Need help finding comic about refuting belief in gravity etc.

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The discussion revolves around identifying a specific comic that humorously critiques beliefs related to gravity and other scientific concepts. Participants share their recollections and theories about the comic's content and origin.

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  • Exploratory, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes a comic featuring a character who claims to have "refuted" gravity and other scientific principles, leading to humorous consequences.
  • Another participant suggests the comic may relate to the concept of "Intelligent Falling," although this is met with uncertainty.
  • A different participant recalls the comic being unrelated to "Intelligent Falling" and expresses difficulty in locating it, mentioning xkcd as a potential source but finding no success.
  • Another participant proposes "Abstruse Goose" as a possible source for the comic.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on the comic's origin, with multiple suggestions made but no definitive identification achieved.

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Participants express uncertainty about the comic's exact content and source, indicating a reliance on memory and personal interpretation.

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Readers interested in humorous takes on physics concepts or those looking for specific comics related to scientific critique may find this discussion relevant.

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Hi,

I once read a physics comic that went something like this:

two people, one was floating in the air and told the other "I have refuted my belief in gravity"

... I think he then proceeds to refute several other things and they all vanish/dont work for him anymore...

(I think there was a part where he jumped into a volcano und didnt get burned because he knew thermodynamics)

and in the end, the other guy asks him "what happens if you refute your belief in god" "nothing"

I don't remember where I read that comic, but I really liked it and was planning to pin it up on our office door, so it would be really nice if someone knows it and can post a link.

Thank you!
 
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Maybe something to do with the theory of Intelligent Falling?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intelligent_falling

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collinsmark said:
Maybe something to do with the theory of Intelligent Falling?
I remember the comic, and it was unrelated to that.
I just don't know where I saw it :(. xkcd was my first guess, but a my search there was not successful.
 
Abstruse goose perhaps?
 

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