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I just saw synthisis, Its horrifying


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Taboo-XX wrote...

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That was meant for Taboo and his claim Synthesis removed diversity.


I said nothing of diversity.

You make people understand each other. That's a forced change. Nice work, you have done what no authoritarian in the past has been able to do, force an understanding.

That's absurd.


So basically "I don't wanna understand everyone and want to stay close minded because forced?"

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The ethics of synthesis match the ethics of totalitarianism quite nicely. I know what is better for you so I will make the choice for you (that way you will live happily ever after trust me.)

You don't have the right to force someone to do something even if it is good for them, that is not freedom it is slavery.

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also, notice how Synthesis is narrated through EDI's take. She wanted to be 'alive', so for her it might be butterflies and rainbows, but does she really understand what everyone became? Does she see what IS or what she WANTS to see?

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Taboo-XX wrote...

MisterJB wrote...

That was meant for Taboo and his claim Synthesis removed diversity.


I said nothing of diversity.

You make people understand each other. That's a forced change. Nice work, you have done what no authoritarian in the past has been able to do, force an understanding.

That's absurd.

Who says it is forced? Understanding something does not equal liking or respecting it. As such, no freedom is removed.

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MisterJB wrote...

Taboo-XX wrote...

MisterJB wrote...

That was meant for Taboo and his claim Synthesis removed diversity.


I said nothing of diversity.

You make people understand each other. That's a forced change. Nice work, you have done what no authoritarian in the past has been able to do, force an understanding.

That's absurd.

Who says it is forced? Understanding something does not equal liking or respecting it. As such, no freedom is removed.


Are you legitimately implying that you think it isn't forced?

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How does this magical "understanding" even work?

Hey, we know the Krogan are breeding at a dangerous rate. They're going to be a problem. Ah, but nevermind 'cause Synthesis?

Is that how?

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o Ventus wrote...

MisterJB wrote...

Taboo-XX wrote...

MisterJB wrote...

That was meant for Taboo and his claim Synthesis removed diversity.


I said nothing of diversity.

You make people understand each other. That's a forced change. Nice work, you have done what no authoritarian in the past has been able to do, force an understanding.

That's absurd.

Who says it is forced? Understanding something does not equal liking or respecting it. As such, no freedom is removed.


Are you legitimately implying that you think it isn't forced?


I lol'd.

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o Ventus wrote...
Are you legitimately implying that you think it isn't forced?

It's forcing synthetics to understand organics. It is not forcing synthetics to act a certain way towards organics.
It could even be that it is simply giving emotions to synthetic like EDI demonstrates and nothing else.
Knowledge is not as deadly as ignorance.

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MisterJB wrote...

Who says it is forced? Understanding something does not equal liking or respecting it. As such, no freedom is removed.

I agree with this.

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Synthesis has always been moronic because it is effectively the same as the reapers harvesting organics anyway. The reapers are not entirely synthetic, they are a synthesis of both synthetic and organic life. They have the juices of other races flowing through them. Choosing synthesis is effectively identical to allowing everything you've fought against in games 1-3 happen. It never should have existed.

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MisterJB wrote...

o Ventus wrote...
Are you legitimately implying that you think it isn't forced?

It's forcing synthetics to understand organics. It is not forcing synthetics to act a certain way towards organics.
It could even be that it is simply giving emotions to synthetic like EDI demonstrates and nothing else.
Knowledge is not as deadly as ignorance.


So you're saying it's entirely possible that nothin at all was fixed? What's the point then?

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MisterJB wrote...

o Ventus wrote...
Are you legitimately implying that you think it isn't forced?

It's forcing synthetics to understand organics. It is not forcing synthetics to act a certain way towards organics.
It could even be that it is simply giving emotions to synthetic like EDI demonstrates and nothing else.
Knowledge is not as deadly as ignorance.


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That isn't gaining knowledge, it's a forced understanding.

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MattFini wrote...

How does this magical "understanding" even work?

Hey, we know the Krogan are breeding at a dangerous rate. They're going to be a problem. Ah, but nevermind 'cause Synthesis?

Is that how?

Why do you insist Synthesis ever claimed to be the solution to all life's problems?

The reason we see the krogan expanding in Synthesis is simply because, after this war, there will be a time of cooperation between the species who fought and the knowledge given by the Reapers. It doesn't mean that if the krogan become a threat, synthesis will do something to stop them.

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o Ventus wrote...
So you're saying it's entirely possible that nothin at all was fixed? What's the point then?

The first step was taken. It's better than to believe Synthesis will create an utopia in a day.

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BrookerT wrote...

Would be bad if not for EDIs voice-over, its effectively become my Cannon ending because of this.
"I am alive" . . . excuse me, man tears ;_;


I loved the voiceover part. And I expected all these hate threads. LOL I knew that no matter what Bioware did, they wouldn't please 90% of those that inhabit these forums.

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Why are you people so hypocrite about the synthesis ending?!

Shepard has enough blood on his hands by slaughtering waves of indoctrinated enemies and mercenaries, committing the genocide of the Batarians and murdering sidestory characters throughout the game. How many times let the game decide you about the fate, life or death of others? Do you have the same strong aversion against the game because you have to choose which squadmate or loved friend to sacrifice from time to time? Shepard has always been the guy in charge, forcing his decisions on others. Where does that sudden moral reflection come from?

How many times do you hear the ultimate justification "It had to be done!" thoughout the game? Mass Effect has never been about individualistic self-determination. To me the tone was always been military and therefore self-righteous: Synthesis - "it had to be done!" is completely in line with the rest of the game.

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MisterJB wrote...

o Ventus wrote...
So you're saying it's entirely possible that nothin at all was fixed? What's the point then?

The first step was taken. It's better than to believe Synthesis will create an utopia in a day.


Way to avoid even acknowledging my question.

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Taboo-XX wrote...

MisterJB wrote...

o Ventus wrote...
Are you legitimately implying that you think it isn't forced?

It's forcing synthetics to understand organics. It is not forcing synthetics to act a certain way towards organics.
It could even be that it is simply giving emotions to synthetic like EDI demonstrates and nothing else.
Knowledge is not as deadly as ignorance.


That isn't gaining knowledge, it's a forced understanding.


....LOL WUT.

Knowledge: (B2) the range of one's information or understanding.

Their understanding is expanded, therefore their knowledge is expanded.

Modifié par TJX2045, 27 juin 2012 - 05:37 .


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MisterJB wrote...

MattFini wrote...

How does this magical "understanding" even work?

Hey, we know the Krogan are breeding at a dangerous rate. They're going to be a problem. Ah, but nevermind 'cause Synthesis?

Is that how?

Why do you insist Synthesis ever claimed to be the solution to all life's problems?

The reason we see the krogan expanding in Synthesis is simply because, after this war, there will be a time of cooperation between the species who fought and the knowledge given by the Reapers. It doesn't mean that if the krogan become a threat, synthesis will do something to stop them.


I'm saying it was silly for ME3 to suddenly try and be specifically about organics vs. synthetics in the 11th hour.  

There was far more to the trilogy and synthesis really does nothing except create a creepy world where people who saw their loved ones turned into husks now have to live side-by-side with those damn things. 

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Way to avoid even acknowledging my question.

The point is that the first step towards lasting peace was taken. The point is that the knowledge of the Reapers can help improve our civilizations. The point is that no species had to die.

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MisterJB wrote...

o Ventus wrote...
Way to avoid even acknowledging my question.

The point is that the first step towards lasting peace was taken. The point is that the knowledge of the Reapers can help improve our civilizations. The point is that no species had to die.


What makes you think the hybrids would even be of the mindset to cooperate with the Reapers? For some reason I doubt they would just forget about the near genocide the Reapers have been committing on them.

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o Ventus wrote...

MisterJB wrote...

o Ventus wrote...
Way to avoid even acknowledging my question.

The point is that the first step towards lasting peace was taken. The point is that the knowledge of the Reapers can help improve our civilizations. The point is that no species had to die.


What makes you think the hybrids would even be of the mindset to cooperate with the Reapers? For some reason I doubt they would just forget about the near genocide the Reapers have been committing on them.

They gain the knowledge and understanding of EVERYONE; all past generations and all species as well as the knowledge of the reapers.  Since going with Synthesis means in your game it was the only solution, everyone understands why.

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Tal_Elmar wrote...

also, notice how Synthesis is narrated through EDI's take. She wanted to be 'alive', so for her it might be butterflies and rainbows, but does she really understand what everyone became? Does she see what IS or what she WANTS to see?


Yeah, I noticed that too. I think the choice to use her rather than an organic was very deliberate on BioWare's part. And imo it adds even more to the ambiguity and the creepiness factor of the synthesis end.

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o Ventus wrote...
What makes you think the hybrids would even be of the mindset to cooperate with the Reapers? For some reason I doubt they would just forget about the near genocide the Reapers have been committing on them.

Indeed, I'm quite certain there will be great tension between the Reapers and the races they attacked. But with most of the galaxy lying in ruins, they are really not in a position to turn down aid. Especially from a ridiculously more advanced species.

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Sh0dan wrote...

Why are you people so hypocrite about the synthesis ending?!

Shepard has enough blood on his hands by slaughtering waves of indoctrinated enemies and mercenaries, committing the genocide of the Batarians and murdering sidestory characters throughout the game. How many times let the game decide you about the fate, life or death of others? Do you have the same strong aversion against the game because you have to choose which squadmate or loved friend to sacrifice from time to time? Shepard has always been the guy in charge, forcing his decisions on others. Where does that sudden moral reflection come from?


Most of the people that Shepard has to kill either made their decision (Cerberus soldiers, mercenaries, Geth, etc),  were already dead (Cerberus indoctrinated soldiers, Reaper ground forces, etc.), knew what the risks were whe they signed on (anybody that may have died in the Suicide mission) or he was actively blocked from sending a warning (Batarian colony). While he does have blood on his hands, it's not the same as what you're arguing.

How many times do you hear the ultimate justification "It had to be done!" thoughout the game? Mass Effect has never been about individualistic self-determination. To me the tone was always been military and therefore self-righteous: Synthesis - "it had to be done!" is completely in line with the rest of the game.


You've never served have you? Military is rarely self-righteous, though they can come across that way. They have to make decisions that most people would never even think existed and they have to do it in an environment that is anything but calm and rational. The reason they come across as self-righteous is because it is almost impossible to describe their reasoning for a decision to anybody that hasn't been in a similar situation.

Also, the difference is that Synthesis didn't "have to be done". The option to fulfill the mission he was given is there. Another option that, while really bad, doesn't violate every living thing in the galaxy is also present. Choosing Synthesis is a choice that can't be justified by "had to be done".