‘You can learn a surprising amount by kicking things. It’s an epistemological method you often see deployed by small children, who target furniture, pets, and their peers in the hope of answering important questions about the world. Questions like “How solid is this thing?” and “Can I knock it over?” and “If I kick it, will it kick me back?”’
a3w•1mo ago
Having been an eight year old boy, I remember the number one rule of physics:
"Using force is always right. But can I apply enough force"
9dev•1mo ago
Relatedly, if force doesn’t help, try more force!
moffkalast•1mo ago
Violence is not the answer.
It is the question.
The answer is 'yes'.
stronglikedan•1mo ago
That one CEO just learned a surprising amount about kicking things judging by the look on his face as he fell, but in that case it was the robot kicking him!
Robots are the slaves we deserve. I am free to shoot them, light them on fire, and disassemble them for fun. Call the police if you don't like it. Have me arrested. Prove in a courtroom that this is cruel behavior.
oxfeed65261•1mo ago
‘You can learn a surprising amount by kicking things. It’s an epistemological method you often see deployed by small children, who target furniture, pets, and their peers in the hope of answering important questions about the world. Questions like “How solid is this thing?” and “Can I knock it over?” and “If I kick it, will it kick me back?”’
a3w•1mo ago
"Using force is always right. But can I apply enough force"
9dev•1mo ago
moffkalast•1mo ago
It is the question.
The answer is 'yes'.
stronglikedan•1mo ago