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Presumably if you were able to measure the brainwaves of babies in the womb, you'd see that they are conscious of their surroundings, and this develops over time and through parental, peer and societal influences.
But at what point am I thinking/conscious?
And why am *I* having this consciousness? Why did *I* (whatever *I* is) come to be inside this particular human that you all know and love?
I'm a bit busy today so I'll be back later to see how you're doing.
Another one for the science bods - where does my consciousness come from? on 15:18 - Oct 7 by StokieBlue
It's beamed in from an unknown location using an unknown method.
SB
I think you're not far from the truth there. But to be clear, are you saying that we humans are part of a whole, the Universe if you like, but limited in time and space - and that we experience our awareness, thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest – sort of like an optical delusion of our consciousness?
Another one for the science bods - where does my consciousness come from? on 10:02 - Oct 8 by caught-in-limbo
I think you're not far from the truth there. But to be clear, are you saying that we humans are part of a whole, the Universe if you like, but limited in time and space - and that we experience our awareness, thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest – sort of like an optical delusion of our consciousness?
Another one for the science bods - where does my consciousness come from? on 19:34 - Oct 7 by Herbivore
That's a moderate level rather than a high one I'd say. You're asking science to answer a metaphysical question. Metaphysical questions are intellectual masturbation at best.
What's a high level then? Not a dig, genuinely don't know what would be considered a high level if a degree is only "moderate." The obvious is a masters. Is it that much higher?
Another one for the science bods - where does my consciousness come from? on 10:20 - Oct 8 by BrixtonBlue
What's a high level then? Not a dig, genuinely don't know what would be considered a high level if a degree is only "moderate." The obvious is a masters. Is it that much higher?
Masters, maybe even PhD. Undergrad degrees are meh
Another one for the science bods - where does my consciousness come from? on 10:20 - Oct 8 by tabletopjoe
I’m enjoying these slow search for God threads.
I think he may go for Islam in the end though.
In the spirit of reconciliation and happiness at the end of the Banter Era (RIP) and as a result of promotion I have cleared out my ignore list. Look forwards to reading your posts!
Another one for the science bods - where does my consciousness come from? on 10:18 - Oct 8 by BrixtonBlue
The ground floor, why? Bit of an odd question.
ah, I was on the first floor when I asked my question so I guess it went over your head.
And so as the loose-bowelled pigeon of time swoops low over the unsuspecting tourist of destiny, and the flatulent skunk of fate wanders into the air-conditioning system of eternity, I notice it's the end of the show
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