tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24761391.post4529066135981681810..comments2023-10-26T22:06:11.166+11:00Comments on Metamagician3000: Some thoughts on previous postRussell Blackfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12431324430596809958noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24761391.post-71925518273644359742009-10-16T08:16:49.802+11:002009-10-16T08:16:49.802+11:00I think you have to give Hitchen's huge credit...I think you have to give Hitchen's huge credit for being able to reel off extremely cogent and complete references - often quoting at length - and seemingly without any prior preparation - it is not just style, he often stuns his opponents by crushing them in substance or relevant citations for which they are too floored to retort. <br /><br />For instance in Sydney, recently, he recited the entire Pythons Australian philosopher song and correctly cited "University of Woolloomooloo" ... as their alma matter ... no small feat. <br /><br />What you need Russell is to be written into the song:<br /><br /><i>Russell Blackford, was ready to pour<br />but the priest said he knocked on the wrong door.</i><br /><br />ok ... ok ... that needs workJanet's Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13263826021262254213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24761391.post-83814461203822350172009-10-16T06:44:57.365+11:002009-10-16T06:44:57.365+11:00Steve, not on facebook. Some members of my family ...Steve, not on facebook. Some members of my family with whom I'd rather not engage are on facebook so I figure it best not to be. :)Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12256953909644408214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24761391.post-80100833374326635582009-10-16T06:07:50.973+11:002009-10-16T06:07:50.973+11:00Hmm, a trial, eh?
Maybe we should do something li...Hmm, a trial, eh?<br /><br />Maybe we should do something like this. Imagine instead of a debate over the existence of God, we have a trial, complete with judge, jury, plaintiff and defendant. We could collect all the evidence on both sides over days or weeks or however long it takes, present both sides of the case, cross-examine, and then reach a judgment.<br /><br />Could do it over the internet, rather than taking up everyone's time in a court. Of course, it would just be for show, but it would sure beat a measly 2 hour debate.Wonderisthttp://www.youtube.com/user/wonderistnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24761391.post-47686907737382231232009-10-16T03:17:12.035+11:002009-10-16T03:17:12.035+11:00I really hope you don't become the PZ of the S...I really hope you don't become the PZ of the South. There is barely enough room for one PZ in the whole globe.<br /><br />Brian.. not on facebook yet?Steve Zarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16867968082532563442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24761391.post-58393845405545855222009-10-16T02:32:01.160+11:002009-10-16T02:32:01.160+11:00Hitchens sounds like Richard Burton.Hitchens sounds like Richard Burton.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24761391.post-29055316486724301062009-10-15T22:20:59.860+11:002009-10-15T22:20:59.860+11:00Sorry Russell. I wouldn't know Nisbett from a ...Sorry Russell. I wouldn't know Nisbett from a roo in a mob of 100's. I'm only familiar with the name due to the <i>framing</i> stuff on Pharyngula.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12256953909644408214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24761391.post-81791649812123041852009-10-15T21:57:37.980+11:002009-10-15T21:57:37.980+11:00Dude, haven't you seen Nisbet's hair? He&#...Dude, haven't you seen Nisbet's hair? He's famous for it.Russell Blackfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12431324430596809958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24761391.post-55573608756671182762009-10-15T20:00:18.616+11:002009-10-15T20:00:18.616+11:00Facebook? You hipster you.
Matt Nisbett, isn'...Facebook? You hipster you. <br /><br />Matt Nisbett, isn't he a framer or fatheist? How does hair tie in with that?Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12256953909644408214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24761391.post-11764993409140346022009-10-15T19:19:23.740+11:002009-10-15T19:19:23.740+11:00Meanwhile, in the discussion over on Facebook it&#...Meanwhile, in the discussion over on Facebook it's become clear that my hair is the popular element of the video.<br /><br />At this rate I could become the Matt Nisbet of the south, as opposed to the PZ Myers of the south.Russell Blackfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12431324430596809958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24761391.post-11935306530378784692009-10-15T19:06:45.933+11:002009-10-15T19:06:45.933+11:00I think Debates that the likes of Dwayn Gish or La...I think Debates that the likes of Dwayn Gish or Lane Craig engage in are just style over substance. Neither guy is interested in presenting truth or cogent arguments but appealing to the prejudices and ignorance of the audience. <br /><br /> Hitch too is style over substance. Though I'd give him points for honesty. But I wouldn't put it past him to twist the truth to score points. <br /><br /> Do you want to be the rhetoric king debater? I reckon it takes a certain personality type. Then again you did say you were a lawyer...:PBrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12256953909644408214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24761391.post-24573602386273569162009-10-15T17:22:32.394+11:002009-10-15T17:22:32.394+11:00You're a braver (wo)man than me. I would rath...You're a braver (wo)man than me. I would rather die than watch myself on video. Photos are bad enough!<br /><br />But I was at the debate, and I think your assessment of yourself is fair. You probably could have arranged your material and presented yourself in a more deliberately persuasive manner, while still seeming relaxed and chatty as per the order of the day. As someone who had previously encountered you on the net, it was very interesting to see you in real life as compared to a few pixels and some paragraphs of text.Parrhesianoreply@blogger.com