making others happy

Quote from: BerzerkCommando on June 13, 2015, 08:48:14 AM

When my grandma was young she was one uppity nigger.

Dude what? You're one of the strangest users on this site, like I've no idea what's up with you.

sad case of "thinks he's funny" syndrome

If you don't want the hype to instantly die like it did for me, don't watch these.

Dead. The end.

But Verb

The cup thing

can you do the cup thing

Favorite literary work of fiction?

Flowers for Algernon.

Favorite literary work of non-fiction?

Haven't actually read any in recent memory.

Should biological determinism be propagated even if it's true?

Should determinism be propagated even if it's true?

Probably.

Do you think buying organically farmed animal products can be more ethical than buying conventionally farmed plant foods?

Not really.

What are your views on organic/biodynamic crop methods? Better or worse than conventional?

It's all the same to me. I guess conventional would be the worse, but we're dealing with bads so bad it's hardly worth it to discuss the betters.

Do you think insects have moral status?

I have no idea what "moral status" means.

Do we have an ethical responsibility not to harm/kill them? Well, I try not to kill bugs. I let them out when I see them. Should others do the same? Maybe. There's such an unbelievable amount of them, though, it probably won't make a dent if you kill them anyway.

Do you support agricultural biotech (GMOs)?

Indifferent.

What ethical theory do you most subscribe to?

Consent is everything.

What are your views on virtue ethics?

Makes sense to me. I wouldn't say all value is derived from outcomes--I'd say the mere possibility or potential of some bad happening presents a value in itself, because you can be the stopper. But even then, the prevented act is still a positive outcome.

Do you believe an objective system of ethics could ever be precisely quantified?

Never precisely, but we don't need precision 99% of the time.

Do you think the is-ought problem is actually a problem without first laying down certain moral precepts?

Not particularly.

Copenhagen or many-worlds interpretation?

Copenhagen.

Is life extension a worthwhile medical pursuit, if life has negative value?

If you want to live forever, go for it. I don't think life has nearly as much negative value as birth does.

Should philosophy be a core subject in primary and/or secondary schools?

I hate to say "yes", because we're already filled to the brim with core classes as it is. But... yeah, probably.

Do you think the absence of free will devalues moral responsibility?

Absolutely not. If you think you should stop writing your magnum opus of a novel just because you were predetermined to write it, doesn't mean that you should still probably finish the novel. We all have roles to fulfill. You can't just walk off the stage during the show.

Do you think feminism and egalitarianism are the same thing -- not ideally, but in the current social climate?

Definitionally, yes. In the current social climate? No, unfortunately.

If you had a big red button that ended all life in the universe, but made no guarantees as to whether life would resurface, would you press it?

Yes.

Do you think Cobb's totem stopped spinning at the end of Inception?

It's been a long-ass time since I've seen that movie, so I'd have to rewatch it. I'm not even sure if I quite remember what the totem is or what it means when it stops

Career plans/goals you are currently pursuing?

I have to learn how to drive this summer.
I'm writing a fuckton.
And, a lesser goal but still a "goal", I'm sort of trying to build my reputation here. For reasons.

everyone is fucking drunk as hell tonight apparently

well, she doesn't sing, as far as i know

i never quite learned the origin of that moniker, actually

she makes music though, so in that sense, i suppose she's rather melodious

right

aria would always graciously accept my criticisms as well, when she made mistakes

are you suuuuuuuuuuure you're not associated with her in any way

i'd say that's a rather perspicacious assumption, nota

May I ask what you're referring to, Verbatim?

And is Tim okay, or would you rather be called Verb?

he deleted his post, which i found mildly amusing (yet tragic)
but you managed to read it in time, so 👍

and you can call me whatever you want

what

the

fuck

hmm

How does it feel to outweeb Tru?

like i won a trophy

made of shit

night ar