Morbid Wrote:
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> No straight answers here it seems... tsk, tsk,
> tsk!
>
> On the question you offer, "are you the same
> person", I would answer you, turkey_machine: "That
> really depends".
>
> On a molecular level, certainly not: an almost
> uncountable number of molecules have been
> destroyed, exchanged and replaced. On the atomic
> level, it is even worse. On a cellular level, I am
> still not the same, since billions of cells have
> died and billions of new cells have taken their
> place.
>
> If we go into the spiritual level, assuming you
> accept such notions, the question becomes really
> bizarre, because we have barely been able to
> define a spiritual me across the globe and the
> ages. Perhaps the perceived me is only the
> particularized form of the collective
> consciousness, and the perceived you is a
> different particularized form of the same
> collective consciousness. That would make me and
> you the same, albeit different in matter at this
> present moment. Upon death, that would be subject
> to change of course. Some spiritual traditions
> even reject the me altogether.
>
> Am I recognizable to the average person? Well, I
> got my hair changed at the hair dresser the other
> day, so for some I guess yes, and others no. That
> depends on their level of awareness and perceptive
> faculties upon glancing my material figure.
>
> What really makes the answer worth considering, is
> compared to WHEN am I the same person? People I
> met in public school would have a very hard time
> recognizing me, but those that have met me in the
> last 2 years probably could.
>
> So... what kind of a question is that? Do you
> really wish a deep philosophical and spiritual
> debate? Do you think my account has been
> hi-jacked, just because I am not on the beat and I
> lost my sig? Maybe you think I am Massa in
> disguise, and I am confused because I got a big
> knock on my head. Or is this perhaps some sort of
> trick question, where on one hand you inject a
> witty remark and on the other offer some level of
> dismay at my lack of presence on these boards?
>
> Answers please. I don't have all day. I am already
> decomposing!
No answers needed Lasse.
Wheel's still working fine BTW, thanks!
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point? Terry Pratchett - The Science Of Discworld
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