Long ago, we were the hunted; we were the pray. Those among us who could see the tiger's face in the random pattern of leaves, could get away. They lived another day, and had children. The ability to make sense out of chaos was pasted down from generation to generation because it gave us an ability to survive. However, this ability has a down side. It leaves us susceptible to delusions. We can look at the confusing chaos of life and see patterns. Our brain is able to connect the dots, and make stories. But just because we can see a pattern in chaos does not mean it really exists.
Originally posted by ShakyamunisonLong ago, we were the hunted; we were the pray. Those among us who could see the tiger's face in the random pattern of leaves, could get away. They lived another day, and had children. The ability to make sense out of chaos was pasted down from generation to generation because it gave us an ability to survive.
The natural realm and the physical laws that government such, are not chaotic. In fact, they are "constant." On the flip side, if the physical laws the govern the natural realm were chaotic, man would never have a chance at survival. In other words, man would never understand their environment. If I miss understood your point, please let me know.
Originally posted by ShakyamunisonHowever, this ability has a down side. It leaves us susceptible to delusions. We can look at the confusing chaos of life and see patterns. Our brain is able to connect the dots, and make stories. But just because we can see a pattern in chaos does not mean it really exists.
This would only be true if the physical laws the govern the natural realm, were not constant. Science -- the pursuit to understand cause and effect -- would be impossible. Again, if I misunderstood your point, please let me know.
Originally posted by ushomefree
The natural realm and the physical laws that government such, are not chaotic. In fact, they are "constant." On the flip side, if the physical laws the govern the natural realm were chaotic, man would never have a chance at survival. In other words, man would never understand their environment. If I miss understood your point, please let me know.This would only be true if the physical laws the govern the natural realm, were not constant. Science -- the pursuit to understand cause and effect -- would be impossible. Again, if I misunderstood your point, let me know.
Ya, you missed my point. I'm not talking about the laws of physics. I am talking about chaos.
The first vid started with a question: how is it that people do not see the truth when it is right before their eyes. What I am saying is that this "truth" maybe missed by most people because it is nothing but random events put together by creative minds. I was pointing out that we have a natural ability to do this. However, just because we have that ability, does not mean we are always right. "Sometime a cigar is just a cigar".
Originally posted by ushomefree
The natural realm and the physical laws that government such, are not chaotic. In fact, they are "constant." On the flip side, if the physical laws the govern the natural realm were chaotic, man would never have a chance at survival. In other words, man would never understand their environment. If I miss understood your point, please let me know.This would only be true if the physical laws the govern the natural realm, were not constant. Science -- the pursuit to understand cause and effect -- would be impossible. Again, if I misunderstood your point, please let me know.
Originally posted by ShakyamunisonYa, you missed my point. I'm not talking about the laws of physics. I am talking about chaos.
The first vid started with a question: how is it that people do not see the truth when it is right before their eyes. What I am saying is that this "truth" maybe missed by most people because it is nothing but random events put together by creative minds. I was pointing out that we have a natural ability to do this. However, just because we have that ability, does not mean we are always right. "Sometime a cigar is just a cigar."
I appreciate the clarification. Thank you. However, I think the video was referring to knowledge and levels of understanding. The bottom line, was understanding truth, but some people run from it. And so... they will never be able to see through the "next veil"; they are blind. In the end, they label others insane -- those who have seen the next veil. Do you understand my point?
Originally posted by ushomefree
I appreciate the clarification. Thank you. However, I think the video was referring to knowledge and levels of understanding. The bottom line, was understanding truth, but some people run from it. And so... they will never be able to see through the "next veil"; they are blind. In the end, they label others insane -- those who have seen the next veil. Do you understand my point?
I get all that... but this so called truth, is at best a product of an over active imagination.
Originally posted by ushomefree
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Originally posted by Shakyamunison
Long ago, we were the hunted; we were the pray. Those among us who could see the tiger's face in the random pattern of leaves, could get away. They lived another day, and had children. The ability to make sense out of chaos was pasted down from generation to generation because it gave us an ability to survive. However, this ability has a down side. It leaves us susceptible to delusions. We can look at the confusing chaos of life and see patterns. Our brain is able to connect the dots, and make stories. But just because we can see a pattern in chaos does not mean it really exists.
you don't think Tigers and predators might need those same pattern recognition skills?
thinking a noise is a tasty small mammal and being right is a benefit over thinking it isn't and being wrong.
just food for thought, and a more interesting topic for discussion 🙂