's unique power as a storytelling medium.
Directed / Produced by
Jonathan Fowler and Elizabeth Rodd
I listen to Jad's ... By: kimpeater1. on 25 May 12, 20:16:56 I listen to Jad's Radiolab on NPR!?
have you guys ever ... By: plasma070. on 24 May 12, 07:24:49 have you guys ever heard of text games? They're? like video games that have no sounds or pictures like a book.
mediums of ... By: stinknus. on 21 May 12, 07:39:02 mediums of communication will evolve into something else before it dies. and weirdly enough you might not agree but video games are the furthermost evolved medium. First you are hearing , The comes along Movies. you are seeing, the comes the combination of those two. video programs that you can hear. and now the other most used sensor input. touch. where all these elements are combined. the narration paints feeling, visuals represent setting and time. and literally controlling it?
Radio didnt die ... By: chabi3000. on 14 May 12, 22:26:46 Radio didnt die only because we need music? and news in our cars .
well maybe you ... By: kristiqn91. on 13 May 12, 20:45:07 well maybe you should open them and? look at his movement and body language.
He has a great ... By: EmpiricalMonkey. on 12 May 12, 00:20:53 He has a great radio voice?
Agreed. I can't ... By: EmpiricalMonkey. on 12 May 12, 00:20:24 Agreed. I can't remember the last time I sat down and watched TV. In fact, I watch my family watch TV. Its incredibly interesting, you should try it some time. Abscising yourself from TV frees you from so much bullshit? in life
Actually radio is ... By: leonidasx666. on 11 May 12, 00:17:20 Actually radio is good because you can listen to it while doing? something else at the same time.
I'm not sure how ... By: MrVaddiReddy. on 10 May 12, 04:57:42 I'm not sure how related these are but I hate books that have pictures in them because they ruin my perception and my imaginative vision of the scene. It feels like all of a sudden the dynamic aspect of the characters and story are restricted and I can't enjoy? the book as much.
I've been living ... By: julittok. on 09 May 12, 22:16:43 I've been living without cable/satellite for 6 years, I have a TV but only for movies. It's weird how I'm starting to be like "alone" because I don't know which people/shows are "popular"? at the moment, what the "stars" are doing, etc. So I've noticed that folks talk a lot about shit that is going on in that box. I tell you I'm feel kinda relieved and free, my mind has room for other stuff and I've become more selective with the info. You should try it, just cancel your TV subscription forever.
You dont think its ... By: ChrisHayesArt. on 09 May 12, 18:00:01 You dont think its a good question and you clearly tried? to dodge it. In your comment you said the nazis werent evil, and you also spewed some anti semetic nonsense as well.
Your clearly a nazi, and my comment was not meant to be respectful. I dont respect you or your views.
Why you bother wasting your time spamming this video is beyond me.
Its soo true. For ... By: dec2. on 08 May 12, 23:32:53 Its soo true. For me, I'll never forget the first time I heard? "Baby Got Back" on the radio. There was just something about it that I could not deny.
I don't imagine ... By: fuzzylunkinz. on 07 May 12, 23:43:51 I don't imagine images when? you describe something with words. My brain appears to function differently.
>"Nobody is saying ... By: ChrisHayesArt. on 07 May 12, 23:09:56 >"Nobody is saying that Jews were not put into camps"
So how were the Nazi's NOT evil? then??
this guy just blew ... By: ImPeruvianGuy. on 07 May 12, 20:09:49 this guy just blew my? mind
i dont liek? radio. ... By: inadaizz. on 07 May 12, 07:04:28 i dont liek? radio... but i like podcasts / live podcasts which i guess are basically the same thing... though usually they will have a video feed im usually not watching and only listening
this is exactly why ... By: BreakingGlass123. on 07 May 12, 02:04:27 this is exactly why I'm studying radio-broadcasting for my future career, with any? luck:P
Who was subscribed ... By: bluefire4000. on 06 May 12, 21:13:50 Who was subscribed to? Radiolab before this video?
radio > TV because ... By: SensibleMusician. on 06 May 12, 18:36:53 radio > TV because it relies on communication as its transmission technology. tv is merely a cheap, imitation consciousness, which is fraught with horrible values on top of its poor technology. radio is diminished by the absence of the speaker and the unilateral communication; but it is greatly enhanced by careful selection, construction, and editing? of thoughts. radio/audiobooks are closely analogous to books, while TV is closely analogous to hallucinogenic narcotic drugs
unstated assumptio...
It? makes sooooo ... By: Athrun000. on 06 May 12, 14:09:30 It? makes sooooo much sense...!!
I love a good ... By: gregiep. on 06 May 12, 12:44:35 I love a good story? teller. I think this is also why the Moth Stories are so awesome.
rADIOhEAd!!!!? By: mybikiniarea. on 06 May 12, 09:33:01 rADIOhEAd!!!!?
All we hear is ... By: physicsmonkey2. on 06 May 12, 01:50:15 All we hear is radio ga ga
radio goo goo
radio ga ga
All we hear is radio ga ga
radio blah blah
Radio what's new?
Radio, someone still loves? you
I can't believe ... By: bzimm18. on 06 May 12, 01:33:39 I can't believe someone so smart watches? TV...
http://bigthink.com< br />
Gloria Feldt, former CEO of Planned Parenthood and author of No Excuses, advises women to set the women's rights agenda, rather than waiting to react to injustice.
Directed / Produced by Elizabeth Rodd and Jonathan Fowler
Through my logic, I ... By: ImaFez. on 27 May 12, 08:45:06 Through my logic, I think that rules are set by noone else other than yourself. Why? Because someone might say this is the 'rule' but it is your decision to follow it or not. So in your mind, you're making a rule that allows you to either follow the "rules" put out by someone else. Do you understand, or must I expand the horizons of definition?
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Again, don't ... By: bla34112. on 26 May 12, 15:08:30 Again, don't conflate late term with longterm? abortion.
It's stupid.
Care to define ... By: bla34112. on 26 May 12, 15:07:14 Care to define Feminists?
My point is, the feminists are devided into 2 camps(mostly). One of those camps are the empodiement of everything you hate(i'm assuming a lot, of? course), and the other camp would NEVER deny you your reproductive choice like that.
Google image search ... By: TheCompleteXFiles. on 25 May 12, 17:26:47 Google image search "abortion" without the safety? on, because your comparing the fetal child to a lump of cells is patently absurd.
War on women huh?
... By: Macwylee. on 23 May 12, 21:00:53 War on women huh?
/watch?v=xa4Dfx0S_2c?
"Why would any ... By: courtneytlhaynes. on 23 May 12, 01:45:28 "Why would any intelligent being want rules set by someone else?" (1) All of our rules are set by 'someone else'. Either the majority or elected representatives set these rules. Oh, now you have to change the definition of someone else? I understand. (2) I guess that means only intelligent beings follow their own rules. Sort of like sociopaths. Yes, that's a wonderful way to run society. Let's murder whoever? you want. And if you don't like murder, then don't fucking commit one.
its easy to forget ... By: swat105. on 22 May 12, 20:56:06 its easy to forget what you already have but dont deny another what you have already have it im an atheist and dont believe in the? religious propaganda of pro life but i see the fetus as a human and deserves to have to right to life
You should honestly ... By: chypzor. on 22 May 12, 15:16:14 You should honestly do your best to evolve away from? those thoughts. Why would any intelligent being want rules set by someone else? Why would anyone accept the stupid laws in society? Because you're nothing but a product. If you don't like abortions, then don't fucking have one? Ima have 10 abortions just for you babe, i'll make my friends join me and we'll make it into an anual thing :)
/shoo
you said the legal ... By: TheSamanthafication. on 22 May 12, 02:28:54 you said the legal system favors women in every country & then you admitted you were wrong, not every country...you are wrong you said so yourself. you made a dumb ass generalization? and i pulled your card. BOOM BITCH! now stick a dildo in your ass and go out there and be somebody!!!!
You can't keep ... By: jadapac43. on 21 May 12, 08:31:04 You can't keep asserting I'm wrong, it's not a valid form of argument. All I have said is most governments legally favour women. That genetics mean men cease being protectors and become threats. I have backed this up so attack? my argument. Don't incorrectly guess my age and contradict yourself by using it as an argument, to avoid the fact you are mistaken.
wow don't get so ... By: TheSamanthafication. on 21 May 12, 07:05:05 wow don't get so excited! Its a cartoon reference..bugs bunny..he always says "what a maroon" meaning moron..Ilol... thought you would? get the reference :(
I realize you must be about 12 - 14 yrs old and don't know much about the world. I weep for your childhood ser. Turn off that horrible disney xd channel crap & watch some real cartoons!! Once again correcting someones grammar correctly, or as in your case, incorrectly, still wont change the fact that you are wrong.
Watching these ... By: tori4444. on 20 May 12, 21:17:23 Watching these issues, I always sigh and think "Americans..."?
By the way you ... By: jadapac43. on 20 May 12, 08:27:41 By the way you called me maroon, so I? now think I am superior to you. Maroon is a colour you moron.
nope you're still ... By: TheSamanthafication. on 19 May 12, 17:03:09 nope you're still wrong.?
By the way I ... By: jadapac43. on 19 May 12, 12:24:08 By the way I probably shouldn't have said? in all countries, just most.
The point about ... By: jadapac43. on 19 May 12, 12:23:12 The point about circumcision is it's legal to do it to boys, without aesthetic!, whereas it was made? illegal for women as soon as it was heard of (western world). I disagree with circumcision without consent in ALL cases. There's youtube user called girlwriteswhat. Watch some of her videos to get an idea of what I am talking about. I am NOT attacking you. Just check the issue out, you might be surprised. Lol I wasn't trying to be superior, just curious, have never heard of ser until now.
actually no i meant ... By: TheSamanthafication. on 19 May 12, 08:19:11 actually no i meant ser, and dont try to correct my grammar cause you think it makes you superior, its youtube loser & its regular practice to use internet short hand...the legal system does not favor women in every country. what woman in their right mind wants female circumcision? to have your clit chopped off & hole sown shut? they are forced or else they cant find a husband! yeah i can type in caps too maroon...really EVERY country? please step away from? the PC and go out into the real world.
Did you mean sir? ... By: jadapac43. on 19 May 12, 07:08:19 Did you mean sir? The law? favours women in the following ways. Child custody laws, male vs. female circumcision laws, conscription to war, alimony payments, conviction rates, prison sentences for the same crimes, arrest rates for the same actions, rape laws and domestic violence laws. Please reply to this if I have missed any. The legal system does favour the rich in America, but it favours WOMEN in EVERY country.
what the hell are ... By: TheSamanthafication. on 19 May 12, 02:57:37 what the hell are you talking about?? The legal system favors the rich ser!
NOAM CHOMSKY, ... By: DeweyZinnChomskyFisk. on 18 May 12, 11:49:01 NOAM CHOMSKY, HOWARD ZINN, JOHN DEWEY, MICHAEL PARENTI, ARUNDHATI ROY, NAOMI KLEIN, ROBERT FISK, VANDANA SHIVA, RALPH NADER, WARD CHURCHILL, NORMAN FINKELSTEIN, DENNIS KUCINICH, CORNEL WEST, GORE VIDAL,? JOHN PILGER, GREG PALAST, ROBERT FISK, EDWARD S. HERMAN, JASON BURKE, EDWARD SAID, BERTRAND RUSSELL, ROBIN HAHNEL, ALEXANDER COCHBURN, ANTHONY ARNOVE, CHALMERS JOHNON, WILLIAM BLOOM, MICHAEL ALBERT, CHRISTIAN PARENTI, MUMIA ABU-JAMAL, AMY GOODMAN, DANIEL ELLSBERG, BILL HICKS, GEORGE CARLIN, etc.
Maybe her boyfriend ... By: AsifIcarebear3. on 18 May 12, 10:45:08 Maybe her boyfriend lied about putting on a condom. Maybe it failed. Maybe whatever contraception she used failed. Would you still force her to have that baby?
Unless the foetus can survive outside the mother's womb, it's not.? It's a parasite. A seed is not a flower.
Why do you think I hate babies, just because I value the freedom of a real human being over that of a cluster of cells? Answer me; how can you value the freedom of a cluster of cells higher than that of a real woman?
it's her fault if ... By: TheCajunpenguin. on 18 May 12, 01:03:45 it's her fault if she got? pregnant (unless it's a rape) and abortions can be given in the UK for free at 24 weeks when babies have survived at 22 weeks. That's a person. Why do you hate babies?
So you're willing ... By: AsifIcarebear3. on 18 May 12, 00:49:53 So you're willing to enslave a woman because she got drunk and pregnant? What a stupid position. The foetuses are not people. As long as a foetus cannot survive outside its mother's body it's quite literally a parasite. It's a ball of cells, and no woman should be forced to carry it if she does not want to. A seed is not a flower. If you were to preserve one of the two, would you? not preserve the flower?
I value the freedom of a real human being over a cluster of cells. Why don't you?
It's her fault she ... By: TheCajunpenguin. on 18 May 12, 00:36:17 It's her fault she got pregnant.? Unless it's a rape or she absolutely cannot afford the baby (and if she can get benefits it doesn't count) abortions should be illegal.Why do YOU hate freedom? You deny these babies their right to life. Maybe abortions should be legal while the egg is still an egg. Not a foetus, not a person. A foetus is a person, It can feel pain and has all the functions of a human being. Before this develops, perhaps abortions are tolerable.
You clearly despise ... By: AsifIcarebear3. on 18 May 12, 00:06:39 You clearly despise freedom and want legislation to trample all over a woman's uterus.
Even if adoption homes was a fantastic place with butterflies and candy, should women be forced to carry and give birth to a child they don't want to have? No. Not if it's a rape child,? not if she got drunk and pregnant, not if it was planned and she changed her mind. Tell me, why do you hate freedom so?
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