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And sections of society have internal battles with reality – those early Sumerians that thought there was more to the heavens than just God – are weirdly similar to the conspiracy nuts who still think the same thing – despite all the knowledge now amassed.
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Over three-quarters of Mark’s content is found in both Matthew and Luke, and 97% of Mark is found in at least one of the other two synoptic gospels. Additionally, Matthew (24%) and Luke (23%) have material in common that is not found in Mark.
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Most scholars agree that Mathew is a propaganda version of Marc that was put in its place at the start of the new testament. Not just fudging it with obvious additions that Jesus was descended from Abraham/Moses/David etc, but also that he got stuck in Egypt, was a Nazarean, and all the other stuff that needed to be ticked in order for existing Jews to accept they had a new messiah on their hands. Pretty obvious to those who actually read the bible in a historic context. Watch this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCyFw3jnoUk
To be fair many educated jews spotted right away that Mathew just added a bunch of stuff that would allow us to follow Christ without rousing rabbis – little did they know the book they wrote was a hit with gentiles, which was a bit lucky (in that it gave rise to the biggest world religion within a few hundred years). Funny old world.
Many say that Mark is more of a sermon version of Mathew – and try not to focus on the idea that Mathew just added a bunch of prophecy fulfilment passages to help woo the jew.
Wouldn’t trust AI to monitor AI behaviour and decide which output to flag or ban. Maybe a contest between different agents to see which one would perform best as an arbiter of truth, or monitor of plagiarism at least. Just a thought as not all systems would be as effective as Google in deciding what is true or not.
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Ahh, no. Jesus was a Jew, probably the worst Jew when you consider what he did to the religion. He even stole things and didn’t feel bad about it or ask for forgiveness. He didn’t follow himself and was not without sin. Not the type of sin his followers would have recognized anyways. Think again.
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You can sin. You just need to realise it may land you in damnation.
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Billy Graham writes, “Yes, God does forgive us and cleanse us of all our sins when we trust Christ and commit our lives to Him. Some of the most reassuring words in all the Bible are these: “The blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin” (1 John 1:7).”
“In mathematics, there are imaginary numbers which cannot be represented directly in reality (the physical world). For example, you can’t have i apples where
i = √-1 (square root of -1)
Can we then say that in some sense mathematics is not truth, assuming truth in this sense is that which is manifest or possible in reality?”
Is mathematics truth? As in the sense of that which is manifest or possible in reality?
In mathematics there are imaginary numbers which cannot be represented directly in reality (the physical world). For example, you can't have i apples where
i = √-1 (square root of -1)
Can we
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The Bible was written over 1500 years by 40+ authors. Can we trust that it contains vetted historical testimony, especially the accounts of eyewitnesses?
lol, it wouldn’t be much of a read, with like 20 pages “Most statements by religious people boil down to ipse dixit assertions. “Jesus was resurrected because three women saw him.”
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From a Quora user… “If the book of Genesis were written today, it might be written pretty much as it is now. Genesis is not now, nor ever has been, a history textbook. It was never intended as such, and quite frankly, anyone who ever took it as such had some of the poorest critical reading skills ever.”
If the Bible was being written today, with our scientific knowledge and modern thoughts, how would the book of Genesis read? - Quora
never thought about it before but yep, if it wrapped round from one side to the other, you could easily see that they just build up and up with atomic mass.
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Seems like you can host 2 contradictory ideas in societies, in words and in your own mind. Its a problem, yet not an issue 🙂
That single sentence contains two completely contradictory ideas.
And sections of society have internal battles with reality – those early Sumerians that thought there was more to the heavens than just God – are weirdly similar to the conspiracy nuts who still think the same thing – despite all the knowledge now amassed.
People are evil? no problem.
Found this highly recommended video, says it all really.
Put enough people together and they’re bound to screw it all up. Royally!
Both – obviously or we wouldn’t be having this debate over the simplest of ideas.
ahh, nope.
I think I agree. Here’s why.
Ah, yep – if you’re killing people for money.
Ahh, nope.
You can still just choose the set of evidence you want to use – depending on your existing standpoint. So no help really.
Over three-quarters of Mark’s content is found in both Matthew and Luke, and 97% of Mark is found in at least one of the other two synoptic gospels. Additionally, Matthew (24%) and Luke (23%) have material in common that is not found in Mark.
All reconstructions are fantasies… I highly recommend the best study on the subject and the amazing AS.
Same story – different spin – blatant that they kept all versions in there – a good way to give a bit of what everyone needs to belive, I guess.
Most scholars agree that Mathew is a propaganda version of Marc that was put in its place at the start of the new testament. Not just fudging it with obvious additions that Jesus was descended from Abraham/Moses/David etc, but also that he got stuck in Egypt, was a Nazarean, and all the other stuff that needed to be ticked in order for existing Jews to accept they had a new messiah on their hands. Pretty obvious to those who actually read the bible in a historic context. Watch this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCyFw3jnoUk
To be fair many educated jews spotted right away that Mathew just added a bunch of stuff that would allow us to follow Christ without rousing rabbis – little did they know the book they wrote was a hit with gentiles, which was a bit lucky (in that it gave rise to the biggest world religion within a few hundred years). Funny old world.
Many say that Mark is more of a sermon version of Mathew – and try not to focus on the idea that Mathew just added a bunch of prophecy fulfilment passages to help woo the jew.
Chatbots are being used for essays to cheat exams, so it likely won’t be long till we need warnings like this. Good idea.
hmm, an AI regulating itself sounds dubious. Maybe have its parent oversee its activity?
Chat GPT4 could both produce content and police its use too.
Artificial intelligence multiplies the number of skills that any person can have.
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(4 upvotes)Wouldn’t trust AI to monitor AI behaviour and decide which output to flag or ban. Maybe a contest between different agents to see which one would perform best as an arbiter of truth, or monitor of plagiarism at least. Just a thought as not all systems would be as effective as Google in deciding what is true or not.
We have a few things to thank cov1d for…
How about sci-evangelist? That works for this guy “I’m now happier and healthier. I’m following a path worn by Isaac Asimov, Carl Sagan, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Bill Nye: lecturing, writing, and publicizing science. My new vocation offers less security than the old one did, but that seems fitting somehow. It’s wilder and more precious.”
Love the idea but t would need a different name Science uses the word witness n a different way. Maybe Science Prophet!
Sure, but science is about discovering truths. and about the lives of the people discovering it. Nature has no ideas, scientists do.
and… “Rational science is about ideas, whereas empirical science is about experiences connected to the real world.” from this paper http://abyss.uoregon.edu/~js/21st_century_science/lectures/lec01.html
Idea-ception: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkOIhs2mHpc
Hank Green said that in this video, it’s a wise thing many have said before though. Not sure who said it first.
fake, but not looser and fake lol
Cases of “rhetorical hyperbole” fall outside libel law. Some of former President Trump’s pre-White House lawsuits set precedents in this regard.
I guess its a great idea that this is already a crime they can be sued for. You need money to sue though.
Ahh, no. Jesus was a Jew, probably the worst Jew when you consider what he did to the religion. He even stole things and didn’t feel bad about it or ask for forgiveness. He didn’t follow himself and was not without sin. Not the type of sin his followers would have recognized anyways. Think again.
I like Twain’s take on this idea. That they identified him quickly and put a stop to it right away.
You can sin. You just need to realise it may land you in damnation.
Genius – Nietzsche portrays Christ as an anti-establishment upsetter of the order of power. You know, Trump of yesteryear 😉
Truth, is a loaded word, but yeah…
“In mathematics, there are imaginary numbers which cannot be represented directly in reality (the physical world). For example, you can’t have i apples where
i = √-1 (square root of -1)
Can we then say that in some sense mathematics is not truth, assuming truth in this sense is that which is manifest or possible in reality?”
Could depend on which truth you mean, trivial or fundamental.
I need to go back to school it seems. hehe
True, to a point.
Love how Khan teaches basic pattern spotting.
depends on what type of argument i guess. https://undsci.berkeley.edu/article/coreofscience_01
Tyson admitted that the saying had existed earlier, it’s not known where he had heard it.
Why, what’s wrong with the odd barny?
“How do we know that in 1945 the first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan? Because of details and facts from all three forms of testimony.”
lol, it wouldn’t be much of a read, with like 20 pages “Most statements by religious people boil down to ipse dixit assertions. “Jesus was resurrected because three women saw him.”
From a Quora user… “If the book of Genesis were written today, it might be written pretty much as it is now. Genesis is not now, nor ever has been, a history textbook. It was never intended as such, and quite frankly, anyone who ever took it as such had some of the poorest critical reading skills ever.”
So far, none of the top brass has even come close, you just resign if it looks like it’s going to hit the fan.
Nothing a good lawyer can’t fix for you, especially when you choose the judges.
never thought about it before but yep, if it wrapped round from one side to the other, you could easily see that they just build up and up with atomic mass.
You are not alone with this idea. it needs work for sure…
A more useful periodic table
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(2 upvotes)Better for art no?
Didn’t realise this was a thing til now. Brilliant. http://www.creativeguerrillamarketing.com/guerrilla-marketing/12-must-see-guerrilla-3d-projection-mapping-examples/
May be illegal but it’s easy and effective 😉
Interesting idea. Looked this idea up and there are some legalities involved.
this is so dark. used to think it was an innocent slogan and idea
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