anyone taken a shot at this question?
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In that case, there can be no right or wrong. Reality is usually determined by a consensus of the majority, not a stalemate.

anyone taken a shot at this question?
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so in outer space, do compasses work properly? is it really as cold out there as we have been led to believe? if time travels only forward naturally, wouldn't it be harder (or require much more energy) to travel back in time as opposed to traveling ahead in time?
Well? i would like some insight because physics is not my specialty.
i know it seems like some dumb questions
Compasses rely on the magnetic north pole to function properly, no magnetic north in space = a useless compass.
Time is just something constructed by your mind in response to motion. It isn't something tangible that can be 'jumped' to at will.
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I think I might have omitted something. Light. A light source is required in order for the subjects to even see the object. So let's say there's light present from a distant star.Z has no defined color or color name per se. X can only say 'green' based on how x's eyes registers and processes light, and an agreement with other observers on the categorization of some range of 'perceived' hues thereof. Without definition and agreement (and of course proper visual equipment) you just have photons, but no color. I'm also assuming you're referring to green from our perspective as participants of the experiment, not the subjects (x,y,z).
Why? 'Color' is only meaningful to those with sensory apparatus to process light. To a bat (if it's true that they can't see), there is no such thing as color. So color is context oriented and relative to the observer. Even then, I'd say there was no color at all EXCEPT that you say that x 'perceived' y as possessing the attribute/property 'green', suggesting both the presence of light, and the sensory machinery to 'register/process' it.
JG
Even then, I'd say there was no color at all EXCEPT that you say that x 'perceived' y as possessing the attribute/property 'green',
so in other words you're saying that if there are 3 people and 2 of them are psychotic, the 2 psychos say that an orange is cell phone, then you can make toll free calls with the orange?In that case, there can be no right or wrong. Reality is usually determined by a consensus of the majority, not a stalemate.![]()
How can they be both right and wrong? Something can't be in 2 different states at once. It makes no sense. CanActually the answer is they are both right and wrong at the same time. Only because color is an arbitrary term to identify what we perceive as color.
Even the red we see is not actually red but rather a consensual arbritrary term to represent the color.
I think this scenerio is similar to the Schrodinger's cat, paradox where the out come of the true color is 50% (assuming at least one of them got it right) and until there is another person to help determine it is both colors.
A compass's needle (magnetic tip) will align itself with the earth's magnetic field and point in the direction relative the earth's axis that we've designated as 'north' and accepted as convention. In space it should align itself with the dominant magnetic field and point in that undesignated direction. At least that's what I think. So yeah, a compass would 'work' in space.Compasses rely on the magnetic north pole to function properly, no magnetic north in space = a useless compass.
A compass's needle (magnetic tip) will align itself with the earth's magnetic field and point in the direction relative the earth's axis that we've designated as 'north' and accepted as convention. In space it should align itself with the dominant magnetic field and point in that undesignated direction. At least that's what I think. So yeah, a compass would 'work' in space.
so in other words you're saying that if there are 3 people and 2 of them are psychotic, the 2 psychos say that an orange is cell phone, then you can make toll free calls with the orange?
A compass's needle (magnetic tip) will align itself with the earth's magnetic field and point in the direction relative the earth's axis that we've designated as 'north' and accepted as convention. In space it should align itself with the dominant magnetic field and point in that undesignated direction. At least that's what I think. So yeah, a compass would 'work' in space.
No. Just 3 things in space: persons x, y, and object z.
I'm assuming you're asking for a spectrometer in order for them to make an objective measurement?
The equation will shape up similar to Schrodiger's cat, because until there is a third observer or viable instrument to confirm the color, statistically speaking, they are both right and wrong (assuming of course, that at least one of them are correct in the first place) just like the cat in the box is both alive and dead in Schrodinger's cat experiment. before there is an observer.so in other words you're saying that if there are 3 people and 2 of them are psychotic, the 2 psychos say that an orange is cell phone, then you can make toll free calls with the orange?
How can they be both right and wrong? Something can't be in 2 different states at once. It makes no sense. Can
And you're right, the scenario is similar to Schrodinger's Cat paradox. A paradox that's easily resolved once you get rid of the notion of matter being composed of particles. And likewise this x,y,and z scenario.
if the individual believes it to be real, it's real to them regardless of what the status quo is. This is just my opinion though. I've given this issue a lot of thought and i'm convinced that using the popular consensus criteria for discerning reality is circular. I proposed a thought experiment a while back in some thread to address this.
You have only 2 people in space, x and y, and a object, z. That's all. Now if x perceives z as having some arbitrary property, say, the color blue. And y perceives z as green. What color is z?

without a reference, no.touche,
it may 'work' but would it be of any conventional use?
I don't think I understand. could you explain. thanks.Does person x and y share at least two colors in common? The test involved in determining how we know dogs see a very limited range of colors would have been an interesting solution to your question
The notion of being 2 conflicting things simultaneously is nonsensical and illogical. A statement can't be both false and true. Once you accept this, you might as well throw all logic aside.The equation will shape up similar to Schrodiger's cat, because until there is a third observer or viable instrument to confirm the color, statistically speaking, they are both right and wrong (assuming of course, that at least one of them are correct in the first place) just like the cat in the box is both alive and dead in Schrodinger's cat experiment. before there is an observer.
In this case a third person dosn't confirm the color of the object, instead he changes the probability of the color being on over the other, and if two out of the three agree the can come to an accord and arbitrarily name the their perception of color......
huh?Even if a billion people agree to the perception of a color you will never statistically get 100% sure that they are all correct, its just a higher probability than anything less than a billion.

In Schrodiger's cat, the cat is both dead and alive, 2 conflicting things simultaneously, until it can be verified, 50/50 chance.. In your scenerio, assuming that one them is correct its also a 50/50 chance so until you can get a third party neither is right and neither is wrong....The notion of being 2 conflicting things simultaneously is nonsensical and illogical. A statement can't be both false and true. Once you accept this, you might as well throw all logic aside.
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Let me re-write: If a billion people were to agree on a color, statistically its still not at a 100% because even a billion people could be wrong.... However statistically speaking, the probability would be very close to a 100% and the probability would greater than any number less than a billion..Even if a billion people agree to the perception of a color you will never statistically get 100% sure that they are all correct, its just a higher probability than anything less than a billion.
I disagree. Truth is truth regardless of the number of consenting parties. See the question I asked Count23:In Schrodiger's cat, the cat is both dead and alive, 2 conflicting things simultaneously, until it can be verified, 50/50 chance.. In your scenerio, assuming that one them is correct its also a 50/50 chance so until you can get a third party neither is right and neither is wrong....
so in other words you're saying that if there are 3 people and 2 of them are psychotic, the 2 psychos say that an orange is cell phone, then you can make toll free calls with the orange?
a bit off topic sean, but u eva read this:
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if so, what did you think?
no sir, pure old fashioned paperbackyou can try requesting it in the e-books sub forum, however IMO it's worth dropping $$$ on.
just finished reading this one as well
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Sean69.... this spaceandmotion site is one of the best sites (of any category) I have seen in a long time. I am surprised that I hadnt run across this site before.
I disagree. Truth is truth regardless of the number of consenting parties. See the question I asked Count23:
so...?
i still don't understand your reasoning. if there's 100% agreement, the probability is 1. but what does probability have to do with this scenario??Let me re-write: If a billion people were to agree on a color, statistically its still not at a 100% because even a billion people could be wrong.... However statistically speaking, the probability would be very close to a 100% and the probability would greater than any number less than a billion..
i still don't understand your reasoning. if there's 100% agreement, the probability is 1. but what does probability have to do with this scenario??
absolute truth as opposed to ...??Where not talking absolute truth but, but rather statistical probability. In order to get close to the absolute truth you would need a properly calibrated spectrometer.
but how do you confirm that one of them is right?Think of it this way, what are the odds of a billion people being wrong about a color? It would never be 0% but that great of a number would be statistically close to zero.... Now what are the probability that two guys who see two different colors is right..... Well assuming that one of them is right in the first place it is 50/50 but with out verification,they are both equally right and both equally wrong, statistically speaking at least.
absolute truth as opposed to ...??
Well, I am talking about 'absolute' truth. And you don't need a spectrometer to get to it. A spectrometer is just another measurement device (like your eyes) whose output still needs to be interpreted by the mind. After all, it's calibrated by humans...
but how do you confirm that one of them is right?
absolute truth as opposed to ...??
Well, I am talking about 'absolute' truth. And you don't need a spectrometer to get to it. A spectrometer is just another measurement device (like your eyes) whose output still needs to be interpreted by the mind. The same mind that calibrates it.
I think I might have omitted something. Light. A light source is required in order for the subjects to even see the object. So let's say there's light present from a distant star.
OK. Now that being said, you do raise a very good point about categorization and consensus being necessary requirements for assigning the attribute of color. But even then you still maintain that has no color?
by the way did you mean 'perceived' z, not y, when you said:
Yeah, that's what I meant. You quoted me, pre-edit, while I was wrestling with blasted 'database errors'.. . . Anyway, below is the full quote.
Z has no defined color or color name per se. X and y can only say 'green' or 'blue' respectively, based on how x's and y's eyes registers and processes light, and an agreement with other observers on the categorization of some range of 'perceived' hues thereof. Without definition and agreement (and of course proper visual equipment) you just have photons, but no color. I'm also assuming you're referring to green and blue from our perspective as participants of the experiment, not the subjects (x,y,z).
Why? 'Color' is only meaningful to those with sensory apparatus to process light. To a bat (if it's true that they can't see), there is no such thing as color. So color is context oriented and relative to the observer. Even then, I'd say there was no color at all EXCEPT that you say that x an y 'perceived' z as possessing the attribute/property 'green' or 'blue' respectively, suggesting both the presence of light, and the sensory machinery to 'register/process' it. But between x and y, it can only be said that z has color, but nothing further.
Remember a thread I started a while back; "what's really real?" That's where I first presented this thought experiment in order to support my position that reality can neither be objective nor subjective but CONTEXTUAL.
Objective reality implies that both subjects x and y must agree on the property of z.
Subjective reality ultimately amounts to solipsism (only the self exists, or can be proved to exist) which is bullshit imo.
So, when you think about it, contextual reality fits best with WSM theory in that spherical standing waves in our observable universe form within the context of other waves -- neighboring out-waves become in-waves -- which then become matter. As opposed to the particle model of matter where 'fields' have to be introduced to inter-connect discrete particles...
nope. that changes the scenario. there's ONLY x, y and z.There have to be a arbitrary method between them, perhaps more people or a color chart or what ever.
Note neither would ever be 100% unless a properly calibrated spectrometer or some other device is listed at 100% accuracy and that's opening another can of worms..
bullshit! Again, there's only THE truth. No 'absolute', 'relative', 'dependent', 'circumstantial' etc, truth. Just the truth. Of course as defined within a formal system of reasoning, aka bivalent logic (yes or no)There are very little if any absolutes truth in the real world, other than mathematics i.e. 1+1=2
In other words, you cheatedNote I added assuming one of them is right to keep the numbers and odds easy, throw in the variable one of them could be wrong and we have some real math on our hands and I don't want to go there.

So, you're saying that definition, (attribute/property) and agreement (consensus) are necessary requirements for assigning the color of the object, opposed to a bunch of photons. But couldn't this be said of all characteristics of all things detectable by our 6 senses? Such that if these criteria (definition an agreement) are met, then any and every property we attribute to an object is objective?Z has no defined color or color name per se. X and y can only say 'green' or 'blue' respectively, based on how x's and y's eyes registers and processes light, and an agreement with other observers on the categorization of some range of 'perceived' hues thereof. Without definition and agreement (and of course proper visual equipment) you just have photons, but no color. I'm also assuming you're referring to green and blue from our perspective as participants of the experiment, not the subjects (x,y,z).
Why? 'Color' is only meaningful to those with sensory apparatus to process light. To a bat (if it's true that they can't see), there is no such thing as color. So color is context oriented and relative to the observer. Even then, I'd say there was no color at all EXCEPT that you say that x an y 'perceived' z as possessing the attribute/property 'green' or 'blue' respectively, suggesting both the presence of light, and the sensory machinery to 'register/process' it. But the between x and y, it can only be said that z has color, but nothing further.
JG
1) Imo, just saying the object is a bunch of photons is of no use --especially if you're trying to differentiate it based on a property -- you might as well say that for every visible object.Actually, I don't think this experiment refutes an objective reality, because the tools used to determine the 'isness' of the color attribute is flawed, the observers eyes. While x and y may disagree on what the color is, what's objective is that photons are present regardless of the eye's ability to process the light and interpret a color. Referring to my 'bat' example from my quoted comment, color is only relevant if you can see. Contextual reality is applicable here because light synthesizing eyesight becomes the basic tool of determination, which is very anthropocentric, which is 'our' contextual frame of reference. Having said that, context is meaningful even purposeful, and damn near ubiquitous.
What this experiment does for me is define a juncture where contextual reality ends and objective reality begins. This tells me that much of what 'we' describe as reality, at least in a general sense, is too dependent or constrained by our biology and neurology. Perhaps it's the case that if we're speaking of 'experiential' observation, then it's contextual, whereas properties that are independent of 'our' sensory machinery describe an objective reality.
Your thoughts?
JG
The word ... your word, "started" implies a beginning. A beginning invokes time. So now what?There was no before the big bang. Time itself started with the bang.
The word ... your word, "started" implies a beginning. A beginning invokes time. So now what?
