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[Kvlt Wench]

There is no "meaning" in the universe. That's a purely human concept.

 

[Super Mahrio]

There is no "meaning" in the universe. That's a purely human concept.

cant think of anything clever to say
:Smug:

 

[Kvlt Wench]

Well as the saying goes, if you don't have anything clever to say, don't say anything at all.

At least that's how the saying should go.

 

[Morganna]

That is amazing Kevin!

 

[Noel]

I think I've seen this posted on this board before, but another look couldn't hurt.

*images*

http://www.co-intelligence.org/newsletter/comparisons.html

That's awesome! I went to show this to my mother, and she couldn't believe it, she said that the sun was the biggest star in existance, I had to tell her the difference between the Solar System and the Universe

 

[WhiteBeastofWotan]

Your mother is fucking retarded.

 

[Noel]

Maybe, but she's the only one I have

 

[Super Mahrio]

Well as the saying goes, if you don't have anything clever to say, don't say anything at all.

At least that's how the saying should go.

yer mean

 

[Captain Beard]

The Universe doesn't need a reason to be, it just does. Insignificance be damned, I'm still going to act like I'm the most important quark on the atom.

 

[Shpongled]

have you read Contact?

Nope but I will make a note to check it out. I've been needing some good books to read.

 

[Cat5Messiah]

I've been needing some good books to read.

What types of books, home skillet? I know of some really good reads in the world of non-fiction but it all depends on what interests you.

 

[Shpongled]

I dunno, anything that's interesting and makes me think. No preference over fiction or non-fiction. I like stories that show good morals and positive thinking, and I also enjoy stories about crime, violence, terrible people, etc and everything in between. As long as it's not pointless and forces me to think. I like experiencing things from all perspectives. Even fantasy

 

[Kvlt Wench]

Probably the best book I've ever read. Completely unrelated to the topic at hand however.

 

[Anvil]

If you haven't read any Ayn Rand, that's a perfect place to start, Kevin. Start with Ayn Rand's Anthem, then move your way through Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged. I'm currently reading We Are The Living.

 

[Captain Beard]

Haha, Ayn Rand. Nah.

 

[Cat5Messiah]

I dunno, anything that's interesting and makes me think. No preference over fiction or non-fiction. I like stories that show good morals and positive thinking, and I also enjoy stories about crime, violence, terrible people, etc and everything in between. As long as it's not pointless and forces me to think. I like experiencing things from all perspectives. Even fantasy

Well, my favorite fiction books are the following:
Shibumi, The Dark Echo, Sensei and Sensei II

As far as non-fiction is concerned, I enjoy newage and physics reading. Some of my favorites include A Briefer History in Time by Stephen Hawking, Astral Dynamics by Robert Bruce and The Ultimate Journey by Robert Monroe (who is known for his work at The Monroe Institute with exploration of the human consciousness).

Out of the fiction, I feel that Shibumi will make you think the most. Of course when it comes to non-fiction, it'll always make you think. Though with non-fiction, I feel that you have to have an interest on the subject in order to be kept interested and retain it. I remember when I spoke about astral projection including (but not limited to) human consciousness, I thought it sparked an interest in you. If it is something you want to explore, let me know man and I'll point you in the right direction.

 

[Chrystalle]

Great image, really puts things in perspective, especially when we struggle with day to day life...

 

[-Syl-]

 

[Dead Winter]

Great, great post Kevin. I approve of this thread.

 

[Anvil]

Haha, Ayn Rand. Nah.

Why not? Great pieces of literature.