@vgr @simplic10 @GabrielDuquette linguistic conventions & equations work when the world we experience responds the way they led us to expect
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@schakalsynthetc@simplic10@GabrielDuquette modulo scope of "we" and "us." Gravity works as expected everywhere. Specific egregores don't.2 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
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@vgr@simplic10@GabrielDuquette btw, sophomoric q, neat a: will gravity still work as expected if yr not on this planet but don't know it?1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
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@vgr@simplic10@GabrielDuquette a: yes, *if* you also know how to use the theory effectively2 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
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@vgr@simplic10@GabrielDuquette if yr predictions don't work out you can try throwing out the assumption that you're on earth1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@vgr@simplic10@GabrielDuquette if you *do* then find the space villian that's imprisoned you on a simulated earth, aha, that explains that1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@vgr@simplic10@GabrielDuquette ie, if you want evidence whether or not yr senses are being deceived, test for existence of a deciever1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@vgr@simplic10@GabrielDuquette but don't bother questing for the deceit-proof episteme bc Cartesian demons can never be ruled out a priori1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
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@schakalsynthetc@simplic10@GabrielDuquette Umm, we are each ourselves our own presumptive deceivers.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@vgr@simplic10@GabrielDuquette in which case the argument is, being alert to self-deception & weeding it out when & where you find it is >2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
@schakalsynthetc @simplic10 @GabrielDuquette yup, that's my basic life process. It's like digestion/sleep type cycles for the mind
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