imdfantom
imdfantom t1_iz26ix1 wrote
Reply to The hard problem of metaphysics: figuring out if other phenomena exist in our universe that like consciousness require we bear a specific metaphysical relation to them - i.e. you can't know of consciousness without being conscious. by Gmroo
One might subscribe to the notion that "you" can't "know" at all unless you're conscious.
imdfantom t1_ixh91tv wrote
Reply to comment by izumi3682 in How to test if we’re living in a computer simulation by izumi3682
>We are going to be simulating them. And they are going to wonder who or what we are. Shortly thereafter they will start simulating on their own
Ultimately whether this is actually possible is the crux of the matter. .
Let us assume this type of simulation is impossible and therefore we will never manage to create them.
No matter how advanced we get, a "simulation theory" proponent can always say "we just aren't advanced enough/our simulations aren't sophisticated enough/we just need more computing power"
In this scenario simulation theory will be an unfalsifiable theory.(Of the dream of a mad god/plato's cave/brain in a vat/solipsism variety)
Until we create such a simulation, our reality is indistinguishable from one where such simulations are impossible.
Basically, first create a simulated reality, then maybe we can talk about turtles.
imdfantom t1_ixgsjd3 wrote
Reply to comment by TombofSirRichard in Researchers in Galicia open 15th-century tomb to test Columbus link theory. Explorer is generally believed to have been born in Italy in 1451 but some argue he was in fact born in Spain by ArtOak
I assume it would probably be irrelevant for most.
imdfantom t1_iviyawf wrote
Reply to comment by humaniteer in Bizarre star may have a solid surface, according to X-ray observations. Astronomers have now spotted a super strange one that seems to have a solid surface. Its intense magnetic field is strong enough to overcome its blistering temperatures and “freeze” its outer layers into a solid crust. by MistWeaver80
So, they're saying that the outer surface could be made of charged particles.
These charged particles are like little magnets (not really but for the purpose of this explanation it works).
The strong magnetic field (from inside the star) fixes these tiny "magnets" in place. Kind of like how iron filings are pushed into specific shapes when exposed to a magnet.
The effect is so strong that the ions act in ways similar to a solid (ie not much movement of particles).
imdfantom t1_izrk4vg wrote
Reply to comment by equestrian123123 in Molecular markers of cells involved in the sixth sense — proprioception, the unconscious sense of body position and movement by marketrent
>So is this why sobriety tests ask people to close their eyes and touch their nose?
Not exactly.
>If so, is there a connection between being intoxicated pSN?
No
>Or would it likely just be that your other senses that feed information into the pSN are impacted?
So accurate 3D maneuvering requires at least 2 out of 3 of the following senses working:
Alcohol messes with how the brain handles system 3 (ear balance) among other things.
Now if you shut off system 1 (eye balance), you can only use proprioception to maneuver in 3D.
1 balance system is not enough to move in 3d accurately so you fail the test.