Sip

quote:Originally posted by hyebruin:... is there anything about computers you have not discovered yet!! Sure ... like how to make them look and behave like THIS The "look" part is not as hard as the "behave" part. Mostly because the non-deterministic and randomized algorithms required to make the "emotional", "illogical", and "moodey" subroutines work still are faaaaaar from perfect.

Here's how a true computer science professor would respond to that: 0100000111110010000 0100000100010010000 0100000100010010000 0111100111110011110 I just made it up. See if you can figure it out But surprisingly enough, we don't have too many indian or pakistani profs around here and the professors actually use computers like 23 hours a day.

Booooooo Boo Worst joke I have ever heard

Perfection is unachievable. Those who seek it, are doomed to fail right from the beginning. Think of the perfect car ... in my mind, it must be comfortable, luxurious, powerful, economical, spacious, maneuverable, highly agile, easy to fit in small parking spaces, straight forward to repair and maintain, must be able to go anywhere which means able to climb big rocks, travel seamlessly on dirt roads at high speeds, and have enough articulation to keep all wheels touching things at all times. Isn't it trivial to see that all this, cannot be achieved at the same time? [*]Comfort and luxury comes at the cost of economy and simplicity. [*]Lack of simplicity, i.e. complexity, comes with the much hightened risks of unreliability. [*]Ability to travel at high speeds on rough terrain often comes at the cost of articulation and ground clearance, and the supporting equipment needed to scale huge rocks. [*]Spacious interior comes at the cost of maneuverability or simplicity. " src="smile.gif" /> Interestingly enough, this means that to me, the term "perfectionist" is synonymous to the term "loser". ------ And hagarag, don't even think of going to heart attack hill without me! CLICK HERE for a picture of the place which doesn't really do justice to it. I lifted a front wheel up there! [ February 04, 2003, 01:04 PM: Message edited by: Sip ]

By the way, axle, interestingly enough when I say "I disagree", it doesn't mean necessarily that I think you are "wrong". It just means that I do not agree with our definition of intelligence. I believe we have discussed this topic in the computer section some time ago... But in general, there are no good definitions of intelligence as far as I know so basically, any definition I guess can be as good as the next one.

Dear axle, I strongly disagree. I think knowledge is one of the fundamental building blocks of intelligence. In my opinion, one way to define intelligence is the ability to solve problems efficiently. One can always employ a "brute force" type approach to problem solving ... try anything and everything imaginable hoping to stumble on the solution. The reason I am saying "efficiently", is because I don't think "brute force" indicates intelligence. So now, I strongly believe that knowledge is a crucial factor in coming up with efficient solutions to many problems. Therefore, knowledge is a basic requirement for intelligence. I assume in this case an example is not needed but I'd be happy to provide some in support of my argument. As far as "using a computer", I am fully convinced that a person that trully knows how to utilize a computer can be much more intelligent than a person that cannot. This "tool" can assist one to solve such complex problems in such efficient manners that is mind boggeling. And as I said, if I am able to solve a complicated problem that someone else cannot, I am more intelligent than that someone else No offense intended to anyone

quote:Originally posted by axel:... Science is not intelligence. So what is intelligence?

... ooops, sorry double post [ February 04, 2003, 01:18 AM: Message edited by: Sip ]

quote:Originally posted by THOTH:http://www.saharexinc.com/nonflash/brandy.html Hey, that Nairi sounds delicious! The stuff you posted are also good Thoth LMAO for putting it in here though [ February 03, 2003, 01:06 PM: Message edited by: Sip ]

But in all seriousness, it's very sad to hear of such a loss. Not only the human lives, but also the fact that the shuttle is by far the most complex "object" ever engineered by humans up to now. I am sure future generations will look back in amazement at this awesome human achievement, much like we admire the pyramids of the ancient egyptians.

quote:Originally posted by vava:I think the Mennonnites say this, (theyr're kind of like the Amish), except they specify POWER tools. I wonder why that is. I guess they soon realized that life would SUCK without toilet paper

quote:Originally posted by highflyer:... If GOD had wanted us to fly we would be born with feathers like the birds. Do you brush your teeth?Do you floss? Do you use toilet paper? Do you drive? Do you cook your food? Do you cut your hair? Do you trim your nails? Do you take drugs when your head hurts or you have a cold? Do you use a computer? (don't answer, I already know) Do you use ? I could go on and on but following your logic, don't you think if god intended us to do ANYTHING, he or she would have made us be born with the proper tools? So wouldn't you then agree, that following your logic, using ANY tool is against the will of God?

quote:Originally posted by hagarag:Where in LA is "Heart Attack Hill?" Heart Attack Hill is a famous obstacle in the Anza Borrego area. That's where we were last couple of days. Basically about 1 hour east of San Diego, in the general area west of the Salton Sea. It was my first time in the area and I was VERY impressed with the scenery ... just beautiful. Checked out a few mud caves, played around on some dirt and rocks, and of course had to go see what this hill was all about I know of at least one person who has rolled his truck there. There is also this nice obstacle there called "the squeeze". I hear it's so tight that my car would barely fit through. A lot of people brake their windows and things when their cars slide into these tall rocks. But we didn't have time to go there .... maybe it was for the best! Weather was awesome though ... it felt like 90 degrees on Sat ... but at night we had some HUGE wind gusts and some people's tents went literally FLYING (I was all comfy in the blazer but had to close all the windows and the sunroof it got so cold)

Impression for yesterday: Be extra cautious when trying driving in a place called "Heart Attack Hill" Nothing serious happened but I did almost have a heart attack ...

Forgive me father for I have sinned ... made fun of another human being today and was nasty to him. But he deserved it. Oh, ooops, sorry, I confused this thread with "confessions of the day". For some reason, I was in an extremely sarcastic mood all day.

quote:Originally posted by Harut:... can't you just ignore him for a while? Ignore who?

quote:Originally posted by Razor'sEdge:No hyedrain, unlike your desparate ass, I'm not looking for chics online ... Hey, she may be slowly becoming a computer geek but I doubt she is that desparate for chicks yet [ January 31, 2003, 08:48 PM: Message edited by: Sip ]

quote:Originally posted by hyebruin:~~~~hey Sip,! so how do you figure I became a computer 'geek?' ...|......|... ...|... ...V... quote:Originally posted by hyebruin:here's another one! What's sexy about a 'computer guy?' He KNOWS!!! how to download a woman's hard drive!! I rest my case. Hey, but what's this about west la? I thought that was for Frisco. This is colgage in west la ->

quote:Originally posted by Razor'sEdge:No you D@#khole, the battery has a positive side. Hahahahahaah ... so you prefer the battery? Have fun dude! Don't forget KY Jelly Cause it may hurt considering how up-tight you are.

quote:Originally posted by Azat:...Hey quick question. Are the UCLA students going to do something about the bad internet conditions at UCLA? It is absurd that they only allow you guys(Sip and you) to post on the net after 3 AM) [new york accent]I got your bad internet connection RIGHT OVER HERE![/new york accent] Bruin has recently become a "techno" geek and she doesn't even know it

quote:Originally posted by Razor'sEdge:What's the difference between a battery and a woman? I'd rather have sex with the woman.

quote:Originally posted by nairi:What's your problem Sip? My problem is everyone telling me I got a problem!

LMAO at Athothist

Jug, not sure if you've gotten to that chapter in physics but FYI, the faster you go the more space shrinks. You sure you want your list studied at those speeds? And if a problem could be fixed, it wouldn't really a problem I think. It would just be a challenge or a task or an item on the todo list

quote:Originally posted by vava: quote:Originally posted by Sip: ... you mean older girls like in late twenties? THAT'S "older" ???? Well, vava jan, believe it or not, considering the fact that ara is 19, even 20 is "older" for him