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QuickTwist
269 Posts
On June 04 2016 08:23 Jealous wrote: That's a convenient strategy, but why would a newcomer to TL Mafia whom I imagine you have no prior experience with respond in the same manner besides collusion? Try not to confirmation bias, please. | ||
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MoosyDoosy
United States4519 Posts
On June 04 2016 08:16 Tumblewood wrote: Damn QT reads already? Usually on TL we just screw around for the first few hours. Also please use full names if possible. Had to re-read this twice before I was like 0pps that's QuickTwist not a QT thread. lolol. It's not really an issue because context but it's just annoying. | ||
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Jealous
10188 Posts
On June 04 2016 08:21 Superbia wrote: Jealous what alignment did you hope to get? My expectations were mixed in that I simultaneously did not want to be important because I would then be under a lot of pressure to perform my duties up to a certain standard, but I also did want to have some sway in the outcome of the game beyond just words and analysis. I am satisfied with my role. How about you? | ||
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Superbia
Netherlands8889 Posts
On June 04 2016 08:23 Jealous wrote: That's a convenient strategy, but why would a newcomer to TL Mafia whom I imagine you have no prior experience with respond in the same manner besides collusion? Hmm? What do you mean? Do you find it suspicious that Quicky responded similarly? | ||
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QuickTwist
269 Posts
On June 04 2016 08:23 MoosyDoosy wrote: So guys, what are your thoughts on CRISPR technology? I did a presentation on it recently and it's a tool to edit genes/DNA. Just interested in your thoughts. If we refine our knowledge of CRISPR we can basically cure genetic diseases and make all mosquitoes male so they don't bite humans and spread shit like malaria, Zika, etc. Common genetic diseases include Tay-Sachs Disease, Down Syndrome, forms of cancer, Parkinson's Disease, etc. So we can cure millions of lives. On the other hand, we can change the cosmetic appearances of our children at will like height, eye color, hair color. Not to mention increase physical capabilities. So supersoldiers aren't far off. The problem I have with this is that people will try to fit a social stereotype of an attractive appearance which is harmful for people's conceptions of themselves. Not to mention it creates a division between the rich and poor since editing embryos requires in vitro fertilization which is an expensive process. Also, there's the issue of personhood with embryos. Should we be allowed to edit embryos? Are they "people" yet at an embryonic stage or until they're born and develop thought? What about as a fetus when their brain starts developing or they start feeling pain? All questions to think about. So what are your thoughts? Pro-CRISPR or anti-CRISPR? :3 Pure fantasy I'm afraid. | ||
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MoosyDoosy
United States4519 Posts
Not sure what you mean here. | ||
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MoosyDoosy
United States4519 Posts
I can take the modkill at EoD.  I actually have a few times. | ||
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QuickTwist
269 Posts
I mean what I say and say what I mean.. Always. | ||
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Superbia
Netherlands8889 Posts
On June 04 2016 08:25 Jealous wrote: My expectations were mixed in that I simultaneously did not want to be important because I would then be under a lot of pressure to perform my duties up to a certain standard, but I also did want to have some sway in the outcome of the game beyond just words and analysis. I am satisfied with my role. How about you? I hoped to get town and I got town. ;p | ||
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Jealous
10188 Posts
On June 04 2016 08:23 MoosyDoosy wrote: So guys, what are your thoughts on CRISPR technology? I did a presentation on it recently and it's a tool to edit genes/DNA. Just interested in your thoughts. If we refine our knowledge of CRISPR we can basically cure genetic diseases and make all mosquitoes male so they don't bite humans and spread shit like malaria, Zika, etc. Common genetic diseases include Tay-Sachs Disease, Down Syndrome, forms of cancer, Parkinson's Disease, etc. So we can cure millions of lives. On the other hand, we can change the cosmetic appearances of our children at will like height, eye color, hair color. Not to mention increase physical capabilities. So supersoldiers aren't far off. The problem I have with this is that people will try to fit a social stereotype of an attractive appearance which is harmful for people's conceptions of themselves. Not to mention it creates a division between the rich and poor since editing embryos requires in vitro fertilization which is an expensive process. Also, there's the issue of personhood with embryos. Should we be allowed to edit embryos? Are they "people" yet at an embryonic stage or until they're born and develop thought? What about as a fetus when their brain starts developing or they start feeling pain? All questions to think about. So what are your thoughts? Pro-CRISPR or anti-CRISPR? :3 Embryos are not people. Even babies are barely people, in my opinion. I am for this, because it is the new age of survival of the fittest. In a liberal society that has welfare and other such bottom-raising measures, the average human being's genetic health is on the decline. People who would have died in the 18th century are procreating, not to mention people that would have died during the formative epochs of our species. Genetic modification is the next step to ensuring that those who either by lottery or hard work have the means by which to ensure a better future for their progeny, and thus a healthier for mankind. Fiscal natural selection is our species' next bottleneck and our savior. | ||
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Jealous
10188 Posts
Confirmation bias is attributing new information as support for preconceived notions. I am using only one piece of information as support for a notion that was conceived as a result of this information and not any prior interpretation I had of you or Superbia (of which there was none, as I know none of you). | ||
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Tumblewood
United States3709 Posts
And no, QuickTwist will forever be QT | ||
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Superbia
Netherlands8889 Posts
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Superbia
Netherlands8889 Posts
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Jealous
10188 Posts
On June 04 2016 08:31 Superbia wrote: Stop using thesaurus jesus. I assume that's directed at me. Does my verbosity intimidate you? It shouldn't, because I only aim to benefit the town, and my analysis of words and their use (as part of my job) should of benefit here. | ||
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Superbia
Netherlands8889 Posts
On June 04 2016 08:33 Jealous wrote: I assume that's directed at me. Does my verbosity intimidate you? It shouldn't, because I only aim to benefit the town, and my analysis of words and their use (as part of my job) should of benefit here. It's just annoyingly tryhard. | ||
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QuickTwist
269 Posts
On June 04 2016 08:32 Superbia wrote: Jealous which between myself and quicky is more suspicious? What is the point to this question? | ||
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emperorchampion
Canada9496 Posts
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MoosyDoosy
United States4519 Posts
On June 04 2016 08:33 Jealous wrote: I assume that's directed at me. Does my verbosity intimidate you? It shouldn't, because I only aim to benefit the town, and my analysis of words and their use (as part of my job) should of benefit here. should be of benefit here* : ] | ||
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Superbia
Netherlands8889 Posts
Am I interpreting jealous/collusion wrong? | ||
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