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Thread: A question of paradox

gray said Mr Master said it brings up the question of how well mathematics portrays reality, and through that, physics as well. Click to expand... What, you've found a problem? Oh, and for the explanation of the arrow paradox, the reason velocity is not factored in is because in a single instant, velocity does not exist, there is no psychical or chemical force we can measure without multiple 'snapshots' of the object being measured that is called velocity, it's merely an idea that helps us calculate other things, much like time itself. Click to expand... Click to expand... Actually, velocity does exist at any one time. Here we get back to calculus and why physics these days is calculus based. Maybe it doesn't count if you have the whole equation describing the position of the object, though. Also time is no more an idea that helps us calculate other things that space is.
Thread: A question of paradox

gray said Oh, and for the explanation of the arrow paradox, the reason velocity is not factored in is because in a single instant, velocity does not exist, there is no psychical or chemical force we can measure without multiple 'snapshots' of the object being measured that is called velocity, it's merely an idea that helps us calculate other things, much like time itself. Click to expand... But you see the arrow paradox was created at a time before we even had the conception of space-time, that a thing is not ever unconnected from it's position and velocity and context in gravity. They thought the world was entirely stable, stationary, and didn't conceive of it spinning on an axis while simultaneously spinning in an orbit while simultaneously rotating in an arm of a galaxy that was itself hurtling away from the initial point of the big bang. The only information the paradox talks about is visual. And it's true, in an unconnected visual-only snapshot, you only see the moving arrow as stationary. But that's because it's a single instant's information of only one single attribute of that arrow, what it looks like in mid-air, and the paradox assumes that that's all there is and all that can be measured, so that's why it's an impossible situation, self-contradictory. But it's only impossible from that one very specific and limited frame of reference if you view it with modern information, it's not a paradox at all. The thing about paradoxes and thought experiments in general is that there might be a frame of reference where things make sense, where the information that seems contradictory actually is shown to be consistent when viewed from another angle, with additional information. I think that's what makes some theories, like General Relativity, fascinating, because it can explain phenomena using a new context and information.
Thread: A question of paradox

And now we're getting the actual physicist involved! Yay! The thing about halves is, I may be reaching for my water bottle, and the halves may continue to fraction down beyond the realm of perception, and that's fine, but it's not going to stop me from picking my bottle up and taking a sip. I may never actually touch the bottle, but the other elements of physics, the atomic valence fields or what have you, are going to kick in while the distance is still halving and I'm going to get a good grip. That's what I'm saying. I get that the halves will mean you'll never actually touch, but I'm still drinking my refreshing beverage right now, so...
Thread: A question of paradox

Well, yeah. But there are still an infinite number of halves. Just.. that series adds up to the distance between you and your water bottle and you get a cool, refreshing beverage. The halves only mean you'll never touch if you're an ancient Greek, who has no idea about calculus and infinite sums. Greeks didn't like the infinite and it didn't like them.
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That must be why their culture crumbled, and ours will LIVE FOREVER! FOREVAR!
Thread: A question of paradox

This is turning into a very interesting thread o.o
Thread: A New Land (Lord Dakol and Selena)

Nick Shaman In order to live, Nick was forced to become a bounty hunter. It didn't matter who or what, as long as he brought something with a pulse to his employers. He was wearing a sterile white cloak with a large hood that covered his eyes. His appearance was reminiscent of an assassin from long ago. That was not why he did, however. With slow, waiting sigh, Nick waited on the top of a destroyed building. He had been given intel on two to three survivors across town. Nick had learned not to trust the intel all the time though. Let's go. he muttered, smirking calmly at his own predictions. Standing up, he began to skillfully jump across the buildings, careful not to make them crumble under his weight. He seemed to be a ghost in the bright sunlight, shadows guarding his face in order to keep his identity hidden. Shortly after, he stopped on the edge of a building, seeing the survivors. With a now emotionless, stony face, he waited for the moment to capture them. As he waited, he began remembering what his own life before the apocalypse. Nick had a family of his own, two daughters and his beautiful wife. But they died on the first day of it all. Nothing else of great importance came to mind though, and he locked away his painful memories of his family.
Thread: A New Land (Lord Dakol and Selena)

Selena wore a school outfit, only having a few clothes to choose from after all the descruction took place. She leaned against the side of a building, arms crossed casually, talking to another girl that looked to be her own age, who wore the same outfit as her. Cameron, She said in a soft tone, I wish you luck on your travels to the north. It's not supposed to be as severe as here...but I've got to stay around this town and find my little brother. I'll be fine, I promise. We will meet again, I'm sure. We're like sisters! She hugged the girl, who must've been her best friend. Cameron walked out of sight, heading to the north. Selena stood there, watching on with tear-filled grey eyes as her best friend headed north. She shook her head. I have to be strong...to find my brother.. Wiping her tears with her sleeve, she looked around at the buildings, many destroyed into rubble, but a few still remaining that showed the cracks and breaks the apocolypse had caused. The world seemed like a horrible place to her now, and the sun illuminated everything but the shadows, as if the cover was snatched from hiding a horrible sin. I've got to be strong...for Cameron, for my little brother... She hammered those thoughts into her mind. Nothing would stand in her way. She started walking along the wall of a building, starting the search for her little brother.
Thread: A New Land (Lord Dakol and Selena)

Nick caught sight of the girl. Knew the intel was wrong. She clearly wasn't in a group. He would have to be fast though, as crowds of people were still in there, and could either jump to her rescue or take her from him. Acting quickly, he jumped from the roof and made sure to slow his fall, landing quietly on the ground an alleyway behind her. Suddenly though, he noticed three men looking towards her and making their way. He then waited in the shadows to see what she would do, crouching down and pulling the hood further down.
Thread: A New Land (Lord Dakol and Selena)

Selena noticed the three guys- school friends of hers and Cameron's. She walked up to them, conversing about the current issues that occured. They waved goodbye, as did she. They, too, were headed toward the north. Selena sighed. Maybe I should go with them..being in a group..it sounds so safe...but I must find my brother... She then continued walking along the wall until she came upon the alleyway. I think this is the right alleyway..where his best friend lives.. I've got to try every existing way to get back to my little brother.. Her thoughts ran through her mind as she turned the corner into the darkened alleyway. The alleyway contained a few doors, and Selena approached the first one, hoping...wishing..praying...that her little brother's best friend would greet her at this door.
Thread: A New Land (Lord Dakol and Selena)

Nick's stance loosened a bit once he saw what happened. But he tensed up as he noticed that she was coming over this way. Moving back, he hopped to the other wall and waited. As she rose her hand to knock on the door, he flicked his wrist and a small, hidden blade jutted out...
Thread: A New Land (Lord Dakol and Selena)

Selena knocked on the door three times, fully unaware of anyone else in the alleyway. She knocked again. No response. Her hand moved down to the doorknob, turning it slowly. The door wasn't locked she opened it meticulously, peaking her head past. She saw destruction. What was once someone's humble home was destroyed. Pictures falling off the walls, furnature strewn about and broken in various shapes. She closed the door, a sigh escaping her lips. I guess this isn't their home..at least..I hope it's not.. Selena moved toward the second door slowly, deeper into the alleyway where the shadows lengthened.
Thread: A New Land (Lord Dakol and Selena)

The bounty hunter continued to follow, waiting for the moment that her screams would be out of ear shot to others. A few minutes later, he began to walk towards her, raising the blade slowly. I'm sorry... he whispered. Thrusting his wrist down at her neck, Nick was suddenly assaulted with images that his mind couldn't comprehend. Yelling in pain, the man stumbled back and hit the wall, his elbow getting injured and making the blade retreat because of it.
Thread: A New Land (Lord Dakol and Selena)

Selena gasped, confused at what was going on. A few stands of her blue-black hair hung in front of her face. She wasn't one to scream, but she did struggle. She grabbed at his wrist, trying to pry him off of her, SIR! Please, what are you doing! I'm not who you think I am! She yelped, struggling against him, thinking that he was after a particular girl. After he fell into the wall and injured his elbow, Selena quickly took a few paces back, a few tears streaming down her face. She was on the wrong side of the alleyway though, being between the strange hooded man and the cracked brick wall. She backed away until her back was against the wall. How am I going to get out of this mess...
Thread: A New Land (Lord Dakol and Selena)

Nick struggled to get up, groaning in pain from the sensory overload. It was a bit too much for his brain to take. Looking up at her, he exhaled and clenched his weakened fist, heading towards her. Several other images flowed into his mind, mainly focused on his late wife and two daughters. As he raised his fist to strike, the bounty hunter then began to think if he was getting these images for another reason. He then figured it was a side effect of the nuclear warheads that went off on the first day of the war. Dropping his hand, he fell to his knees and grabbed his head, whispering two words rapidly before yelling out. GET OUT!
Thread: A New Land (Lord Dakol and Selena)

Selena's eyes widened in fear at what she was watching, hands trailing the wall behind her back. Um..yes, sir.. She followed his instruction, running past the man. About ten feet past him, she stumbled on some rubble in the middle of the alleyway, falling down onto her side. She gasped with pain, her now bleeding leg was scratched up from the sharp pieces of concrete she had fallen onto. She attempted to get up.
Thread: A New Land (Lord Dakol and Selena)

As she ran past, Nick gasped sharply, opening his eyes fully and looking around. Standing up, he turned around and looked at the girl. He then sprinted to her side, scooping her up into his arms and dashing out of the alley. If she attempted to get off, he would just tighten his grip on her, the black hood fluttering wildly and hiding his identity.
Thread: A New Land (Lord Dakol and Selena)

Selena gasped, trying to pull away from his grasp around her as he carried her. Sir, please, I'm not who you think I am! Please! Put me down! She yelled, but didn't scream, an odd trait she had. Why is he taking me away, and where to? What was causing all of his pain like that just moments ago? Her mind moved from one question to the next.
Thread: A New Land (Lord Dakol and Selena)

Nick looked down at her and growled, Shut up! I'm trying to conce-- he then heard several gunshots behind them. Screams and yells of pain were heard far behind. Everyone in and near the square were killed. Then, if Selena looked, figures were stationed upon the rooftops and trying to shoot at the two. Nick though, was side-stepping the shots effectively. Why was he trying so hard to kill her?
Thread: A New Land (Lord Dakol and Selena)

Selena looked with widening eyes towards the men that had their guns pointed at her and the man from the tops of the buildings, she shut up quite naturally, placing her head underneath his towards his chest for protection. Why is all this happening!?! What is going on?! Everything seemed to be a blur.
Thread: A New Land (Lord Dakol and Selena)

Damn guns! This is why I use hand-to-hand! Nick muttered angrily. He then gasped, seeing a grenade suddenly lobbed in front of them, the assassin had to stop suddenly. He was too late, though, as it exploded and sent Nick flying, accidentally letting go of the girl. Ah...no! he yelled, trying to reach out to her, but hit the wall as she fell to the ground. Sorry for the action-heavy moment, I just wanted to show how much Nick's employer wants Selena!
Thread: A New Land (Lord Dakol and Selena)

Selena gasped as her back and head hit the concrete with a crack. Her last glimpses were of the strange man being thrown with a lot of debri among him. She closed her eyes, falling into unconsciencous from the blow to the back of her head. She lay there, motionless. haha, that's quite alright!
Thread: A New Land (Lord Dakol and Selena)

Argh..! Nick groaned deeply as he pressed himself against the wall and slid up slowly. His eyes were on the girl the entire time, but his other senses kept a watch on the soldiers-for-hire. Staggering towards her, he growled gently as he knelt down and scooped her up once again, only this time much more slowly. Damn, I've got to go for 10-15 minutes. Be back soon.
Thread: A New Land (Lord Dakol and Selena)

No worries, just post when you can! Selena opened her eyes slowly. I must've blacked out..or maybe..I'm dead? One of her hands moved up to rub her eyes. She had only been under for a few moments, but it felt like she was waking up from a long slumber. She looked upwards the men who had shot at them were gone. Everything seemed utterly quiet.
Thread: A New Land (Lord Dakol and Selena)

Crap, longer than expected. The girl probably noticed the trickle of blood going down from his forehead to his cheek. His left leg was injured, as was his right arm. He needed to get to his haven, to recuperate with the girl. Don't worry. We're away from the town. he groaned, struggling with his words since his entire chest was practically caved in. Are you all right? he asked.
Thread: A New Land (Lord Dakol and Selena)

Selena looked up toward the man with tired eyes, trying to focus on his frame, which was blurry because of her head trauma. I..um..I think I'm okay.. She said in a soft tone. Where are we? Did I cause all this to happen? Where's my little brother, did they get him too? My head..it' really hurts.. Her hand moved up to her forehead, which pulsed with pain. She wished she could run away and get out of this mess. Her eyes' blurriness cleared up after a while, and she saw that he was injured. Sir...are you...okay?
Thread: A New Land (Lord Dakol and Selena)

Nick couldn't let his pain show well, at least not that much, anyway. He shook his head and looked down at her. No...you can't walk, and we need to get you somewhere safe. he groaned, his chest pounding with adrenaline and allowing him to move forward. The girl and him had better just hope that it wouldn't run out, or else they would be stranded for hours in the desert...
Thread: A New Land (Lord Dakol and Selena)

Selena eyes showed dissapointment, but determination. Oh..sure I can walk..at least...I think I can.. She attempted to get up, but her injured leg made her stumble again in the process. When she hit the ground, she brought her fist down upon the dirt, as if in protest. She then sat up the best she could, a few tears falling from her eyes. She then looked up towards the man. Why..why did you take me away? She said, her break soft and shakey. She didn't want to upset him.
Thread: A New Land (Lord Dakol and Selena)

Nick looked at her and scoffed when she tried to walk, then picked her back up. But he then said nothing when she asked. He then began to walk a little faster towards a small mountain a whiles away.
Thread: A New Land (Lord Dakol and Selena)

Selena kept quiet, her mind mulling over many things as to why she was in this stranger's arms. She looked about, seeing a small mountain coming into view past the rubble of the destroyed buildings and large piles of rubble and steel. Where are we? She asked, not recognizing the place.
Thread: A New Land (Lord Dakol and Selena)

My place. he replied without looking at her. They soon came upon a small pathway, which he walked over that slowly went up. Trees were all around them, covering their position well and giving them plenty of shade, which was a relief to Nick.
Thread: Xenopolis

Rising over the horizon came a tremendous spire followed by a number of other structures. All of it sat atop what could only be described as an island plucked out of the sea with a number of shimmering spheres half uncovered along its underside. Its entirety hovered about two thousand or so feet above the ground its movement slow and without particular direction. It crept forward like a silent predator its entirety the size of a large metropolis, for that's what it was. Covered in various towers, spires, the occasional obelisk and skyscrapers the city loomed above the sea. Its streets were filled with hundreds of citizens, no two alike, the faces ranging in the entirety of the color spectrum. Stalls seemed to pop up from the ground itself as did buildings and various other constructions. A number of smaller islands hovered about the central, these much darker and some of them belching putrid smoke into the air. These were the outskirts of the place, kept aloft by its power yet neglected by many of the citizens. The place where creatures lurked, criminals ruled, and everything had its price. However back in the metropolis in the single spire that loomed above the city in its center, at the very top staring out a window stood a man, his irises were a deep swirling red, his sclera an onyx color and his pupils a titanium grey. His name was Anansi, he had created this place, a place he had named Xenopolis. It didn't have much of a purpose besides existing, people came, people went. The city-island hovered at a constant altitude, various engines kept air pressure normalized, a field about the city's underside kept it afloat. Numerous airships came in and out. The place was built with infrastructure within the earth itself, all that needed was for something to be built atop it and systems instantly linked into the building almost like a reverse set of roots slipping upwards into the structure. He didn't keep track of construction any more, there was a large positron brain downstairs that kept track of that. Instead he just slipped in and out, tinkering here, looking about there. In his city, it more or less ran itself. Turning his back to the window he walked over to his elevator stepping in while pulling a cloak about himself. He would go down to the sewers and come up into the street, few knew he was the creator of the place, he liked things that way, here anything was possible, he was fully intent on exploring the infinite possibilities.
Thread: Xenopolis

Indi was filthy, and she smelled like she'd just crawled out of a sewer. In reality, she'd just crawled away from one of the outlying islands-- the outskirts. Escaping her past, Indi was determined on making a place for herself in the metropolis of Xenopolis. Her neko ears were tucked under a cerulean-colored head scarf that covered the bottom half of her face and the top of her head. Her eyes were the dark blue that held the signature, u-shaped, silver crescents that nekos possessed under their pupils. Her long, black hair was braided back away from her face, and at the current moment it was grungy and rank. It'd been a while since she had the chance to bathe. Little jingling sounds sounded when she walked, the only clothes she owned that marked her as a lower citizen of Xenopolis. Tiny bells were sewn on her anklets and bracelets, and one bell hung from a choker around her neck. She wore a white hoodie with genie-style, puff pants, and sported sneakers that looked well past worn. Her fashion was... an awkward mess to be honest. The tail that she wished she could just let be, was hidden in her pants. At 57, even with the awkward clothes, it wasn't too hard for Indi to mesh in with the hoards of people and creatures. Her clothes even hid the curvy body underneath, a body that almost got her raped at one point. But that was the past. The one she was trying to escape, remember? She breathed in a nearby street vendor's food, and her stomach grumbled in anger. When did she last eat? someone join the rp and act like the person that notices I'm hungry!! xD Let's make this rp busy!
Thread: Xenopolis

He made his way along slowly running his fingers along one of the buildings. His eyes glowed a dull red as he did so. It was one of the little things he'd added, the buildings automatically gave him feedback about the area. He noted new buildings and various changes to the landscape. A deep black mask covered his face, a type commonly worn throughout the city, they had become rather popular after he'd given them to a number of the upper ranking members. In time copies and imitations had popped up. He walked slowly before something caught his eye. Looking to the young girl he leaned down. If his expression could have been observed it would be seen as one of softness. It reminded him somewhat of his former pet, his lovely IC. It had been a completely simple lovely platonic relationship. He had not seen her in years since he had let her off to go with her lover but from what her heard on occasion they did well for themselves. He looked over the young woman his six foot tall frame only having to look slightly down to her. He took in a slight breath one of the few he did each day and inhaled her scent noting the pungent stink and sharp odor she gave off. Walking over to her directly he stood before her and bowed slightly before slipping off his mask. A bit of magic changed him however, his eyes turned a soft brown color and his hair blond hoping that the flawless face beneath the mask didn't give away his inhumanity. Hello there miss, you look hungry. He said to her before he reached into his cloak and pulled from it a loaf of bread still in wax paper and warm as though just from a bakery. Would you like some food? He asked her slowly. She needn't know who he was at the moment.