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Update: I finished it, and it kinda sucked. Toward the end, I started noticing usage errors too (effect where it should have been affect for example). Overall, I was not impressed and lowered my rating of it on Fictionwise. The book was Time and Again by Nancy Fraser btw.
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Whatever the merits of the fiction, she has some hutzpah using that title when Jack Finney's classic sci-fi novel of the same name is so well known. Jack Finney's - Time and Again http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_and_Again_%28novel%29 |
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Same power they use for faster than light starflight, time travelling and teleportation. Mainly captive suns or trained black holes...
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Did i forget interdimentional taps?
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Captain, I can't explenn it but the dylithium crrrystals arr oot of phase!?!
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07-31-2009, 12:29 AM | #83 | |
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When he saw the set for the warp engine he said "I'm working on it." I don't know if faster than light travel will ever be possible but if Stephen Hawking gives the idea enough credit to even suggest that it might be, then I certainly wouldn't want to be the one to claim I know it will never be. Something to think about anyway. Cheers, PKFFW |
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so.. follow the link... http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...0727130814.htm |
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Your viewpoint starts from a false assumption that it requires some kind of knowledge or proof to not believe in the existence of gods. You imply that it is an active belief to deny the existence of something for which there is no reason to believe exists. It's a difficult distinction for some people to understand, but: not believing in something is not a belief in itself. Not believing in god is not the same as believing there isn't a god. Not believing I am wearing green socks is not the same as believing I am not wearing green socks. Can you see the difference? To believe I am not wearing green socks you would have to go on faith or some evidence, some reason to believe I am wearing green socks. To not believe I am wearing green socks simply means you don't have an opinion on the matter, probably because you have no way of knowing the answer. One is an assertion: a belief based on faith or evidence. The other is a neutral stance based on the question being in itself meaningless. An athiest has seen no evidence for the existence of god, and therefore doesn't have an opinion on the matter (since to him it is an irrelevant question). Quote:
Firstly, there are no beliefs in anything (let alone the beginning of the world) in athiesm. There is no set of common beliefs or values that athiests share. This is why athiesm is not a religion. It is a single opinion on a question that is meaningless to athiests - that there is no belief in gods. All other values, beliefs, etc. are unique to the individual. Religion claims (generally) to explain the beginning of the world, universe, etc. But since athiesm is not a system of beliefs it cannot and does not make the same claim. Quote:
And it also needs to be said (apparently) that no other beliefs that an athiest has are directly tied to their lack of belief in god. That is a hallmark of religion - 'god did it'. Athiests are not tied to a common interpretation of the universe, and any attribution of common ideas to religion is simply the religious paradigm failing to understand that not everybody has religion. Athiests do not claim to know (well, some will, some won't, but that is just further proof that there is no athiest belief system) how the world came into existence (at least not beyond currently understood scientific knowledge). As with the question of whether or not there is a god, the most common athiest response would be 'I don't know' or 'it's impossible to know' or 'it's irrelevant'. Quote:
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Put simply, a religion is a belief system, usually including a belief in a supernatural god or gods, accompanied by set laws and values. No matter what the definition, athiesm does not fit a definition of religion any more than not believing in magic slippers fits the definition of a religion. You've yet to provide a single point that backs up your claim that not believing in god is a religion. |
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But in his 'Brief History of Time' he seems to imply that time travel doesn't necessarily have to breach the laws of physics. Still, does it matter if it's not possible? It is a plot device that can help an author explore the human condition, so as long as it is at least explained in a plausible way I have no issue. |
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In what way is anything anybody has posted in this thread 'athiesm-promoting conversation'? I am merely clarifying the fact that athiesm is not a religion. I really couldn't care less what anybody's religious opinion is as long as they are nice to each other. It's telling that you haven't provided any counter to my proof that athiesm isn't a religion, and instead you've tried a personal attack. I have demonstrated clearly that athiesm does not fit any definition of religion. Athiesm is the lack of belief in deities. It does not require a faith-based belief (no, lack of belief is not a belief), and does not come bundled with a predetermined value system. All of my posts have been courteous and factual. I recommend you try my approach. |
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Most people don't like that, but it has nothing to do with the mis-classification of athiesm as a religion, and I don't believe anyone in this thread has said anything as you describe.
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Science fiction should make sense probably a bit more than your average story in a sense that it should be SCIENTIFICALLY accurate and thought through. Perhaps they have underground factories and slaves doing all the stuff? Think Wells. --Michael |
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Eitehr way, I totally agree that it doesn't matter if it is possible or not. At least not for me. Cheers, PKFFW |
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