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If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?
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If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?
I say yes because sounds are vibrations that travel through the air. If a tree hits the ground, it will send a vibration into the air.
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RE: If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?
considering that when a tree falls it has a pretty big sound radius, yes.
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RE: If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?
Plus, animals such as squirrels, raccoons and birds are bound to be around, so they'd notice.
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RE: If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?
Another question, with a seemingly obvious answer, did the universe exist before sentient beings were around to observe it?
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RE: If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?
ofcourse it will make a sound its a TREE.
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RE: If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?
(05-15-2012 07:06 AM)ihateteachers Wrote: ofcourse it will make a sound its a TREE.
No, this is Patrick.
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RE: If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?
Just because humans can't observe something doesn't mean it didn't happen, you know... this is taking ego to a whole new level.
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RE: If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?
Science!
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RE: If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?
If a tree falls and nobody is around to hear it, it regardless undoubtedly does make a sound.
Quote:Just because humans can't observe something doesn't mean it didn't happen, you know... this is taking ego to a whole new level.
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RE: If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?
I love the no bullshit manner everyone took with this. Obviously it makes a sound, thats SCIENCE!
But you always have the cool guy who argues that it doesn't or that we can't know.
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RE: If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?
Nobody here is remotely cool. All of us are either huge nerds or brooding freaks.
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RE: If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?
Pretty much.
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RE: If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?
Most of the time. There is the off chance that the tree is a metaphor for human civilization and the real question is whether when our existence ceases it has any meaningful impact on anything. Then the answer is no.
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RE: If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?
Perhaps it would have appeared that way, but it will never matter.
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RE: If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?
(05-15-2012 08:08 AM).Manicrose. Wrote: Just because humans can't observe something doesn't mean it didn't happen, you know... this is taking ego to a whole new level.
I strongly agree
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RE: If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?
(05-28-2012 11:49 AM)hahaha12345 Wrote: (05-15-2012 08:08 AM).Manicrose. Wrote: Just because humans can't observe something doesn't mean it didn't happen, you know... this is taking ego to a whole new level.
I strongly agree
But it's this little thing called "evidence" which makes a hell of a difference.
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RE: If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?
(05-28-2012 11:51 AM)Derchin Wrote: (05-28-2012 11:49 AM)hahaha12345 Wrote: (05-15-2012 08:08 AM).Manicrose. Wrote: Just because humans can't observe something doesn't mean it didn't happen, you know... this is taking ego to a whole new level.
I strongly agree
But it's this little thing called "evidence" which makes a hell of a difference.
that is like saying: 'If a man screams, and no animals hear him, does he make a sound?"
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RE: If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?
(05-28-2012 02:52 PM)hahaha12345 Wrote: (05-28-2012 11:51 AM)Derchin Wrote: (05-28-2012 11:49 AM)hahaha12345 Wrote: (05-15-2012 08:08 AM).Manicrose. Wrote: Just because humans can't observe something doesn't mean it didn't happen, you know... this is taking ego to a whole new level.
I strongly agree
But it's this little thing called "evidence" which makes a hell of a difference.
that is like saying: 'If a man screams, and no animals hear him, does he make a sound?"
The real question is "If a man screams and nothing hears him, does it even matter?'
The purpose of life is a life with a purpose
So I’d rather die for a cause than live a life that is worthless
I don’t need the circus or the day of national observance
I need you to think for you and stop being a servant
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RE: If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?
The real question is if a man says something in the middle of the forest where there are no women around can he be right???
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