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The Age of the Quick Fix

Started by Remington, September 19, 2009, 07:58:15 AM

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Remington

Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 20, 2009, 09:39:35 PM
Quote from: Sir Remington III on September 20, 2009, 09:12:25 PM
Quote from: GA on September 20, 2009, 06:36:54 PM
Sir Remington, you are absolutely correct.  Now I just need to get off my ass and solve the banking crisis.

My resources are an internet connection, more computing power than I really need, a small bookcase of comics and textbooks, access to professors well versed in physics, mathematics, chemistry, computer science, philosophy, and religion, a loose social network who's only redeeming quality is that they don't drink to excess as much as everyone else on this damn campus, a drawer full of cutlery, and some bottles of juice.

It's GO TIME!  Now, where do I start?

It's really quite simple, GA.

1. Internet Connection
2. Comics and Textbooks
3. Cutlery
4. ???
5. (Sustainable) profit


On a more serious note, getting off the ass comes first. Bigger stuff comes after that. We have to address the root problem before we attempt to cure the symptoms, and I believe societal laziness in general is a root cause of many problems. For change to be genuine, it has to start with us: trying to change bigger issues first or trying to institute top-down change is like trying to build a pyramid upside down.

I don't want to cure the issues.  I like my chaos.
Point.

Quote from: Payne on September 20, 2009, 09:44:25 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on September 20, 2009, 09:39:35 PM
Quote from: Sir Remington III on September 20, 2009, 09:12:25 PM
Quote from: GA on September 20, 2009, 06:36:54 PM
Sir Remington, you are absolutely correct.  Now I just need to get off my ass and solve the banking crisis.

My resources are an internet connection, more computing power than I really need, a small bookcase of comics and textbooks, access to professors well versed in physics, mathematics, chemistry, computer science, philosophy, and religion, a loose social network who's only redeeming quality is that they don't drink to excess as much as everyone else on this damn campus, a drawer full of cutlery, and some bottles of juice.

It's GO TIME!  Now, where do I start?

It's really quite simple, GA.

1. Internet Connection
2. Comics and Textbooks
3. Cutlery
4. ???
5. (Sustainable) profit


On a more serious note, getting off the ass comes first. Bigger stuff comes after that. We have to address the root problem before we attempt to cure the symptoms, and I believe societal laziness in general is a root cause of many problems. For change to be genuine, it has to start with us: trying to change bigger issues first or trying to institute top-down change is like trying to build a pyramid upside down.

I don't want to cure the issues.  I like my chaos.

He only wants all your stuff Roger. All your stuff and all your things, doodads, knick-knacks, paraphernalia and kitsch.

SHOOT HIM WHILE YOU STILL HAVE BULLETS.  
I can single-handledly lead you guys out of this, but I'll need funds to do it. Unmarked bills and direct money transfers only please.
Is it plugged in?

The Johnny


Would you like monopoly money and a moustache to match your hat?
<<My image in some places, is of a monster of some kind who wants to pull a string and manipulate people. Nothing could be further from the truth. People are manipulated; I just want them to be manipulated more effectively.>>

-B.F. Skinner

Remington

Quote from: JohNyx on September 22, 2009, 03:39:59 AM

Would you like monopoly money and a moustache to match your hat?
Some monopoly money would be excellent, but I already have the moustache.
Is it plugged in?

The Johnny


That moustache has got nuttin' on Mr. Monopoly, and you sir, are missing a cane to be really real (tm) burgeoisie.
<<My image in some places, is of a monster of some kind who wants to pull a string and manipulate people. Nothing could be further from the truth. People are manipulated; I just want them to be manipulated more effectively.>>

-B.F. Skinner