# The Ant-Farm Theory **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 21, 2020, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ant-farm-theory/852274 "2020-04-21T16:25:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Tachyon\_Theorist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tachyon_theorist/32/15_2.png) [@Tachyon\_Theorist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tachyon_Theorist)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2020, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ant-farm-theory/852274/1 "2020-04-21T16:25:25Z")
The work and progress that occurs inside a small isolated space(such as a bedroom) will be not very effective towards the future. Great inventions come from multiple combined employees and outside audiences without a drop of biased perception. Therefore, using the world as your inspiration, your canvas, and your successor is the key to discovery. _- Pyuriel Hanner_ This theory was originally invented by me and said that all of our work will be for nothing if it doesn’t survive longer than us, as in the world is slowly dying and if we stopped focusing on entertainment and criticism, we’d probably be able to transport our property to Proxima-B by now. ---
**Author:** ![Velocity](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/velocity/32/18006_2.png) [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2020, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ant-farm-theory/852274/2 "2020-04-21T16:26:56Z")
Deep thoughts. I don’t get any of it… ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2020, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ant-farm-theory/852274/3 "2020-04-21T16:33:05Z")
Are you [Pyuriel Hanner](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk7uc1_72_6UkzMrgA-ET1w)? ---
**Author:** ![Tachyon\_Theorist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tachyon_theorist/32/15_2.png) [@Tachyon\_Theorist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tachyon_Theorist)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2020, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ant-farm-theory/852274/4 "2020-04-21T16:37:21Z")
> [@TriPolar](#): > > Are you [Pyuriel Hanner](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk7uc1_72_6UkzMrgA-ET1w)? Yes I Am ---
**Author:** ![Tachyon\_Theorist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tachyon_theorist/32/15_2.png) [@Tachyon\_Theorist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tachyon_Theorist)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2020, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ant-farm-theory/852274/5 "2020-04-21T16:38:38Z")
It means that anything that happens inside(construction wise). Stays inside. Used to mean that we need to focus on getting to another planet before we ruin the earth more. We should leave viruses and warfare behind us and move on to the future. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2020, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ant-farm-theory/852274/6 "2020-04-21T16:48:31Z")
And your question is? ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2020, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ant-farm-theory/852274/7 "2020-04-21T16:51:33Z")
Stop! Hanner time! ---
**Author:** ![MichaelEmouse](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/michaelemouse/32/101_2.png) [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2020, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ant-farm-theory/852274/8 "2020-04-21T16:54:24Z")
> [@Dewey\_Finn](#): > > And your question is? “How can I promote my crackpot theories?” He quotes himself as a source on a forum. ---
**Author:** ![Tachyon\_Theorist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tachyon_theorist/32/15_2.png) [@Tachyon\_Theorist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tachyon_Theorist)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2020, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ant-farm-theory/852274/9 "2020-04-21T16:56:25Z")
> [@Dewey\_Finn](#): > > And your question is? I dont know what exactly you are asking. ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2020, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ant-farm-theory/852274/10 "2020-04-21T17:00:51Z")
> [@Tachyon\_Theorist](#): > > I dont know what exactly you are asking. You posted this in the subforum General Questions. So generally, you should have been asking a question. ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2020, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ant-farm-theory/852274/11 "2020-04-21T17:01:50Z")
> [@Tachyon\_Theorist](#): > > I dont know what exactly you are asking. This forum is for General Questions, you ask a question, we answer. Do you have a question? We could provide random answers if you like. I’m pretty good at that. ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2020, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ant-farm-theory/852274/12 "2020-04-21T17:04:58Z")
Before we get too harsh on the fellow (a _little_ harsh, mind you, but not _too_ harsh) look at his profile. No, not the part about us not needing to die because something something mind, the part where he is 15 years old. ---
**Author:** ![MichaelEmouse](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/michaelemouse/32/101_2.png) [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2020, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ant-farm-theory/852274/13 "2020-04-21T17:09:25Z")
> [@Darren\_Garrison](#): > > Before we get too harsh on the fellow (a _little_ harsh, mind you, but not _too_ harsh) look at his profile. No, not the part about us not needing to die because something something mind, the part where he is 15 years old. Thanks for pointing that out. ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2020, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ant-farm-theory/852274/14 "2020-04-21T17:11:59Z")
Yeah, that does change things. Keep at it **Tachyon Theorist** , you’re doing pretty good for 15. ---
**Author:** ![engineer\_comp\_geek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/engineer_comp_geek/32/504_2.png) [@engineer\_comp\_geek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/engineer_comp_geek)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2020, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ant-farm-theory/852274/15 "2020-04-21T17:14:44Z")
**Moderator Action** Welcome to the SDMB, **Tachyon Theorist**. The General Questions forum is for questions with factual answers. Since your post does not contain a question, it is better suited to our MPSIMS forum. No biggie. I will move this thread for you. Also, while we are happy to discuss any theories or ideas that you have, please note that the SDMB is not the place for self-promotion. If you want to discuss your theory, that’s great. If you just want to promote it, this isn’t the place. Moving thread from GQ to MPSIMS. ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2020, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ant-farm-theory/852274/16 "2020-04-21T17:21:40Z")
[Moderating] Whatever this is, it certainly isn’t a factual question, so it certainly doesn’t belong in the General Questions forum. I think that the OP is maybe trying to debate his premise? Or to proselytize for it? In either of those cases, it would, I suppose, fit in Great Debates. I’ll move it over there. ---
**Author:** ![beowulff](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beowulff/32/542_2.png) [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2020, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ant-farm-theory/852274/17 "2020-04-21T18:10:01Z")
> [@Tachyon\_Theorist](#): > > It means that anything that happens inside(construction wise). Stays inside. > Used to mean that we need to focus on getting to another planet before we ruin the earth more. We should leave viruses and warfare behind us and move on to the future. Maybe we should focus on not wrecking this planet before we go and wreck another one… ---
**Author:** ![Tachyon\_Theorist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tachyon_theorist/32/15_2.png) [@Tachyon\_Theorist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tachyon_Theorist)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2020, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ant-farm-theory/852274/18 "2020-04-21T18:56:44Z")
Just Stop. ---
**Author:** ![Tachyon\_Theorist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tachyon_theorist/32/15_2.png) [@Tachyon\_Theorist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tachyon_Theorist)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2020, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ant-farm-theory/852274/19 "2020-04-21T18:59:37Z")
Everyone realize that i’m 15 before commenting ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2020, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ant-farm-theory/852274/20 "2020-04-21T19:07:34Z")
> [@Tachyon\_Theorist](#): > > …if we stopped focusing on entertainment and criticism, we’d probably be able to transport our property to Proxima-B by now. That could be true, but it seems unlikely we’ll be able to focus on something like that. We aren’t doing that great getting everybody together to deal with a virus. Do you have any ideas about how people could change the way they behave? Even if people were willing to give up entertainment and criticism, how would everyone end up deciding on the same goal? Political movements and force never work all that well. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ant-farm-theory/852274.md?page=2)