Is there a pattern in/to our blindspots? What if all the action takes place in our blindspots. We would never know the truth. It's just a zany idea. Just let it flash by through your mind as you would a dull, vapid article in a journal/magazine. — Agent Smith
See, The Blind Spot. (I don't think it's dull or vapid.) — Wayfarer
What would you call it? Itstory?I think the word "history" is used to create the illusion of science, by the authors. By calling it "history", the metaphysics which consists of speculations about the early universe. is presented as if it might be science. — Metaphysician Undercover
See, The Blind Spot. (I don't think it's dull or vapid.) — Wayfarer
1. There's subjectivity we need to take into account because, for some (silly?) reason, objectivity is held in higher regard. — Agent Smith
we may have to concede that consciousness is nonphysical. — Agent Smith
The reason is not silly. — Wayfarer
Or that matter is immaterial. — Wayfarer
It has to be no? To be conscious is to have a unique take on the world. If one, like scientists do, claims that, for the sake of objectivity, that "unique take" is inadmissible evidence as to the true nature of reality, might as well not call minds to the witness box, throw, like some judges do, the case out. — Agent Smith
The view up your own colon apparently fascinates you to no end. :sparkle: Merry Xmas :sparkle:A few pictures will be sent to us. So what? I can already tell what they will see. — AgentTangarine
The happiest of holidays to you. — Bitter Crank
I've only celebrated (1) the launch. The riskiest phase is over; now there's (2) the month-long journey and deployment and testing of systems & instruments, then (3) arrival at Lagrange Point 2 and final unfolding of the telescope's mirrors. And several months from now, JWST will start (4) beaming photos back to Earth. I down, 3 more celebrations to go! — 180 Proof
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