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eggman
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Anyway, how does "i do not know" become a true answer to all questions?
(PIT2)
...Because its True
(PIT2)
...Because its True
Uncovering the Truth: The Answer to All Questions
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the philosophical question of whether there exists a singular answer to all questions. Participants explore various interpretations and constraints regarding what constitutes a valid answer, including the nature of truth and knowledge.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- Some participants propose that the answer to all questions could be "the truth," but others challenge this by questioning its applicability to specific inquiries.
- One participant suggests that "the one thing I know is that I do not know" serves as a potential answer, though this is debated as a paradox.
- Another viewpoint is that "the answer" itself could be considered the answer, but this raises questions about the nature of answers to individual questions.
- Several participants express uncertainty about the validity of answers over time, suggesting that knowledge may change and thus affect what is considered true.
- There is a discussion about whether responses that change the subject can still be considered valid answers, with differing opinions on the clarity of the original rules.
- One participant notes that an answer to all questions would need to address undecidable questions, which complicates the notion of a universal answer.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on what constitutes the answer to all questions, with multiple competing views and ongoing debates about the nature of truth and knowledge.
Contextual Notes
Limitations include the ambiguity of terms like "truth" and "knowledge," as well as the challenge of defining what makes an answer valid under the proposed rules. The discussion also highlights the potential for answers to be context-dependent and subject to change over time.
- #32
RVBuckeye
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When the answerer is obligated to follow your conditions.PIT2 said:
I doubt it, since a question is not a real "thing".
It appears so to me.
If you do, in fact, have a headache, and can't think of the answer. It just might not be the answer the questioner was expecting.
Truthfully though, I really, really don't know. Can a question have multiple correct answers?
- #33
eggman
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The Questions will end,
When you ask a Question.
...is your intellect blind ?
my gawd !
When you ask a Question.
...is your intellect blind ?
my gawd !
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eggman
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Ask Question !
- #35
3trQN
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The answer to all questions is True or False
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eggman
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...don't lie 
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eggman
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...unless you have the notion of running for Political office
- #38
3trQN
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The answer to all questions is False or True
- #39
eggman
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ok you win...
what is the question ?
what is the question ?
- #40
Rade
So, if I ask you, do you have a brain ?--you reply ..."I do not know". Do you not see a problem with your logic here ?eggman said:Anyway, how does "i do not know" become a true answer to all questions?...Because its True
- #41
eggman
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You are mislead by the word 'I'
whether I have brain or not seems irrelevant...
If i got my arm chopped off...the brain would still project the arm
and the pain...
whether I have brain or not seems irrelevant...
If i got my arm chopped off...the brain would still project the arm
and the pain...
- #42
eggman
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to the best of my knowledge I have a brain..
...hows that ?
...hows that ?
- #43
eggman
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Rade said:
exsistential questions sir...
not common sensical questions..such as what's for dinner or where did the dog run off too..
- #44
Rade
Well, "that" answer then contradicts what you said above...eggman said:
and thus we see that "I do not know" cannot be the answer to all questions--which is the topic of this thread. IMO, the OP question has been answered--the answer to all questions is "the answer" [posted by Radar in post # 7].eggman said:
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There is only one identity