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The dilemma of Choice
9 Posts • 2963 Views Philosophy Forum |
I suspect "choice" is a matter of perception: A moment before, free will; a moment after, destiny. I suspect "choice" is an illusion -- that there is ALWAYS a reason that we make t... |
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Conscious and Sub-ConsciousConsciousness is just the tip of the iceberg
24 Posts • 12760 Views Psychology Forum |
Thanks for the meditation idea Angel of death. I'll try it next time I'm camping, since there are so many mirrors around here.
From what I understand about the brain, consciousness/sub-consciousnes... |
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Systemic Theory
3 Posts • 6584 Views Philosophy Forum |
Introduction
Worrying about the personally perceived dangers of prooven methods and technologies can and will, if unchecked and misunderstood, lead eventually to first the fear of, and subsequently... |
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Can we compare physics and psychology?
3 Posts • 2297 Views Philosophy Forum |
Can we compare physics and psychology?
Libido is an energy source-Heat is an energy source-there is potential and kinetic energy
Emotion aka instinct is an energy source-
Narcissism is a forc... |
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ChristianityCellphone VS Bible
41 Posts • 13631 Views Religion Forum |
Ironwood does have a point Sorceress, very few of us here have any objection to spirituality, we will respect whatever beliefs you hold, as long as you have good reason for holding them. For most of u... |
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Religion & HumanityUnhealthy Confrontations
12 Posts • 5859 Views Religion Forum |
Very interesting topic, third party or not. I've long believed God is beyond scientific understanding but science does give us clues as to God's creative power. Not conclusively, but theoret... |
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Free Will
60 Posts • 14983 Views Philosophy Forum |
Angel of death-
That depends if we found a way to transport the soul. If not, then your sould would remain in the body, but your brain would basically be erased. The theology is that your mind woul... |
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Life & Deathwhat defines life
63 Posts • 18238 Views Philosophy Forum |
And, my friend, what is the point of not 'anthropomising' life when those that judge life and write it down and think with their minds are themselves not human?
In order to understand the... |
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Insomnia
1 Posts • 2411 Views Stories & Poetry Forum |
Sleep has now become a luxury..
Awaiting that long needed retreat to dreamland
where nothing really matters; not a care in the world
a temporary exclusion from the world around you..
Stripped of... |
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God in Religionwhy do you believe in god?
253 Posts • 122322 Views Religion Forum |
Existance is a paradox, that is why it is debatable.
Your notion that nothingness is impossible, the point I take issue with given your self contradicting logic.
Because nothingness is no less s... |
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Epistemology: Truth & KnowledgeIs there a path to wisdom?
12 Posts • 3402 Views Philosophy Forum |
Is there a path to wisdom?
How can I know what I do not know? How can I trace that boundary between knowledge and ignorance?
In the dialogue 'Apology' Plato writes about Socrates while in the du... |
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Life & DeathVoluntary Human Extinction Movement
233 Posts • 131302 Views Philosophy Forum |
TO: XFreeGlowStickX
You wrote statements on April 24, 2009
I responded with answers on April 25, 2009
The following is my evaluation of your May 19, 2009 post.
XFreeGlowStickX:
F rom... |
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Alternative BeliefsWorship 101?
5 Posts • 2917 Views Religion Forum |
I've always detested the word worship. Because no god I'd ever even respect would be so vain and shallow.
So I found it very interesting when a semi famous researcher in england expressed... |
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DepressionMy boyfriend is depressed
2 Posts • 8379 Views Psychology Forum |
As someone suffering from depression myself I have some idea how it might feel for you being in a relationship with someone suffering from it.
There are no easy solutions for depression. One of the... |
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Consciousnesswhat is free will?
20 Posts • 32016 Views Philosophy Forum |
I'm just sharing my opinion here- I've read a few articles and books that discuss free will and my opinion is that there is probabilistic determinism (ie quantum physics, random with strict... |
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SocietyUnlocking Human Potential
11 Posts • 6621 Views Politics & Current Events Forum |
Ok.
So I've been pretty silent for some time now, not that everyone knows or cares... none the less...
I've refined my interests in life down to a few key issues, corruption/conspirac... |
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Intelligence, Memory & BrainWhat is effective communication?
18 Posts • 8295 Views Psychology Forum |
From witnessing certain topics being handled and discussed on the forum, and of course through my own experiences with trying to discuss topics with certain people on CC and in my own life, it is inte... |
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StoriesFinish The Story
11 Posts • 3636 Views Stories & Poetry Forum |
But nothing came from her mouth and feeling helpless she turned and ran through a side door of the ruined building in an attempt to hide, to get away.
It was quiet inside. And dark. Somewhat surpri... |
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Conscious and Sub-ConsciousThe Conscious and Unconscious Duality
13 Posts • 3577 Views Psychology Forum |
Doesn't most of the world wake up, go to work and live most of thier lives asleep? *lol*
Just joking. :) Though sometimes I want to yell "WAKE UP!" to all the sleepwalkers out there.... |
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God in ReligionDoes GOD Not Existed?
171 Posts • 41956 Views Religion Forum |
One thing the Atheist Cannot Figure Out.
Respectfully speaking, of course.
It is really simple. It is self-awareness. The awareness that I exist. The awareness that I exist includes my awareness... |
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meditation
33 Posts • 9962 Views Philosophy Forum |
I see nothing wrong with enjoying freedom and the physical senses, and I do not think they should be dismissed by any means.
Conversely, I see people generally dismiss our main non physical sense or... |
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Natural Cures & Alternative MedicineHow to do meditation at home?
5 Posts • 7025 Views Health & Wellness Forum |
Decius once again you dazzle
To add to everything he just said better than I think I could and thank you for educating us on the idea that the mind trains itself to use meditation as a calming tool... |
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Epistemology: Truth & KnowledgeIs there a path to wisdom?
12 Posts • 3402 Views Philosophy Forum |
i do understand your point, But i guess that's why i'm not that satisfied with my job, there are millions of ways to solve a puzzle, finding those different ways gives me joy, not satisfying... |
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Physics & CosmologySomething out of nothing
40 Posts • 8796 Views Science & Technology Forum |
It is indeed true that Kant argued that space and time are categories of subjectivity. What I dissent from is your assertion that they are for that reason “illusion†or mere simulacra. Con... |
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Life & DeathDid Einstein unknowingly prove life beyond death?!?! This is a theory of everything
25 Posts • 63700 Views Philosophy Forum |
WARNING!
My explanation may not be fact however comes from my studies and learning how the mind works. It depresses the heck out of me and I truly hope and want the following is incorrect every time... |
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