Are You Really Doing Nothing? Or Just Trying to Convince Yourself?

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The discussion centers on the philosophical question of proving one is doing nothing versus convincing oneself of doing something to validate that notion. Participants argue that it is impossible to prove one is doing nothing, as the act of attempting to prove it inherently involves doing something. The conversation touches on the subjective nature of existence and testimony, suggesting that if no one is present to witness an action or lack thereof, it holds little significance. The idea that everyone is always engaged in some form of activity is emphasized, with humorous references to individuals perceived as doing nothing, such as DMV employees. Overall, the dialogue explores the complexities of existence and the subjective interpretation of actions.
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how do you prove to yourself that you are doing nothing?or do you try to convince yourself that you are doing something so as to prove you are doing nothing?
ps-i never get tired of adding puzzles!
 
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Originally posted by tabloid
how do you prove to yourself that you are doing nothing?or do you try to convince yourself that you are doing something so as to prove you are doing nothing?
ps-i never get tired of adding puzzles!
You are always doing something otherwise you would be dead.
 
Do your puzzle usually make some kind of sense? Proving you're doing something in order to prove you're doing nothing?

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you can't prove you are doing nothing since cuming up with a proof is doing something
 
you can't prove you are doing nothing since cuming up with a proof is doing something

...which is also a proof u exist?
 
tabloid said:
you can't prove you are doing nothing since cuming up with a proof is doing something

...which is also a proof u exist?
No, it is simply a 'subjective testimony'...if there was no one there to hear it it would mean about the same, to the teller of it

'Subjectivity of testimony' is why no one can prove they exist...
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You are always doing something otherwise you would be dead.
It all depends on what you call something. Example: If you were dead, you might be lying in a casket underground. Really sounds like somethin', eh?
 
Where I live there is proof of people that have no explanation of why they are on this earth.Living and breathing proof that doing nothing is a possible career.I call them DMV employees. :biggrin:
 
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