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Post by Kryo on Jun 13, 2015 6:24:02 GMT
(This thread is meant to represent the letters/articles in an IC journal - we figured we'd put it in Interplanetary Space because circulation is, well, interplanetary! If your character is an academic, feel free to chime in!)
Dear Dr. Beryl Roarke,
I am writing to this illustrious journal in order to correct several egregious mistakes made in your article published in the prior issue. Whilst I have heard it is often best not to attribute to malice what one can easily attribute to incompetence, I admit I found myself quite frustrated by the misguided way you built an argument on unstable ground without once stopping to consider whether it might be worthwhile to read back on the prior literature in these cases.
In your article ‘Ki Structures In the Natural World’ you make the claim that the Raknai Singing Beetle is the only such beetle in nature to utilize ki in the course of its natural life. Whilst I applaud you for finding this example, I would like to draw your attention to my article ‘Transformations In Non-Sentient Species’ where I use the Arcosian Fighting Beetle as an example of a creature which uses a radical shift in physiology to allow it to channel ki energy through its body in brief bursts. The Arcosian Fighting Beetle is, perhaps, a rarer species than the commonplace Raknai Singing Beetle, but it undermines the idea that ki is used primarily to generate mating interest in beetle species. There is very little evidence that such species are even aware of ki and I remind the Doctor that correlation – that high-ki beetles reproduce more often that low-ki beetles – is not causation.
I would further like to remind the Doctor that he is writing in the Journal of Intergalactic Ki Studies, not the Journal of Earth Ki Studies. His assertion that ki must be learned and studied to be channelled by sentient beings is immediately refuted by even a cursory examination of the dominant species in the galaxy. I do not believe that saiyans may often be said to study or learn anything at all, and yet they have a natural aptitude for ki energy manipulation which more than outstrips this weakness.
Whilst his own species may be laughably inept when it comes to the ability to manipulate energy, this is in no way reflected in the majority of species in our galactic community. I myself have only studied ki manipulation in a practical way in a very limited sense, and yet I am willing to bet that I would be able to manipulate energy on a far greater scale than any one of his kin simply because – as an arcosian – I am blessed with a natural advantage. Given time and effort it may be possible to increase one’s natural aptitude, but I – and many others – acknowledge that there must be an upper limit - this seems a possibility left woefully unaddressed in the Doctor’s work.
There is an upper limit to the length of time any natural species may live, there is a limit to one’s physical fitness and the intellect of a biological mind. Why are we asked to believe that any species may rise to the lofty heights of our greatest ki-using warriors? Ki is a natural process, and therefore must obey natural laws. That this is distasteful does not make it any less true.
I await your swift apology and retraction of the offending article.
Yours,
Doktor Kyro.
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Post by Beryl Roarke on Jun 13, 2015 7:27:09 GMT
INFO: Heavy Weights ON, Thread PL — 22,599 At the time of the message's arrival, Beryl was in the middle of a training session. He punched, kneed, elbowed and kicked, cycling through a myriad of different strikes and blows. The luxurious spaceship served as his private training quarters and it was equipped with anything and everything that any aspiring martial artist desired, even a gravity machine capable of simulating up to one hundred times normal gravity. It costed a damn lot of Zenni but it was all worth it! "Huh?" Stopping mid-punch, Beryl looked at the computer terminal nearby. He had his computer programmed so that any incoming messages could be sent to his ship if he was there; it was a lot better than having to constantly check his phone every five seconds. Curious, the twenty-three year old made his way over towards the computer; he didn't bother taking the heavy weights he was wearing off. Walking around and doing stuff with them would only help build his tolerance anyways. After a few taps at the keyboard, Kryo's message popped up on the screen and Beryl immediately started to read it. As time passed by, Beryl's expression became more and more deadpanned. Eventually, it settled on utter confusion. Who was this guy? He didn't know that people actually read the articles he published! That made him feel good inside but still, this certain ... doctor had several issues with him, issues that needed to be remedied as soon as possible. Quickly, Beryl typed up a response, careful to remain professional, before sending it off. Hopefully, it would clear things up. Dear Doktor Kryo,
I am honored to see that you have read my article. Also, I appreciate you for bringing up your concerns; it is always refreshing to hear new and different perspectives.
I was actually not aware of the Arcosian Fighting Beetle. For one, I've never been to Arcose nor have I heard much about it other than the fact that it's close to inhabitable. I will admit however that I'm in no way an entomologist, and that I was merely using the example to illustrate that ki has always been a part of the natural world, even before humans have realized it. With that said, I will retract my previous statement about the Raknai Singing Beetle being the only beetle capable of using ki.
Concerning how the actual manipulation and utilization of ki, if you had read further, you would have read me reiterating that it is a common assertion that ki manipulation is a learned skill. That is not true, for reasons that you have already said; Saiyans seem to be have the natural ability to manipulate ki, along with a myriad of other species within the galaxy. However, I can't help but find your belief that humans are inept in ki manipulation as somewhat ... short-sighted. While it is true that humans are one of the weakest races in the galaxy physically and an overwhelming majority can not use ki, humans have an immense amount of potential when it comes to ki, possibly the greatest amount in the known galaxy. This is evident in several studies conducted; humans learned new ki-related techniques at a far quicker rate than non-humans. It is true that I had to train extremely hard to even be able to use ki in the first place. However, now that I have passed that initial barrier, using ki comes natural to me. Yes, while it is true that Arcosians are born with an immense amount of power, the sheer amount of ki within their bodies actually interferes with them learning new ki-related skills. As such, even compared to a human who's completely new to ki, the average Arcosian would take twice as long to learn a new technique than the human.
You are right; there is an upper limit, especially for humans. However, for humans at least, that limit is extremely, extremely high, almost impossibly so. How else did Legends, humans that have supposedly amassed enough power to defy gods, come into existence? Ki is a natural process, yes, but it is not wholly so; to deny that ki has an equally important and influential spiritual and metaphysical component would be ... silly. With that said, I'm afraid that I will not retract the article. However, I would love to hear your input; constructive criticism is always welcome.
P.S: I am not a Doctor! Not yet at least. I still have plenty more years before I have the credentials to get that title.
— Beryl Roarke. Kryo
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Post by Kryo on Jun 13, 2015 7:58:01 GMT
Mr/Ms. Roarke.
Firstly, allow me to apologize for misrepresenting your credentials. I assumed that you would at least have completed your PhD before daring to make your suppositions known on the wider galactic stage. It seems I was incorrect.
I thank you for the swiftness of your reply. I am pleased to see, also, that you acknowledge the limitations of your knowledge in this field. Unfortunately, I must disabuse you of the notions you assert so confidently. I understand that Earth is a bit of a backwater, so it is not too surprising that your education has left you with such laughable notions, but I encourage you to take this opportunity to better yourself from an expert in the field.
Arcosian physiology differs from human physiology almost as radically as the Arcosian Fighting Beetle differs from one of your earth slugs. We are a species which has evolved to become the pinnacle of natural life in the galaxy. We can survive in any climate or environment short of the heart of a sun – and even then, there are scattered cases of arcosians who have returned after a brief foray into a star. This is because of an unparalleled ability to instinctively manipulate and nurture ki energy combined with a physiology which has few irreplaceable organs, an incredibly high tolerance for trauma, and an extraordinarily long natural lifespan.
It is a common misconception that arcosians are not able to develop techniques as swiftly as some other races. I assure you, this is not the case. The simple fact of the matter is that we do not often see the point in doing so. Whilst other species might tinker around with bizarre techniques, trying to make up for their lack of power by surprising their opponents with different colours or shapes of energy, an arcosian warrior knows that they have no need of any of that. When one can do more damage with a simple flick of a tail than an entire enemy army may muster with their most powerful weapons, I am sure you will see why more elaborate displays are not needed.
Then we come down to the notion of ‘legends’.
Much like the famous Super Saiyan, many species in the galaxy have some myth or cultural heritage which includes a great warrior or warriors who have learned to surpass the natural barriers their species throws up for them. This is no more worthy of consideration in a serious scientific journal than the notion of a ‘God’ or ‘Gods’ against which they struggle. If such beings ever did exist, they were likely genetic aberrations – mutations which briefly brought the species in question closer to the arcosian ideal than any true mythical state achievable by the average member of the species.
You have proclaimed ignorance about arcosians so allow me to enlighten you.
An arcosian doesn’t transform in order to become more powerful; we transform in order to suppress our natural power, as doing otherwise tends to result in extreme destruction for our surroundings. As I have never seen any credible evidence that a human needed to hold themselves back in order to stop themselves accidentally cracking a planetary surface, I find it difficult to believe that this is a concern for your species. Nor does your species display any natural aptitude when it comes to the second most common type of transformation; the voluntary shift to attune oneself better towards ki manipulation.
I have seen some scattered evidence – not much, because as you yourself demonstrate humans rarely travel outside of their planet – that in times of life-threatening danger some humans can display greater than expected strength. This is most likely due to adrenalin flooding their system and allowing them to briefly strain their physiology to the very limit. This is not uncommon in lesser species, who need to be able to respond quickly to dangerous stimuli, but it is also certainly not evidence that there is any kind of secret ‘god killer’ strength lurking in the human genome.
It is far more likely that these ‘legends’ are a social artefact; a tale told to help humans feel that they have the same great potential as any other species in the galaxy. I regret to be the one to shatter your dreams in this regard, but it simply is not true. It is better to simply acknowledge this and move on than to continue labouring under delusions throughout your entire life.
I hope that you take this missive in the manner it is intended.
Yours,
Doktor Kryo.
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Post by Beryl Roarke on Jun 13, 2015 20:02:52 GMT
INFO: Heavy Weights ON, Thread PL — 22,599 The computer let a modest ping. Immediately, Beryl stopped mid-punch, his head snapping towards his computer's screen. They had replied already? Still weighted down, the dark-skinned human hurried over towards the device. A fresh message, from Doktor Kryo, was waiting on him. Without hesitation, Beryl opened it and read it quickly. Unlike last time, where his expression was neutral and mildly confused, Beryl looked to be pretty pissed ... in a subtle kind of way. "Who in the world is this guy?" Beryl muttered to himself, brow knitted downward. "They have to be an Arcosian." To be fair, Beryl didn't have the greatest opinion of Arcosians, neither did he particularly like Saiyans or other specific alien races at all. Then again, could anyone blame him? Arcosians were known to be extremely arrogant, cold and sadistic beings, their swell of power further enforcing their acidic behavior. It was the only reason Beryl could come with as to why this Doktor (why it was spelled the way it was was still a mystery to him) had such a low opinion of humans. On second thought, that much wasn't anything new; humans were the general laughing stock of the entire galaxy. People loved to poke fun at them due to how squishy and weak an overwhelming majority of the human populace was; it was as if they didn't know that humans could become fiercely powerful if they were determined and persistent enough, powerful enough to make everyone around them seem like crippled ants in comparison. With as much tact as he could muster, Beryl typed away the keyboard, composing an equally long message before swiftly sending it off towards the Arcosian "professional". Dear Doktor Kryo,
Oh no, I have many more years before I will be able to obtain a doctorate in my field of expertise. In reality, I'm not sure if I want to do that or not; I feel that I can contribute to the scientific community in a meaningful way with the knowledge and credentials I do know. That does not mean I am adverse to learning; in fact, I'm quite the opposite.
Arcosians are incredibly durable and tough; you are absolutely right about that. It is the only way that they would be able to survive on the harsh planet that they come from. Was it nature's intent to make the Arcosians the pinnacle of natural life in the galaxy? That much is left up to personal interpretation in my opinion. However, when Arcosians are required to use that ki consciously, that is where they struggle. Like you said later in your letter, they have a tremendous amount of power in their bodies, thus making it that much more difficult to shape that power into a controlled technique. I have heard of Arcosians blowing up everything around them, severely injuring themselves, just from trying to use a simple ki blast and failing miserably.
Perhaps it is a common misconception that Arcosians struggle to learn new techniques; however, with the constant risk of them losing control of their ki, I can see why many would not bother with learning new techniques, along with your explanation. Still, not every single ki-related technique is flashy and elaborate. My ki-related techniques are the exact opposite: they are simple but very effective in what they do. Tactics is a pivotal part in any fight. You can be many times stronger than me (and maybe you are, I am not aware of your strength) and yet, I can still best you if I manage to outsmart you. Apparently, Arcosians have a very bad habit of grossly underestimating their opponents in the many, many battles I have read about and seen. They don't see the point in ever trying in a fight since they believe that they'll always win. More often than not, this attitude actually led their loss. I sincerely hope that you do not believe this; there are enough unfair stereotypes that exist in this galaxy today.
You're right; I would never bring up myths and legends in a serious scientific discussion. However, I wouldn't consider these occurrences of individuals with immense power popping up to be just myths or legends, especially if you look further into how ki functions. There are so many things that we cannot explain about ki; it is also what makes it so fascinating as well. While the average human doesn't need to worry about their power running amuck, those who are trained in using ki will generally never have to worry about their power running wild unlike Arcosians. However, you are unfortunately wrong about humans being incapable of transforming their bodies. It is very possible for humans to be able to voluntarily attune their bodies so that they are able to better manipulate and funnel ki through their body. The Ro'Shi Form, named after the first Turtle Hermit, is a prime example of this. Human transformations are much more subtle compared to other species within the galaxy, but that does not make them any less potent or effective. Originally, when I had my first spurt of power, I thought it was an adrenaline rush as well, but as I became stronger, it wasn't just an adrenaline rush; it was literally a large sum of ki in my body that was originally locked, like a safe. My constant training acted as the key, and now I am able to summon up that strength whenever I want. This discovery has led me to theorize that they are several "wells" of ki within the human body that are blocked off and unable to be used consciously until the human in question unlocks them through hard, persistent training.
Perhaps Legends are nothing but a myth, but I will refuse to believe that humans do not have the potential to become as powerful as the other races in our galaxy. A harsh reality is better than a false hope but nothing about this hope is false to me. It has what spurred me to do what I'm doing now. In fact, it has further pushed me to become living proof that Legends exist. It is my single, biggest experiment and it is one that will no doubt put an immense amount of strength on my mind, body and soul. However, I truly believe that I can come one, a Legend, and if I am able to do it, then maybe I can give the rest of the humans and Zoanthropes out there the confidence they need to pursue whatever goal that they have in mind. I'm sorry but I will not give this goal up until I've literally given it my all. Would science have progressed this far if people have given up over one shortcoming?
If you would like, I can send you frequent data reports of my training and growth, along with detailed and thorough analyses.
— Beryl Roarke. P.S: Also, I am a guy. Kryo
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Post by Kryo on Jun 13, 2015 20:39:46 GMT
Perhaps it was the fact that he was waiting for customs to clear him for entrance to his own home, but Kryo’s response was even more acidic this time than it was previously; how dare this pathetic human – weaker than a saiyan and more ignorant than a namekian – presume to correct him, HIM!? It was despicable.
Dear ‘Guy’.
I am unsurprised to learn that someone as ill-educated and naïve as yourself does not see the benefit in obtaining a doctorate before blundering into the galactic dialogue with your half-formed opinions and uncouth blathering. I assure you, you have already done a great deal to contribute to scientific community as an ambassador of your species – but not, perhaps, in the way you might hope to do so.
I’m not sure where, precisely, you’ve heard these stories of arcosians blowing themselves up. Presumably they are from the same bar where you once heard about some legendary hermit able to become a legend to your people. The stories have as much chance of being true, I assure you. Arcosians do not injure themselves struggling to contain their power; the very young may occasionally injure other species whilst learning to contain it, but I assure you that is a very different situation entirely.
I am likewise unsurprised to hear that your techniques are simple. As I mentioned before, I am not a trained warrior; I am a scholar. A Doktor, in fact. I have not had the time nor the inclination to train myself in any serious way. However, your laughable conclusions are clear evidence that the chances of you outsmarting me are slightly less than a mayfly living to be a hundred years old.
In case you are unaware, mayflies rarely live for more than 24 hours.
Arcosians rule the largest section of the galaxy because we win fights. If we lost them ‘more often than not’, our galactic fortunes would more closely resemble that of the human race, who have not even had the wit or curiosity to colonize the uninhabited planets of their own system. I again am not quite certain what sources you call upon in order to back up your assertions, but I would suggest that you might want to look for one who does not reek of alcohol before you embarrass yourself any further.
Whilst I am sure the story of your fumbling about for some kind of personal gain is very popular amongst your friends and family, I have little idea why you feel it appropriate to share those details here. No doubt it has taken you a lot of time and effort to become the strongest human the galaxy has ever seen, but I say again: this is irrelevant on a galactic scale. There is a ceiling for how high you can ever hope to reach, and that ceiling will be far lower than that of the arcosian species, or indeed a saiyan, namekian, brenchian… practically any species you might happen to name with the possible exception of the Clawfours.
Is it possible you may be able to be stronger than some arcosians? Perhaps. I daresay you are likely stronger than some of our children and cripples, maybe even some of our elderly and frail – though those are few and far between. I find it difficult to believe that you could hope to be stronger than the average, healthy, fully grown arcosian – but even that is possible as it does take some effort to realize one’s full potential. You may even be stronger than me. All of these concessions in no way influence the veracity of my argument regarding your species and my species as a whole. The simple fact of the matter is that there is a natural order to things, and the arcosians are at the top of that order.
I am an expert in biology, Mr. Roarke, not in ki. When I tell you that I know about natural limitations, please keep in mind that I have studied these in great detail. I know the life cycle and natural variations possible within thousands of species. I know mutations, and how far they allow a species to deviate from the norm. Ki and its use is merely a subset of biology, and as such obeys those laws. It may be possible that humans have some potential within them that need be awakened; it is also equally possible that you are some mutant freak within your species capable of generating marginally more power than the rest and who has taken this as evidence that they are amongst the finest their kind has ever produced.
Frankly I could not care an awful lot less about the particulars in your case. My one and only concern in this matter is to ensure that your frankly insulting assertions do not go uncontested. To put it in plain and simple terms, I now demand that you retract the following statements:
1) That humans have ‘possibly the greatest amount’ of potential for ki manipulation in the galaxy. 2) That humans learn techniques any faster than arcosians. 3) That ki has a ‘spiritual and metaphysical’ component. 4) That arcosians ‘struggle’ to use their full power. 5) That arcosians ‘more often than not’ are defeated in battle.
I also demand that you recognize the simple fact that there is an upper limit as to how strong any species can be, and that for humans, all the evidence points to that limit being one of the lowest in the galaxy – your flights of fantasy aside.
If you refuse to make these concessions, that is of course entirely your decision. I will gladly invite you to discuss this approximately 1000 miles above the surface of Arcose, where I feel our natural capabilities will swiftly have you realizing the folly of your position.
Doktor Kryo.
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Post by Beryl Roarke on Jun 13, 2015 22:48:59 GMT
INFO: Heavy Weights ON, Thread PL — 22,599 Another message. This time, Beryl was closer to the computer than before. He was still training but after he sent his previous response, he was already expecting for Doktor Kryo to be pissed. After practically running to the ship's computer, the young male opened the message and furiously read it. Heat rose to his face and his blood pressure started to rise. The bright afternoon, Earth sun flowed in through the spacious window however even though it was nice and cheery outside, Beryl was feeling anything but that. His hands clenched into tight fists and without any further hesitation, he began to clack away at the keyboard. He even had to stop himself at one point because he felt that he was going to break the damn keyboard in half! Augh! Arcosians could be so insufferable! So arrogant, mean-spirited, sardonic, hateful creatures! As soon as Beryl finished with the message, he promptly sent it, got up from his chair, stomped his way towards the middle of the room before going back to intense training. He would show this "Doktor" that he wasn't playing around when it came to this! Dear "Doktor"/Doctor/Dr. Kryo,
First of all, I may be young but that does not mean I'm stupid or naive. I have been doing my best to remain cordial and respectful to you but apparently, they don't teach manners on Arcose, not like that's a surprise any; I've seen first-hand what Arcosians do to people whenever they get "angry".
Secondly, I did not hear these tales of Arcosians blowing themselves up in a bar, nor did I hear the same about the Legendary Turtle Hermit from the same place. Given that Master Roshi, the first Turtle Hermit, did exist and that they are plenty of accurate records of his doings and how his teachings helped humans all over Earth learn how to manipulate ki, I think it is then safe to say, from your analogy, that Arcosians can destroy themselves if they do not keep their energy in check. Although many see it as such, ki is not a toy or just a mere tool that can use at your whim. In fact, I wouldn't be too far off to say that ki has a mind of its own, and it needs to be used wisely and treated with respect. Again, respect seems to be a foreign concept to you, which is unfortunate.
Also, with how much you are quick to tell me about the strength of Arcosians, I assumed that you were a fighter yourself. However, if you think I cannot outsmart you in anything, then you are truly more arrogant than I could possibly imagine. Unlike you, I am a trained martial artist and thus it is safe to say that I know much more about martial arts and ki than you. If the two of us were to fight, there is a very good possibility that I could beat you purely through intelligent combat. Why? Because I know more about fighting than you (I'm assuming) and if you say that you have no inclination towards learning self-defense, then outsmarting you in a fight wouldn't be difficult at all.
Yes, I'm aware about how long mayflies live. The reminder is appreciated but unneeded.
Arcosians do not rule a large portion of the galaxy due to their ability to win fights. They do it through the forceful and manipulative enslavement of many, many species. They then make these species do their "dirty work", whether it is planet pirating, resource gathering or even simple things like do your wine shopping for you. The PTO is a dead-set example of that. Then, once everyone finally got an idea that they were being manipulated, they did something about that immoral, tyrannical organization. Planet Vegeta and its independence is solid proof of that. Also, for your information, humans do not need to go out and colonize other planets because the planet we are on is perfectly fine as is. Plus, at least we don't have a history of planet pirating unlike a certain type of people I know.
I'm referring to Arcosians in case you're confused.
The reason why I brought that up the whole Legend aspect was to give you insight as to why I'm doing what I'm doing. To say that I'm the strongest human in the galaxy would incredibly arrogant of me and absolutely untrue. I am very certain that there are several humans out there who are many times stronger than me and by putting that in perspective, many times stronger than the average Arcosian. Yes, Arcosians are the strongest naturally born race. However, when one is born with natural strength and talent, they have a habit of becoming complacent. Arcosians are just like that; they believe themselves so powerful that they do not place any effort into bettering themselves. This is why you are unable to believe that Arcosians are not at the top of the "food chain" and that humans are perfectly capable of competing with Arcosians and other species in the galaxy when it comes to fighting power and ki manipulation.
I am very aware of your expertise in biology. However, Dr. Kryo, you cannot assume that ki has to adhere to biological laws just because both ki and biology interact with each other. Ki isn't just a subset of biology; it is its own entire subject, its own discipline, its own being. Looking at ki from a purely biological standpoint is the reason why you're failing to see my arguments. Also, I'm not using my discovery of these "ki wells" within the human physique as a calling that says that I'm "destined" to be a Legend. That is simply silly; every single human being has the potential to learn how to manipulate ki. All they need is for someone to show them, or they could learn it on their own as I had. I will however retract my fifth statement about Arcosians losing battles more often than not, but the other four will remain as I have said them, for I believe I have sufficient evidence backing each of those statements up.
Also, there is only an upper limit for the amount of power one can gain if a limit is put there. Limits are placed and broken; it is an endless cycle. It is what has inclined me to believe that there is no limit at all to the amount of power one can gain. My belief that humans can match any other species out there in terms of power is not a fantasy and I will see to it that it becomes a reality.
And since you offered so politely, perhaps I will pay Arcose a visit. I've been wanting to travel to the other planets in the galaxy to further supplement my research and to have a little fun as well. I am fully equipped with a state-of-the-art spacecraft capable of traveling to every corner of the galaxy. Who knows? If you want, I could take you back to Earth; think of it as a "vacation" from the usual cold, dark and harsh Arcose. I can even show my ship's gravity machine, the one that I'm using to further supplement my training to see if the myth of Legends is true or not.
Really, tell me the word and I'll be on my way. Be careful though. I wouldn't want you to becoming the laughing stock of the Arcosian community just because you got beaten by a human. Maybe that's the motivation you need to start training.
— Beryl Roarke. P.S: I have a name, you know. It's not just "guy". If you forgot my name, please direct yourself to the line above. Also, are you a guy or a girl? I can't tell from your name. I'm assuming "girl" though. Kryo
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Post by Kryo on Jun 14, 2015 6:11:43 GMT
Hey, That Guy.
I’d refute your assertion that ki has a mind of its own, but frankly your willingness to make such an absurd statement does more to damage any reputation you might have been hoping to build in the scientific community than I ever could.
I show respect to those who earn it. Ignorant humans willing to talk about subjects they know nothing about do not fall into that category.
Your hilariously naïve beliefs regarding arcosian politics aside, allow me assure you that I make no assumptions regarding the state of ki manipulation. You are young, and apparently untraveled within the galaxy. I have conducted dozens of studies over decades in which I have analysed – amongst other things – the formation of ki within hundreds of species, sentient and not, and the effect that damage to physiological functions can have on ki. My assertion that ki is a purely biological process is not based – as so many of your assertions throughout this exchange have been – on ‘belief’. It is based on a rigorous analysis of the phenomenon in a wide array of different contexts and species.
Whilst many barbaric and primitive species believe that ki has some metaphysical or spiritual component, these are usually the same groups who maintain an unfounded belief in the afterlife and deities. It is, clearly, a nonsensical assertion more suited to theological journals than scientific ones.
I further assure you that, unlike yourself, there is no suggestion that were you to come to Arcose, I would physically harm you. I’m not certain if my schedule would allow us to meet at all – I am in high demand – but were it to be possible to meet, I’d be more interested in demonstrating my point with facts, evidence and reason than with my fists.
That you do not feel the same way further illuminates to me why it is you do not see the worthiness in completing your education – as imperfect as an education on that backwater rock might be. Should you wish to continue this explanation further, it would be best to do so in person. I believe I have reached the limit of my patience for explaining anything to you in text.
Doktor Kryo.
P.S – I am aware that you have a name. I was – and continue to – mock you for your loose use of language re: ‘guy’ and ‘girl’ instead of ‘man’ and ‘woman’ or even ‘male’ and ‘female’. You are welcome to think of me as either – I assure you that it will make no difference to our relationship, and I highly doubt you’d even be able to tell for sure face to face.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2015 19:37:02 GMT
CONGRATS! Kryo you typed a total of 2,706 words and earned a total of 3,772 PL!
CONGRATS! Beryl you typed a total of 3,214 words and earned a total of 6,851 PL!
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