General Discussion Forum

Post thread
Join the fun discussing casual topics sometimes outside the realm of science and technology. Maybe about books, movies, cooking, or general thoughts and commentary. This is a relaxing forum to unwind from the technical topics.

New Member Introductions

New member seeking expert advice in particle physics
Logical supervenience and interactive dualism.
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
5K
  • Poll Poll
News Greater Threat to American Democracy
  • · Replies 27 ·
Replies
27
Views
4K
Why Males Prefer Skinny Look: Fashion or Society?
  • · Replies 51 ·
2
Replies
51
Views
14K
General Discussion Quiz: Test Your PF Knowledge Now!
  • · Replies 29 ·
Replies
29
Views
7K
  • Poll Poll
News Most Dangerous Action to American Democracy
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
3K
Can You Break This Simple Code?
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
5K
Are 'personhood' and 'ethics' in conflict?
  • · Replies 15 ·
Replies
15
Views
2K
  • Poll Poll
News More Valuable: Military or Police
  • · Replies 21 ·
Replies
21
Views
4K
Google: We won't give into tyranny oh just kidding
  • · Replies 23 ·
Replies
23
Views
4K
News Why is diplomacy crucial in the fight against terrorism?
  • · Replies 83 ·
3
Replies
83
Views
9K
The Emergence of Time: A Scientific Exploration
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11
Views
9K
News Is It Time for a Political Shake-Up?
  • · Replies 37 ·
2
Replies
37
Views
5K
This guy doesn't understand wall street
  • · Replies 13 ·
Replies
13
Views
4K
School Starts Tomorrow: Grumpy Mood Despite Auto Show
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
2K
The five-billion dollar Trump card
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
Can Perjury Lead to Impeachment?
  • · Replies 37 ·
2
Replies
37
Views
4K
96 days since it has rained in Phoenix, Arizona
  • · Replies 12 ·
Replies
12
Views
5K
  • Poll Poll
Best Social Philosophy: What Do You Think?
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11
Views
2K
What is the most terrifying thing in this person's room?
  • · Replies 51 ·
2
Replies
51
Views
5K
College Students and the Facebook: A Growing Trend
  • · Replies 64 ·
3
Replies
64
Views
8K
News Support US Troops - Send Humanitarian Aid
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
Fear and Decision-Making in Fail-Safe: A Look Back at the Cold War Classic
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
3K
Can You Beat My High Score on Kitten Cannon?
  • · Replies 15 ·
Replies
15
Views
4K
Is The Life of Pi the ultimate storytelling experience?
  • · Replies 18 ·
Replies
18
Views
6K
What is the philosophy behind being accepted ?
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
4K
Are Humans Just Organic Machines?
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
9K
U.S. Destroyer chases pirate ship
  • · Replies 12 ·
Replies
12
Views
3K
News Is Samuel Alito a trustworthy and honest nominee for the Supreme Court?
  • · Replies 42 ·
2
Replies
42
Views
5K
Have You Tried Recreating Recipes from Apicius?
  • · Replies 14 ·
Replies
14
Views
2K
Was it legal to sell a wife in Scotland during the 19th century?
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
3K
News Iran - why the nuclear programme ?
  • · Replies 19 ·
Replies
19
Views
3K
How to Solve Cryptic Crosswords with Confidence?
  • · Replies 20 ·
Replies
20
Views
5K
Is it wrong to speak out against racism?
  • · Replies 16 ·
Replies
16
Views
3K
Which Greek Goddess Are You?
  • · Replies 42 ·
2
Replies
42
Views
16K
Survey Reveals Teenagers Think Scientists are 'Freaks
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
2K
I'm asleep and sleep-writing on PF
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
3K
Why Did FOX Cancel 'Who's Your Daddy' in the US?
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
2K
Business Budget Cuts: Sign of The Times?
  • · Replies 30 ·
2
Replies
30
Views
3K
Mensa Test: See How Many Did You Get Right?
  • · Replies 29 ·
Replies
29
Views
8K
News Bin Laden's New Tape: Bush Misinterprets Public Opinion Polls
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
3K
I'm getting ready to watch Brokeback Mountain
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
2K
News Discussing Cuba: Sources, Experiences, Successes, and Struggles
  • · Replies 57 ·
2
Replies
57
Views
8K
Wolfman Chest: Lessons Learned from a Haircut Gone Wrong
  • · Replies 16 ·
Replies
16
Views
3K
What Are Your Perspectives on Objective Reality?
  • · Replies 72 ·
3
Replies
72
Views
9K
Who Are Your Favorite Classic Villain Actors in Hollywood?
  • · Replies 15 ·
Replies
15
Views
3K
News Did the Supreme Court's Ruling on Physician-Assisted Suicide Uphold State Law?
  • · Replies 17 ·
Replies
17
Views
3K
  • Poll Poll
Astronuc's Birthday Odds: 1 in 365
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10
Views
2K
Stand on your soapbox please. NOW
  • · Replies 17 ·
Replies
17
Views
3K
Is a True Philosophical Life About Embracing No-Philosophy and Emptiness?
  • · Replies 23 ·
Replies
23
Views
9K
Explore the Unknown Universe: Conscious Field, Spirits and Life Force
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
4K
Aristotle and Dialectics: Are they really at odds?
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
3K
New Horizons Launch _Thurs Jan 19th_ ~1pm
  • · Replies 14 ·
Replies
14
Views
2K
Desperate Mom Auctions Child Online
  • · Replies 18 ·
Replies
18
Views
2K
TV Guide Channel: Where is the FCC When You Need Them?
  • · Replies 16 ·
Replies
16
Views
3K
Why Do People Value Jewelry Beyond Its Practical Uses?
  • · Replies 99 ·
4
Replies
99
Views
12K
News The witch hunt for liberals at UCLA
  • · Replies 12 ·
Replies
12
Views
3K
PF Hockey Pool Championship: Guess Matches & Win Glory!
  • · Replies 14 ·
Replies
14
Views
3K
Fear of Death: A Philosophical Inquiry into Coping with Uncertainty
  • · Replies 82 ·
3
Replies
82
Views
13K
News The Ultimate Loss of Civil Liberties: Innocent Man Shot Dead in UK
  • · Replies 634 ·
22
Replies
634
Views
48K
What Makes Certain Movies Worth Re-watching?
  • · Replies 53 ·
2
Replies
53
Views
8K
  • Poll Poll
Canadians, How Will You Vote in the Upcoming Election?
  • · Replies 15 ·
Replies
15
Views
3K
Has What the bleep do we know? sparked controversy?
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
4K
Could You Carry Away a Million Dollars in One Dollar Bills?
  • · Replies 15 ·
Replies
15
Views
4K
What makes The Matrix a classic sci-fi film?
  • · Replies 31 ·
2
Replies
31
Views
5K
News High court clashes over assisted suicide
  • · Replies 21 ·
Replies
21
Views
5K
Autopsy TV: A Surprising, Shockingly Awful Experience
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
3K
Is Thinking Essential for Existence?
  • · Replies 151 ·
6
Replies
151
Views
46K
Is The Chronic of Narnia Rap the Most Addicting Video on YouTube?
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
5K
  • Poll Poll
Is there a gender disparity in survey responses?
  • · Replies 31 ·
2
Replies
31
Views
4K
News America's relationship with the EU
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
2K
News Abramoff, Delay, how far will it go?
  • · Replies 25 ·
Replies
25
Views
3K
What are the top 10 songs on your playlist?
  • · Replies 19 ·
Replies
19
Views
4K
Can USC overcome Texas in a high-scoring matchup?
  • · Replies 22 ·
Replies
22
Views
4K
The Creation of Man: A Tale of Equality and Humor
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
3K
News ANuclear Proliferation in Iran: A Cause for Concern or an Unfair Target?
  • · Replies 127 ·
5
Replies
127
Views
13K
Foundation Novels: Discussion & Reviews
  • · Replies 30 ·
2
Replies
30
Views
7K
News Is the American Perception of the World a Dangerous Game?
  • · Replies 20 ·
Replies
20
Views
4K
Did CNN Get Banned in Iran for a Translation Mistake?
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
If you have any respect for me, don't read this thread.
  • · Replies 59 ·
2
Replies
59
Views
6K
Munich: Awesome movie or was it? I dunno
  • · Replies 13 ·
Replies
13
Views
3K
News Why are pension plans becoming a burden for companies and future generations?
  • · Replies 28 ·
Replies
28
Views
4K
Why is Friday the 13th not as significant as it seems?
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
I just locked my keys in my office
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
2K
News I'm writing a 12 page research paper on homelessness(USA)
  • · Replies 18 ·
Replies
18
Views
33K
How Did Army Soldiers Wake Up and Attack in Goldfinger?
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
4K
Live Coverage of the return of Stardust - eta, 1:57 PST - That means right now
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
Capturing the Beauty of a Guam Sunset
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
3K
Can they take your house away from you?
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
10K
Did Arsenal Crush Middlesbrough with a 7-0 Victory?
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
3K
I'm on vactation and it's raining
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
Is LaPlace's Skepticism on Knowledge and Progress Justified?
  • · Replies 104 ·
4
Replies
104
Views
6K
Nothingness: Examining Existence Beyond the Mind
  • · Replies 80 ·
3
Replies
80
Views
9K
A little Contest Show me something that is Absolutlly Useless
  • · Replies 17 ·
Replies
17
Views
7K
Is consciousness completely unpredictable?
  • · Replies 22 ·
Replies
22
Views
4K
  • Poll Poll
At what age did you start college?
  • · Replies 31 ·
2
Replies
31
Views
17K
Can a 21-Year-Old Student Become a Millionaire in Just 4 Months?
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
3K
Can Philosophy Solve This Murder Mystery?
  • · Replies 17 ·
Replies
17
Views
5K
What would ideal free speech be like?
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
3K
YOU solve America's Drug Problem
  • · Replies 37 ·
2
Replies
37
Views
6K
Last Reply on 16 Threads: Let's Talk!
  • · Replies 27 ·
Replies
27
Views
4K