XPost: alt.atheism, alt.philosophy
From: relaxing@earth
"Joseph H" wrote in message
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> ralph wrote:
>> In message <1159294349.429981.271530@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>,
>> Joseph H writes
>>
>> >We sure do. My contention is that it is time we paid more attention to
>> >observable reality and less to the creation of it. I suggest that the
>> >sum total of known observable reality is now sufficient to provide all
>> >the meaning we seek.
>>
>> Absolutely, Joseph. Everything.
>>
>> Except, maybe, the structure of the Universe?
> Hallo, Ralphie, still stirring it up, you ol dawg...!
>
> The structure of the universe? We seem to be gathering information on
> that as we speak. But in any case I never said that we already know
> EVERYTHING. I said we know enough to provide meaning. It's a fine
> point. But you missed it, baby.
>>
>> Oh, and life ...
>>
>> Oh, and consciousness ...
>>
>> And the possibility of life elsewhere ...
>>
>> Yes, and how to run a globalised society that is sustainable for all ...
>>
>> As you say, all the meaning we seek.
>
> Maybe you should check out the difference between meaning and
> knowledge. Meaning provides a valued basis for existence. I believe we
> know enough to be able to say that we have such.
> Joseph H
Maybe Joseph you could check out the difference between *I* and *We* ....
then check out your own self-dialogue for some meaning into what you're
saying and thinking.
In psychology there's a concept called "projection". In metaphysics there;s
thing called "group think". cheers
>>
>> Almost.
>>
>> --
>> ralph
>
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