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If the universe contained only one object, could that object move?

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If the universe contained only one object, could that object move?
« Reply #40 on: 05/02/2009 19:02:05 »
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(Just as a 'by side'!
We seems to have a 'karma' residing at our 'controls'?)
seems [:)] those pesky s's keep getting in the way of your perfect english [:)]

It would be: we seem to; but it would also be; it seems that; I can see how that can be confusing. But don't worry about it. It make no differences. [:)]

Yes; I noticed we are now getting karma. I looked around and the karma number seems to be related to the posts per day. And the avatar seems to be related to the total number of posts.

Edit: Okay; karma is a peer rating; the little buttons under karma are for voting. I thought it was an avatar at first.
« Last Edit: 06/02/2009 00:00:52 by Vern »
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If the universe contained only one object, could that object move?
« Reply #41 on: 05/02/2009 23:35:53 »
And now they're gone again?
Karma?

Illusions all of it:)
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If the universe contained only one object, could that object move?
« Reply #42 on: 05/02/2009 23:42:51 »
When did this karma business pop out of the blue?
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If the universe contained only one object, could that object move?
« Reply #43 on: 05/02/2009 23:48:18 »
Quote from: Chemistry4me on 05/02/2009 23:42:51
When did this karma business pop out of the blue?
First I saw of it was today; you're doing well; seems folks like your posts [:)]
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If the universe contained only one object, could that object move?
« Reply #44 on: 05/02/2009 23:51:20 »
It seems that you can only exercise your karma prowess once every hour (on one person that is)!
« Last Edit: 05/02/2009 23:54:07 by Chemistry4me »
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If the universe contained only one object, could that object move?
« Reply #45 on: 05/02/2009 23:52:47 »
Hmmm...it appears that my hour has worn off because I have just executed my karma prowess. But now I'll have to wait another hour (before I can rate your posts Vern)!
« Last Edit: 05/02/2009 23:54:44 by Chemistry4me »
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If the universe contained only one object, could that object move?
« Reply #46 on: 05/02/2009 23:57:12 »
Quote from: Chemistry4me on 05/02/2009 23:52:47
Hmmm...it appears that my hour has worn off because I have just executed my karma prowess. But now I'll have to wait another hour (before I can rate your posts Vern)!
I too exercised mine twice within the last five minutes; I think it has to do with the post. Only one hit per post; but it is good; I find some very rewarding posts occasionally and it is good to be able to reward them.
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If the universe contained only one object, could that object move?
« Reply #47 on: 06/02/2009 00:00:26 »
I don't know why they decided to put this karma business in, copying from other forums perhaps? But at least they could have picked a better word than karma I think!
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If the universe contained only one object, could that object move?
« Reply #48 on: 06/02/2009 00:04:16 »
Karma is probably built into the board software and they simply activated it. I used to host a few message boards using software I downloaded from the internet and all of them contained a karma button that could be activated by the administrator.
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If the universe contained only one object, could that object move?
« Reply #49 on: 06/02/2009 00:07:50 »
Okay.
Anyway, I'd better let you get back on track (after this minor sidetrack). [:)]

Hmmm...I see the thread title is: If the universe contained only one object, could that object move?
I don't know, would it?
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If the universe contained only one object, could that object move?
« Reply #50 on: 06/02/2009 00:09:47 »
I couldn't be bothered reading through all of the technical data, sorry [:I]
Would it move? Yes or no? Or is it yet to be proven?
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If the universe contained only one object, could that object move?
« Reply #51 on: 06/02/2009 02:18:40 »
There would be nothing to prevent it moving; but absent something to show it relevant to something else, there would be no way to measure the movement. I don't know what the point might be.
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Re: If the universe contained only one object, could that object move?
« Reply #52 on: 30/09/2022 18:35:34 »
I think that if there was only one object in an infinitely large universe of nothingness, it would cause something akin to the big bang. This is assuming that the infinitely large universe of nothingness is a void. If it is not a void, I think there would have to be gravity and/or an atmosphere.
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Re: If the universe contained only one object, could that object move?
« Reply #53 on: 01/10/2022 01:44:43 »
Quote from: SenseWise on 30/09/2022 18:35:34
I think that if there was only one object in an infinitely large universe of nothingness, it would cause something akin to the big bang.

Why do you think that?
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Re: If the universe contained only one object, could that object move?
« Reply #54 on: 01/10/2022 08:40:05 »
Apropos the question: it is meaningless!

Movement means displacement in space. Displacement from what, if there is no other object?
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Re: If the universe contained only one object, could that object move?
« Reply #55 on: 01/10/2022 17:21:05 »
"If the universe contained only one object, could that object move?"
It would depend on what the scriptwriter said.
Can we put this thread back in its coffin now?
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Re: If the universe contained only one object, could that object move?
« Reply #56 on: 05/10/2022 18:38:32 »
If Space is considered a Medium in itself, then Yes it would Move.

All Objects move thru Time.

So probably there aren't any Stationary Objects in the Space-Time Continuum.

I get that to measure Speed or Velocity, other factors other objects are Necessary.

But a Constant increase in the Rate of Acceleration in any direction should kinda produce a Artificial Gravitational Effect, Right?

P.S. - Perhaps Threads older than 5 years should be Locked Up.
(just a suggestion)
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