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Atheists & Agnostics

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6. Zealots might explain "reality"...

Wed May 9, 2012, 11:17 AM

May 2012

... but are thoroughly disconnected from reality-sans-air-quotes. I.e., the fact-based shared reality of the sane and rational.

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Surest sign that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe... [View all] progressoid May 2012 OP

What if super-intelligent life is contacting us? DetlefK May 2012 #1

More like explaining string theory to a toaster. Warpy May 2012 #2

Fucking methane breathers. Goblinmonger May 2012 #3

Like explaining reality to a zealot. nt Joseph8th May 2012 #4

Isn't that what zealots do? Explain "reality"? Starboard Tack May 2012 #5

Zealots might explain "reality"... Joseph8th May 2012 #6

And who determines who is sane and rational? Starboard Tack May 2012 #7