Can You Disprove the 2012 Conspiracy Theory?

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The discussion revolves around differing beliefs about the 2012 end-of-the-world predictions, particularly the Mayan calendar. One participant frequently argues with another who believes in these predictions, expressing frustration at the inability to convince him otherwise. Suggestions for addressing these beliefs include humorous offers, such as giving $1000 for a house or car to be collected in 2013. The conversation highlights the persistence of doomsday theories and the challenge of debunking them, especially when they are tied to concepts like "Cellular Consciousness." Participants acknowledge that while the Mayan calendar's transition is factual, it is unlikely to have any real-world impact. There is a consensus that many people are resistant to rational arguments, often driven by fear or financial motives. Overall, the thread reflects a mix of skepticism and curiosity about the validity of these beliefs and the difficulty in changing entrenched views.
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I have arguments with him all the time, not in a harsh manner, but in a good way. I don't believe 2012, he does. But I am not sure what to say to his latest addition.

Here is the link:

http://www.godlikeproductions.com/forum1/message703178/pg1

Any ideas to shut them down? (not the site, i just mean shut them up in a nice way lol) I would be grateful.
 
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Offer him $1000 now for his house/car - which you will collect in 2013
 
Lol - that's quite a good answer, but one which won't stand up.

There's some crazy people on that website, I have tried telling them lots of things, but they just won't believe me.

It's like that film...Ummmm...Religilous I think it was called.

Recommended by the way.
 
This 2012 thing is far from the first and will not be the last end-of-the-world scare. There are always going to be fools who want the world to end, other fools who are afraid the world will end. There will also always be people who don't believe any of this hogwash but see that suckering these fools is a way to get rich.

You probably are not going to convince the first two groups that this is bunk because they would rather wallow in their self-loathing / fear than see things rationally. You are definitely not going to convince the third group that this is bunk. They already know it is bunk, but admitting that this is the case would put an end to their money-making endeavors.
 
Lol - well said, take my hat off to you, been saying this to these people for a long time, but it goes no further in there mind,

To be honest though, I don't know how to debunk anything he put in that thread because..It's all about "Cellular Consciousness" - I don't know anything about this, is what he said true?

Wouldn't mind learning about what he is on about...
 
Glennage said:
Wouldn't mind learning about what he is on about...
In december 2012 a Mayan calendar clicks round from 12.19.19.17.19 to 13.0.0.0.0

This will cause the same Y2K problems for any computers programmed using the Mayan calendar which don't bother using the full set of digits. But you are probably safe since most Maya computer software used the full long count set of digits.
 
Now that confused me :S

What I actually meant was is there any truth to the consciouss babble he was talking about?
 
Glennage said:
What I actually meant was is there any truth to the consciouss babble he was talking about?

That the calendar of some people living 1000 years ago happens to click to a new digit ? - Yes
That this will have any effect at all ? - no
 
What people is he referring to? The Mayans? All they did was predict a few eclipses. Now all I hear is "Dawn of Aquarious" - Wtf?

But it's easy to say to them, No it won't happen...But do we have any proof to say NO?
 
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mgb_phys said:
Offer him $1000 now for his house/car - which you will collect in 2013

Brilliant:smile:
 
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We don't discuss 2012 theories here.
 
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