Question about perpetual machines

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The discussion revolves around the concept of perpetual motion machines, specifically questioning whether a machine that claims to utilize gravity could be classified as such. The scope includes theoretical implications and community guidelines regarding the discussion of perpetual machines.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions if a gravity-reliant machine could be considered a perpetual machine.
  • Another participant cites community guidelines that prohibit discussions about perpetual machines, referencing a specific forum post.
  • A different participant expresses frustration over the restriction on discussing perpetual machines, suggesting it limits freedom of discussion.
  • Another participant asserts that perpetual motion machines do not exist and reiterates the community's stance against speculative discussions on the topic.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants exhibit disagreement regarding the permissibility of discussing perpetual machines, with some supporting the restrictions and others challenging them.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights community guidelines that limit speculative topics, particularly regarding perpetual motion machines, but does not resolve the underlying philosophical debate about the nature of such machines.

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If there was a machine that claimed to have all the characteristics of such a machine and relied on gravity, can it be called a perpetual machine?
 
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What is this some oil propaganda? I don't see why we can't discuss this topic. Why must we further limit our freedom, IMO this is pure nonsensical.
 
Perpetual motion machines don't exist and any discussion of one exceeds our limits on speculative posts, which is why they are not discussed here.

If you had read the post ranger provided, you would understand why.
 

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