If someone is referred to as "one of a kind", they're being referred to as unique. In otherwords, they're incomparable, there is no group, or kind, that they can be compared to. "One of a kind" literally means a member of a group. The phrase would be closer to correct if it were "a kind of one".
I see your point but no similar items are needed for a kind.
Isn't it strange that you stay the same person even though the cells in your body constantly die and are replaced? Similar to the philosophical question of the ship that gets all planks replaced over the years and the old planks are used to build another ship. Is the old ship a new ship or still the same ship?
I believe the enamel in your teeth does not get replaced during your lifetime.Isn't it strange that you stay the same person even though the cells in your body constantly die and are replaced? Similar to the philosophical question of the ship that gets all planks replaced over the years and the old planks are used to build another ship. Is the old ship a new ship or still the same ship?
I believe the enamel in your teeth does not get replaced during your lifetime.
If multiverse theory is true, and that there are an infinite number of universes with an infinite number of possibilities, does that mean that there is a universe out there where multiverse theory isn't true?
If a universe is infinite, or there are multiple universes, all possibilities are an actuality. So assuming that, there must be an actuality wherein the universe isn't infinite.
If multiverse theory is true, and that there are an infinite number of universes with an infinite number of possibilities, does that mean that there is a universe out there where multiverse theory isn't true?
I had the same thought a few pages back but you've worded it much better than me and said what I was trying to say.
Not necessarily... I think I said this already, but an infinite number of universes doesn't necessarily equate to 'an infinite number of possibilities'... there are an infinite number of numbers, but that doesn't mean to say that there needs to be a number 84%hu£7(36.p4 somewhere. It's possible that there's an infinite number of universes but that they are essentially all exactly the same.If multiverse theory is true, and that there are an infinite number of universes with an infinite number of possibilities, does that mean that there is a universe out there where multiverse theory isn't true?
What would happen in a universe where there was an answer to every single question?
The phrase goes back to around the 15th Century and I'd guess that the origin is Norse. A "kind" (or a kin, kith) is a group of familial objects (kids*) that include the source article. When all other members of the kind are excluded (or don't exist) then the source article is one of that kind.
I see your point but no similar items are needed for a kind.
* Now most often used to describe children, brothers or men.
I think there may well be an answer for every single question but it's a matter of discovering it. Is that what you mean, if we instantly had the answers to any questions?
What would happen in a universe where there was an answer to every single question? Would we reach an information singularity and transcend into another plane of existence? We could know everything about our origins and our future. What is the next step in human evolution? This way. How far can we evolve? This far. Is it possible to go further? 💡
...what?
You mean a universe in which the moment someone conceives of a question the answer is presented to them by... something? The notion of a near infinite number of universes does not mean anything that can be dreamed up exists. There is no universe where donuts fall from the sky and everyone has a lizard tongue. It's an infinite number of variation on the processes by which matter and energy interact - most of which will be inherently unstable and collapse on themselves.
*gives up search for alternate universe doorway*There is no universe where donuts fall from the sky
In this scenario, if someone asked a question, they will instantly know the answer.
There is no universe where donuts fall from the sky
*gives up search for alternate universe doorway*
Just a thought, why British people always says their Health Services are the worst in the world? I thought its actually well maintained?
I don't know many who say that. It certainly isn't the best in the world but considering it's free it isn't too bad.
As @W3HS says, that's not the way most people in the UK consider the NHS at all - in fact the vast majority are hugely in favour of it. As @Danoff says though, yes, it isn't free - working people pay National Insurance to the tune of about £100-150 a month... and yes, it is not perfect. But while it is not 'free' per se, it does at least succeed in providing free at the point of use comprehensive healthcare for everyone - and the UK also has private healthcare providers to cover those for whom the NHS doesn't provide what they need/want. Hence, the NHS is massively popular in the UK.Just a thought, why British people always says their Health Services are the worst in the world? I thought its actually well maintained?
Problem is that I found the complaints even on some headlines, citing the long queues, late emergency response, etc.As @W3HS says, that's not the way most people in the UK consider the NHS at all - in fact the vast majority are hugely in favour of it. As @Danoff says though, yes, it isn't free - working people pay National Insurance to the tune of about £100-150 a month... and yes, it is not perfect. But while it is not 'free' per se, it does at least succeed in providing free at the point of use comprehensive healthcare for everyone - and the UK also has private healthcare providers to cover those for whom the NHS doesn't provide what they need/want. Hence, the NHS is massively popular in the UK.
Why does October turn into December?