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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Free Will is a Social Construct Based on an Illusion |
| Brainsforbreakfast |
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Posted: 28 Apr 2008, 6:49 am
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Replies: 68
Views: 7,889
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I believe the material universe is wholy causal.
But do to the fact we can't understand every little influence that formed our surroundings and personality.
In that blindspot, there is the illusion of free will. But I'd rather live in a nice illusion then a painfull reality  |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: How long you've been using computers/the internet? |
| Brainsforbreakfast |
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Posted: 28 Apr 2008, 6:46 am
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Replies: 39
Views: 4,249
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Internet since..'97 or '96.
Computers..hmm, had an old 86 (it didn't even have a harddrive!!  ) since '92 or so. Before that, I had a commodore 64. Man, I wish they made games with gameplay like they had on the c64. |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: So here is my personal situation... |
| Brainsforbreakfast |
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Posted: 28 Apr 2008, 6:40 am
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,526
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Hey, awesome to hear!
Just remember, regardless if she's on the spectrum or not, don't see her as an aspie female, see her as an intresting person
Also..a date! hmm.. how about browsing a 2nd hand book store together? |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Girl help |
| Brainsforbreakfast |
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Posted: 28 Apr 2008, 6:33 am
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,101
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| Bah, the internet isn't a great place for that. Any girls at your school, or do you go to any clubs? Conventional, but it works the best. There aren't really any good clubs at my school. There's pretty much sports and bands. I can't play an instrument or sing, and I am terrible at sports, so I can'... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: making our cause more appealing to neurotypicals |
| Brainsforbreakfast |
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Posted: 27 Apr 2008, 9:55 am
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,924
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| A hollywood movie with really big stars about people with Asperger's. That's about the only thing I can think of. It works, EVERYBODY knows about Rain Man. We just nesd the aspie version. There is an Aspie version of Rain Man, it is Mozart and the Whale. You can order the DVD on Wal-Mart's website.... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Wearing sloppy clothes |
| Brainsforbreakfast |
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Posted: 06 Apr 2008, 10:00 am
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Replies: 58
Views: 16,870
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| Have you talked to him about this? hmm.. I agree with the shopping suggestion. Go into some stores, find some clothes you both think think look good or okay, and let him decide if it's comfy. If money allows it, get two or three outfits at once, even better if they can be mixed. Most aspies are terr... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: questioning |
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Posted: 06 Apr 2008, 9:49 am
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,377
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| relax, just listen to what they have to say, and ask questions when only to get the conversation going. also, most people like questions formulated in a way that asks them what they think or feel about something, rather then about facts. Just remember, you're not interogating someone, you are giving... |
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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: Vaginas Vs. Penises |
| Brainsforbreakfast |
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Posted: 06 Apr 2008, 9:24 am
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Replies: 34
Views: 755
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| we aspies sure love our sexual organs. Mmhmm. I think it's more intrest in someone elses reproduction organs :lol: This is kinda like.. those threads of people argueing wheter batman or spiderman would win in a battle. Hmm..I would argue that vagina would win though.. a penis has many offensive abb... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Special Affinity for animals? |
| Brainsforbreakfast |
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Posted: 06 Apr 2008, 9:18 am
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,622
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| oh, I love animals, especialy cats, but every critter has a special place in my hearth for me :) My own theory is that, with animals, you can cut through all the social nonsense that we have such difficulty with and get to the heart of the matter, so to speak. Animals don't care that you may bother ... |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: Rare but Real: People Who Feel, Taste and Hear Color |
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Posted: 06 Apr 2008, 9:11 am
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,966
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| Well, that stuff can happen to on certain halicunogens.. Well, I had a trip, once and that's also the last time I will, but I could taste music 8O And after that, I knew exactly why I disliked a certain band..because they tasted like eww iron :lol: There was also some other weird things with my sens... |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: German suicide machine sparks outrage |
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Posted: 04 Apr 2008, 8:29 am
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,653
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| I agree. A person can't decide when, if and how he was thrown into this world. If a person isn't even allowed to decide when, if and how he leaves it, what rights does anyone truly have? Are we considered property to society? Slaves to the nation? Isn't it a persons own inalienable right to decide a... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Clocks going forward, makes me anxious... |
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Posted: 31 Mar 2008, 4:56 pm
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Replies: 15
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| I don't get it.. it's like one of those silly traditions that are being perpetuated for the sole sake of it being a tradition... Peoples biological clock get's al screwy if you cut and past an hour around.. Accidents, sleeplessness, etc.. Can't the global burocrats, for once, be sane, and be rid of ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I got mini-paranoia and mild post stress traumatic syndrome |
| Brainsforbreakfast |
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Posted: 31 Mar 2008, 4:47 pm
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Replies: 7
Views: 973
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There isn't much to reply to =/
What is there to discuss, other then saying: "well, that sucks"
I mean, your post is a bit cryptic..
Sorry if I'm being blunt..but I guess at least I replied |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: Dog prays at Japanese Zen temple |
| Brainsforbreakfast |
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Posted: 26 Mar 2008, 5:06 am
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,430
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Quatermass wrote: Brainsforbreakfast wrote: wow!  Reminds me of the Zen Koan "Does a dog have Buddha nature?" A cookie for the one who gets it right  . Now, where's my cookie?
It's in your temporary internet files..
wait, an edible cookie?
Here |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: Dog prays at Japanese Zen temple |
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Posted: 24 Mar 2008, 10:21 am
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Replies: 9
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wow!
Reminds me of the Zen Koan "Does a dog have Buddha nature?"
A cookie for the one who gets it right |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: This Forum Needs Yet Another Self-Proclaimed Love Doctor |
| Brainsforbreakfast |
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Posted: 24 Mar 2008, 10:18 am
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,842
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| 7. Before you say anything, grab her by the hair and drag her with you. Girls just love males taking initiative in a primal way. 8. Deoderant proofs you aren't confident about your BO. Make sure your armpits smell like a small animal crawled in there and died, as this shows your confidence. 9. Don't... |
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