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  1. philosophygirl78

    Science Fiction Genre - Religion vs Scientific Origins, and the Nature of Self Destruction

    the current show "Wayward Pines" has done this quite well in a science fiction wrapper.
  2. philosophygirl78

    Science Fiction Genre - Religion vs Scientific Origins, and the Nature of Self Destruction

    One could say if the nothingness was here at any point in time, it is still here. that could also be an argument for the world as we see it to be a mere illusion or agreed upon perception, irrespective of true reality. (That's a pretty popular physics perspective now).
  3. philosophygirl78

    Science Fiction Genre - Religion vs Scientific Origins, and the Nature of Self Destruction

    I agree with all you have said there. I will add that its a step further than that, and that is what is truly concerning. The 13 year old nerd will always be the 13 year old nerd, but it seems like in the latest Marvel Avenger movies for instance, the 'fantastical' has become a tool to boost...
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    Science Fiction Genre - Religion vs Scientific Origins, and the Nature of Self Destruction

    :rolleyes:
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    Science Fiction Genre - Religion vs Scientific Origins, and the Nature of Self Destruction

    I was talking to a friend the other day, who said to me he didn't much care for science fiction.... This got me to thinking about the intense popularity that Science Fiction has taken over the last few decades, and subsequently, the origin of it. It is interesting that there are two schools of...
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    The Decaying Evolution of Education...

    No, indeed you cannot compare such matters. And you will find that I am not of the persuasion to make such comparisons, especially as some do with other things. But I do think there is importance in studying other cultures that seem to house success when it comes to education. This may have...
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    The Decaying Evolution of Education...

    Would it be but one level to divulge in, perhaps.... wouldnt that be lovely? ;)
  9. philosophygirl78

    The Decaying Evolution of Education...

    Agreed 1000%.
  10. philosophygirl78

    The Decaying Evolution of Education...

    There's a documentary about the Danish (I believe) school system, where the children only sit in the classroom for 3 hours a day and play outside physical games and activity the rest. And no homework. They produce the highest scores in all of Europe. When the reporters asked the educators why...
  11. philosophygirl78

    How has the Evolution of the Silver Screen affected the theater and movie going experience in the...

    The more modern digital production also allows for multi-layer messaging to occur to the receiver.... I like old projection films. Theres a saying: We always see our nose, but our brain chooses to ignore it... (PS: Dont cross your eyes). o_O
  13. philosophygirl78

    The Decaying Evolution of Education...

    Maybe teaching kids how to reason and use logic. :rolleyes:
  14. philosophygirl78

    How has the Evolution of the Silver Screen affected the theater and movie going experience in the...

    There is an excellent point in here!!! That social constructs can have more than 1 purpose for each compoenent. i.e. - going to the movies not just for the movie but for dating....
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    The Decaying Evolution of Education...

    Most of the colleges I work with are total money junkies, constantly hiring , constantly building, constantly fund raising and constantly raising tuition ... at the same time a true education (what you seem to consider a good primary education) is harder and harder to find in college. The...
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    How has the Evolution of the Silver Screen affected the theater and movie going experience in the...

    "Dark places with strangers".. Now that's interesting. I wonder why people are generally attracted to the dark and unknown... Haunted houses are another example of this cultural construct.
  17. philosophygirl78

    How has the Evolution of the Silver Screen affected the theater and movie going experience in the...

    Re - "...that we attend movies for the experience as much as we do the show." I would say that's the way its meant to be, but there is also the plausible effect that certain genres are driven towards certain niche groups like @LizzieMaine has indicated. And that can foster a culture of...
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    The Decaying Evolution of Education...

    Hi!!! Its been a while... ;)
  20. philosophygirl78

    The Decaying Evolution of Education...

    Agreed. Re - "Happiness in intelligent people is the rarest thing I know." <------- I Love This!
  21. philosophygirl78

    How has the Evolution of the Silver Screen affected the theater and movie going experience in the...

    ... last 50 years.. Once upon a time, live theater and (often barbaric) fight shows were the source of entertainment for societies... As time passed, fight shows become Olympics and Sports, and theater became the silver screen. Whatever the case at its own time, both Sports and Theater have...
  22. philosophygirl78

    If I had to pick one girl from the golden era

    Vivien Leigh for starters... But maybe because she is a Scorpio and I am bias. :)
  23. philosophygirl78

    The Decaying Evolution of Education...

    I feel the requirements to get into college to begin with should be stricter than they are. The requirements to pass a course should be stricter than they are now. And while costs could arguably be lower, there is a direct correlation between the quality of education and the vast array of...

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