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KieronGames May 19th, 2010 11:42 AM

Nostrodamus(or however its spelt) 2010
 
Hi,

I've been reading about World War III 2010, and apparently a lot of people believe it. That really P!SSES PEOPLE OFF. When will people learn that Nostrodamus was a false prophet.
So I wanna know if any of you guys believe this crap.
What idiot would want a 3rd world war!

The Cynic May 19th, 2010 11:47 AM

Nostradamus's so-called predictions were so vague that he knew they would come true. The one where he "predicted" the rise of Hitler and World war 2 was when he basically said:

Beasts wild with hunger shall cross the rivers:Most of the fighting shall be close by the Hister [Danube],It shall result in the great one being dragged in an iron cage,While the German shall be watching over the infant Rhine.

As fancy as this seems he was actually saying "at some point, there's going to be a big battle near the Danube". The Danube is a large and important river with many industrial areas aound it so there was always going to be a battle there.

You see what I mean? Poppycock.

KieronGames May 19th, 2010 11:52 AM

thanks now im getting worried

Timbjerr May 19th, 2010 12:02 PM

If your profile is to be believed, you're only ten years old. When I was ten, I had better things on my mind than doomsday scenarios or the writings of 16th century French apothecaries. Go outside and play baseball or something. XD

Nostradamus's writings are infamous for being extremely vague. People that buy into it will make the connections so contrived that it's hard to really see it until after the predicted event happens.

KieronGames May 19th, 2010 12:03 PM

would someone tell me what vague means XD
and if hes a flase prophet or not
uh oh mod alert

Chibi-chan May 19th, 2010 12:05 PM

It's all has to do with your opinion. No one knows.
This is like, the fifth doomsday thread you've made e________e;;;;;;;

KieronGames May 19th, 2010 12:07 PM

well its my friends who tell me

Tacogeddon May 19th, 2010 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Cynic (Post 5812852)
Nostradamus's so-called predictions were so vague that he knew they would come true.

Psychics make a career out of this, if I were to go into a large crowd and shout in the most dramatic way possible, somebody here never had the chance to know their father, probability would lend me some chance that I'd be right for someone out there.

So yeah, nonsense, silliness, and other synonyms. :P

The Cynic May 19th, 2010 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tacogeddon (Post 5812972)
Psychics make a career out of this, if I were to go into a large crowd and shout in the most dramatic way possible, somebody here never had the chance to know their father, probability would lend me some chance that I'd be right for someone out there.

So yeah, nonsense, silliness, and other synonyms. :P

Oh yes, I forgot to mention that Nostradamus used "rainbow statements". These are also used by psychics, mediums and other liars. Its part of a series of fraudulent techniques called "cold reading" and wikipedia has a lovely article on this that I have just found.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_reading

A "rainbow statement" used by a psychic would be like:
  • "Most of the time you are positive and cheerful, but there has been a time in the past when you were very upset."
  • "You are a very kind and considerate person, but when somebody does something to break your trust, you feel deep-seated anger."
  • "I would say that you are mostly shy and quiet, but when the mood strikes you, you can easily become the center of attention."
They initially sound specific but actually cover such a wide spectrum.

That's how people like David Blaine make lots of money. It is quite clever. I prefer traditional magic like rabbits out of hats etc.

Jolene May 19th, 2010 1:02 PM

I am worried about future events such as these.


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