I know this is bad-logic - like 'if all dogs smell, all smells are from dogs'. I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on it? I suppose this question is an extention of the 'tree falling in the woods' one. Any thoughts?
2007-02-19 01:51:34 · 9 answers · asked by Mawkish 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
this is the Hindu religion
2007-02-19 02:02:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only cogent explanation of consciousness is that it is a manifestation on the level of extremely complex biological structures of a reality which really exists "all the way down." That is, every reality, even down to elementary particles, possesses some degree of interiority. In this view, "matter" and "consciousness" are really just two sides of the same coin, or two manifestations of the same underlying "stuff."
And to the above answer about quantum theory: many people have indeed hypothesized about a connection between consciousness and decoherence in quantum sensitive brain structures.
2007-02-19 10:02:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard the idea before - isn't it basically an anthropic version of the copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics applied to the whole universe?
Its like if we collapsed the wave function of the Universe maybe its only this way because we all consciously observe it with our minds... Its a bit of an odd opinion though. I much prefer the many worlds interpretation. They all sound a bit far out but then... quantum physics is very strange indeed. Bohr said said anyone who is not shocked by it, hasn't understood it.
I don't think consciousness is a quantum mechanical phenomenon, so I don't think consciousness is required, its interesting that its possible though, I'll grant you.
2007-02-19 09:55:20 · answer #3 · answered by Goodly Devil 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You already know it's not and you even know the form of bad logic that uses!! And that Big Old Tree made a TERRIBLE Noise when the Damn Thing Fell!!! And one hand cannot clap unless it has something to clap against and it won't sound the same if it's not another hand!! This is Not Your Dream!! It's LIFE!!! I"M REAL AND SO ARE YOU!!! So Hi There!! Let's DO lunch!! Ice Water and Lettuce!!! YUM!!! CAN'T WAIT!! Good Luck Kiddo!!! @8-) (I might give you a candy bar for dessert though) I'm a Bad Influence. shhhhh!
2007-02-19 09:54:51 · answer #4 · answered by Dovey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, consciousness is not required for reality to exist in a material form.
2007-02-19 09:55:32 · answer #5 · answered by Isis 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you in that this is a statement of bad logic.
2007-02-19 09:56:38 · answer #6 · answered by Preacher 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
read the upanishads
2007-02-19 09:56:37 · answer #7 · answered by Rich 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No.
Yes.
2007-02-19 09:58:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO. Never.
2007-02-19 09:55:57 · answer #9 · answered by KT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋