/sci/ - Science & Math

>>11012817
not science or math but that ass is fine as hell.

sociological could involve measuring 'attractiveness' by survey, relationship success (marriage/divorce), and intimacy. also could measure pornography use by survey (candidates may lie as well as in prior survey). Even bigger scale could examine cultural and personal attitudes and beliefs towards both issues, whilst using more varied populations and inclusion of populations that may religiously/morally oppose pornography.

then back up with a more natural science approach would simply measure pornography use against oxytocin or dopamine or some shit when exposed to their partner.

>>11012817
> A Painting of the first BRAAPosters, dated to the early 1800s

>>11012839
How much do you think it would cost to perform these experiments and produce something credible? I only have 2,000 dollars saved up since Im just a bus driver but Im comfortable reading and writing scientific papers.

>>11012817
>How do I go about testing this scientifically?

have sex

>>11012817

Most desires are false or misleading.

It's like wanting a sports car when you know that all you actually ever do is the commute to work..

And your ok with the above average mpg your getting.

But your obsessed with the sports car beyond reason..

But you know that it's not actually what you want.

I suppose what I'm saying is that sports cars are for people that make a lot more money than they need..

And they wouldn't really buy them for the same reason you would.

The end.

>>11012817
>scientifically speaking

>>11012913
>It's like wanting a sports car when you know that all you actually ever do is the commute to work..

it's called a hobby, weirdo

>>11012913
>>11012930
cont.

and yes, some people do have more money than brain. i'm not saying you're wrong about that, but there's nothing wrong with having a hobby that you enjoy.

>>11012913
>>11012930
cont.

and yes, some people do have more money than brains. i'm not saying you're wrong about that, but there's nothing wrong with having a hobby that you enjoy.

>>11012817
But you are not supposed to be attracted to your wife, you are supposed to be attracted to your girlfriends.

>>11012962

I never really thought of it as a hobby, it requires far too much investment in time and money.

And although I like driving I very rarely like doing the upkeep and maintenance.

I play video games.

>>11012980

it's a rich mans hobby. i'd love to participate but i don't have 50k to drop on a car either.

running is a hobby, sports cars are a hobby, yacht racing is a hobby too.

>>11012918
Are you a new spam bot schizzos? Are you a spambot?

>>11012992
I guess whacking it can be a hobby.

>>11012998

it's certainly cheaper than motorsports. wouldn't call it a hobby though

>>11012992

I really dont know what to make of your argument.

I'm stumped.

>>11013017

people do things for fun. some people are less frugal than others. that's really the gist of it.

>>11013028

I played football most my life.

But I never considered it a hobby lol.

>>11013036

well than what do *you* consider a hobby? stamp collecting? wood carving?

>>11013017
Not everything is an argument. Is it?

>>11013036
> hobby - an activity or interest pursued for pleasure or relaxation and not as a main occupation

>>11013069
cont.

although i think the word "hobby" generally has positive connotations in american english. things like wacking off, drinking, and smoking are too vulgar to be called "hobbies" imo.

>>11013090
Don't judge me.

>>11013098

perhaps "habit" is the better word for those activities. i've seen the word "hobby" used in reference to less-than-wholesome activities in some translated works, and i wanted to set the record straight

>>11012817
>I have a theory that over time, pornography decreases the attractiveness of a lover

The attractiveness of a current partner decreases anyway, because humans are
NOT
MONOGAMOUS
ANIMALS

>>11013113
You may be right for some but whacking and hotrodding still take some stern self discipline for me. Drinking comes naturally but I'm never sure when it's appropriate and that probably makes me more conservative. Yeah. People are dumb.

>>11013131

i think you're missing my point, i'm trying to pin down the meaning of the word "hobby".

"hobby" is an appropriate word for pursuits and activities that have a positive influence or are otherwise wholesome or at least relatively benign to ones well being (if not their wallet)

"habit" is a better word for vices like drugs, tobacco, drinking, and jacking off.

>>11012817
Over time all pornography does is

A) Lower you standards

B) Make you feel progressively less attracted to individuals the more you jack off to them.

>>11012817
Porn is addictive and you shouldn't watch it if you are an adult.

>>11012913
Your bad at grammar.

the dog going in for a sniff, makes me lose it. every time.

>>11012817
your lovers were all shit so it doesn't suprise me you think this

This is not a theory, retard. You should call it a hypothesis

>>11012817
What the fuck kind of environment would cause something like this? Famine?

>>11012817
Well first you have to get a lover anon

>>11013378
u have poor depth perception anon

>>11012856
lmao you fucking imbecile.

invest that money into your education for career progression or something else. you don't have anywhere near the expertise or credibility to be awarded a grant and 2,000 is fucking peanuts if you want to do a big study with all of the equipment and subordinates. it's not even an interesting or valuable study topic. so what if it has an effect? are you suggesting we ban it outright?

spend your time and money on getting a better education and career, and maybe if you manage to get a PhD or you get enough money to fund research or donate to academic departments then you can start thinking about stupid research ideas.

>>11012856
More than you can afford. You should look into finding a foundation to help support it/kick starter and give have it carried out by a scientist, with integrity

>>11012817

There has to be a relationship to harm in the first place.