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Lost 2: Tied to a Tree in a Jungle of Mystery

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§ ita § - Oct 13, 2006 9:06:25 am PDT #2389 of 5968

Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

That computer couldn't, because it was old.

Is this stated, or inferred?

In fact, they just had a terminal, didn't they?

What bearing does this have on the computer's capability?

I can't imagine a program that on input of a predictable constant does a task that it cannot do without the input of said predictable constant--the rationale for this is psychological, but until we know what the tests are and are for, I still consider the question fundamentally unanswered.

Topic!Cindy - Oct 13, 2006 9:16:56 am PDT #2390 of 5968

What is even happening?

You missed the whole this-answer-is-all-nonsense-with-magnets context, huh?

§ ita § - Oct 13, 2006 9:22:12 am PDT #2391 of 5968

Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

Then it's not an answer.

Is all my point.

tiggy - Oct 13, 2006 9:59:33 am PDT #2392 of 5968

I do believe in killing the messenger, you know why? Because it sends a message. ~ Damon Salvatore

Can't the computer just do it on its own?

EXACTLY!

That computer couldn't, because it was old.

the orientation video told them specifically not to use the computer for anything other than entering the numbers and to not try to set up a system where the computer would automatically enter the numbers when the time came.

so i'm with ita on this. i have severe doubt that typing in the numbers does anything other than play mindgames on the participant. earthquake and flash of light randomness from last season be damned.

Topic!Cindy - Oct 13, 2006 10:02:02 am PDT #2393 of 5968

What is even happening?

Then it's not an answer.

Is all my point.

That it wasn't an answer was my point as well.

Theodosia - Oct 13, 2006 10:14:51 am PDT #2394 of 5968

'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"

"The nation that controls electromagnetism will control the world!" -- Old Dick Tracy comic strip.

§ ita § - Oct 13, 2006 10:24:01 am PDT #2395 of 5968

Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

Oh, look. The meaning of the numbers has been revealed.

Polter-Cow - Oct 13, 2006 10:28:51 am PDT #2396 of 5968

What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!

I've wanted to check out The Lost Experience. It sounded pretty wacky. I wonder if it's all canon, though, and if they'll ever use that explanation for the numbers on the actual show.

Kevin - Oct 13, 2006 1:20:49 pm PDT #2397 of 5968

Never fall in love with somebody you actually love.

In season 2 at the beginning, doesn't Desmond freak out and run away because the computer gets broken?

Why didn't he use the override?

I think we'll find out why the numbers had to be entered when it's a) sweeps and b) they've thought of something.

aurelia - Oct 13, 2006 9:22:14 pm PDT #2398 of 5968

All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.

I must have reached some sort of zen state regarding answers on this show.

As long as I get to see Sawyer working for a fish biscuit I'm happy.

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