Gavri Fernandez ([info]ga_woo) wrote,
2006-08-02 16:34:00

I used to be cool

I used to be Really Cool. Nothing could faze me.

If a car swerves towards me and nearly hits me while I was with a friend, he'd go "Hooooly Shit! You could have died."
"Yeah"
"What do you mean Yeah? That car missed you by an inch. You could fucking be on the road bleeding right now."
"But I'm not. Duh!"

Or if someone almost drops an anvil on my head.
"Fuck! That guy almost dropped that anvil..."
"But he didn't."
"He almost did!"
"Yet, he didn't. What difference does it make if he almost did or completely didn't? I'm not almost dead, am I?"

That is until I read about the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics.
Now I'm afraid to leave the house.

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[info]davenchit

August 2 2006, 11:33:16 UTC 5 years ago

Heh. Magnificiently paranoid. btw, judging by your near death experiences, I can only conclude that, in your pre-quantam mechanical awareness period, your name must have been Will E. Coyote. Given that, you can answer this question I've had for a long time: what is it between you and the roadrunner?

Have you read this story called "Singularity"? It's about this really smart scientist couple who decide to breed a kid who is a single presence in the multiverse- so she'd have complete freedom of choice. I mean, if every single path we could take is represented in the multiverse, then arguably, we have no choice, yes? The catch in the story, of course, was that bad shit that happens to this singular child, happens to her in *every* universe...

[info]ga_woo

August 2 2006, 13:41:32 UTC 5 years ago

I mean, if every single path we could take is represented in the multiverse, then arguably, we have no choice, yes?

The multiverses aren't infinite. If I can increase the number of my future selves that are happy, then I _am_ making a choice, right?
Not that I'm suggesting that we have free will (or that we don't) but just in the context of the many-worlds interpretation...

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[info]vijucat

August 2 2006, 13:25:46 UTC 5 years ago

non sequitur?

Because in the *other* world, you not only left the house, but died, screaming Really Uncoolly.

AND the colour of your undies didn't match your pants, at all, exposing a further possibility of Real Uncoolness.

O.M.G.

However, since you're my friend, it also turns out in this world that your final LJ post changes the world, solves hunger, and makes India a Superpower. Indian children are made to salute your photo after singing the national anthem at school in 2016.

[info]davenchit

August 2 2006, 13:34:48 UTC 5 years ago

Re: non sequitur?

>Indian children are made to salute your photo

They are made to salute the photo of an uncool guy? You brute!

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[info]poovanna

August 2 2006, 15:21:21 UTC 5 years ago

Heh, Nice post to wake up to. I've been trying to start reading me some QM but just cannot find the time. Seems awfully interesting though. Is there any chance you could dedicate a more elaborate post on what you understood?

[info]ga_woo

August 3 2006, 14:58:58 UTC 5 years ago

See this post? http://ga-woo.livejournal.com/50379.html
That's all I know. Tried to understand quantum physics, tried to understand general and special theories of relativity. Could never get my head around it :(

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[info]rulinian

August 2 2006, 15:56:54 UTC 5 years ago

Ahh. Multiverse theory: why OCD should be glorified.

[info]ga_woo

August 3 2006, 15:05:47 UTC 5 years ago

OCD's already cool. Any psychiatric disorder played by good actors automatically becomes cool :P

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[info]pinak

August 3 2006, 06:23:25 UTC 5 years ago

u still are my friend... maybe a little hotter...but still cool enough.

[info]ga_woo

August 3 2006, 15:07:11 UTC 5 years ago

[info]tmcm

August 21 2006, 21:51:54 UTC 5 years ago

I followed a link from the 'interests' meme to your blog. You're funny. Seriously. I've actually gone back and read some of your earlier entries. I hope you post often.

[info]arwyn

August 21 2006, 22:39:38 UTC 5 years ago

Me too!

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[info]ga_woo

September 1 2006, 11:12:21 UTC 5 years ago

Did you do your part? :P

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[info]chelisa18

August 22 2006, 00:13:15 UTC 5 years ago

I am so disappointed that you had to take down the interest Collage. I had it all ready to go and then pressed the wrong button and it wont let me go back to it.

Do you think there is any chance that you will get it up and running again?

[info]ga_woo

September 1 2006, 10:40:11 UTC 5 years ago

http://treap.net/gavri/lji62.php?pass=1de272126dd2cfab22ec6d152f6c4cfc

Won't work for other LJers. Won't work for more than a day.

[info]notabluemaia

August 22 2006, 01:31:11 UTC 5 years ago

Sorry to intrude on your lj - but I just wanted to thank you for the Interests meme. The pic options were terrific, and it was great fun to choose which ones made the best and most personal composition. One of the coolest memes I've seen.

Thank you very much!

[info]ga_woo

August 24 2006, 18:45:24 UTC 5 years ago

Thank you.
And you're welcome :)

[info]gedrean

August 22 2006, 03:59:27 UTC 5 years ago

Found your interests meme, loved it, and looking at your LJ you are quite the interesting fellow, though rather confusing. The posts you make are... almost amazingly existential, and pretty cool. Though they make my brain hurt, while customers do the same. Tres cool.

[info]ga_woo

September 1 2006, 19:34:12 UTC 5 years ago

Thank you. I try to entertain :P

[info]bandaidsarerad

August 22 2006, 04:51:45 UTC 5 years ago


Bring back the picture meme!! ANY WAY YOU CANNN!!!!!!

[info]ga_woo

September 1 2006, 10:40:55 UTC 5 years ago

http://treap.net/gavri/lji62.php?pass=22d30d6e4cc6203c1a3fda3cb3cebae3

Won't work for other LJers. Won't work for more than a day.

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[info]sui_generis

August 22 2006, 05:51:34 UTC 5 years ago


Thanks for the pics meme. I don't usually do memes, but it was a fun toy.

[info]ga_woo

August 24 2006, 18:44:45 UTC 5 years ago

You're welcome. And thank you :)

[info]walkingscarlet_

August 22 2006, 11:27:14 UTC 5 years ago

Hahaha... finding an LJ where people "attempt" to discuss Quantum mechanics is even better than finding one where experts explain it. I read a novel called "Quarantine" by Greg Egan which did a pretty good job at explaining it while still being an enjoyable read.

I laughed at this more than any other LJ - shows how boring everyone else is - so would like to add as friend.

[info]stargazersilent

August 23 2006, 04:06:02 UTC 5 years ago

I agree. I also "friended" you as the people above... Guess I'm jumping on the bandwagon.

Thoughtful blogs in a world where My Space exists are hard(er) to find.

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[info]catwench

August 22 2006, 15:05:58 UTC 5 years ago

OT

I'm sorry for bothering you at your personal journal. I've only just seen the "interest Collage" on some friends' entries and would love to do it. I know you had to take it down, but is there any way?

I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.

[info]ga_woo

August 22 2006, 15:09:45 UTC 5 years ago

Re: OT

Tell me if this works: http://treap.net/gavri/lji62.html

If it does not work, I'll send you a link later. But please tell me if it works or not.

[info]catwench

August 22 2006, 15:16:45 UTC 5 years ago

Re: OT

It looks like it's going to work but then no images appear. It just says Loading.... but at the bottom of my browser it says Done. Does that help you?

[info]ga_woo

August 22 2006, 15:20:48 UTC 5 years ago

Re: OT

I'm at work right now and can't access the page. It's blocked. I'll send you a link later.

[info]catwench

August 22 2006, 15:22:15 UTC 5 years ago

Re: OT

Thank you very, very much! :]

[info]mordread4u

August 23 2006, 01:50:19 UTC 5 years ago

On the interest collage ...

exactly how much bandwidth and space was it taking up? I may be able to help

[info]ga_woo

August 24 2006, 18:43:01 UTC 5 years ago

Re: On the interest collage ...

It wasn't a problem with bandwidth for me. Yahoo's servers were getting hit pretty badly.

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[info]catwench

August 24 2006, 18:13:37 UTC 5 years ago

Re: OT

Just a reminder for the link please? *grin* Thank you!

[info]ga_woo

August 24 2006, 18:16:54 UTC 5 years ago

Re: OT

I have to make a few changes to the code. A hashed password based on userid, date and a secret word (it's a one way thing, not reversible) to ensure that only those I want to use the collage can use it. Will do it over the weekend and send you a link.

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[info]electricmenorah

August 27 2006, 22:39:59 UTC 5 years ago

Collage

Aww, I wanted to make a collage but you or someone took it down :( How can it be done?

[info]ga_woo

September 1 2006, 10:43:51 UTC 5 years ago

Re: Collage

http://treap.net/gavri/lji62.php?pass=634a58b7b8ac78cea79863038c9befd0

Won't work for other LJ usernames. Won't work for more than a day for you either. Sorry that I have to do it this way. Don't want it spreading again.

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[info]embers_log

August 28 2006, 23:27:01 UTC 5 years ago

also: thank you for interests collage

I was lucky enough to get to do your interests collage before it came down and I loved it, so I wanted to thank you...
it is too bad yahoo couldn't handle it (although I now know that I can use their images as a resource when I want to make an icon!).

[info]ga_woo

September 1 2006, 10:44:17 UTC 5 years ago

Re: also: thank you for interests collage

You're welcome :) And thank you.

[info]wishness

September 1 2006, 18:05:17 UTC 5 years ago

thanks for adding me back. you make me laugh... oh wait, i mean you make me lol. post more funnies, dammit! (i can spell dammit with two m's and run it all together into one word because i live in texas) :-)

[info]ga_woo

September 4 2006, 09:54:16 UTC 5 years ago

you make me laugh

Thank you :)

And now I'm under pressure to post funnies. And I know that now I'm going to try too hard and make really contrived unfunny posts ::sigh::

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[info]electricmenorah

September 1 2006, 18:42:13 UTC 5 years ago

Interesting Ideas

I just made my collage and wanted to thank you again. I made one once just using my name and came up with a porn star...

I was reading your post(hope you don't mind) and I like the way you write and think. It's very interesting. Your LJ is refreshing compared to others which are just about drama and such in everyday life. I'm guilty of it for sure but I also include fun things.

[info]ga_woo

September 4 2006, 09:52:01 UTC 5 years ago

Re: Interesting Ideas

I was reading your post(hope you don't mind)

Of course, I don't mind.

Your LJ is refreshing compared to others which are just about drama and such in everyday life.

Thank you :)

I'm guilty of it for sure but I also include fun things.

I've added you. Hope you don't mind. Will remove if it's a problem.

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[info]vijucat

September 4 2006, 02:54:55 UTC 5 years ago

oye, send me some contact info...
My email id is vijay dot v at (google's mail service) . com

[info]ga_woo

September 4 2006, 09:37:28 UTC 5 years ago

Sending it over mail. But also, it's here (visible to lj-friends only) http://ga-woo.livejournal.com/profile

(This info for anybody else who wants to mail/IM me :D )

[info]angryteabag

September 5 2006, 14:08:46 UTC 5 years ago

Heya, just wanted to say I love you Interests collage and it would be cool if I could get to know your work better, please friend me :D
Jeni
xxxxx

[info]ga_woo

September 5 2006, 14:12:13 UTC 5 years ago

Heya, just wanted to say I love you Interests collage

Thank you.

and it would be cool if I could get to know your work better,

That was the only lj meme I've done :D

please friend me :D

Friended :)

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[info]jacqui

September 6 2006, 07:35:45 UTC 5 years ago

Ooops nope.

Hey, you are a super interesting and cool person. I like your pickup line too. Yep, I'm digging you. Plus you're smart, but this is coming from a forty-four year old cat lady.

Hugs,
Wacqui
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