Timesinks != difficult

[theaetatus]

To get slightly back on topic, I do not consider any of the three achievements you listed to be particularly notable. Fitness takes single-mindedness alone (not necessarily a good thing, a means rather than an end), celebrity status is vapid, usually fleeting and double-edged, and amassing money is hardly something to be seen as an ideal.

So that's why I see their achievements as worthless. As worthless as any of our video game achievements.

[theaetatus]

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

nonathletic/untalented/lardo.

This part deems a response at least, as it rather illuminates your position. You equate talent with physical fitness again; do you consider someone that runs from A to B 0.1 second faster than 10,000 other people doing the same more talented than, for instance, someone who can put forward new philosophical or scientific theories?

Is 'talent' where you're from purely a physical thing?

[bluntfang]

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

This part deems a response at least, as it rather illuminates your position. You equate talent with physical fitness again; do you consider someone that runs from A to B 0.1 second faster than 10,000 other people doing the same more talented than, for instance, someone who can put forward new philosophical or scientific theories?

Is 'talent' where you're from purely a physical thing?

why do you never attempt to address the full content of his post, yet nitpick at things that he probably got right about you personally? At least square can insult you while making coherent and relevant arguments at the same time.

It's ok though, most fools have trouble double tasking.

[theaetatus]

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

why do you never attempt to address the full content of his post, yet nitpick at things that he probably got right about you personally? At least square can insult you while making coherent and relevant arguments at the same time.

It's ok though, most fools have trouble double tasking.

Ok then, what have I not adequately addressed?

I wasn't nitpicking, I was asking square an honest question based on what he was apparently suggesting. Is 'talent' over there seen as something only present in physical activity, and if not, why imply that?

[theaetatus]

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

That person who runs that .1 second faster would get tons of recognition, sponsorships, money etc. Ever hear of the Olympics? I guess they don't matter either.

New philosophical or scientific theories. Hmm...Do these theories help me during my every day life? Do they provide me entertainment? Will they change my life in any way over the course of my life? Sorry buddy. Stop being a hater.

Edit: Also another thing that cracked me up: You have a problem with modern western society, yet you claim not to be from over here in the first place. I don't think I need to point out the flaws in that. All you get is a: lol

See my previous post, I already explained I don't place much value in those things.

To suggest that new theories don't change your everyday life seems rather odd when you are apparently using a computer, and probably enjoy such things as electric light, fresh running water, central heating, etc ad infinitum.

As for the edit... There are scarcely enough facepalm gifs in the world to express my reaction. The US does not equate to 'western society', it is in fact only a very recent addition to it.

[SuperSane]

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

That person who runs that .1 second faster would get tons of recognition, sponsorships, money etc. Ever hear of the Olympics? I guess they don't matter either.

New philosophical or scientific theories. Hmm...Do these theories help me during my every day life? Do they provide me entertainment? Will they change my life in any way over the course of my life? Sorry buddy. Stop being a hater.

Edit: Also another thing that cracked me up: You have a problem with modern western society, yet you claim not to be from over here in the first place. I don't think I need to point out the flaws in that. All you get is a: lol

It would behoove you to read the entirety of The New York Times (nytimes.com) every day for a year. I urge you to learn about NASA's contributions to modern technology.

Furthermore, read about the entire last centuries worth of physics, starting with general relativity and quantum mechanics, and the incredible technology that resulted from this (initially, and periodically) purely mathematical and theoretical work.

After gaining a requisite knowledge of recent scientific advancements, feel free to browse all of the new peer-reviewed scientific papers.

TED is a great way to learn about how new scientific developments (or have affected) affect tens of millions of people across the world.

I offer you these suggestions after noting the (almost unbelievable) ignorance staining your post.

As an aside, it seems an unfortunate effect of a timesink that a player Can become incredibly ignorant of almost anything besides the games he/she plays.

[SuperSane]

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

Don't read the new york times, don't want to. I read bloomberg sometimes that's about it. I don't care. Know why? I have/make plenty of money, and am fine with the way I am, and don't hate on people for what they have.

You're on a video game forum, acting all intellectual and high and mighty isn't going to make you look like any more than an angry basement dwelling 40+ year old hater.

People have different interests and hobbies, deal with it, don't hate on it. Get money.

You asked: "Do these theories [scientific] help me during my every day life? Do they provide me entertainment? Will they change my life in any way over the course of my life?"

The answer is yes, they do.

[theaetatus]

P.S. The personal attacks betray your rather obvious trolling position, square. If you had stuck to some rational arguments you may have been a little less obvious. Please keep this in mind for future attempts.

[theaetatus]

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

Why do you sensitive internet rejects (or socrates wannabes) feel the need to say everyone is a troll? Its a cop out. You have no response, so I'm trolling. K.

I have responded to each of your points so far.

What marks you out as a troll is your immediate resort to personal attacks to try to provoke me. This suggests you are either trolling or hold a grudge against me. As I don't believe we have met before, the former would be the obvious conclusion.

If you don't want to be perceived as a troll, don't act like one. Try omitting the last paragraph of your posts so far and you'll see a marked improvement.

[theaetatus]

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

You made your points, people like Socrates (who most people most likly don't know or care about) are so great, and people like David Beckham suck. Ok we get it. Back to your dirt farm.

Well at least it sunk in eventually, even if in a mostly misunderstood manner. I'll settle for that. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]