just to stimulate

[gtg]

question: if a tree falls in the middle of a forest and there's no no one to hear it; does it make a sound?

 

[kubmech]

Ahh, the search for quantum reallity.

 

[gtg]

ahhh, yes the quantum theory may come into the picture, but again who is the one to ask if a sound was heard. (your input is sooooo appreciated, it gives me a kick in the a--, and any motivation i can get i'll take!!

 

[StanInCalif]

I like to sit at the computer and drink beer too. I also like to drive my tractor and drink beer, however the owners manual specifically warns against this.

 

[kubmech]

Computer or tractor owners manual?

 

[kubmech]

I believe you asked.
The queston to your question is, does the mere fact that you are observing the tree, cause it to make a sound.

 

[ronjhall]

kubmech
One may say don't drink and operate it. But I haven't gotten past the licenses agreement to determine if I'm capable of operating it. /w3tcompact/icons/tongue.gif/w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif
The other does say not to do it. But how would I enjoy my third favorite pastime./w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

 

[JOR_EL]

<font color=blue>question: if a tree falls in the middle of a forest ... etc</font color=blue>

If you think (therefore it is) so!

But does it change anything if it falls just a teensy-bit to one side of "the middle"? (maybe it would only make a sound on one side?) (or a non-sound?) Oh, the ZEN of it all!

When the listener is ready, ...the tree will come.

Larry

 

[gtg]

hi, the situation i'm pondering is if i'm hiking and i come across a fallen tree in the path, i ask myself "did anybody hear it fall?"

 

[Alan L.]

If a fat man farts against the wind, does it stink?

Alan L., TX