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Stevil comments on Nov 17, 2017:

A pencil or in this day and age a keyboard.

Lancer replies on Nov 18, 2017:

That's a good answer, I like it.

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AtheistInNC comments on Nov 18, 2017:

There is no meaning or purpose to life other than what YOU give it. This question is the same as "What is the meaning and purpose of the Sun?" It is a natural event and outcome from matter and time. Humans have become self-aware and from evolution our curiousity seems to have helped us survive, ...

Lancer replies on Nov 18, 2017:

It's a lot more complex than that. You've stated the perfect meaning and purpose of life for an individual. However I (although i didn't make it clear) was asking for the objective meaning and purpose of life. One relies on individual decisions and the other does not.

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ErichZannIII comments on Nov 17, 2017:

I would say words and logic could be weapons in the right hands. Our bodies, yes. We can train our bodies to be weapons. But for me, I'd rather use my words and try to reason with someone. If that doesn't work, well, rocks and sticks sure can work well in a pinch.

Lancer replies on Nov 18, 2017:

I like your philosophy Erich. I also think along those lines and between them :)

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Stevil comments on Nov 17, 2017:

A pencil or in this day and age a keyboard.

Lancer replies on Nov 18, 2017:

Although it is true that the pen is mightier than the sword, at least that's how the quote goes. I think that as a weapon, it is not so much that what we write is a weapon, it is what we say. A man with huge amounts of charisma and intelligence (like Hitler) managed to unite his nation and improve it for all citizens. Also please don't counter with something regarding WW2. A lot of the history regarding WW2 is classified. we only have 40% of the history from that era at best. So none of us can really say what happened during WW2 except for that it definitely happened.

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silvereyes comments on Nov 17, 2017:

My brain. Humanity's greatest weapon. Our weak bodies would have never put us at the top of the food chain.

Lancer replies on Nov 18, 2017:

True but the body and brain must coexist harmoniously in order to work effectively. One is not more or less important than the other. However I do agree that our brains have allowed us to make many weapons and improve upon them. Also I'm curious, your username "silvereyes" is it a RWBY reference?

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BucketlistBob comments on Nov 17, 2017:

It was me telling my mother that my poor sister ate the candy. Cheap rock hard candy. I blaimed my poor sister. I was so evil as a kid. Man. Karens dead now. Drug overdose. Damn.

Lancer replies on Nov 18, 2017:

I find this both confusing and interesting. Also I was a pretty crazy kid. me and my friends used to run across the rooftops because we didn't understand that if we fell we would die. Life was much simpler back then.

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wordywalt comments on Nov 17, 2017:

A weapon s primarily a device with which to attack others. Our minds and speech can also be used to attack others. Hopefully, we have the moral courage and intelligence to choose not to attack others in any way, except if absolutely necessary self defense.

Lancer replies on Nov 18, 2017:

I like the way you think sir. Good on you.

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mike1951 comments on Nov 17, 2017:

My first weapon was my speech, I could rip your confidence right out of ya! lol

Lancer replies on Nov 18, 2017:

Just a joke

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mike1951 comments on Nov 17, 2017:

My first weapon was my speech, I could rip your confidence right out of ya! lol

Lancer replies on Nov 18, 2017:

Them sound like fightin words :D

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tsjames comments on Nov 18, 2017:

"a weapon is something which is used to protect oneself" Perhaps. I think you're defining a weapon to be yourself (or more precisely, your body), and then bootstrapping to suggest that the objects that we normally would call weapons are in fact somewhat neutral because humans make the decisions ...

Lancer replies on Nov 18, 2017:

I don't really understand that last part. However the answer I was mainly discussing was that the mind is the software and the body is the hardware. We choose to move are arms and legs, our bodies are weapons. Why else would we need strong knuckles, powerful upper arms and other evolutionary traits which can be utilized as weapons. Also I personally think that most weapons are just tools. They were designed to kill however they can be used to protect without having to fire a single shot. A couple months ago in texas there was a student who took out a machete and began killing people. Another student who had a legal concealed weapon licence took out his pistol and pointed it straight at the villain. The guy dropped his machete and lay on the floor. Although 2 people died from a MANIAC and not a GUN. which is why the gun debate is trash since it's not the guns that are a problem it's the people. Guns are a deterrent against the bad people in the world. They are our message that we the law abiding good people will not let you slaughter us because you want to, it's similar to action reaction principle. If you want to kill me then I will try to kill you. Anyway, have a nice day. I'm not trying to insult or make you feel uncomfortable. I just got side tracked in replying to your comment :)

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z0000 comments on Nov 18, 2017:

Dare I say ... my rapier wit? I have never needed to harm another person. That's all alien to me.

Lancer replies on Nov 18, 2017:

I am glad to hear that. I don't think violence is good in any way and always prefer open communication an honesty. But I learned the hard way that this philosophy is not universal nor is it applicable to the majority of people. Back in primary school my older sister was being bullied by 3 boys in her class. They were racist against her because she and I are half chinese. I walked up to their leader, who was a foot taller than me and 3 years older than me. I asked him to stop, he wouldn't, I ran to ask a teacher for help but she replied "I'm on break". So I returned back to see them shoving my sister to the ground. I punched the first in the back of the head, I kicked the second and the third cracked his head whilst running away by tripping down the stairs. I helped my sister to her class and told the teacher what happened. As far as the teacher was concerned, she thought I bullied 3 upper clansmen. My dad was called, the women explained the situation and said "He obviously bullied the 3 defenseless boys for no reason" and my dad didn't respond. He moved past the woman, knelt down to me and asked for my side of the story. I told him the truth and he said "I'm glad someone here has a brain and some integrity" right in front of the female principal and female teacher (who tole me she was on break). He then threatened legal action against the school for negligence which is when they apologized and the female teacher still didn't admit she was wrong in any way. That's the world I came from. middle to upper class Australia and I still had to deal with bad people in one of the best primary schools in my area.

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Soldier76 comments on Nov 18, 2017:

Thank you. I have never viewed "weapon" from this point of view. Well done. I will assimilate this into my brain. The human is the weapon while the item used to harm others is simply the tool chosen to accomplish the end.

Lancer replies on Nov 18, 2017:

Thank you. I used to think that weapons were guns, knives or bombs but on their own they are harmless. They are armaments but the reason we sometimes call guns "firearms" is because that is what they were considered. An armament (extension of our body) that used fire to propel a projectile. Also I like the name. Overwatch right?

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Gyard782 comments on Nov 18, 2017:

The first weapon I was ever given was my identity. As soon as I was born I was born into a family, given a social security number, born as a citizen of the U.S., and was given a first and last name. As I continued to grow I always had a place to be and nobody could hurt me because of who I was and ...

Lancer replies on Nov 18, 2017:

I like your comment. I actually think that a name can also be perceived as the first gift that someone receives. I don't really like it when people legally change their names just to sound cooler or anything because I see that as forsaking who you are. It's like taking a gift from your parents and burning it in front of them. It seems disrespectful and arrogant.

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JohnSwindells comments on Nov 18, 2017:

Could have been a sheath knife for camping but for sure a Red Ryder BB gun. Got a .22 rifle at about 16 but I don't remember who bought it. I still have it. after 63 years. I do like the non-hardware comments, but I took the question literally--takes me back to childhood.

Lancer replies on Nov 18, 2017:

No worries. Most people have taken it literally. Honestly I'm kinda sad that so many of the things which were available to the public many years ago are now strictly controlled and legislated. I talk to many people born around the 1960's-1970's who tell me how they used to go shooting or hunting or blow up rocks down by a quarry. My school in Australia used to have a .223 rifle range and a shooting club, the schools used to compete and it was a fun competitive sport. But now shooting is so regulated that it costs $50 just to shoot 20 rounds.

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stonedog comments on Nov 18, 2017:

instincts

Lancer replies on Nov 18, 2017:

I like the idea but it's very short. Would you please care to elaborate? Also I'm guessing that what you mean by "instinct" is the natural experience gained by someone who has lived a long time, to be able to anticipate and avoid conflict which might arise in the future?

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Benthoven comments on Nov 18, 2017:

Wit... If you can talk yourself out of a conflict in the first place, then self-defense is much easier.

Lancer replies on Nov 18, 2017:

Communication is only possible between 2 intelligent organisms. This is earth, How many of the hundreds of languages in the world and all of history do you speak? We can't always talk our way out of conflict. My uncle went for a jog in the afternoon and never made it back home to his family. He was held up at gunpoint, he didn't have any money on him so the robber shot him and stole his running shoes. How did communication go in that situation? Cause I guarantee that out of all the methods of communication used on earth, only one method is universally understood. The languages of armed conflict, an exchange of visually derived body language and stances. Weapons aimed at each other. In this communication there are only 2 types, that of the person who wants to live and that of the victim who doesn't.

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ShadowRaptor comments on Nov 17, 2017:

Honestly, I don't think there is any objective purpose. I kinda like quoting the Rush song "Roll the Bones" when it comes to stuff like this. "Why are we here? Because we're here. Why does it happen? Because it happens." My reasoning for this is that- as far as I know, anyway- there's no evidence...

Lancer replies on Nov 17, 2017:

Guys, I really do appreciate the comments that everyone has made, even though it might seem like I come off as arrogant or egotistical. I'm really just curious to see other peoples thoughts and compare them to mine. I am taking on board everything that everyone says and I like to exchange intellectual ideas with intelligent people, which is why I signed up for this website. Well that and I can be somewhat anonymous.

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ThomasMeador comments on Nov 17, 2017:

(1) What is achieved within the life of an individual? In order to achieve something, the individual would have to have free will, which it doesn't. The life of an individual is something the universe is doing. (2) How do life processes effect the universe as a whole? Being that life processes are ...

Lancer replies on Nov 17, 2017:

That is good but there is still room for improvement. It is true that we humans have free will. However our overall choices have very similar outcomes according to the meaning and purpose of life. Whatever we do results in increasing the rate of energy transfer and chemical reactions. It is not that we lack free will, it's that no matter what choices we make we serve the meaning and purpose of life. I'm quite happy that you are starting to understand it since you are 1 of 3 people I know of who are approaching a high level of understanding the meaning and purpose of life. Your conclusion (ironically) is the first conclusion I came to during my research. I realized later on that it was actually just a distraction. The real meaning and purpose of life is much closer than you think however it is a difficult thing to find. I commend you on your effort since you have put more into finding the meaning and purpose of life than almost everyone on Earth. Good job. If you want to truly understand the meaning and purpose of life there are a few pieces of information you will need, I'd refer to them as "assumptions" or "conditions". They are the conditions required for the meaning and purpose of life to be true within our universes' context.

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Ravenwolfcasey comments on Nov 17, 2017:

Religions were created so a few could control the many...period

Lancer replies on Nov 17, 2017:

That's a very concise answer. It's also the most accurate one.

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MsOliver comments on Nov 16, 2017:

I believe that the purpose of life is to leave behind a legacy of good. If we contend that there is no god and no afterlife (and barring scientific proof otherwise I do contend both of these things) than the only true afterlife for an atheist, is people in the memories of those we affected in life....

Lancer replies on Nov 17, 2017:

I meant no disrespect. I only use grades to compare, not insult. Some people here have come closer to the answer than others which is a merit in itself. I don't remember any instance of aggression that I have perpetrated against you as an individual, I may have disagreed with your argument but I would never hold anything against an individual whom I haven't met in person. Also I think you'll find that I am not an "insensitive troll" who insults people for fun on the internet, I have better things to do. I am just trying to learn more, I sincerely believe that I am not the first to discover the meaning and purpose of life which is why when I discuss it in person i usually say "re-discover". I'm not as arrogant as many think, I am merely logical in my reasoning. I hope you have a nice day and continue to comment on whatever you like.

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ThomasMeador comments on Nov 16, 2017:

I was trying to think how to answer your question in a short comment. I can't. But I will take a feeble stab at it. Asking the meaning and purpose of life, may be asking the wrong question. The better question might be; "How do I live a meaningful and purposeful life?" I found the answer to that ...

Lancer replies on Nov 17, 2017:

The fact of the matter is, we are hard wired to increase the amount of suffering we give and receive. Also fun fact about peace (From another one of my theories). Peace is not achievable. By definition peace is a time when there is no war, however on the opposite side, War is defined as a time when 2 or more organisations engage in hostile warfare, i.e. a time without peace. So if we did put an end to all war and we had "Peace" it couldn't be called peace without something to compare it to, War. So war and peace are mutually exclusive. You can't have one without the other. Also another fun fact, the reason most people reject the meaning and purpose of life is because it is too logical for them to accept. They assign their personal beliefs that the meaning and purpose of life is something almighty and all powerful, something good and just. However it is really an explanation for all of the things we do and life does. Life can be cruel, and so can the truth. By now I've explained 2 examples and about 12% of the meaning and purpose of life. I would send you the entire document since you seem like a very open minded individual however I haven't edited the meaning and purpose of life in 3 years and I think it's due some servicing. If you do want a copy then by all means give me your email, I'll send everything, including 12 other theories which are slightly less interesting but still of a higher intellectual level than the average person.

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ThomasMeador comments on Nov 16, 2017:

I was trying to think how to answer your question in a short comment. I can't. But I will take a feeble stab at it. Asking the meaning and purpose of life, may be asking the wrong question. The better question might be; "How do I live a meaningful and purposeful life?" I found the answer to that ...

Lancer replies on Nov 17, 2017:

Lets move on to an even better example. War Apart from being a method of partial natural selection (mainly because yes strong people survive war but nowadays it's not the strongest who survive, it's the luckiest or the smartest who survive. Hence why commanders send their subordinates to go risk their lives instead of doing it themselves) it is also a method of population control. Let us list the main variables of war. IN = weapons, misguided humans PROCESS = conflict, destruction of land/property OUTPUT = pain (individual and community), emotional stress, dead humans, destroyed homes, children without parents, parents without children, etc. Now, there is no real gain in war except to perpetuate the ongoing population control of our species. Logic does not persist in war, nor does it have any need to. Human beings will naturally move towards an outcome (either consciously or subconsciously) that will increase their emotional stress. Because that is how we are programmed. One good example is a German SS battalion who were stationed in a town on the Russian border during WW2. The Germans stated clearly that they did not want to have to kill any civilians, even if they knew they were resistance fighters. They stated that if one of their German soldiers was killed by the townspeople that they would randomly select 1 Russian to be executed to compensate. Equal compensation, 1 life for 1 life. Not only did the Germans say this, they also gave the Russian man 1 week of life left after he was selected in order to say goodbye to his family. The Russians didn't afford that luxury to the Germans. Even when the Germans said they would only kill if provoked, the Russians continued to kill them using car bombs, Molotov cocktails, etc.

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ThomasMeador comments on Nov 16, 2017:

I was trying to think how to answer your question in a short comment. I can't. But I will take a feeble stab at it. Asking the meaning and purpose of life, may be asking the wrong question. The better question might be; "How do I live a meaningful and purposeful life?" I found the answer to that ...

Lancer replies on Nov 17, 2017:

Thanks guys. Next comes the method of applying the objective meaning and purpose of life to the subjective meaning and purpose of life. Basically how we can apply this to human beings. Now, we will use this post as an example. This post is a stimulus to make you think, it is an input. If I were to contemplate this question then I expend only my energy, if I ask others to contemplate this question they expend their energy. This increases the total expended energy. With an initially small input of energy I have created a process which expends large amounts of mental and physical energy. If you agree with me you have expended minimal energy, if you disagree with me then you expend a larger amount of energy. This is due to a logical response and an emotional response. Human beings expend far larger quantities of energy naturally due to emotionally induced stress. This next part will sound quite absurd. Let's assume the human body is an organic reactor producing multiple chemicals. If your body temperature increases due to stress, you accelerate the consumption of O2 and production of CO2. You are accelerating the rate of energy transfer. Now we introduce an emotional stimulus. For example if a person is killed, their family hears the news and they all cry, their body temperatures increase, they break things or collapse on the ground. These are all forms of accelerated energy transfer. The death of an individual has accelerated the energy transfer rate of multiple individuals. Chemical potential energy becomes sound, kinetic and heat energy, there are also increased yields of chemical compounds from the body. Now the dead individual's body is returned to the earth, decomposes and is returned to the life-cycle of the planet. However the memories people hold of them will still cause them to become emotional and accelerate the rate of energy transfer. Even in death, they are a part of the system which is the meaning and purpose of life.

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Hominid comments on Nov 16, 2017:

To reply to your reply Lancer, this sticks in my craw: quote - "This is only for the very very few individuals who have both the necessary memories, technical knowledge/understanding and logical mindset. ". Then you give someone a 2 out of 100 for their remark. Who made you judge and jury on the ...

Lancer replies on Nov 17, 2017:

Also I'm sorry you feel that you need to remove yourself from this discussion. I would hope that you'd want to learn more about this topic. I know I do. But I realise that we are all different. Have a nice day.

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markdevenish comments on Nov 16, 2017:

the meaning of life doesn't exist . the purpose of life is to help those around you enjoy a good or better life !

Lancer replies on Nov 17, 2017:

Nice sentiment. No logic or engineering method applied. 0/100

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Hominid comments on Nov 16, 2017:

To reply to your reply Lancer, this sticks in my craw: quote - "This is only for the very very few individuals who have both the necessary memories, technical knowledge/understanding and logical mindset. ". Then you give someone a 2 out of 100 for their remark. Who made you judge and jury on the ...

Lancer replies on Nov 17, 2017:

I've been researching this topic for years. So naturally I would have deduced why I was able to come up with a significantly accurate answer. I broke down the process of finding the answer and I was able to find out what the requirements were for people wanting to find it. Unfortunately the main reasons people don't find it is because they 1) don't have the necessary background knowledge 2) lack the required experiences 3) Mainly the people who want to find the answer just end up committing suicide. Also I'm not judging. I'm comparing. I stated I had 30/100 so why is it wrong to compare my answer to others? Are you in favour of abandoning cross checking answers? Do you not like the sharing of ideas? Are you against progressive sharing of thoughts and free speech? I know you're probably not. I'm just making a point. If someone has researched a topic more than you then odds are that they would have more knowledge than you in that subject.

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Joanne comments on Nov 16, 2017:

Cosmically speaking there is no meaning or purpose to life. Per evolution, the purpose of life is to survive long enough to procreate. As an individual, I find my own purpose and meaning.

Lancer replies on Nov 17, 2017:

You've fallen for the most common mistake there is. You've confused THE meaning and purpose of life with YOUR meaning and purpose of life. You're correct about procreation but you lack significant information which is required to answer the question 1/100

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mike1951 comments on Nov 16, 2017:

There is none, you simply exist by accident. If there is,then its what you have created in your brain so existence can be understood. Just live and do whatever suits you, and then,die. Quite simple really. It can be pleasant or not,depending on your choices or the whim of nature.

Lancer replies on Nov 17, 2017:

It's true. You don't need to know the meaning and purpose of life in order to live. However there definitely is a meaning and purpose of life. If there wasn't then we wouldn't exist.

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evidentialist comments on Nov 16, 2017:

The purpose of life is to perpetuate the species and to survive. This is true for all organisms. We and perhaps a few other animals have developed the capacity to consider abstract ideas and as a result seek purpose outside of the biological imperative.

Lancer replies on Nov 17, 2017:

50% for the purpose. Your answer is almost as correct as it could be. However you haven't stated the meaning as in how we achieve this purpose and how it relates to the universe. So total score is 5/100

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gypsybluz comments on Nov 16, 2017:

I propose that the a priori rendering of Natural Intelligence and Order is to evolve...as it has...human cognition being an extension of it: progress expanding...having led to Artificial Intelligence, too. In the chronological sense, then, I believe we are just a stepping stone, as were other ...

Lancer replies on Nov 17, 2017:

You make some interesting points however you lack logical structure in your comment. I'd give you 1/100 however you did mention something extremely close to the final answer. The only problem is your lack of working out. Good try.

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tsjames comments on Nov 16, 2017:

@Lancer, the grading out of 100 and mention of a rubric sure makes me feel as though I'm back in school. I don't think that is how most people approach this forum, but to each his/her/they own. An engineering approach to many questions is often taken after the problem at hand is generally well ...

Lancer replies on Nov 17, 2017:

Hello friend. I understand your concerns about the grading system but it's just a comparison of how much I have rediscovered vs what others have put in their answers. Also the input process output method is the only way to rediscover the meaning and purpose of life. There is no other way. I am asking about the objective meaning and purpose of all life. Not individual lives. Also unfortunately I won't be sharing the meaning and purpose of life with anyone. I've decided that only people who meet certain requirements should be allowed to know it. Plus I've already stated a large about of information in one of the comments in this post. Have a look if you want.

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ShadowRaptor comments on Nov 17, 2017:

Honestly, I don't think there is any objective purpose. I kinda like quoting the Rush song "Roll the Bones" when it comes to stuff like this. "Why are we here? Because we're here. Why does it happen? Because it happens." My reasoning for this is that- as far as I know, anyway- there's no evidence...

Lancer replies on Nov 17, 2017:

I like your idea but it's not completely accurate. It's more philosophical than it is scientific

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Normanbites comments on Nov 17, 2017:

Man is the only animal that needs a meaning or purpose. Additionally, man is the only animal that defines meaning and purpose. So perhaps the meaning and purpose of man is to give meaning and purpose to the universe.

Lancer replies on Nov 17, 2017:

Nice sentiment but it's not really true.

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Nilkin67 comments on Nov 16, 2017:

There are basically two schools on this, my opinion. There is the purely biological that humans are here to survive long enough to pass on genes to the next generation as often as possible. There is the more mystical beliefs about good/evil, soul and the new age side. I personally fall into the...

Lancer replies on Nov 16, 2017:

Also I like your style. I may have come across as a bit blunt before. I'm currently busy with university coursework.

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JHeyoka comments on Nov 16, 2017:

Are you sure you're asking the right question? I think it's a bit vague. You will likely never know exactly what it is like to be any other form of life, even another human, unless occult stuff gets you somewhere, maybe, you know... What would the answer solve, though? Don't you just ...

Lancer replies on Nov 16, 2017:

I am asking the right question. This isn't I robot (just a joke, no harm meant, I just like movie references sometimes). The answer solves nothing, if anything it feels like more of a burden knowing the answer however I'm glad that I have it. It reduces my chances of dying and also of engaging in wasteful activities. I know what I should do because I have the universal meaning and purpose of life. I have devoted my life to 1) raising strong children and being a caring father 2) re-discovering the meaning and purpose of life As it currently stands, I will only ever be able to re-discover 50% of the meaning and purpose of life. At least for now. I'm working on increasing the probability of this. Also as for your answer. It is perfect for an individual philosophy however I was hoping for an answer to what the objective universal meaning and purpose of life is. I know it wasn't very clear in the question but I did say to use a logical method.

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pilotlight11 comments on Nov 16, 2017:

This was solved many years ago the answer is 42.* *see hitchhikers guide to the galaxy.

Lancer replies on Nov 16, 2017:

seen it. also wrong answer. I literally asked a philosopher the exact same question and he gave the answer you did

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MsOliver comments on Nov 16, 2017:

I believe that the purpose of life is to leave behind a legacy of good. If we contend that there is no god and no afterlife (and barring scientific proof otherwise I do contend both of these things) than the only true afterlife for an atheist, is people in the memories of those we affected in life....

Lancer replies on Nov 16, 2017:

2/100. You provided a splendid individuals meaning and purpose however this questions was mainly referring to the objective universal meaning and purpose of life. I commend you on your philosophy and it is slightly connected to the objective universal meaning and purpose of life however it doesn't contain the logical engineering rubric or any scientific method. I mean no disrespect. I personally agree with your philosophy and I think it's nice to see people in the world who think this way about life.

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Betty comments on Nov 16, 2017:

Theory...Our planet is teeming with DNA, the building blocks of life. Life has evolved from microscopic organisms and species that could not adapt have gone extinct and new species evolve. If we do not destroy our planet we too will eventually 1: go extinct, 2: evolve into a new species to adapt to ...

Lancer replies on Nov 16, 2017:

2/100. Your conclusion is good and your reasoning is good. I think you have the general idea however you have restricted yourself slightly in your answer. It is true that 1 of 2 options that you stated have the possibility to occur. However you merely described the course that life will eventually take, you didn't say why it does these 2 things. Your example is spot on, 100% for that however instead of answering the main question I believe you may have just provided an example. I mean no disrespect. Have a nice day

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KKTRANScender comments on Nov 16, 2017:

I spent a number of years experimenting with hallucinogens so take this with a grain of salt or a sugar cube if preferred. 1. There is always going to be something in the universe that we are incapable of understanding. However, that doesn't mean we shouldn't strive to learn how to comprehend ...

Lancer replies on Nov 16, 2017:

Very good. 7/100 I'm very impressed with your logical reasoning and hypothesis. Your open minded attitude is also a rarity which I am ecstatic to see in an individual. I mean no disrespect, you may one of the very few people who could answer this question. I really do wish you all the best and thank you very much for your contribution.

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AMGT comments on Nov 16, 2017:

I have a couple questions that might help me understand what you’re asking.. You used the words “theory” and “scientific method.” In your own theorizing, is there empirical evidence or is it strictly that you’re engaged in subjective hypothesizing? If there’s empirical ...

Lancer replies on Nov 16, 2017:

It is theoretical because there have been no studies done on it previously. Mainly due to the high mortality rate of people who actually want to know the meaning and purpose of life. Also this is an objective theory derived from an objective method. Have a look at my replies to ThomasMeador. It should either help you understand or make you hate me for some reason. Anyway, have a nice day

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ThomasMeador comments on Nov 16, 2017:

I was trying to think how to answer your question in a short comment. I can't. But I will take a feeble stab at it. Asking the meaning and purpose of life, may be asking the wrong question. The better question might be; "How do I live a meaningful and purposeful life?" I found the answer to that ...

Lancer replies on Nov 16, 2017:

This is only about 10% of the meaning and purpose of life. There are many more components which I don't have time to talk about at the moment. However every action at the individual level can be explained using the objective universal meaning and purpose of life. Hopefully you will be able to see this. Most people outright reject this because of what comes next.

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ThomasMeador comments on Nov 16, 2017:

I was trying to think how to answer your question in a short comment. I can't. But I will take a feeble stab at it. Asking the meaning and purpose of life, may be asking the wrong question. The better question might be; "How do I live a meaningful and purposeful life?" I found the answer to that ...

Lancer replies on Nov 16, 2017:

Now moving on from this as I realize you will think this is insane. I shall provide a basic example. Think of the solar system as a closed system. Once our star burns, what happens to the energy? The answer is trees, micro organisms, bacteria, etc. Organic life absorbs this energy and transfers it into another form, bio-chemical potential energy. It can then transfer this into kinetic energy, thermal energy, acoustic energy, etc. If we were to use an inorganic method of harnessing this energy (without using human technology) we would only have elements storing heat which is dissipated via black-box radiation principles. Hardly capable of storing energy efficiently. We also have another example of proof. Organic catalysts. Enzymes are hundreds of times faster at accelerating reaction rates whilst requiring far less energy inputs. Compared to an inorganic metal catalyst which although they can be used in a wider variety of chemical reactions they also require a higher energy input and provide a slower reaction rate under standard conditions.

Does anyone else know the meaning and purpose of life?

ThomasMeador comments on Nov 16, 2017:

I was trying to think how to answer your question in a short comment. I can't. But I will take a feeble stab at it. Asking the meaning and purpose of life, may be asking the wrong question. The better question might be; "How do I live a meaningful and purposeful life?" I found the answer to that ...

Lancer replies on Nov 16, 2017:

These diagrams had the basic input > process > output logical flow sheet structure. It was then that I realized I had been thinking about this from the wrong perspective. My perspective was irrelevant, what I should've done from the beginning was view life using the objective universal perspective. There is absolutely no logic in an individuals actions when viewed subjectively as an individual. But if you view their actions objectively as part of a larger system, as part of a group. You begin to connect the dots so to speak. I had a revelation which I half was grateful for and half wish I hadn't. It dawned on me that the meaning and purpose of life was energy transfer. yes, 2 words, 2 very stupid sounding words. However they encompass everything in the universe. Energy and matter E=mc^2.

Does anyone else know the meaning and purpose of life?

ThomasMeador comments on Nov 16, 2017:

I was trying to think how to answer your question in a short comment. I can't. But I will take a feeble stab at it. Asking the meaning and purpose of life, may be asking the wrong question. The better question might be; "How do I live a meaningful and purposeful life?" I found the answer to that ...

Lancer replies on Nov 16, 2017:

It would be like trying to put diesel in a petrol car and wondering why it doesn't drive. Once I got this far I started asking the question "Why" which is a very powerful word. It has done more for the intellectual people of society than anything else. It encourages research to gain future understanding of the universe we live in. Once I started asking why I spent many years (I started when I was 7) trying to think why good or bad things happen to me or other people. Yes I failed. I couldn't find any common variables. Until high school. I studied Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering (mechanics), Religion/faith/values (mandatory) and attended philosophy club. One day in Engineering my teacher introduces me to process diagrams and sub-system diagrams. Now an important part of this is that process diagrams are analogous to the objective meaning and purpose of life. The sub-system diagrams are analogous to the individuals subjective meaning and purpose of life.

Does anyone else know the meaning and purpose of life?

ThomasMeador comments on Nov 16, 2017:

I was trying to think how to answer your question in a short comment. I can't. But I will take a feeble stab at it. Asking the meaning and purpose of life, may be asking the wrong question. The better question might be; "How do I live a meaningful and purposeful life?" I found the answer to that ...

Lancer replies on Nov 16, 2017:

I like your comment. I agree this doesn't stick to the engineering principle rubric however it is a good answer. The first step to comprehending the meaning and purpose of life is a simple problem solving technique. Define your variables, what are you looking for. I defined this question by "Purpose" as what is achieved within the life of an individual "Meaning" what method (physical or mental) is used to accomplish the purpose of life. How do life processes affect the universe as a whole. I then made a distinction between the individual meaning and purpose, and the universal meaning and purpose. I deduced that the main reason people cannot accept the objective universal meaning and purpose of life is because they try to apply it to their personal subjective meaning and purpose of life. This is wrong.

Does anyone else know the meaning and purpose of life?

Hominid comments on Nov 16, 2017:

You posture yourself as an egoic elitist. Get off your high horse.

Lancer replies on Nov 16, 2017:

I never claimed to know the meaning and purpose of life. I stated clearly that I am researching it. I have no ego, who am I trying to impress? To say I am on a high horse is to accuse me of arrogance. Is it arrogant to claim to know 30% of an answer? Last time I checked 30% was a fail. Also don't take this too personally. I have no specific quarrel with you as an Individual. I am merely deconstructing and destroying your argument.

Does anyone else know the meaning and purpose of life?

Nilkin67 comments on Nov 16, 2017:

There are basically two schools on this, my opinion. There is the purely biological that humans are here to survive long enough to pass on genes to the next generation as often as possible. There is the more mystical beliefs about good/evil, soul and the new age side. I personally fall into the...

Lancer replies on Nov 16, 2017:

I'd give this answer 2/100. I've only reached about 30/100 so far but you made a good attempt.

Does marriage equate to love?

hotmess69 comments on Nov 14, 2017:

After an intense backpacking trip in Zion National Park that culminated with a climb up Angel's Landing I asked a park ranger for advise. I asked him if there was a term for being in a great deal of pain while simultaneously experiencing blissful euphoria. Someone nearby heard the question and ...

Lancer replies on Nov 15, 2017:

Haha, I like this story. When I went on school camp and was hiking over 23 km of hills and cliffs I tripped at our last campsite and fell onto a sharp rock which put a 1cm diameter hole into my shin. It hurt for about a minute then I just ran to pack up my camping gear, patch up my leg and start the 5 km hike down the last hill. I never really felt much bittersweet pain but I guess I'm just an oddball.

Physics engine

HeathenFarmer comments on Nov 14, 2017:

Not mean enough to tell you that you are stupid, so you are just wrong. I subscribe to the theory of Branes and that the Big Bang was just the catalyst for change not the beginning.

Lancer replies on Nov 15, 2017:

Okay

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MustardSeed comments on Nov 13, 2017:

Interesting idea but as far as we know, the laws of physics and the physical constants are universal. Now it very well might be stranger than we imagine, but I don't think the laws are variable.

Lancer replies on Nov 15, 2017:

Just for the reccord I have kind of tried to write this theory into a short story/novel but have since put it on hold. I cam up with this theory 4 years ago and started writing the story 7 months ago. Also this wasn't my first theory. The first one was the meaning and purpose of life which is infinitely more interesting than this theory of the physics engine.

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wordywalt comments on Nov 13, 2017:

I believe that the universe is a recurring cycle which has no beginning and no end. Einstein said that the total amount of energy and matter in the universe is constant, although what form it takes (matter or energy) varies. the swirling physical chaos of the universe creates gasses, dust, ...

Lancer replies on Nov 15, 2017:

I know it breaks the law of E=mc^2 but Einstein is the be all and end all of science. He may have been wrong. If we investigate it more we may find out much more with regards to the universe than we knew initially.

3 main religions

NEOTHEISTFool comments on Nov 13, 2017:

Full hearted ly disagree Gods have killed more men than the devil of all religions combined...do the math in the judeo Christian Islam he kills less than 20 and God is almost in the millions if not inumerable

Lancer replies on Nov 15, 2017:

I personally believe that every human is responsible for their own actions, regardless of the excuses (god) they use for their actions. Hence why we incarcerate people when they commit crimes even though some say it was for the sake of their religion.

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Orly comments on Nov 14, 2017:

I'm hung up on the "live together harmoniously with minimal hostility" bit. Have you read any of the sacred texts of those three religions? They all seem fine with killing those who don't believe the same way. There are verses specifically calling for death for all kinds of silly shit that we now ...

Lancer replies on Nov 15, 2017:

You are correct. In the scriptures there are multiple incidents of immoral and heinous activity. I am mainly discussing the modern day religions and their influence on the religious communities. I personally believe that religion is one of the most influential forces in society. Human beings have always engaged in heinous acts of barbarism against one another. We will continue to do these things for the foreseeable future. The "live together with minimal hostility" part only works when there is only 1 religion in an isolated community. If there are 2 or more religions in an isolated community then there will be much more conflict than not.

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ErichZannIII comments on Nov 13, 2017:

Well, all three "main religions" are related. They all cite Abraham as a major historical figure. They have more in common than different, and yet, we seem to hate each other so much.

Lancer replies on Nov 15, 2017:

Oh okay. apologies for my ignorance.

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andygee comments on Nov 13, 2017:

Kathleen McCauliffe in her book "This is your Brain on Parasites" did a wonderful job establishing the epidemiology and public health policy in the Pentateuch. In my WHERE THE HAIL IS BOUND UP project, I had established other innovations, especially in agricultural policy but also in jurisprudence ...

Lancer replies on Nov 15, 2017:

Okay. I understand what you mean now. Someone I know raised a similar point about ramadan, part of the muslim faith where the people would fast for a period of time to reduce the nutrients in their bodies which parasites would feed on, starving the parasites of nutrition. I don't completely know if it's true because I don't have time to research it

3 main religions

HeathenFarmer comments on Nov 13, 2017:

Judaism is hardly one of the three major religions there are only 13.3 millions people of Jewish decent on earth and many of those are likely atheists or agnostics. There are more people practicing traditional African religion there are people practicing Judaism. You are assigning far too, much ...

Lancer replies on Nov 14, 2017:

It was mainly a comparison of similar religions which originated approximately in the same region. Also I already commented on someones comment about these not being the 3 main religions.

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andygee comments on Nov 13, 2017:

Kathleen McCauliffe in her book "This is your Brain on Parasites" did a wonderful job establishing the epidemiology and public health policy in the Pentateuch. In my WHERE THE HAIL IS BOUND UP project, I had established other innovations, especially in agricultural policy but also in jurisprudence ...

Lancer replies on Nov 14, 2017:

I have to be honest, I don't completely understand all of your comment.

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Squirrellglider comments on Nov 13, 2017:

The laws of physics as we know them at the moment are quite possibly subject to change as is any other knowledge in science. As we understood the laws of physics pre Albert Einstein, were different to how we understand them now. The laws haven't changed just our knowledge of them, so as our ...

Lancer replies on Nov 14, 2017:

It's not a "magical computer". The computer was an analogy. I'm just theorizing that if we get an output i.e. the big bang, then we must have needed an input to destabilize the 4 fundamental forces. If the logic of input -> process -> output is wrong then nothing in the universe would work.

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ThomasMeador comments on Nov 13, 2017:

I voted "Are you stupid" Sorry, just couldn't resist. :) No, I think the laws of physics are stable (unchangeable). Can you envision a reality where the value of pie is different?

Lancer replies on Nov 14, 2017:

I agree that the constants are called that for a reason. I'm just curious as to how the constants came about.

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wordywalt comments on Nov 13, 2017:

I believe that the universe is a recurring cycle which has no beginning and no end. Einstein said that the total amount of energy and matter in the universe is constant, although what form it takes (matter or energy) varies. the swirling physical chaos of the universe creates gasses, dust, ...

Lancer replies on Nov 14, 2017:

That is actually false. As the universe expands, photons travelling across space also expand. Their wavelength increases however their velocity "c" remains constant. As velocity (c) equals the product of frequency and wavelength, as the wavelength increases the frequency decreases. Therefore using E=hf for energy of a photon, we can prove that as time goes on photons become less energetic. At least following a logical method we can theories this.

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Allan comments on Nov 13, 2017:

[if we assume the universe is a simulation (I know this isn't true) ] How do you know this isn't true? Can you talk to the poster wondering if this is true, and tell him your reasoning.

Lancer replies on Nov 14, 2017:

I don't quite understand your comment. What is true is something which can be confirmed using logical evidence. In the event that there is no evidence we have the Schrodinger's cat analogy where the statement is both true and false until prove otherwise. This theory is currently both true and false until we prove it otherwise. True is just a matter of perspective.

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MsOliver comments on Nov 13, 2017:

Those aren't the top three religions. Yes, Christianity and Islam are the top two, but Judaism is #8 by population. So that being the case, how would you explain your argument in relation to the rest of the top five, which includes Hinduism, Buddhism, and Shintoism?

Lancer replies on Nov 13, 2017:

Fair point. I have to be honest I don't know much about Hinduism or Shintoism. Fair point, I don't usually look up figures for stuff like this since I have uni work to do but I guess this discussion is mainly focusing on the idea of religion using these 3 as examples for comparison.

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NEOTHEISTFool comments on Nov 13, 2017:

Full hearted ly disagree Gods have killed more men than the devil of all religions combined...do the math in the judeo Christian Islam he kills less than 20 and God is almost in the millions if not inumerable

Lancer replies on Nov 13, 2017:

To be honest. Killing in the name of god and god killing people are separate. If we believe god does exist then his kill count could include basically every human death ever. But for the sake of "there is no god" we assume that people who kill in his name just use it as an excuse.

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ErichZannIII comments on Nov 13, 2017:

Well, all three "main religions" are related. They all cite Abraham as a major historical figure. They have more in common than different, and yet, we seem to hate each other so much.

Lancer replies on Nov 13, 2017:

It's not the religions that hate each other. It's the people. The saying "if you just sat down for 1 hour to speak to your enemy, you would find you have more in common with them than not"

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silvereyes comments on Nov 13, 2017:

These 3 religions all originate from the same place, by the way.

Lancer replies on Nov 13, 2017:

I knew I missed something out. Thanks for the assist ????????

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Squirrellglider comments on Nov 13, 2017:

The laws of physics as we know them at the moment are quite possibly subject to change as is any other knowledge in science. As we understood the laws of physics pre Albert Einstein, were different to how we understand them now. The laws haven't changed just our knowledge of them, so as our ...

Lancer replies on Nov 13, 2017:

I agree. As the old saying goes. The more you come to know, the more you realise how much you don't know. My mum loved quoting that one.

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MustardSeed comments on Nov 13, 2017:

Interesting idea but as far as we know, the laws of physics and the physical constants are universal. Now it very well might be stranger than we imagine, but I don't think the laws are variable.

Lancer replies on Nov 13, 2017:

I agree that it seems like the laws aren't variable. But if there was/is something as powerful as a device that could create the entire universe, I'm sure it would have the capacity to change the constants within a specified domain.

To be or not to be?

Paul comments on Nov 12, 2017:

"To be or not to be?" > That is the question! "Are all dictators really that bad?" > Usually but not necessarily always. "Should Saddam Hussein or Colonel Qaddafi been forcibly removed from power by US led rebels?" > It's impossible to know after their ousting because we cannot know ...

Lancer replies on Nov 13, 2017:

Besides. Have you seen the Iraqi army today? They're a bunch of cowards who have minimum training and even less honour. Anyone who runs from the enemy and leaves their people to die is weak and should be punished. The soldiers didn't even try to evacuate civilians. They just ran away. Is that even a military? At least with the dictators you had a well trained and disciplined military.

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Paul comments on Nov 12, 2017:

"To be or not to be?" > That is the question! "Are all dictators really that bad?" > Usually but not necessarily always. "Should Saddam Hussein or Colonel Qaddafi been forcibly removed from power by US led rebels?" > It's impossible to know after their ousting because we cannot know ...

Lancer replies on Nov 13, 2017:

I mostly agree with you however what America did was invade foreign countries without any knowledge of the cultures or traditions of the people. They proceeded to remove the current leader and install their attempt at middle eastern democracy. Democracy doesn't work in the Middle East though. The culture doesn't allow for such a weak willed system. They needed a strong leader who killed extremist groups before they started bombing cities and torturing civilians like ISIS. I know we cannot predict how things would have turned out if we left those 2 in power but do you honestly think that it's better now that the people have been attacked and butchered at the hands of the taliban or ISIS? They used to have a promising future but now their countries are nothing but ruins. I'm sure they are really happy that their families are dead and their homes destroyed.

Does marriage equate to love?

VirginiaMan65 comments on Nov 12, 2017:

I had one brief marriage and it was just such a mistake! The gal wanted to marry me just to have a chess piece to play in her ongoing war with her mother.......After she dragged me down the aisle-whining and moaning about how I needed to save her-she then started bitching me into dust about ...

Lancer replies on Nov 12, 2017:

Sorry to hear that man. It's difficult to find a good partner these days

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snytiger6 comments on Nov 12, 2017:

The primary reason why Iraq is still hurting, is that all the oil money from Iraqi oil, is going to British and American oil companies instead of the Iraqis. There were never any weapons of mass destruction. It was all about going in and grabbing the oil. In Afghanistan they were only concerned ...

Lancer replies on Nov 12, 2017:

Good point. I'm guessing you know why the gulf war between Iraq and Kuwait really started? The Kuwaiti oil companies were using slant drilling to steal billions of dollars worth of oil from Iraq. Saddam went to the US ambassador to resolve this and was told to sort it out himself. Hence why he invaded, because the only language all people understand is the action of a loaded gun pointed in their direction. So Saddam was actually the victim. It's hidden history so not many people know about it except the locals and expats who lived there at the time.

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MsOliver comments on Nov 12, 2017:

Yes dictators are that bad. Tyrants, even those 'elected' in a alleged Republic are bad. Oppressing people is bad, every single time.

Lancer replies on Nov 12, 2017:

Well doesn't that make western leaders as bad as Dictators since they use similar tactics to accomplish the same goals? Where's the justice in the democratic systems? There is none. Regardless of the system of government we have, they still commit crimes against humanity. So should we punish the dictators who restrict their tyranny to one country or the democratic leaders who spread their tyranny to the world? It's all a matter of perspective

What is a leader and do they exist in government

Betty comments on Nov 12, 2017:

Politics has become a game and it is all about strategy to become a player on the world stage. Todays Politicians live in a bubble and mingle with the movers and shakers in society to garner support by granting favors. Image and optics are a priority. Politicians are removed from the everyday ...

Lancer replies on Nov 12, 2017:

I agree. My grandfather was mayor of a town in wales. He had a story he used to share with me when I was a kid. He told me that when he was in charge, they would hold monthly meetings with representatives of the council. There were about 5 extreme socialists, 10 moderates and 10 members of the workers unions and everyone had 1 vote each on matters that affected the town. The last Wednesday of every month everyone was told to gather at the town center. On average my grandfather, the 5 extreme socialists and about 2-3 others would turn up. My grandfather realized this would result in problems further down the track. So one night he made a proposal for people to vote on. Change the day to the last Friday of every month and change the venue to the local rugby club. The socialists didn't think much of this at the time except for "This just means we won't have to drive to town every Wednesday and we all end up in the rugby club anyway". So everyone voted in favor of this. After the first meeting the socialists immediately regretted this decision. Everyone from the moderates and the unions would show up each friday and the democratic process was no longer under the control of the extreme socialists. My grandfather was a socialist and trade unionist however he recognized that people don't care about the future of the town, they only care about what they can get out of it. Hence why changing the venue and time allowed him to influence the future of the town for the better.

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ThomasMeador comments on Nov 11, 2017:

It seems to me that most politicians are in it for whatever they can get out of it. They sell themselves to the corporations - the highest bidder. True leadership is rare today.

Lancer replies on Nov 12, 2017:

Really?!?! I'm sorry, I wasn't aware that it was so low. I think I might have mixed it up with my career salary. Sorry about that, I didn't mean to use false information. I'll use the $17 000 figure from now on. Thank you for letting me know.

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silvereyes comments on Nov 11, 2017:

A good leader is someone who inspires other people. I don't have any politicians that inspire me... so, for me at least, they do not exist in government.

Lancer replies on Nov 11, 2017:

Fair point. It is important for leaders to inspire the next generation to be the best that they can be

As a society we understand that tolerance and integration is a good idea.

Allan comments on Nov 11, 2017:

We should work towards society changing, adjusting and growing, so that everyone can be part of it. Italians coming to New York, then Chinese and later Koreans, caused dissent and tension. Then society adjusted an grew, and now everyone can eat Italian and Korean food. Everyone can have ...

Lancer replies on Nov 11, 2017:

I like the way you think. However what happened in New York was the best case scenario. Not all cultures can co-exist. There have always been groups who outright reject each other and their belief systems. I personally enjoy the cultural diversity of different peoples when it comes to sharing food. I enjoy lebanese lamb schwarma as much as I enjoy chinese san choy bow or a welsh roast dinner. However not all cultures enjoy sharing food and discussions. There are cultures in the world which used to sacrifice human lives, that used to eat human corpses. If they existed today would we just happily coexist with them? The Aztec people would forcibly remove people from peaceful villages in order to viciously murder them in the name of their god, not too different from the way that certain Islamic extremist groups murdered people from Charlie Hebdo in France just for a comedic drawing. When you kill people over a drawing you really have to ask yourself. Would I be comfortable living next to a murderer who might kill me for eating bacon or walking outside without a burqa? I have several muslim friends who are moderate muslims and I enjoy talking to them, however even they agree that too many muslims have been indoctrinated by extremist imams in order to spread false faith and distort the teachings of the Quaran

What is a leader and do they exist in government

ThomasMeador comments on Nov 11, 2017:

It seems to me that most politicians are in it for whatever they can get out of it. They sell themselves to the corporations - the highest bidder. True leadership is rare today.

Lancer replies on Nov 11, 2017:

I agree. I do understand that in order to get into office politicians have to make some deals with fellow members of parliament and also corporations however it is no longer acceptable when an organisation which was supposed to serve the people has the people serving them. In Australia the average pension is $60 000 however MP's get $120000 approx. Just for serving 8 years in government. In my state we had a woman retire at 34 years old on $100 000+ per year

What is a leader and do they exist in government

wordywalt comments on Nov 11, 2017:

Research the topic: There is much excellent literature on leaders and leadership There are no perfect leaders, but a number of truly great ones in government -- Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, Winston Churchill, Sadat and many more.

Lancer replies on Nov 11, 2017:

Roosevelt doesn't count. War profiteering governments are abhorrent and should be demolished or removed from power.

As a society we understand that tolerance and integration is a good idea.

SamL comments on Nov 11, 2017:

Segregation is definitely not the answer. Teaching and living tolerance is best.

Lancer replies on Nov 11, 2017:

I'm tired so I'm just gonna make this quick. In the thousands of years that humans have lived on this Earth we have never ever lived peacefully. We kill, steal, torture and subjugate our fellow humans. I believe in tolerance and acceptance of different cultures. I would love for one day a year we all come together and share food, music, dance and enjoyment however the world we live in will not allow for this. Try teach tolerance to Israel and Palestine, or ISIS and the west, or Liberal and Labor party members. No matter how intelligent we are, no matter where we live or our socioeconomic upbringing we still can't live peacefully. We have waged multiple wars over the course of the last 3 decades alone. We send our children to fight and die in a foreign land far from home. We are not tolerant humans. I accept reality so we should all try to mitigate the damage using a logical system rather than try convince the entire human race that intolerance is wrong.

As a society we understand that tolerance and integration is a good idea.

bingst comments on Nov 11, 2017:

I'm not even in favor of self-segregation. It seems to me that integration promotes tolerance. I suppose those who reject integration could live as hermits, but I would discourage enclaves of such people.

Lancer replies on Nov 11, 2017:

Is everyone nice to everyone? No. This is because we tolerate like minded people better than others who are not like minded to ourselves. If children in schools are told to go play then they break up into smaller and smaller groups called friends. We naturally segregate each other, we give each other space because we understand that not everyone can tolerate each other. This is a fundamental truth and reality. We naturally separate from each other in order to reduce the possibility of conflict. If you were to force all the children to play together then they would feel uncomfortable. There would be bullies, nice children and the large majority in the middle of the two. The more we force people to tolerate one another creates more and more tension. If we give each other space we can live peacefully however if we continue to force each other to tolerate and compromise, we will eventually create resentment and conflict. You can only retreat so far before you give up everything precious to you.

As a society we understand that tolerance and integration is a good idea.

MsOliver comments on Nov 11, 2017:

I don't know that it's the onus of the person to integrate, but rather the responsibility of the society to accept the diversity that the new member brings to the society. Most of the time the tension and conflict is not caused by the new member of a group, but rather the existing population's ...

Lancer replies on Nov 11, 2017:

The reason we have countries is due to natural segregation as a result of language. Throughout time we have built cities which accumulate like minded people. These cities develop culture and traditions that they believe to be correct. If we introduce a foreign entity with a different culture and belief then we tell the locals to tolerate them but the reverse is not done for them. Then we create social tension. It is true that we should try to accept diversity and I'm all for it. However communication and exchange is a 2 way street. If we expect one side to be tolerant then we must ask the same of the other. The problem here is that the west is being told to be tolerant whilst other cultures are not being tolerant. They actively deny the host countries culture and attempt to force their culture onto them. This is a problem with forced integration. If we force one side to compromise and tolerate, we are backing them into a corner. This will only result in hatred and eventual bloodshed as is happening in the US, UK, France, Belgium, etc.

As a society we understand that tolerance and integration is a good idea.

wordywalt comments on Nov 11, 2017:

Immigrants always bring with them the culture in which they have lived, and they often try to hang onto elements of that culture because is has become a pert of their identify. For a time it will create some discord. That is to be expected. What is not to be tolerated is the demonization of the ...

Lancer replies on Nov 11, 2017:

I agree that for a time there will be some discord however I was asking if we should force integration when it is unnatural or should we allow it to happen naturally to benefit all cultures. An example of this in society is islamic and chinese cultures which have integrated into western society. The chinese integrate, assimilate and benefit the cultural exchange of the areas, they live alongside the western citizens by making an effort to understand the cultural differences, they're open to understanding and tolerance. However the islamic culture is quite strong and uncompromising in nature, rather than integrate it attempts to subjugate the original western culture by forcing their beliefs on others in a hostile manner. They have no tolerance or understanding for the west however this is mainly due to the multiple invasions of their Middle Eastern homelands by (mainly) American and British forces.

If anyone knows the meaning and purpose of life then let me know.

CatByrd comments on Nov 10, 2017:

um, it's 42.

Lancer replies on Nov 10, 2017:

Basically the meaning and purpose of life (completely different to an individual persons meaning and purpose) is energy conversion. I'm in the process of revising my theories and I saw this site so I was curious to see if anyone had been researching this topic? I understand that you will not accept this answer however as I said, "Basically" meaning that I'm just giving the answer to your question with none of the 10+ pages of context and explanation required to understand the answer.