View Poll Results: Are You Superstitious ?

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  1. 07-18-2012, 12:32 AM #31
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    I believe superstition is quantum theory at work. "the observer affects the observed reality."
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    The white gleam of swords, not the black ink of books, clears doubts and uncertainties and bleak outlooks.
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  2. 07-18-2012, 12:33 AM #32
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    Quote Originally Posted by onimaru55 View Post
    Well, no, there were plenty of deities before the church existed.
    Agreed. It's their demand for recognition as a formal authority that causes problems. That's for a whole other topic, though.
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  3. 07-18-2012, 12:39 AM #33
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    Quote Originally Posted by onimaru55 View Post
    I believe superstition is quantum theory at work. "the observer affects the observed reality."
    Yes. In psych it is referred to as the Hawthorne effect.
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  4. 07-18-2012, 12:41 AM #34
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    Although, if I were to operationally define superstitious behaviour, I would do so as "non-contingent behavioural reinforcement."
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  5. 07-18-2012, 02:35 AM #35
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    Quote Originally Posted by mapleleafalumnus View Post
    Although, if I were to operationally define superstitious behaviour, I would do so as "non-contingent behavioural reinforcement."
    Puttin' on the foil! LOL
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  6. 07-18-2012, 02:37 AM #36
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    Did you finally read my sig tag?
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  7. 07-18-2012, 03:41 AM #37
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    Which part?

    AND having fun with SLAP SHOT quotes.
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  8. 07-18-2012, 03:56 AM #38
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    The one below my name.
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  9. 07-18-2012, 04:10 AM #39
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    Bloody 'ELL!!

    Totally missed that one.

    VERY NICE!
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  10. 07-18-2012, 04:39 AM #40
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    you might want to check the status of your "precious bodily fluids" there, Wullie!
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