Recent questions tagged competition

Description : What do you think of the dream I had last night?

Last Answer : It sounds to me like you do have the sense of it. Dreams can be about helping you get different perspectives on your feelings and thoughts about things, particularly when your thoughts and feelings aren't ... way, to see how much of it is about past patterns rather than just the current situation.

Description : Would the artificial intelligences hate humans because they learn from them and not from themselves?

Last Answer : I don’t think so, I think we’d learn from each other. They could learn how to be more emotional, we could learn to be more analytical. Bff’s…I can’t wait to have an AI besty.

Description : When the mechanized revolution hits, how will humans deal with it?

Last Answer : answer:That fear has been around for centuries. Look at how educational requirements have increased over time, and you'll see that the real problem is that education is treated as a luxury here, ... can. The world will lose one major superpower, with all the ripple effects that implies/entails.

Description : Is competition necessary for people?

Last Answer : What about cooperation? It’s as much a part of human behavior as competition is. I think both are necessary.

Description : Are spelling bees and that kind of competition good for kids?

Last Answer : I think it’s okay, I was in them and I enjoyed it. I also hated to lose but that’s part of growing up, learning to lose gracefully. If you teach them while young, they may not go on a shooting rampage if they are disappointed later in life.

Description : Is the competition high for astrophysicists wanting to get employed with an observatory?

Last Answer : There seem to be plenty of jobs available.

Description : What should my Roller Derby name be?

Last Answer : answer:I just did this a hour ago to name a cat. What are two random things you can see right now?

Description : How do you feel about being runner up?

Last Answer : Since I’ve never been first in anything, I don’t take it seriously :/

Description : What are you competitive at?

Last Answer : Duels to the death.

Description : The Very Large Array (National Radio Telescope) is looking for a new name. Can you come up with one?

Last Answer : Communication with Alien Life Forms (CALF).

Description : When a 1-4 team ties a 5-0 team why is it seen that the 1-4 team had a more of a victory?

Last Answer : Probably the 1–4 team is perceived to be the underdog, based on their record…thus a victory for them over an undefeated team is seen to be more impressive.

Description : How do you feel about being publicly compared to others?

Last Answer : answer:Comparison and criticism are inevitable in life, when you try and hide it away, all you really do is hide it from your self. Knowing what others think of me would be better than knowing that i know im ignorant about my self.

Description : Will the new Ford Taurus SHO vehicles be accepted as police cars?

Last Answer : I think someone asked a similar question and I will answer this one the same way. I'm a traditionalist, a purist; if it's not a Crown Vic, it's not a police car. Also, when I'm out on the ... want? They have to drive them, they have to be able to depend on their vehicles to perform under pressure.

Description : Have you ever won a prize?

Last Answer : answer:Gosh yes. I won prizes at a LOT of birthday parties. I took first place in a horse show once. (Yes, I had a HORSE to show! I wasn't there by myself!) I have also taken 2nd, 3rd and 4th in ... those prizes. Note: and it's a good thing you can't count auctions cause I'd be here all day!!!

Description : Amazing Race, are they excluding people who can compete with disabilities?

Last Answer : In previous seasons they have had a deaf person and also a Little Person. I just don't think they feel the need to have one EVERY season. Although I haven't had a chance to research the numbers, I'm ... to watch. Her average size sister, otoh, was one of the most annoying people I've ever seen. :D

Description : Why are non-human-animals considered property of humans?

Last Answer : All Animals are Equal by Peter Singer, a Utilitarian. You might enjoy it.

Description : Do you have any theories as to why humans put such a premium on athletics?

Last Answer : Survival of the fittest. And those guys are definitely the fittest. Plus, their kind of talent is so rare. And they’re entertaining to watch, for some people.

Description : Have you ever cheated and won?

Last Answer : Oh, and did you feel bad about it afterwards?

Description : What do you think of inter-company rock band competitions?

Last Answer : At the radio station I work at, we do an Office Guitar Hero lunch promo. We bring Free Boston Pizzas, then the office competes against itself. At the end of the whole competition, the office with the ... fun, but I'm getting tired of going to LAw offices where 2 people know what they're doing.

Description : Is 'competition' the root of most 'evil'?

Last Answer : It can be the root of some evil – but it can also be the root of good

Description : Has Facebook ousted MySpace?

Last Answer : I much much prefer facebook; my myspace is a thing of the past. I haven't had any activity on it for almost a year, and I don't much care. Facebook is just much more streamlined, sleeker, ... internet culture. Facebook took the basic idea of myspace and took it to a new level that was far superior.

Description : How does ask-public.com differentiate itself from other ask/answer sites?

Last Answer : answer:We're much more along the lines of AskMeFi -- without the circa '94 web design hardcore edge (though we love them). Although our collective is smaller, they're quite smart. We also filter ... 're in the discussion, you can have instant follow-up. http://www.ask-public.com/whatisask-public/

Description : A la Fight Club, who would win?

Last Answer : answer:Angelina would win vs. all opponents because her practically two-dimensional frame would make it nearly impossible for an adversary to land a punch/kick/bite. Victoire… JOLIE!

Description : Do you have now or have you ever had a friend who is/was always competing with you?

Last Answer : When I was a child/teenager I feel like this happened a lot, but I have never encountered this with an adult friend. This person obviously feels that you are worth trying to best; you could take it as ... Or maybe she(?) is trying to single white female you. Watch out if she copies your haircut. :)