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audio; un: hgottlieb {dated post-palace attack + finn/sans post}
[As much as Hermann would prefer to type this all down into a text format, some things are better said than written.
The voice of a soft-spoken man with a posh British accent comes online. Although there is a bit of grit to his voice, almost as if he were yelling at the top of his lungs for the past decade.
He clears his throat.]
Pardon the intrusion. I know many of you are…preoccupied at the moment. This will only take a couple of moments of your time. I’ll do my best to be as brief as possible.
My name is Dr. Hermann Gottlieb. I’m an engineer and physicist with the Pan Pacific Defense Corps. While I don’t have an immediate solution to our…current predicament. [A pause. While others can’t see it, he is clenching a fist to keep his nerves in one place.] My hope is that we take this opportunity to take pause and inventory of our current and unique team.
[Another pause for him to take a breath. Almost there, Gottlieb.]
Kurt Gödel once speculated that there cannot be a universal mathematical theory to prove every phenomenon. That there is no single method to determine what can be proven and what is true.
[He bites the bottom of his lip. Hopefully, some people are following along.]
Let’s consider the statement “This statement is unprovable.” If the sentence can be proven, then this becomes an attempt to prove a falsehood. Our only option then is that the sentence is unprovable. Hence, we have a sentence that exists as both unprovable and true.
This does not prove mathematics to be an incomplete art. No, far from it. What it illustrates is that there is no one theory to explain the numerical truth value in “This statement is unprovable.”
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…Numbers do not lie. On the contrary, they have a way of revealing an infinite amount of truths about the universe. Which makes the human language even more fascinating. Existing in a state of truth and contradiction. Using them to create bonds with one another or… put distance from each other.
As a team, we should…at least attempt to know each other better. So that we can all play to our strengths and cover our vulnerabilities.
I believe you’ve all been acquainted with my colleague, Dr. Geislzer. He’s reminded me of one activity for us all to partake in: Two Truths and a Lie. A simple game, really. Make three statements about yourself and leave it to the group or individual to determine which is the lie.
Hopefully, this should serve as…a refresher. To refocus ourselves on the events to come.
…Thank you.
[So yeah! Hermann is proposing a game of Two Truths and a Lie as a team-building exercise. Feel free to treat this like a meme thread where you thread jack and all that fun stuff! Or just make fun of Hermann for being so long-winded.
He’ll probably have a hard time actually engaging in the game he’s proposing so he might need a little encouragement in that department!]
The voice of a soft-spoken man with a posh British accent comes online. Although there is a bit of grit to his voice, almost as if he were yelling at the top of his lungs for the past decade.
He clears his throat.]
Pardon the intrusion. I know many of you are…preoccupied at the moment. This will only take a couple of moments of your time. I’ll do my best to be as brief as possible.
My name is Dr. Hermann Gottlieb. I’m an engineer and physicist with the Pan Pacific Defense Corps. While I don’t have an immediate solution to our…current predicament. [A pause. While others can’t see it, he is clenching a fist to keep his nerves in one place.] My hope is that we take this opportunity to take pause and inventory of our current and unique team.
[Another pause for him to take a breath. Almost there, Gottlieb.]
Kurt Gödel once speculated that there cannot be a universal mathematical theory to prove every phenomenon. That there is no single method to determine what can be proven and what is true.
[He bites the bottom of his lip. Hopefully, some people are following along.]
Let’s consider the statement “This statement is unprovable.” If the sentence can be proven, then this becomes an attempt to prove a falsehood. Our only option then is that the sentence is unprovable. Hence, we have a sentence that exists as both unprovable and true.
This does not prove mathematics to be an incomplete art. No, far from it. What it illustrates is that there is no one theory to explain the numerical truth value in “This statement is unprovable.”
[A beat.]
…Numbers do not lie. On the contrary, they have a way of revealing an infinite amount of truths about the universe. Which makes the human language even more fascinating. Existing in a state of truth and contradiction. Using them to create bonds with one another or… put distance from each other.
As a team, we should…at least attempt to know each other better. So that we can all play to our strengths and cover our vulnerabilities.
I believe you’ve all been acquainted with my colleague, Dr. Geislzer. He’s reminded me of one activity for us all to partake in: Two Truths and a Lie. A simple game, really. Make three statements about yourself and leave it to the group or individual to determine which is the lie.
Hopefully, this should serve as…a refresher. To refocus ourselves on the events to come.
…Thank you.
[So yeah! Hermann is proposing a game of Two Truths and a Lie as a team-building exercise. Feel free to treat this like a meme thread where you thread jack and all that fun stuff! Or just make fun of Hermann for being so long-winded.
He’ll probably have a hard time actually engaging in the game he’s proposing so he might need a little encouragement in that department!]
audio, un: silent
But you're an engineer? Sounds like we have a few science-minded people in the group. What do you make of that ship we all came in on? Is it anything like you're used to?
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To be frank, no. The technology onboard is far more advanced than what we have available in our world.
Not exactly as though I was given the schematics and the luxury of time before embarking on our mission. So the best I can offer you is a raincheck until I’ve had a proper look at the Ximilia.
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( video | un: jaguar )
Sure, let's go highschool.
1) I watch anime.
2) I'm a furry
3) I've visited every continent except for the poles.
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Now you're gonna go and scare him away from furry discourse.
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video; un: aragaki
I dunno, you sure you ain't a furry, jaguar?
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audio; un: majortom
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video; un: username
... And if number one ain't the lie, I've got a few reccomendations I can make.
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audio; un: Sabriel.Abhorsen
First, I can heal injuries
Second, I can turn myself into a cat
Third, I can sing fairly well.
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You seem like you'd have a great singing voice.
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audio; un: renfri
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audio; un: username
He also doesn't see the reason as to why one would lie when getting to know each other. ]
If we are to know each should we not just speak truths about who we are instead of making falsified claims? This is a strange game humans play then?
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One falsified claim, if played correctly. The purpose is to spur more of a discussion among others in order to break the ice. Having a false statement progresses said discussion further since it forces the group to ask direct questions about the person.
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2/2 video; un: newt
... But you know, it'd be even more of a team-building exercise if you actually participated in it, too.
Anywho!
My three are... hmm.
... First, I stole a boat and almost drowned. Same day, same situation.
... Second, I broke my nose in a bar fight over a bowl of peanuts.
... Third, I have an awesome tattoo that covers both buttcheeks.
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un: aragaki
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audio; un: oswin
Of course Newt would be the one to come up with the idea for this. And since I'm in need of a distraction...
[Oh, she probably should've thought of what to say first. Now she's put herself on the spot.]
One, I refused a proposal from an emperor. I really didn't want to rule a thousand worlds.
Two, I've been to an amusement park on the moon.
Three, I think bowties are cool.
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Those are all very…intriguing statements, Clara. But you’ll have to excuse me when I say that I’m having a hard time believing the second statement to be the most plausible.
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un: aragaki
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audio; un: username
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I smoke one single cigarette every day. I am very, very good at field and track. And I once aspired to be an aerostatic pilot.
And I refuse to believe you have a tattoo, Dr. Gottlieb.
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text; un: shiro
Not exactly the team-building exercises I’m used to. But it’s better than nothing.
1. I was once abducted by aliens.
2. I’m a pilot, specializing in mecha ships in the shape of lions.
3. I bleach my bangs because I think it looks cool.
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Bleach?
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un: aragaki
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text; un: lanxichen
1. While I do know how to swim, I do not swim well.
2. I have a very poor tolerance for alcohol.
3. I prefer to use my flute in combat than my sword.
[these are all true, but 'swim well' is subjective isn't it? sorry, he's tried.]
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Xiōngzhǎng.
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un: renfri
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un: Finn
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un: qishan
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text; un: username
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un: aragaki
[A lot of very confusing words. Take pity on this poor high school dropout. ah, but fuck it, why not.]
1) ain't lived in a place of my own since i was like 5
2) i'm allergic to dogs
3) the place i'm from has 25 hours each day
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The third one, I suspect, is the lie.
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audio; un: majortom
Sure. Not like I'm going anywhere right now.
One; I have no scars at all.
Two; I'm allergic to strawberries.
Three; I failed a year at Starfleet Academy.
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I'm betting it's two.
Mainly because one and three by nature compliment each other, from one potential troublemaker to another.
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audio; un: renfri
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audio; un: lanxichen
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audio; un: qishan
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audio; un: username
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audio; un: kaspbrak
One, the first thing I did after hearing one of my best friends' voices after 27 years was crash my car.
Two, the leader of a childhood group of bullies that was arrested and institutionalized after killing his dad stabbed me in the leg.
Three, my town was haunted for centuries by some eldritch killer clown that lived in the sewer and ate kids.
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[ Aka, he is completely stumped. All three of these sounded like something someone might come up with after a particularly vivid dream. Sans pauses, eye sockets narrowing as he listens to the thinks. ]
Alright, I think I gotta go with the killer clown. Final answer.
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audio; un: ratchet
So where are yours? You want people to play your game, but I'm not seeing you lead the way.
[Not that it isn't obvious how decidedly uncomfortable the man was with the whole affair. But still. Can't ask others to do what you wouldn't be willing to do yourself, right?]
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An exercise that emphasizes team building. [He tersely corrects.] And no, I haven’t taken part. Being that my task is to establish a teamwork activity, this should suffice. It’s inconsequential whether or not I decide to participate.
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text; un:username
Talking in mathematical proofs about distinctly non-mathematical things? I mean, when you really think about it, that's practically a joke. Kinda. Maybe. Or, with the proper education, it could be. ]
okay, first of all, i gotta ask. how the hell are you and that other guy friends? is there a heartwarming tale of opposites coming together through adversity or something, 'cuz i'm a sucker for a tearjerker.
secondly, let's do this thing:
1. i got five fingers on my left hand.
2. i can take off my head and go bowling with it.
3. my brother's a king (a really good one, too)
text; un: ratchet
i mean it must be the third one, right?
[Sans didn't really give Ratchet the vibe that he came from a monarchy. Monstarchy.]
monstarchy.......
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un: aragaki
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