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Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Neocon who wrote (7546)	3/6/2001 1:26:49 AM
From: cosmicforce	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 82486

I guess I am saying that your own characterization of the "distributed consciousness" sounds pretty theological, and not especially scientific. It is true that it the system I'm proposing is transcendental (and, I admit, speculative), but isn't "theological" because it doesn't involve a personal "God". I don't use the word God because of the historical baggage and emotion it carries. This distributed consciousness would explain phenomena not normally considered physically explicable e.g., the positive results of meditation and contemplation. I think putting it in terms of God only leads to misunderstanding. I'll make it clear: I don't pray to It. What I'm describing is a system whereby information is independent of the matter upon which it manifests. This isn't mystical - it is physical, even if speculative. Most modern neuropsychologists and computer scientists are in agreement that that there is a quantum mechanical basis for the consciousness. So to address this point: We have, I think, enough on our plate just trying to improve human civilization and extend its benefits to all of those marginalized. Part of this is wise stewardship of natural resources, although there are arguments over courses of action. Nevertheless, I do not see the objection to such "anthropocentrism". I dispense with anthropocentrism because it is unnecessary, apparently unsupported except by weak (and highly variable) theological justifications. It also seems to produce actions and attitudes in people that aren't circumspect.