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1  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Bitcoin or Property? What might be the best investment? on: August 18, 2018, 09:48:38 AM
Tough decision: BTC is riskier, but you know, "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush," so while my heart cries "Bitcoin," my mind keeps saying "Property."

I'd invest like 80% into Property, while 20% into BTC. Something like that, I guess.
2  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Bitcoin can be a national treasure. on: August 18, 2018, 09:35:40 AM
Bitcoin is truly a treasure for someone who achieved even a single piece of it. Its value transcends that of a precious gold dust, proven that most people spend most of their time and effort to gain one bitcoin atleast. One can say that a bitcoin can replace everything; from salary, currency and that of a treasure. A country with its citizen having much reserve of bitcoins can be a powerful economic advantage.

Can we consider bitcoins as national treasure of a country comsidering its economic significance?


Bitcoin doesn't belong to any one nation so it can never be a "national" treasure.

Right. It's an INTERnational treasure because its price doesn't vary by country. Its price is all the same around the globe. But it IS a treasure and it will soon change a lot in this world Wink

Sure. International or Global.
But I believe, despite rumors, many governments are interested in adopting BTC because it might help them in many ways, so they might see it as treasure, but with global turnover and international prices it is still more international than national, of course.
3  Other / Politics & Society / Re: Is Trump just a puppet? on: August 17, 2018, 07:33:11 PM
Sometimes I have a feeling that he's one of those guys George Carlin once mentioned in his Life Is Worth Losing piece:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsL6mKxtOlQ

So, I guess he is just playing his role.
4  Other / Politics & Society / Re: SpaceX and the prospects of Mars colonization. on: August 17, 2018, 05:37:10 AM
Even though I'm pretty skeptical about the prospects of living on Mars, I believe the attempts to do so might bring some useful findings that might help us get an insight into a better way and destination for 'relocation.' Yes, it would be way too costly, including hundreds if not thousands of peoples' lives, but millions might benefit from it in the long run even if Mars proves to be a disaster to live on. After all, most important discoveries started with a dream. So, dream on! Wink
5  Economy / Trading Discussion / Re: How Do You Secure Your profits? on: August 15, 2018, 04:27:59 AM
Thanks for the topic! It's very informative.
6  Other / Politics & Society / Re: Is government responsible for solving unemployment ? on: August 14, 2018, 11:23:18 AM
Yes, it is. It establishes the policies and rules for its people and if those policies and rules prevent you from being employed, then it is the government's fault.

Agree. They're the ones who define the rules of the game.
7  Other / Politics & Society / Re: Why I'm an atheist on: August 13, 2018, 10:01:55 PM
Well no one can prove that god doesn't exist either.

Don't even get me started on the Scientology cult.  I saw an inteview with Leah Remini on the Joe Rogan podcast, I never realized how batshit crazy that religion is.  They also are stealing billions of dollars from their slaves.

I'm an atheist, but the idea that the existence of God can neither be proved nor disproved demonstrates how intellectually weak we are...
8  Other / Politics & Society / Re: Earth’s Greatest Threats on: August 13, 2018, 09:41:00 PM
They're so numerous that naming them makes no sense. Our world is ridiculously fragile...
9  Other / Politics & Society / Re: Evolution is a hoax on: August 13, 2018, 08:13:35 PM
It is interesting to see so many opinions of people that never red actually Darwin's work or any other scientific work supporting the theory. Make informed opinions, read, evaluate, my critical to everything before jumping into conclusions.

Most of Darwin's writings regarding evolution show that he was not very sure of himself. He was simply pointing out another path that looked viable at the time. Since then science has proven him wrong in may ways.

The most interesting point about all Darwin evolution is that Darwin, himself, doesn't clearly take on the immense problem that cause and effect - as shown to exist by Newton's 3rd Law - makes for his idea of survival of the fittest. Of course, they didn't use the word "programming" back then... at least not as frequently as we do today. But that is essentially what C&E is. Programming leaves no room for selection in the sense of natural selection. Intelligent design is all that is shown by all-pervading C&E.

In other words, Darwinian evolution was a total misnomer and miscalculation right from the start. It was science fiction right from the start. And all kinds of weak thinkers from the time of Darwin right down to the present have been overcome, mentally, by the dazzle of the Darwinian science fiction of evolution.

Evolution is a hoax.

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Dear BADecker,

I totally agree with you that the Evolution Theory proved to be wrong. I know that. Period.

First, when I read your comment I was surprised, but then I got the idea: you love the word 'hoax.' Well, good for you! Wink  I love this word, too, by the way.

HOWEVER, my point wasn't whether the Evolution Theory is a mistake or not. My point was that the word 'hoax' by no means matches the context. That's it.

I hate to disappoint you here, but if you claim to be so scientifically-minded, you must know the connotation of the word 'hoax,' don't you? It has a negative connotation.

hoax:

1. An act intended to deceive or trick.
2. Something that has been established or accepted by fraudulent means.

/American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved./


Thus, a hoax implies an intention to deceive or trick and establishing or accepting something by fraudulent means.

Which of these applies to Charles Darwin and/or his theory? (deceive,trick)
Did Darwin intend to deceive or trick anybody by his theory?
Was his theory established or accepted by fraudulent means?
Where's the proof that Darwin intended to deceive or trick people by his theory?

Don't answer. These are rhetorical questions.

Let's go on.

Now, in the given context we can discuss either a 'theory' or a 'hypothesis' vs. a 'fact.' (Remember, "scientific hypotheses are not facts?")

First, a scientist puts forward / formulates a theory in order to explain some facts or phenomena either to prove them or find some better evidence to explain his or her observations.
Look up 'theory' and you'll see: "...An assumption based on limited information or knowledge; a conjecture."
Unlike situation with 'hoax,' implying an intention to deceive, the key word here is 'assumption.'
So, 'theory' doesn't mean 'fact' or 'truth,' it's just an assumption.
In the end, if a theory proves to be correct, it becomes a 'fact' or 'knowledge,' but should it be wrong, it'll remain a 'theory' and become history.
It can become anything, but a 'hoax,' unless a person behind it intended to deceive or trick people, of course, which is very unlikely Wink

A bunch of definitions (just in case)

theory:

1. A set of statements or principles devised to explain a group of facts or phenomena, especially one that has been repeatedly tested or is widely accepted and can be used to make predictions about natural phenomena.
2. The branch of a science or art consisting of its explanatory statements, accepted principles, and methods of analysis, as opposed to practice: a fine musician who had never studied theory.
3. A set of theorems that constitute a systematic view of a branch of mathematics.
4. Abstract reasoning; speculation: a decision based on experience rather than theory.
5. A belief or principle that guides action or assists comprehension or judgment: staked out the house on the theory that criminals usually return to the scene of the crime.
6. An assumption based on limited information or knowledge; a conjecture.

Some definitions of the 'fact'

fact:

1. Knowledge or information based on real occurrences: an account based on fact; a blur of fact and fancy.
2.
a. Something demonstrated to exist or known to have existed: Genetic engineering is now a fact. That Chaucer was a real person is an undisputed fact.
b. A real occurrence; an event: had to prove the facts of the case.
c. Something believed to be true or real: a document laced with mistaken facts.
3. A thing that has been done, especially a crime: an accessory before the fact.
4. Law A conclusion drawn by a judge or jury from the evidence in a case: a finding of fact.

a concept whose truth can be proved; Example: "scientific hypotheses are not facts."

Thanks for the discussion!

Nothing personal Wink
10  Other / Politics & Society / Re: Evolution is a hoax on: August 12, 2018, 08:23:19 PM
Evolution is NOT a hoax! It is a THEORY, or a HYPOTHESIS, if you like, and it used to satisfy people's needs. However, with time, as new knowledge develops, the THEORY is becoming increasingly ironic and, thus, needs adjustments.  Cool
11  Other / Politics & Society / Re: We need more moral education on: August 12, 2018, 08:08:38 PM
I agree, but I believe we need to find a new way to introduce it to our society because the society has changed and might not be ready to learn in an old-fashioned manner.

Yeah, you're right. The old way may not work with the kids who were born in the new Millennium...
12  Other / Politics & Society / Re: Alternatives to death penalty? on: August 01, 2018, 08:42:52 PM
I think instead of death penalty they should work for factories without pay and that's their penalty.


instead of dying without doing anything why don't they just work for something that could help others lives

I agree. Totally. The best way to punish them is to make them work for the benefit of the society.

For example, they could have been involved in the recovery and clean-up of the Fukushima or Chernobyl Accidents instead of innocent people who lost their lives to save the mankind.

"The next task was cleaning up the radioactivity at the site so that the remaining three reactors could be restarted, and the damaged reactor shielded more permanently. About 200,000 people ('liquidators') from all over the Soviet Union were involved in the recovery and clean-up during 1986 and 1987. They received high doses of radiation, averaging around 100 millisieverts. Some 20,000 of them received about 250 mSv and a few received 500 mSv. Later, the number of liquidators swelled to over 600,000 but most of these received only low radiation doses. The highest doses were received by about 1000 emergency workers and on-site personnel during the first day of the accident."

As regards death penalty, I believe it's a waste of money. There are better ways to use those guys...
13  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Samsung: Smartphones are the Most Secure Device When Using Cryptocurrency on: July 29, 2018, 10:52:07 PM
What a surprising news! Never thought about it this way... Thanks for letting us know.
Here's the link for those who might get interested:
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/samsung-smartphones-most-secure-device-210755787.html?guccounter=1

Thanks for the link! Wink
14  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Samsung: Smartphones are the Most Secure Device When Using Cryptocurrency on: July 29, 2018, 10:43:53 PM
Who would have thought that smartphones are more secure? Thanks for the info. I'll keep it in mind.
15  Economy / Trading Discussion / Re: Day trade Vs HODL on: July 19, 2018, 05:56:03 AM
Being a safe bet, hodling is very convenient for newbies because you can learn about the market movements in a safe manner and without getting too nervous and making mistakes resulting in a loss.
The downside is that very often you might have to wait a long time before you make profit and the profit might be not as significant as with the day trade.
16  Economy / Trading Discussion / Re: buy some, sell some, and hold some on: July 07, 2018, 12:41:29 PM
when you do trading, do you always think about this, "buy some, sell some, hold some."

Sounds pretty sensible to me, always keeping in mind "BUY LOW, SELL HIGH," of course Wink
17  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Can Blockchain Survive Without Bitcoin on: July 05, 2018, 10:34:29 AM
Considering the fact that Blockchain is the unique technology, whereas Bitcoin is just one of the numerous alternatives, the answer is obvious: Yes, it can and it will, should anything crop up...
I don't think the whales or whoever has a great deal of BTC would let it just happen, but...
“You never can tell with bees.”

― A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh

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