Thinking Game: Who Has the Better Thoughts?

In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of intelligence and the importance of evidence and reason in supporting knowledge and progress. It also addresses the rise of superstition and the attack on rational science. The question of what puts one person's thoughts above another's is raised, with a mention of the difficulty in testing thoughts beyond reasonable doubt. The conversation also brings up the idea of a football trainer having brilliant thoughts, using the example of Leonid Yarosh and his impressive chess puzzles.
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What is it that puts one persons thoughts above another's? please do not quote some thoughts from people that have not been tested beyond reasonable doubt.
 
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"Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change" - Stephen Hawking

"Science frees us from superstition and dogma and allows us to base our knowledge on evidence […] Reason and the respect for evidence are the source of our progress, our safeguard against fundamentalists and those who profit for obscuring the truth. We live in dangerous times when superstition is on the rise and rational science is under attack." - Richard Dawkins

So the answer to your question is, from a foundational evidentialist perspective, well, evidence.
 
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What do you mean by "above"? While we're at it, what do you mean by "puts"?
 
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wolram said:
What is it that puts one persons thoughts above another's? please do not quote some thoughts from people that have not been tested beyond reasonable doubt.

Not sure what you mean by that second one. Cannot a football trainer have brilliant thoughts? Leonid Yarosh for instance. He made several absolutely most incredible chess puzzles, known as the "Babson task".

Details: http://www.xs4all.nl/~timkr/chess/babs.html

That's beyond a normal mortal ever could think of.
 
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Related to Thinking Game: Who Has the Better Thoughts?

1. What is the purpose of "Thinking Game: Who Has the Better Thoughts?"

The purpose of this game is to exercise critical thinking skills and encourage players to challenge their own thoughts and beliefs.

2. How do you play "Thinking Game: Who Has the Better Thoughts?"

The game involves two or more players presenting a topic or statement, and then taking turns arguing for or against it. The players must use logical reasoning and evidence to support their arguments.

3. Can "Thinking Game: Who Has the Better Thoughts?" be played alone?

While the game is designed for multiple players, it is possible to play alone by challenging your own thoughts and beliefs and critically evaluating them.

4. Is there a winner in "Thinking Game: Who Has the Better Thoughts?"

The goal of this game is not to win, but rather to engage in thoughtful and respectful discussions. The players can decide on their own criteria for determining a "winner," but the main focus should be on the process of critical thinking.

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