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Scott... & Rym?! on FNPL.
Yes, it's true. Both of the FRC Heroes had time to hang with Ray, Kyle and I last night. The result can only be called great radio, IMHO. They worried about taking over the show, but I think the 3 lawyers held their own.
Here are the topics:
–Tax evading idiots and blogosphere response. There were some tax cheats recently captured by the U.S. Government and bloggers went nuts. Why is it so hard for some people to pay their taxes?
– Unusual experiences with people you’ve sold stuff to. I had a recent
encounter with a very motivated dude concerning a car. (8:33)
–best hotel rooms you’ve ever occupied and why. (16:18)
–8 simple-minded ways to enjoy every day. (25:59)
http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/enjoy-life-each-day/
–Classical literature versus comic books and manga. Shouldn’t you limit your consumption of lowbrow entertainment? (42:56)
–What questions do you have about life? Thinking people work out most of the main issues and life isn’t really much of a mystery. Do you even have any and if so what are they? (59:24)
(I have to make mention of the fact that I had never heard the term Hikikomori until Scott used it in this show. Thanks for that.)
Here are the topics:
–Tax evading idiots and blogosphere response. There were some tax cheats recently captured by the U.S. Government and bloggers went nuts. Why is it so hard for some people to pay their taxes?
– Unusual experiences with people you’ve sold stuff to. I had a recent
encounter with a very motivated dude concerning a car. (8:33)
–best hotel rooms you’ve ever occupied and why. (16:18)
–8 simple-minded ways to enjoy every day. (25:59)
http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/enjoy-life-each-day/
–Classical literature versus comic books and manga. Shouldn’t you limit your consumption of lowbrow entertainment? (42:56)
–What questions do you have about life? Thinking people work out most of the main issues and life isn’t really much of a mystery. Do you even have any and if so what are they? (59:24)
(I have to make mention of the fact that I had never heard the term Hikikomori until Scott used it in this show. Thanks for that.)
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I really should try some new books. It doesn't hurt to read something without pictures for once.
@ Viga o.o You have a very nice voice to listen to.
EDIT: Also, commenting halfway through podcast episodes means there's potential more commenting.
Ack! O.O;; It, it... it sounds weird, my nickname being said out loud. And people talking about me, without me being present, yet being able to know what's been said. Thank you though. I feel honored and it makes me feel weird, in a good way. And to Thaed, I'm also on Digg, use the nickname Nineless there too, as I try everywhere I get. I also use the same avatar on Digg as I use here, the colourful Kino one.
To all of you who don't know, I was listening to Over 40 Gamer. Really nice quick reviews of various games and consoles and Thaeds opinions on them. And Viga was on there this last episode (episode 8), which brings me to this idea:
Rym and Scott, what about an "Other podcasts" category? In which posts can be made like this, or where people can talk about other podcasts not connected by merely listeners. This idea probably came to me since I've found a Linux for newbs podcast called Linux Reality. It's nice, useful if you try to get into Linux. The host tries his best to make sure his podcast is listenable (only listened to the first 29 episodes thus far, thus can't say how much it has improved since episode one, seeing as it's already one year old iirc).
*thinks about making an avatar consisting only of the word "MALE"*
The reason why I thought you were a girl (and imagine you as a catgirl) is because your screenname reminds me of this anime Loveless. That's even weirder because that anime centers around a catboy I think. Sorry Mr. Nineless! *bows*
I'm going to check out that Linux for newbs podcast. I am considering at least trying it once. I used to think only super tech guys could use Linux.
And here is part one of the show on the YouTubes:
Euripides trousers - you menda dese trousers!
We usually spend an hour or two debriefing after she listens. It's pretty fun, actually. She just gets intimidated by geeks, since she's much more the liberal-arts type.
I dunno. You guys keep doing the episodes and I'll keep listening. Thaed, you're a great facilitator.
1) Why is there something, rather than nothing?
2) Why do we exist in space and time?
3) Does anything exist outside of space and time?
She's still pondering these questions, and would love to know what answers other folks have.
2) Because space and time are vehicles for our very short existence, if we exist at all.
3) Yes. Space and time are but two of many dimensions.
Why questions tend to devolve into things beyond our perception, either in physical space today or in the deep past beyond our current ability to observe. All will be revealed, but sadly, probably not in our lifetimes.
If you are asking the question why as in "what is the reason or purpose?" you are again assuming there is a reason or purpose. Reason and purpose only exist when an action is preceded by a decision making process. For example, you can ask what is the reason I choose to play video games. I choose to play video games because when I play them it creates pleasurable feelings in me that I desire. You can ask what is the reason for stars going nova. We know the direct causality, if not the original one. But as for purpose, there isn't one. That's just the way we know the universe works based upon what we have observed.
There is no why, it's just the way it is.
2)That's like asking the meaning of life. We were born, evolved or created.
3)Who knows. We wont until we get cool technology to find out. Until then we just imagine what might be.