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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 hours ago

No, because all these unrealistic thought experiments don't capture the full nuance of our uncertain reality. He's stuck in a hell that I wouldn't wish on anyone

[–] kadup 18 points 13 hours ago

Ha, this one is easy!

To hit the hotel, he first needs to travel 1/2 of the distance. But before that, he needs to travel 1/2 of the 1/2 of the distance. There's infinitely many halves, meaning he never reaches his destination!

Checkmate, motion!

[–] [email protected] 7 points 12 hours ago

one must imagine sissy

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 hours ago

Ah yes, the classic Grand Ship of Sissyphus Problem.

This has stumped philosophers since the dawn of the cretaceous.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 13 hours ago

Well, I certainly don’t want Sisyphus’ boulder to be left out in the cold. Better destroy the ship, then.