17 Dec 13
Originally posted by lemon limeMy standard answer to the question "If a tree falls in the forest and no one is there to hear it, does it make a sound?", is: if no one is there, is there a tree? Is there falling? A forest??
If someone passes gas in his sleep, but no one there is awake to smell it, does it have an odor?
My insincere apologies, this question actually belongs at the Philosophy Forum. But seeing how there is no such forum... hmmm, maybe it should be asked at the Science Forum?
18 Dec 13
Originally posted by moonbusYes. There is a tree, a tree falling, and a forest. The first statement (in quotes) acknowledges the existence of those three conditions... and those conditions are not contingent on whether anyone is there or not.
My standard answer to the question "If a tree falls in the forest and no one is there to hear it, does it make a sound?", is: if no one is there, is there a tree? Is there falling? A forest??
When you start by saying "If a tree falls in the forest..." then you have established a tree, a tree falling, and a forest.
18 Dec 13
Originally posted by thaughbaerIt wasn't a move, I was just putting the game up on this page so everyone could see it. But I did think about the pawn move before SG made that move, so if it's the thought that counts then...
A tricky attempt by black. A move so good they made it twice. Technically this is a move out of turn AND an illegal move. Where have all the white players gone ? I'm going to have to move again soon or we lose by 3 day rule.
19 Dec 13
Originally posted by Fat LadyWell, yeah, he did. But my move still gets the job done.
I won't play until at least tomorrow in case a different Black player wants a go.
It will be interesting to put this one through Fritz when it's finished to see what we've missed. In particular I thought Black had a much better move than 26. ... Rc3.