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If the problem is not outside the bounds of known physics, then it should be considered plausible. Otherwise, it is certainly not impossible, but pointless to
by osigurdson 3y ago
If the problem is not outside the bounds of known physics, then it should be considered plausible.
Otherwise, it is certainly not impossible, but pointless to speculate.
If you enjoy speculating about such things, fill your boots, but realize that you are only doing it for your own amusement.
- glenstein 3y agoI think you mean possible rather than plausible? But otherwise I would say you're right, it's an exercise for personal amusement. But I think as you can see from elsewhere even in this thread, people slip into this mode of half-joking where they might as well be describing their ideas for Deus Ex fan missions, and the dividing line between serious engagement with evidence and make believe is breaking down.
- 2devnull 3y agoI would argue that play is a highly valuable intellectual activity. Speculating for one’s amusement falls into that category and is therefore not worthless. A lot of great ideas come from playing around with strange ideas that aren’t obviously useful.