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From: Charles Fiterman <cef@geodesic.com>
Subject: Re: Survey--what's your philosophy?
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In article <gjabknu00iWR41v1MR@andrew.cmu.edu>, Shira G Feldman <sf36+@andrew.cmu.edu> writes:
> Hi!  I'm doing a class project surveying people's personal
> philosophies/beliefs.  The ultimate goal of this project is to find the
> elusive Meaning Of Life.  If you could take a moment to fill out this
> survey and send it back to me (sf36@andrew.cmu.edu) I would be most
> appreciative!
> 
> Answer as many questions as you want.  These questions are pretty heavy,
> so humorous, as well as serious, responses are welcome.
> 
> 
> 1. What advice would you give someone on how to live their life?
>
Have fun but use a latex condom, assuming you have a place to put it.
Distrust authority totally.
No one says "I wish I had spent more time at the office." on their death bed.
No one regrets impractical decisions, its the practical decisions we morn.

> 2. What is one thing that you have found to be true/untrue about life? 
> ("Common knowledge" or otherwise)
>
The laws of thermodynamics.

> 3. What forces govern the world? (Fate, God, totally random chance, nothing)
>
Physics and the golden rule, "He who has the gold makes the rules."

> 4. What do you think about life in a society (i.e., restriction in
> return for social benefits)?
>
We live in an unofficial theocracy mitigated by organized crime.

> 5. Finally, what is the meaning/purpose/goal of life?
>
42.

> 6. Other thoughts:
>
Always listen to those you disagree with, you know your own opinions.

> Optional:
> ^^^^^^^^
> Name: Charles Fiterman
> Age: 7 + 86/2
> Occupation or Major: Programmer.
> Ethnic/Social Group: Pure Ethnic Mutt
> B-board you found this on: alt.atheism
>  
> Thank you so, so much for your time!  I will post the results of this
> project if people want to see them.
>
>And thank you for providing a springboard for so many laffs and thoughts.
> 
> Shira
> 
> P.S. Sorry for posting to so many different groups.  But I need a lot of
> responses.  Thanks.
>


