A Thread About Nothing

[CoopJr]

Today I had a Turkey sandwich




With Mayo

[Letsgodiving]

Fish stick bagel for me with ketchup. Hmm good. I always cook a couple extra just for dunkin in the ketchup.

[puffnmo]

Left over chicken parmesan here. Not bad at all at all.

Anybody here agree that there is no such thing as time? It's something our minds invented based on the earth revolving on its axis, giving us day and night. Take that away, there is only the present. (there's only the present anyway, the rest is mind images...) I know you won't agree, but try to see through it...

Put out the garbage cans this P.M. One was only about 1/5th full, so didn't put it out. I may change my mind on that however.

[Rockrolex]

You know the sound of two hands clapping. But what is the sound of one hand clapping?

[unclesallie]

exactly. and here is the end of the thread, where it started. zero. nada. nothing, and of course, The Big Lebowski.

best, and cheers,
dan

[CoopJr]

Do they "Garnish" his wages?

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by BLSampson

Going to look at a watch tomorrow.

That's the spirit, Bryan! And it would be a what...?

[rogerfromco]

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

You know the sound of two hands clapping. But what is the sound of one hand clapping?

I saw that Simpsons episode. Bart nailed it. Just close one hand rapidly, keeping the fingers open and you can slap those four fingers down into the palm and clap one handed!

Now of course to stay on the original post, if nothing has an antonym, does that make nothing something???

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by unclesallie

exactly. and here is the end of the thread, where it started. zero. nada. nothing, and of course, The Big Lebowski.

best, and cheers,
dan

But you know, we all got some good brain calisthenics, don't you think? There are truly some good minds here.

[explodingtaco]

Originally Posted by puffnmo

Anybody here agree that there is no such thing as time? It's something our minds invented based on the earth revolving on its axis, giving us day and night. Take that away, there is only the present. (there's only the present anyway, the rest is mind images...) I know you won't agree, but try to see through it...

I really don’t want to get into this . . . So hard . . . really want to . . . don’t want to take time . . . but subject is so relevant to a Rolex forum . . .ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Ok "time" is too relevant of a subject for a thread about nothing so I will link Wikipedia and be done with it

Disclaimer: This artical refrences Immanuel Kant so it could be very relevant to our discussion of nothing as he was an atheist and yet a practical thiest all at the same time.

[puffnmo]

Originally Posted by explodingtaco

I really don’t want to get into this . . . So hard . . . really want to . . . don’t want to take time . . . but subject is so relevant to a Rolex forum . . .ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Ok "time" is too relevant of a subject for a thread about nothing so I will link Wikipedia and be done with it

Disclaimer: This artical refrences Immanuel Kant so it could be very relevant to our discussion of nothing as he was an atheist and yet a practical thiest all at the same time.

Explodingtaco - Thanks for the link. I find what they say agrees with my hypothesis, since they also cannot come up with any definition of time except in terms of a sequence of events.

Still haven't really decided whether or not to put out the garbage can 1/5th full. I may check tomorrow A.M. to see if there's anything decomposing in there, Heaven forbid, and base my decision on that... Larry.

[Incurable]

But, more importantly, will Sylar regain his powers and wreak havoc on the world as we know it? Will Peter change alliances and act to save mankind? Will Hiro ever free himself of self-doubt and wield his mighty sword of justice? Will Mohinder ever vanquish his naiveté and solve the biological mystery he's pursued in the name of his father? Who next will die only to be resurrected in the most incredulous possible way? Finally, is there no end to this misery?

[puffnmo]

Originally Posted by Incurable

But, more importantly, will Sylar regain his powers and wreak havoc on the world as we know it? Will Peter change alliances and act to save mankind? Will Hiro ever free himself of self-doubt and wield his mighty sword of justice? Will Mohander ever conquer his naiveté and solve the biological mystery he's pursued in the name of his father? Who next will die only to be resurrected in the most incredulous possible way? Finally, is there no end to this misery?

Uh - Pat.. I think you need to get some sleep...

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by puffnmo

Explodingtaco - Thanks for the link. I find what they say agrees with my hypothesis, since they also cannot come up with any definition of time except in terms of a sequence of events.

Still haven't really decided whether or not to put out the garbage can 1/5th full. I may check tomorrow A.M. to see if there's anything decomposing in there, Heaven forbid, and base my decision on that... Larry.

I can see what age and having kids has done to my brain cells - it is too hard to comment on time and its definition. All I can guess in some vague sense is that time is the measurement of the past. The present is the bridge between past and future and the future is based on expectations formed by past experience!

Do you think we could invite Stephen Hawking over for a remark or two?

And as for nothing, it still makes sense that it's only nothing when it is unacknowledged.

Larry, I would vote for taking out the trash. Less chance of dogs or raccoons getting into it. Than your trash can will have nothing in it.

[puffnmo]

Originally Posted by Lisa

I can see what age and having kids has done to my brain cells - it is too hard to comment on time and its definition. All I can guess in some vague sense is that time is the measurement of the past. The present is the bridge between past and future and the future is based on expectations formed by past experience!

Do you think we could invite Stephen Hawking over for a remark or two?

And as for nothing, it still makes sense that it's only nothing when it is unacknowledged.

Larry, I would vote for taking out the trash. Less chance of dogs or raccoons getting into it. Than your trash can will have nothing in it.

Lisa - Pretty interesting take on time. You referred to it not in terms of sequential events. I stand by my hypothesis that the reason we have been groping for a definition is because it does not exist except in our limited minds...

Re the garbage - I've decided to put it out. Be right back.

[puffnmo]

Re garbage bin - An interesting sequence of events took place.
I went out to check on the one I did not put out, found that it is not even 1/5 full and just has a few old papers laying on the bottom. I was pondering whether to put it out anyway, when the truck pulled up and emptied the black bin that was already out. So the decision was made for me, and it can wait until next week.

Lisa - Your take on time is quite interesting since you did NOT use a sequence of events to describe it. Still, it would be good to hear from Stephen Hawkings if he's available... Larry

[puffnmo]

Originally Posted by puffnmo

Re garbage bin - An interesting sequence of events took place.
I went out to check on the one I did not put out, found that it is not even 1/5 full and just has a few old papers laying on the bottom. I was pondering whether to put it out anyway, when the truck pulled up and emptied the black bin that was already out. So the decision was made for me, and it can wait until next week.

Lisa - Your take on time is quite interesting since you did NOT use a sequence of events to describe it. Still, it would be good to hear from Stephen Hawkings if he's available... Larry

Oh fluie, now I'm repeating myself. Age takes it's toll....

[Carolina]

This thread reminds me of a Seinfeld episode...

[BLSampson]

Originally Posted by Lisa

That's the spirit, Bryan! And it would be a what...?

Sub or GMT II.

[mailman]

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

How can you watch TV without chips

You could always put your hand down your pants John

[mailman]

Originally Posted by CoopJr

With Mayo

I used to date a girl whose last name was Maio

[mailman]

Originally Posted by Carolina

This thread reminds me of a Seinfeld episode...

I was thinking the same thing Now the question is, who here is master of their domain

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by Carolina

This thread reminds me of a Seinfeld episode...

Hi, Carolina. Seinfeld is what, in part, inspired this thread. And just like the show, see how much fun you can have when something's about nothing?

[Lisa]

Check out www.hawking.org.uk - if you have the time!

[East Bay Rider]

Originally Posted by mailman

You could always put your hand down your pants John

Why? To enjoy some nuts instead?

[Carolina]

Originally Posted by Lisa

Hi, Carolina. Seinfeld is what, in part, inspired this thread. And just like the show, see how much fun you can have when something's about nothing?

[Earl]

Originally Posted by Lisa

Yes. Some of the neighbors lost some shingles over the weekend. Have you lived here?

Lisa, I've never had shingles but, I understand they are not fun and then to lose some.... I hope they are alright... ;o)

J/K

[CoopJr]

Originally Posted by mailman

I was thinking the same thing Now the question is, who here is master of their domain

Whenever someone here gets banned, I think of Kramer and that fruit stand episode:

"You're BANNED!"...."I'm BANNED?"..."You're BANNED!"...."Where will I get my fruit?!"

[CPTL]

Originally Posted by puffnmo

Explodingtaco - Thanks for the link. I find what they say agrees with my hypothesis, since they also cannot come up with any definition of time except in terms of a sequence of events. Larry.

So...if time is only evidenced by sequence of events, does that mean when "nothing" happens, time stands still?

If so, then my watch is seriously fast after reading this thread.