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Recent content by Ophiolite

  1. Ophiolite

    Although I don't believe this apparently scientists believe life formed on its own

    @sjastro Do these points reflect Stapp's position? The brain evolves into multiple possible states (via quantum processes and decoherence) Consciousness selects which set of possibilities matters Quantum collapse (via the Born rule) selects one outcome That outcome is experienced as a conscious...
  2. Ophiolite

    Although I don't believe this apparently scientists believe life formed on its own

    Oh dear me. One step forward three steps back. The failure is mine. I underestimated your perception. Let me take you on a short journey. Please stay with me and read carefully: When an argument is published in a quality journal the author(s) make reference to the source of specific bits...
  3. Ophiolite

    Although I don't believe this apparently scientists believe life formed on its own

    Thank you. That is useful, but could I explain that to some else? No. Which means I don't actually understand it. I'll reflect on it some more and look through some of your earlier posts and see if it makes more sense. QM has little obvious impact on the world of geology and drilling technology...
  4. Ophiolite

    Although I don't believe this apparently scientists believe life formed on its own

    It's better than a kick in the teeth from a morose donkey.
  5. Ophiolite

    Although I don't believe this apparently scientists believe life formed on its own

    Well if you favour slanging matches over nuanced, cautious, yet progressive advances towards agreement and enlightment, then let me say what a bunch of juvenile, immature nonsense your post is. Full of the usual arrogance and closed mind that infests your posts. Now, be honest. Was my approach...
  6. Ophiolite

    Although I don't believe this apparently scientists believe life formed on its own

    I have given you a "Like" because you have delivered a concise post. I offer you a non-patronising "well done". I would have awarded a "Winner" if you had given the precise words written by Stapp; a proper citation of where those words were to be found; and an active link to the source.
  7. Ophiolite

    How is it that spiral galaxies don't spiral?

    Point 1: Intuition as to the physics of the problem does not trump careful collection of detailed data and meticulous analysis by trained experts. You are mistaken. Point 2: Your intuition on the point is weak by any standards. You are mistaken. Point 3: Spiral arms are regions of higher...
  8. Ophiolite

    How is it that spiral galaxies don't spiral?

    No. Absolutely not. It revolves around the galaxy in what is approximately an ellipse, but with small deviations from a perfect ellipse. Those deviations are imposed by local variations in gravity. Those variations are a consequence of the net effect of all the other orbiting masses: stars...
  9. Ophiolite

    Is the US heading for civil unrest.

    That what's you said and such a statement means no trial is necessary. I'm finished with your unpleasant dissembling. Hopefully permanently. The forum provides for that.
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    Is the US heading for civil unrest.

    The vidoe is all the proof you need! How do you reconcile that with your claimed respect for the law wherein the accused is entitled to a fair and speedy trial by a jury of their peers? You don't respect that aspect of the law. If there is hypocrisy here it comes from you. I am appalled by your...
  11. Ophiolite

    Is the US heading for civil unrest.

    There is so much compassion and humanity in your post! At least I suspect you must feel there is in order to be able to post it unashamed.
  12. Ophiolite

    Is the US heading for civil unrest.

    Well, I was inspired by the astounding originality of your own post, so I cannot take any of the credit. Why not surprise me further and offer an evidence based justification for your position.
  13. Ophiolite

    Is the US heading for civil unrest.

    Yes. I agree. We are always swayed by the facts and the evidence, while repulsed by lies, bias, prejudice and tomfoolery.
  14. Ophiolite

    Is the US heading for civil unrest.

    No manipulation is required.
  15. Ophiolite

    Although I don't believe this apparently scientists believe life formed on its own

    Thr trouble is you are not funny and using "lol" doesn't change that, it just highlights it. That's because you fail to acknowledge in any meaningful way that you understand why you are factually incorrect, but simply double down on what is evident to others as being nonsense. Irrelevant. You...