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Postby Hurdegaryp » Wed May 14, 2014 10:46 am

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Hurdegaryp wrote:Oh, they understand it. Unfortunately they lack any form of compassion, like a fourteen year old libertarian or Donald Trump.

I hope their taste in hair would be better than the latter. Otherwise it'd be quite the letdown.

The Ancient Ones were fabulous long before our ancestors decided to climb out of their jungle trees.
CVT Temp wrote:I mean, we can actually create a mathematical definition for evolution in terms of the evolutionary algorithm and then write code to deal with abstract instances of evolution, which basically equates to mathematical proof that evolution works. All that remains is to show that biological systems replicate in such a way as to satisfy the minimal criteria required for evolution to apply to them, something which has already been adequately shown time and again. At this point, we've pretty much proven that not only can evolution happen, it pretty much must happen since it's basically impossible to prevent it from happening.

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Postby Benshir » Wed May 14, 2014 10:48 am

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The United States of Arms wrote:It's gray and dreary....


You are posting from Tuonela?

she could also be posting from London.

Hurdegaryp wrote:The Ancient Ones were fabulous long before our ancestors decided to climb out of their jungle trees.

Remind me to set aside a partition of next season's harvest to burn as offerings.
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Postby The United States of Arms » Wed May 14, 2014 10:49 am

Benshir wrote:
Immoren wrote:
You are posting from Tuonela?

she could also be posting from London.

Hurdegaryp wrote:The Ancient Ones were fabulous long before our ancestors decided to climb out of their jungle trees.

Remind me to set aside a partition of next season's harvest to burn as offerings.

Immoren wrote:
The United States of Arms wrote:It's gray and dreary....


You are posting from Tuonela?

Not either of those.
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Postby Immoren » Wed May 14, 2014 10:50 am

Benshir wrote:she could also be posting from London.


I was also going to suggest Asphodel Meadows. :P
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Postby Hurdegaryp » Wed May 14, 2014 10:50 am

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Hurdegaryp wrote:People do not usually call me an iceberg, but you could say that. Pretty sure this is the first time I sparred with you here in TET. Thus far it has been a pleasure.

Likewise, Lovecraft. Likewise.

Woah, deja vu! A young Japanese woman that used to frequent this thread called me Cthulhu more than once. It must have been something I said.
CVT Temp wrote:I mean, we can actually create a mathematical definition for evolution in terms of the evolutionary algorithm and then write code to deal with abstract instances of evolution, which basically equates to mathematical proof that evolution works. All that remains is to show that biological systems replicate in such a way as to satisfy the minimal criteria required for evolution to apply to them, something which has already been adequately shown time and again. At this point, we've pretty much proven that not only can evolution happen, it pretty much must happen since it's basically impossible to prevent it from happening.

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Postby Benshir » Wed May 14, 2014 10:53 am

Immoren wrote:I was also going to suggest Asphodel Meadows. :P

We're in it deep, aren't we? First Lovecraftian Ancient Ones, now the Greek Underworld?

I suspect the Titans may be feeling restless. Or there's a gas leak somewhere. :p
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Postby Kiruri » Wed May 14, 2014 10:53 am

Gallade wrote:
Benshir wrote:It saves me the trouble of having to look for edgy flags.

I'm just going to continue stroking my ego and assume I started a trend.

I was gonna say something along the lines of : "Let me have a stroke at it too :3" but I don't think it works that way heh xP

Be our guest. You do deserve credit for starting the trend :3 Such a trend-setter Galla :lol: A beautiful and oh so fine trend-setter
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Postby Benshir » Wed May 14, 2014 10:54 am

Hurdegaryp wrote:Woah, deja vu! A young Japanese woman that used to frequent this thread called me Cthulhu more than once. It must have been something I said.

Perhaps the references to Ancient Ones and what is generally accepted as Occult lore?
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Postby Immoren » Wed May 14, 2014 10:55 am

Benshir wrote:We're in it deep, aren't we? First Lovecraftian Ancient Ones, now the Greek Underworld?


Tuonela (Or Manala) is underworld from pre-christian Finnish mythos. :P

Benshir wrote:I suspect the Titans may be feeling restless. Or there's a gas leak somewhere. :p


Perhaps. :P
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Postby Benshir » Wed May 14, 2014 10:56 am

Immoren wrote:Finnish mythos.

You mean to tell me there's more to Finnish folklore than Ukko and Lakkapoika? :p
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Postby Hurdegaryp » Wed May 14, 2014 10:59 am

Benshir wrote:
Hurdegaryp wrote:Woah, deja vu! A young Japanese woman that used to frequent this thread called me Cthulhu more than once. It must have been something I said.

Perhaps the references to Ancient Ones and what is generally accepted as Occult lore?

Don't make me get my paperback copy of the Necronomicon.
CVT Temp wrote:I mean, we can actually create a mathematical definition for evolution in terms of the evolutionary algorithm and then write code to deal with abstract instances of evolution, which basically equates to mathematical proof that evolution works. All that remains is to show that biological systems replicate in such a way as to satisfy the minimal criteria required for evolution to apply to them, something which has already been adequately shown time and again. At this point, we've pretty much proven that not only can evolution happen, it pretty much must happen since it's basically impossible to prevent it from happening.

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Postby Immoren » Wed May 14, 2014 11:00 am

Benshir wrote:
Immoren wrote:Finnish mythos.

You mean to tell me there's more to Finnish folklore than Ukko and Lakkapoika? :p


Harharhar! :lol:
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Postby Kiruri » Wed May 14, 2014 11:01 am

Immoren wrote:
Benshir wrote:You mean to tell me there's more to Finnish folklore than Ukko and Lakkapoika? :p


Harharhar! :lol:

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Postby Benshir » Wed May 14, 2014 11:02 am

Hurdegaryp wrote:Don't make me get my paperback copy of the Necronomicon.

Lovecraft was considered as one of the greatest horror writers of all time, if not the.

H.P. Lovecraft wrote:Yog-Sothoth knows the gate. Yog-Sothoth is the gate. Yog-Sothoth is the key and guardian of the gate. Past, present, future, all are one in Yog-Sothoth. He knows where the Old Ones broke through of old, and where They shall break through again. He knows where They have trod earth's fields, and where They still tread them, and why no one can behold Them as They tread.
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Postby Hurdegaryp » Wed May 14, 2014 11:03 am

Immoren wrote:
Benshir wrote:You mean to tell me there's more to Finnish folklore than Ukko and Lakkapoika? :p

Harharhar! :lol:

There are also the wacky adventures of Impaled Nazarene, Finland's most recalcitrant black metal orchestra.
CVT Temp wrote:I mean, we can actually create a mathematical definition for evolution in terms of the evolutionary algorithm and then write code to deal with abstract instances of evolution, which basically equates to mathematical proof that evolution works. All that remains is to show that biological systems replicate in such a way as to satisfy the minimal criteria required for evolution to apply to them, something which has already been adequately shown time and again. At this point, we've pretty much proven that not only can evolution happen, it pretty much must happen since it's basically impossible to prevent it from happening.

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Postby Benshir » Wed May 14, 2014 11:03 am

Immoren wrote:Harharhar! :lol:

Well consider me dumbfounded!
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Postby Hurdegaryp » Wed May 14, 2014 11:04 am

Benshir wrote:
Hurdegaryp wrote:Don't make me get my paperback copy of the Necronomicon.

Lovecraft was considered as one of the greatest horror writers of all time, if not the.

H.P. Lovecraft wrote:Yog-Sothoth knows the gate. Yog-Sothoth is the gate. Yog-Sothoth is the key and guardian of the gate. Past, present, future, all are one in Yog-Sothoth. He knows where the Old Ones broke through of old, and where They shall break through again. He knows where They have trod earth's fields, and where They still tread them, and why no one can behold Them as They tread.

It appears you have style and grace. This pleases me.
CVT Temp wrote:I mean, we can actually create a mathematical definition for evolution in terms of the evolutionary algorithm and then write code to deal with abstract instances of evolution, which basically equates to mathematical proof that evolution works. All that remains is to show that biological systems replicate in such a way as to satisfy the minimal criteria required for evolution to apply to them, something which has already been adequately shown time and again. At this point, we've pretty much proven that not only can evolution happen, it pretty much must happen since it's basically impossible to prevent it from happening.

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Postby Immoren » Wed May 14, 2014 11:04 am

Kiruri wrote:
Immoren wrote:
Harharhar! :lol:

Immy! Where's your flag from?


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moomin_(1990_TV_series)
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Postby Kannap » Wed May 14, 2014 11:04 am

Appears that I will be sitting in the park for two hours alone again before going to church.
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Postby Immoren » Wed May 14, 2014 11:05 am

Kannap wrote:Appears that I will be sitting in the park for two hours alone again before going to church.


Why do you have to sit in park?
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Postby Benshir » Wed May 14, 2014 11:06 am

Hurdegaryp wrote:It appears you have style and grace. This pleases me.

Although I must confess that I haven't exactly had the time to browse through Lovecraft's anthology. I would however argue that one cannot completely know the genre without at least touching on his work. Just how vivid he paints his descriptions in text is akin to Rembrandt, or Dali.
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Postby Hurdegaryp » Wed May 14, 2014 11:07 am

Immoren wrote:
Kiruri wrote:Immy! Where's your flag from?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moomin_(1990_TV_series)

Image

Look at their staring, unblinking eyes. They know.
CVT Temp wrote:I mean, we can actually create a mathematical definition for evolution in terms of the evolutionary algorithm and then write code to deal with abstract instances of evolution, which basically equates to mathematical proof that evolution works. All that remains is to show that biological systems replicate in such a way as to satisfy the minimal criteria required for evolution to apply to them, something which has already been adequately shown time and again. At this point, we've pretty much proven that not only can evolution happen, it pretty much must happen since it's basically impossible to prevent it from happening.

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Postby Kannap » Wed May 14, 2014 11:07 am

Immoren wrote:
Kannap wrote:Appears that I will be sitting in the park for two hours alone again before going to church.


Why do you have to sit in park?


Because, after school, I walk to church. But school ends at 3:25 and I have no need to be at church until 5:30..

So, for two hours, I go to the park that is just a quarter mile from my church and sit there.
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Postby Kiruri » Wed May 14, 2014 11:09 am

Immoren wrote:
Kiruri wrote:Immy! Where's your flag from?


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moomin_(1990_TV_series)


Moomin! :lol: thanks!

Kannap wrote:
Immoren wrote:
Why do you have to sit in park?


Because, after school, I walk to church. But school ends at 3:25 and I have no need to be at church until 5:30..

So, for two hours, I go to the park that is just a quarter mile from my church and sit there.


I would acompany you if I could :3 BTW is that you on your flag? If so, you look amazing! :hug:
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