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I can neither confirm nor deny the existence of a question page.
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I am neither atheist nor agnostic. Atheism says "There is no god", and agnosticism says "I don't know if there is a god". I find the former logically indefensible, and the later a cop-out. Instead, I take the position that "The question of whether god exists is unanswerable". The question of god's existence is not falsifiable[0]. This is known as critical rationalism[1], and I take great inspiration from the work of Karl Popper[2].
The question then becomes, what do I do with this answer?
I lump together all questions which cannot be answered and treat them similarly. You can neither prove nor disprove free will. You can neither prove nor disprove the existence of the Lochness Monster. You can neither prove nor disprove the flying spaghetti monster[3].
You can neither prove nor disprove the existence of god.
Just like I don't spend time or thought worrying about the existence of the flying spaghetti monster, I don't worry about the existence of free will and god. It just doesn't matter[4]. If they did matter, it would have some effect. And if it had some effect, then those effects would be testable. Thus any question which isn't answerable/falsifiable doesn't matter.
That is why I am a critical rationalist and not an atheist or agnostic. Please let Jesus know.
[0] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falsifiability
[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_rationalism
[2] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_Popper
[3] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_Spaghetti_Monster
[4] Which is different than saying that the sociological effects of religion don't matter, because they do and are testable. -
Admit it. You have exactly one reason for asking that question. And I know it. You're a Scientology-monger.
Everyone feels lonely sometimes, and by making me admit it you'll have got me in a corner. Then you'll offer me compassion and a personality test. Soon I'll be surrounded by thetans only your expensive equipment can remove.
Out with you and your Dianetic-kind!
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I have a degree in Physics and a rad in Mathematics. *rimshot*
I find that having a base in Math and Physics is fantastic enabler. While I do not use the mechanics of their trade everyday, I find that their concepts and critical thinking greatly inform my design process. And yes, I do go back and dabble in both fields when I get the chance.
To design is to understand the world. To understand the world, you must know its rules. Math and physics are those fundamental rules. -
In life, I follow one maxim. A simple adage which has always led me true: "Never put something in words that can be put in song."
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Besides training daily at the dojo of Google-Foo, as well as Sit-in-front-of-a-computer-all-day-arate, I haven't done a martial art since college. Back in my pre-high school days I was ranked second in Northern California but stopped because I injured two sparring partners. I shattered my best-friend's collar bone. That ended both his collar bone and our friendship.
I've recently taken up paragliding, which is sort of like attacking the sky. And where the only collar bone I'll shatter is my own. -
Oddly enough, I found the most interesting text to be Milton's "The Doctrine & Discipline of Divorce"[1]. His concept of the primacy of conversation in relationships has greatly influenced much of my thinking.
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For me, I focused on the reading part of memorization and not on the writing part. My brain is only so large! Other then that, I recommend using a computer-based flash-card system that remembers for you which kanji you have problems with, and which you don't. Finally, go find some interesting Japanese folk on Twitter and try to read their tweets. It will help with everyday words and help you prioritize which kanji you should be learning.
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Yes, I miss the feeling of 4 passionate friends sitting around a kitchen table, taking on the world. Now, I'm with 250 passionate people making the world a better place by the 100's of millions. But something is lost at scale, and something else is gained.
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I assume you are talking about my spotted dick? The famous British dessert?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotted_dick
Most spotted dicks are around an inch in height and 3 inches in circumference. I make mine a bit larger than the normal, as you can't really have much more before you feel way too full. -
I enjoy dark gray. Green, however, is the richest color — the human eye has the greatest ability distinguish the various shades of green. However, When one designs, one designs for others. I try to fill my own wardrobe with neutral colors to not unduly create a unnoticed influence.
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It came about because of a party and a trip to Hong Kong. The party was a roaring '20s party, held in a old Victorian in the heart of San Francisco replete with live jazz-band and vintage microphones. The trip to Hong Kong left me with a custom designed suit, with red-button holes and separated lapels. The hat was a product of the times; and who am I to argue with the winds of serendipity.
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Details. I'm not a details person. I'll miss the flower for the forest.
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Never fear. It's just that your voice is the only thing missing:
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I used to be rather destructive when doing cartwheels. Especially inside, near expensive computers. I once destroyed a study-partners laptop in college during a late-night session by attempting to stand on my head on a chair. I toppled over, and my heel went through their laptop's screen.
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