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Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 10-11-2005, 11:51 PM
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Posted By David Sklansky
Re: Why do some atheists care that there are theists?

Only in some very specialized endeavors do I consider myself super world class smart. Such as teaching moderately intelligent eight year olds to do word problems that require quadratic equations. I'm...
Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 10-11-2005, 09:41 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 243
Posted By David Sklansky
Re: Why do some atheists care that there are theists?

You are getting way too deep. I'm talking only about the ability to come to undebatable correct answers.

I have no problem with nice but stupid people. Unless they

1. Have the ability to become...
Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 10-11-2005, 08:03 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 243
Posted By David Sklansky
Re: Why do some atheists care that there are theists?

"Do you believe this top 15% should be only allowed the vote?"

I am on record as advocating that the most qualified people, not necessarily the same 15% we are speaking of here, should be given...
Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 10-10-2005, 06:35 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 243
Posted By David Sklansky
Re: Why do some atheists care that there are theists?

"I know you are capable of such errors, based upon your belief that Leibniz's dice error somehow compromises his obvious genius."

I was picking the ten smartest ever out of a hundred candidates...
Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 10-10-2005, 06:31 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 243
Posted By David Sklansky
Re: Why do some atheists care that there are theists?

"I suspect that you would automatically demote someone to a lower intellectual status based upon his espousal of religious belief. I know you are capable of such errors, based upon your belief that...
Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 10-10-2005, 06:27 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 243
Posted By David Sklansky
Re: Why do some atheists care that there are theists?

"Don't you believe humanity's progress is being somewhat 'stunted' by allowing only 5% of the smart to "see the truth" while the rest of the "plebs" - who have the power to vote on important things...
Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 10-10-2005, 04:42 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 243
Posted By David Sklansky
Re: Why do some atheists care that there are theists?

Over 90%. Of the three hundred or so that I have met in my life it is 100% to the best of my knowledge. But I will admit that it is not a fully random sample.
Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 10-10-2005, 04:10 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 243
Posted By David Sklansky
Re: Why do some atheists care that there are theists?

Hopefully most of you already know my answer. To repeat:

Because of the paradox captured best by the Prisoner's Dilemma, most people of the world are better off if they are religious in the style...
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