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Darth_Mauve
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Skynet is said to be the all powerful computer of the future that can do or create almost anything.

Could it create something so large that it couldn't create an Android capable of lifting it?

If it can't create such a thing, is it still All Powerful?

If it can't create such an android, is it still All Powerful?

Could such a logical paradox be used to destroy it, as seen in "Logan's Run" "Star Trek" and many other late 60's and early 70's sci fi movies and tv shows?
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Alcon
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You need to find yourself a girl, mate. [Razz]
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Yes, no, no, yes.

Edit: and that's not a paradox. It's evidence of a poorly chosen adjective. [Wink]
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Isn't God usually used in this question?
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Darth_Mauve
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If I used God, then it wouldn't be a Sci Fi Philosophy question now, would it.
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quote:
Originally posted by Alcon:
You need to find yourself a girl, mate. [Razz]
I think his wife might object.
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quote:
Originally posted by Darth_Mauve:
If I used God, then it wouldn't be a Sci Fi Philosophy question now, would it.
Q might be more applicable than Skynet
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Alcon
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quote:
quote:Originally posted by Alcon:
You need to find yourself a girl, mate. [Razz]

I think his wife might object.
Or perhaps the problem is that you've already found said girl and...

...bah, I give up. I just like the quote and like applying it to when people seem to have too much time on their hands [Wink]
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So you talk to a lot of married men?
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How many cyborgs can dance on the head of a pin?
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