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Re: What is the point?

hayekianxyz — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:31:50 GMT

Brainpolice:

To ask the question and see people's answers. Not to change things in any political or social sense.

Right, in which case apply the same logic to why we should change things.

Re: What is the point?

Brainpolice — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:29:13 GMT

To ask the question and see people's answers. Not to change things in any political or social sense.

Re: What is the point?

hayekianxyz — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:27:50 GMT

Spideynw:

GilesStratton:
If you really believe that then I must ask why you're writing this post, after all, doesn't the same apply?

No, I am not trying to change things with this thread.

Then why are you posting?

Re: What is the point?

banned — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:54:26 GMT

fezwhatley:
existentialist?

An existentialist (if there is such a thing, heh) would respond because you choose to.

Re: What is the point?

Nitroadict — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 01:43:53 GMT

Conza88:

"Everyone carries a part of society on his shoulders; no one is relieved of his share of responsibility by others. And no one can find a safe way out for himself if society is sweeping towards destruction.

Therefore, everyone, in his own interests, must thrust himself vigorously into the intellectual battle. None can stand aside with unconcern; the interests of everyone hangs on the results.

Whether he chooses or not, every man is drawn into the greatest historical struggle, the decisive battle into which our epoch has plunged us." – Ludwig von Mises

This +1

Re: What is the point?

Conza88 — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 01:41:56 GMT

"Everyone carries a part of society on his shoulders; no one is relieved of his share of responsibility by others. And no one can find a safe way out for himself if society is sweeping towards destruction. Therefore, everyone, in his own interests, must thrust himself vigorously into the intellectual battle. None can stand aside with unconcern; the interests of everyone hangs on the results. Whether he chooses or not, every man is drawn into the greatest historical struggle, the decisive battle into which our epoch has plunged us." – Ludwig von Mises

Re: What is the point?

revolutionist — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 01:30:22 GMT

Spideynw:

Of trying to change things? We all die anyways, and even if we could accomplish anything, it would all change in a hundred years.

May your chains set lightly upon you.

Re: What is the point?

Marko — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 01:12:45 GMT

Because it is the right thing to do.

Re: What is the point?

JackSkylark — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:47:57 GMT

Thedesolateone:

You made me quote Keynes!

I was thinking the same thing, beat me to it by half an hour.

Re: What is the point?

nameless — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:38:23 GMT

Stranger:

Because we can.

Yes we can!

Re: What is the point?

nirgrahamUK — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:09:52 GMT

man acts...

why? because he seeks to improve his world. to change it.

your post demonstrates a desire to change something.........(however minor)

Re: What is the point?

Thedesolateone — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:05:57 GMT

You made me quote Keynes!

Re: What is the point?

Thedesolateone — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:05:43 GMT

Spideynw:

Of trying to change things? We all die anyways, and even if we could accomplish anything, it would all change in a hundred years.

Keynes: In the long run we are all dead

Re: What is the point?

Spideynw — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 23:58:36 GMT

GilesStratton:
If you really believe that then I must ask why you're writing this post, after all, doesn't the same apply?

No, I am not trying to change things with this thread.

Re: What is the point?

hayekianxyz — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 23:05:29 GMT

Spideynw:

Of trying to change things? We all die anyways, and even if we could accomplish anything, it would all change in a hundred years.

If you really believe that then I must ask why you're writing this post, after all, doesn't the same apply?