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Life is a game

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    with only 1 outcome: death. You can not win this game, so you might as well give up.

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    Lost User
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    - listen to your genes and reproduce -> You Die. Game Over. You lose. - win from the Inner Animal and don't reproduce -> you still die. You lose. - save people who would have died -> they will still die, just later. More importantly, You Die! You lose. - "make a difference" -> good for you. You still die. Loser. Anything else? - go into cryogenic sleep -> who knows, this may be your best bet.

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      I disagree. On average, being alive is a pain. That might be worth it if you could actually do something with your life, but you can't because it's too short. Any finite lifespan would be too short. In the end you'd always lose. The game doesn't end until you lose, the only way to 'win' is to make sure the game doesn't end - except that's impossible.

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      Uros Calakovic
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      harold aptroot wrote:

      On average, being alive is a pain.

      True, but just one look at a young women's behind, cold beer or a well designed database makes it a lot more tollerable.

      harold aptroot wrote:

      Any finite lifespan would be too short.

      Yes, but it is a team play. You pick up other people's work and someone will continue yours.

      harold aptroot wrote:

      In the end you'd always lose.

      I wholeheartedly agree with that, so why is it worth playing? Don't ask me, I'm just a sysadmin here.

      The bearing of a child takes nine months, no matter how many women are assigned.

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      • L Lost User

        - listen to your genes and reproduce -> You Die. Game Over. You lose. - win from the Inner Animal and don't reproduce -> you still die. You lose. - save people who would have died -> they will still die, just later. More importantly, You Die! You lose. - "make a difference" -> good for you. You still die. Loser. Anything else? - go into cryogenic sleep -> who knows, this may be your best bet.

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        Uros Calakovic
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        1. Procreate 2. Learn physics 3. Explore the Solar System 4. ??? 5. Rule the Universe :)

        The bearing of a child takes nine months, no matter how many women are assigned.

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          1. Procreate 2. Learn physics 3. Explore the Solar System 4. ??? 5. Rule the Universe :)

          The bearing of a child takes nine months, no matter how many women are assigned.

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          Lost User
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          That could work for a while, assuming that ruling the universe is a form of profit[^] And then you die. Game over. How about this: 1. Learn Biology 2. ???? 3. Achieve Immortality

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            That could work for a while, assuming that ruling the universe is a form of profit[^] And then you die. Game over. How about this: 1. Learn Biology 2. ???? 3. Achieve Immortality

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            Uros Calakovic
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            Add 4. Rule the Universe to the plan and we're in business.

            The bearing of a child takes nine months, no matter how many women are assigned.

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              Add 4. Rule the Universe to the plan and we're in business.

              The bearing of a child takes nine months, no matter how many women are assigned.

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              That shouldn't be too hard - immortality and careful planning go a long way. Consider it added :)

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                That shouldn't be too hard - immortality and careful planning go a long way. Consider it added :)

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                Uros Calakovic
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                Right. I'm off to practice zero gravity movement.

                The bearing of a child takes nine months, no matter how many women are assigned.

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                • L Lost User

                  with only 1 outcome: death. You can not win this game, so you might as well give up.

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                  Dalek Dave
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                  Are you feeling a little depressed Harold?

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                  • U Uros Calakovic

                    Right. I'm off to practice zero gravity movement.

                    The bearing of a child takes nine months, no matter how many women are assigned.

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                    Dalek Dave
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                    Uros Calakovic wrote:

                    I'm off to practice zero gravity movement.

                    Is this what you are looking for?[^]

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                      Are you feeling a little depressed Harold?

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                      Lost User
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                      Not more than usual. I found out about the futility of everything when I was about 4 or 5. It's a good thing really because I know I don't have to try - I can be as lazy as I want to.

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                        Uros Calakovic wrote:

                        I'm off to practice zero gravity movement.

                        Is this what you are looking for?[^]

                        ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave

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                        Uros Calakovic
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                        Among other things - have to be prepared. :)

                        The bearing of a child takes nine months, no matter how many women are assigned.

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                        • L Lost User

                          Not more than usual. I found out about the futility of everything when I was about 4 or 5. It's a good thing really because I know I don't have to try - I can be as lazy as I want to.

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                          Dalek Dave
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                          Life is not about winning or losing, it is about the journey. And a man is not judged by how long he lives, but by how well. Travel well and do good by stealth, remain quiet but carry a big stick, rush yourself and take time for others.

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                            Life is not about winning or losing, it is about the journey. And a man is not judged by how long he lives, but by how well. Travel well and do good by stealth, remain quiet but carry a big stick, rush yourself and take time for others.

                            ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave

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                            Lost User
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                            Sounds like things philosophers say. How will the journey matter when you are dead?

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                            • L Lost User

                              with only 1 outcome: death. You can not win this game, so you might as well give up.

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                              CaptainSeeSharp
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                              Smoke a bowl of good herb.

                              Invisible Empire: A New World Order Defined (High Quality 2:14:01)[^] Watch the Fall of the Republic (High Quality 2:24:19)[^] The Truthbox[^]

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                                Smoke a bowl of good herb.

                                Invisible Empire: A New World Order Defined (High Quality 2:14:01)[^] Watch the Fall of the Republic (High Quality 2:24:19)[^] The Truthbox[^]

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                                I will disregard your advice.

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                                  I will disregard your advice.

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                                  CaptainSeeSharp
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                                  Then suffer until you die.

                                  Invisible Empire: A New World Order Defined (High Quality 2:14:01)[^] Watch the Fall of the Republic (High Quality 2:24:19)[^] The Truthbox[^]

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                                    Then suffer until you die.

                                    Invisible Empire: A New World Order Defined (High Quality 2:14:01)[^] Watch the Fall of the Republic (High Quality 2:24:19)[^] The Truthbox[^]

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                                    That's the plan.

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                                    • L Lost User

                                      That's the plan.

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                                      CaptainSeeSharp
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                                      Go out into the middle of the street and run around in circles yelling "splishy splashy" over and over until the cops show up.

                                      Invisible Empire: A New World Order Defined (High Quality 2:14:01)[^] Watch the Fall of the Republic (High Quality 2:24:19)[^] The Truthbox[^]

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                                        Go out into the middle of the street and run around in circles yelling "splishy splashy" over and over until the cops show up.

                                        Invisible Empire: A New World Order Defined (High Quality 2:14:01)[^] Watch the Fall of the Republic (High Quality 2:24:19)[^] The Truthbox[^]

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                                        Like I said, I will disregard your advice.

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                                        • L Lost User

                                          Sounds like things philosophers say. How will the journey matter when you are dead?

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                                          dan sh
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                                          harold aptroot wrote:

                                          How will the journey matter when you are dead?

                                          With this philosophy, every living organism on this planet should commit suicide. What is the point in living when you know you won't live forever? Sounds rubbish, doesn't it?

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