Don Wade

The question is: "Can two objects occupy the same space at the same time?" - not how long does a mother carry a baby, or planting apple seeds. Somehow...

Do you "visualize" there are seeds in the apple - or, do you physically take the apple apart to examine it? First, I believe, you visualize the seeds....

No, it is not an abortion argument. We are speaking of: "when does something exist". Some people don't believe the baby exists - "until it is born" (n...

Thanks for your response, and your indulgence. Hopefully, I will be able to explain "why" levels makes a difference. Your response indicated you perce...

I understand Pop. I'm glad you communicated at all. Your "understanding" is what almost all people feel. It's not easy to convince people of new conce...

Thanks again for your response! Then let's look at the question: "When is an apple seed an apple seed?" I believe that while the seed is still in the ...

This is a good example of how one may group information, but "levels" is hierarchical groupings. That is, the various groupings the brain creates are ...

Close, but not quite there. What I believe happens is that we (humans) create the so-called systems (reductionism). Example: The "forest" is a group o...

A single-cell seems to be able to find all kinds of ways to communicate, or find food/sex. I study "Levels", and in levels, communication can happen b...

Very useful information. Thanks! Now, as usual, a whole bunch of new questions.

Jack, as always, I really appreciate your thoughts and comments. Thinking is complex! Thinking philosophically seems to be a lot more complex - but, i...

When a single-cell splits - do they still communicate?

In a single-cell animal - does the DNA speak to itself?

Then would either anticipate the need for the other?

This is the sort of question I begin to ask. How did the eye-brain connection take place? Why would either one communicate with the other - especially...

Good Question! It would also seem a better question if it was asked: Is there a paradox - or do I believe there is one?

Yes, it is freaky. Make one wonder just what else is going on. I didn't even know monkeys could understand the concept of Pong.

Thanks for the insight.

Good thinking. Thanks!.

I believe I understand what you are saying. I also believe we should study "both". Both AI, and people.

I agree. Example: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philosophy_of_psychology .

I agree. But, that may be a given and can't be changed.

An extension of that thought seems to also validate that philosophy is dependent on psychology. Doesn't one (think) about justification (justified tru...

Thanks Jack! You and I seem to be running a parallel course. Psychology - especially experimental psychology - is looking now, at the relatiohip betwe...

Thanks! Yes, I realize it's a subject with a lot of thought, and commentary. One way to address something that is as complex - is to discuss it - get ...

In spite of the attitude, I still don't see how that has to do with intelligence?

I'm really not sure what "being a crime" has to do with being intelligent. Could you offer more details.

That's like saying a person doesn't understand "air vibrations" - only sound. A computer converts the 1's and 0's into something it can use - just lik...

We train our kids to emulate us - and we program our computers to emulate us. Really does't seem to be to be too much difference. We even congratulate...

Is "everything" stored on a hard drive - or, can flash drives, cloud storage, or other things - be used as storage of information? How does the method...

Clarity, and intent. Often the intent is not too clear:... From my earlier quote: Yesterday, on this Forum, I asked the question: "Are politicians rea...

I would sugest we also just pay attention to what is being said. Example: Discussion The reason this law is something of an 'aha' for many people is t...

To me, a conniver is someone that has learned to survive in this world but does it in ways that are not moral, or nice, to others. Can they teach us t...

Could be true. Many believe "money" is the driving force...

A good example. How do you think I would perceive your own statement? It seems antagonistic...but is it? I need to know more before I delete it, or ig...

That's probably true. It makes sense to know the status of the "source of information" as well as understanding the information itself.

Which could be why we need the law. We need to start somewhere, and someone's statement might be the starting-point. We would first need; to understan...

Thanks! Thanks also for the comments.

As in many things "the devel is in the details". I appreciate your comments.

The big bang and the big crunch kind of go hand-in-hand in some models. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Crunch . However, the jury is still out as t...

Good thought. Add to that, if you would; What does the vision of "multiple" contractions and expansions do if we focus on the velocity of (light in sp...

Gary, I really like your post! In my opinion, It reflects a lot of insight.

I admire your effort in expressing your thoughts. I'm trying to grasp the the image, but there seems to be a "leap-of-faith" in the transition of even...

I like it! Gotta keep a sence of humor.

Then what is the universe? That is, something other than it started with a big bang. Does the universe exist in space, or does space exist in the univ...

I also like to (try) to visualize what others believe they can perceive. I realize my perception is not always right - even though I may believe it is...

Some may question "what is the difference between just plain memory - and working memory?" https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.004...

You're welcome! Hope it helps you as much as it helped me.

I believe, that you believe, that you can perceive 4 (or more) seperate grains of sand at any specific time, but I don't know if you're basing your be...

I applaud your effort, but visualizing a square (one shape - or (1) item) is not the same as (4) distinct grains. One can also physically count grains...