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[UBCO study debunks the idea that the universe is a computer simulation]

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Techmology and Scientism / Re: Weekly Science Headlines

Last post by Abbot Mythos - November 12, 2025, 01:47:08 AM

UBCO study debunks the idea that the universe is a computer simulation

"New study uses logic and physics to definitively answer one of science's biggest questions"

As per this study:

"The research hinges on a fascinating property of reality itself. Modern physics has moved far beyond Newton's tangible "stuff" bouncing around in space. Einstein's theory of relativity replaced Newtonian mechanics. Quantum mechanics transformed our understanding again. Today's cutting-edge theory—quantum gravity—suggests that even space and time aren't fundamental. They emerge from something deeper: pure information.

This information exists in what physicists call a Platonic realm—a mathematical foundation more real than the physical universe we experience. It's from this realm that space and time themselves emerge.

Here's where it gets interesting. The team demonstrated that even this information-based foundation cannot fully describe reality using computation alone. They used powerful mathematical theorems—including Gödel's incompleteness theorem—to prove that a complete and consistent description of everything requires what they call "non-algorithmic understanding.""

Well, alrighty then. I'm glad we finally got that out of the way.

['F*cking Moron': Tucker Carlson Ruthlessly Mocked Over 'Parodic' Chemtrail Conspiracy Theory]

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High Weirdness / The Chemtrails Conspiracy Theo...

Last post by Abbot Mythos - November 12, 2025, 01:41:00 AM

Chemtrails are one of my favorite conspiracy theories. And, look who's keeping that ol' Chemtrails Conspiracy Theory alive and well:

'F*cking Moron': Tucker Carlson Ruthlessly Mocked Over 'Parodic' Chemtrail Conspiracy Theory

As per this article:

"On Monday, Carlson dropped the episode on X, writing: "The government has finally admitted that chemtrails are real. It's called geoengineering, and it's far worse than anything you imagined. Dane Wigington explains."

And so, "It's alive! It's alive!"

#53

Apple Talk / Re: Open Bar: Curbside Pickup ...

Last post by Chelagoras The Boulder - November 11, 2025, 07:09:00 PM

Mom has now settled down into the nursing home life, for the most part. Still tryna call her when i can so she doesn't feel abandoned.i thought this would chill me out, yet i just got done struggling thru a random bit of stress sickness that hit me outta nowhere.

#54

Apple Talk / Re: Tales from the Cutting Edg...

Last post by Chelagoras The Boulder - November 11, 2025, 07:06:14 PM

just when i swore id never do mental health work again, you make it look SO MUCH FUN

#55

Apple Talk / Re: ITT: Call It Now, Be Right...

Last post by Chelagoras The Boulder - November 11, 2025, 06:57:49 PM

the funniest option would be Pacifica or the New Callifornia Republic, or whatever we end up calling it, proposes an EU-style American Union that includes pretty much every nation in the North and South Americas, EXCEPT the US.

#56

Aneristic Illusions / Re: Regarding 'Merica's Actual...

Last post by Faust - November 11, 2025, 12:30:36 PM

Maybe that makes sense, it avoids a humanitarian crises in the usa over the Christmas period then allows them to trigger the shutdown again in Jan, that said

If they genuinely think the republicans won't budge, then the shutdown is pointless and harmfull.

If they think something will have changed by end Jan I dont see what it could be, but they must have something, because otherwise they will be facing two embarrassing climb downs instead of one.

[DIVISION A—CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026]

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Aneristic Illusions / Re: Regarding 'Merica's Actual...

Last post by Abbot Mythos - November 11, 2025, 03:22:03 AM

They folded on everything right? AMA funding is gone right?

The eight senators who recently caved to the Republicult™ to end this government shutdown voted to hold yet another formal vote on the DIVISION A—CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026. (And, unless you're an accountant with intimate knowledge of the U.S. Federal Budget, I wouldn't waste much time reading this thirty-one (31) page document.)

Now, it does appear the Republicult™ in the senate will have the votes to pass the this continuing appropriations act (CR). But, it only funds the government until January 30, 2026. So, this is basically a "kick the can down the road" move, and everyone gets to argue over another CR again early next year.

Most of the articles written about these negotiations are big on opinions, and low on facts. But, here's one that's as good as any I have read:

Here's what's in the Senate deal that would end the government shutdown

As per this article:

"The eight Democrats had been engaged in bipartisan talks over ending the stalemate for several weeks, and reached the agreement without the support of the party's leaders in the upper chamber.

The agreement they struck does nothing to address the expiring health care tax credits (emphasis mine) — which had been their party's key demand — besides the promise of a future vote on the issue. The deal left many Democrats furious with the eight senators who voted to advance it and with the party's leaders for allowing the defections."

And so, it's my opinion that our eight illustrious senators are saving the Republicult™ from the embarrassment of intentionally bankrupting and starving many of our citizens over the holidays for nothing in return. Now, is this a humanitarian thing to do? Sure, it is, in the short run. But, I don't believe it is in the long run.

I sincerely hope I'm wrong about this. But, this looks to me like yet another case of the Dems snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.

[may]

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Aneristic Illusions / Re: Regarding 'Merica's Actual...

Last post by Abbot Mythos - November 10, 2025, 09:08:44 PM

They folded on everything right? AMA funding is gone right?

To be honest, I don't even know.

I've been so disgusted, after reading the "Moderate Democrats" folded last night, I've barely looked at the news. My attitude is, if you're kicking your opponent's ass, don't waste your energy, or your time. Finish them off, and move on.

Now, I did look at one highly partisan political site a little while ago. And, those people published an article that read like the Dems had just executed some brilliant, winning strategy. Nevertheless, my reaction was WTF?!

So, after I finally cool down, I'm going to have to study the situation in detail, and get back to you.

Now, this may be another case of "kicking the can down the road," as American politicians are famous for doing that. But, to do it when you're clearly winning is incredibly stupid. Still, it's not like the Dems have not snatched defeat from the jaws of victory in the past.

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Aneristic Illusions / Re: Regarding 'Merica's Actual...

Last post by Faust - November 10, 2025, 06:25:05 PM

They folded on everything right? AMA funding is gone right?

[Senate Democrats blink on the shutdown after 40 days of pain]

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Aneristic Illusions / Re: Regarding 'Merica's Actual...

Last post by Abbot Mythos - November 10, 2025, 04:29:18 AM

I have once again been reminded why my Certificate of Voter Registration lists me as having NO AFFILIATION since 9/4/2008, even though the last Republican candidate I voted for was Arlen Specter for U.S. Senator in 1992.

Senate Democrats blink on the shutdown after 40 days of pain

As per this article:

"After nearly six weeks of a painful shutdown, a critical number of Senate Democrats backed a Republican funding bill to reopen government — with little to show for holding out so long."