• RagingRobot@lemmy.world
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    20 hours ago

    Is this supposed to make me believe in God? As if people who die in a plane crash know more about the universe than me somehow? Does falling really fast instill some ancient forgotten knowledge in you?

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      4 hours ago

      I’ve gone bungie jumping; no revelations, just adrenaline.

      Fallen out of trees; sudden stop hurts like fuck.

      Jumped into water from at least 10m; wet, fun.

      Other drops at various speed and landings. No ancient forgotten knowledge acquired.

      All data I’ve collected personally indicates you do not get revelations at less than a 50m drop.

      Note: not peer reviewed, sample size small, subject survived all falls with no more than minor injuries.

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      4 hours ago

      To me, the logic is similar to "I can PROVE God exists. Look at the way this banana fits in my hand… "