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What Would Happen if You Pointed a Camera at a TV Screen?

Apr 1, 2005 · Replies 16 · Apr 19, 2005

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Can Axioms Prove Falsity in Formal Axiomatic Theories?

Mar 26, 2005 · Replies 10 · Apr 19, 2005

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Does the Anthropic Principle Undermine the Design Argument?

Apr 16, 2005 · Replies 9 · Apr 19, 2005

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Is Love Your Enemy Still Relevant in the War on Terror?

Nov 17, 2004 · Replies 49 · Apr 18, 2005

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What are your thoughts about physics forums compared to other forums?

Apr 15, 2005 · Replies 35 · Apr 18, 2005

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If you could live forever, would you?

Nov 14, 2004 · Replies 56 · Apr 18, 2005

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Coursework problem- do you think I made the right decision?

Apr 18, 2005 · Replies 3 · Apr 18, 2005

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Why Is Notpron Considered the Hardest Puzzle Online?

Apr 11, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 18, 2005

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What are the main macroeconomic theories and where can they be found?

Apr 16, 2005 · Replies 4 · Apr 18, 2005

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Experiences with starting a business

Apr 16, 2005 · Replies 13 · Apr 18, 2005

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News Should Parole Be Reconsidered for Violent Offenders?

Apr 17, 2005 · Replies 3 · Apr 18, 2005

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Build WW2 Planes: Is It Possible?

Apr 15, 2005 · Replies 32 · Apr 18, 2005

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How Do You Stay Motivated During Tough Times?

Apr 17, 2005 · Replies 12 · Apr 18, 2005

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What are the Problems with Hume's View?

Apr 6, 2005 · Replies 5 · Apr 18, 2005

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The cost-benefit ratio of American life

Apr 17, 2005 · Replies 11 · Apr 18, 2005

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Can We Derive a Universal Formula for Material and Non-Material Objects?

Apr 17, 2005 · Replies 3 · Apr 17, 2005

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Awe-Inspiring Moment: Remembering Chomsky in the Library

Apr 16, 2005 · Replies 22 · Apr 17, 2005

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Is Astromaster the Solution to Our Member Woes?

Apr 14, 2005 · Replies 38 · Apr 17, 2005

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How Are Fractals Models of CHAOS?

Apr 16, 2005 · Replies 8 · Apr 17, 2005

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Ophthalmic Migraine: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Apr 16, 2005 · Replies 34 · Apr 17, 2005

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Can Human Consciousness Fundamentally Change?

Dec 23, 2004 · Replies 22 · Apr 17, 2005

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How Does Frantz Fanon Address Neocolonialism in His Books?

Apr 1, 2005 · Replies 5 · Apr 17, 2005

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Famous Short Story Authors From Abroad

Apr 17, 2005 · Replies 8 · Apr 17, 2005

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Cosmological argument (from contingency)

Mar 25, 2005 · Replies 11 · Apr 17, 2005

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Insomniac Thread #3 - Join the PF World Now!

Apr 16, 2005 · Replies 15 · Apr 17, 2005

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No emergency room in US hospitals ?

Apr 16, 2005 · Replies 27 · Apr 17, 2005

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Is there nothing in this house to eat?

Apr 13, 2005 · Replies 61 · Apr 17, 2005

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Search on Yagoohoogle - See What Happens!

Apr 16, 2005 · Replies 11 · Apr 17, 2005

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Kill 20 to save yourself? and What you should be doing right now.

Feb 24, 2005 · Replies 15 · Apr 17, 2005

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Uncovering the Truth Behind the Myth: Investigating the Existence of Dragons

Mar 20, 2005 · Replies 34 · Apr 17, 2005

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Taming Long-Haired Cat Mats: A Must-Have for Cat Owners

Apr 13, 2005 · Replies 51 · Apr 17, 2005

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People Doing Surprising Things: Do You Have Any Good Stories?

Apr 15, 2005 · Replies 36 · Apr 17, 2005

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How much of our life is in our minds

Apr 8, 2005 · Replies 29 · Apr 17, 2005

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Bullying in Classroom: Impact on Bystanders' Grades

Apr 16, 2005 · Replies 3 · Apr 16, 2005

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Is a R&D job at a well-known company in my future?

Apr 16, 2005 · Replies 23 · Apr 16, 2005

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If you ever said any of these, think twice

Apr 16, 2005 · Replies 3 · Apr 16, 2005

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What Does It Feel Like to Make the US Physics Team?

Apr 15, 2005 · Replies 10 · Apr 16, 2005

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Understanding the K-12 Education System

Apr 16, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 16, 2005

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What Are the Key Facts About Liquefied Natural Gas and Its Safety?

Apr 6, 2005 · Replies 39 · Apr 16, 2005

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How can I effectively track my progress in weight training?

Apr 15, 2005 · Replies 4 · Apr 16, 2005

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Does Trying to Help Sometimes Make Things Worse?

Apr 11, 2005 · Replies 68 · Apr 15, 2005

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How Can I Stand Up for Myself and Say No to Doing Someone's Homework?

Apr 14, 2005 · Replies 53 · Apr 15, 2005

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What Is the Nature of Self and Existence in Spacetime?

Mar 8, 2005 · Replies 26 · Apr 15, 2005

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How are moral assertions connected with the world of facts?

Jan 22, 2005 · Replies 33 · Apr 15, 2005

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Writing Poetry & Rap: Express Your Ideas & Emotions

Apr 8, 2005 · Replies 26 · Apr 15, 2005

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Have You Seen the Hilarious Mr. T Movie About Peer Pressure and Individualism?

Apr 14, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 15, 2005

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How do you pronounce the Greek letter phi?

Apr 13, 2005 · Replies 29 · Apr 14, 2005

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Maximizing Study Time: Tips for Achieving Academic Success

Apr 11, 2005 · Replies 18 · Apr 14, 2005

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Southern Hemisphere: Does Water Swirl Clockwise or Counterclockwise?

Apr 14, 2005 · Replies 13 · Apr 14, 2005

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'Night Watch,' Russia's 'The Matrix'?

Apr 7, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 14, 2005

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Have Scientists Always Been Philosophers in Disguise?

Mar 17, 2005 · Replies 6 · Apr 14, 2005

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Is There a Correlation Between Atheism and IQ?

Feb 23, 2005 · Replies 97 · Apr 14, 2005

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Do you purchase cheapo or the best of the best

Apr 14, 2005 · Replies 15 · Apr 14, 2005

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Who Inspired You to Follow Your Career Path?

Apr 14, 2005 · Replies 24 · Apr 14, 2005

Replies: 24

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Is AI Inherently Dualistic?

Feb 28, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 14, 2005

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Georgia Tech Lecture: Time Cube with Gene Ray

Apr 12, 2005 · Replies 15 · Apr 14, 2005

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The Best & Worst Places To Live

Apr 12, 2005 · Replies 58 · Apr 14, 2005

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Why do we reason? Is it just a side-effect of intelligence?

Feb 16, 2005 · Replies 8 · Apr 14, 2005

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Dead Deer Rotting Time: How Long Does it Take?

Mar 15, 2005 · Replies 76 · Apr 14, 2005

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Psychological Disorders: Common Types

Nov 19, 2004 · Replies 2 · Apr 14, 2005

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Why Was the 'Flash Card' 7 Showing on the Deck? - WPT

Apr 13, 2005 · Replies 13 · Apr 14, 2005

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Poll

What do you think of this concept?

Mar 2, 2005 · Replies 22 · Apr 13, 2005

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What can we learn from near death experiences?

Apr 13, 2005 · Replies 4 · Apr 13, 2005

Replies: 4

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QM hidden variables, the existence of the past, etc

Apr 12, 2005 · Replies 3 · Apr 13, 2005

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Hetero phenomenology definition in philosophy

Feb 8, 2005 · Replies 131 · Apr 13, 2005

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Girl Marries Dog: Indian Tribal Ritual to Ward Off Tigers

Apr 7, 2005 · Replies 33 · Apr 13, 2005

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Learn Piano Notes: A Beginner's Guide

Mar 21, 2005 · Replies 23 · Apr 13, 2005

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Which muscle car jokes always make you laugh?

Apr 12, 2005 · Replies 24 · Apr 13, 2005

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News US army admits to violating geneva convention

Mar 27, 2005 · Replies 49 · Apr 13, 2005

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Acing an Exam with Extra Time: My Success Story

Apr 13, 2005 · Replies 15 · Apr 13, 2005

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Is Science Limited in Explaining the Universe's Origins?

Apr 2, 2005 · Replies 101 · Apr 13, 2005

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News How Does Nationalism Drive Self-Sacrifice According to Benedict Anderson?

Apr 6, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 13, 2005

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What is Downward Causation and How Does It Differ from Upward Causation?

Apr 11, 2005 · Replies 5 · Apr 13, 2005

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The Law of the Excluded Middle and Free Will

Dec 28, 2004 · Replies 38 · Apr 13, 2005

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What Motivates Scientists Beyond Curiosity?

Apr 9, 2005 · Replies 16 · Apr 13, 2005

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Does Determinism Negate Free Will?

Mar 31, 2005 · Replies 59 · Apr 13, 2005

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Bush to Mars: Promises or Gimmick?

Mar 30, 2005 · Replies 45 · Apr 12, 2005

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Is x = -1 a Valid Solution for the Equation x/1 = x + 1/x?

Mar 10, 2005 · Replies 15 · Apr 12, 2005

Replies: 15

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Who Prefers Firefox and Who Prefers IE?

Apr 8, 2005 · Replies 48 · Apr 12, 2005

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Is Alice's Arithmetic Wrong?

Apr 7, 2005 · Replies 69 · Apr 12, 2005

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News New Trends in Justice System: Monitored for Life

Apr 7, 2005 · Replies 29 · Apr 12, 2005

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French Immersion Class: Fun, Frustration, and Results

Apr 6, 2005 · Replies 62 · Apr 12, 2005

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Are You Ready to Experience the Timeless Sounds of Pink Floyd's 'Echoes'?

Apr 8, 2005 · Replies 22 · Apr 12, 2005

Replies: 22

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Who Will Be Crowned the Champion on This Week's Ultimate Fighter Finale?

Apr 7, 2005 · Replies 6 · Apr 12, 2005

Replies: 6

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Best Buy Has Man Arrested for Using $2 Bills

Apr 8, 2005 · Replies 30 · Apr 12, 2005

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The Limitations and Future of Mathematics in Scientific Progress

Apr 10, 2005 · Replies 6 · Apr 12, 2005

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Bookies: The Best Predictors of the US Election Outcome?

Apr 4, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 11, 2005

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What are the best SAT workbooks for the new test format?

Apr 11, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 11, 2005

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How Do Satellite Images on Google Maps Reveal Earth's Diverse Landscapes?

Apr 9, 2005 · Replies 22 · Apr 11, 2005

Replies: 22

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Martial Law 911: Is There Any Truth To It?

Apr 9, 2005 · Replies 41 · Apr 11, 2005

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Join Forum: Find Inspiration From Others

Apr 8, 2005 · Replies 64 · Apr 11, 2005

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Replies: 64

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Is there such thing as AntiGravity?

Apr 1, 2005 · Replies 11 · Apr 11, 2005

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Can any outcome be predicted with 100% accuracy?

Mar 25, 2005 · Replies 12 · Apr 11, 2005

Replies: 12

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Is Get Perpendicular the Future of Hard Drive Technology?

Apr 10, 2005 · Replies 6 · Apr 11, 2005

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Godlike Massively Intelligent Machines

Apr 7, 2005 · Replies 5 · Apr 11, 2005

Replies: 5

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Mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle - Get Assistance Here

Apr 3, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 10, 2005

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News War on ancient civiliastions continue …

Apr 1, 2005 · Replies 21 · Apr 10, 2005

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Dangerous Compound: Dihydrogen Monoxide

Apr 9, 2005 · Replies 4 · Apr 10, 2005

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Rising Gas Prices and lowering blood pressure A little weekend fun

Apr 9, 2005 · Replies 47 · Apr 10, 2005

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What Distinguishes Mental States as Functional vs. Behavioral States?

Feb 6, 2005 · Replies 13 · Apr 10, 2005

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