5. Definitions needed.
Feb. 21st, 2012 12:55 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
washerlocket[Because this is Merope, this and all her replies are text unless it says otherwise.]
I have been reading, and there are things that confuse me.
What is a computer? Is it a counting device? It works on electricity and not magic, yes?
Is an ipod like a computer but like a record too?
Does the internet just catch information? Am I doing it now?
Why do muggles need so many things to open a tin with?
How can a pencil be mechanic?
What is a condom and why do muggles care if people give them out in schools?
Why do muggles think that the Lucifer is a snake? Is it because of magic?
What is your favorite book?
I have been reading, and there are things that confuse me.
What is a computer? Is it a counting device? It works on electricity and not magic, yes?
Is an ipod like a computer but like a record too?
Does the internet just catch information? Am I doing it now?
Why do muggles need so many things to open a tin with?
How can a pencil be mechanic?
What is a condom and why do muggles care if people give them out in schools?
Why do muggles think that the Lucifer is a snake? Is it because of magic?
What is your favorite book?
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Date: 2012-02-21 09:40 am (UTC)A condom is a device used to cover the penis before intercourse to prevent the spread of sexual disease and prevent pregnancy. Humans debate their distribution, discussion of them, and any reference to birth control and various other prophylactics because of the misconception that discussing sex will encourage students to have more sex which is often discouraged for various cultural reasons, when it instead allows them to cultivate risky misinformation when they encounter their first experiences, which are frequently unplanned.
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[And as an afterthought.]
My favorite book is a translation of the Epic of Gilgamesh. Second is "The Selfish Gene".
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Date: 2012-02-21 08:37 pm (UTC)What is it about?
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Date: 2012-02-22 01:33 am (UTC)The Epic of Gilgamesh is an old story. A good portion of it is about the friendship of the King of Uruk, and the man who was originally sent to kill him and later died for him.
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Date: 2012-02-22 03:37 am (UTC)I think I would like that story.
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Date: 2012-02-22 03:44 am (UTC)It is a good one. Gilgamesh also seeks immortality in it, and that is part of what causes him to lose his friend.
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Date: 2012-02-22 04:18 am (UTC)No one should seek immortality. It only brings sadness and heartbreak.