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Smarty
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just thought of something. Yivo says something along the lines of "I looked across eternity and saw the big bang, and I was like, woah, who's that?" And he also says that he sent his image into the minds of human artists, and that gave them their image of heaven. Why then does he use the excuse that "I was lonely; I didn't even know there was anyone else" for 'raping' universe A? Do you think that was a writing goof, or was Yivo even less scrupulous than he seemed to be?
He probably saw the universe, not knowing there were any living beings in it.
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Smarty
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Originally posted by SpaceCase: Let's see if I have this straight (and please correct me if I don't): According to our esteemed Xanfor, the condition popularly referred to as "love" is a chemical process in th brain? Said chemical process may have various transient physical effects such as changes in one's breathing, pulse rate, blood pressure, perspiration, pupil dilation, galvanic skin response, etc., etc.
Is it just me, or does that seem rather demeaning to (arguably) the most sought-after of human feelings?
Using the same model, one might argue that consciousness is merely a chemical process in the brain. I am not so arguing, but t'would seem at least equally as demeaning as the previous. It's "throwing the baby out with the bathwater," as it were. If anyone needs me I'll be under my rock...
If that is confusing, imagine how confusing this must be to Lrrr if he can't understand the meaning of "wuv."
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winna
Avatar Czar
DOOP Ubersecretary
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Every decision one makes is based on the outcome of all decisions one has made in the past. You did A, and B happened, therefore, if you want something very much like B to happen, you must do something very much like A. And it gets even more complex; indeed, if one decides to take chaos theory into account, it can and should be argued that every choice we make is influenced by every other choice we have ever made. So, imagine these following decisions, which someone who shall remain nameless made in order alphabetical: A, B, C, D, and E. Now, s/he makes another decision, F. Since every decision is based on the ones before it:
A + B + C + D + E = F1
But suppose we were to erase this person's memory of making the decisions B, C, D. This is possible, as it is scientifically accepted that memories are stored within the cerebellum. So we remove the biochemicals which are storing those particular memories, or reset them to their original states, or however. Now, we have:
A + E = F2
And F1 ≠ F2
If the person is aware that their memory has been erased, or their thinking patterns are "conditioned" into think along the same lines as before (for whatever reason, I'm winging this), or if we accept that the soul has memory of its own, rational thinking would be:
A + X + E = F3
If we accept the fact that soul has memory, then no matter how we effect the neurons in the brain, we could never rid the mind of B, C, and D. At worst, all we could do is replace the individual B, C and D with their sum, X, which the soul would always have. Which would then make F3 = F1. But if we accept that, then how do we explain amnesia? We know that the brain is at fault for that particualr type of memory loss... But is it the soul's fault as well that its victims don't even have X?
So memory, in a human's case, is dependent on the physical form of the body.
I would argue that any decision one makes is based on the sum of a large variety of variables that include things that are not decision outcomes made previously. After all, decision A, being the first decision made, had to be decided without the aid of previous decisions, did it not? If that's the case, I'd say amnesia is another one of those variables, or groups of variables, you have yet to account for: Assuming X is the sum of memories cut out for whatever reason, your equation: A + X + E = F 3Would actually be: A + X + Y + E = F 4Where Y represents variables other than previously made decisions.... including, but not necessarily confined to, the amnesia you suggested could erase such memories. The sum of X and Y could potentially negate whatever was held in just X.... in this case they do.
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Smarty
Professor
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Maybe he was too tired to go home and since she was going out he stayed. Or maybe he went home when she left and then forgot his stuff. Then he returned in the morning to get it and say goodbye.
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Rolandk73
Crustacean
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Why did Yivo only date Earth? He seemed to concentrate on the Earth, but called it universe. Also, the Earth had the privilege of deciding to marry yivo. Why didn't they talk with DOOP?
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futz
Liquid Emperor
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Because that's what this thread is for, rather than trolling.
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Your Standard BendingUnit
Crustacean
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Ya. I noticed that one too. Happens in a couple episodes where it cuts to commercial too. Can only think of one off-hand: In the honking, the first time Bender is going for Leela in were-car form and she is backed up against a fence. He is like 2 feet from her, then cuts to commerical, then he's like 25 feet back again and she has time to get away.
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Frisco17
DOOP Secretary
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who cares... it's just a tv show
Just repeat to yourself "It's just a show, I should really just relax" for myst.....er......Futurama
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Bigboysdontcry
Professor
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who cares... it's just a tv show
PatchChord_ Adams, you suck
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Seymour_My_Hero
Professor
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Well, just noticed something today. When everybody discovers Yivo is a cruel monster, Leela is right next to Fry. But when Amy says "Kif Kroker, my Fon Fon Ruu", Leela is next to Hermes. (Hermes is directly across from Fry)
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futz
Liquid Emperor
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"Curb Your Dog" is a sign meaning if your dog needs to take a dumb have it do it on the curb of the road and not the sidewalk where people can step in it.
A "Harvey Wallbanger" is a contemporary mixed drink. Don't know what's in it but I'm sure there is a receipe on the internets or you can wait until the bulk of PEEL members are awake and over their morning hangovers to find out.
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SpaceCase
Liquid Emperor
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That was very helpful, thanks! Is it Ok to ask about these things here? (In case i'll ask again sometime)
[*SpaceCase looks one way, then the other*] [*SpaceCase points at self*] You're askin' me? Assuming so: Generally, yes, it's okay - with a proviso. Please do a search to see if similar subjects have been raised before. I'll just... ooze back out under the door now...
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The Dark One
Crustacean
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Not only that, but if electrical devices cannot go through the anomalie, how did Fry manage to get in while wearing a space suit? In the same scene, Kif was in space without a space suit... I can't say I remember seeing Kif in space without a suit before.
Kif wore a space suit in the epi "Brannigan begins again"
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