September 18, 2003, 15:48
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A thought I just had
The basic building block of our universe has to be indivisible otherwise it wouldn't be the most basic one. Our consciousness can't be split in two if you think about it, so the universe is built up from consciousness. Discuss. 
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September 18, 2003, 15:50
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September 18, 2003, 15:53
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How do YOU know our consciouness can't be split in two? How do YOU know there is only one "thing" that is indivisible?
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September 18, 2003, 15:53
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Park Avenue needs to get laid . . .
discuss.
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September 18, 2003, 15:56
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I think we ALL need to get laid.
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September 18, 2003, 16:14
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I think we're figment's of some delusional person's imagination.
Sava, are we ? 
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September 18, 2003, 17:19
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The universe is built of the quarks (I think  ) in the gluons and protons and neutrons (I think ) in atoms that form molecules of substances and compounds (I think ).
Or it would be just as easy to go along the fringe routes such as "We're a computer simulation" or something.
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September 18, 2003, 17:19
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What is with you and your latest mind = everything drive?
Besides, there are theories out there that suggest the unitary self, a single consciousness is an illusion. One's the multiple drafts theory which views consciousness as a draft constantly being rewritten by the team of individual sub-conscious pieces. There are also differing levels of consciousness that have the brain working at higher or lower levels of cognitation. Consciousness isn't the unitary thing it seems to be. The idea that we are unitary beings is an illusion in mind and body. We are a battle ground for genes, the creation of brief ceasefires and temporary alliances between allele commanders. We are the play of the mind, with many actors uneasily working together to put on a show.
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September 18, 2003, 17:25
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Originally posted by SlowwHand
I think we're figment's of some delusional person's imagination.
Sava, are we ?
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AHHHH THE VOICES WHO ARE YOU, STIOP WRITING IN MY JORUAN!L!!!!!!
I think consciousness can be split in two... look at multiple personality disorders.
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September 18, 2003, 17:25
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Don't think too much, Bodds. You might hurt yourself.
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September 18, 2003, 17:37
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Sometimes I wonder what goes on in that head of his
"So, Bodds, how's it going?"
"I'm not Bodds I'm Park you nim rod!!!"
"No, I am still here, you can't get away that easily."
"Yes I can! I need a beer..."
"Don't matter, if you have a beer than I will have one too!"
"Oh, my god, we're inseperable!!!"
"Yes we are, mwahahahaha!"
"If were inseperable that means my mind is inseperable and if that is the case everything in my head is as real as everything outside of my head and is also inseperable!!!"
"Yes"
"I have to write this down!"
"Just don't tell them about your idea for the flux compacitor, it wouldn't help you travel through time."
"Shud up Bodds, that was your idea not mine."
God, it's gotta be a mess in there
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September 18, 2003, 18:20
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"What is mind? No matter."
"What is matter? Never mind."
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September 18, 2003, 19:03
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Even if we accept your premises, the conclusion does not logically follow.
There may be other indivisible things.
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September 18, 2003, 19:09
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Re: A thought I just had
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Originally posted by Park Avenue
The basic building block of our universe has to be indivisible otherwise it wouldn't be the most basic one. Our consciousness can't be split in two if you think about it, so the universe is built up from consciousness. Discuss.
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you're not going to a very good university
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September 18, 2003, 19:33
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Originally posted by Sava
AHHHH THE VOICES WHO ARE YOU, STIOP WRITING IN MY JORUAN!L!!!!!!
I think consciousness can be split in two... look at multiple personality disorders.
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Nahhh, most of 'em are schizophrenics or charlatins.
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September 18, 2003, 19:34
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Re: Re: A thought I just had
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Originally posted by paiktis22
you're not going to a very good university
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Yeah! Aristotle could whip their whole philosophy faculty with one hand tied behind his back.
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September 18, 2003, 20:51
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NO DIKTOR STRANGELOVE YOU ARE WRONG... DID YOU EVER SEE "IDENTITY" ? JOHN CUSACK AND AMANDA PEET WERE STUCK IN TEH FAT GUY!
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September 18, 2003, 20:58
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I think we ALL need to get laid.
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Indeed.
/me raises eyebrow.
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September 18, 2003, 21:03
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I accept your offer Kenobi!
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September 18, 2003, 21:12
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Eh, post a pic.
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September 18, 2003, 21:26
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Originally posted by Ben Kenobi
Eh, post a pic.
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September 18, 2003, 21:50
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You part of a terrorist cell?
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