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<blockquote data-quote="TerminatoRS" data-source="post: 16548345" data-attributes="member: 195778"><p>I tend to agree in the end, but how I get there and my position is based on my version of logic and interpretation which I realize is subject to my life experiences. </p><p></p><p>As sad and depressing as it sounds, all the scientific studies in the history of scientific studies (or religions for that matter) cannot say without a doubt anything pro or con in regards to afterlife. Building on this, we as humans have developed these studies using means we've also constructed. More simply, any so-called conclusion(s) we come to are immediately tainted by our very own human experiences. Our forms of observation, our measurements, our instrumentation, our concept of time...etc. Additionally, our brains subconsciously translate our environment using past experiences to shortcut into a reality that is more easily perceivable to us. Simple example: You're reading this, but the fact is that your eyes are essentially skimming the words while your brain is picking up key letters and - using your past experience/knowledge - deducing the full words. That's why you/we probably have to backtrack or slow down when we use words or punctuation that's not as commonly utilized; your brain couldn't find a past reference quickly enough to continue skimming thusly you "hiccup." We have a basic desire - call it curiosity or belonging - to know where we came from and where we will end up. The truth is that we may not be nearly as brilliant or important as we like to think, but it gives most of us the warm and fuzzy to believe that we are part of something bigger. Personally, at this stage in my life (35), I'm perfectly comfortable being open-minded in regards to existence in general and the likelihood that my trusty brain is doing its best to paint a wonderful reality for me. I'm sure my perspective will evolve as I near the end, but I believe it's healthy to question and consider these type of subjects at least for the time being. </p><p></p><p>Quick, easy read that expounds on parts of this in a story format:</p><p>Scott Adams, <em>God's Debris</em></p><p>No, it's not a religious book, but it'll certainly get your wheels turning. My two cents is to read a chapter (they're short) and give it some honest, open thought before moving on to the next.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TerminatoRS, post: 16548345, member: 195778"] I tend to agree in the end, but how I get there and my position is based on my version of logic and interpretation which I realize is subject to my life experiences. As sad and depressing as it sounds, all the scientific studies in the history of scientific studies (or religions for that matter) cannot say without a doubt anything pro or con in regards to afterlife. Building on this, we as humans have developed these studies using means we've also constructed. More simply, any so-called conclusion(s) we come to are immediately tainted by our very own human experiences. Our forms of observation, our measurements, our instrumentation, our concept of time...etc. Additionally, our brains subconsciously translate our environment using past experiences to shortcut into a reality that is more easily perceivable to us. Simple example: You're reading this, but the fact is that your eyes are essentially skimming the words while your brain is picking up key letters and - using your past experience/knowledge - deducing the full words. That's why you/we probably have to backtrack or slow down when we use words or punctuation that's not as commonly utilized; your brain couldn't find a past reference quickly enough to continue skimming thusly you "hiccup." We have a basic desire - call it curiosity or belonging - to know where we came from and where we will end up. The truth is that we may not be nearly as brilliant or important as we like to think, but it gives most of us the warm and fuzzy to believe that we are part of something bigger. Personally, at this stage in my life (35), I'm perfectly comfortable being open-minded in regards to existence in general and the likelihood that my trusty brain is doing its best to paint a wonderful reality for me. I'm sure my perspective will evolve as I near the end, but I believe it's healthy to question and consider these type of subjects at least for the time being. Quick, easy read that expounds on parts of this in a story format: Scott Adams, [i]God's Debris[/i] No, it's not a religious book, but it'll certainly get your wheels turning. My two cents is to read a chapter (they're short) and give it some honest, open thought before moving on to the next. [/QUOTE]
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