Words are used within our minds because we don’t have the computational resources to duplicate association-bundles every time we want to think about something. It’s far cheaper to use pointer variables. We bind a reference to the bundle to a much simpler name and then store the name in memory instead.
As for the omnipotence-with-rocks argument, the solution is to recognize that the question is nonsense because the concepts it uses are self-contradictory. What happens when an immovable object meets an irresistible force?
“As for the omnipotence-with-rocks argument, the solution is to recognize that the question is nonsense because the concepts it uses are self-contradictory. What happens when an immovable object meets an irresistible force?”
Well said. The question is no different in principle to asking, “What happens when a number is both 2 and not 2 at the same time?”
Words are used within our minds because we don’t have the computational resources to duplicate association-bundles every time we want to think about something. It’s far cheaper to use pointer variables. We bind a reference to the bundle to a much simpler name and then store the name in memory instead.
As for the omnipotence-with-rocks argument, the solution is to recognize that the question is nonsense because the concepts it uses are self-contradictory. What happens when an immovable object meets an irresistible force?
“As for the omnipotence-with-rocks argument, the solution is to recognize that the question is nonsense because the concepts it uses are self-contradictory. What happens when an immovable object meets an irresistible force?”
Well said. The question is no different in principle to asking, “What happens when a number is both 2 and not 2 at the same time?”
When an irresistible force meets an immovable object, it goes through without leaving a hole.
Or, Can an omnipotent being create a black calico cat?