# General Discussion **URL:** https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/c/general-discussion/6.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/categories.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Would you choose to be a vampire?](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/would-you-choose-to-be-a-vampire/11807)
**Author:** [@lausten](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/u/lausten)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/would-you-choose-to-be-a-vampire/11807 "2025-11-17T15:36:58Z")
An interesting thought experiment that reveals how hard it is to change. I know people change, they lose religion, they become Nazis, they quit smoking, but I’ve never seen someone change overnight. We don’t do that f… --- ## [Have you heard about the Sandwich Guy? (rump is furious) Mark Elias reports](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/have-you-heard-about-the-sandwich-guy-rump-is-furious-mark-elias-reports/11789)
**Author:** [@citizenschallengev4](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/u/citizenschallengev4)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2025, 3:54am UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/have-you-heard-about-the-sandwich-guy-rump-is-furious-mark-elias-reports/11789 "2025-11-14T03:54:40Z")
These are strange days, the kinds of days that can make a hero out of a regular young guy, who turned out to be at the right place and the right time to get across an important lesson to the powers that be, and to fellow… --- ## [Why be afraid of Project 2025 - The billionaire's "Heritage Foundation" explains](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/why-be-afraid-of-project-2025-the-billionaires-heritage-foundation-explains/11788)
**Author:** [@citizenschallengev4](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/u/citizenschallengev4)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2025, 5:03pm UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/why-be-afraid-of-project-2025-the-billionaires-heritage-foundation-explains/11788 "2025-11-13T17:03:21Z")
Project 2025 will implement policy solutions that bolster the American family including: Eliminating marriage penalties in federal welfare programs and the tax code and installing work requirements for food stamps. … --- ## [Michael Levin's takes down yet another step](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/michael-levins-takes-down-yet-another-step/11801)
**Author:** [@citizenschallengev4](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/u/citizenschallengev4)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2025, 2:02am UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/michael-levins-takes-down-yet-another-step/11801 "2025-11-13T02:02:17Z")
The universe and serendipity are amazing things. Besides Nick Lane’s ideas and evidence, I wound up listening a David Levin’s interview just now and it’s another kick me on butt experience. I’ve been familiar with him… --- ## [Is Trump a curse?](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/is-trump-a-curse/5241)
**Author:** [@yosemitesam](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/u/yosemitesam)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/is-trump-a-curse/5241 "2025-11-06T17:59:32Z")
A few thoughts for the moment. Democracy is More Fragile Than We Think by Keith Olbermann Published on Nov 8, 2016 Americans have never faced a threat quite like the one we do today https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wW\_SI… --- ## [Here's some zebra trivia](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/heres-some-zebra-trivia/11778)
**Author:** [@citizenschallengev4](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/u/citizenschallengev4)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2025, 1:48am UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/heres-some-zebra-trivia/11778 "2025-10-30T01:48:07Z")
I heard an interesting fact about zebras today that I hadn’t thought about before, not that I’ve ever spent any time in deep wonderment about zebras, they’ve just been another exotic African species, not that there’s any… --- ## [Holy F... , Tofig Aliyev](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/holy-f-tofig-aliyev/11772)
**Author:** [@citizenschallengev4](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/u/citizenschallengev4)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2025, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/holy-f-tofig-aliyev/11772 "2025-10-27T17:15:30Z")
If this doesn’t make your insides stir, . . . sometimes it is there, then sometimes it’s restricted. Probably because this video originated within Facebook. So fine, snip. I found a better video, in fact two, the f… --- ## [The, the, that's all folks](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/the-the-thats-all-folks/11771)
**Author:** [@citizenschallengev4](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/u/citizenschallengev4)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2025, 11:57pm UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/the-the-thats-all-folks/11771 "2025-10-22T23:57:07Z")
I had a simple title but the CFI algorithm disapproved. I’m working on something that I invite other to tear up, if they are so inclined - so long as they explain their rationale. \[limited time offer\] … --- ## [Tesla's Faustian Bargain Bites - StacheD Training](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/teslas-faustian-bargain-bites-stached-training/11761)
**Author:** [@citizenschallengev4](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/u/citizenschallengev4)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2025, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/teslas-faustian-bargain-bites-stached-training/11761 "2025-10-19T16:04:33Z")
I consider this a public safety issue of importance so I’m sharing. Don’t want to trip into a rant, so I’ll let Pat take it from here. He’s a level headed professional. StacheD Training, Description I’… --- ## [Expecting people to change their nature?](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/expecting-people-to-change-their-nature/11765)
**Author:** [@citizenschallengev4](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/u/citizenschallengev4)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2025, 4:01am UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/expecting-people-to-change-their-nature/11765 "2025-10-15T04:01:01Z")
Annomous wrote “If we only expect people to change their nature, we risk creating strategies that feel right but don’t actually move the needle. I think the challenge is finding routes that bring different types of pe… --- ## [What’s the one big change you’d expect to actually happen?](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/what-s-the-one-big-change-you-d-expect-to-actually-happen/11742)
**Author:** [@citizenschallengev4](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/u/citizenschallengev4)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 3:07pm UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/what-s-the-one-big-change-you-d-expect-to-actually-happen/11742 "2025-10-07T15:07:50Z")
I received a private message that seems like a public comment, perhaps they wanted to stay anonymous. I don’t want to engage in a discussion via private messages, so I’m posting it here, see if anyone else wants to add … --- ## [Greta is 17 now.](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/greta-is-17-now/6996)
**Author:** [@timb](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/u/timb)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 7:22am UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/greta-is-17-now/6996 "2025-10-07T07:22:44Z")
She celebrated her Birthday which was on Jan. 3, 2020. She is 17. Small for her age, probably due to not eating for months at a time when younger, due to her feelings about climate change not being addressed effectivel… --- ## [Could Someone Give me Insights on Ethical Implications of AI in Healthcare?](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/could-someone-give-me-insights-on-ethical-implications-of-ai-in-healthcare/10868)
**Author:** [@oliviajacksone](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/u/oliviajacksone)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2025, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/could-someone-give-me-insights-on-ethical-implications-of-ai-in-healthcare/10868 "2025-10-06T19:01:25Z")
Hello there, I am reaching out to this thoughtful community to explore a topic that has been on my mind lately: the ethical implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in the healthcare sector. As AI continues to advan… --- ## [Sexual relations are unnatural according to Lacan](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/sexual-relations-are-unnatural-according-to-lacan/11746)
**Author:** [@inthedarkness](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/u/inthedarkness)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 3:04am UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/sexual-relations-are-unnatural-according-to-lacan/11746 "2025-10-01T03:04:37Z")
I asked the subreddit about it but the answers seemed about as incomprehensible as the guy himself: Per one of the answers: “Well, I’m glad to say that I think that this makes it clearer. I’ll keep myself short as I’… --- ## [Money Did Not Come From Barter - It Came From Blood Feuds](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/money-did-not-come-from-barter-it-came-from-blood-feuds/11695)
**Author:** [@citizenschallengev4](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/u/citizenschallengev4)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2025, 11:34pm UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/money-did-not-come-from-barter-it-came-from-blood-feuds/11695 "2025-08-26T23:34:45Z")
I saw this video a few days ago and the more I think about it the more his approach makes sense. Jun 3, 2018 Professor L. Randall Wray, discussing the origin of money, which forms the foundational concep… --- ## [They Want Those Organs](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/they-want-those-organs/11658)
**Author:** [@thatoneguy](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/u/thatoneguy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 9:41pm UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/they-want-those-organs/11658 "2025-08-07T21:41:59Z")
And they’re going to get them. Here is another strike against medicine. A Push for More Organ Transplants Is Putting Donors at Risk People across the United States have endured rushed or premature attempts to remove t… --- ## [You think you had a tough day at work?](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/you-think-you-had-a-tough-day-at-work/11462)
**Author:** [@citizenschallengev4](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/u/citizenschallengev4)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2025, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/you-think-you-had-a-tough-day-at-work/11462 "2025-07-15T20:53:10Z")
Ship Hits Brooklyn Bridge May 18, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the Mexican Navy sail training ship Cuauh… --- ## [I helped create a some magic early Sunday morning](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/i-helped-create-a-some-magic-early-sunday-morning/11432)
**Author:** [@citizenschallengev4](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/u/citizenschallengev4)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2025, 4:40pm UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/i-helped-create-a-some-magic-early-sunday-morning/11432 "2025-06-19T16:40:10Z")
April 23, 2025 - time for another update: This is now starting to feel close to done, fortunately I have the luxury of time, and so will try to forget about it for the next week or so. Then return with fresh eyes. I … --- ## [Does anti-realism mean there is no external world?](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/does-anti-realism-mean-there-is-no-external-world/11283)
**Author:** [@inthedarkness](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/u/inthedarkness)\ **Replies:** 185\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 9:01am UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/does-anti-realism-mean-there-is-no-external-world/11283 "2025-06-17T09:01:14Z")
I’m confused by the top answer to this question because it seems to use science to support anti-realism, but I can’t really make sense of what they mean by that. When I asked I just got quoted a lot of books in philosoph… --- ## [Bluey's Dad, and the Three Little Pigs](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/blueys-dad-and-the-three-little-pigs/11530)
**Author:** [@citizenschallengev4](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/u/citizenschallengev4)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/blueys-dad-and-the-three-little-pigs/11530 "2025-06-06T16:03:40Z")
I set aside my “making magic” story for a month and have started working on it some more. Which has me thinking about story telling. As it happens I’m back back in South Carolina with our grandkids, (my baby B has turn… --- ## [Our dynamic Earth, Blatten Switzerland, case in point](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/our-dynamic-earth-blatten-switzerland-case-in-point/11533)
**Author:** [@citizenschallengev4](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/u/citizenschallengev4)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2025, 1:59am UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/our-dynamic-earth-blatten-switzerland-case-in-point/11533 "2025-05-30T01:59:40Z")
Another interesting moment in Earth’s geology, and lesson in cascading consequences. The flood waters are rising. Depending on the rock to ice mix, the new dam could be unstable. Or perhaps we’re witnessing and new na… --- ## [India to Pakistan: Oops](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/india-to-pakistan-oops/9191)
**Author:** [@mrmhead](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/u/mrmhead)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 5:55am UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/india-to-pakistan-oops/9191 "2025-05-09T05:55:44Z")
India said on Friday it had accidentally fired a missile into Pakistan this week because of a “technical malfunction” during routine maintenance, India says it accidentally fired a missile into Pakistan - CNN Not muc… --- ## [Celebrating individual life](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/celebrating-individual-life/11406)
**Author:** [@citizenschallengev4](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/u/citizenschallengev4)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/celebrating-individual-life/11406 "2025-05-05T14:19:23Z")
We have a new thread, “Purpose of Human Existence” and everything I could think of sharing would be objected to by some, so I’ll do the flip side. Life is about living and nurturing one’s own life and hopefully that of … --- ## [Book recommendations](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/book-recommendations/4083)
**Author:** [@charlieinthebox](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/u/charlieinthebox)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2025, 2:19am UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/book-recommendations/4083 "2025-04-30T02:19:41Z")
Hi all, I’m new and exploring things. Can you recommend some good books for someone who is moving away from conservative Christian faith? There are so many books I don’t know where to start. I have a divinity degree so … --- ## [Revisiting WTC-7](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/revisiting-wtc-7/11446)
**Author:** [@citizenschallengev4](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/u/citizenschallengev4)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/revisiting-wtc-7/11446 "2025-04-29T16:27:06Z")
Earlier today YouTube tossed up a video I couldn’t resist peeking at. I was surprised to find it on the serious side. Although there’s nothing new and all the information is available in the NIST report. The video’s… --- ## [Living without free will](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/living-without-free-will/11368)
**Author:** [@inthedarkness](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/u/inthedarkness)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2025, 2:48pm UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/living-without-free-will/11368 "2025-04-07T14:48:09Z")
Mostly talking about Susan Blackmore and her stance on free will and by extension her concluding that by there being no free will there is no self. The notion I get from her is that things just happen because it’s a… --- ## [Purpose of Human Existence](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/purpose-of-human-existence/11403)
**Author:** [@inthedarkness](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/u/inthedarkness)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2025, 10:55pm UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/purpose-of-human-existence/11403 "2025-03-24T22:55:44Z")
Brought to mind by something said by a dude on Quora: If we do not determine the unambiguous goal of human existence post haste, then a machine superintelligence will. Is it to survive? Then we will be made into Wowbag… --- ## [Interspecies cooperation](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/interspecies-cooperation/11402)
**Author:** [@citizenschallengev4](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/u/citizenschallengev4)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2025, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/interspecies-cooperation/11402 "2025-03-14T15:57:40Z")
Let’s take a walk on the nice side of life. When Worlds Collide: The Beauty of Animal Odd Couples |Animal Adventures Moral of the story? Having a full belly makes a big difference? --- ## [Need help with some ideas (then I’m taking a break)](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/need-help-with-some-ideas-then-i-m-taking-a-break/11388)
**Author:** [@inthedarkness](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/u/inthedarkness)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2025, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/need-help-with-some-ideas-then-i-m-taking-a-break/11388 "2025-03-13T18:17:42Z")
Sorry for the stream of posting but I just wanted to ask for some help with stuff that’s bugging me that I don’t have answers for. I know it’s been a lot but I promise I’ll take a break from all this after: Yeah I… --- ## [Are hormones the main factor for determining sexual orientation?](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/are-hormones-the-main-factor-for-determining-sexual-orientation/11387)
**Author:** [@inthedarkness](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/u/inthedarkness)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2025, 7:02am UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/are-hormones-the-main-factor-for-determining-sexual-orientation/11387 "2025-03-07T07:02:57Z")
First off, it’s not “we don’t know,” it’s “they don’t know.” Just because some sources are uncertain doesn’t mean the answer isn’t out there. Consensus doesn’t determine truth. Look at how many still believe in astrolog… [Previous page](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/c/general-discussion/6.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/c/general-discussion/6.md?page=3)