Thread: New take on 'I forgot my pen'
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05-02-2006, 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by praefector
that was a really informative read, thanks

im not so sure where this song makes use of it though (if that's what youre suggesting)
Because it mentions that the lethal text would have to be in a 'transcendental language' and therefore cannot be communicated in spoken or written language... "I forgot my pen"

I dont think this song actually references this, but its a good thought

http://deoxy.org/alephnull/jaynes.htm

Most interesting bit
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Old 05-02-2006, 05:48 AM   #28
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Re: New take on 'I forgot my pen'
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Originally Posted by praefector
that was a really informative read, thanks

im not so sure where this song makes use of it though (if that's what youre suggesting)
Because it mentions that the lethal text would have to be in a 'transcendental language' and therefore cannot be communicated in spoken or written language... "I forgot my pen"

I dont think this song actually references this, but its a good thought

http://deoxy.org/alephnull/jaynes.htm

Most interesting bit
Last edited by ArizonaBay; 05-02-2006 at 06:02 AM..
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