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Is the a priori probability that you would be born essentially zero?

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Is the probability that we even exist almost infinitely small, and if so, what are the implications of this?

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Why aren't cars designed so that they can't be hacked remotely, even in theory?

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What is a good book or books to read to get an introduction into the science of consciousness

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What are some good books to read to get an introduction into the science of consciousness?

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If something is infinitely improbable is that the same as saying it is impossible? If not, why not? If so, would that, e.g. disprove the infinite multiverse theory, because our universe would be infinitely improbable i.e., impossible?

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Imagine that we have advanced warning of a few days that an asteroid the size of, say, Yankee Stadium, is headed directly for Earth. Are we all going to die, or do we have feasible options for avoiding or significantly lessening catastrophe? What if we had a longer lead time?

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Is a self-sufficient lunar colony possible?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Is the a priori probability that you would be born essentially zero?	1
Is the probability that we even exist almost infinitely small, and if so, what are the implications of this?	1
Why aren't cars designed so that they can't be hacked remotely, even in theory?	1
What is a good book or books to read to get an introduction into the science of consciousness	1
What are some good books to read to get an introduction into the science of consciousness?	1
If something is infinitely improbable is that the same as saying it is impossible? If not, why not? If so, would that, e.g. disprove the infinite multiverse theory, because our universe would be infinitely improbable i.e., impossible?	1
Imagine that we have advanced warning of a few days that an asteroid the size of, say, Yankee Stadium, is headed directly for Earth. Are we all going to die, or do we have feasible options for avoiding or significantly lessening catastrophe? What if we had a longer lead time?	1
Is a self-sufficient lunar colony possible?	1