So many opinions, why are mine the only ones that are right?

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The discussion centers around the idea of universal agreement on a concept of perfection, sparked by the varied opinions on favorite movies. Participants ponder whether anything could ever be deemed perfect enough for everyone to agree upon. While some suggest that Earth is a universally accepted best planet for humans, others argue that differing beliefs and opinions are inherent to human nature, making consensus on perfection unlikely. The conversation touches on themes of personal satisfaction and the complexities of human opinion, highlighting that even in rational discussions, agreement can be elusive due to personal biases and emotions. Ultimately, the thread humorously concludes that while individuals may seek validation, the nature of opinion ensures that disagreement is always possible.
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I was reading the thread about favorite movies and I was suprised at how different everyone's lists are. It got me thinking. People are different and like different things, but we are all humans and have lots of things in common. Is it possible that anything could ever be created that everyone would say "That is the best."
Edit: I guess the Earth is a planet we can all agree is the best planet for us to live on.
 
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...pf?
 
Focus said:
...pf?

sorry, the brown-nosing forum is next door.
 
In other words, you are asking "Why do people differ in beliefs and opinions?".
 
No I'm asking "People differ in beliefs and opinions, but is there something so perfect we can all agree on its perfectnessitude?"
I don't usually think deep thoughts, but something got me thinking about perfectness. Must have caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror again.
 
Defennder said:
"Why do people differ in beliefs and opinions?".

Because a bell curve has two ends...

(IQ is distributed normally)
 
tribdog said:
No I'm asking "People differ in beliefs and opinions, but is there something so perfect we can all agree on its perfectnessitude?"

Never!

There are some ethics and morals but some people are either happier going against them or constrained for not agreeing with those ethics.
(e.g. terrorists, cultural/national disputes)
 
tribdog said:
Edit: I guess the Earth is a planet we can all agree is the best planet for us to live on.
The best "known" planet.
 
tribdog said:
No I'm asking "People differ in beliefs and opinions, but is there something so perfect we can all agree on its perfectnessitude?"
Satisfaction.
 
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out of whack said:
Satisfaction.
I'm rather dissatisfied with my level of satisfaction.
 
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tribdog said:
I was reading the thread about favorite movies and I was suprised at how different everyone's lists are. It got me thinking. People are different and like different things, but we are all humans and have lots of things in common. Is it possible that anything could ever be created that everyone would say "That is the best."
Edit: I guess the Earth is a planet we can all agree is the best planet for us to live on.

That is a fact though, not an opinion. We don't have the ability to even look for anything remotely better yet.
 
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Evo said:
The best "known" planet.

I'm rather dissatisfied with my level of satisfaction.
okay miss snotty. that's about enough out of you.
 
  • #13
Evo said:
I'm rather dissatisfied with my level of satisfaction.
Are you saying your life is imperfect?

...but of course I was speaking of the Rolling Stone's interpretation of the word.
 
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EARTH? what about Krypton?! Have you seen what the people from there can do? they have the power to completely conceal their identity by putting on a pair of glasses!
 
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out of whack said:
Are you saying your life is imperfect?

...but of course I was speaking of the Rolling Stone's interpretation of the word.
I can't get no satisfaction.

moe darklight said:
EARTH? what about Krypton?! Have you seen what the people from there can do? they have the power to completely conceal their identity by putting on a pair of glasses!
:biggrin:
 
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i think this is an interesting question. The variation in opinion on almost anything is surprisingly wide. Even in the scientific sphere ,agreement on the results of seemingly rationally constructed arguments is difficult. Prior beliefs, convictions, vested interests,ego, sales 'skill', mood swings, all of it seems to get in the way. In the general human sphere, i think its a mad-house of opinions (inlcusive of the current one admittedly), the range of which i think is very easy to grossly underestimate.
 
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Wow, you are deep. I was just trying to get someone to say. Yes, tribdog, you are perfect and we all agree on that.
 
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tribdog said:
Wow, you are deep. I was just trying to get someone to say. Yes, tribdog, you are perfect and we all agree on that.

No need to. You've said it for us now.
 
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I felt like if it was going to be said it was going to be me who said it.
 
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tribdog said:
I felt like if it was going to be said it was going to be me who said it.

If something is worth doing, it's worth doing yourself.
 
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We can all agree that at least someone will disagree.
 
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tribdog said:
I felt like if it was going to be said it was going to be me who said it.

Aye...if you don't love yourself, who's gonna? :-p

LowlyPion said:
If something is worth doing, it's worth doing yourself.

Or "If something is worth doing, it's worth overdoing." :biggrin:
 
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Focus said:
We can all agree that at least someone will disagree.

No they won't. :-p
 
  • #24
phyzmatix said:
No they won't. :-p
Thus everyone will agree!
 
  • #25
Focus said:
We can all agree that at least someone will disagree.

nicely put. i think we can all agree on that statement.

tribdog, yes we all agree that you are perfect. So don't let us down now, its all we've got.:cry:
 

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