Could "luck" increase probability?

[rahmani]

Although none of the hypotheses in this thread are false, in the sense of 100% false, they do not satisfy at least two of the main criteria of science. First, they aren't falsifiable and almost certainly violate Occam's razor.

[xarzzardorn]

Originally Posted by Nocturne [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

You speak of Occam's razor like it's an infallible law. There are some things science was just not meant to quantify. I just know from personal experience that things like astrology and karma are real things. I guess some things you have to experience in order to actually understand them.

lol

[khanable]

Originally Posted by xarzzardorn [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

lol

[Glasken]

Originally Posted by xarzzardorn [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

lol

[Lexical]

The problem with OP's argument is that it asserts a global truth based on an individual's observations. While I do believe in the philosophy of "mind over matter" in that your mind can perceive reality in a different way and thus shape an individual reality (e.g. schizophrenics), it is not an adequate observation for global truths which must be tested and verified amongst other people. It is basically a problem of a small sample size.

[theaetatus]

Originally Posted by Lexical [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

The problem with OP's argument is that it asserts a global truth based on an individual's observations. While I do believe in the philosophy of "mind over matter" in that your mind can perceive reality in a different way and thus shape an individual reality (e.g. schizophrenics), it is not an adequate observation for global truths which must be tested and verified amongst other people. It is basically a problem of a small sample size.

Erm, that's not 'mind over matter', that's simply a shift in perception. "Mind over matter" suggests either ignoring the body's reflexes (ignoring pain, for instance), or paranormal hokum such as telekinesis.

[Lexical]

Originally Posted by theaetatus [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Erm, that's not 'mind over matter', that's simply a shift in perception. "Mind over matter" suggests either ignoring the body's reflexes (ignoring pain, for instance), or paranormal hokum such as telekinesis.

Hence my quotes. I was going for a more general statement and lacked the words for it. But thank you for your pedantry.

[rahmani]

Karma is likely just you treating people in a particular way and then them treating you similarly. Because people are social creatures so calling it karma is assuming there is some metaphysical aspect when there just is none.

Also zodiac and astrology, it's probably false but almost everybody in my family is a Gemini or a Libra. My girlfriend is a Gemini and so were the last 3 I had.

I have no idea why, probably coincidence or hormones.

[Tanthallas]

/wrist

[theaetatus]

Oh and I wasn't expecting to see any Astrology any more, I thought the world ended for you guys last year?