Comic Discussion > QUESTIONABLE CONTENT
WCDT 4451-4455 (the 1st through 5th of February, 2021)
Case:
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--- Quote from: Y on 04 Feb 2021, 05:05 ---Is it dangerous knowing "your future" if you're going to unconsciously make it so?
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Ask Oedipus and MacBeth about that one.
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Paul Muad'Dib would like to have a word ...
Mr_Rose:
--- Quote from: sitnspin on 04 Feb 2021, 08:25 ---
--- Quote from: Y on 04 Feb 2021, 05:05 ---Is it dangerous knowing "your future" if you're going to unconsciously make it so?
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Ask Oedipus and MacBeth about that one.
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Yeah, never trust an Oracle. Or Oracle. It never works out like you first imagined it would.
Oddly, the MoM had the right idea in HP; record the prophecy, then lock it in a room somewhere and ignore it because eff that noise. Two powerful individuals conspired to ruin Harry’s life over one line of one because they bypassed the system.
Cornelius:
--- Quote from: Y on 04 Feb 2021, 05:05 ---Is it dangerous knowing "your future" if you're going to unconsciously make it so? Another student in high school read my palm once (who might have read up on that subject) and predicted that I'll have 2 relationships, and so I did.
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Don't forget to ask yourself this question: if you had had more relationships, would you even remember the prediction?
One thing most people making predictions for a living do, is make many predictions, and make them often. Because people will remember the one that came true, and forget about the rest.
Re: HP: the persons involved in the prophecy could come and claim them, if I remember correctly.
sitnspin:
The comic series "Destiny, NY" has an interesting take on prophecies and oracles and how to handle them, both as individuals and as a society. Plus it's an excellent series overall, so I highly recommend it.
Oenone:
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--- Quote from: Gnabberwocky on 03 Feb 2021, 23:36 ---I don't know that my first post said what I wanted it to.
I'm seeing people post a lot of examples of really extreme religion, to the point of discrimination and violence. Obviously, if you're using religion or a similar belief to do that and excuse yourself from the consequences, of course that's wrong. But if you choose to believe in, say, astrology because it makes you feel good, what reason is there to stop you? You're not hurting anyone, your beliefs aren't offensive by definition, both your process and your end product are basically completely harmless...if all it does is give you an extra sense of security and belonging, no one should stand in your way.
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There are plenty of examples online of people refusing to date people of the wrong astrology sign.
And the problem is that these "harmless" believes are symptoms of a larger problem: The refusal of the scientific method.
Choosing comfort over truth.
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But they’re not obligated to date anyone they don’t want to.
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