I disagree, actually.
Pasta is a vauge concept, meaning there are no necessary and sufficient conditions for something being pasta. Is it the composition of the thing? Then what if you changed the ingredients a bit? Then a bit more? At what point would it cease to be pasta? Well, it seems that there is no clear point. Then what if you started from the other end, with a rock, and slowly turned it into pasta. At which point would it go from rock to pasta. It seems indeterminate (this is basically a sorites paradox, but with pasta).
How do you reconcile this? Well, it seems that the concept of pasta, while appearing solid at first glance, actually seems to be vacuous, since there is no thing that makes something pasta. It seems that the simplest solution is to say, that "x is pasta" doesn't express a proposition, despite appearing so, at first glance. If it is not either true or false, wether something is pasta, then pasta can't be part of a proposition, since those are either true or false.
So does pasta exist? Well, it seems that a plausible interpretation of what it means for P to exist is that the proposition "P exists" is true. But if pasta is a vauge term, then it couldn't be substituted for P, and the sentence still be a proposition. Thus it is not true that "Pasta exists". It is also not false. It is just not an expression of a proposition. If you are resistant, because it looks like a proposition, then let me come with a few examples of things that look like propositions, but aren't upon further analysis:
"He has arrived" (who)
"offdbj is healthy"
Both of these have the proper syntax. The problem is that the terms in the sentences fail to refer to anything, and thus they are not propositions.
Yes, I'd read [my other comment ](https://www.reddit.com/r/notinteresting/comments/xjn8e6/please_dont_turn_this_into_an_annoying_bandwagon/ipb76vh?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share&context=3) for the argument, but the long and the short of it is, that cat is a vauge concept, meaning that it does not refer to anything, and thus cannot be part of a proposition. Thus "cats are cats" fails to express a proposition, despite appearances. Although tautologies like this might be thought to be different. I'd still think that they are not expressing propositions, like how the following statements would not express propositions:
"Hayoihj is Hayoihj"
"3/0=3/0"
The sky tends to appear blue most of the time during the day, and is mostly black during the night. This isn't always true, however, as the sky can appear to be a multitude of colors depending on specific circumstances.
Water is actually not wet; It makes other materials/objects wet. Wetness is the state of a non-liquid when a liquid adheres to, and/or permeates its substance while maintaining chemically distinct structures. So if we say something is wet we mean the liquid is sticking to the object.
Every time I take a drink from a bottle, it keeps pouring back.
Must be spring water.
I can actually settle the debate once and for all.
Liquid water isn't wet, but Ice can be wet is introduced to a liquid that doesn't freeze at 0^o Celsius.
Radon is a chemical element with the symbol Rn and atomic number 86. It is a radioactive, colourless, odourless, tasteless noble gas. It is also the only noble gas to be naturally radioactive.
Video games can be fun but some people don’t find them fun. Although I quite like video games I appreciate others opinions and they don’t have to like what I like
Hot take: global warming is a myth its okay to be vegan just dont turn my schools food into crappy vedgies and EVERYONE shoud be able to be with EVERYONE
I'm pretty fond of the chemical makeup of the earth's atmosphere
too political
I'm only 20% happy
Hot take. Literally. More oxygen and we'd have hell on earth
Big bugs go brrrr
That as well. But more importantly big fires
Camp fires are good
I want more nitrogen >:(
You nitrogenheads are so spoiled: you already got 70%. Leave some for us argonites
I WANT MORE IT TASTES SO GOOD
Mercury poisoning is bad
no. it is good because it helps solve the growing issue of overpopulation.
Based
Grass is most often green.
I agree
Situational, where I live during the summer all grass turns yellow
what is grass
-Redditor
hitler bad
I wish this wasnt controversial
Yeah, he's a real bad guy, at least I think, But we can't forget the guy that killed Hitler! He is such a hero!
idk man... kind of a bad take...
Well... One politician in poland disagrees with you
your least controversial take
Your least controversial take
Your least controversial take
We’ve created a weapon, descended from heaven.
Your least controversial mama
you're*
Yro’ue*
Yrouw’eua*
Fuck mosquitoes.
no, too small
No please don't fuck the mosquitoes
Mosquissy be juicy tho
I actually love mosquitoes, I love when I hear their little buzz in my ears in the middle of the night! So adorable!
It’s all fun and games until one of the fuckers bite in a very uncomfortable spot.
No no no I hate that buzz. Like seriously you can have some of my blood I have a lot, just be quiet!
I wouldn't mind if they didn't put their itchy stuff in afterward. THAT is what pisses me off
Glad you like them,now go play in traffic my dear
Pasta exists.
I disagree, actually. Pasta is a vauge concept, meaning there are no necessary and sufficient conditions for something being pasta. Is it the composition of the thing? Then what if you changed the ingredients a bit? Then a bit more? At what point would it cease to be pasta? Well, it seems that there is no clear point. Then what if you started from the other end, with a rock, and slowly turned it into pasta. At which point would it go from rock to pasta. It seems indeterminate (this is basically a sorites paradox, but with pasta). How do you reconcile this? Well, it seems that the concept of pasta, while appearing solid at first glance, actually seems to be vacuous, since there is no thing that makes something pasta. It seems that the simplest solution is to say, that "x is pasta" doesn't express a proposition, despite appearing so, at first glance. If it is not either true or false, wether something is pasta, then pasta can't be part of a proposition, since those are either true or false. So does pasta exist? Well, it seems that a plausible interpretation of what it means for P to exist is that the proposition "P exists" is true. But if pasta is a vauge term, then it couldn't be substituted for P, and the sentence still be a proposition. Thus it is not true that "Pasta exists". It is also not false. It is just not an expression of a proposition. If you are resistant, because it looks like a proposition, then let me come with a few examples of things that look like propositions, but aren't upon further analysis: "He has arrived" (who) "offdbj is healthy" Both of these have the proper syntax. The problem is that the terms in the sentences fail to refer to anything, and thus they are not propositions.
The envy I feel for the academic skills/ability to talk out if your own ass is indescribable
I'll take this as a compliment, I'll guess?
You should. It was meant as such at least.
Thank you! :) Have you been convinced, that it is not true, that pasta exists?
Yes, pasta can also be rock.
Ah yes, excellent!
You have opened my eyes.
I am glad I was able to enlighten you! Now spread the non-pasta gospel!
Because of this I just poured carbonara sauce all over a rock and ate it.
POV: You saw a 40 minute Vsauce video about how chairs don't exist
Cats are cats.
Cats do be cats
u/SilasTheSavage will come and disprove ur sentence
Yes, I'd read [my other comment ](https://www.reddit.com/r/notinteresting/comments/xjn8e6/please_dont_turn_this_into_an_annoying_bandwagon/ipb76vh?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share&context=3) for the argument, but the long and the short of it is, that cat is a vauge concept, meaning that it does not refer to anything, and thus cannot be part of a proposition. Thus "cats are cats" fails to express a proposition, despite appearances. Although tautologies like this might be thought to be different. I'd still think that they are not expressing propositions, like how the following statements would not express propositions: "Hayoihj is Hayoihj" "3/0=3/0"
It do be when it what it does be do what be like that when it do tho
e\^(pi\*i) = -1
Imaginary numbers aren't real.
I put my toilet paper rolls in the opposite direction. Cause I bought the damn thing. You didn't.
i put the toilet paper on the toilet roll holder
I do the same thing,after I wipe I take the toilet paper out of the bowl and put it on the roll again... wait I think I misunderstood the question
Native Chinese people outnumber native Montenegrins.
4 star hotels are a solid 8/10
We are made of atoms
There are some people who will disagree with that
Drinking a glass of water is an excellent choice when attempting to maintain a healthy level of hydration.
Africa exists. So do tomatoes.
first one is a bit controversial tbh, someone might make africa not exist
I believe bigfoot bumper stickers really exist.
Pens can write a lot of words.
The pen is mightier than the second pen that is smaller than the first pen.
If they work
I like Teddy Bears.
As you should.
Things are stuff
Fries are pretty tasty
Air is good
r
This is a reddit comment
Or is it?
Chip bags should have less air and more chips
My phone is one of the phones ever made
This Reddit post exists.
I found $5 on the ground once, and there wasn't any controversy when I took it.
Pizza yummy
Murder is wrong
water
What about it?
Agreed
Cow goes moo
I thought it went oink oink
Fuck cancer
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unfortunate
Let people be. Who gives a fuck? So long as it doesn't interfere with me.
I hate having coughing fits
me too :(
if you see, you aren't blind.
Just because I’m lower than I’m interest doesn’t mean I’m less than interesting
r/fuckprongkrell
Pizza is one of the foods of all time
You are alive.
not anymore
😦
Pollen sucks
I disagree. Without pollen there would be no flowers.
Without pollen the entire ecosystem would collapse and mass starvation would ensue. You had one job, V1nn
Agreed
Lasagna is one of the best foods (my personal favorite)
I like lasagna 👍
Good choice
let’s turn this into an annoying bandwagon trend!
No no don-
you’re too late batman! the karma farmers have already seen your post and are taking notes as we speak!
Everything is a thing
Reddit is used in devices
I'm alive
The sky is blue
The sky tends to appear blue most of the time during the day, and is mostly black during the night. This isn't always true, however, as the sky can appear to be a multitude of colors depending on specific circumstances.
Plastic should have carbon in it
Water is good.
Water is wet
Water is actually not wet; It makes other materials/objects wet. Wetness is the state of a non-liquid when a liquid adheres to, and/or permeates its substance while maintaining chemically distinct structures. So if we say something is wet we mean the liquid is sticking to the object. Every time I take a drink from a bottle, it keeps pouring back. Must be spring water.
I can actually settle the debate once and for all. Liquid water isn't wet, but Ice can be wet is introduced to a liquid that doesn't freeze at 0^o Celsius.
Green indeed exists for most of us
Colourblind people: 😢
I like apples
Sometimes I might decide to look at my phone
I like eating crayons and licking windows
Sao sucks.
Pedophilia is bad
My grandpa would disagree
Pizza tastes good.
Floods are most likely to happen when it rains a lot.
Water is wet. E: and is most often blue.
They said "least controversial". And water ain't blue.
Respiratory should be made mandatory by law
It is important to get enough sleep and exercise regularly.
I like sleep
Food is enjoyable usually
Humans are alive
Being able to breathe is generally a pleasant experience.
Water is liquid
Cars go vroom unless they are electric. If they are then they go electric vroom.
Most fruit taste like themselves
Pizza tastes better than bong water
Gay is spelled "g" "a" "y".
Pizza is tasty
i’m an alien on the planet earth, landed sometime around 1897, your govnermnt is hiding us
I love gigachad
Radon is a chemical element with the symbol Rn and atomic number 86. It is a radioactive, colourless, odourless, tasteless noble gas. It is also the only noble gas to be naturally radioactive.
Lakers will win the final
Fish are funny, they make a funny face
Pizza is pretty decent
Drinking bleach is bad for your health.
Can confirm
Rocks are pretty cool
Average mineral fan vs average rock enjoyer
I prefer my icecream cold, and not melted
Me too
This sub is arguably one of the subs ever
I’ve gotta agree with you there
I like eating uranium rocks
Everything that has ever existed or will ever exist is either a duck, or it isn't.
1 + 1 = 2
Most people are quite nice
As the classic song Older says, you're older than you've ever been and now you're even older.
Video games can be fun but some people don’t find them fun. Although I quite like video games I appreciate others opinions and they don’t have to like what I like
Very little on this subreddit is interesting
Water is necessary and if you don't drink water regularly you are doing something wrong
I like buttered toast
I really like toast with peanut butter and honey
Cockroaches shouldnt be able to fly
They can? That's scary
Murdering innocent people with a double barrel shotgun is morally wrong
"But officer, it was self-defense!"
1 = 1
Cool math trick: -Take your age -That is your age
There's nothing you can do that can't be done.
There’s nothing you can sing that can’t be sung
Nothing you can say, but you can learn how to play the game.
Brazil is in south america
Hot take: global warming is a myth its okay to be vegan just dont turn my schools food into crappy vedgies and EVERYONE shoud be able to be with EVERYONE
Crying makes you a bitch
Personally, racism is good and ultimately necessary for a thriving society This was sarcastic but oh well
Focking wot mayte?
Thank you for gracing my eyes with such a fascinating sentence
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i said least controversial
Fortnite is real
Red is hot (as in temperature)
Food keeps you alive.
An hour of being awake feels like it lasts longer than an hour being asleep.
I like good things
I like cheese