[MD] Probability

[Gene M]

Rigel, err... I mean Platt said:

> In one doubt still exists. In the other it does not. Seems like a  pretty
> > clear difference.
>
> I thought you (or was it Case) said absolute certainty didn't exist. Here
> you
> are saying it does.


I'm saying it's really unlikely it exists. Absolute Certainly is as likely
as me not being born. A snowball's chance in hell, if you will.

> I'm serious. Do you actually have a distinct memory of being born?
> > If not, how can you be Absolutely Sure it happened. There is still an
> > unreasonable doubt that it did not.
>
> If you aren't absolutely certain you were born I really have nothing to
> add.
> I suppose you will live forwever, too.


Or you could've answered my question. But I guess a straight answer is not
something you're comfortable with. I answere you with a straight answer when
you asked, will you do the same for me?

Do you have any distinct memories of being born?

So as far as you are concerned, you are a work of fiction? I think maybe
> you've
> been seeing too many movies.


As far as I am concerned you're about as likely to get a point as the table
my computer rests on. Can you prove to me that Reality is not The Matrix?
Straight answer, yes or no. Can you prove that?

I know. It's becoming more and more obvious to me you really aren't
> conscious.


I really and truly honestly believe I am, but there's always the chance I
could be wrong. Always. You on the other never believe your wrong and can
never be convinced of anything other than what you think. You may be
conscious, but it seems more or less wasted on you.

> C'mon. 15 minutes? You don't have 15 minutes to may understand what it is
> > were talking about? Glad to have confirmation that none of this has any
> > importance to you, and you have absolutely no intention to try and
> > understand where we are coming from.
> > Why even discuss this if you've proven you don't give a damn and will
> never
> > even Try to change your mind?
>
> Good point. But since you can't be sure you are conscious and aren't sure
> that
> I'm conscious, I don't see much point in either of us trying to do
> anything.


Pride is an amazing motivator isn't it? Can't even take a few minutes to
open your mind because of the slight chance it might discombobulate your
happy little, static, world view. Your a real piece of work Platt. Like a
dinosaur, I'd like to believe people so static had all dissapeared, but here
you are! A living anachronism, set in your ways and unwilling to move, or
change. Proud. Too proud to even play a game.

-Gene