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yet been chosen; but, there's no reason why it can't be.
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Jev North
Doomheim
#21 - 2012-08-17 16:00:07 UTC
Scherezad wrote:
The conclusion is left as an exercise to the reader.

The short's somewhere near the left anterior cingulate cortex, leaning dorsal.

Even though our love is cruel; even though our stars are crossed.
Tiberious Thessalonia
True Slave Foundations
#22 - 2012-08-17 16:06:24 UTC
Scherezad wrote:
Lyris Nairn wrote:
Thank you all for listening.


Thank you for supplying your puzzle. If I may do a little deconstruction for the edification of the audience?

Should there exist a unique x, there exists y such that:
1a) y is not equal to the second-last element, b of the set S{},
1b) y is not equal to the successor of b, c, in set S{},
2) y is equal to the last allowable member of the set S{}, a, which is the successor to b.
3) b and c exist in the kernel of S{}.
4) b or c also map to other values in T{} given smooth operator N()

The conclusion is left as an exercise to the reader.


The conclusion is in the preface.
Azdan Amith
Doomheim
#23 - 2012-08-17 17:37:30 UTC
The road less traveled.

~Archon Azdan Amith,  Order of Light's Retribution
Makkal Hanaya
Revenent Defence Corperation
#24 - 2012-08-17 19:13:28 UTC
I think post structure was chosen to highlight that even regular methods of discussion are a part of a larger framework that can be bent or discarded if doing so conveys meaning. This is similar to certain poets using abnormal or even random punctuation simply to see how it changes the flow and impact of the poem.

As to the content itself, it's a warning against false binaries and points out that question (or problems or situations) are often based on a specific set of assumptions and beliefs that by their very nature will influence our answer (or reaction.) It's not enough to avoid binaries, but one needs to look at the philosophical framework that leads to those binaries.

Render unto Khanid the things which are Khanid's; and unto God the things that are God's.
Morwen Lagann
Tyrathlion Interstellar
#25 - 2012-08-17 19:22:23 UTC
Makkal Hanaya wrote:
I think post structure was chosen to highlight that even regular methods of discussion are a part of a larger framework that can be bent or discarded if doing so conveys meaning. This is similar to certain poets using abnormal or even random punctuation simply to see how it changes the flow and impact of the poem.

The post structure is deliberate, yes - though after looking at it carefully, Lyris seems to be demonstrating a circular argument in a rather literal fashion.

Morwen Lagann

CEO, Tyrathlion Interstellar

Coordinator, Arataka Research Consortium

Owner, The Golden Masque
Scherezad
Revenent Defence Corperation
Ishuk-Raata Enforcement Directive
#26 - 2012-08-17 20:20:22 UTC
Jev North wrote:
Scherezad wrote:
The conclusion is left as an exercise to the reader.

The short's somewhere near the left anterior cingulate cortex, leaning dorsal.


Oh, no, my ACC is alright! One of the few brain regions I can properly say remains intact. But thank you for the warning, I'll have them re-examine the area on my next medical!
Tarryn Nightstorm
Hellstar Towing and Recovery
#27 - 2012-08-18 10:41:39 UTC
Lyris Nairn wrote:
Tarryn Nightstorm wrote:
Lyris Nairn wrote:
Were it otherwise then we would be presented an entirely different system in which the penultimate and ultimate choices would not be present, leaving us only with the antepenultimate choice aforementioned as our initial choice to ponder. That we are able to imagine not only an alternative but a secondary alternative, rather than merely to expound upon the choice initially presented to us in the popular rhetoric, allows for the



Here's a hint:

Use big words sparingly, instead of trying to cram as many as possible, in as many places as possible.

That'll actually make you look smarter if you do it right, although I realise that in your case, that's not saying much.

Tasteful restraint, tasteful restraint...

Upon your request, here is a version which uses exclusively small words:

Were it not so then we would see thing two where the last-but-one option and the last option would not be, and we would instead only see the prior-to-last-but-one before told to us as the only option about which to think. That we can think not only about not-One-or-Two, sub-one, but also about not-One-or-Two, sub-two, and not only to think more about the options One-or-Two told us at the start by high opinion smooth talking, lets us


No, no, no.

And, no:

Farts are supposed to come from the hole in your arse, not the one in your face!

(Really, I don't see what's so hard about thisUgh)

Star Wars: the Old Republic may not be EVE. But I'll take the sound of dual blaster-pistols over "NURVV CLAOKING NAOW!!!11oneone!!" any day of the week.
Tamiroth
Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque
Khimi Harar
#28 - 2012-08-18 11:08:05 UTC  |  Edited by: Tamiroth
Lyris Nairn wrote:
Were it otherwise then we would be presented an entirely different system in which the penultimate and ultimate choices would not be present, leaving us only with the antepenultimate choice aforementioned as our initial choice to ponder. That we are able to imagine not only an alternative but a secondary alternative, rather than merely to expound upon the choice initially presented to us in the popular rhetoric, allows for the
That's what happens when someone tries to overclock his INT implant, as opposed to simply mixing crash and alcohol.
Anabella Rella
Gradient
Electus Matari
#29 - 2012-08-18 16:47:19 UTC
I miss the old, abrasive, not so clever Nairn. Can she come back please?

When the world is running down, you make the best of what's still around.
Tarryn Nightstorm
Hellstar Towing and Recovery
#30 - 2012-08-18 16:50:02 UTC
Anabella Rella wrote:
[...] not so clever Nairn. Can she come back please?


Clearly, she hasn't gone anywhere! Roll

Star Wars: the Old Republic may not be EVE. But I'll take the sound of dual blaster-pistols over "NURVV CLAOKING NAOW!!!11oneone!!" any day of the week.
Zanziba'ar
Noir.
Shadow Cartel
#31 - 2012-08-18 17:01:16 UTC
I think this post is supposed to be as pointless as possible while retaining the original point of being pointless or being percieved as such.

Go away.....
  • Mulzvich "Zanziba'ar" Gorath
Bruno Adams
#32 - 2012-08-19 01:09:56 UTC
Trying to understand the first post only ended up in me receiving a headache. Ugh

Do not presume to judge me or the methods I choose to employ, petty-minded fool. You cannot comprehend the magnitude of the task I have undertaken nor the consequences of my failure.
Caviar Liberta
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#33 - 2012-08-19 02:30:40 UTC
Caviar Liberta wrote:

WARNING

Long term exposure can cause permanent damage to implants.


Don't say I didn't try to warn you.
Dos Naari
Doomheim
#34 - 2012-08-22 17:47:47 UTC
Lyris Nairn wrote:
Thank you all for listening.

And thank you Lyris Nairn, for an excellent parody of the pseudo intellectual rhetoric this summit seems to be ripe with. I salute you Goonie Cool
Anslo
Scope Works
#35 - 2012-08-22 17:52:22 UTC
...Ok then. Can someone translate it?

[center]-_For the Proveldtariat_/-[/center]
Infomorph Nikilaiki Ruutarhara
Doomheim
#36 - 2012-08-22 18:42:24 UTC
Anslo wrote:
...Ok then. Can someone translate it?

It's an unending loop.
Anslo
Scope Works
#37 - 2012-08-22 18:48:27 UTC
Infomorph Nikilaiki Ruutarhara wrote:
Anslo wrote:
...Ok then. Can someone translate it?

It's an unending loop.


Does it have a purpose?

[center]-_For the Proveldtariat_/-[/center]
Infomorph Nikilaiki Ruutarhara
Doomheim
#38 - 2012-08-22 18:49:39 UTC
Anslo wrote:
Does it have a purpose?

Yes.

She's stating that she's choosing option "I don't care what you think I'm doing it anyway in a way that I decide is valid to me".

I like it.
Anslo
Scope Works
#39 - 2012-08-22 18:56:54 UTC
Infomorph Nikilaiki Ruutarhara wrote:
Anslo wrote:
Does it have a purpose?

Yes.

She's stating that she's choosing option "I don't care what you think I'm doing it anyway in a way that I decide is valid to me".

I like it.


Oh, well in that case, good on her.

[center]-_For the Proveldtariat_/-[/center]
Infomorph Nikilaiki Ruutarhara
Doomheim
#40 - 2012-08-22 19:02:28 UTC
On second thought, it needs more explosions.
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