Schrödinger's Cat

when you turn to the eternally reliable
and it just isn't there, that day
what a feeling of dread,
that is left in it's place
god is dead
god does live
who can tell?
after that
what's the point?
all's the same

all's just time
dead alive
all's just matter
intertwined

spread apart

over time

dissolved
goes our everything 

into nothing
eventually
(and at the same time)

that one thing

       forever  reliable

         --  who could tell?  --

Author's Note

Reviews

[H L Rose]

Truly written well because it evoked strong emotions which is a poems job right?

Of course I may interpret this poem differently than intended, but I think it has so well depicted how useless a person who gave their life for something could feel if once they look into the box, the thing they gave their life for... is dead.

Before the box is opened there is all the hope in the world, but if the hope is limited to this world only, how pitiful would a life given for such hope be.

A people who give their lives knowing of such a risk must have quite the motivation.

[Davidgeo]

If I was asked I don't think I'd be able to explain that poem better than you just kind of did.
read moreIf I was asked I don't think I'd be able to explain that poem better than you just kind of did.

I almost pity you, to see that much at such a young age. It doesn't get easier for people like you... them who see too much.

[H L Rose]

I’m glad I understood it and think it’s an important understanding to have about purpose.

[Davidgeo]

I'm glad you're glad.

As far as purpose... welcome to arbitrary.

[H L Rose]

But once you open the box it’s not arbitrary... and one day the box will be opened... so was it ever arbitrary?

[Davidgeo]

When the box is closed both outcomes exist... that's not the arbitrary part. The arbitrary part of that thought experiment is when, how and for what purpose that decision is eventually made. Purpose as we define it will always be arbitrary, the very act of defining something as complex as purpose inherently changes it's meaning to someone, somewhere, at some time. We are not equiped with with senses sensitive enough to deal in absolutes with any absolute certainty, it's just not how we process the world around us. Nor do we have the lifespan to witness all outcomes. We will always see things from our individual perspective in space-time; it's part of what makes us concious I think. Even the basic concept of certainty is qualified from a position of uncertainty... the word itself is imprecise. Kinda blends into the uncertainty principle a little bit, i.e.. you may quite precisely measure a quantum particle's speed or location but never both at the same time. The very act of measuring one inherently changes the value of the other. Of course, I could be totally wrong about all of this... I smoke a lot of weed on Saturday mornings... I might be remembering that s**t all wrong.

[H L Rose]

I totally agree with the limitations of human cognition, but there’s nothin to say there’s not an absolute power that gives one the ability to understand an absolute to some extent. I would say our ability to reason and have a concept of morality is an example of how we have been given power to understand some absolutes.

For what reason a purpose is descided would be made evident by the absolute power that gives us the ability to understand absolutes.

That being said, I too am totally aware I too could have fault in my positions.

[Davidgeo]

It genuinely hurts my brain to talk to you on this matter, in a good way. As one of the more awesome things to have happened to me via this particular website. You are leaps and bounds ahead of your peers... I'm old as s**t and you seem smarter than me. I was a f*****g moron in my early 20's. Jerk.

[H L Rose]

Haha. I enjoy these types of conversations. They are the conversations I grew up with.

[Davidgeo]

Keep enjoying them with anyone you can... you will keep growing. Never stop growing.

[H L Rose]

Don’t ever plan to. Ditto.

[Davidgeo]

I almost gave up hope... I really did. But here you are, an old soul in young mind. Never change doll face. Never change.

[Ana B.]

I don't know why, but reading this made me remember a quote from a tv show called Altered carbon: “Oh, Mr. Kovacs, haven't you heard?GOD IS DEAD…we have taken his place.”

[Nipplegrinder]

I find this provocative and melancholy.
You bring in this, a broadly scoped question, I think, which could be asked of many things in this universe.

[Davidgeo]

I think in absolute terms, the words "everything" and "nothing" mean exactly the same thing. I think the more a person thinks about death the closer to it they are. (I might die soon by that logic)

[Nipplegrinder]

I reluctantly agree.

[AYVID N]

Illusions...we create for ourselves..to fill the meaninglessness of existence. If we didn't have them, what would be there to live for? Eternally reliable is what I may label it for my own comfort. The reality may be different and tough to grapple with. I tried to understand the cat experiment but fail to do so.

[Davidgeo]

Illusions are why I get up in the morning most days.

Don't worry about the cat thought experiment... it's not at all intuitive and only relevant to the quantum particle world. I had to have it explained to me several different times in several different ways and I still don't truly understand it.

[Sunwizz]

Very well said, is alittle choppy! but I loved where you were getting at(:

[Davidgeo]

You are not wrong about the choppy business. I wanted to smooth it out more but I was afraid I'd ruin it. I'm such a p***y sometimes. Your hamburgers are delicious.

[Sunwizz]

its still a great poem! They really are. Theres a story on why my picture is wendys logo(:

[Davidgeo]

Hmm... you do smell familiar now that you mention it. But it ain't like hamburgers.

[Sunwizz]

what do i smell like then lol

[Davidgeo]

something secretly familiar

[Sunwizz]

I can keep a secret

[Davidgeo]

You smell like Chris Hanson.

[Sunwizz]

You caught me lol

[Davidgeo]

So... how long have you been an unregistered sex offender then?

[Sunwizz]

I'm really not him ha I'm a girl.

[Wanaka]

Dude I feel like that was a dis on her. she was trying to be nice.

[Davidgeo]

Dude... are you sure you're taking this serious enough? Obviously she needed your help but... maybe you're a moron? I don't know... think about it, get back to me later.

[Sunwizz]

I’m a moron? Your a dick dude I was being nice but your sitting here calling me s**t!

[Davidgeo]

Whoa... I kinda feel like I've lost control of this thread. For the record.... I'm not "dissing" on anyone. Just trying to be hip with young cool cats.

If you don't like it, of course, you are always welcome to go f**k yourself. At any time.

[Sunwizz]

You called me a perv. I’m young and that’s not how you stay hip with us

[Davidgeo]

Wow. For serious?

[Davidgeo]

You can't tell the difference between conversation, compliment, insult and small talk? And what's more pathetic.... you need to be coddled whenever confused...hahahahahh.... ahahh

[Sunwizz]

Yep lol okay thank you

[Davidgeo]

wait... that's not funny... idiots like you are the future... fug... mankind might be fugged

[Sunwizz]

You don’t even know me dude. Grow up.

[Sunwizz]

Least I write s**t that matters lol you call this writing? Least learn to spell

[Davidgeo]

Hmm. what did I spell wrong? I'm always looking to improve. Your suggestions might just be the difference. "Dude"

[Sunwizz]

Your not worth this agreement lol your probably old ha

[Davidgeo]

Okay then. Good talk.