3 States of Logic
Logic exists in three states, Current State, Ideal State, and Nominal State.
Current State Logic (CSL) pertains to what we are dealing with in the here and now. Because of it's real cost implications, it is the most important state of logic. CSL argues reason from the current state of things. "Given the way things are now, it's a good idea to own a firearm."
Ideal State Logic (ISL) pertains to the ideal state of things. Because it is largely a theoretical ideal with less immediate implications, it has a lesser weight to it than CSL does. "In a perfect world, we wouldn't need firearms."
Nominal State Logic (NSL) is a theoretical state of logic where CSL and ISL have become one and the same. CSL takes precedent over ISL, but ISL always sets the destination. If NSL is achieved, it resolves both CSL and ISL simultaneously. "Nobody needs firearms anymore, but there is also no point in taking them away, because nobody is getting hurt by them."
If we understand this, we will see that humanity is gridlocked in scenarios where CSL is butting heads with ISL, and this should never be the case, because CSL always takes precedent.
@AbaddonSpeaks Matthew 3:16–17 (Jesus' Baptism): Jesus comes out of the water, the Holy Spirit descends like a dove, and the Father speaks from heaven: "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased."
@AbaddonSpeaks Matthew 28:19: "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit..."
@Mbakaza4L It was taken by England, France, Spain and Portugal. It's no longer theirs to give back.
But those four countries could perhaps pay reparations to native americans.
3 States of Logic
Logic exists in three states, Current State, Ideal State, and Nominal State.
Current State Logic (CSL) pertains to what we are dealing with in the here and now. Because of it's real cost implications, it is the most important state of logic. CSL argues reason from the current state of things. "Given the way things are now, it's a good idea to own a firearm."
Ideal State Logic (ISL) pertains to the ideal state of things. Because it is largely a theoretical ideal with less immediate implications, it has a lesser weight to it than CSL does. "In a perfect world, we wouldn't need firearms."
Nominal State Logic (NSL) is a theoretical state of logic where CSL and ISL have become one and the same. CSL takes precedent over ISL, but ISL always sets the destination. If NSL is achieved, it resolves both CSL and ISL simultaneously. "Nobody needs firearms anymore, but there is also no point in taking them away, because nobody is getting hurt by them."
If we understand this, we will see that humanity is gridlocked in scenarios where CSL is butting heads with ISL, and this should never be the case, because CSL always takes precedent.
@ButterflyEm314 If the Q movement is about anything, it is about humanity's need to step up to the challenges it faces.
Humanity must acquire proficiency in screening for bias and fallacious reason as effective collective epistemic auditors. We must become what Aristotle told us 2400 years ago.
@Atomsmade The concept of "accountability for your actions" doesn't begin unto free will does. Before that, you're just doing what your instincts or genetics are telling you to do and you can't really be to blame.
@ButterflyEm314 A way to go down a hallway that we all quietly know will never end. That's a truth that we all share. We all eventually die somewhere in that hallway of self-improvement. Nobody ever gets to the end of it.
@ButterflyEm314 I'm no expert. I'm just a try-hard. I'm new to philosophy myself. You are the one that you aught to thank. You are doing all the work. It gets easier as you get accustomed to doing it. And you get better. And you pick up and learn some more as you go.
We learn from each other.