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Title: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: Natasha on January 25, 2008, 07:52:37 AM
Post by: Natasha on January 25, 2008, 07:52:37 AM
i ask purely to find out what other people's answers would be. my answer is "what is the universe?". in that scenario the universe would be a self manifesting answer based on each generation wanting to know what it is. of course that question or answer shows my love of loops and humerous philosophical possibilities. the other thought was that X+Y is the answer to what the question is, so the equation would be X+Y=universe, yes?
anyway please answer away.. i imagine there is an infinite supply of possible questions to answer my question. ;)
anyway please answer away.. i imagine there is an infinite supply of possible questions to answer my question. ;)
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: lisagurl on January 25, 2008, 11:41:20 AM
Post by: lisagurl on January 25, 2008, 11:41:20 AM
Words just are not enough.
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: Pica Pica on January 25, 2008, 08:42:26 PM
Post by: Pica Pica on January 25, 2008, 08:42:26 PM
"what would happen if we just went for it??" answer universe.
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: elena on January 25, 2008, 08:44:51 PM
Post by: elena on January 25, 2008, 08:44:51 PM
"will they go for it, or just stand their with their fingers up their bums" LoL, respectively :-)
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: Sarah on January 25, 2008, 09:51:16 PM
Post by: Sarah on January 25, 2008, 09:51:16 PM
"...Ok, who left the gas on?" :laugh:
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: Jeannette on January 29, 2008, 12:08:58 AM
Post by: Jeannette on January 29, 2008, 12:08:58 AM
A question must always precede an answer or else it is not an answer, it is a statement. you are making a statement that the universe is an answer.
A question is: "a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply"
An answer is: "a statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question "
Just a thought ;)
A question is: "a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply"
An answer is: "a statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question "
Just a thought ;)
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: VeryGnawty on February 02, 2008, 03:03:15 AM
Post by: VeryGnawty on February 02, 2008, 03:03:15 AM
If the universe is an answer to a question, then the question very obviously is:
"What the hell?"
"What the hell?"
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: buttercup on February 02, 2008, 04:04:22 AM
Post by: buttercup on February 02, 2008, 04:04:22 AM
the Universe is Infinite. :)
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: FirstOfMay87 on March 20, 2008, 06:44:31 PM
Post by: FirstOfMay87 on March 20, 2008, 06:44:31 PM
Quote from: buttercup on February 02, 2008, 04:04:22 AMOr finite but unbound, if you ask Mr.Hawking. ;)
the Universe is Infinite. :)
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: tekla on March 20, 2008, 10:36:09 PM
Post by: tekla on March 20, 2008, 10:36:09 PM
The unverse is not a question, its the exclamation point.
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: lady amarant on March 21, 2008, 01:37:20 AM
Post by: lady amarant on March 21, 2008, 01:37:20 AM
"Hmmmmm", said The First. "I wonder what it's like to experience stuff."
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: Alyssa M. on March 21, 2008, 04:00:15 AM
Post by: Alyssa M. on March 21, 2008, 04:00:15 AM
What are the symmetries of a three dimensional hypersphere with inverse curvature (possibly negative of vanishing) increasing linearly in some other dimension (with a relative negative sign in in the metric)?
(uh ... which is really just a technical version of Sara's question.)
(uh ... which is really just a technical version of Sara's question.)
Quote from: buttercup on February 02, 2008, 04:04:22 AM
the Universe is Infinite. :)
Quote from: Albert Einstein
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: LynnER on March 21, 2008, 04:27:03 AM
Post by: LynnER on March 21, 2008, 04:27:03 AM
Ask Douglas Addams....
I mean, he did figure out that the meaning of life, the universe and everything was 42.... and now that hes gone to the next realm/plain/whateverthehellyouwanttocallit he'll know what the proper question is too....
And my personal answer to the question at the moment <this is after putting in 45hrs at work in 4 days not including travle time and non pay time> The universe is a figment of its own imagination... cuz techinacly it makes no sense.... and the only things that dont make sense are "sentient beings" and especialy the imaginations of "sentient beings".... Really... Just look at some of your daydreams, and normal dreams... or even your nightmares.... do they really ever make sense?
Well, anyway, this is quite enough from your over worked, underpaid, semi sentient being known as the linnearone...
I mean, he did figure out that the meaning of life, the universe and everything was 42.... and now that hes gone to the next realm/plain/whateverthehellyouwanttocallit he'll know what the proper question is too....
And my personal answer to the question at the moment <this is after putting in 45hrs at work in 4 days not including travle time and non pay time> The universe is a figment of its own imagination... cuz techinacly it makes no sense.... and the only things that dont make sense are "sentient beings" and especialy the imaginations of "sentient beings".... Really... Just look at some of your daydreams, and normal dreams... or even your nightmares.... do they really ever make sense?
Well, anyway, this is quite enough from your over worked, underpaid, semi sentient being known as the linnearone...
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: cindybc on March 21, 2008, 04:54:20 AM
Post by: cindybc on March 21, 2008, 04:54:20 AM
The sum of all transactions in the multiverses = 0
Cindy
Cindy
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: lady amarant on March 21, 2008, 04:54:50 AM
Post by: lady amarant on March 21, 2008, 04:54:50 AM
Quote from: LynnER on March 21, 2008, 04:27:03 AM
The universe is a figment of its own imagination... cuz techinacly it makes no sense.... and the only things that dont make sense are "sentient beings" and especialy the imaginations of "sentient beings".... Really...
We're the universe's morbid sense of humour.
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: Maddie Secutura on March 21, 2008, 10:34:39 PM
Post by: Maddie Secutura on March 21, 2008, 10:34:39 PM
The universe is the answer to the question: What am I observing at the moment? Our universe's history does not exist, according to this one scientist I forget his name, until we make an observation about it. Then everything from as far back as we can see springs into existence for us.
I of course don't believe that. The universe must already be there for us to observe. The universe can still be the answer to: What am I observing at the moment?
I of course don't believe that. The universe must already be there for us to observe. The universe can still be the answer to: What am I observing at the moment?
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: Chaunte on March 24, 2008, 07:16:52 PM
Post by: Chaunte on March 24, 2008, 07:16:52 PM
If the universe is the answer, then the question is:
What can I reach out and understand?
Chaunte
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: cindybc on March 25, 2008, 03:57:52 AM
Post by: cindybc on March 25, 2008, 03:57:52 AM
Even the universe hints at an origin of order and synchronicity like it had an intelligence of it's own. How could such order be without being born out of a thought to begin with. Einstein once quoted; a thought made into matter and energy in the ether of creation. God said Let there be light!
Cindy
Cindy
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: irfakt on March 25, 2008, 06:59:31 AM
Post by: irfakt on March 25, 2008, 06:59:31 AM
It's an easy one. The question is: What's going on? :P
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: Ms.Behavin on March 26, 2008, 11:10:33 PM
Post by: Ms.Behavin on March 26, 2008, 11:10:33 PM
HUm...What happens if I do this......OH Drat.....BANG.
I would go with Dr Hawking answer. It's probably REALLY REALLY BIG as Dougles Adams said, but not quite infinite. To ants on a beach, the world is a universe beyound comprehension. Such are we looking out at the universe.
Beni
I would go with Dr Hawking answer. It's probably REALLY REALLY BIG as Dougles Adams said, but not quite infinite. To ants on a beach, the world is a universe beyound comprehension. Such are we looking out at the universe.
Beni
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: fluffy jorgen on April 02, 2008, 07:00:40 PM
Post by: fluffy jorgen on April 02, 2008, 07:00:40 PM
It is the answer to any/ every question.
'Cause any/ every question provokes deeper thought and explenation.
'Cause any/ every question provokes deeper thought and explenation.
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: NickSister on April 03, 2008, 10:16:18 PM
Post by: NickSister on April 03, 2008, 10:16:18 PM
My question would be
"what are the Masters of the Universe masters of?"
"what are the Masters of the Universe masters of?"
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: Mia on April 09, 2008, 01:38:13 PM
Post by: Mia on April 09, 2008, 01:38:13 PM
Maybe the universe is an alien wanting to show off how to make something out of nothing. And the project simply got a bit out of hand.
The question would then be "How do I make something if I have nothing ?"
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: Koutetsu on April 09, 2008, 08:29:23 PM
Post by: Koutetsu on April 09, 2008, 08:29:23 PM
I think the question would be, "What happens if I crack open this nutshell?"
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: Mia on April 10, 2008, 12:21:36 AM
Post by: Mia on April 10, 2008, 12:21:36 AM
Or it could be "How do I mess up as many beings as possible."
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: tekla on April 10, 2008, 11:43:46 AM
Post by: tekla on April 10, 2008, 11:43:46 AM
"How do I mess up as many beings as possible."
Give them television or religion. Your pick.
Give them television or religion. Your pick.
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: Mia on April 10, 2008, 01:16:19 PM
Post by: Mia on April 10, 2008, 01:16:19 PM
I pick television for the west and religion for the east.
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: tekla on April 10, 2008, 01:39:58 PM
Post by: tekla on April 10, 2008, 01:39:58 PM
Wise choice. Its done its work in both places.
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: Mia on April 10, 2008, 01:59:05 PM
Post by: Mia on April 10, 2008, 01:59:05 PM
I only watch the news on TV. Most of the time there is nothing interesting and you simply can pass your life in front of it doing nothing at all.
I can also live without religion. I do however think that some religion should be there for the ones that need it. The catholic church is as good as dead. Not all about it is bad. I grew up with priests around me. They were all nice people. And they all had a girlfriend and good for them too. One told me he had the choice when he was young. Or he could go work in the mines or he could become a priest. He choose to become a priest.
But religion should not be a money thing or a power thing. It should be an example thing. And it's not now. It's only used to reach a bad purpose. For obtaining political control for example.
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: lisagurl on April 10, 2008, 02:11:24 PM
Post by: lisagurl on April 10, 2008, 02:11:24 PM
QuoteFor obtaining political control for example.
TV news?
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: tekla on April 11, 2008, 09:46:53 AM
Post by: tekla on April 11, 2008, 09:46:53 AM
TV news is the best invention in political control since the origin of the secret police.
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: Sheila R on September 13, 2010, 05:23:39 AM
Post by: Sheila R on September 13, 2010, 05:23:39 AM
But, WHAT is the question!
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: amm12388 on September 16, 2010, 01:55:28 PM
Post by: amm12388 on September 16, 2010, 01:55:28 PM
What is 6 times 7?
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: ativan on December 01, 2010, 03:41:54 PM
Post by: ativan on December 01, 2010, 03:41:54 PM
What is the combination of all stuff?
What is the Universe? Stuff,... the stuff of the universe.
I believe the correct scientific answer to the question 'what is the universe made of?' is stuff.
What is the Universe? Stuff,... the stuff of the universe.
I believe the correct scientific answer to the question 'what is the universe made of?' is stuff.
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: glendagladwitch on December 01, 2010, 11:16:13 PM
Post by: glendagladwitch on December 01, 2010, 11:16:13 PM
Q: Sooooooooo, where am I supposed to keep my stuff?
A: The Universe.
A: The Universe.
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: ativan on December 01, 2010, 11:36:44 PM
Post by: ativan on December 01, 2010, 11:36:44 PM
Best if it's your universe, as long as it's your stuff.
Unless it's an infinite amount of stuff. Then just put it everywhere.....
Unless it's an infinite amount of stuff. Then just put it everywhere.....
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: justmeinoz on December 02, 2010, 06:20:40 AM
Post by: justmeinoz on December 02, 2010, 06:20:40 AM
"I wonder what would happen if I pull this string?"
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: Anatta on April 30, 2011, 11:02:49 PM
Post by: Anatta on April 30, 2011, 11:02:49 PM
Kia Ora,
::) If the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question? =What is emptiness?
[Form is emptiness-emptiness is form]
Metta Zenda :)
::) If the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question? =What is emptiness?
[Form is emptiness-emptiness is form]
Metta Zenda :)
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: nickikim on May 01, 2011, 12:06:34 AM
Post by: nickikim on May 01, 2011, 12:06:34 AM
I`m sorry about this, the universe as you know it was a last minute science project, that fell off the seat of the school bus and got wrecked, I would have fixed it, but I didn`t have time, I made time for the make-up project in summer school.
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: Padma on May 01, 2011, 03:14:43 AM
Post by: Padma on May 01, 2011, 03:14:43 AM
I love Douglas Adams' idea that after millennia of research throughout the galaxies, scientists came to the conclusion that the "dark matter" in the universe was actually the packing materials from all the research equipment :).
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: Catherine on May 01, 2011, 06:03:29 AM
Post by: Catherine on May 01, 2011, 06:03:29 AM
I always thought the answer was 42
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: justmeinoz on May 01, 2011, 06:47:06 AM
Post by: justmeinoz on May 01, 2011, 06:47:06 AM
The Doctor asked, "Amy, did you touch something?"
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: Hulud on September 28, 2011, 10:58:06 PM
Post by: Hulud on September 28, 2011, 10:58:06 PM
I think the question is something like, "What is 2 divided by 0?"
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: tekla on September 28, 2011, 11:26:00 PM
Post by: tekla on September 28, 2011, 11:26:00 PM
Because they have no real life going on?
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: nickikim on September 30, 2011, 10:16:53 AM
Post by: nickikim on September 30, 2011, 10:16:53 AM
Is life real?
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: tekla on September 30, 2011, 10:33:49 AM
Post by: tekla on September 30, 2011, 10:33:49 AM
Mine is, it's kinda hard to hallucinate loading trucks in driving rain at 3am.
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: Ryno on September 30, 2011, 10:37:59 AM
Post by: Ryno on September 30, 2011, 10:37:59 AM
"Where are we?"
The universe.
"Who did this?"
The universe.
"What the hell is going on??"
The universe.
"Who stole my sandwich?!?"
The universe.
The universe.
"Who did this?"
The universe.
"What the hell is going on??"
The universe.
"Who stole my sandwich?!?"
The universe.
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: mimpi on September 30, 2011, 10:47:15 AM
Post by: mimpi on September 30, 2011, 10:47:15 AM
If the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Why did he click on that link and why the hell was the simulation programme not running anti virus software?
Why did he click on that link and why the hell was the simulation programme not running anti virus software?
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: Pica Pica on September 30, 2011, 03:45:23 PM
Post by: Pica Pica on September 30, 2011, 03:45:23 PM
Quote from: nickikim on September 30, 2011, 10:16:53 AM
Is life real?
Of course. Unless you are a willing Big Brother contestant.
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: justmeinoz on October 01, 2011, 05:13:32 AM
Post by: justmeinoz on October 01, 2011, 05:13:32 AM
"Are you sure you turned the iron off before we left?"
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: Abstract on October 02, 2011, 11:04:57 AM
Post by: Abstract on October 02, 2011, 11:04:57 AM
Quote from: Natasha on January 25, 2008, 07:52:37 AM
i ask purely to find out what other people's answers would be. my answer is "what is the universe?". in that scenario the universe would be a self manifesting answer based on each generation wanting to know what it is. of course that question or answer shows my love of loops and humerous philosophical possibilities. the other thought was that X+Y is the answer to what the question is, so the equation would be X+Y=universe, yes?
anyway please answer away.. i imagine there is an infinite supply of possible questions to answer my question. ;)
What is God?
the universe. (as in all not just the known universe)
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: Catherine Sarah on October 02, 2011, 12:02:21 PM
Post by: Catherine Sarah on October 02, 2011, 12:02:21 PM
42
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: nickikim on October 02, 2011, 05:07:17 PM
Post by: nickikim on October 02, 2011, 05:07:17 PM
God is the explanation of my capabilities developed by those who`ve banged heads with me. At 3am psychodelics work like speed , and coffee overdose is like bad acid, then someone tells you the bat you keep seein is REAL, then you are in the rabbit hole. What was the question?
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: ativan on October 02, 2011, 05:45:15 PM
Post by: ativan on October 02, 2011, 05:45:15 PM
There's all this freakin' stuff everywhere.
Nobody knows what the ****we should do with it.
What the ****should we call it?
Nobody knows what the ****we should do with it.
What the ****should we call it?
Title: Re: if the the universe is the answer to a question, what is the question?
Post by: Anatta on October 02, 2011, 11:52:55 PM
Post by: Anatta on October 02, 2011, 11:52:55 PM
Kia Ora,
::) Name of the shop that sells everything is ?
Metta Zenda :)
::) Name of the shop that sells everything is ?
Metta Zenda :)