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“We are all aware that the senses can be deceived, the eyes fooled. But how can we be sure our senses are not being deceived at any particular time, or even all
by acheron 8y ago
“We are all aware that the senses can be deceived, the eyes fooled. But how can we be sure our senses are not being deceived at any particular time, or even all the time? Might I just be a brain in a tank somewhere, tricked all my life into believing in the events of this world by some insane computer? And does my life gain or lose meaning based on my reaction to such solipsism?”
- Project PYRRHO, Specimen 46, Vat 7
Activity Recorded M.Y. 2302.22467
TERMINATION OF SPECIMEN ADVISED
- ndesaulniers 8y agoThat's the justification I give when my boss says my code is shit.
- taneq 8y agoCode monkey think maybe manager want to write goddamn login page himself Code monkey not say this out loud Code monkey not crazy, just proud
- polyfather 8y agoFor the curious, the quotation is from the amazing 1999 PC game, "Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri." This game was a treasure trove of thought-provoking quotations, many of which can be found on WikiQuote. [1] [1] https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Sid_Meier%27s_Alpha_Centauri https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Sid_Meier%27s_Alpha_Centauri
- greendesk 8y agoI would suggest a different action for this specimen. Previously, specimens were terminated. Valuable information is lost. If specimen 46, Vat 7 experiences a romantic relationship, our corporation will gain valuable research on emotional development past nihilism stage. Suitable partners are: Specimen 114, Vat 7 Specimen 126, Vat 7 Specimen 67, Vat 89 (pending switch)