Yes.Am I using the word 'chemical', 'consume', or 'alter ones state of consciousness' too loosely? — Yohan
If you define consume, that's intentional action on our part. Perceiving is sensing with or without our intentionality.3. All sensing is consuming
4. All sensations alter our consciousness (to greater or lesser extents) — Yohan
Fair point, but that would mean if I drink punch, not knowing it is spiked, that I didn't consume alcohol.If you define consume, that's intentional action on our part. Perceiving is sensing with or without our intentionality. — Caldwell
Or the heart beat is producing a consistent state of consciousness?Not all sensations alter our consciousness. Our heartbeat goes on 24/7, we sense it, but our consciousness remains the same. — Caldwell
Whatever is the amount of spike.Too much or too little alcohol? :chin: — Yohan
False analogy. We don't always get a "fix" from the things we like to do. We do things to satisfy something else -- for duty, for love, to improve our skills, or just to pass time.I don't see what is wrong with the picture I was painting though. Is life not somewhat akin to a big drug store in which we all get our fix from something or another? — Yohan
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